2010 Toyota Tundra: Engine shuts down while driving
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Tundra report: engine shuts down while driving. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 1,800 miles.
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints for the 2010 Tundra in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11515105 (filed 04/03/2023): “I received a check engine light for the secondary injection system. toyota extended the warranty but wont honor issues after 10 years, even though the truck has less than 100k miles. this is a safety issue as the trucks performance is altered and concerned ab…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11456973 (filed 03/16/2022): “The contact owns a 2010 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the driver's side positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve had been replaced twice. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. the vehicle was taken to an ind…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: Toyota replaced short block (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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