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2007–2013 Toyota Tundra · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Toyota Tundra typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£400–£1,400
Top three risks, from
£900
Worst case, everything
£4,300

The single priciest documented job on the 2007–2013 Toyota Tundra is significant repair at £400–£1,400. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,080£4,300 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

EmissionsHigh

Secondary air injection pump failure triggering the CEL on cold starts (2007–2009).

Significant repair£400–£1,400

Inspect · Scan for P2440/P2441 codes and ask about any air-pump replacement.

SuspensionMedium

Lower ball joint wear causing clunks and uneven tyre wear.

Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100

Inspect · Jack up and check for play; inspect front tyre edges.

ExhaustLow

Exhaust manifold cracking / bolt failure with a tick on cold start.

Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100

Inspect · Listen for a ticking that fades as the engine warms.

EngineMedium

Cam tower oil leak weeping down the block.

Oil leak trace & seal / gasket£180–£700

Inspect · Look for oil residue around the front of the heads and valley.

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

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