My 2022 Toyota Tundra engine failure, CONFIRMED 2023 and 2024 Tundra affected too!

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  • Опубликовано: 6 фев 2024
  • 2022 Tundra 3rd gen engine failure at 16k miles. The seized engine was replaced under warranty, and here is the story / update on how it went. I have since sold the truck back to Toyota, and stand with my recommendation that people avoid v6 half ton and larger trucks.
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  • @stevefossum9065
    @stevefossum9065 4 месяца назад +318

    $30k in repairs and they couldnt give you a brand new engine? I think there is a reason they didnt want to talk to you. Something ain't right.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +54

      I think of a lot of it comes down to supply of parts. I know for a fact that they could not get cylinder heads. I think they were getting so much backlash from customers they were just doing what they could and were too afraid to talk to people about it. That's definitely not the right answer, I own a mechanic and custom shop and I wouldn't do that to people. But when you have a truck that no one can repair except the dealership you're kind of at their Mercy I suppose. I ended up having Toyota by the truck back

    • @funnymoments84
      @funnymoments84 4 месяца назад +8

      I bet you they didn't have any engines available had to fix that one

    • @stevefossum9065
      @stevefossum9065 4 месяца назад +10

      If they are still building new tundras, then they have new (long block) engines available.

    • @ericchandler90
      @ericchandler90 4 месяца назад +30

      Toyota doesn't ship complete engines! Just the short blocks and parts that have been damaged. We've done 6 tundras in the past year.

    • @NBC_NCO
      @NBC_NCO 4 месяца назад +2

      It would have been cheaper to replace the engine.
      The only reason I can th8nk as to why they didn't was because there were no extra blocks available.

  • @SystemsPlanet
    @SystemsPlanet 4 месяца назад +132

    Sell it while you still can.
    I wouldnt trust their repairs.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +32

      100%. I drove the truck another month, and then went through with the Lemon Law buyback

    • @stinky1376
      @stinky1376 4 месяца назад +1

      Damn that’s wild!

    • @barbwire7449
      @barbwire7449 3 месяца назад +2

      @@TheGaginator Will Toyota recognize the Lemon Law with only one failure? I thought it had to be many problems over a given time period.

    • @fox_5oh203
      @fox_5oh203 2 месяца назад

      @@barbwire7449 If a dealer cannot supply parts or repair the vehicle within 30 days a you can apply for lemon law

    • @Sarrus25
      @Sarrus25 2 месяца назад +1

      @@TheGaginator what did you replace it with? Also, was it the federal Lemon Law or your state's local interpretation?

  • @rodneyhirsch2340
    @rodneyhirsch2340 4 месяца назад +336

    Scotty Kilmer warned everyone. Don't by turbo unless you are willing to pay

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +23

      My man

    • @marklihsu
      @marklihsu 4 месяца назад +13

      But everyone says Toyota knows turbos so they are just as reliable as the V8's

    • @briancoleman971
      @briancoleman971 4 месяца назад +28

      Spun bearing. Not necessarily related to the turbo.

    • @Jeff-sp7bg
      @Jeff-sp7bg 4 месяца назад +33

      Yes it is related. All of the internal parts are under higher stresses than a naturally aspirated engine.

    • @briancoleman971
      @briancoleman971 4 месяца назад +24

      @@Jeff-sp7bgI said “Not necessarily”. You have no idea if it was or not. “Added stresses” is a catch all phrase used by people who don’t know anything about engines. All engines are subject to “added stress” if not properly engineered. Diesels have been using turbos for years and are sone of the longest lasting engines made. My neighbor’s new Tundra was lemon lawed back due to a hybrid electrical issue. Had nothing to do with the turbos.

  • @mikefoehr235
    @mikefoehr235 4 месяца назад +232

    Man am i glad i have the 5.7 v8

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +22

      Yeah dude, those are excellent engines

    • @YerBoyTroy
      @YerBoyTroy 4 месяца назад +5

      As if there haven't been blown 5.7's before lol

    • @mikehughes8023
      @mikehughes8023 4 месяца назад +19

      @@YerBoyTroydue to owner neglect of the proper maintenance schedule.

    • @TyreonCryptor
      @TyreonCryptor 4 месяца назад

      @@mikehughes8023
      No. I remember back in 2007 - 2008, the first few years of the redesigned Tundras, Toyota having to replace blown 5.7L V8s. I never buy a vehicle within the first few years of a redesign. Toyotas and Lexus’s are the most reliable overall but even they can’t overcome the new redesign bugs.

    • @Jeff-sp7bg
      @Jeff-sp7bg 4 месяца назад +8

      Very rare

  • @stuartstuart866
    @stuartstuart866 4 месяца назад +204

    Kinda funny, you hated the 4Runner, but they routinely last 300,000 miles and are legendary for reliability.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +47

      I have have several 4runners, and didn't hate it for it's engine. It was crazy uncomfortable inside. My back hurt so bad after 30 minutes of driving. I tried all kinds of stuff to make it better. Put about 4k miles on it.

    • @stuartstuart866
      @stuartstuart866 4 месяца назад +7

      @@TheGaginator Yeah, the seats are firm, that for sure.

    • @67SportWagon
      @67SportWagon 4 месяца назад +1

      Have you ever driven the previous gen Tundra? If so, I'd like to know difference in seat comfort between that and your 2022. I have a 2019 1794 that I only paid $47K for, but also have a very bad back. Wonder if newer truck is better. Local dealers don't really let me test drive for hours at a time to really see...

    • @charlesjackson1700
      @charlesjackson1700 4 месяца назад +10

      The 4Runner rides harsh and rough.. Nothing comfortable about it.. It is very reliable and it looks good are the main perks.

    • @stuartstuart866
      @stuartstuart866 4 месяца назад +2

      @@charlesjackson1700 We have the 4WD SR5, which is firm, but not particularly harsh to me. Maybe the various upgraded off-road versions are harsher than ours, but I would agree it’s not plush lol.

  • @jdr03272
    @jdr03272 4 месяца назад +66

    Wife and I just bought two new to us 2021 Tundra 1794 crewmax trucks. The 5.7 is awesome and we plan to run these two trucks for many years. The migration to the twin turbo claptrap was a huge misstep and jeaporadizes the reputation of the entire company. They would have been golden if they slapped the new tranny and hybrid system on the 5.7.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +14

      The 5.7 is amazing. It;s sad, but eh EPA is killing vehicles

    • @tjpatterson1800
      @tjpatterson1800 3 месяца назад +2

      This is exactly what I was holding out for on the purchase of my Tundra. When I saw the direction they were going with the new 22' I began the frantic search in mid 2021 for the last of the 5.7 V8 Tundra. So glad I was able to secure a 2021 Tundra Platinum. Love it and have zero regrets!

    • @aaron___6014
      @aaron___6014 3 месяца назад

      1794 is the way to go, nice choice

    • @MechShark
      @MechShark 22 дня назад

      Toyota got regulated out of the 5.7

    • @aristidesroman435
      @aristidesroman435 День назад

      You buy 2 lemon..

  • @JohnConrad
    @JohnConrad 3 месяца назад +25

    Long live the 5.7 V8, 160K and runs like the day I bought it with 28K

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      100% man, those engines are really good

    • @markkelley7084
      @markkelley7084 20 дней назад +1

      Agree this is my second Tundra with the 5.7 engine, this one a 2016 1794 148,000 miles, no leaks, burns no oil, runs like a champ.

    • @secondmanup
      @secondmanup 13 дней назад

      167k on mine. Water pump and tension pulley are my repairs so far. Love it.
      What happened to Toyota? Did the managers from Boeing go there?

  • @LukeCookSothebys
    @LukeCookSothebys 4 месяца назад +67

    My 2022 Tundra just blew up / it sounds very similar to what happen to you. I have it on a lease and will be trying to find someone to take it over. I don't believe this motor will last as long as the old ones.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +5

      I agree, and that's why I went ahead with the buyback

    • @LukeCookSothebys
      @LukeCookSothebys 4 месяца назад

      buyback? more info please lol @@TheGaginator

    • @davidglover3380
      @davidglover3380 4 месяца назад

      ​@@TheGaginator
      What is this buyback you are referring to?

    • @BigChiefWiggles
      @BigChiefWiggles 4 месяца назад +3

      @@davidglover3380 There are lemon laws, essentially if the vehicle sold to you falls under the category of a "lemon", the company has to buy it back from you.

