Used 2007 Toyota Tundra Consumer Reviews

No Other Truck Compares

Bought 2007 Tundra new for significantly less than I could have bought a comparable Hemi Double Cab. I currently have 181,000 miles on it and the only fix was the water pump which Toyota covered on warrantee at 96K miles. I have towed an 8K camper from VT to SC twice and although the mileage was terrible (8MPH) no issues to date. I have replaced the brake pads twice and rotors once. All other people I know that own ford, chevy or dodge have replaced wheel bearings, tierod ends, and brakes every 25k miles. This truck is the real deal no matter what anyone says.

I Love this Truck!

In Jan 2016 I leased a 2016 Honda Accord LX (traded in my 2007 Toyota Sienna w/90K miles). It was a nice car but even after all my research I was not happy with it (mostly because of road noise). On 08/29/2016 we traded it for an extremely clean and very well taken care of 2007 Tundra Double Cab Limited, w/5.7 liter and 89k miles (we bought a used 21' travel trailer & needed something to tow it). Would not have normally purchased a vehicle with that many miles and age, however I was very impressed with the reviews and have a couple of co-workers that have older Tundra's that they love and said were extremely reliable. Also wouldn't normally care about all the bells/whistles on the Limited (kind of outdated now compared to today's tech) but we got a solid deal at just under $21k. I can't tell you how happy I am with this Truck!! It handles and rides like a truck, yet it is quiet and feels solid when driving. The gas mileage is not great 14-15mpg both city/hwy (if you don't put your foot in it too much) but it does get up and go with little effort. There are some significant blind spots, which requires full head turning when changing lanes and because of the age there is of course no back-up camera. Turning radius is pretty impressive for the size of the truck. Personally can't really speak to reliability since we just bought it, however the Carfax report revealed 1 owner (always dealer serviced) with only typical maintenance performed except for muffler replacement. At this point I can't imagine not keeping for a long time as I love driving it that much. I would definitely recommend checking out the Tundra if you are in the market for a full size truck!

By far the best truck I have ever owned!

I bought this truck in july 07, I have worked it very hard, heavy duty trailers towing a bobcat, ski boat 24 ft camper, 2500lbs firewood in the bed. I have owned 2 silverados, 1 f150, 1 ram and an expedition. This is by far the toughest truck i have had. The ride is great, the engine is very snappy, the transmission is smooth. I have not had one problem with this truck with the exception of one of the rubber strips coming off the roof from the automatic carwash. No biggy. Contrary to other statements, my tailgate is very strong, I have loaded my 700lb Arctic Cat in the bed many times with no issues. Love the fact that its built in America with American materials. Good Job Toyota!!

A Great Work Truck

After reading some of these reviews, I have to wonder if there aren't some Toyota haters posting misinformation. I have a 2007 with 47,000 miles on that I have worked the you know what out of, and I have never had a single issue with it. No stuck accelerator, no rust, no tailgate problems, no radio problems, no vibrating bed, etc. The truck has been bullet proof just like you would expect a truck to be. My only issue with it is it's large size. It's a lot to maneuver, and I sometimes wish it was smaller. On the flip side, I can't tell you how many times I've had the bed stacked full of stuff and was grateful for the size of it.

best truck

I have a 2007 toyota tundra double cab it has 139,000 miles on it and still going strong. I love this truck I farm for a living to and I had a Ford before my dad has a Ford and uncles have ford's and chevys. But I won't buy any other truck now. The tundra is the best truck out there I think. I get 13.4 mpg I have the big 5.7l v8 most is city driving. It's the best truck out there I'll be buying another tundra in the future and I will never buy another ford again ford's are junk and don't hold up like the toyotas do.

