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Toyota TUNDRA — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2022 Toyota TUNDRA

619 complaints (402% of segment average)

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Main issue: The engine V6 turbo wastegate is defective. The problem causes a Reduced Engine Power. Toyota and its dealership are trying to hide the problem from consumer. This vehicle is with Michaels Toyota of Bellevue in Washington. There are numerous YouTube buyer with the same problem. This problem requires

2023 Toyota TUNDRA

575 complaints (373% of segment average)

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Main issue: Merging into a highway vehicle lost power. Wouldn’t accelerate above 50 mph. Had multiple warning come on the dash, power lost, hybrid system failure, park daisy failure. Turned my hazards on a proceeded to safety. Definitely nerve racking, wouldn’t want this to happen when merging lanes in fa

2024 Toyota TUNDRA

477 complaints (310% of segment average)

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Main issue: Car indicated "Check Engine" with Reduce Engine Power and advise to visit dealer. This car was purchased around 10/30/2023 and just a little around 1,593 miles odometer.

2025 Toyota TUNDRA

217 complaints (141% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: I was driving about 50 MPH and suddenly my check engine light came on and the truck died and would not start. I was told that the engine failed and will need to be replaced.

2010 Toyota TUNDRA

216 complaints (140% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: DRIVING ON I-80 THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL SHOOK HARD, TOOK IT TO TOYOTA TO LOOK AT IT COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. IT IS SHAKING LESS BUT STILL SHAKING. HAD TO GET OUT OF TRUCK TO SEE IF I HAD A FLAT OR WHEEL WAS FALLING OFF THAT'S HOW HARD IT SHOOK. *TR

2012 Toyota TUNDRA

214 complaints (139% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS I DEPARTED MY DRIVEWAY. I CALLED TOYOTA SERVICE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WHICH OCCURRED THREE DAYS LATER. TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE AIR PUMP, WHICH IS PART OF THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM, FAILED. I WAS ADVISED THE TRUCK COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. AS OF TODA

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