2014 Toyota Tundra Problems

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 45,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
• Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
• Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.

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What owners said

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Tundra. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 93,000. While attempting to trade the vehicle to a dealer, it was discovered in a Carfax Report that the mileage was over 300,000.Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 300,000 miles

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Tundra through a private sale. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 171,837. After obtaining a Carfax report, the contact discovered that the vehicle mileage was 186,000.Owner complaint, filed 2025

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 20,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (12).

What to check before you buy

• Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
• Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.

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What owners said

Airflow into the hood bulge strained the thinly built brackets causing them to break and subsequently causes the bulge to pop loose when driving.Owner complaint, filed 2025

Not sure how long the paint has been peeling on the truck, but the truck is immaculate except for the peeling paint. The paint was peeling at time of purchase, and we were told by dealer that it was covered as Toyota had issues with their white paint. After purchase, we were told that Toyota wouldn't cover it. The peeling paint is not…Owner complaint, filed 2025

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 32,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
• Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
• The tire pressure light should go out after startup.

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What owners said

The sidewall of my tire completely blew out on a flat, clear road. Leaving my neighborhood, I heard a questionable sound that I thought may be ice build up on my mudflap rubbing against the tire. I continued to monitor my suspicion, as it was hard to tell whether there was actually a sound, or if it was in my head. Turning out of my…Owner complaint, filed 2025

The contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to ira toyota of orleans (16 o'connor rd, orleans, ma 02653, (774) 801-7100) where it was diagnosed with needing the lug nuts to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 163,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 70,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
• Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
• Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
• Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.

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What owners said

I purchased the truck thinking it had 80k miles it’s was misrepresented by the dealer I got it from in reality it should’ve been 280k miles. I don’t have the money to go after them as I spent it on the truck and timing chains as well as some other repairs. They will likely flee the country if they find out I was to go after them anywayOwner complaint, filed 2025

Engine has developed cam tower oil leak that is dripping on the exhaust manifold. Per toyota service center "potentially be a dangerous fire hazard. This is a well documented issue with the 5.7 engines toyota uses across multiple vehicle models. They have refused to accept responsibility for this design defect that is resulting in a…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 86,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 28,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
• The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
• Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.

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During driving car when you press brake pedals power steering start vibrating ,very unsafe to drive and that happening all the time when you press brake pedals. Toyota schaumburg refuse to fix under factory warranty car has 22kOwner complaint, filed 2016

The brake pedal will 'go to the floor' under firm foot pressure at extended stop lights or when in slow stop and go traffic. After about a minute of being stopped the pedal will 'give' and slowly sink to the floor.Owner complaint, filed 2016, at 32,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 70,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
• Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.

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What owners said

Randomly the air bag light comes on saying that their is an malfunction in one of the air bags. The dashboard light comes on more frequently when the weather is hot out side. Can’t remember the date when it started but it’s been happening a lot and Toyota said their are no recalls or issues with that are known and I would need to pay…Owner complaint, filed 2021

I was driving down a dirt road and I hit a pothole going around 5to8 MPH and my air driver side airbags deployed. Both side curtains steering and below the wheel deployedOwner complaint, filed 2021, at 70,000 miles

What to check before you buy

• Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
• On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
• Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tundra. The contact observed that an object was hanging down from the rear wheel well on the driver's side. The contact inspected and saw that the rear fuel tank strap had rusted and detached from the frame. The contact stated that part of the fuel tank was resting on the skid plate. The contact had not…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 103,000 miles

There is fuel leaking from above the fuel tank. This is an immediate hazard in my book. The tank is half full at this point in time. I believe it is leaking from the fuel pressure switching valve. No warning lights are illuminated at this time. I will confirm that this weekend when I remove the fuel tank to inspect. I have a photo of the…Owner complaint, filed 2023

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 50,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
• On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
• A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the maintenance required warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that after he made it to his destination, he checked under the hood of the vehicle and noticed that the power steering pump was…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 40,000 miles

Gloss coating on steering wheel has cracked in multiple areas, handling of the vehicle has become uncomfortable. Most recent crack is about 2mm wide and goes all around the wooden gloss part of the steering wheel and I feel that if this continues my steering wheel will become unsafe to drive due to the unevenness and possibly cause some…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 76,065 miles

What to check before you buy

• Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
• Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
• Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
• If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. When the key was removed from the ignition switch, the gear shifter moved out of gear and caused the vehicle to roll away. In addition, when depressing the brake pedal, the gear shifter failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there…Owner complaint, filed 2016, at 35,000 miles

When you first start the vehicle and put it in drive, within 20 seconds at any speed, a loud ping/metal hitting metal sound comes from the rear gear differential box. It happens everytime at any takeoff speed. Toyota and my dealer do not believe there is a problem.Owner complaint, filed 2015, at 9,000 miles

What to check before you buy

• Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
• Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.

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What owners said

Driver and passenger seat side control panel disengage from the seat, in which creates an unreasonable safety risk getting in and out of the vehicle. The seats has worn tremendously.Owner complaint, filed 2020

January, 2018, drivers seat belt sets off alarm when driving. Passengers side seat belt wint connect at all. This started sunday, 1/13/19.Owner complaint, filed 2019

What to check before you buy

• Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
• Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
• Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the front passenger side of the vehicle wobbled and damaged the tire. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed to be balanced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. The [VIN] was notified. The failure mileage was 2,118.Owner complaint, filed 2014, at 2,118 miles

The contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while turning at various speeds, the wheels seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where no failure was found. The [VIN] was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 400.Owner complaint, filed 2014, at 400 miles

What to check before you buy

• On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
• Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was idling at an intersection with the brake pedal depressed, it [VIN] without warning. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and then in park. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the failure recurred. The contact installed a new battery, but the failure recurred.…Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 28,000 miles

I was on the highway (not using cruise control) when my check engine light came on and the throttle control changed. The truck would randomly throttle without pushing on the pedal. Additionally, if I put the pedal down the truck couldn't get beyond 60mph going up a hill. However, going down hills the truck was throttling on its own as if…Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 77,045 miles

What to check before you buy

• Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
• Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.

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I recently purchased a 2014 toyota tundra, and the rear view mirror is not large enough to provide a view of the entire rear window, causing reduced visibility and therefore increasing the likelihood of accidents. I believe this is a serious safety hazard. I contacted toyota and their action is put my remarks on file. I believe this is a…Owner complaint, filed 2014, at 300 miles

My 2014 toyota tundra (1794) has been experiencing intermittent/periodic loss of front headlights (at night while driving),instrument lighting and radio and navigation simultaneous rebooting, when turning on the left turn signal. In most occasions, everything restores once left turn signal automatically stops once turn is competed. At…Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 86,979 miles

What to check before you buy

• Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
• Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
• Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.

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What owners said

purchased a 2014 toyota tundra on Facebook Marketplace from an individual on 4/27/2025 The seller represented the mileage as 88,461 miles, but after reviewing the vehicle history through Carfax/AutoCheck, I discovered that the actual mileage is significantly higher. The odometer appears to have been rolled back. I have filed a police…Owner complaint, filed 2025