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Editor’s note: This article was updated on 5/21/2023.

Even though most modern trucks have better scores for reliability than pickup trucks 20 years ago, it can be hard to keep up. Unfortunately, the 2023 Toyota Tundra pickup truck is no longer recommended for quality and reliability by one group after surveying owners. What happened to this full-size truck’s reliability?

In the past, J.D. Power has been a fan of the Toyota truck. The truck’s reliability score has remained positive over years of testing, but the 2023 Toyota Tundra only earned a score of 79 overall. Compared to last year, owners’ quality and reliability scores dropped to only 70.

Some positives noted about the 2023 Tundra truck are that the base engine gets 389 hp from the V6, but buyers can upgrade to a 437 hp hybrid engine. Many topics can impact reliability, like problems with the infotainment system, battery, and electrical systems. Body hardware and paint can also be pain points.

Owners report that the Tundra is hard to load and unload, and the cabin is not well insulated from outside noises. The engine is also quite noisy and can be heard from inside.

Like many vehicles in the past few years, the Tundra has not been immune to supply chain challenges. This includes semiconductor chip shortages and various industry disruptions throughout the last few years.

Toyota still offers a three-year, 36,000-mile warranty on this Toyota truck that should help cover any issues that pop up. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety awarded the 2023 Toyota Tundra with its Top Safety Pick Plus award. It was one of the only large pickup trucks to take home such a safety award.

The Tundra has a long history of reliability following it, which does not go away with one recommendation loss. J.D. Power noted that Toyota has gone to great lengths to update the Tundra in recent years, making it a well-rounded option. Even though the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not fully crash-tested the newest version of the truck yet, it did earn a four-star rollover rating. All of the safety systems also met the performance criteria set forth by the NHTSA.

The Toyota Tundra isn’t alone in losing its recommendation

The Toyota Tundra pickup truck is no longer recommended by consumer reports
A 2023 Toyota Tundra | Toyota

Owner’s like the newest Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 version, which has many driver assistance systems. A Pre-Collision System With Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Alert With Steering Assist. Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist also make driving the 2023 Toyota Tundra easier. One of the highlights noted after the first 90 days of ownership is that the Tundra’s brakes work well.

Toyota has a long history of dependability that isn’t going to go away without a fight. In fact, the Tundra just recently landed on the list of vehicles with a good shot at lasting 250,000 miles or more. One of the best ways to keep any car running its best is by following the scheduled maintenance as outlined in the owner’s manual. With such a powerful engine, staying on top of all maintenance is good.

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