2013 Toyota Tundra problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Tundra with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 21.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 12.4%.
Complaints105
Crashes9
Fires4
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 21.9% · 23
Fuel/propulsion system 12.4% · 13
Electrical system 10.5% · 11
Steering 9.5% · 10
Structure 6.7% · 7
Unknown or other 4.8% · 5
Wheels 4.8% · 5
Air bags 4.8% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the Toyota Tundra in this data, 2013 draws comparatively few complaints; 2000 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 26 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 54,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Truck has issues with delayed starting. Motor will turn over but will not start immediately first thing in the morning. Have to turn on and off several times before successful start. Have been told that the problem may be the fuel pump and this could be critical while driving as the pump might fail at speed causing complete power loss. Issue began on or about 12/03/2018 and continues to present. Engine · reported at 77,900 miles
Driving on interstate the truck all of sudden looses power and. Dash warning lights come on and I have extremely hard time getting truck to side of road safety without power. Took to shop said I had air injection pump water intrusion and it was common issues with most of Tundra they have recalled early years before mine and it's a $4000 bill my truck has 120000 miles on it. Please help Engine · reported at 120,000 miles
Cam tower oil leaks on both driver and passenger side - oil leaking onto to manifold causing smoke - possible fire risk - numerous complaints went unanswered, finally diagnosed by the dealer, however Toyota not willing to fix as vehicle is outside of manufacturer's warranty - this is a known issue!! Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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