My 07 FJ has been a dream to own for the past 52k miles. I’m at 219k miles total and she’s still running strong. Only thing I’ve had to do is a new alternator, pulleys, serpentine belt, cv axles and fluid changes. I replaced upper control arms, axle seals and wheel bearings just for peace of mind while working on the CVs. I love my golden era Toyota and it’s a shame that new models are having big issues like this
Unfortunately, the issues with the V35A aren't new. The engine has been in production since 2017, for the 2018MY LS500. There are quite a few reports on the LS500 forums that document engine failures under 40k, with several members on their second engine replacement. V35A engine failures have been reported in every platform the V35A has been installed in, Tundra, Sequoia, LX600, and LS500...and soon to be the GX550. At the end of the day it has been almost 8 years since the the introduction of the V35A and Toyota hasn't figured out a solution to the engine failures. Whether it is a results of manufacturing issues, part QA/QC issues, or a design fault, the result is the same.
I'm torn between two feelings. On one hand, I genuinely believe the issues are not as bad as many people are making them out to be but on the other hand, I feel the 'internet outrage' might be a useful tool for motivating Toyota to continue improving and fixing issues rather than simply letting them go like other manufacturers typically do.
Yup! Consumers keeping their pulse on this is a good thing, and so is expressing disappointment. But, 100,000 vehicles is a relatively small recall, and I want to communicate that as well - we’re not at the breaking point yet
@@208Tyler100,000 vehicles is huge when you only make 125000 a year. And it’s huge when you are replacing the engine in all 100k units. This isn’t a bad seat belt tensioner or a tailgate that opens while you drive. Also, the recall only covers non-Hybrids because it’s a safety recall. If your non-hybrid engine seizes on the freeway you lose power steering and brake assist. The hybrids are capable of driving in electric only and so they don’t have that issue and so they don’t fall under the safety recall. It does not mean that the hybrid tundras and sequoias won’t have engine failures, just that you won’t die when it happens
Clearly Toyota has a design issue with the V35A engine other wise there would not be failures in all makes, models and years that this engine has been put to use in. With the low end torque this engine can deliver and the use of low viscosity oils it does not surprise me that the main bearings are failing. The bottom end of these engines (V35A) need to be built like a diesel rotating assembly to hold up long term. Just an example of this is the Ecodiesel Ram used for a period of time. The rotating assembly (built more like a gas engine bottom end ) was not up to the task for load and thus had a lot of engine failures (ask me how I know). There were 3 revisions made to this engine before it was cancelled. Small high Hp and torque Turbo charged gas engines need a lot of main bearing surface area with the right tolerances to support the rotational load place on them with the current trend for lighter weight oils. "Proper" testing from the manufacture (Toyota) should have expose the weakness of this engine before it ever went into mass production. No matter what Toyota says the problem is, it is still a design issue. If the problem is machining debris left in the cast block after machining, then the process for cleaning the block properly was designed wrong. I personally don't buy that argument. The two main bearings that are failing are due to heat, if it was metal contamination all of the mains would be trashed! I would put money on the replacement V35A engines having revise parts in the blocks rotating assembly to rectify the failure of the bottom end on this engine.
@@208Tyler 04 Tundra here. Some rust spots starting around the front windshield seal. After talking to people, this seems to be a known rust problem area.
Ive got 450,000 miles on a 3rd gen 4Runner and it was recalled for LBJs when it was at 200k miles. Ive never had a problem with the LBJs but i see a lot of people rocking ball joints heavily leaking out grease and drying out. I also agree the upside down design is pretty dumb. I also owned 2 FJs with the rear differential recall.
The newer they are the poorer the build quality now. My 23 4runner 40th came new with a bad sealing headlight, lacking sound deadening under the windshield cowl resulting in horrible noise, a bad needle bearing that resulted in an entire front differential replacement. My toyota oem decal on the grill began peeling off at 17k miles. I hope I am good to go now at 18k miles, like it should have been being brand new.
