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Toyota Tundra Reliability Grade

AOverall

Excellent reliability

EngineA-
TransmissionA

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Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Toyota Tundra earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 5 full-size trucks we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,510 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Toyota Tundra reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2000C-2001B-2002C+2003B-2004B-2005B-2006B2007C+2008C2009A-2010B-2011B2012B+2013A2014A2015A2016A2017A2018A2019A2020A2021A2022F2023F2024F

Best years: 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021

Years to avoid: 2022–2023 (engine failure / knocking)

Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.

How long does the Toyota Tundra last?

350,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Toyota Tundra problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Toyota Tundra, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Toyota Tundra vs. other full-size trucks

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Toyota Tundra A- A A
Chevrolet Silverado B C+ B-
Ram 1500 C+ B- C+
Ford F-150 B D C
GMC Sierra B- C C

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Toyota Tundra reliability FAQ

Is the Toyota Tundra reliable?

Excellent reliability. The Toyota Tundra earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 5 full-size trucks we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,510 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Toyota Tundra last?

We estimate a well-maintained Toyota Tundra lasts around 350,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Toyota Tundra?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Toyota Tundra model years are 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

What Toyota Tundra years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Toyota Tundra years to be most careful with are 2022 and 2023. The 2022 grades an F overall (engine F, transmission F), and its top engine/transmission problem is engine failure / knocking. The 2023 grades an F overall (engine F, transmission F), and its top engine/transmission problem is engine failure / knocking.

Is the Toyota Tundra transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Tundra transmission an A (excellent reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Toyota Tundra engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Tundra engine an A- (excellent reliability).