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Toyota Tundra pulling problems

26 of the 6,967 owner complaints about the Toyota Tundra describe pulls to one side, most of them for the 2005 model year.

owner complaints
26
worst model year
2005
typical mileage
25,196
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2025
    1
  • 2024
    2
  • 2023
    2
  • 2020
    1
  • 2011
    2
  • 2008
    2
  • 2007
    1
  • 2005
    5
  • 2004
    3
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    2
  • 2000
    1

What owners say

Filed Jun 17, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · CA

The truck has had three alignments and it still pulls to the right.

Filed May 28, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · TX

I previously reported the safety issue truck pulls to the right after roughly 20 alignments. I leave the keep lane assist off because it exacerbates the safety issue. Recently, while trying to self diagnose the problem, I turned on the system before using an on ramp to I820. While accelerating on the on ram, the keep lane assist caused the truck to swerve left and then right. I immediately turned off the feature and the symptom stopped. This is a serious safety issue and can can injury and harm to the public.

Filed May 20, 2026 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · TX

2 issues to report: 1. Truck has a pull to the right since new. Found the front strut springs installed wrong. Attached photos show 2024 tundras on the dealer (pink dot on drivers side, yellow dot on passenger side) lot vs. mine (pink dot on passengers side, yellow dot on drivers side). Dealer corrected. Following repairs, pull is much better, but still present. Over 20 alignments completed; 3 by toyota and 3 by 3rd party. Problem continues. I believe it is a manufacturing defect in the safety equipment, suspension, or bent frame. 2. Toyota recalled V35A engines through my manufactured date. Because mine is a hybrid, it was excluded. Crankshaft main bearings seize due to a defect. I am forced to drive a vehicle on public roads while toyota recognizes the issue.

Filed Nov 19, 2025 · Airbags, Driver assistance · CA

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Multiple safety systems failed simultaneously, including: SRS Airbag System Pre-Collision System Vehicle Stability Control (VSC/TRAC) Advanced Ultrasonic/Sonar System The engine is also subject to Safety Recall 25TA14 (potential loss of motive power). The vehicle is currently located at Crown Toyota in Ontario, CA and is fully available for inspection. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was driving on the 60 freeway with my two small children when all of these safety systems failed at the same time. The truck also began pulling to the right and hesitating during acceleration. With the airbag system, pre-collision system, and stability control disabled, our safety was seriously at risk, especially at freeway speeds. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. Crown Toyota advised me not to drive the vehicle and instructed me to have it towed immediately as an emergency. They confirmed the warnings and safety alerts. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? The vehicle was inspected by Crown Toyota service technicians. They noted the safety system malfunctions and the active engine recall. Toyota Corporate has opened a repurchase case: #251118002114. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes. While driving, the dashboard displayed multiple malfunction warnings: Airbag malfunction Pre-collision system malfunction Vehicle Stability Control malfunction Sonar system malfunction The “Contact Dealer Immediately” message also appeared. These warnings first appeared on November 13, 2025, while I was on the freeway.

Filed Nov 16, 2025 · Suspension · ME

When I purchased the 2023 tundra trdpro it came from the factory out of alignment. They replaced the stock tires within 4000 miles. Since I the vehicle has required 3 alignments. I run summer and winter tires. I am on my 3rd set of summer tires, 2nd set of winter tires and the truck only has 33000 miles on it. Both wheels have positive camber and my steering wheel is approx 5° off center when wheels are straight. It always pulls to the right. I have not hit potholes or taken off road.

Filed Apr 25, 2025 · Suspension · 285,643 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started making a metallic cracking sound, and the steering wheel was pulling to the right. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 285,643.

Filed Apr 8, 2024 · Suspension · 233,500 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly pulled to the right and front driver's side wheel detached from underneath the vehicle, causing the vehicle to skid across the highway before coming to a stop. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the front driver's side ball joint had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that there was damage to the subframe of the vehicle caused by the detached wheel. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 233,500.

Filed Nov 25, 2022 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was pulling to the right. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed a wheel alignment, but the failure persisted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 15 miles · WA

We purchased a brand new tundra and from the minute we drove home there seemed to be a bounce or vibration like running over rumble strips in the front end. We then noticed the bed was mounted to the passenger side by about a half an inch which to me tells they didn't do a very good final check before it left the factory. We took it to the shop and they tried four different tires and the mechanic stated it actually made the vibration worse. Each of three times it was in the shop that they tried to rectify the situation they re aligned the truck. I wondered why each time without much driving and no off road diving it was out of alignment three times within one or two months. An independent mechanic I had a casual conversation with said if they don't find and fix the actual mechanical problem such as a bad cv joint it will go out of alignment as soon as you drive out of the shop. The safety issue that makes it very scary to drive is the truck wanders or floats to the right while driving or braking and at times when braking the steering wheel turns right severely by itself while the truck continues to travel straight. The more you drive and the warmer everything gets the worse it gets. It will even drift right from the wrong side of the road proving it is not due to the crown of the road. It will travel completely right from the farthest point left. The service manager stated he felt what we were describing but that it might be a characteristic of that truck and wanted specialists from toyota to come to the shop to try to locate the exact cause rather than throwing parts at it and never locating the actual problem. Toyota has not offered any assistance to him or us as of yet. We can not drive this truck without feeling we are in danger. We owned a 2015 tundra prior that had no problems at all. Upon researching we are not the only people experiencing these exact issues.

Filed Jun 7, 2020 · Brakes · 163,000 miles · OK

2000toyota tundra when the brakes are applied to slow down the steering wheel pulls left then right or visa versa all in one motion.

Related recalls

Steering: hydraulic power assist systemReported November 23, 2021 · 22,462 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.

Recall number 21V920000 · Recall details

Questions about the Toyota Tundra pulling

Which Toyota Tundra years have pulls to one side problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2005 (5 complaints), 2004 (3 complaints) and 2001 (2 complaints).

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