2016 Toyota Tundra: Shake vibration
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Tundra report: shake vibration. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 1,750 miles.
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2016 Tundra in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11507682 (filed 02/16/2023): “The contact owns a 2016 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the oil change warning light was illuminated. the contact changed the oil however, after changing the oil, the vehicle would not shift into the intended gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer an…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11419066 (filed 05/30/2021): “Under acceleration the truck hesitates during shifting. took to dealership and they can’t find anything however it continues intermittently. during speeds on highway it does the same. no codes so the dealership said it would just have to continue until some…”
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: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Differential/driveline noise diagnosis and gear work need a lift and specialty setup tools. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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