1. Toyota Tundra
  2. Problems
  3. Fuel System, Gasoline

Toyota Tundra Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

68
Owner complaint records in our dataset
11
Years with records
2000–2010
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 68 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • fuel tank · 20 records
  • engine light · 9 records
  • failure mileage · 8 records
  • tank straps · 7 records
  • fuel line · 7 records
  • check engine · 7 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi16
100–150k mi14
1–30k mi13
30–60k mi12
150–400k mi4

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • February 1, 2016

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Parking Brake · Power Train · Structure

    2005 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair airbag recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was returned damaged from having a recall repair completed. Updated 09/14/2017*js updated 09/14/2017*js

    ODI 10838379

    2005 records in this system

  • December 7, 2014 · 98,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    While traveling at 65 mph (posted speed for the us 20 bypass around south bend in}, i drove over a slight bump coming off an overpass bridge. My wife and i heard a whooshing noise from under the truck that was repeated as we drove down the road. When we reached our destination i found the front gas tank retaining strap had broken. The gas tank was dangling just above the pavement and the noise was the plastic skid…

    ODI 10662989

    2006 records in this system

  • August 16, 2014 · 206,618 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Truck was parked in the drive when i noticed that a strap was dangling and what looked to be the tank was hanging a little low. After checking under-neath the truck i found that the one of the straps had broken, rusted at the bolt site and was no longer holding the tank up. *tr

    ODI 10625841

    2001 records in this system

  • June 28, 2014 · 110,500 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Structure

    As i was traveling at a slow speed when i became aware of a loud grinding noise which had suddenly began as i turned onto a side street. I stopped vehicle immediately and got out to investigate what was causing the noise. I discovered that my fuel tank was dragging beneath the truck. The metal straps that held tank to frame had rusted thru causing tank to fall to road surface. All the connections to fuel tank were…

    ODI 10608682

    2003 records in this system

  • June 15, 2014 · 135,800 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control

    While accelerating from a turn, i heard a sound from the rear of the vehicle. Upon investigating the noise, i found the rear strap that secures the gas tank to the frame had rusted through. The gas tank was left hanging by only the front strap. What happens if a gas tank falls off a vehicle? *tr

    ODI 10605218

    2002 records in this system

  • May 5, 2014 · 190,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    As part of a recall, my 2002 toyota tundra required frame repair for damage due to rust/corrosion, the straps holding the gas tank were rusted and also needed to be replaced. When the replacement of the straps was made, the gas tank which was also rusted and not replaced as part of recall was damaged and a gas leak occurred. I have already been faced with an extremely dangerous situation due to the failure of a…

    ODI 10587924

    2002 records in this system

  • March 1, 2014 · 130,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change when the dealer advised that both of the fuel tank straps were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. *tr

    ODI 10568151

    2007 records in this system

  • October 9, 2013 · 122,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, a loud flapping noise emitted from the rear exterior of the vehicle. The contact later noticed that one of the two fuel tank straps was fractured and causing the fuel tank to partially detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where both fuel tank straps were replaced. The manufacturer…

    ODI 10549309

    2006 records in this system