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2nd Gen Owners - how reliable are the 3rd Gens?

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by Eurodriver, Jul 9, 2023.

  1. Jul 9, 2023 at 10:26 AM
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    Eurodriver

    Eurodriver [OP] New Member

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    Just wondering when the problems show up - you guys seem to know best.

    Odometer hit 80k today. Should I be worried?

     
    Last edited: Sep 25, 2023
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  2. Jul 9, 2023 at 10:37 AM
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    EmergencyMaximum

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    Not sure what 2nd gen has got to do with it, but if it's any indication. You're looking at some worry free miles ahead. My 2010 was by far the most reliable vehicle. Never stranded me. Only thing happened was 2ndary injection pumps failure, which was addressed under recall. I was even able to drive fine home and to dealer on limp mode.(very drivable actually).

    Pretty colour
     
  3. Jul 9, 2023 at 10:54 AM
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    BoulderGT3

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    Be worried? You should be terrified. Have you required medication to keep your Gen 3 terror in check?
    Truck looks like new. Glad it's going well.
    Mine is pretty dull. It's only a month old but everything works as it should.
     
  4. Jul 9, 2023 at 11:57 AM
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    Sr5yota

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    Mattedfred and 22whatwedo like this.
  5. Jul 9, 2023 at 12:01 PM
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    WhiteTundra0013

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    How did you get so many miles on so fast? That is what, 40.000 miles per year, are you a hot shot delivery driver or some thing like that?
     
  6. Jul 9, 2023 at 12:18 PM
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    Kap1

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    Does anyone have access to carfax to try pull the Maintenance or repair history for this 155k miles truck?

    So we can see in case the dealership replaced you know what...

    • 5TFLA5AB6NX002731
     
  7. Jul 9, 2023 at 12:20 PM
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    Metro14536

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    I would be worried
    Def not the 5.7L :popcorn:
     
  8. Jul 9, 2023 at 12:25 PM
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    Kap1

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    Answered my own question, dealer has carfax available

    https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=DEY_0&vin=5TFLA5AB6NX002731

    Seems like oil changes at 10-11k miles, at any random place possible (random non Oem filters) ... And not all oil changes were reported to carfax.

    Only repair done was the throttle body replaced at 115k miles in Iowa, truck was based in Texas.


    Soooo... No turbo issues, no bearing issues, 150k miles and barely any maintenance
     
  9. Jul 9, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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    Breathing Borla

    Breathing Borla I'd rather be fishing

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    yes they are shit boxes, ha.
     
  10. Jul 9, 2023 at 2:07 PM
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    MrKABC

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    @Eurodriver Hahaha it's not even Friday and a great way to poke the 2nd gen bear!

    You forgot to include a pic of your odometer so we can celebrate this momentous occasion!

    Feel free to leave out the pix of the bricked engine, blown turbos, dangling side view mirrors, dead instrument cluster (except for the "full" fuel gauge), and blown out door seals that the 2nd gen folks are absolutely, positively certain you are hiding! :rofl:
     
  11. Jul 9, 2023 at 5:33 PM
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    EmergencyMaximum

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    And 3rd gen gang is bullies.

    Unsubscribed.
     
  12. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:44 PM
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    szabo101

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    You made it to 80k in under two years, it must be most reliable.

    Instead of asking 2nd gen owners, why not ask 3rd gen owners that had various turbo issues, roof leaks, transmission failures, and blown engines? I am glad your vehicle seems to be serving you well, and don't wish new vehicle trouble on anyone, but a sample of 1 only matters to you.
     
  13. Jul 10, 2023 at 5:07 AM
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    hagrid

    hagrid The most diverse of Diversity Hires!

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    paynuss stretchers
    Who cares about bearings when you have to look at this when the garage door opens:
    largest-mouth-1.jpg


    lulz!
     
  14. Jul 10, 2023 at 5:28 AM
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    hagrid

    hagrid The most diverse of Diversity Hires!

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    paynuss stretchers
    I heartily agree.

    Meanwhile, the 2.5 gens be like:
    downloadfile-11.jpg
     
  15. Jul 10, 2023 at 6:20 AM
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    Silver17

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    Not sure how reliable they are, I just know the tundra FB pages never looked like this in prior years. Only been following the 22+ page for 4 months…

    https://vimeo.com/843863199
     
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  16. Jul 10, 2023 at 9:09 AM
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    Kap1

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    Now the Eurodriver has his own trolling thread. We've had the f150 vs Tundra trolling thread now it's Tundra Gen 2 vs Gen 3 trolling thread. :)
     
  17. Jul 10, 2023 at 9:12 AM
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    Taco-Spike

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  18. Jul 10, 2023 at 10:59 AM
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    Tundrastruck91

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    Surprises me as well, then again people make fun of me being on a truck forum.
     
  19. Jul 10, 2023 at 12:24 PM
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    Jaypown

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    You started a thread to troll people that don't like your truck. Bored? I am, that's why I'm commenting on this post instead of just moving on lol
     
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  20. Jul 10, 2023 at 12:34 PM
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    MrKABC

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    This thread delivers! Cracking up at the pix above. The guy in the stall next to me probably thinks I'm insane. :bananadance:
     
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  21. Jul 10, 2023 at 12:37 PM
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    Aerindel

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    Meanwhile first gen owners.....

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