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Is Toyota's Reputation For Reliability Slipping? This 2025 Toyota Tacoma Is On It's 3rd Transmission
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If you’re doing 3-4 mph up a substantial grade in 4HI you’re asking for a transmission overheat with these high stall torque converters. Regardless, Toyota needs to address the issue. This guy is rationale and the dismissive nature of Toyota is not reassuring.
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offroads and likes to use MTS loose gravel, but still has the front lip attached. Hes probably driving around dirt roads at 5mph in 90* heat when he should be using 2hi or just regular 4hi
Negative reviews and trashing on things in general do much better on Youtube than anything positive. Not saying that there isnt merit to the vid, just something to keep in mind.
That said, Toyota needs to step up their game. While their reliability is still better than most the gap has closed some. The amount of features you get on other vehicles for similar pricing compared to Toyota's is becoming ridiculous.
That said, Toyota needs to step up their game. While their reliability is still better than most the gap has closed some. The amount of features you get on other vehicles for similar pricing compared to Toyota's is becoming ridiculous.
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I agree about online reviews, but there have been more issues with 4th gens than I expected, even on an all new truck. So I can see why Toyota quality is being questioned more now than ever before.
What bothers me more is how little we hear back from Toyota about what is going on. Maybe they are working on this stuff, but their silence sure doesn't give you a feeling of confidence.
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The vaunted 3rd gen had more issues. It was just out long enough for people to forget.
Toyota has sold a ton of 4th gens, there really hasn't been that many issues, they just get posted more than ever before.
My biggest worry is these stupid videos that convince so many people these are terrible trucks and ruin any resale value if I decide to go back to an SUV in the future.
Toyota has sold a ton of 4th gens, there really hasn't been that many issues, they just get posted more than ever before.
My biggest worry is these stupid videos that convince so many people these are terrible trucks and ruin any resale value if I decide to go back to an SUV in the future.
I recognize this guy has unfortunate problems as well as I recognize a lot of people are poor at stats and data. Most of the about 1/2 million Tacomas don't have problems. If someone wants to be concerned about a maker with problems take a moment to realize Toyota makes about 2.3x more vehicles than Ford with fewer recalls.
My contacting Toyota for two problems was very different. One was finding a problem with the manual, the other was the dashboard electronics where they followed up.
Hopefully the guy gets a good resolution.
Where I go for service has new ownership who has other franchises. Some of new service staff work across the franchises. They say by comparison, Toyota is still their best brand and just one store sells 25 to sometimes 50+ Tacomas a month showing them to still be good.
Again, I hope the guy gets a good resolution.
My contacting Toyota for two problems was very different. One was finding a problem with the manual, the other was the dashboard electronics where they followed up.
Hopefully the guy gets a good resolution.
Where I go for service has new ownership who has other franchises. Some of new service staff work across the franchises. They say by comparison, Toyota is still their best brand and just one store sells 25 to sometimes 50+ Tacomas a month showing them to still be good.
Again, I hope the guy gets a good resolution.
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