Issues Add Up..Selling My 3rd Gen Toyota Tundra

I really did enjoy this 3rd Gen Tundra Platinum, but I didn’t love it. I wanted to, but all the little things just kept adding up. The powertrain was AMAZING, tons of power, decent MPG when stock, and a pleasure to drive (powertrain wise). I truly hope Toyota has heard all our criticisms us 3rd Gen owners have had with our trucks to make the upcoming 3.5 Gen Tundra refresh as iconic as the 2.5 Gen prior.
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[@TRDJon]

I feel like there are some things that I missed in this video but I’ve said them in others. This truck was very good when I bought it. Around 4K miles it started to have “window rattle” issues which then translated to insanely bad wind noise with various warrantied seals. Slight console rattle, door rattles and just cheaper feeling materials throughout. Lacking some features I just wish were standard as well for the price. Like acoustic windows, power tailgate and some other things. The positive though is that the truck drives GREAT! Loads of power and smooth transmission. The infotainment screen was snappy too and never gave me issues. The heated seats cook and feel so good on long drives. The 6.5’ bed with a crew max is the best combo too for those who really use their trucks. I appreciate Toyota offers that. I will have another 3rd Gen. I have faith.

[@blosseraf]

I love my 24, coming form several 4runners mine feels solid and nothing beats that huge cab. I went with 305 k03's on the stock wheels with the Westcott leveling kit and it's perfect. I have 37's on my 392 Rubicon and I get 7 MPG! Mine is a Hybrid, and it makes a surprising difference in how much I like this truck having that battery that is tuned for hp and torque. I love the look of 37's but man, you will pay for them every time you fill up haha.

[@TRDJon]

Yeah, I have a hybrid as a fresh vehicle and it felt a bit more solid than this truck. Granted it was a 2024 model so maybe Toyota has done some stuff behind the scenes to really improve it because this was an early build 2023.

[@Lmtlss91]

Make Toyota in Japan again !!!!!

[@alstn627]

As far as AC is concerned, it just might be the twin turbos getting a bit too hot so the cabin temp is taking some hit from that.

[@allenchickering6160]

I’m waiting until the 3rd gen has the reliability reputation the Gen2 5.7 has before I spend 70k on one AND tow hooks! I expect to get another 250k on my 2016 tundra, so I can be patient.

[@Tony-hf9mv]

Just waiting for my raptor to come in. Trading the twin as well. Going to miss the 6.5 bed but it is what it is. Same getting 54 for mine and will be a little over 20 to the good. 5k off a 24 raptor.

[@TRDJon]

Nice brother!!! Congrats on the new raptor!

[@Zenergist]

These cartubers are single handedly inflating the market with all these purchases and trade ins.

[@TRDJon]

You clearly don’t know simple economics lol.

[@Zenergist]

@@TRDJon I'm joking around obviously. It's crazy the rate you all go through vehicles. Lol

[@TRDJon]

I’ve had all my cars minus the sequoia for over a year and some even more. Unfortunately to stay relevant on KZbin the content ne re to be fresh.

[@Zenergist]

@@TRDJon I get that. Not criticizing. I suppose if I could I would. It's nice to try out the latest and greatest. The financial scale is just staggering. $65k vehicles treated like cell phones. It's impressive lol. Btw. I appreciate that you take the time to have a conversation.

[@TRDJon]

Of course! Yea it’s crazy. But the KZbin monetization and tax write off advantages actually make it super easy. The month payments in the moment just suck.

[@is6566]

Jon, I see the stock wheels have 20.5 MPG. What is the stock tire size and what was the MPG for the 37-inch tires? Thanks.

[@TRDJon]

I forget honestly. But the mpg with 37s was around 16 ish

[@tomglpn]

What do you do for a living to afford getting shafted like this all the time?

[@TRDJon]

Didn’t know making money on a truck was getting shafted.

[@CDX7]

@@TRDJon You doing girl math or something? You say it was sold for 53k, and there's no way you got this Platinum for anything less than 75k out the door. Then you say you made 20k based on what you owe, so 33k payoff. What happened to the remaining 40k?