I don’t think I see it the same way - i think the 2nd gen tacoma and 1st/2nd gen Tundras are stellar vehicles. Not to mention the correlating 4Runners models.
@@208Tylerreliability wise they are but I don’t really think they stand out in many other metrics. I had a GX460 and it was not a particularly enjoyable or inspiring vehicle to drive. I can’t imagine a 4Runner without KDSS or a V8. Actually I can, I’ve had a few SR5 rentals. And don’t get me started on the 3.5L in the 3g Taco. And that’s always kinda been the issue I have with Toyota’s. It’s an appliance. If they continue to make appliances that are now unreliable, what is left? Why would I get a Tacoma over a Ranger Raptor? Or a Tundra TRD Pro over a Ram RHO or Raptor? I will say though, I replaced my GX460 with an LX570 and it is an impressive vehicle, but it should be, it cost almost $100k new in 2017 before vehicle prices skyrocketed. It really should have a built in Espresso machine.
The golden era end a while ago. They just took 15 years to finally update their trucks and show their true colors. The 3rd gen Tacoma was pretty terrible to drive and I really think the only reason it remained popular was because Tacoma buyers never bothered to cross shop or drive anything else. Am I wrong?
I am still driving a late 80's Hilux with the 3.0(slow-but still going!) and a 2000 Land cruiser with the V-8, definitely would not sell them for the new stuff!
You forgot to mention my 94 Toyota SR5 Xcab 4X4 w/V6 and 5sp. Pre Taco truck. It had a head gasket recall that Toyota would not repair until you had overheating and or coolant in the oil. It was so nice not knowing if or when your engine would leave you high and dry! Well mine did take a dump and Toyota fought me tooth and nail over replacement parts! It cost me $23 to $2700. Dollars out of pocket to repair my Toyota! I didn’t expect them to pay for a new clutch or resurfacing of my flywheel but, timing belt knock sensor engine machine work etc. I did expect them to. Have a good safe weekend.
Ah yes, the good ole 3VZE. I had a 1995 4Runner and the people in the 2nd Gen 4Runner groups hated that motor. Most had swapped to a 5VZE, 1UZ or GM small block Luckily I avoided that by getting a 4Runner with a 22RE that made like 110hp and could barely drive the speed limit.
I would not be surprised if it is a quality control issue. With the unhappiness many American workers experience from wages not increasing to live a comfortable life with the rising cost of living. Has really shifted the mentality of people to frankly not care. However anytime a vehicle is redesigned. New parts, equal new problems. So it may be, things have to worked out.
My 2016 taco had a transmission recall and engine issue recall once my transmission was replaced and engine issues fixed and it had thousands of transmission recalls The most recalled full size truck engine is still ford and Chevy then dodge and Toyota tundra is still the most reliable truck with the least engine recall in 2021 - 24
It seems to me that far too much trust is placed in simulation during the development process of assemblies and components. The torture testing doesn't seem to be exposing weaknesses before market release. Companies are also turning their backs on QC and pinching pennies in important departments, like removing swarf from engine castings post machining.
You see Stacked ‘24 Tacoma’s and Tundras at the dealership. It’s really absurd $50,000+ for a Mid-Size and $80,000+ for full size and the ones that get sold quick are the 3rd Gen ones. Why pay a huge amount when the both of the trucks are engineered like Crap. It’s crap they have that’s lying on their dealership and they have to willing convince or dupe a new person with money buying into their shit. 😂
100,000+ engines are just the tip of the iceberg. There are failures that go into the 2024 model year, even though they claim to have fixed the issue in Feb 2023. So, they still have most of 2023, 2024 and the Hybrids. The full recall will be more than 200K engines. It's a design/materials issue, not just the claimed debris issue.