    • @lanemorrow7417
      @lanemorrow7417 4 месяца назад

      Clearly they have an engine design flaw with this truck. People want to talk about other manufacturers and their reliability but this sounds like a wide spread issue and BTW I'd want to see a new crated engine COMPLETE going into the thing otherwise buyback. None of this picking and choosing what parts are still good. It spun a bearing, I want a completely new engine

  • @CACressida
    @CACressida 4 месяца назад +177

    Calling one of the worlds most reliable and great built trucks miserable from behind the wheel of your blown up Tundra on the shoulder of a toll road is bold. 😂

    • @yws4645
      @yws4645 4 месяца назад +10

      Initially, I had a strong reaction to that, as well. But if you think about it, this guy went through a lot of stress with his family, and he might be speaking from emotions, you know what I mean? Give him some grace. Yes, the 4runner is extremely reliable, for a man who has children, the backseat leaves something to be desired. Tundra definitely has more room for the children.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +18

      I'm sure the 4Runner is great for some people. My body did not agree with the interior, and was the main issue. I can deal with low power. I could drive for 6 hours in the tundra without stopping and have no issues with body pain. Driving the 4Runner for just about 30 minutes my back is destroyed. (recent spinal fusion) I've owned close to 500 personal vehicles and the 4Runner is just not for me. I really enjoyed some of the other 4runners that I had mostly older models.

    • @dalephillips8250
      @dalephillips8250 4 месяца назад +36

      Well that most reliable truck was built off the reputation of the 2021and older Tundra's which had those terrific V8's . This newer Tundra 2022 and newer has yet to prove its reliability and frankly I don't believe it can ever be as reliable as the v8 Tundra's.

    • @markcreamer3196
      @markcreamer3196 4 месяца назад +15

      ​@TheGaginator
      There's no way on earth would I keep that truck, I'd cut my losses and run away from it
      I love toyotas have a bunch of them , if that was me I'd use the lemon law and get my money and don't look back

    • @Jeff-sp7bg
      @Jeff-sp7bg 4 месяца назад +16

      I knew this was going to happen with a v6 turbo. Alot of folks called it

  • @edroosa2958
    @edroosa2958 4 месяца назад +31

    Scotty Kilmer was correct in saying it was a huge mistake to drop the 8 cylinder engine and go with a turbo 6 cylinder.

  • @davidglover3380
    @davidglover3380 4 месяца назад +91

    I really want to thank you for posting your video about your Tundra motor failure.
    I was so in love with this truck before my motor blew.
    Small block rebuild will cause me to never trust this truck moving forward
    It was nice to know I'm am not the only one having this same issue...
    Thanks again for posting

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +14

      I made a follow up video about the buy back process that I'll post soon

    • @charlesjackson1700
      @charlesjackson1700 4 месяца назад +3

      ​@@TheGaginatorI would like to see that .

    • @phantom0456
      @phantom0456 3 месяца назад +1

      *Short block rebuild. If this thing had a Chevy small block in it you’d have no engine problems 😂

  • @martyi398
    @martyi398 4 месяца назад +22

    I Would definitely trade it in before the warranty expires, No Doubt!

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +2

      100%! I let Toyota buy it back even though they gave me a lifetime warranty

    • @zooski1516
      @zooski1516 24 дня назад

      @@TheGaginatorso you sold it even though they gave you a lifetime warranty? That warranty is worth 10’s of thousands of dollars. Honestly.
      Although I get chills thinking Toyota techs are completely ripping the car apart.
      Tough situation.

  • @preoksaha4504
    @preoksaha4504 4 месяца назад +13

    Your frustrations are fully valid bro. That must’ve sucked, but thankfully your and your fam are all safe! Keep livin king 👑

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for the kind words man!

  • @johnh4973
    @johnh4973 4 месяца назад +21

    Glad you sold it back to them... I would have NEVER accepted anything less than a brand new motor. I was tempted to buy a '22 but ended up buying a pre-owned, loaded '21 1794 Edition with 14k miles on it. The salesman actually said it was the better truck. I've had it for two years and not a hiccup. Trucks been perfect.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +1

      Man got made a great choice. At the time of my purchase, it was cheaper to buy a 2022 than a 2021, otherwise I would have gone with the tried and true v8

    • @Jeff-sp7bg
      @Jeff-sp7bg 4 месяца назад +3

      The salesman wasn't lying

  • @thooks1234
    @thooks1234 3 месяца назад +14

    These stories and videos are what make me continue to be METICULOUS about maintenance on my 2014 Tundra. It's never been to a shop for a repair, 175k miles on it and it runs, drives and nearly looks like new. I'm good.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад +1

      Good advice

    • @johnwest2396
      @johnwest2396 2 месяца назад +1

      I have a 2015 with 382,000k ZERO issues. Replaced starter last yr. Keep up on the maintenance and they will last. This is my third tundra and I can say I wont buy a new one.

    • @charlieone604
      @charlieone604 7 дней назад

      The problem with the new Tundra isn't a lack of proper maintenance issue, its a factory defect...

    • @thooks1234
      @thooks1234 5 дней назад

      @@charlieone604 no kidding. My point was that I intend on maintaining MY Current vehicles (2013-2015 T/L) so that I continue to AVOID having to replace them.
      I’m sorry you didn’t get that from my comment.

  • @cawtaba44
    @cawtaba44 4 месяца назад +14

    Update: we’ve had our Tundra back two weeks after the engine failure and rebuild. Today it died again.. spent 3 hours waiting for the tow truck. Still waiting for a response from Toyota as to the buy back or replacement. I guess a lawyer will be next. Very frustrating

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад +1

      Wow this is AWFUL!! I hope you get this resolved. I sold my truck back to Toyota. I didnt trust the partial rebuild

    • @SoonerMikeD
      @SoonerMikeD 3 месяца назад +2

      Wow! At this point Toyota should be offering to buy these trucks back as soon as these failures happen. Yes it would be expensive but is it more expensive than losing customers for life? Hope they do right by you.

    • @justing6594
      @justing6594 12 дней назад

      Look into a lemon law lawyer.

    • @tonylee6699
      @tonylee6699 10 дней назад +1

      ​@@TheGaginatorWhat was the process for the buy back? What's the requirements. I have a 24 Tundra with almost 8k miles.

  • @patrickc8190
    @patrickc8190 4 месяца назад +33

    I know a guy who had the same problem with about same mileage maybe a few more on it with a 2023. waited 3 months to get it repaired and after getting it back 7 days later it seized up again.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +2

      Wow that's absolutely awful! I was upset with having to wait a few months and getting my truck back, I can't imagine if it happened again I would be livid.

    • @patrickc8190
      @patrickc8190 4 месяца назад

      @@TheGaginator They replaced they said everything that oil passed thru. Haven't heard much from either toyota or the dealership from what he said. Not sure what his plan is now.

    • @Jeff-sp7bg
      @Jeff-sp7bg 4 месяца назад +4

      Imafraid to part with my 2000 tundra after these stories

    • @patrickc8190
      @patrickc8190 4 месяца назад +3

      @@Jeff-sp7bg Its a very small amount of new Tundras that this is happening to. All in all ,the fact that it is happening and no immediate fix is the concerning part. I had a 22 Tundra ordered and waited 14 months for it and finally gave up and bought a Sierra with a 3.0L Duramax.

    • @paulhunter9613
      @paulhunter9613 4 месяца назад +1

      @@patrickc8190 how do you know how many are having these problems?
      Toyota has always buried problems like this, even with simple recalls, DOA

  • @blank-pi9cc
    @blank-pi9cc 4 месяца назад +11

    Right now the Naturally Aspirated Toyota Tundras and 4Runners are looking really good right now even if they are used/pre-owned 😊

  • @willtacoma2ndgen661
    @willtacoma2ndgen661 4 месяца назад +14

    Dude, you should never take this truck back from Toyota. You bought a brand-new truck that has already given you an engine problem. I will take it back and tell them you need a new one. The truck is too new for all these troubles. Toyota is beginning to start building junk cars like the American ones. This has to stop

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +3

      I agree. Lesson learned

    • @GoogleDoesEvil
      @GoogleDoesEvil 5 дней назад

      Americans are building better cars now tbh

    • @willtacoma2ndgen661
      @willtacoma2ndgen661 3 дня назад

      @GoogleDoesEvil Since when and which make? 🤔🤣 All you have to do is type the year and name of the vehicle, followed by the word "problems," into the RUclips search bar. You will find millions of videos of customers complaining about the many problems with their new cars.

    • @willtacoma2ndgen661
      @willtacoma2ndgen661 3 дня назад

      @TheGaginator Hi, did you know these new Toyota Tundras qualify for the lemon law? The dealership will take it back and give you all your money back, right?

  • @tomwujek4867
    @tomwujek4867 4 месяца назад +10

    They should have kept the 5.7 V8 as an option and then mate it with an updated 10 speed automatic transmission and/or update the axle ratio to help with fuel economy. There really was no need to reinvent the wheel here.