SAIS Problems

Like many of you, I experienced the premature SAIS failure (85,000 miles) that, apparently due to moisture, causes the port to remain open and thus induces the fault code and subsequent limp mode. After having the first one replaced by Toyota under the extended warranty issued for this part, I had the new one fail again in less than 1.5 years. Got the brush off from Toyota on this one as it falls just outside of the warranty parameters this time. Have for a few days now, endured a protracted startup procedure of; stating the vehicle and allowing it to warm up past the point of when the pump is supposed to close then disconnecting the battery to clear the fault code and restarting with copious revving of the engine which somehow manages to force the port closed after numerous attempts. I’d have to be pretty daft to pay what they are asking to have this BS part replaced for a second time. So, I ordered the plug and play bypass kit from Hewitt Technologies for $259 and my problem is solved. No BS part and no BS startup procedure. Don’t waste your money having Toyota replace a part that is doomed to fail anyway!

4.7l Engine is BULLET-PROOF

Well, not REALLY bullet proof- perhaps a slight exaggeration. Having worked at a Toyota dealer over the years I have noticed that the 4.7 is prone to water pump leak, but that's it! The truck accepts engine mods with considerable yields in horsepower. The single cab version is about as bis as anyone could wish for with room to spare behind the seats. Fun car

School's still out...

Having owned fords, chevys and everything in between, and using them professionally I can tell you that I haven't made up my mind on this truck. You can't beat the power of the 5.7, but the oil changes are murder. Why Toyota decided to go with cartridge filter and have to pull the skid plate, and use special tools and 5w20 synthetic, who knows??? Tires only lasted 28000 miles. Bad pavement and you get the roller coaster effect. I've already had the torque converter replaced (under warranty). Makes a roaring sound when starting it after not running for four days and I still haven't figure that one out. All the black pieces on the exterior of the truck are beginning to suffer uv damage.

Hosed . . .

Love the style, look and (when it's right) performance of this truck. I work out of state and put tons of miles on my vehicle, as well as drive it off road quite a bit, making 4wd drive a necessity. After returning from a trip, my 4wd locked up in 4 low - I took it to my local Toyota Dealer who informed me that this is a known problem if you drive your 4wd Tundra anywhere it is wet or cold - this was corroborated by several of the other techs at the Toyota dealership. I contacted Toyota and they said that although there is a known problem, it's not covered under the warranty. $2400 later, my 4wd works, but we've learned our lesson. This model just isn't right.

There's a lot to like here...

This truck rides and handles well enough that even the wife doesn't mind driving it. It's comfortable for my 6-2 large frame even on a 300 mile straight through drive (which is the freeway distance you will go between fill-ups). Fit and finish is outstanding. Treat it gently as the sheet metal is paper thin and dents can accumulate very easily. The same applies to the paint job (paper thin). Have had the truck for a year and a half and have had no warranty issues whatsoever. This won't replace a Ford F250, but you'd be better off buying it over a F150.

Another Air Pump Victim

4x4 pick up with known defectively designed for pump subject to failure when exposed to dirt and water, they locate it under the right front wheel well. Sure, they offer an "enhanced warranty" good for ten years or 150,000 miles, which ever comes first. I bought mine used, unaware of this. At 84,000 miles air pump fails, 10 months out of "enhanced warranty". Cost of repair $2,600+, absolutely no sympathy from Toyota, screw 'em I'm going back to Ford. They should have recalled and replaced every one of these parts but, no, they stand to profit from the repair.

Toyots Shafts thosuands of used auto buyers

I purchase this 2007 Tundra approximately 1 year ago. The truck was in very good condition, seemed to run well, and only had 43000 miles on it. I believed that I would have several years of relatively maintenance free driving. At about the 14 month period all of the idiot lights came on several of which start flashing, and the truck went into ( What I now know ) is considered "Limp Mode" This is where the computer only allows the vehicle to go so fast in an effort to protect the engine of damage. I drove the truck to the Toyota dealer, where the mechanic indicated that there were four components of an air-pump system ( Part of the emissions control system), two of which had failed. He indicated that Toyota new the components were junk and had extended the warranty for 10 years or 150000 miles. This would probably be a saving grace for most owners who owned vehicles that had been driven enough miles for the parts to fail; however those that had not, or those that have recently purchased a low mileage, 2007, are out of luck. Repair cost to date just shy of 2300.00 Do not buy a Toyots vehicle between the years of 2007, and 2011 regardless of how cheap it is being sold.

