Looking at 2018 tundras.

I was thinking about getting a 2018 are they as reliable as the tacomas? I had 18 sr and was in an accident so I’m looking for a replacement right now. I almost got the tundra last time. I want the room and the power now so just wondering if they have any issues I need to be aware of? I plan on keeping it basically forever. Could go up to a 21 maybe. I don’t like the 22s they messed up the beautiful front end what a shame.

 

2018’s still had the transmission cooler. I just bought a 2019 Limited CM TRD OR. Love it so far, had it for 2 months now, hasn’t broken down yet. Super reliable!!

 

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I went from a 2015 TRD Sport Taco to a 2018 TRD OR Tundra. Love my tundra way more, much more useful. Only ‘issue’ ive had was a recall for the sensor gasket on the grill that took 20 mins for the dealer to replace. Otherwise zero issues. Only one I forsee is the lubeless bend-overs from the dealers right now. (I paid $32,500 for mine w 10k miles on it in May 2020.. ive been offered $13k over that from the dealer i had the recall on.. over my dead body would I ever sell my truck, and even then its willed to my husband. )

 

tranny problems 18s got it thanks. Looks like I’ll be aiming for 19-21

 

No.. the 2018 was the last year of the transmission cooler for towing. The 19+ doesnt have it.

 

2018 is probably one of the best years for the 2.5 gen. Extremely reliable truck year, has the factory transmission cooler (like Knabores said), comes with the safety suite from Toyota, LED accent headlights. 2017 you don't get the safety suite and 2019 you lose the cooler. If you plan to keep a truck for a long time, this is the one to go with. I had a 2018 (pictured) absolutely loved the truck, found a good deal on a 2021 and jumped on it so sadly I traded mine in for a 2.5 gen with 5 miles on it.

 

I love the TRD OR. Definitely need 4x4. I would take an sr5 with 4x4 though. Charcoal, painted bumper, 4x4, black and grey interior. That’s my dream truck.

 

That’s a nice truck. Same color and rims I’m looking for.

 

Oh ok that’s a feature not a problem lol

 

lol. major feature, 42 pages on WTF Toyota.

Edit: 1 of many threads.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/transmission-cooler-missing…i-know-i-know.95783/page-42#post-2546484

 

The 20 and 21 add CarPlay on the radio and the start button / keyless convenience entry door handles.

 

My question is, what is the in incidence of transmission failure after the 2019 year cooler delete? Haven’t read much on that. Everyone was pretty upset with its removal, as if someone took their tow hooks away.

 

Not to make this another cooler thread, but I believe I read numerous issues on here with people towing long distances with larger travel trailers (2019+) overheating, throwing warning codes, etc.

 

I’ve got a 29ft. 8000# travel trailer. If we ever take it long distance, I’ll report back. No issues on the shorter trips we’ve done. Not the hottest time of year either though.

 

Please do. I've been tossing the idea of adding one back and forth, I may wait until my truck is out of warranty.

Another consideration is trim level too, the SR5 has a higher tow capacity than limited on up. Knabores may be able to add to that since he tows heavy with a limited.

 

If I see issues, I will definitely add the trans cooler and T-stat switch to mine.

 

16-17 4WD rules! 38gallon tank, No TSS, just a simple reliable truck!

 

I bought a 2018 CrewMax back in September with ~54k miles. Very happy so far.

 

You can get a nice aftermarket trans cooler from Nick on this forum for the 19-21 if you're concerned about trans temps. His cooler appears to perform better than the factor cooler from 18 and earlier.

In other words, don't pass up a great deal on a 19-21 just due to trans cooler. Aux Cooler can be retrofitted if you want it.

 

I had my 18 for 20 months now. It's flawless.

 

Just be sure you get the 5.7 and the 38 gallon gas tank.

 

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38 gallon tank a must!

 

love having the range of the 38 gallon tank. I just ran mine down close to empty and it took 27.6 gallons to fill it up. Still had 8-10 gallons in reserve. Shows 450+ miles of range when full. Could probably tempt fate and drive close to 600 miles on the highway.

 

2018 here as well. Bought it November 1 2017 and flawless after 39000 miles. Due to turn it in for end of lease. Not happening since the buyout is $28,000ish.

2016 Tacoma sr-5 bought new was not so flawless.

 

Loved my 2018 DC. I traded this year for a 2021 CM because I thought I'd eventually want a CM and didn't want the new generation Tundra. Glad I did it, but I must say my 2018 had more pep than my 2021.

 

Push that tow/haul button. Pep restored.

 

Honestly felt he same, any official reports on this or is it in our heads? Maybe a pedal commander is needed for a permanent solution. Lol I told my wife the tow/haul was a turbo button.