Don't buy a third gen tundra

My 2022 tundra SR5 was bought with 5,000 miles on it. Within a month and putting about $1,500 mi on it I noticed a shutter at about 10 miles an hour.
Especially while pulling any trailer.
Brought it to a dealership without trailer and had them test drive.
They said something not right.
They took it in for a week and put a new torque converter in. Did not fix it.
I then brought it back and they replaced the transmission. That too did not fix it. Third attempt was to change all the fluids which again did not fix it.
Called and pled with manufacturer to help me, trade need for new truck or something.
They basically told me to kick rocks.
Apparently since it was bought it used I don't qualify for Florida lemon law, Even though the truck sure does.
So I drive it for another couple weeks call lawyers to see where I stand, and I guess I have a case for diminished value.
BUT! 2 weeks later I started it up in the drive to go to work it's a bad knock in engine sound.
Truck is in the shop getting a new engine installed. Been there a month and parts are still on order.
I'm not a happy Toyota owner.

 

@ColoradoTJ wanna add him to the running failures thread?

Sorry about your issues OP, it's always unfortunate to hear about someone buying what's essentially a new truck and having more trouble than I have had with my nigh-decade old one. Not your typical Toyota experience certainly.

 

Sorry to hear about troubles. There is a post for those that have experienced engine failures. You should add your details there.

 

Que in the 2 and 2.5 gen guys in 3…2..1…

 

I would get rid of it and look for a 2.5 gen.

 

Should have bought a 2.5 gen. I’m joking! I hate to hear that. One of my neighbors just bought a black gen3. It’s sharp

 

Can someone let the Gen 2-2.5 guys in. Just sitting in a queue waiting

 

No shit, looking at the spec sheet tells me its not a low compression v8. And ripe with electrical bullshittery. Prolly tells the insurance company how heavy my shits were at gas stations. But yea, buy from the early 70's.

 

Crap. Someone tell Bob he's got a subforum solely for imaginary Tundras.

 

they already hit before your post lol , blood in the water

 

So, would this be a case of don't buy a 3rd gen, or question why someone traded in a truck with 5k on it?

 

or again buying a first year model , Toyota or not

 

There it is........

 

Sorry for your experience. First year shake (down) out.

My boss bought a first year Ram redesign and had a mile of issues eventually addressed.

Adding the obligatory 2.5 is the best yadda yadda.

 

Sorry for your troubles OP, hope Toyota takes good care of you from this point forward.

 

I'm offended. What about a 1GT, they have big feelings too.

 

only some of us bother with this nonsense. The rest of us are better than that.

 

No trash talk here. Still love and enjoy my 2.5 gen and sure most love their 3rd gen (my brother seems to like his, we live far enough apart I haven't been in it yet). I'm happy you guys are taking on the task of shaking them down so they'll be all sorted by the time I'm ready to move on from the 2.5 gen. Would be nice if there were more reports of Toyota being responsive to issues and less combative. Imagine that depends a lot on the dealership and possibly even the regional vs corporate?

 

No way in hell I’d buy a used vehicle so close to new mileage unless it was a steal. I don’t trust no nobody to break it in proper.

 

Yah 5k on it was a questionable but it was quality compromised from the time it left the factory conveyor belt. sorry to hear that.. I got 2022 TUN drove 15k miles.. needed bigger full cab for road trip.. so I upgraded to 2023 CrewMax 6.5bed Limited and drove 31k in 5 months.. and that too i sold.. love my 2008 TUN 2Door. only at 102k odo

 

Lmao!

 

5K could have been a demo for all we know, I personally wouldn't read too much into that without knowing the trucks history.

 

How would you suggest we differentiate the two halves (roughly) of the 2nd gen oh great and wise know it all? Do tell.

 

That makes him feel better.

 

Let's just all agree that all Toyota quality went away when the 22RE left.

 

Say what!? How about the 2UZ-FE?

 

Meh, kinda pushing it a bit.