Trouble free

Bought it new 8 years ago and has never been in the shop for any repairs

Best I've owned

I've had this truck for two years without a problem. I have the TRD off road version, drive the California freeways regularly and can't complain about the ride. It's stiff, but it's a truck. The 4.7 engine will run with anything although I would like the 5.7 just because I like like power. On trips to Colorado and Arizona I've averaged 19 mpg. This is with a 4:10 rear gear and mountains. I'd buy another. Most reliable I've had.

Best truck I have ever had

This is my first Toyota, first ever vehicle that was not Ford, Chevy, or Dodge. I bought mine used and have been amazed daily at how really good this truck is. 20 and sometimes more MPG on the highway. 14 to 16 running around town on errands but most of my use requires highway driving. I bought this truck as a grand experiment because I needed a vehicle that could do long mileage and not fail me when I needed it. So far, so good. This is the most comfortable truck I have ever used.

Great truck

I've driven my Tundra thousands of miles, towed a trailer across the US, and generally been very happy with this truck. I would definitely buy it again. This review is actually for the 5.7 V8 engine, not the 4.7L engine. Lots of torque, good pulling power. The 2007 truck as well as its later brothers excels at pulling, but has a wimpy payload compared to other 1/2 ton trucks. If you want to mount a camper in the bed, you'll need to beef up the springs and rear suspension with an after-market supplier. Comfort and amenities in the 2007 were good -- nothing spectacular. The brake controller and rearview camera were add-ons, something that Toyota has now addressed in the new models, but essential if you plan to tow anything larger than a small fishing boat. Adjustable drivers seat and heating/cooling system work admirably well. When I traded this truck, it was still in great condition, and had no mechanical issues.

Wish it looked as good as it drove.

I bought a new 2007 white Tundra from a local Toyota dealership. The truck drives well and the turning radius isn’t as bad as the 2006 and previous models. It’s also a very well built truck for the most part. I can't complain about the fuel economy given the fact that it's better than the tacoma models of the same year averaging 17.5 mpg.

Toyota does not stand behind their trucks

I have a 2007 Tundra, their is a Technical Service Bulletin (T-SB-0101_12 they know these trucks rust in particular areas. Regardless of age they know it rusts faster than normal. I have had topper on my truck as long as I had it and it rusted from bottom to bed surface. I am not talking about small areas but large areas 4-6" circles with. Very very sad!

Love, love, LOVE this truck!!

This is the absolute, all time BEST truck I have ever owned or driven. Nice, tight turning radius; very comfortable seating and interior; lots of storage spaces; good tow capacity (for the class); VERY reliable. Not hard on the eyes, either! CONS: lack of hands free (not available this model year); lack of backup camera (not available this model year); gas mileage could be better - but I'm a lead-foot, so probably MY fault. PROS: Just about everything other than the 'cons' above.

Tundra Superiority

Great truck. I added steps and kayak rack and the down rail. All are good additions for any full size Tundra. My truck has 195k and no significant repairs other than starter. ($1300) Tough to get at. Went out at 180k.

Expected so much more

I have had this truck for a year and a half now and it's falling apart. None of the lights work inside, I can not turn up or down the volume on the radio, the steering has gotten so loose and I could swear the tie rods are broke. I had high hopes for this truck but no go.

Had Better

This is now my fourth Toyota truck I have owned, and the first three were amazing having put on 450000 kms, and not needing anything except for regular maintenance. I have to say as much as I love the detail, and style, I am not impressed. I had an issue loading my ATV into the back, causing the tailgate to deform, I had to research that issue and found there had been a service recall, however the Service manager at the dealership took some persuading even to look it up, however in the end it was fixed at no cost. Secondly, the rubber rain track on the roof had to be reinstalled once under warranty during a car wash, however within a year it had blown out while driving down the highway.

From Ford to Toy

I have never in my life drove anything but the blue oval. I have purchased 9 different ford trucks in the last few years, and now I'm driving a new 07 Tundra Crewmax. I got tired of giving 30 some thousand for a truck only to find out it is worth 17 in only two years.

