P2442 on TOYOTA TUNDRA
What P2442 Means on Your TOYOTA TUNDRA
Real TOYOTA TUNDRA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"1st week of april, 2011, 2007 tundra went into "limp" mode, hooked up tester, said p2442 code. common problem, on these trucks, from what dealer told me. ordered parts, at that time. $1500.00 of parts ordered. took 9 weeks, to get parts. a very dangerous truck to drive, with this situation."
"2007 toyota tundra went into limp mode. error p2442 reported. 75k miles on truck with air induction system valve sticking due to what appear to be water intrusion. the failure started out intermittently, then became consistent. cost $1000 to replace both valves in each air induction bank."
"2007 toyota tundra 4.7l engine p2442 code engine in limp mode. secondary air intake valve failed in open position. 62000 miles. this is a known defective system that fails if driven in wet conditions due to poor air fan intake design. it sits in the wheel well and is wet all the time."
"The toyota tundra 2007-2010 carry a major saftey issues all over the net, under error code p2415 or p2440 or p2441 or p2442 series of errors, which prevent the truck from accelerating or stopping properly for that matter."
"NHTSA id #10140591 was the campaign that my truck was warrantied under, i am exactly 64 days outside of toyota's extended warranty and my truck started throwing code p2442 bank 2 secondary air injector valve staying open, a known issue with this truck."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P2442 on TOYOTA TUNDRA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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Compare repair quotes
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