  • @davidt8438
    @davidt8438 4 месяца назад +17

    This stuff always happens during the weekend (Plumbing usually breaks on Sunday morning) so you can have maximum trouble. Nice looking truck by the way.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +2

      Truth! Haha. God really came through during this one though. There was alot more to the story, but didn't want to make the video long. And thanks!

    • @brankokorpic7006
      @brankokorpic7006 4 месяца назад +1

      LOL.. DID YOU WANT TO SAY NICE PLUMBING PIPES??? lol

  • @williebonilla5989
    @williebonilla5989 4 месяца назад +6

    It’s crazy I get to watch your video on this issue with the 2022 Tundra. I have a 2022 SR5 Tacoma V6 and so far no problems. As I’ve been taking it for service, I noticed a 2022 Tundra Platinum with over 7k miles getting parked on the front of the dealership building with a recall fixed. I’ve been putting my eye on a new 2024 SR5 Premium package and SR5 convenience package with no dealer add ons at MSRP with our sales person. Glad I came across your video. Will hold off until Christmas to buy a new 2024/2025 Tundra. Good luck with your truck!

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +1

      I ended up having Toyota buy the truck back. It seems like the issue was resolved by the late 2023 truck luckily.

    • @brankokorpic7006
      @brankokorpic7006 4 месяца назад +1

      from my mechanical engineering perspective I'm also looking to get tundra .... last year...2021!!!!

    • @fettaboyproductions6022
      @fettaboyproductions6022 3 месяца назад

      ower steering light has nothing to do with the engine liar
      This video should come with a paid Advertisment warning
      Who hired you Chevy lol

  • @shwugyytcodm
    @shwugyytcodm 3 месяца назад +11

    I’m so glad I have the 5.7 in my tundra

  • @estebanvasquez3041
    @estebanvasquez3041 4 месяца назад +41

    lol it's funny what some consider miserable. I would consider a vehicle with a blown engine at 16k miles miserable. Hopefully Toyota gets their shit together with these turbo engines. If I had to choose between the 4.0L v6 and the 3.4L twin turbo V6, I'd choose the 4.0 1,000 times.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +2

      The engine power wasn't miserable it was the comfort for me. I could Drive the tundra for 6 hours straight without stopping but only 30 minutes to an hour in the 4Runner in my back was killing me. I put 5,000 miles on the 4Runner and did multiple trips across the country. I tried all kinds of different positions and seat cushions to help with this, but my body just didn't agree with this 4Runner

    • @mikefoehr235
      @mikefoehr235 4 месяца назад +3

      Never mind...3UR FE. 1GR FE is also near bullet proof

    • @tomphillips2608
      @tomphillips2608 4 месяца назад +1

      2011 Tacoma here. 160k 1GR-FE 4.0l. .5qt oil use in 5k oil changes. Silky smooth engine. No problems , but those seats are murder. Good luck in future Toyota trucks.

    • @mikefoehr235
      @mikefoehr235 4 месяца назад +2

      @@tomphillips2608 I had a 13. The v6 is very reliable.

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 20 часов назад

      @@TheGaginatorthat’s Toyota seats in general. They all have crappy seats idk why. Very uncomfortable on long drives

  • @kevinblock2307
    @kevinblock2307 4 месяца назад +4

    Sorry to hear about this - you never know truthfully. Any vehicle could have issues. Thx for sharing and hope everything works out in the end. Pray your next purchase goes smoothly

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +2

      Thank you for the kind words Kevin! My current daily drivers are an older Toyota, and older GM.

    • @fettaboyproductions6022
      @fettaboyproductions6022 3 месяца назад

      Power steering light has nothing to do with the engine liar
      This video should come with a paid Advertisment warning
      Who hired you Chevy lol

  • @briancoleman971
    @briancoleman971 4 месяца назад +34

    A few weeks ago I watched my neighbor’s new 1794 Tundra being hauled off on a flat bed. Toyota bought back under lemon law. Neighbor is out a ton on all the extras he bought for what he thought was going to be a dream vehicle for him. 😢

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +2

      Dang that's sad.

    • @ubeuonly
      @ubeuonly 4 месяца назад +4

      Toyota is no better than any...never as capable as big 3. Or as much technology

    • @paulhunter9613
      @paulhunter9613 4 месяца назад +8

      And Toyota will do their best to keep all this very quiet, they always have, that’s one thing they are very “reliable” about

    • @fettaboyproductions6022
      @fettaboyproductions6022 3 месяца назад +1

      Power steering failure 😂😂😂 which associates to engine being locked
      Stop capping bro

    • @ubeuonly
      @ubeuonly 3 месяца назад +3

      @@fettaboyproductions6022 this is not a Tik Tok site therefore we don't tolerate Ebonics..or ignorance

  • @kevingreen3923
    @kevingreen3923 3 месяца назад +6

    I'm a toyota dealership tech and I've seen 2 of these trucks come in with under 30,000 miles on them and the engine locked up. I love the styling and comfort of the new tundra's, but I'm weary of the engine. I wish they would've stuck with the V8

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      same man, It was the most comfortable vehicle for trips. Better than my GMC Denali

  • @user-lq4ff7ud7e
    @user-lq4ff7ud7e 4 месяца назад +31

    sorry you had such difficulty. I’m a retired service advisor/manager Lexus , Toyota, Ford etc. My son now works for Lexus, they are constantly having issues with new models and having to deliver new units with one key only due to chip shortage. I’ve been out for 7 years (bad back) but unbelievable stories like yours make me feel so bad for the industry I worked in 40 years always to strive for customer satisfaction and high survey scores. I had lost faith in the post covid work where nobody cares! I always had advisors contact all customers everyday by 3:00 even if nothing had changed. The New world is not the one i grew up in. I own several cars my most reliable is a 2000 Camary 2.2, and a ‘72 Nova. Hope you the best ! Ford has had engine problems with turbo motors as Well. Man I would have a hard time keeping that truck as nice as it is unless I was provided concrete evidence something was done to prevent future catastrophic failures. At a minimum they should offer you a free hundred thousand mile extended warranty.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +3

      Thanks for the comment! It really is disheartening seeing how much the industry doesn't care about customers. The new stuff just isn't anything close to the old stuff. I have had at least 5 older Toyotas with over 300k miles. Currently Have a 1996 Corolla beater with 205k

    • @ramiroescamilla7263
      @ramiroescamilla7263 4 месяца назад +4

      Time to go back to normal v8 power no turbos

  • @TomL3grandsons
    @TomL3grandsons 4 месяца назад +15

    Buy a Nissan Titan. Has a V8 with no cylinder deactivation and doesn’t shut off at stoplights, and they are really dealing on them since it’s the last year of production.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +3

      Idk man, I wouldn't want to buy a truck that is being discontinued either.

    • @mariop8576
      @mariop8576 3 месяца назад

      I wouldn't worry about that, it has a 5 year, 100,000 mile warranty, many mechanical parts are used on other models and OEMs have to support their products for 10 years minimum. @@TheGaginator

    • @mariop8576
      @mariop8576 3 месяца назад +3

      I bought a new 2023 pro4X XD, so it has the 6.5 foot bed, this Christmas/New Year Nissan was dealing more than the big 3, I got it for a little less than $54K OTD. It's replacing my '09 Frontier that has over 215K miles and has been bullet proof. The best vehicle I have ever owned.@@TheGaginator

    • @scottmendoza8989
      @scottmendoza8989 3 месяца назад +1

      I have one love it love it

    • @wesl.946
      @wesl.946 Месяц назад

      It’s a shame Nissan doesn’t continue it after Toyota dumps their V8. It might have driven Titan demand up. I’m looking at them now.

  • @ericlessard6890
    @ericlessard6890 4 месяца назад +19

    Yep. Spung bearing cylinder no3 for me..32k. Hâte my Truck now...

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +2

      Ridiculous right? I sold my truck back to Toyota. I'll post a video on that soon.

  • @HotSneks
    @HotSneks 4 месяца назад +12

    If you want a full size truck with a NA V8 as well as the "reliability" (I quote this because reliability is also dictated by how diligently a person maintains their truck or car) of a Japanese brand, look into the Titan. The amount of features and what you pay for a top trim Pro-4X is for lack of a better word, incredible. You get a 5 yr, 100k mile warranty too. Where I live in NY, some dealerships around me is actually offering them below MSRP since the F-150 is the go-to for most full size truck buyers.
    While Nissan sedans and crossovers with the Jatco CVT are time bombs, their truck lineup is actually legitimate.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +1

      good points here

    • @williamwhite9767
      @williamwhite9767 4 месяца назад +4

      I bought a new 2023 Titan Pro4X last June. The dealer gave me a $7k discount with the doc fee as the only adder and financed it at 0%. And the dealer included a life time drive train warranty. I'm loving it, powerful, quiet, very comfortable. Old school in many ways with its V8, hydraulic steering, no cylinder deactivation, no stop and start and not good on gas but I'm retired and don't drive much.