Might not buy a tundra again

Our Tundra is fun to drive and we seem to be getting better gas mileage than most others. We average 18-19 on the road and 16-17 in town. The factory tires are junk, as they needed replaced at 30,000 even though the air pressure was always monitored and the tires were rotated every 6,000 miles. Ours has buckets seats and both needed replaced due to rattles and squeaks. Just yesterday, the radio went crazy. There is no volume control, it only plays at maximum volumn so can't be used, all the presets quit working, etc. The dealer said this happens fairly often. The radio just shorts out and they will replace it. Wondering if this truck will turn into a spendy lemon when out of warranty.

Not exactly what I expected

This truck will go through brakes every 25000 miles. I have the proof in the repair tickets. When I complained to the dealership they said well you do pull a trailer with it. Excuse me the trailer has it's own brake system, I even disengaged it to see how bad it would drag on the truck and it definately slowed down much slower without the trailer brakes so they are doing their job. I have purchased the third and final factory warranty at a cost of 3000 plus because of the expensive repairs this truck has had. so on top of a hefty selling price add almost 10,000 to that to keep it on the road. In addition Toyota gives me nothing to drive when they have it torn down. We have consistently complained for several years about the gas pedal (the one involved in the deaths and lawsuit) Yup that's my 07... and they tell me they cant do anything but put splints in and they last for a week if your lucky. Their solution, trade it on on a new one so they can make another 50,000 on me. Are they nuts? Ford and Chevy would love to get a hold of this story...

My First Import

Always a believer in supporting the domestics, Dodge and GMC; however their transmissions came up short. Just rebuilt the GMC with 32000 and decided on a switch. Impressed with the 5 speed transmission (sweet shift) and the quality, fit and finish are good. Six cylinder is good on gas, 17 city 21 highway.

FALLING APART

The cd never worked it eats cd's, never fixed. Immediately after the warranty went out 2 expensive air pumps went out. Toyota is aware of the problem in these trucks, parts to replace are on back order. We are paying 920.00 a month for a truck we can't drive. They have no idea when parts available. The repairs take an hour and truck has been in shop over a week and no idea when parts will be in. Dealership has no compassion for our problems. We thought we would have a dependable vehicle. We have only had 1 year.

Bulletproof

Bought my 07 new, now has 129,500 miles on it. I have changed oil religiously every 5k with Mobil 1. This truck is so reliable. I had a clip break in the tailgate mechanism and the AC had to be charged once, they are only issues to date. I use it to support my rental property business and get to my corporate job when it snows. I have used it to tow a 4500 lb boat back and forth from Philly to WW Crest, NJ for 5 years. This vehicle has exceeded my expectations.

Bad paint and secondary air valves and pumps under

Spot welds in bed started rusting right after buying the truck new.Water pump went out at 38000 miles. Paint clear coat started pelling off and oxidizing after 86000 miles. Secondary air valves and pumps and H2o senser went out at 89000 miles. Need to sale this truck! Will never buy Toyota again!

6 Months Later.. Still Love It!!

It's been 6 months since we purchased our '07 in April '08. And we have no regrets. We don't haul anything big like trailers, but we do a lot of activities like paddling, fishing, diving, surfing and wanted something that was nice, reliable and could go anywhere. The truck is thirsty and living on Maui with no freeways probably doesn't help fuel consumption. However we did choose the Bigger V8 for fun and not fuel consumption. Taken the 4x4 TRD off road and I have not had to put it into 4 LOW. Truck is too wide to get into areas that most jeeps can get too. I've put 10,000 miles in 6 months and changed the oil twice. No problems to report of. A good buy. Gets a lot of oohs/ahs.

Love the truck, Except

The only issue I’ve ever had is the “Bed Bounce” experienced on certain concrete highways. It’s very annoying and embarrassing, looking into the mirrors and watching the bed vibrate 2 to 3 inches up and down is disconcerting. Toyota never really addressed it until years later and then I was told that the fix might not work and would come out of my pocket.

Best Heavy 1/2 ton ever!

If you wanna turn heads with the truck's sharp looks and impress passengers with its raw power, buy a tundra withthe 5.7L V8. This truck has ridiculous power but should really have a Lexus badge on it because the ride quality is second to none.