[@mrketo7077]

He got paid by you watching that …😂

[@TRDJon]

Bro right? Hahah. Plus who is paying 75K for a platinum haha.

[@CDX7]

@@TRDJon Stop lying

[@FL_Jake]

You have quite the collection of sunglasses - what’s your brand of choice?

[@TRDJon]

Hey bro!!! Heatwave

[@wrm787]

Can you share more details as to why no 37's again?

[@TRDJon]

Loud, drains some power, bumpy, kills MPG, and wear and tear on the drive line over time mostly.

[@wrm787]

@@TRDJon 10-4 and wow thanks for the quick response! So is it true no cutting or BMC to fit 37's on these 3rd Gens?

[@paul_t_kendall]

Dumped my 24 trd off road as soon as I heard about the recall. Hopefully they nail the refresh and quality control gets a lot better-whole truck felt cheap.

[@TRDJon]

Yea I hope harder better quality materials are used soon.

[@erwinsamson0423]

Hey Jon! Which one of the intake did you have on it, part number wise? Would love to put one on my Platinum as well.

[@TRDJon]

I had the AFE. Momentum GT intakes

[@josebautista8551]

I’m surprised you’re having window seal issues, I be cruising at 75 and it’s like quiet, like recording studio quiet 😭

[@TRDJon]

Sell me your truck hahaha. Yea very inconsistent cuz the 1794 press vehicle I had was quite.

[@josebautista8551]

@@TRDJon I just got it too! Platinum w/ 5.5ft bed, you’re inspiring me to put some 34s on it!

[@TRDJon]

That would be perfect!

[@BlueSTI]

Did you get rid of the tundra mainly cause of the recall?

[@TRDJon]

No, I mentioned it in this video.

[@petemalcombe4295]

Are you selling the peragon bed cover? If so would you ship it to Texas?

[@TRDJon]

Already sold man.

[@MikeSchneider-wz3ol]

Congratulations 🤙

[@TRDJon]

Thank you 🙌

[@MrJpags]

lol he sold tundra to reduce debt to income ratio and bought another truck. Just tell us you don’t want the truck anymore, why you gotta make excuses

[@TRDJon]

Did you not watch the video where I explain this part?

[@Johnboat14]

Most people watch but don’t listen. He apparently just watched with the sound off.

[@TRDJon]

Yea or just skipped it all

[@MikeSchneider-wz3ol]

😂

[@jjdubs1017]

Where in NC ya headed? Guess we will find out!

[@joeblack1052]

This is the problem with KZbin channels In this case Toyota has released a plethora of of new models , so plenty of potential content. This builds up the channel Growth phase It grows to the point where it becomes ravenous for content to sustain it But quality content becomes harder to get in sufficient quantity to sustain this appetite So one has to start feeding it trash Trash content degrades Degradation phase Viewership drops Quick more trash Desperation phase We are here The worst part Is the vehicles being designed around social media profile Hence silly things like detachable speakers in dash and pneumatic seats These are gimmicks to create social media buzz but who needs bumps stops 😅

[@TRDJon]

Not sure what this comment is referring to my channel with. But I assure you car makers aren’t banking on social media to sell cars.

[@joeblack1052]

@@TRDJon oh yes they are Cars are now like cosmetics Toyota used to make outdated “boring cars” But they were so disparaged on social media reviews that now they are compensating As long as a reviewer can say they have competitive design elements they think they are competing But alas it is a double edged sword and the quality issues are being magnified by social media As for content unless one is reviewing cars just buying them and driving them gets old so the search is always on for content Robmotive is an extreme example That doesn’t mean some of the content isn’t worthy It just gets overwhelmed with the superfluous

[@TRDJon]

Gotcha I understand what you are saying now. I replaced this truck with a 2nd Gen Tundra though. So I’m just about showing the vehicles, helping peeps with modifications and trying to make fun content too

[@joeblack1052]

@@TRDJon big problem with the new Toyota trucks is they treated the globa platform as a means to quickly slap together a concept and put it on the market whereas prior each truck needed considerable effort as a stand alone design This has lead to these half baked releases all of which will need quite a bit of redesign and is enormously damaging to the reputation of Toyota

[@tjweigel9930]

What refresh?

