Everyone knows that Toyota has a reputation for reliability. However, one Toyota Tundra owner claims that the automaker’s quality has changed. She is frustrated because her brand-new truck is falling apart. 

Toyota Tundra owner warns others about what to expect 

A TikTok user known as @creative.rides has a warning for Toyota fans. She shares that the quality of the third-generation Toyota Tundra might not be as good as you think. 

This comes from the mouth of a Toyota fan. Her beloved 1996 Land Cruiser has 226,000 miles and runs like butter. But heck, an SUV that old should be pushing 350k miles!  

Anyways, the truck owner starts by holding a piece of her car in front of the camera. It came off the driver’s seat the first time her dad sat on it. You can see the plastic separating from the cushion. 

Then she complains about how her weather stripping is coming off the windows on both sides of the truck. Also, the doors don’t shut all the way, so the interior gets pretty loud on the road. 

Last but not least, her skid plate, which is supposed to protect the gas tank, randomly flew off on the highway. It wasn’treplaced under warranty. Technicians simply bolted the jagged plate back on. 

But she does love the way it looks, rides, and the cab size. Plus, the doors conveniently open wide, and the engine has tons of power. 

Has the quality of the Toyota Tundra changed? 

According to J.D.Power, the 2021 Tundra has a quality and reliability rating of 84 out of 100. That’s a great, above-average score. 

Scores between 70 and 80 are average, and anything between 81 and 90 is above average, while scores between 91 and 100 are best. 

Then the 2022 Tundra launched the third generation, and it has a score of 70 out of 100. So, it dropped by 14 points. It’s almost in the below-average zone. 

Scores are based on owner feedback after three years of ownership. They report every single problem that occurs, from the paint chipping to transmission failure. 

What are common Tundra problems?

Common issues for 2022 – 2025 Tundra include interior components breaking/coming loose, exterior trim problems, water leaks in the taillights and windows, engine failure, and transmission problems. 

However, Toyota has been issuing plenty of recalls to address these problems. For example, it’s replacing faulty engines left and right. 

The older Tundra generations do have a reputation for long-lasting quality and reliability. But the third-generation falls far from the tree.