Just as I expected

So far I'm extremely happy. Just wish they made the v8 with a manual transmission. That is my only complaint. Ride, mileage, initial quality all exceed my last truck.

Undisputed Champion

I drove the new Silverado, Ford F-150, Nissan Titan, and the Dodge Ram with the 5.7. The new 2007 Tundra with the 5.7 destroys the competition. Handling, power, acceleration, braking, and looks, plus resale value and reliability of Toyota.

So far Reliable but could be greatly improved...

76K miles. Impressive power, smooth tranny, deep gearing helps pull heavy loads with ease, suspension is supple. With a double cab and full bed, it does flex more than I'd like it too. However, it is well mannered, predictable and quiet. I had to buy different bushings for the cab to stop the dreaded "bed bounce" issue. Mine was unbearable before. Interior-other than the stereo being hard to reach from where i sit, some of the plastics are kind of cheap feeling. If driven at 65 it will do what it states. I average 16.4 with 90% freeway in So Cal (pretty flat). 70-75 mph. Also, it says it has a 26 gallon tank - but I've never filled more than 21...

Buyer this is NOT your father's Toyota

This truck may prove that Toyota's reputation for dependability is a thing of the past. On my 3rd day of ownership I stopped at the spray wash and watched in horror as the pressure wash sprayed the paint off the hood. This was the first of many, many problems: stability control failed, my 9 year old pulled the door closed and broke it, tailgate jammed shut, windshield wiper broke, tire pressure sensor failed...all this in only 6 weeks of ownership. I'm in the process now of claiming it under the lemon laws.

One Big Bad, but Civilized, Truck

I just picked up my 2007 Toyota Tundra 4.7L Limited Edition 4X4 Double Cab With TRD Off Road Package. Ths is the first full sized truck and 4X4 I have ever owned. It is huge, really comparable to the Dodge Rams I use at work, maybe even bigger. Anyways, I got the Limited, and the ride is so quiet and smooth inside the cabin. The suspension soaks up all road irregularities. The JBL sound system with Bluetooth phone capabilities works flawlessly. There are enough cup holders in this truck to hold probably a case of soda! A lot of indoor storage space, with 2 glove compartments. My leather seats are so soft and comfortable. I love this truck. This is one fantastic truck that I would recommend to anyone who wants a full sized truck.

Engine Trouble - I feel misled

I'm one of the unlucky few (or many) with the 5.7 engine trouble. I hope Toyota recalls this engine. I feel misled by Edmunds.com for raving about this truck almost guaranteeing reliability because it's a Toyota. Guess what. Toyota reliability is overated, now I know. I need to mention that this truck left me stranded out on the freeway. I had to wait 4 hours for a tow truck.

Leased Tundra

I have driven this truck for 2.5 years and have clocked 40000 miles. The gas mileage has been very good and has averaged 17 mpg in city driving. This truck has hauled 2400 pounds of concrete bags with great ease, and towed my tractor nicely. It does wear front tires on the outside edge, but I have gotten 40K miles out of the tires. The 5 speed transmission is very well matched to the 4.7 V-8, and quickly moves this truck in all situations. Highway stability isn't quite as stable as I would like, but isn't a major concern. I have had no gas pedal issues. I would buy another Tundra, it's great gas mileage makes it an obvious choice over smaller trucks with same gas mileage. Great Buy!

First toyota legendary. This I hope to forget

Defective water pumps! The originals WILL have to replaced due to defect. Broken driver side leaf spring. Leaking rear differential. Clogged rear differential bleeder. These are some of my issues. The bed bounce at speeds over 60 mph are true. Undriveable. But the worst problem of them all is the rust. Everything! Exhaust frame. Dealership had to coat the frame as recall. Power steering and brake lines leaked from corrosion. I loath this truck. Slap in the face since my first toyota gave me no problems at a quarter million miles. I got hit and it was totaled out. 2002 Toyota Camry. Best quality ever. Made in Canada. I mention this because I honestly believe the reason this thing is such a pos is because it was made in Texas. America makes cheap automobiles. It’s why I went foreign. I can’t believe the difference in quality. Toyota should be ashamed.