Turbocharged engines aren't inherently unreliable. The 2JZ is notoriously reliable, and that's a turbo motor from 30 years ago. I think it will likely be fine once they work out the kinks and get manufacturing in order. That said, personally, I'll stick with the UZ and UR V8s just for the nice sound 🤣
Yup, you can have a good engine with a turbocharger. I think there’s a lot of reason to believe they’ll figure it out, just like you said. But ya, we do miss those V8’s hah
My current Toyotas are fairly new, last gens; a 2020 Tundra and a 2023 4Runner. I am being absolutely anal about every maintenance thing and leaving everything as stock as possible to make them last as long as possible. The Gen's I have are just about the pinnacle of each respective model; they couldn't work many more bugs out of them I don't think. I have NO desire to own any of these new generations right now. I do blame Toyota to some extent for bending to this trend of small displacement with turbos and hybrids, but on the other hand this current US governments CAFE regulations are causing a great deal of the problems and should take lot of the blame; and not only for Toyota.
Toyota is literally the most popular truck brand in the entire world. They are not going to stop their production of trucks and SUVs too many countries rely on them. This is only really affecting the US. It happened back with the 5.7 L tundras and to be honest they just finally did all the recalls on those and that’s all the way back in 2019 when that started and they also fixed it so stop making up faults and trying to make people worry just to get views
first gen tundras are garbage, I just had to replace the steering kunckle, upper and lower ball joints and rotor because the stupid lower ball joint bolts snapped and it was impossible to remove the half that got stuck in the steering knuckle it took me several days and I was stranded in the middle of nowehere, toyota bolts are crap, lower ball joint failures are a death risk, etc. im never buying toyota again
Their drivetrain is one of the best of that era for longevity. The ball joints suck. Some people can overcome that by understanding the ball joint issue and accelerated service intervals, and others can’t. I see both sides.
@ranchoelchamusquito3683 if the lower ball joint bolts snapped (and not the joint itself), then it was installation/user error. The bolts were probably reused, then stretched/backed out...then that movment and twisting caused them to snap.
@@n4656bravo well I bought a 1963 cat d4d dozer back in january that I have been servicing doing minor repairs throught they ear and its amazing how well steel bolts and nuts can last for decades or even centuries and still function like they are new, this made me see pickup trucks in a whole different context, I am going to buy a class 6 navistar or a freightliner for hauling my hay bales instead of pickup trucks which are basically disposable pieces of junk especially diesels now with so much emission control nonesense how long will it take for politicians to completley desstroy the economy? pickup trucks are not work trucks especially not toyotas, and dont even get me started with all the fancy sensors harnesses that keep breaking up when you unplug them I have w spliced 6 connectors, every time I have to work on my truck a damn connector harness brakes or the sensor itself, you can keep a toyota truck especially 1st gens as a hobby and thats cool (if you are a masochist) but work trucks? please more like luxury car with a bed (which keep getting shorter and shorter btw)
@ranchoelchamusquito3683 First, I agree that government regulations are ruining newer trucks through emissions and efficiency standards. However, I think your take on pickup trucks being 'useless' as work trucks is a bit of a stretch...you just have to use the correct tool for the job. One of my work trucks was a 1st gen tundra with the 4.7, access cab. It was on 34in mud terrains and setup for survey work. It was finally retired at 430k on the clock. Just required normal maintenance...never had a ball joint failure, even though it spent >150k off road at GVWR. Realistically, any 1/2ton pickup is not enough truck to properly tow multiple hay bales. Heck, I don't even like towing bales of with my 2500 w/ the 8.1L. Those bales can weigh close to 2000lbs, so three bales and a trailer you're already over the limit of a 1st gen tundra. Use the proper truck for the job, a 3500/4500 dually diesel is what you need if you're hauling a decent amount.