    • @wranglercody8422
      @wranglercody8422 3 месяца назад +3

      I bought a frontier in 22 (almost bought a titan) Nissan has really stepped up the quality in their trucks, people ignore em, very underrated.

    • @riverpirate1022
      @riverpirate1022 2 месяца назад +2

      100%, Nissan is the new Goto for quality reliable trucks and suvs.
      Never touch ANY of their cars.
      Toyota just drove their reputation, customers, and company profits off a cliff.

    • @nookbandit
      @nookbandit Месяц назад

      Better act fast, Titan is going bye bye

  • @Weatherby406
    @Weatherby406 4 месяца назад +21

    Plenty of 5.7 tundras had engine failures to start with..Don’t buy the first year even Toyota

    • @highplainsdrifter9849
      @highplainsdrifter9849 4 месяца назад

      Plenty of 5.7s 😅 ruclips.net/video/fYm3DH-_iE4/видео.htmlsi=sG8TlCVk-1o6a6pG

    • @highplainsdrifter9849
      @highplainsdrifter9849 4 месяца назад

      Plenty ruclips.net/video/z0ZJkcLOkX0/видео.htmlsi=aIIZvVf1Cc1gDhq2

    • @highplainsdrifter9849
      @highplainsdrifter9849 4 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/video/z0ZJkcLOkX0/видео.htmlsi=aIIZvVf1Cc1gDhq2

    • @highplainsdrifter9849
      @highplainsdrifter9849 4 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/video/fYm3DH-_iE4/видео.htmlsi=JrbFqYV7oaukiyeJ

    • @highplainsdrifter9849
      @highplainsdrifter9849 4 месяца назад +9

      There are also plenty of 5.7 Tundras with over a million miles proven. 😊

  • @elmerwilliamson1970
    @elmerwilliamson1970 3 месяца назад +4

    Makes my 2000 GMC Sierra SLT that I’ve owned for 23 plus years look that much better! Broke down one time in 183K miles (fuel pump). Had 5K miles on it when I bought it in 2001 for $12,900 cash!

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      That body style GM truck is one of the most reliable vehicles ever made. I've probably had close to 20 of them. I went with a 2008 GMC Yukon with a 6.2 and no DOD to worry about

  • @jeremyruss836
    @jeremyruss836 4 месяца назад +13

    Its warranty work dealerships take their time doing the engine swap. Really they should have dropped a brand new engine.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      I agree, but the issues at the time of my engine work was parts availability unfortunately. I argued for a complete engine replacement, but they could not get cylinder heads

  • @theofficialpeterkim
    @theofficialpeterkim Месяц назад +2

    It’s the bearing issue being made out of cast iron versus aluminum is the main culprit of these vehicles. Cast iron doesn’t dissipate heat as well so having bigger contraction and expansion of the material like cast iron is bound to cause problems.

  • @DIYJIM
    @DIYJIM 4 месяца назад +10

    My 22 Tundra engine locked up January 1st. The dealership it is at seems to really be trying to help me. They still do not have a date when all the parts will be delivered so it can be fixed. Not happy with big Toyota.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Hopefully yours is fixed soon! I'm going to psot a follow up video soon about this. I sold the truck back to Toyota

    • @paulhunter9613
      @paulhunter9613 4 месяца назад +1

      Unfortunately you will have to get used to being unhappy

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM 4 месяца назад

      @@TheGaginator how much did you lose? What are you replacing it with? I have thought about buying an older one.

  • @jefftravis384
    @jefftravis384 4 месяца назад +5

    Great looking truck. I have a 22 limited trdoffroad with 41k. Bought in March of 2022, build date was in February of 22. Only had little glitches there and there. Other than that the engine has been solid. I would ask toyota for a extended warranty as far as they can go. At least to hold you over a a couple years. I'll be getting a 2025 when my lease is up. Sorry you had to go through that

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +2

      Thanks for the compliment! I'm glad your truck has been good, I think these trucks will probably be fine in the long run but I just had a few that were no good from the manufacturing point. I ended up going with the Toyota buy back on this, even though I had a lifetime warranty through the dealer that I bought it from. The headache wasn't worth it

  • @cawtaba44
    @cawtaba44 4 месяца назад +21

    We just went through the same process. 22 tundra SR5 4x4 same color 😂. They had our truck just over a month and sounds like the exact same repair.. short block and components. I’ve filed a claim with Toyota asking them to re-purchase the truck because I also don’t have faith in a brand new truck with a re-built engine. I would have felt a little better if they had dropped a new factory crate motor in it instead of opting for a re-build. They had the truck for 3 months last year for a rattle in the diver side door. Out of 17 months of ownership, we’ve only enjoyed it 13 months. Love the truck and believe in Toyota as a reliable brand. I hope they do right by their customers in this situation.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +6

      This sounds like the exact same experience that I've had with my 2022 SR5. It went to the dealer three or four times for all different kinds of interior noises ranging from wind noise to rattles. All of which the dealer was unable to fix and I ended up just figuring it out myself. I felt the same way with them replacing the motor and then not having confidence in it. I went ahead and did the buyback and I'll do a video on how that process went. Thanks for the comment!

    • @jgranger2002
      @jgranger2002 4 месяца назад +8

      Having worked for toyota as a mechanic at a dealer. You can't buy a crate engine from toyota. They have short blocks. An engine with no cylinder heads. That's how they have always done it.

    • @miketerry6036
      @miketerry6036 4 месяца назад +4

      The old Toyota is dead. This is the new Toyota with Turbo slapped on everything if you’re lucky maybe you’ll get 100,000 miles out of it.

    • @nateTrh
      @nateTrh 3 месяца назад +1

      Toyota only ships short blocks and will only include heads if there's damage up there. It's standard procedure for most foreign manufacturers to only replace parts that are broken/damaged and reuse everything else.

  • @Land_Raver
    @Land_Raver 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for your truthful video. And I'm sorry for all the apologists and those who are saying not to believe what you've experienced.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for the kind words, I wasn't trying to bash Toyota or anything like that I just wanted to give my experience and maybe help someone else out that has this issue

  • @atgn-0088
    @atgn-0088 4 месяца назад +4

    Fellow DFW resident here, dump it! I know it's not apples to apples, but I had a very similar situation with a 3.5L EcoBoost SHO. The cam phaser issues popped up with less than 30k miles, and religious oil changes, but I loved the car so much and pushed through. I got to know my Service Advisor and one of her kiddos, spent about two months in a rental car while mine was getting various issues repaired. That car did not go a whole year in the four I owned it without needing some kind of work. Shortly after the warranty ended, I got a MIL for cam crank correlation (forgot the exact P code)...I was done and just sold it to Carmax with 60k miles.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +1

      Great advice. I did end up having Toyota buy it back. I am going to post a video on how that went.

    • @atgn-0088
      @atgn-0088 4 месяца назад

      @TheGaginator Glad to hear! No hate against Toyota, but I don't wanna see anyone go through that, especially another father and husband.

  • @JACCARREVIEW
    @JACCARREVIEW 3 месяца назад +3

    It’s very interesting that a new Toyota engine broke so fast. My wife and I currently own three Toyotas but I don’t think I am going to buy any new Toyota with Turbos and hybrid combined. These cars and trucks are going to be a nightmare outside warranties. They need to bring the 5.7L V8 back so that people can choose if they want a v8 or a twin turbocharged 3.4L V6. I am glad they took care of you.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      I have owned several Toyotas with over 300k miles, and will continues to buy the older ones. The EPA is the true killer of vehicles. Forcing manufacturers to conform the regulations that technology hasn’t caught up to.

  • @C.lincoln
    @C.lincoln 3 месяца назад +6

    My 2022 Tundra seized yesterday at 20811 miles. I’ve been told I’m getting a new engine. Mine is the second one my dealership has seen, both 2022’s. Thank you for posting this video. It’s good to not be alone in this situation.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      Dang that really sucks. Hoping they get it fixed up in a timely manner!!!