[@TRDJon]

The 3.5 gen that’s coming

[@DB-os7wl]

@@TRDJonany proof or confirmation of that yet. I know it’s inevitable, especially with how poor the current 3rd gens are, but I haven’t seen anything from Toyota

[@TRDJon]

No proof but rumors suggest 2025 reveal

[@supervong1]

I just sold my 2022 Limited trd OR and bought a 2023 Tacoma trd Pro. Get rid of that piece of junk ASAP!

[@TRDJon]

Congrats on the new to you Taco!

[@dannyo957416]

Getting rid off it before the engine blows

[@is6566]

All the engines are replaced free in a recall so it’s a nonissue.

[@DB-os7wl]

@@is6566 oh to be blindly faithful, dare I say naive

[@dannyo957416]

@@is6566 i’m aware of this but who wants to go through that process

[@TRDJon]

Yea the whole process would stink. But it’s less than a month and they give you a truck. So just voluntarily take the truck in as if it’s for an oil change and have them fix it. No real biggie

[@dannyo957416]

@@TRDJon I was considering getting the new tundra when they first came out but I’m glad I didn’t I’ll be keeping my 18 crew max

[@Annihilator105]

Toyota quality is not what it used to be, it’s not a shocker at this point, new tundra has too much QC issues, engine issues that are severe. The new Tacoma is now also seeing transmission failures. This new generation of Toyota vehicles are built cheaply, but charge customers a higher premium than other brands.

[@TRDJon]

7 Tacomas I think and they’ve all been identified on what the issue was and fixed.

[@JurassicF4rt]

Next video is why I bought another Tundra.

[@TRDJon]

Yep. Like I said in the video.

[@Optimization_Coach]

Agree with the AC issue. My 1794 is nowhere near the coolness of my Old Escalade EXT (2013).

[@trailrunnah8886]

I wonder if it's a GM thing? I haven't owned a GM car in a while, but the ones that I owned always spit ice cubes.

[@TRDJon]

Yeah, I have no idea. Not sure. Even the GX I have as a vehicle with the same engine air-conditioning blew not as cold as I would like

[@wburtney5154]

My 2008 pontiac blows cold air. My 2022 Tundra's air is pathetic.

[@TRDJon]

Yea not cool haha

[@kylewenzel3584]

The window rattle on my new tundra makes me want to drive it into the lake and buy an F150. 45k miles and 6 trips to the deal and they can’t fix it.

[@ibrahimriaz248]

i have the same issue I have been to dealer 5 times, for my 1794 ed. Im going back to gmc. F the tundra

[@carlmcdonald5864]

If your not getting a trdpro what's the point of a new Gen 3?

[@joejr9653]

New channel name coming soon.....RAPTOR JON...😂

[@TRDJon]

Brooooooo hahaha

[@trailrunnah8886]

Hell yeah! Ranger Raptor!

[@billseiler4952]

I’m sure the next 3rd gen Tundra will be perfect 🤣😂🤣

[@TRDJon]

I hope!!! I really do.

[@appleztooranges]

Sell the 4th gen Tacoma next!

[@TRDJon]

It will be yes

[@appleztooranges]

@@TRDJon next week?

[@TRDJon]

Nahhhhhhhh

[@markf8256]

Feeling lucky so far with my ‘22 1794 LB (non-hybrid) w/ ALS. Minor wind noise at driver’s door gasket fixed. RR door gasket wind noise is still an issue but faint. Ticket was opened with Toyota. 2 years in and still no confirmed fix available. Great road trip truck. Even with 3 people and 800 lbs of gear I get 23+ MPG Highway. Mixed driving with just me, about 18.