@@n4656bravo yeah I dont really need a class 6 truck for my farm, however what I learned from fixing my 63 dozer is that an old machine like an 80s class 6 freightliner even though is too big to get the job done it will probalby outlast even a new 2024 truck for a fraction of the cost and it wont be a death risk because those things are built to last for a long time under streneous work, pickup trucks on the other hand are show off vehicles you are basically buying a lie, you spend thousands of dollars on a new truck because you gotta work bla bla bla then you buy the truck then you realize your new truck is gargabe you can pretend everything is ok until your cows start getting thin, then you face the harsh truth, so maybe im a bit of an extrmist but im thinking getting me a nice 1980s carb air cooled vw beetle (I live in mexico) for my daily driver and a class 6 truck 80s or 70s even diesel of course cummins if possible for towing my trailer etc, but its a complete bs lie that you can rely on a pickup truck these days for farm work or construction or whatever, every model brand etc I can think off has a huge defect that will make you want to throw it in a junkyard in 10 years or so even toyotas now with their stupid new v6 twin turbos but ok I have been learning how to splice harnesses and removing stuck bolts I feel like karate kid sometimes when I work on my truck maybe all this nonsense repairs on my toyota will make me the best mechanic / farmer around here ahahah
What makes you disingenuous is the fact that you don't make this same kind of video for every manufacturer. Cleary this was only done to defend Toyota. If any American products frame broke in half from rust at the rate these Toyotas did, you would be hearing about it for twenty years.
I like Toyotas, I know Toyotas, and I follow them enough to (kinda) understand what’s going on here. I have had the feeling that this recall was overblown a little, so I did some research on previous recalls. That research produced this video. I don’t follow other manufacturers closely or know their heritage as well. I don’t really know what the current news is on things like the bronco/Colorado/gladiator/cyber truck etc, nor do I care that much about it. I don’t see how sticking to my realm of “expertise” makes me disingenuous
Everyone has problems--the difference with Toyota is that they have generally been really good about making it right. I'm a Jeep guy and I would love for whoever's owning Chrysler this week to want to take care of their customers like Toyota does.
@@locomike102that seems to be changing though, they aren’t warrantying gr corollas that are literally catching on fire because they went 80 mph, why would they even make something where that is a possibility
Toyota reliability is overhyped af my avalon and camry both had issues at very low miles. Camry had bad torque converter at 70k Avalon blown head gasket at 80k. Only good Toyota ive had was my 01 4runner that thing was a tank but died due to rotted frame…
@@MrKyleBart yeah I think they kinda skated by too long on that, while they are very reliable 8/10 times they have hiccups even in their more vetted models, personally my experience has been great, only major part I needed to replace was the radiator, other than that nothing and my 2011 4Runner drives perfectly with 375,000 on it
@@REDRAT555 yea i cant say theyre bad or any worse than any other manufacturer. There is something to be said about the made in JP cars. those seem to be the best put together as expected. 5th gen 4runner will always be one of my most wanted vehicles for that reason but the hype is just not worth the price for used toyotas.
I’m not sure what point you’re trying to make, but I don’t think comparing the number of individual recalls on one model to the number of total engines recalled by another manufacturer is going to help you make it.
If I may ask did you have any needle bearing issues or was it changed normally at 100k +? My 23 4runner came brand new with a bad needle bearing resulting in a new diff. I am hoping the replacement gets me to where it should be for the parts life span.
My 07 FJ has been a dream to own for the past 52k miles. I’m at 219k miles total and she’s still running strong. Only thing I’ve had to do is a new alternator, pulleys, serpentine belt, cv axles and fluid changes. I replaced upper control arms, axle seals and wheel bearings just for peace of mind while working on the CVs. I love my golden era Toyota and it’s a shame that new models are having big issues like this
Unfortunately, the issues with the V35A aren't new. The engine has been in production since 2017, for the 2018MY LS500. There are quite a few reports on the LS500 forums that document engine failures under 40k, with several members on their second engine replacement. V35A engine failures have been reported in every platform the V35A has been installed in, Tundra, Sequoia, LX600, and LS500...and soon to be the GX550. At the end of the day it has been almost 8 years since the the introduction of the V35A and Toyota hasn't figured out a solution to the engine failures. Whether it is a results of manufacturing issues, part QA/QC issues, or a design fault, the result is the same.
That's unfortunate, and not something I had my pulse on.... Thanks for commenting. That was really insightful!
Just updated some bearings mid year... We are not getting the truth
@@ryandoyle4344I agree. I don’t think the recall was the full truth.