  • @bigandy2109
    @bigandy2109 3 месяца назад +2

    I have a 2021 Tacoma ,wanted to get a new tundra but now seeing your video I will be more than happy with the 2021 tundra with a V8

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      100% buy a 2021 or older Tundra, they are very reliable

  • @corradettimotorsports360
    @corradettimotorsports360 4 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful Tundra you got there, looks great, I bought a 2023 Tundra SR, as base as you can get them, I only have 3K on it now, I have a few issues with it, from a whistling rear air vent (dealer has a fix for it) to dash rattles and a engine start stop feature that hasn't worked in the winter (programming) My dealer has been a pleasure to work with so far, so the minor issues I have with it, I can live with. It's a shame Toyota and the dealer did not live up to their image on quality and durability in your case, a dirty engine after a rebuild is totally unacceptable and the lack of communication is a poor response on the dealer. I like my Toyota and this is my second one, but I don't think they are as bullet-poof as everyone makes them out to be.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for the compliment! I worked really hard to get this truck where I wanted to and did a lot of R&D myself at my own shop. From what I've been able to find the 2023 trucks don't have the reliability issues that the 2022 trucks did. They still have a lot of the Interior quality problems though, it went to the dealership several times for all kinds of interior noises rattles and whistling. Hopefully your truck will be great! I am just been pretty upset with the way new vehicles are. I went back to driving my old cars

    • @corradettimotorsports360
      @corradettimotorsports360 4 месяца назад +1

      @@TheGaginator I hear ya, that is why I still drive a 2005 Ford F350 6.0 Power Stroke!

  • @craigwicke4835
    @craigwicke4835 4 месяца назад +4

    What engine oil was in the engine? What was the weight?How many miles on the oil change? What was the engine rpm at cruising speed?

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад +2

      Toyota 0w-20 oil. 2k miles or less on the oil. It has been serviced the month before.

  • @johnzillah
    @johnzillah 4 месяца назад +5

    I was really wanting the new Tundra but the twin turbo V-6 was just a huge turnoff for me. I don't understand why Toyota did not try to make a hybrid version of the 5.7 with the new composite bed and lighter frame. The V-8 5.7 , 4.7, 4.6 are solid and were proven. The V-6 Turbo should have been an option like Ford does with their F-150's. I will hold on to my two V-8 Tundra's and look elsewhere for a new Truck for now. Sorry about your engine issues.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +1

      100% on all your points. Toyota has had awesome engines before this. We can thank the EPA for all the issues with new vehicles.

  • @Vaiduoklis_Owl
    @Vaiduoklis_Owl 3 месяца назад +1

    This is practically the same experience I had with RAM recently. Just got my 2021 RAM 1500 Big Horn back from them on Feb 28 after bringing it in on Jan 2, 2024. Only 16k miles and continual overheating issues. Finally found out that a cylinder head was warped and needed all new head gaskets. Damage internally was so bad they replaced the entire long block. Having it back for about a week now, I have the same feeling you do, don’t think I trust the truck anymore and trying to decide what to do… Take the gamble or sell it. Oh yeah, and service reps were just as bad at RAM… Never heard a word from anyone and couldn’t get a return call.

  • @nightfall22
    @nightfall22 3 месяца назад +1

    I have a 18 tundra… I bought it 2 years ago…. Had 17k miles and it has 27k now. I was so close buying a new gen tundra but here in commiefornia (100 mile radius) I couldn’t find the truck I wanted at msrp…. All wanted a 20k markup… F that and the tundra they rode in on. Found a limited 4x4 trd off-road crewmax in mesquite brown. Absolutely love the truck. It was a lil pricey but $47k was worth it to me. Besides the price after sitting down and doing hard thinking I didn’t want to have a v6 and deal with turbos… man, I’m glad I got what I did… the new tundras are so beautiful and the infotainment system makes me want to cry with jealousy but I simply love my thirsty girl. Brother, I truly hope you come to a decision you a live with. I too am on your side and line of thinking about what if it breaks out of warranty… I couldn’t do it. I’d get an another brand of truck or get a v8 tundra. Best of luck brother

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      I wanted a 2021 Tundra, but anything 2019-2021 was MORE expensive than a new one. I made the wrong choice

  • @fscottnoah7223
    @fscottnoah7223 4 месяца назад +9

    Considering what this guy’s been through, he seems super chill. I’d have been throwing f-bombs left & right lambasting Toyota. And here I am about to plunk down money on a hybrid ‘24 Tacoma. 🤣

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +5

      Everytime I had to talk to Toyota
      🙏 *Dear God, please help me not kill anyone today, Amen* 🙏
      Not gonna lie man, I was probably more upset at this situation than anything else in my life haha.

    • @fscottnoah7223
      @fscottnoah7223 4 месяца назад

      @@TheGaginator 🤣 “God grant be the strength and decency not to murder the QA person that birthed this faulty product into the American market.”
      Did you know of anyone else personally who was affected by these same issues?

    • @marklihsu
      @marklihsu 4 месяца назад +2

      You get to deal with a turbo and a battery! Good luck!

    • @dustincollins16
      @dustincollins16 4 месяца назад +2

      Buying the first model year run of any new vehicle is a big risk. I wouldn't touch the new 2.7 turbo tacoma for at least the next 3 years considering all the issues with the turbo tundra

    • @fscottnoah7223
      @fscottnoah7223 4 месяца назад

      @@dustincollins16 appreciate the insight. I’ve weighed the Pros and Cons and gone back and forth beyond reason. Truth is, older Tacomas have a weak v6 that often “gear-hunted” when hitting higher rpm’s. So, 6 of one, half a dozen of another. I’ll bite the bullet on this one. I’ll be starting a channel based on my experiences with the truck as well. Might give me *some* leverage with Toyota if anything goes habitually wrong.

  • @vegetar7886
    @vegetar7886 4 месяца назад +3

    My 4runner ORP is comfortable AF, drove it outta state 4 times already no complaints from me, but everyone has different body types.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      It's got to just be body type! I'm sure it's plenty reliable, but I couldn't stand driving it.

  • @aldomassa7473
    @aldomassa7473 3 месяца назад +1

    So glad I have a 2UZ-FE in my 03 4Runner, 178k and perfect.
    Excellent presentation BTW.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      Hey thanks! I bet the 4runner I had to drive would have been reliable, but it was just too uncomfortable

  • @mechaet33
    @mechaet33 4 месяца назад +1

    Man that sucks. I'm sorry you've had to deal with that. I love the body style of the new Tundras. In a perfect world, new body style with engine swap for the I force V8!

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +1

      Man that would have been great if these came with a v8! I liked alot of things about this truck

  • @jdr03272
    @jdr03272 4 месяца назад +11

    Can it be LS swapped down the line? Probably could sort that out for less than 10k no?

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +1

      Haha 100%!

    • @08turboSS
      @08turboSS 3 месяца назад

      No, because its a small twin turbo and the motor mounts amd a bunch more would need changing or custom work.

  • @stevemorris6270
    @stevemorris6270 4 месяца назад +4

    Sorry this happened to you. I have a 2023 TRD pro that has been rock solid. That dealership sounds like a nightmare to have to deal with. Just got some info on why the engines have been blowing last week. He told me that 50 engines have blown so far. The blocks were not cleaned properly after machining. Metal particles left in the engine block. He said that 2022 model year are the engines with this problem.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      I've heard the 23 models are good. I was told that the bottom end parts were sourced from a lesser quality plage for a few months. Who knows man.

    • @stevemorris6270
      @stevemorris6270 4 месяца назад

      @@TheGaginator it’s just like the turbo problems. A couple dozen trucks have a problems and the sky is falling! 😂 At the end of the day Toyota will fix it. I love my TRD pro and feel lucky to own one!

    • @davidglover3380
      @davidglover3380 4 месяца назад +3

      I have a 2023 and mine blew with 33k miles

    • @stevemorris6270
      @stevemorris6270 4 месяца назад +1

      @@davidglover3380 what did they find out when they tore it down? Were you running a JB4 tuner?

    • @davidglover3380
      @davidglover3380 4 месяца назад

      @stevemorris6270
      They think it's the Rod but it might be the main bearing
      My dealership is waiting on a Toyota guy to show up before they tear it down
      No I didn't install a tuner...

  • @MetalVentor
    @MetalVentor Месяц назад +1

    Man am I glad to have the 4.7 V8 1st Gen Toyota with 270k.

  • @michaelvaldez2955
    @michaelvaldez2955 Месяц назад +2

    my understanding is that this motor is shared between tundra, sequoia, Lexus gx and landcruiser.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  Месяц назад

      That is correct. Now even the latest 2024 models are still having this same failure !

