r/ToyotaTundra

I’m wondering what modifications it has. It doesn’t seem lifted. I’d like to know the tire size, fender flares, and whether it’s using any spacers to push the tires out. Let me know if you can take a guess.

Gone too far to think about the engine now. I’m on my second engine, wanted to do all the upgrades for engine performance but that just kinda dumb bc what if it failed again. They already trying to find reasons make it harder for me with the last one but lucky I knew one of the Toyota advisor. Maybe I’ll just ride it out and LS swap it when they denying me for another swap. Just sucks bc I want to make it faster.

Save your 2nd gen engine is better, I get it - it does.

All the other hubs aren’t like this. Could be a manufacturing defect? In any case I’m telling my dad to take it in next week.

I'm looking for a dependable work truck on market place

I already have a paid off 4Runner so don't have to worry about to much reliability issues

Would you recommend a truck like this even with that 280k mileage for 5k?

Title says it all, I feel pretty stupid since I’ve been very lucky to never have a transmission/driveshaft issue on any truck I’ve driven. I’m hoping some of y’all’s experiences can help me determine what’s going on here.

Basically I noticed a tiny amount (like 2-4 drops of that dark, sweet/chemically smelling fluid, it smells almost like burnt coolant but idk how coolant would get back there) of the pictured black fluid dripping from the area shown before taking a 2 hour trip with ~500 pounds of junk loaded. Then, maybe 30-40 minutes into the trip I saw white smoke billowing from the rear paired with a sharp whining noise from roughly the area of the cabin above the transmission. I pulled off the highway immediately and parked in a lot where I stepped out and saw what you see here.

I have a mechanic I trust who I towed it to, but I’d quite like to know if anyone here has any idea what issue I’m looking at :/

Truck specs: 2012 CrewMax, 153k miles, rough country lift kit, regular preventative maintenance

I'm aware of the engine problems but I'm going to buy a 10 year/100k extended warranty. My wife and I loved the truck so much that we're willing to take the risk of potential engine issues.

Just bought this from a private seller for $52,500 with 9,500 miles. Did I get a good deal?

Red, White, and Blue Gen 2s lined up at work yesterday

Toyota is doing 20% off on parts for the 4th of July. I got this cheaper than I would from my own dealership as an employee. Truck also rides very nice now. Much more planted.

I had a 2023 Tundra Limited Hybrid for almost 3 years and put a little over 70,000 miles on it. I loved the truck. Pretty much everything about it.

It was my daily driver, my family vehicle, and the truck I used for towing. I pulled a fully loaded 32 foot camper with it, pulled my 24 foot boat with it, drove it all over New Mexico, through the mountains, across the Southwest, and up through the Pacific Northwest. It was not babied. It was used for regular life, road trips, towing, camping, work, errands, and hauling my wife and kids around.

In the entire time I owned it, I never had a major issue with it. No breakdowns, no big repair bills, no horror story. Just normal maintenance like oil changes and basic upkeep. It treated me and my family well the entire time we had it.

Then it was totaled in a rollover.

The exterior was rough. The truck was totaled for a reason. But what really stuck with me was the cabin. The inside was mostly unchanged. The airbags did their job, and the structure of the cab protected us. I’m a husband and a father to a 6 year old daughter and a baby son, so that matters more to me than any spec sheet, brand argument, or internet debate.

I know the newer Tundras get criticized. I know some people have had issues. I’m not saying Toyota is perfect, and I’m not trying to tell anyone their experience is wrong. I can only speak for mine.

My 2023 gave me over 70,000 solid miles with no major problems. It towed what I needed it to tow, handled long trips, handled daily life, and when it mattered most, the cab held and my family walked away.

When it came time to replace it, I looked at other trucks and thought about going a different direction. But I kept coming back to the same thing. That truck had already earned my trust.
So I bought another one.

I’m now in a 2026 Tundra Limited Hybrid. I didn’t buy it because of blind brand loyalty. I bought it because my last one was good to me for almost 3 years, never gave me major problems, and protected my family in a rollover.

For me, that was enough reason to go back to a Tundra.

… and the other is a Tundra lol. It seems to be a tradition that every time I buy a new Tundra the first thing I tow with it is another vehicle lol.

11.5-12 mpg at 65 mph which is about what my old 5.7 did in the same circumstance. Steady 1800 rpm the whole way with 0-5 PSI boost depending on if there was any incline.

With a heavy heart, the decision has been made to trade in the 25 Hybrid with 58k miles. I will start by saying that I am team Toyota. My family owns the tundra, a Taco and 4Runner. The Taco and 4runner are amazing vehicles and both do not owe us a dime. The tundra is my work vehicle. Not exaggerating but the tundra has been to the dealer more than the 4runner and Taco combined. With recalls, sensor recalibration and what feels to be an alignment with every oil change, I feel like I was on a first name basis with the service department. The big decision for me was the down time and the fear of Toyota not backing the hybrid engine. As you can see, I drive a decent amount. This new tundra is not confidence inspiring like my Taco which has almost 200K miles on it. Again, I love the truck but it seems like Toyota has sacrificed robustness for bloated tech. I was told when trading it in that the Ford dealership cannot even sell it due to the reverse light pending recall and that it will be sold to a Toyota dealership to sit and wait for the recall to be complete. Thank you all for good advice over the last year and I hope Toyota can address some of these issues especially based on how crazy the cost is for one of these.

Just in case anyone needs motivation to upgrade there 2nd gen tundra to
Get that modern feel.

Round trip between St. Cloud, Fl and Clearwater Beach, Fl. Cruised between 75 and 82 MPH. The key is to feather the pedal and not get into the boost unless you are passing or going up slight inclines.

Yes

This is my Tundra. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

2024 Toyota Tundra Limited TRD Off-Road 4x4 CrewMax

• Lunar Rock
• i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 (389 hp / 479 lb-ft)
• 10-speed automatic
• JBL Premium Audio
• Panoramic View Monitor
• LEER topper
• Spray-in bedliner
• Predator steps

One-owner Florida truck with 15k miles.

Picked it up for $47K out-the-door after trading in my wife's 2015 Honda Odyssey (120k+ miles, fair condition).

Planning to keep this one for the next 10 years. Looking forward to learning from the community!

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** Regarding the engine issues - That's a fair concern. I went into the purchase knowing about the engine issue and decided I was comfortable with the risk. I love the truck, and if it ever needs an engine, I'm in a bigger city with five Toyota dealers nearby. I also have a backup vehicle, so it would be an inconvenience—not a disaster. Hopefully it never comes to that, but if it does, Toyota will make it right. Until then, I'm just going to enjoy the truck.