Toyota Tundra years to avoid
More than twice the Tundra's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Tundra years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota Tundra complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Tundra problems
All model years combined.
- Body1,730
- Engine1,110
- Brakes962
- Suspension815
- Transmission808
- Fuel system584
- Airbags494
- Acceleration463
- Electrical461
- Steering344
- Driver assistance186
- Lights169
Most reported problems on the Toyota Tundra
Ball joint 316Check engine light 288Stalling 194Brake failure 95No deployment 75Premature wear 55Collision warning 45Shudder 35
Toyota Tundra problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 37 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 144 | Engine | 4,605 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2024 | - | 358 | Engine | 15,000 | 10 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2023 | - | 417 | Engine | 30,000 | 13 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2022 | 32 | 433 | Engine | 29,000 | 13 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2021 | 93 | 24 | Electrical | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 86 | 48 | Fuel system | 3,000 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 78 | 74 | Fuel system | 17,511 | 9 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 76 | 100 | Electrical | 8,000 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 83 | 78 | Electrical | 16,000 | 5 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 77 | 120 | Brakes | 15,000 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 88 | 51 | Brakes | 70,000 | 4 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 82 | 93 | Electrical | 40,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 82 | 85 | Engine | 54,000 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 74 | 156 | Engine | 79,786 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2011 | 72 | 135 | Engine | 70,000 | 10 | 6 | |
| 2010 | 67 | 163 | Suspension | 41,630 | 15 | 13 | |
| 2009 | 86 | 38 | Transmission | 60,000 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 42 | 327 | Acceleration | 42,396 | 12 | 24 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 34 | 390 | Transmission | 48,419 | 12 | 26 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 24 | 545 | Body | 96,000 | 10 | 38 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 35 | 377 | Body | 82,450 | 12 | 33 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 30 | 466 | Body | 103,000 | 8 | 25 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 36 | 399 | Body | 100,000 | 7 | 26 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 33 | 482 | Body | 91,200 | 3 | 30 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 38 | 415 | Body | 102,000 | 2 | 27 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 1,011 | Body | 99,959 | 3 | 43 | |
| 1999 | - | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 74
Toyota Tundra warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Toyota Tundra
What years of the Toyota Tundra should you avoid?
2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2022 and 2023. Each has more than twice the Toyota Tundra's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 545, mostly about body and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Tundra?
2015, 2019 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (51, 74 and 78).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Tundra?
Body, with 1,730 complaints across all years, followed by engine (1,110) and brakes (962).
How many recalls does the Toyota Tundra have?
74 recalls between 1999 and 2026. The 2010 model year has the most, with 15.
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