  • @vincentdavis9920
    @vincentdavis9920 4 месяца назад +3

    Wow bro, I am very glad to hear that you and your family are okay after dealing with that ordeal, thank God. We knew that there would be some issues with the first year model of any vehicle but this one has left me seriously skeptical in my decision to purchase a new anything toyota for now. I don't know if the lifted modifications had anything to do with the diving dynamics at this point but it would sure be nice to know if it did but anyway, let's see what you will get next. I did read in your comments that you did sell it back to Toyota which I definitely would have done too and simply avoiding your calls so that they wouldn't have to explain anything to you is extremely poor customer service. A simple answer of "we don't know why your product failed like this as of yet but we will certainly have an answer of some sort for you asap would have been a better and more appropriate way of providing service to you from this dealership. Over 60k is a lot of $$$ for these vehicles and I really hope that this truck was simply a lemon and not a recurring thing for other Toyota tundra owners of the new gen.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Thank you for the kind words. After some time has passed I've been able to gain some information about the failure. Apparently the engine crankshaft bearings or associated parts were sourced from a lower quality supplier for several months in 2022 which caused the failure

    • @vincentdavis9920
      @vincentdavis9920 4 месяца назад

      You are welcome and it is both disappointing and good news, disappointing that Toyota has decided to increase their profit margin at the expense of their perceived customer satisfaction, reputation, and loyalty or is it because it's built here in the USA and secondly, it's also good news that your lifting of the truck (for which I said to myself, if anyone would know, it would be a legit mechanic) had nothing to do with the modifications of the truck in this capacity other then possibly decreasing full economy which would have left me to definitely believe that the turbo charged v6 will not be reliable after all but, it isn't the case for you. So for now, a new Tundra is still up in the air for now but I will wait for a bit and doing a lift and replacing the tires with 35's on it is still something foreseeable in the future. Bless you and your family and your subscribers and continue the good work on your youtube channel.

    • @chrissuzanneheiner4079
      @chrissuzanneheiner4079 3 месяца назад

      It’s really not the first year of that motor. It’s been out for quite a while in the Lexus, so the motors been true trade it’s just a rare thing happened to him, also tired he doesn’t want you to know where one wrong because they’re very proud of their trucks. That’s why they weren’t communicating with you.

  • @ryanbrown918
    @ryanbrown918 4 месяца назад +5

    Excess Machining Material within the Lead Main Bearing Oil Gallery...seen two myself. Early '22 Builds. Just comes down to not cleaning the block well enough after machine work was done. Has nothing to do with a poor design of the engine, etc.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Great info ^. The engine design seems solid to me, I was told there were manufacturing issues with the main bearings.

  • @tachoma8493
    @tachoma8493 4 месяца назад +2

    Keep us on the loop.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      I ended up having Toyota buy it back, and I talked about it in my next video

  • @adamrobinson984
    @adamrobinson984 4 месяца назад +2

    I’ve been super hesitant to do a aftermarket lift and tires on my 22 tundra because I’m afraid Toyota will void my warranty if I have the same issue. It’s good to hear they didn’t give you any hassle

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Yup, they will be fine as ling as you stay at 3 inches or less

    • @barryboer4232
      @barryboer4232 3 месяца назад +1

      Why waste you money on a useless lift.

  • @ralphlazio505
    @ralphlazio505 4 месяца назад +8

    My best friend of 32 years bought a brand new 2007 Toyota tundra with a 4.7 V8. He ran that thing like there was no tomorrow; reliable truck for the past 15 years, never a problem besides maintenance. He just traded it in last week for that new tundra with the V6 turbo…. I advised him against it, but he went on the head and pulled the trigger. Let’s see what happens.🙄

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      I really hope the new one is reliable for him, but there is absolutely NO WAY these turbo engines will last as long as the 4.7 and 5.7

    • @riverpirate1022
      @riverpirate1022 2 месяца назад

      Your best friend is F'd.

  • @user-ic9jz4rn1d
    @user-ic9jz4rn1d 4 месяца назад +6

    I bought a new 2022 Tundra in July of 22. I loved the ride quality and driving comfort with no squeaks or excessive wind noise. I sold my Tundra in November of 2023 while the value was still good. The main problem that convinced me to sell it was almost every time that I cold started the engine there would be like a light hammer thump as the engine lit off. This was almost like a piston detonation but dull. Very well could have been a connecting rod bearing or a piston wrist pin giving out. Either way i did not want to keep the truck plus what I had read about other problems with the newer Tundra’s. When sold my truck had 9,482 miles on the odometer. I wasted my time taking it to the dealer mechanic’s which naturally turned out as “could not duplicate”. My wife’s car is a 2023 Corolla Cross and we like every thing about it except for the very limited cubbies for storing front seat driver and passenger items such as iPhone, gum etc. but the best thing about the car is that it has a great naturally aspired engine. I doubt that I will ever buy a turbocharged vehicle again. I’m sorry for the problems that you are having with your Tundra and God bless you and your family 🙏🏻.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +2

      Thanks for the comment! I agree with sticking non turbo for daily drivers. Turbos are for my fun cars haha. I had the clunk on start, wind noise, and dash rattles also. My wife was interested in the new Corolla, or Prius, but after the issues with my truck, we got get a Chevy Volt.

    • @Steve-un9mc
      @Steve-un9mc 3 месяца назад +1

      I agree with the whole naturally aspirated engine logic. My 2015 Tundra with the 5.7 engine is going strong, not one problem. My wife’s 2017 RAV4 needed some front brake work after only about 40k miles but other than that it’s also been great. The world isn’t building new engines with reliability in mind, that has already been done. Now it’s all about emissions reductions and all these problems

  • @michaelwas8549
    @michaelwas8549 4 месяца назад +2

    As soon as they get your money its, thank you very much and have a nice day.

  • @luiscruz-no3ib
    @luiscruz-no3ib 4 месяца назад +3

    I've been on the trade for over 40 years. I will have to say the most common thing is an improper cleaning of the block before assembly. The crank will tell .Also, if they didn't replace the heads, it is because it had oil pressure. If not, it will eat the cams and journals in the heads

  • @alexgrindnshine2522
    @alexgrindnshine2522 4 месяца назад +3

    This is a common problem, I was advised from the service writers and the parts guys at our Toyota dealer not to buy the new tundra for the engines having a high failure rate. I am sure over time toyota will correct the issues. Sounds like the dealer did their best to take care of you.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Hoping all the bugs are sorted out now for other people's sake. It's the EPA who is ruining the reliability of vehicles

    • @alexgrindnshine2522
      @alexgrindnshine2522 4 месяца назад

      @@TheGaginator yeah the EPA loves to screw up a good thing

  • @chownzi2461
    @chownzi2461 4 месяца назад +2

    i bought a cheap older nissan titan replaced timing chain i like doing my own work older vehicles are the way to go cause parts are everywhere and there so much easier to work on

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +1

      Yup I agree. At my shop, we've seen that vehicle made in 2019 + are garbage. I am back to driving old stuff. My current daily drivers are a 2008 GMC and 1996 Toyota.

  • @scottmilton6766
    @scottmilton6766 4 месяца назад +1

    I have not seen one new Tundra or any Toyotas broken down on the side of the road and this is the first video I have seen on Utube. GM, Ford and Dodge do have big issues. That suck you and your family were stranded on the road. I am driving my 13th Toyota ( 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad) 90k no trips to the shop. I wish you good luck in what ever you do.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for the comment! I too have owned MANY Toyotas, several with over 300k miles, and loved them. Hopefully the bugs get worked out for other buyers

  • @periscopeup1984
    @periscopeup1984 Месяц назад +2

    Bring back the 5,7. in the new truck. It would sell like hot cakes and coffee.

  • @user-wy8bu5xm7p
    @user-wy8bu5xm7p 4 месяца назад +5

    many consumers have tried to tell Toyota to stop with the bullshit twin turbos and turbo 4 cyl now in the Tacoma. They dont listen. They will .

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Yes you're right I was a little disappointed to see that in the new Tacoma because it looks like such an awesome truck. The government is the problem driving crazy high efficiency out of small engines

    • @bad_vaporizer
      @bad_vaporizer 4 месяца назад

      It's going to take time to get better at anything. I would be more afraid of a company that never strives to be better. 10 years from now, your opinions about Toyota won't matter.

    • @marklihsu
      @marklihsu 4 месяца назад

      ​@@bad_vaporizervery true Ford's been doing turbos for over a decade now and have taken the reputation hit but I would trust them with turbos over the newly designed Toyota turbos.

  • @stevenhuss2753
    @stevenhuss2753 4 месяца назад +3

    Why was the 4Runner so miserable? Let me guess… performance?

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +2

      Haha yes performance was awful on the forerunner, but the comfort was why I hated it. I have lots of other vehicles and I've driven very slow things. I daily drive a Ford Festiva a lot of times haha. The comfort of the Forerunner was something I just couldn't get over. I could write in the tundra for 6 hours straight without stopping, but the 4Runner would destroy my back within just 30 minutes or so. I did at least five very long road trips in the 4Runner across the US and i definitely would never purchase one

  • @davidglover3380
    @davidglover3380 4 месяца назад +1

    Scotty
    What is this buyback option you are referring to?
    Was this because of the Lemon Law you submitted?
    I really need some help.
    I will trust this truck with a small block rebuild
    Thanks for the responses
    David

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Yes it was with Lemon law. I'll post a video soon

  • @samlenthall5803
    @samlenthall5803 3 месяца назад +1

    Brother I fully understand the frustration. I used to be a huge ford guy and had a major issue with my prior 2019 150. Never did sit well with me so I got rid of it because. At this point man not many trucks have the reliability of prior generations. Maybe get an extended warranty for if it happens again.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      I went back to driving older vehicles again. I've always driven things at least 15 years old if not older.