[@TRDJon]

Solid MPG! Hope they get it worked out for ya!

[@JJ_MTB_15]

My 24 with a July build date is dead quiet on the inside, I was all nervous about the wind noise but it's silent.

[@jtalonrider4769]

My is 23 still quiet on inside

[@TRDJon]

Nice!! Hope it stays that way. Mine was solid too for 4K ish miles. Then started to go down hill.

[@JJ_MTB_15]

@@TRDJon 🤞

[@redroosterranches]

I know you expressed interest in having a more head-to-head competitor to the Raptor version f150 but for me it’s all about having the head to head king ranch 🤣 that was why I went with the 1794

[@TRDJon]

Great choice!!!

[@deepcleannation7367]

Toyota worked SO HARD, so get to where the company is today…and they are pissing it all away for profit margins. They are the #1 car company in America, stop chasing the people behind you. We don’t want turbos. We don’t want MPG. We don’t want fancy. We want reliable, practical and simple. Toyota has 100% lost its way, chasing the latest trends

[@is6566]

EPA.

[@TRDJon]

Why not have all?

[@DB-os7wl]

I still want a bump in MPG. They could’ve simply revamped and optimized the 5.7 and thrown the 10 speed behind it. With the right programming and ratios, there’s no reason Toyota wouldn’t be able to get another 2-4mpg additional with that setup, while retaining reliability and spending less on development. Too bad our government screws everything up in the name of “climate crisis” scare tactics.

[@TRDJon]

A 10 speed would help the 5.7 but not by much. The Land Cruiser 200 had an 8 speed and still got trash mpg.

[@DB-os7wl]

@@TRDJon what was the mpg? Was it from a revamped and optimized engine? Nope? Every post I’ve read about the 8 speed has been great and most have reported slightly better mpg. Do you feel that a poorly developed 3.4L is the answer? Literally have coyote 10 speeds getting 22nd average. There’s no reason Toyota can’t do the same

[@richardoaks3597]

Agree with you on the A/C doesn’t blow cold enough or hard enough. Wife’s Silverado does a much better job.

[@StavrosVanderslik]

Buccees 😊

[@TRDJon]

Solid!!!!

[@Toe_Knee_69]

It’s a bummer these issues still exist. I didn’t have my 22 TRD Pro for more than 4 months before I traded it in due to quality issues, crap turning radius, and a delayed throttle response.

[@dwrivers47]

Hi Jon - I have a 2023 Sequoia up here in Canada, and I have none of those issues. I agree though that the Tacoma is just a better product. Now if I could put the twin turbo V6 in the Tacoma then it would be a no brainer. Great content 😊

[@trailrunnah8886]

I appreciate you being honest and realistic about the next build, that big, E load tires are not necessarily the greatest move on a daily. Honestly, I'm kind of over Toyota for a while. I love my 5th gen 4Runner, but to me the most interesting new vehicle (truck) out right now is the Ranger Raptor. It may not have any less issues than these Toyotas are having, but at least it's a relatively good value with some features not available on any of its competitors.

[@TRDJon]

I appreciate that! I feel you man. Hopefully they will bounce back with the refresh.

[@jeffk464]

The current wisdom is 35" tires are the best size for full size trucks and 33" are the best size for mid sized trucks.

[@DOWAA5]

When the next refresh tundra

[@TRDJon]

Rumor is 2025

[@shawng6415]

35 mickey thompson bajas on my 21 one ride and sound great

[@jonathandecker8004]

Still have my 15 sc tundra. 105k miles.

[@1JeffJames]

Wow NC, you making a long trip. About 10 hrs, i made the trip back at the end of June with my family for vacation in Destin.

[@TRDJon]

Nice!!! Yep about 10 ish hours or so.

[@FL_Jake]

7:52 Nice view of the Wyland Whaling Wall #88

[@PureBlood777]

The second GEN in voodoo blue gonna be sick

[@TRDJon]

It would be huh 🤔

[@PureBlood777]

@@TRDJon yes sir

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

Different refrigerant I hear (RE: the air)

[@TRDJon]

Gotcha

[@MrTechnics]

We told you so

[@TRDJon]

Told me what?

