2011 Toyota Tundra transmission problems

Filed Nov 19, 2025 · Transmission · 174,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a red traffic light, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and remained at the residence for further investigation. In addition, a local independent mechanic was contacted, and the contact was informed that the failure was possibly related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V254000 (Power Train). The local dealer was contacted; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

* According to the different computers codes the issue is Secondary Air Injection Pump failure. *Driving on the highway I had the limp mode which created a drastic velocity drop from 70 mph to 40 mph which created a situation that almost ended up in having another car hitting me from behind. this incident occurred a coupled of times in highway but in most cases just when starting a cold engine * problem is widely encountered online by other users [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] * check engine and track lights off * First time it occurred is 10/02/2023 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 22, 2022 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating and was making an abnormally loud sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveshaft was fractured. The contact was notified of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V254000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2020 · Transmission · TN

At about 2,000 miles ago the transmission started shaking and rumbling mainly when it was in 5th gear. The diagnosis of the problem is that the transmission is going bad and will need replaced for $3,000. The truck only have 90k on it, and I cannot afford to have it replaced. At just over 90k on the truck the transmission should not already be going out.

Filed Jan 9, 2020 · Transmission · 96,917 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

I put vehicle in park and got out to close a gate on my farm property. When I realized the vehicle started rolling backwards, I tried to get back in to stop it. The door knocked me down and pick up almost ran over me. I did a backwards summersalt to get out of the way of rolling pickup. When I was finally able to get up and get to pick up, it had slowed due to the jack knifing of the bale buggy I was towing. Plastic and rubber in the shifter had to be pushed back inside shifter case before I could put back in park position. Later that same day, I put in park in parking lot and it jumped into reverse again. Luckily I was still in vehicle. I believe the problem is in the shifter console but actual problem is unknown. This has happened a total of 4 times. Twice I was out of vehicle. Twice I was still in drivers seat. Only one time did this problem result in injury.

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 118,000 miles · FL

Car is losing power while driving.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · KY

I am very concerned about a noise in the front end of the truck (front differential and shaft) while the car is running still on cold and at a speed lower than 50mph. I do not know if it could lead me to have a car accident into the city. I have seen many other people with the same complain with absolutely new tundras. I wonder if it is about time for toyota tundra put hands on it and fix this old problem.

Filed Sep 3, 2018 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · MD

The vehicle exhibits an intermittent rubbing or metal-on-metal grinding noise from the rear wheels when making turns. Inspection revealed that the rear brake disks are rubbing on the metal brake disk shield during lateral loading experienced in turns. The problem has gotten more frequent and more pronounced over the past 12-18 months and 10-15k miles. Toyota believes the cause is failed rear axle bearings. The vehicle has about 72k miles and has always been serviced regularly and at a toyota dealership. Toyota has a technical service bulletin (t-sb-0013-13) on the issue but they claim this is normal wear and will not warranty the problem. In my opinion this is a serious defect of a major drive train system and not normal wear.

Filed Aug 30, 2018 · Transmission · TX

A clunking noise coming from rear driveshaft when coming to a complete stop at low speeds. Feels like a drop in the rear end or a slight bump after setting still for a few seconds.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota tundra. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. All the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an unknown local toyota dealer, but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. On another occasion, while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle failure then reoccurred and was towed back to the independent mechanic. The contact was informed that rodents were getting into the engine while the vehicle was parked, and were chewing through the wiring. As a result, the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 60,000.