  • @MrChipDouglas1
    @MrChipDouglas1 4 месяца назад +7

    What was wrong with the 4Runner? I understand the Tundra and the 4Runner are not in the same category. All these new trucks and suvs are way overpriced.

    • @MustafarRecRoom
      @MustafarRecRoom 4 месяца назад

      I suspect that it has to do with the Tundra being a new design with all of the modern amenities and the 4Runner essentially being a 13 + year old truck. That said, you never hear of a 4Runner blowing its engine with 16K miles on the clock!

    • @Vdeinnar
      @Vdeinnar 4 месяца назад +3

      4Runner way overpriced and grossly underpowered

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      For me it was the interior comfort. I can deal with the low power, I drive plenty of low power vehicles. I could ride in the tundra for a very long time without taking breaks, but the Forerunner would kill my back after less than an hour of driving. I've owned older 4Runners and they were not a problem

    • @dennynisevic7848
      @dennynisevic7848 4 месяца назад

      100% thrue

    • @MrChipDouglas1
      @MrChipDouglas1 4 месяца назад

      ​@@TheGaginator I totally get it, I went from a 2013 Altima SL to a 2020 RX350 F Sport. The Altima seats were more comfortable on long trips to me.
      I know the Lexus has more comfortable seats in non F sport models. Maybe the limited 4Runner has better seats then the one you drove.
      I was looking to purchase a 4runner before they pull the V6 and the 5 speed for reliability reason.

  • @DoneDeal2
    @DoneDeal2 4 месяца назад +4

    4Runner miserable??

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +1

      I've had older 4runners and I really enjoyed them. This truck was just so uncomfortable I could not write in it for 30 minutes without having back pain where I could ride in my Tundra for 6 hours without taking a break no problem. The lack of power in the 4runner was also a complaint. I'm sure they're great for some people

  • @jP-nw7nm
    @jP-nw7nm 3 месяца назад

    Would be awesome to hear more about the 4runner fails. Man I would be outraged if my family was stranded and everything you went through. Seems like you're a peaceful guy props to you!

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      The 4runner was just so uncomfortable. I tried really hard to make it work. I used 5 different types of cushions even. I'm sure plenty of people like them. It was an AWFUL situation for sure, but hey, God's got a plan and it always works out.

  • @clayfitzgerrell1830
    @clayfitzgerrell1830 4 месяца назад +1

    Hey nice truck the wife and i have the 2019 Toyota Tundra double cab sr5 not 4wd but has everything else like bed cover and so fourth our engine bay was filthy also i have a pressure washer(ryobi 2000 psi) and i covered the entire engine in car wash soap and then used a tip on the pressure washer that allowed the water to come out at a lower pressure to knock off all of the dirt/and grime off the engine it came out sparkling clean where you can eat off it. i also used my air compressor and blow gun to blast water from all of the electrical connectors under the hood i made sure everything was completely dry and then started the truck up and have not had any issues. i guess these engines just get filthy.

  • @Troy342
    @Troy342 4 месяца назад +4

    Like I said before. The turbo engines won’t last

  • @Two_Buck
    @Two_Buck 4 месяца назад +5

    As a Toyota fan boy, I am not a fan of any part of your story. Especially the sh_tty service from the dealer. I've been skeptical of the new generation with the turbo engines. Now I'm really worried. I just bought a 2021 with the V8 and love it. Hope it lasts me a long time.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Yes I'm a Toyota Fanboy as well I'll admit it. I have owned many many Toyotas ranging from pretty much every model that they make. I don't think you're going to have any problems with your 2021, those trucks routinely see 300,000 miles

  • @edwardsafaryan5676
    @edwardsafaryan5676 3 месяца назад +2

    My v8 tundra had no engine cap for a week. Dealer forgot to put the cap back after an oil change. It was seating under the hood the whole time. Oil spilled under the hood i took it back they admitted their mistake and gave me new oil change and complete wash . V8 runs with no issues even after all this happened. V8 is simple and does not quite on you.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад +1

      100% The v8 is the way to go.

  • @ArnoldsDesign
    @ArnoldsDesign 3 месяца назад +1

    Gorgeous truck. I said when this engine first came out. If they're going to take a smaller V6 block and push the same hp as a larger V8 block, that hp now has to be distributed over 6 pistons, rods, and bearings instead of 8. It also has a smaller crank. Because of that, I've been saying that they hopefully upgraded all the bearing areas, rods, crank, etc to take that added stress per part. Typically when you take a smaller engine and increase the power this much, you reduce life. Same with engine speed. Turbo engines tend to rev higher to spool turbos. Rule of thumb is, if you run twice the engine speed, you get half the life. But maybe they did upgrade all the bearing areas, and this was just a machining mistake. As far as I'm concerned, turbocharging a car engine is fine, because the engine is not under heavy load very often. With a truck however, it's not only a heavier vehicle, but it's expected to tow, and haul heavy loads. It's a lot to ask out of a smaller chunk of iron.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад +1

      Solid info here, and right on point ^

  • @roofcamper3473
    @roofcamper3473 4 месяца назад +6

    bring back the 3ur-fe

    • @desertblade1874
      @desertblade1874 4 месяца назад

      I'll buy the old generation... 5.7l V8 all the way and it'll be cheaper, more reliable and easier to maintain

    • @roofcamper3473
      @roofcamper3473 4 месяца назад

      @@desertblade1874 yep, only a coolant valley plate to worry about every 100k. Not a bad DIY job

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      haha heck yeah

  • @ML-lg4ky
    @ML-lg4ky 4 месяца назад +5

    Toyotas not built in Japan 👎

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      BOO indeed. Assembled in Texas, but parts sourced from Mexico among other places :(

  • @mackman1480
    @mackman1480 4 месяца назад

    Was reading through the comments and getting depressed about you and others getting there dream vehicle only to have it be a dealership garage long term guest. I remember watching videos with the former truck chief engineer comparing the old 5.7 Tundra to the competition and how they would sacrifice fuel economy for reliability etc etc. I am surprised they did not replace the whole motor since they must have spares now that the model has been out for a few years. I have a 2015 double cab SR5 plus with 5.7 and TRD off road package with about 90 thousand miles in central Canada which has real winters. Other than regular maintenance I replaced tires at 60 thousand miles and changed the belt tensioner and belt. If you liked the old body style I would consider a low mileage 2021. I saw some videos of the new Tundra with rear door window trims not lining up, air whistling in rear windows. door handles rattling and driver seat trim cracking. Good luck.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +1

      It really is sad to see all these new vehicles going bad. At my shop, it seems all the major brands have gone down hill on quality since 2019. When I bought this truck in Sept 2022, it was cheaper to buy a brand new vehicle than a used one. I searched for 2 months all over for a 2021 in decent trim for less than $55k and couldn't find one.
      I sold the tundra back to Toyota and went back to driving older vehicles.

  • @jjohnson8977
    @jjohnson8977 4 месяца назад +3

    v8 2021 tundra😇. As high as 21mpg on the Hiway no lie. Last of the keeper Tundras for a while at least

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      I wish i did this. At the time that i bought this truck, a used 2012 was selling for MORE than a new one. I couldn't bring myself to pay more for a used vehicle. My mistake.

  • @dougnichols3358
    @dougnichols3358 4 месяца назад +6

    Debunking the myth of Toyota quality.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Unfortunately in this case. I've owned several Toyotas with over 300k miles though.

    • @riverpirate1022
      @riverpirate1022 2 месяца назад

      Wrong, Toyota previous gen vehicles are the best in the world and it's not a debate or even a close race.
      These new gen smaller displacement turbo pos engine are destroying the brand and customer base.

