Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Toyota Tundra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Toyota Tundra has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 390 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21E103000 Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V920000 Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V491000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V278000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V017000 STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V223000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E029000 AFTERMARKET ALLOY WHEEL LUG NUTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V080000 WHEEL NUTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V579000 PROPELLER SHAFT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 73 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 65 complaints
- Structure 61 complaints
- Suspension 57 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 31 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
Of the 390 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 390 complaints, owners report 22 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Toyota Tundra has some notable issues, with 390 owner complaints and 14 recalls. Power train and vehicle speed control are frequent concerns. While recall campaigns address critical safety issues, consistent complaints highlight the need for potential costly repairs. Despite these concerns, it's balanced by overall functionality, making its reliability rating average. Data is limited to specifying exact failure rates and costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual drivetrain noises
- Steering fluid leaks
- Sudden engine power loss
- Brake pedal weakness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Toyota Tundra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.