I'm torn between two feelings. On one hand, I genuinely believe the issues are not as bad as many people are making them out to be but on the other hand, I feel the 'internet outrage' might be a useful tool for motivating Toyota to continue improving and fixing issues rather than simply letting them go like other manufacturers typically do.
Yup! Consumers keeping their pulse on this is a good thing, and so is expressing disappointment. But, 100,000 vehicles is a relatively small recall, and I want to communicate that as well - we’re not at the breaking point yet
@@208Tyler100,000 vehicles is huge when you only make 125000 a year. And it’s huge when you are replacing the engine in all 100k units. This isn’t a bad seat belt tensioner or a tailgate that opens while you drive.
Also, the recall only covers non-Hybrids because it’s a safety recall. If your non-hybrid engine seizes on the freeway you lose power steering and brake assist. The hybrids are capable of driving in electric only and so they don’t have that issue and so they don’t fall under the safety recall.
It does not mean that the hybrid tundras and sequoias won’t have engine failures, just that you won’t die when it happens
Clearly Toyota has a design issue with the V35A engine other wise there would not be failures in all makes, models and years that this engine has been put to use in. With the low end torque this engine can deliver and the use of low viscosity oils it does not surprise me that the main bearings are failing. The bottom end of these engines (V35A) need to be built like a diesel rotating assembly to hold up long term. Just an example of this is the Ecodiesel Ram used for a period of time. The rotating assembly (built more like a gas engine bottom end ) was not up to the task for load and thus had a lot of engine failures (ask me how I know). There were 3 revisions made to this engine before it was cancelled. Small high Hp and torque Turbo charged gas engines need a lot of main bearing surface area with the right tolerances to support the rotational load place on them with the current trend for lighter weight oils. "Proper" testing from the manufacture (Toyota) should have expose the weakness of this engine before it ever went into mass production. No matter what Toyota says the problem is, it is still a design issue. If the problem is machining debris left in the cast block after machining, then the process for cleaning the block properly was designed wrong. I personally don't buy that argument. The two main bearings that are failing are due to heat, if it was metal contamination all of the mains would be trashed! I would put money on the replacement V35A engines having revise parts in the blocks rotating assembly to rectify the failure of the bottom end on this engine.
My 20 year old sequoia with 300k miles is running strong....although it may fall apart due to rust before anything else fails 😆
4.7! It’s a great platform. I’m at 235k mikes myself
@@208Tyler
04 Tundra here. Some rust spots starting around the front windshield seal. After talking to people, this seems to be a known rust problem area.
The minimal fuel savings don't sell me on the complex new engine configurations. A turbo anything has zero chance of getting my money.
My 2015 4.0 is still going strong. Good luck out there.
Mine just 81k. And I live in the south so mine will never rust out
Ive got 450,000 miles on a 3rd gen 4Runner and it was recalled for LBJs when it was at 200k miles. Ive never had a problem with the LBJs but i see a lot of people rocking ball joints heavily leaking out grease and drying out. I also agree the upside down design is pretty dumb. I also owned 2 FJs with the rear differential recall.
The newer they are the poorer the build quality now. My 23 4runner 40th came new with a bad sealing headlight, lacking sound deadening under the windshield cowl resulting in horrible noise, a bad needle bearing that resulted in an entire front differential replacement. My toyota oem decal on the grill began peeling off at 17k miles. I hope I am good to go now at 18k miles, like it should have been being brand new.
Toyota has been coasting on the reputation of the Gen-1 Tacoma for over 20 years.
I don’t think I see it the same way - i think the 2nd gen tacoma and 1st/2nd gen Tundras are stellar vehicles. Not to mention the correlating 4Runners models.
@@208Tylerreliability wise they are but I don’t really think they stand out in many other metrics. I had a GX460 and it was not a particularly enjoyable or inspiring vehicle to drive. I can’t imagine a 4Runner without KDSS or a V8. Actually I can, I’ve had a few SR5 rentals.
And don’t get me started on the 3.5L in the 3g Taco.