  • @artdunn9474
    @artdunn9474 3 месяца назад

    Have a 2023 -- put 12k on it so far. No issues at all. Big comfy hauler that's crazy quick too.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      Hopefully you'll never have any issues out of it. I really did love a lot of things about this truck, the comfort and towing capability where my two favorite things. It towed better than my V10 F250 and got double the fuel mileage

  • @josemuzquiz9922
    @josemuzquiz9922 3 месяца назад

    Man I feel your pain...had a similar issue but with 2023 Ford Explorer ST we bought a year ago. 2 months after purchasing ( not to mention waiting 7 months to have it built) with 1600 miles had powertrain malfunction, service engine soon, & pre-collision assist not available messages. Had it towed to our local dealer & had to wait over 2 months. We did same as you filed a lemon law buy back. At end we had a choice to return it or receive a settlement from Ford. We kept the car with the settlement money. It turned out to be software issues. Had modules replaced & reprogrammed. I finally got a letter in the mail from Ford yesterday to correct the rear camera issues that has been plaguing these Explorers. I'm hoping it helps with the pre-collision assist that still pops up from time to time. Trust me I wanted to get rid of it but seems every manufacturer is suffering all kinds of recalls. Just recently heard Toyota Tacomas are getting hit too. Hopefully you get compensated for your troubles. East Texas resident here.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      Oh geez this sounds awful, 7 months! I had Toyota buy it back

  • @forwhomthebelltolls392
    @forwhomthebelltolls392 12 дней назад

    Thanks for the honesty. One doesn't find it much these days. I own a 2014 Subaru WRX STI 5-door, and despite thousands (maybe millions by now, I don't know) complaints about engines self-destructing, the failures (most being similar to your supposed crankshaft bearing failure, or piston ring failure) were being caused by aggressive throttle application under 2,500 RPM causing excessive boost pressures and creating major havoc with engine internals. I have never had a problem with mine (I also own a 2002 WRX bugeye wagon) because I don't get on the boost until after 3K RPM. Teaching younger generations to not be so aggressive with throttle application is difficult, to say the least. I do own two Tundras, one a 2006 with the 4.7L V8, and a 2018 with the 5.7L. The 2006 Tundra is by FAR a better truck, in my opinion. I bought the 2018 in May 2018, and have pretty much just stored it since. It's only got 4K miles on it, but the '06 has over 270K with NO problems except for the factory recall for ball joints.

  • @YerBoyTroy
    @YerBoyTroy 4 месяца назад +1

    Sucks to hear man. We got a 2024 DC TRD OR and a 19 Tacoma TRD Sport. Love them both and both have given 0 issues. First year redesign gremlins are always a shot in the dark but this is the absolute worst luck you can have with a new vehicle, for what its worth it could have happened to anybody with any vehicle. Hopefully Toyota sorts you out, if they try to push a rebuild on you and deny a full engine swap/buyback could be worth going the legal route. A rebuild isnt worth it as it would tank the resale value down the road
    I get what you mean about the 4runner too, we originally were going to get one over the taco but didnt find it all that nice to drive given the price premium. Still wanted something bullet proof though so the Taco came home instead.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      True, I knew full well not to buy a first year. I could maybe stand the 4runner if it wasn't so uncomfortable, and maybe had another 50hp down lower.

  • @nebaldeby5369
    @nebaldeby5369 4 месяца назад +1

    Sorry to hear about your stress. If you can trade it in look at the Nissan Titan, it has a 5.6 V8

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for the comment, and I've seen those have been really reliable

  • @fox_5oh203
    @fox_5oh203 2 месяца назад +2

    Im a technican at a Toyota dealer and I can comfortably say the new generation Tundras are JUNK!!!! From fuel lines leaking, turbos failing and engines locking up do not own these trucks out of powertrain warranty. I dont even wanna mention the 5 or 6 recalls already out on them. If you own the 5.7 UR Series V8 Trucks KEEP EM!!!!!!!!

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  2 месяца назад

      100%!! The 5.7 trucks are still the bomb. We have a customer that brings his fleet trucks to out shop, and they are all Tundras with 200-300k miles. Never any bigger issues than common wear

  • @Fireballsocal
    @Fireballsocal 4 месяца назад +1

    I don't blame you for selling back the truck. Toyota has been exceptionally responsible historically regarding covering out of warranty failures but the peace of mind over not having to worry about it trumps always wondering what if. Tundradude34 featured a '22 that already has 100K on the clock so I assume your failure is an exception rather than the rule. Time, of course, will tell.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      Yeah, Toyota was really nice to deal with on that side of things. Post a video soon that I made on the buyback process

  • @mzrzfxr
    @mzrzfxr 3 месяца назад

    Great information on the truck and man that sucks on your whole ordeal. That’s crazy about the engine failing, I get first year stuff bugs but that’s really unacceptable. I would lemon law this, as it will show up in a car fax and your right who knows if it happens again. Get your cash back and move on.
    I almost got a 2023 1794 and passed on it, it was the hybrid model and when I’d make sharp turns in 2wd or 4hi on a test drive it would stall out and then lurch violently when moving again, also a roof leak from the sunroof. I got a 24 Sierra AT4X diesel, it’s had issues too, limp mode from a bad egr harness, radio failed, battery replaced. Lemon law is 30 days out of service or more than 3 times same repair, at least in MI. I think TX may be similar. I would think you’re going to pass the out of service timeline to get it. File sooner then later. They do take some mileage out of the lemon law buyback, usually lawyer will sue and have the manufacturer pay the legal fee. Of course the dealer gets a cut too for facilitating it, manufacturer pays them, kinda hilarious the dealer gets money for doing nothing (at least here in MI).

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад +1

      Good info here ^ Owning a repair shop, I can tell you that anything newer than 2019 is garbage so far. I went back to owning older stuff.

    • @mzrzfxr
      @mzrzfxr 3 месяца назад

      Im thinking of going back to a ridgeline, had a 19 and it had zero issues. Maybe even a used 19 or before, low mileage, clean. Too bad stuff just isn’t made well, really seems pretty pervasive all around with many brands…

  • @tarrancecovington7894
    @tarrancecovington7894 12 дней назад +1

    Any 1794 with engine issues? I have a 22’ 1794 trd with 20k miles mostly highway. No issues so does the trim matter?

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  9 дней назад

      It doesnt seem that the trim matters. They have failed in all trims so far

  • @acon7846
    @acon7846 27 дней назад

    What was wrong with the 2023 4Runner? I have a 2016 Limited and love it. Glad you got your truck back.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  25 дней назад

      It was a comfort thing for me. Im sure it was just my body type.

  • @satzawesome
    @satzawesome 4 месяца назад

    I have of the early last gen tundra v8. The 07 and 08 had alot of transmission issues. The issues disappered post 2009 when toyota did a change inside.
    At 155k my tundra gernaded the transmission. I put 5k to get it fixed. Still tows my 7k trailer for past 30k miles at 185k.
    Outside of that the truck has been good other than a airbag light that cost me 2k to fix a feq years ago.
    But still running strong😂 . No rust pulls my trailer all day and the crewmax has space

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад

      I should have bought a 5.7 for sure. I tried to get a 17-21 Tundra, but they were almost the same price as a new one, and I just made a poor choice

  • @easttexasengineering3489
    @easttexasengineering3489 3 месяца назад +1

    If your into the Japanese market, you seriously need to drive the Titan XD. It’s more of a truck and way more family friendly with seating room, etc.
    I had a tundra and was not happy, now I have a 2021 Ram3500 HD and a 2020 nissan Titan XD, can’t be happier.
    Very sorry for your situation, we spend way to much for these trucks to go through this crap.

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for the comment! You are not he first to recommend the new Titan, I have heard they are good trucks so far!

  • @mjfamgo6563
    @mjfamgo6563 4 месяца назад +2

    I am sorry this happened to you! It’s an extremly low number and appears to be problem with machining!This happens to a lot of new engines mine is end of 22 and has now 34k miles and is rock solid! It’s about quality control! They have the same engine in Land Cruiser in Japan and Europe and not a single problem! Unfortunately it’s American quality control! Toyota will not place this engine in their legendary Land Cruiser that is quarantined to last 20+ years! I don’t expect any different from this engine if maintained with oil changes 5k miles and not modified the turbo! I have towed rv cross country with it 6 times!

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад

      34k miles, im sure your truck will be good for the long haul. All of the trucks with bad engines didn't last more than 25k I've found

    • @davidglover3380
      @davidglover3380 4 месяца назад

      Mine had 33k and it blew 2023 Tundra

  • @laserant
    @laserant 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for sharing

  • @Tundra-pw2cu
    @Tundra-pw2cu 4 месяца назад +2

    What did you purchase in place of the Tundra after they bought it back?

    • @TheGaginator
      @TheGaginator  4 месяца назад +9

      An older GMC

    • @fettaboyproductions6022
      @fettaboyproductions6022 3 месяца назад +1

      ower steering light has nothing to do with the engine liar
      This video should come with a paid Advertisment warning
      Who hired you Chevy lol

    • @steverugerguy9606
      @steverugerguy9606 3 месяца назад

      Now your talking...i have a gmc sierra..175000 trouble free miles.​@@TheGaginator

    • @riverpirate1022
      @riverpirate1022 2 месяца назад +1

      @@TheGaginator LMAO wow you went from huge mistake to huge mistake!
      How can you be a mechanic who owns a shop?
      You need to end this youtube channel and sell your shop, every time you say something you embarrass yourself further buddy.
      This is now a comedy channel, nothing more.