2010 Toyota TUNDRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
163 owner complaints analyzed
15 distinct recall campaigns
41,630 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 137 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 28 of 163 complaints (17.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 33 | 20.2% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 5.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 9 | 5.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 4.3% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 3.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 2.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 |
| Structure:Body | 19 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
Suspension: 28; Vehicle Speed Control: 25; Structure:Body: 19; Power Train: 18; Electrical System: 15; Unknown Or Other: 11; Engine: 10; Service Brakes: 10
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 57 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 17 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 15 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 18 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 18 |
| 150,000 and above | 12 |
Under 25,000: 57; 25,000 to 49,999: 17; 50,000 to 74,999: 15; 75,000 to 99,999: 18; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 12
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (57). 26 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2009: 3; 2010: 43; 2011: 5; 2012: 5; 2013: 4; 2014: 12; 2015: 14; 2016: 15; 2017: 12; 2018: 8; 2019: 13; 2020: 4; 2021: 4; 2022: 8; 2023: 6; 2024: 1; 2025: 5; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 33 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10297307 · 2009-12-29 (December 29, 2009)
PROBLEM WITH CRUISE CONTROL NOT DISENGAGING PROPERLY WHEN TAPPING THE BRAKE. THE BRAKE MUST BE PRESSED TO THE POINT OF ACTUAL BRAKING FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL TO DISENGAGE. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES WHEN WHILE TRYING TO DISENGAGE BY PRESSING THE BRAKE THE ENGINE STARTED TO REV UP AS IF I WAS ALSO PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE MOST RELIABLE WAS TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS THE CONTROL ON THE SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL (MAIN CRUISE CONTROL ON MY TRUCK). WILL BE TAKING THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER THIS WEEK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10297307 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10304373 · 2010-02-03 (February 3, 2010)
THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WENT ON ONE MORN. LATER THAT EVENING THE ACCELERATOR DID NOT DISENGAGE. I APPLIED MY BRAKES, AND COULD NOT STOP MY 2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA! WHEN I EVENTUALLY LOST CONTROL TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH OTHER CARS ON THE ROAD. I CRASHED MY TRUCK INTO A TREE AND OFF ROAD INTO A DITCH A 100 YARDS FROM THE ROAD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10304373 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10308925 · 2010-02-12 (February 12, 2010)
DRIVING ON I-80 THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL SHOOK HARD, TOOK IT TO TOYOTA TO LOOK AT IT COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. IT IS SHAKING LESS BUT STILL SHAKING. HAD TO GET OUT OF TRUCK TO SEE IF I HAD A FLAT OR WHEEL WAS FALLING OFF THAT'S HOW HARD IT SHOOK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10308925 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10308971 · 2010-02-12 (February 12, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WITH DIFFICULTY; HOWEVER, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND NOTICED THAT TWO OTHER LIGHTS BESIDES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED (HE DID NOT CITE WHICH LIGHTS). WHILE DRIVING TO THE DEALER, HE TRIED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL IN THE PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND UNTIL HE DEPRESSED …
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10308971 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10334381 · 2010-06-03 (June 3, 2010)
AT APPROXIMATELY 11,000 MILES MY TRUCK ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AND WOULD SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON APRIL 16, 2010. IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS AFTER MY TRUCK IS WARMED UP - ABOUT AN HOUR OF DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN STALLED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ON I-275, ON SR 60 AND ALMOST STALLED ON SOME RAILROAD TRACKS. I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK TO VARIOUS TOYOTA DEALERS FOR REPAIRS (DEPENDING ON WHERE I BROKE DOWN). THE SERVICE PEOPLE HAVE CHANGED OUT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, FUEL PUMP, OXYGEN SENSORS, CAM-SHAFT SENSORS AN…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,077 miles reported. Look up ODI 10334381 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10320140 · 2010-03-16 (March 16, 2010)
TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS SHIFTED FROM DRIVE INTO THE PARK POSITION. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER 50 MPH. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH GREAT FORCE AND THE VEHICLE SURGED 3 INCHES STRIKING THE CURBSIDE. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURY TO THE KNEE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE REQUIRED FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TES…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,162 miles reported. Look up ODI 10320140 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10366168 · 2010-11-13 (November 13, 2010)
I PURCHASED ON 2010 TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB 4X4 WITH A 5.7 V-8 ENGINE ON AUGUST 1, 2010. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS MY 2010 TUNDRA HAS SHUT DOWN WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FIRST SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM OCCURRED ON 08/26/2010 (1,097 MILES) WHILE BEING DRIVEN ABOUT 10-15 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE 4X4 LO AND RSCA LIGHTS WERE FLASHING WHILE POWER WAS LOST/REDUCED TO ENGINE/TRANMISSION. ON 8/27/2010, THE SELLING DEALER CHECKED THE CONNECTIONS AFTER RECEIVING CODES C1201 AND P060A AND CLAIMED THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED. THE SECOND TIME WAS ON 09/26…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,097 miles reported. Look up ODI 10366168 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10361608 · 2010-10-21 (October 21, 2010)
I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA THAT HAS ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON IT. ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO I STARTED NOTICING THE TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY HAVE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. IT HAPPENS MAINLY WHEN IT HAS BEEN SITTING ALL DAY. IT'S KIND OF SCARY BECAUSE WHEN YOU ARE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT OR MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE TRUCK WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN HAVE NO POWER AND THEN IT WILL JOLT FORWARD. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE COMING ON AND THAT'S USUALLY THE ONLY WAY THEY KNOW HOW TO FIX PROBLEMS. I HAVE READ A FEW FORUMS THAT T…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10361608 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10304921 · 2010-02-03 (February 3, 2010)
HI, I'M NOT SURE HOW TO ADDRESS THIS BUT I THINK SOMEONE SHOULD KNOW. THIS COMPLAINT IS SOMEWHAT ON BEHALF OF A CHP OFFICER AND FAMILY THAT DIED AND THE MANY OTHERS OUT THERE LIKE MYSELF, FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT HAVE TOYOTAS. I TEST CARS FOR THE CALIFORNIA SMOG CHECK PROGRAM. I HAVE TESTED THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES BOTH BY DRIVING THEM ON A SENSITIVE DYNAMOMETER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND IN PLACE AT DIFFERENT MOTOR RPMS. WHEN TOYOTA CHANGED TO AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL ON THEIR VEHICLES IT BECAME VERY NOTICEABLE DURING THE SMOG TESTS AS …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10304921 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10817357 · 2016-01-01 (January 1, 2016)
THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT THE RIGHT LIGHT BULB KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. IN ADDITION, THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR HAS LOTS OF RUST, THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10817357 at NHTSA ↗