[@chris.arellano]

What are your thoughts on the Wescott Designs lift kit?

[@TRDJon]

If you are gonna keep the truck on road and wanna add larger tires it works great!!! Make sure you get it properly aligned after

[@Bob-hi2xh]

Cant wait for the next Built 🤙

[@TRDJon]

Thank you for your support bro!

[@ToyotaTrucksTV]

💕 this Truck ❤❤❤

[@TRDJon]

Thanks! 😊

[@BlackstonianTRD]

Still can’t understand how you get 20mpg. I am running stocked and bearly getting 16.

[@TRDJon]

I was hauling too lol

[@michaelmeans3207]

Just purchased 24 platinum 6.5 bed 4×4 1100 miles getting 19.6 mpg

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

How did you find one of those with a LB? Did you order it like that or did you just get lucky?

[@TRDJon]

Just got lucky. It was coming into my local dealer

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

@@TRDJon Come to think of it, I've seen more crew cab long beds with Toyota than with Ford or GM. Even going back to the 1st gen tundras with the crew cabs. I think they all had 6' beds.

[@TRDJon]

Ohhh yes. Way more with this new model for sure

[@arthurmorgan44]

HELL YEA BROTHER 🇺🇸

[@TRDJon]

Yessir!!!

[@MuddyRiverWildlife]

Selling those wheels? I’m close enough to one get them if so!

[@johnniely4148]

Sell me your lights!!!!

[@DGYtown]

What part of North Carolina? I am in Wilmington NC

[@TRDJon]

That truck was located in high point

[@DGYtown]

@@TRDJon can’t wait to see the new truck. Hoping the video goes up soon!

[@TRDJon]

Going live today!

[@DGYtown]

@@TRDJoncan’t wait! Any ETA? I have notifications turned on for your channel

[@TRDJon]

Gonna be around 4

[@jasonjac123]

Hmm, the ac on my 24 tundra is way better than my 21 tacoma. Could be the cooled seats making it seem cooler though.

[@TRDJon]

Maybe. I don’t remember my 22 Tacoma or 21 bing bad. But compared to the new Tacoma it’s a bit warmer

[@skifishride438]

Unfortunately these new Toyota trucks became trucks for people who a. Don’t mind losing big dollars on selling b. People who don’t care as much about long term reliability c. People who value tech and speed. They might be great trucks, but it’s a different market.

[@TRDJon]

Long term reliability needs to be proven. Just like it did for the trucks before it.

[@SwimTillIDie]

Jon, are you former military?

[@TRDJon]

Yes I was

[@christrarback9748]

I'm calling that he is getting a second gen if he had a cheq cut to him for 20k

[@trailrunnah8886]

I think he meant that the 20K is a difference between the trade-in value and what he owes on it. But you're right, a second gen would be the smart move here.

[@TRDJon]

Or…and SR???

[@Danielv344]

I want to trade in my 20 Tacoma in so bad for a tundra!

[@TRDJon]

Do it. Solid deals on them right now.

[@duggydo]

I would really like to see you buy and mod a 2nd gen. I can't stand these 3rd gens. Also, the seals are most likely not the problem with the wind noise. Something is bent or the panel gaps are not to spec. I had the same problem on my 1996 Chevy when I bought it brand new. I had to modify the seal to fit the gap. It's just poor quality manufacturing.

[@mikesnook6210]

Honestly, stopped watching you. Essentially went the way of untamed. Just continuous selling and buying with little other content. Boring

[@TRDJon]

…..I’ve keep every vehicle for over a year. This one was a year and a half. So not sure how a year and a half and 3 weeks is the same. The only vehicle I sold fast was the sequoia cuz there was no real content to make and dealers were being greedy so the views were down. Aside from that I’ve keep every vehicle for over a year and still have my 4R or 7 years….