Worst Vehicle I've Ever Owned

I'm 41 years old and have owned trucks from Dodge, Chevy, GMC, Ford, and now Toyota (I have no brand loyalty). Without a doubt, this is by far the worst vehicle I have ever owned!! I've had so many problems, I'm not sure where to begin. I have owned the truck for 5 months, and it has 9100 miles. That may seem like a lot, but I usually drive about 35k miles a year (so it should have about 17k miles, not 9). Why the low miles? Because, it spends all it's time in the shop. Engine, brakes, paint (2 complete paint jobs on a brand new truck...downright criminal), transmission (on its third), ECM, constant engine codes, dash rattle, rusting bumpers, ignition stuck, bad drive shaft.

Aggravated

I was a big believer in Toyota quality until my Tundra experience. Auto door locks and remote won't function on the front doors and they tell me it will be $1,250 to fix. Since the key only works on the driver door, this is a big hassle. Why design locks so they are too expensive to fix? The lights on the radio panel haven't worked for most of the time since I've had the truck, so the button lights and channel indicator can't be read while night driving. Transmission replaced once, but then often jerked when putting the car in drive. Dealer tells me they just have this problem and he can't fix it. This is not the reliability and quality I thought I was spending my money on.

Very weak truck

I have to say this was the worst truck I ever owned. Constant mechanical problems (broken tailgate, transmission issues, engine knock). It was also one of the most uncomfortable trucks to drive any distance. It was rough riding and hard to keep on the road (jittery). I sold it after 6 months and will never own a Toyota again. Stay away.

Don't Buy!!!

My wife and I purchased this vehicle less than a year ago to be our primary vehicle. We've regretted buying it every day since! Toyota won't tell you there's a very real "bed-bounce" problem on many freeways (particularly Southern California) and the fuel economy isn't nearly as good as they claim. The truck hesitates at times, too, when you try to accelerate (because of towing differential) from a stop. It's not a $40,000 luxury car. It's a very nice "work" truck, but do not buy this truck if you want a comfortable drive on most concrete freeways! If you drive with infants or children, do not endanger them by putting them in this truck!!

Bought into all the talk

All the talk and ads stated just how great this truck is and it just isn't. Just bought it and if I could return it, it would be back at the dealership now. It produces 381 horses, but at 5600 rpm and redlines just over 5000 rpm. You can't use the so called power when you want it or need it. I transported a solid wood desk that two guys physically placed in the bed. Drove just over 56 miles and used almost 1/4 tank of gas. I can say that because I just filled up the truck next door to the furniture store and drove home. Estimated gas rate is 15 to 19, real world really getting 12 on the highway. I don't drive much city traffic. If you want a truck do your reading and look it over well. The brochure told me what I needed to know, but I let others tell me otherwise.

5-Star reviews are mostly for initial quality

The 5-Star reviews on this site give the '07 Tundra rave reviews. The reviews posted after driving the Tundra for over 5 years are all pretty bad. I just bought an '07 Tundra with 93k miles on it for $13.9k - due to the low miles for an 11 year old vehicle. I'll try to remember to re-post after I've driven it for six months or so...

Tundra Crewmax

2007 Tundra

This truck has lived up to all expectations. The 5.7 has more power than you could ever want. It's just a dream to own!

2007 Tundra crew cab 2x2

Very solid truck, no road noise, not so great on gas, but a 5.7 16 mpg around town is not too bad I guess. Only draw back, the bed walls are so high, it is hard to reach in and put stuff in the bed or remove it. I did not get the running boards on the truck when I bought it. I recommend the steps; trucks are so new, not much for after market gadgets for the 07 yet. No regrets, very solid truck, gets a lot of stares and questions from people as they see the Tundra redesign for the first time. Very satisfied customer.

Awesome Truck

I owned a 2001 and this one blows it out of the water. My dad has owned both Chevy and Dodge which I have driven and neither is close. You can't go wrong with a Toyota. I love everything about this truck.