And that’s always kinda been the issue I have with Toyota’s. It’s an appliance. If they continue to make appliances that are now unreliable, what is left? Why would I get a Tacoma over a Ranger Raptor? Or a Tundra TRD Pro over a Ram RHO or Raptor?
I will say though, I replaced my GX460 with an LX570 and it is an impressive vehicle, but it should be, it cost almost $100k new in 2017 before vehicle prices skyrocketed. It really should have a built in Espresso machine.
My 2013 Sequoia gets shit gas mileage but is bulletproof and I’ll have it until the wheels fall off.
The golden era end a while ago. They just took 15 years to finally update their trucks and show their true colors.
The 3rd gen Tacoma was pretty terrible to drive and I really think the only reason it remained popular was because Tacoma buyers never bothered to cross shop or drive anything else.
Am I wrong?
Forced induction is great for racing. But for everyday driving...no thanks. I'll stick with my 05 4.7.
What a load of garbage Toyota have been turbo charging their 4wds all over the world for 50 years
Yeah those turbo diesels suck.
@@darrengray2309 For real, people who think Toyota is new to forced induction have the rest of the world scratching their heads 😂
I am still driving a late 80's Hilux with the 3.0(slow-but still going!) and a 2000 Land cruiser with the V-8, definitely would not sell them for the new stuff!
You forgot to mention my 94 Toyota SR5 Xcab 4X4 w/V6 and 5sp. Pre Taco truck.
It had a head gasket recall that Toyota would not repair until you had overheating and or coolant in the oil.
It was so nice not knowing if or when your engine would leave you high and dry!
Well mine did take a dump and Toyota fought me tooth and nail over replacement parts!
It cost me $23 to $2700. Dollars out of pocket to repair my Toyota!
I didn’t expect them to pay for a new clutch or resurfacing of my flywheel but, timing belt knock sensor engine machine work etc. I did expect them to.
Have a good safe weekend.
Ah yes, the good ole 3VZE. I had a 1995 4Runner and the people in the 2nd Gen 4Runner groups hated that motor. Most had swapped to a 5VZE, 1UZ or GM small block
Luckily I avoided that by getting a 4Runner with a 22RE that made like 110hp and could barely drive the speed limit.
I would not be surprised if it is a quality control issue. With the unhappiness many American workers experience from wages not increasing to live a comfortable life with the rising cost of living. Has really shifted the mentality of people to frankly not care. However anytime a vehicle is redesigned. New parts, equal new problems. So it may be, things have to worked out.
My 2016 taco had a transmission recall and engine issue recall once my transmission was replaced and engine issues fixed and it had thousands of transmission recalls
The most recalled full size truck engine is still ford and Chevy then dodge and Toyota tundra is still the most reliable truck with the least engine recall in 2021 - 24
It seems to me that far too much trust is placed in simulation during the development process of assemblies and components. The torture testing doesn't seem to be exposing weaknesses before market release. Companies are also turning their backs on QC and pinching pennies in important departments, like removing swarf from engine castings post machining.
You see Stacked ‘24 Tacoma’s and Tundras at the dealership. It’s really absurd $50,000+ for a Mid-Size and $80,000+ for full size and the ones that get sold quick are the 3rd Gen ones.
Why pay a huge amount when the both of the trucks are engineered like Crap.
It’s crap they have that’s lying on their dealership and they have to willing convince or dupe a new person with money buying into their shit. 😂
They need to go back to the tried, true and tested naturally aspirated V6 engines for the Tacoma and V8 for the Tundra.
Unfortunately, I don't foresee that happening
I wonder how long Toyota spent designing their new stuff, considering they hadn’t updated the tundra since 2007, seems like they had ample time
I was and still am hopeful for the V35 as Toyota’s turbo 2JZ is legendary and their other new turbo 3-cyl in the Corolla/Yaris has proven to be good
100,000+ engines are just the tip of the iceberg. There are failures that go into the 2024 model year, even though they claim to have fixed the issue in Feb 2023. So, they still have most of 2023, 2024 and the Hybrids. The full recall will be more than 200K engines. It's a design/materials issue, not just the claimed debris issue.
