‘26 SR5 engine failure -9290 miles

Piece of shit trucks

 

Moments after this it started downshifting violently - knocking - as soon as i pulled into the service bay at the dealer (was going to get 35s installed) the engine shut off and would not restart.

 

Oh wow. You've had a time with these 3rd Gens. Hate to hear about the failure. Let us know what the final diagnosis is. Sure sounds like the same ol same ol which is disappointing to hear this far into the game. This post unfortunately didn't age well.......

https://www.tundras.com/threads/spr...35a-teardown-vids.166319/page-32#post-4117464

 

Sorry that happened to you

 

Not the first time someone on here that said "it'll never happen to my truck" had to eat crow.

Sorry @jwolfet

 

Lol. No it didn't.

 

I hate that anyone has to go through a vehicle failure, as most of us rely on our vehicles to get shit done. Even worse on these newer, much higher priced trucks. I just can't believe they haven't sorted this mess yet. My dumbass keeps looking at new Seqouia's and GX's for the wife. I should know better.

 

WOW. This flat out sucks. Really does. I try to not comment negatively on the 3rd gen threads at all, but this is ridiculous. Sorry you got bit. This should not be happening at this point.....you'd think with the 5th model year?

 

sucks for sure...

 

I'm so sorry to hear about your truck especially after getting your new lift!

 

Damn, @jwolfet, sorry brother. And only a few days after putting your Toyota lift on, too. Just sucks.

Keep us posted on the diagnosis.

 

That really sucks man, sorry to hear. Definitely post how everything goes.

 

Keep us posted on what's next. Seems like you had issues from the get go. Sounds like she locked up!

 

Sorry, this happened.
It would be interesting to see what the actual issue is.
Good luck..

 

ya, would be good to get the official it shit out a bearing so we know for sure.

 

Sucks for OP. Even if it’s not the dreaded bearing issue, I wouldn’t be super confident in a truck that acted like he described.

 

That way I'll be prepared..
Be intersting to know if it's the engine, transmission, ECU, who knows?
All that extra time in the dealership's hands, there is no telling..

 

Well, the OP claimed that me, and others, who complained about the Gen 3 had “manopause” and needed a “crying corner”. That was just a few months ago.

I’m truly sorry he’s eating crow, now, but karma can be a bitch.

I hope it all works out for the best for him.

 

Hopefully not a bearing. Could be something else of course.

 

Is this in Washington?

I think I discussed and saw your truck with the master tech

 

Lemon law
Get on it STAT!

 

That truly sucks. For sure the Mothership should provide you a new equal trim truck.

I know the day will come when my '23 goes in for a replacement engine - which seems strange as the original runs issue free.

Roll the dice. It seems like there are no winners for us buyers.

I'm gonna drive mine until the replacement engine shits the bed - then tow it to the scrap yard and forever avoid another Totota purchase.

 

Sorry to hear. I'm trying to remember, but where you the one who said they were having throttle delay? I can't find that thread or post. This was something like a week or two ago.

 

Yup i ate crow with that terd. I now have a '26 TRD Tacoma.

 

Not sure if there is something wrong with the forum - but can't post any pictures.

 

This was the truck right when the CEL kcikedon and it started downshifting like crazy and requiring lots of pedal pressure to even maintain 30mph.

 

not exactly it was cranking - but making metallic sounds... I am done with it someone elses problem now.

 

Good looking Tacoma! Glad the 3rd gen debacle is behind you

 

Congrats on the new Tacoma, hope it serves you well!!

 

Welp, I'm done working on these V35A engines. Need break. I mean not that kind of 'break' but the other 'break!'

Bring back the 2uz engines!

On a serious note, my condolences to those bearings. Hope you get you truck fixed with a seasoned V35A engine master/builder.