2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Tire Problems:

  • Tire brand Bridgestone Dueler Alenza is peeling off and coming apart prematurely, with only 32,000 miles on the vehicle
    
  • Both front and rear driver side tires blew out prematurely
    
  • Tire tread split in half and tire is discontinued
    
  • Passenger side tire fell off completely from rotor while backing out of a gas station
    

• 2. Transmission Problems:

  • Transmission failed and needed replacement shortly after purchase, failed again after replacement
    
  • Transmission failed to work, gear shifting stick failed to work shortly after replacement
    

• 3. Electrical Problems:

  • Multiple failed electric door lock actuators, leading to safety concerns
    
  • Airbag malfunction warning light comes on during driving
    
  • Power door locks stopped working at 40,000 miles
    
  • Issue with Apple iPhone not allowing Bluetooth to function with Toyota Entune system, causing system to continuously reboot
    

• 4. Mechanical Problems:

  • Front caliper side locking spring does not allow gear shifter out of park when brake is pressed
    
  • Engine has cam tower oil leak that is dripping on the exhaust manifold, posing a fire hazard
    
  • Front passenger side wheel lugs broke off while driving
    
  • 5 lug nuts on front passenger side wheel detached, causing tire separation
    
  • Vehicle accelerated on its own during winter driving conditions, causing a collision
    
  • Rear sliding window dropped about a foot while driving
    
  • Issue with rear gear differential box making loud metal hitting metal sound on takeoff
    

• 5. Interior/Comfort Problems:

  • Wood portion of steering wheel has cracked in multiple areas
    
  • Gloss coating on steering wheel has cracked in multiple areas, affecting handling of the vehicle
    

• 6. Safety Recalls/Issues:

  • Airbag light and traction control notification came on while driving, vehicle slowed down and struggled to go over 50mph
    
  • Urgent safety recall letter received for defective side curtain-shield-airbags (CSA), no replacement parts available at dealership
    

• 7. Other Issues:

  • Dashboard is warped and sinking along length of windshield, creating concerns about passenger side airbag effectiveness
    
  • Grill cowling popping out above actual grill when driving at highway speeds
    
  • Driver side mirror and wheel well melted from sun while parked in driveway
    
  • Front seat heat connection appeared to have an electrical failure and burned