New Toyota Tundra’s Recalled for Spun Crank Bearing

[Renze]

I wish we could get a Hilux here...

My neighbour took delivery of one in March. He had to wait a year for delivery.

 

[Renze]

How in the world did Toyota ever get the reputation they have? The PR team must have been brilliant.

The Hilux and Landcruiser you guys cant get...

Now, how American built Toyotas got that reputation, thats the question...

 

[sd455dan]

I hate to rain on anyone's parade and I have driven or owned Toyotas for over 50 years.
To say that Toyota will take care customers is Totally off the mark, as in hogwash.

In the past 15-20 years and as recently as a year ago, Toyota has settled many lawsuits, class action suits, over a plethora of complaints. My wife's Toyota Prius had an inverter issue where the electronics in the HV inverter could fail and could, and did, leaving motorists stranded in a middle lane of a busy California freeway. There were some reported fatalities.

I would love to say that TMC stepped up to the plate and assisted all of the affected car owners but no, they denied, denied denied, were caught in lies and were caught lying in Court and the NTSB over this, the gas pedal sticking issue, the emissions issue, their cut throat consumer loan practices etc
I would estimate that TMC has paid out well over 2 billion dollars in fines to the Feds and compensation to US consumers.

These were not voluntary paybacks or rebates. TMC was forced to do so. I did not mentioned all of the criminal complaints and it grieves me to give a synopsis on a company I once thought very highly of. NO MORE.

Just search for Toyota class action suits. re our Tundra's, expect more lies and obfuscation.

I still think very highly of my old Tundra, but trust the dealer or the Corp? NO F Way.


of course YMMV

And now Toyota was caught falsifying Crash Test safety data on some of their cars. Looks to be mainly Europe?

Already hit with a 15 Billion drop in market value, they also halted sales of some models.

Toyota lost over $15 billion in market value last week after being caught falsifying tests

The wide-ranging inspection by the transport ministry also found that irregularities were also found in automakers Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha.

www.nbcnewyork.com

Several other Japanese manufacturers caught up in this as well.

 

[BruceSH]

Just stop.. I added the same thing everyone else added. Context. When we talk about our favorite or not so favorite, whatever, the logical thing to do is compare it to it's competitors. I bought my first Toyo in 1976, my first Datsun in 1979. There have been few years that I haven't owned at least one of them. I could only wish that my newest Ram truck is as good as my 2008 Tundra has been.

JUST STOP

Your "context" distracts from the stated OP's info about failing new Tundra engines. There is no context in hearing about your first Datsun. Provide info on recent Toyota failings with their Tundra that many people have recently bought and have legitimate concerns. There are thousands of late model Tundra's, used, on CarMax and other sites with extremely low mileage, quite possibly due to the ominous engine issues and Toyota's response to the CURRENT issue. Why do we need to hear about your first Toyota from 1976?
Again, what does it matter and what does it add to this thread? I would prefer to from informed sources that can help predict TMC's plan to assist us, Toyota Tundra owners, some with very healthy payment plans.

 

[Minsid]

And now Toyota was caught falsifying Crash Test safety data on some of their cars. Looks to be mainly Europe?

Details on that one are debatable regarding whether it is a bad thing unless you are a stickler for the exact rules. They used data from development testing that passed to higher levels than required instead of repeating tests. That one I don't hold against them.

Selling driver data collected by their in vehicle system and app to anyone that wants to pay, that I'll hold against em.

 

[ruffdog]

"Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on July 15, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331."

 

[workinonit]

JUST STOP

Your "context" distracts from the stated OP's info about failing new Tundra engines. There is no context in hearing about your first Datsun. Provide info on recent Toyota failings with their Tundra that many people have recently bought and have legitimate concerns. There are thousands of late model Tundra's, used, on CarMax and other sites with extremely low mileage, quite possibly due to the ominous engine issues and Toyota's response to the CURRENT issue. Why do we need to hear about your first Toyota from 1976?
Again, what does it matter and what does it add to this thread? I would prefer to from informed sources that can help predict TMC's plan to assist us, Toyota Tundra owners, some with very healthy payment plans.

Dude, this is a tractor forum, chill out. There have been multiple posts about the writer's first Toyota or Ford or Datsun in this thread, including yours. No idea what your ass rub is over me but get over it.

 

[workinonit]

The Hilux and Landcruiser you guys cant get...

Now, how American built Toyotas got that reputation, thats the question...

When did we stop being able to get Landcruisers?

 

[dodge man]

I believe Toyota and Honda have been over rated for years. I think they build high quality vehicles but they’re not that special.

 

[sixdogs]

The Hilux and Landcruiser you guys cant get...

Now, how American built Toyotas got that reputation, thats the question...

Toyotas got their reputation from the buying habits of American consumers who chose in their own self-interest to get the best value for their money. No one coerced them, no fancy ad gave them market share and no brand loyalty is there that wasn't earned.

I've seen Toyota trucks left outside at 25 below (in northern New England), started at 7am, slammed into gear and driven all day like stolen and left outside again at night. Next day, rinse and repeat. And it's this kind of word-of-mouth that travels. They just build vehicles that people are willing to spend their money on.

All makers make both good and bad but my Toyotas have been absolutely trouble free for me. No weird glitches and I feel I got my money's worth.

But now, I'm concerned about the turbos and I know I don't want one. I hoping if they do go south someone else will develop something that I can trust. We'll just have to wait and see.