Turbocharged engines aren't inherently unreliable. The 2JZ is notoriously reliable, and that's a turbo motor from 30 years ago. I think it will likely be fine once they work out the kinks and get manufacturing in order.
That said, personally, I'll stick with the UZ and UR V8s just for the nice sound 🤣
Yup, you can have a good engine with a turbocharger. I think there’s a lot of reason to believe they’ll figure it out, just like you said.
But ya, we do miss those V8’s hah
Well 22 with 32k. No issues. Trd pro. Cost way!!!!!! To much money but it’s good
My current Toyotas are fairly new, last gens; a 2020 Tundra and a 2023 4Runner. I am being absolutely anal about every maintenance thing and leaving everything as stock as possible to make them last as long as possible. The Gen's I have are just about the pinnacle of each respective model; they couldn't work many more bugs out of them I don't think. I have NO desire to own any of these new generations right now. I do blame Toyota to some extent for bending to this trend of small displacement with turbos and hybrids, but on the other hand this current US governments CAFE regulations are causing a great deal of the problems and should take lot of the blame; and not only for Toyota.
Toyota is literally the most popular truck brand in the entire world. They are not going to stop their production of trucks and SUVs too many countries rely on them. This is only really affecting the US. It happened back with the 5.7 L tundras and to be honest they just finally did all the recalls on those and that’s all the way back in 2019 when that started and they also fixed it so stop making up faults and trying to make people worry just to get views
Blah blah blah the oil pumo issue leaving 2nd gen tundras stranded fot first few years didn't end toyotas reliability repore, why would tjis?
first gen tundras are garbage, I just had to replace the steering kunckle, upper and lower ball joints and rotor because the stupid lower ball joint bolts snapped and it was impossible to remove the half that got stuck in the steering knuckle it took me several days and I was stranded in the middle of nowehere, toyota bolts are crap, lower ball joint failures are a death risk, etc. im never buying toyota again
Their drivetrain is one of the best of that era for longevity. The ball joints suck. Some people can overcome that by understanding the ball joint issue and accelerated service intervals, and others can’t. I see both sides.
@ranchoelchamusquito3683 if the lower ball joint bolts snapped (and not the joint itself), then it was installation/user error. The bolts were probably reused, then stretched/backed out...then that movment and twisting caused them to snap.
@@n4656bravo well I bought a 1963 cat d4d dozer back in january that I have been servicing doing minor repairs throught they ear and its amazing how well steel bolts and nuts can last for decades or even centuries and still function like they are new, this made me see pickup trucks in a whole different context, I am going to buy a class 6 navistar or a freightliner for hauling my hay bales instead of pickup trucks which are basically disposable pieces of junk especially diesels now with so much emission control nonesense how long will it take for politicians to completley desstroy the economy? pickup trucks are not work trucks especially not toyotas, and dont even get me started with all the fancy sensors harnesses that keep breaking up when you unplug them I have w spliced 6 connectors, every time I have to work on my truck a damn connector harness brakes or the sensor itself, you can keep a toyota truck especially 1st gens as a hobby and thats cool (if you are a masochist) but work trucks? please more like luxury car with a bed (which keep getting shorter and shorter btw)
@ranchoelchamusquito3683 First, I agree that government regulations are ruining newer trucks through emissions and efficiency standards. However, I think your take on pickup trucks being 'useless' as work trucks is a bit of a stretch...you just have to use the correct tool for the job. One of my work trucks was a 1st gen tundra with the 4.7, access cab. It was on 34in mud terrains and setup for survey work. It was finally retired at 430k on the clock. Just required normal maintenance...never had a ball joint failure, even though it spent >150k off road at GVWR. Realistically, any 1/2ton pickup is not enough truck to properly tow multiple hay bales. Heck, I don't even like towing bales of with my 2500 w/ the 8.1L. Those bales can weigh close to 2000lbs, so three bales and a trailer you're already over the limit of a 1st gen tundra. Use the proper truck for the job, a 3500/4500 dually diesel is what you need if you're hauling a decent amount.
@@n4656bravo yeah I dont really need a class 6 truck for my farm, however what I learned from fixing my 63 dozer is that an old machine like an 80s class 6 freightliner even though is too big to get the job done it will probalby outlast even a new 2024 truck for a fraction of the cost and it wont be a death risk because those things are built to last for a long time under streneous work, pickup trucks on the other hand are show off vehicles you are basically buying a lie, you spend thousands of dollars on a new truck because you gotta work bla bla bla then you buy the truck then you realize your new truck is gargabe you can pretend everything is ok until your cows start getting thin, then you face the harsh truth, so maybe im a bit of an extrmist but im thinking getting me a nice 1980s carb air cooled vw beetle (I live in mexico) for my daily driver and a class 6 truck 80s or 70s even diesel of course cummins if possible for towing my trailer etc, but its a complete bs lie that you can rely on a pickup truck these days for farm work or construction or whatever, every model brand etc I can think off has a huge defect that will make you want to throw it in a junkyard in 10 years or so even toyotas now with their stupid new v6 twin turbos but ok I have been learning how to splice harnesses and removing stuck bolts I feel like karate kid sometimes when I work on my truck maybe all this nonsense repairs on my toyota will make me the best mechanic / farmer around here ahahah
What makes you disingenuous is the fact that you don't make this same kind of video for every manufacturer. Cleary this was only done to defend Toyota. If any American products frame broke in half from rust at the rate these Toyotas did, you would be hearing about it for twenty years.
I like Toyotas, I know Toyotas, and I follow them enough to (kinda) understand what’s going on here. I have had the feeling that this recall was overblown a little, so I did some research on previous recalls. That research produced this video.
I don’t follow other manufacturers closely or know their heritage as well. I don’t really know what the current news is on things like the bronco/Colorado/gladiator/cyber truck etc, nor do I care that much about it.
I don’t see how sticking to my realm of “expertise” makes me disingenuous
Toyota’s not perfect.
Agreed
If Toyota wanted to do forced induction, they need to release a high performance Tundra with a supercharged V8 to compete with the TRX and Raptor R 😢
First?
All you ever hear is how reliable Toyota is. Toyota queens talking all kinds of shiz on other truck owners. Turns out they’re not all that que no?
Everyone has problems--the difference with Toyota is that they have generally been really good about making it right. I'm a Jeep guy and I would love for whoever's owning Chrysler this week to want to take care of their customers like Toyota does.
@@locomike102that seems to be changing though, they aren’t warrantying gr corollas that are literally catching on fire because they went 80 mph, why would they even make something where that is a possibility
Toyota reliability is overhyped af my avalon and camry both had issues at very low miles. Camry had bad torque converter at 70k Avalon blown head gasket at 80k. Only good Toyota ive had was my 01 4runner that thing was a tank but died due to rotted frame…
@@MrKyleBart yeah I think they kinda skated by too long on that, while they are very reliable 8/10 times they have hiccups even in their more vetted models, personally my experience has been great, only major part I needed to replace was the radiator, other than that nothing and my 2011 4Runner drives perfectly with 375,000 on it
@@REDRAT555 yea i cant say theyre bad or any worse than any other manufacturer. There is something to be said about the made in JP cars. those seem to be the best put together as expected. 5th gen 4runner will always be one of my most wanted vehicles for that reason but the hype is just not worth the price for used toyotas.
Yo Tyler, I like what you're doing with your Toyota ... I'm sending you a DM on IG.
CyBeRtRuCk BaD FoR 3 ReCaLlS.
Combustion: Another 100K+ recall for complete failure of vehicle.
I’m not sure what point you’re trying to make, but I don’t think comparing the number of individual recalls on one model to the number of total engines recalled by another manufacturer is going to help you make it.
‘18 4Runner, 4.0 strong at 160k
If I may ask did you have any needle bearing issues or was it changed normally at 100k +? My 23 4runner came brand new with a bad needle bearing resulting in a new diff. I am hoping the replacement gets me to where it should be for the parts life span.