STOP DEFENDING TOYOTA - What If It Was Your Truck? Would You Be Kissing Their Butt Then?

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[@johnvonvader7059]

100% agree. The Toyota fans are the reason Toyota feels they can get away with this kind of behavior. They agreed to pay over MSRP in dealer addendums and now are willing to accept subpar customer service. Make Toyota make it right.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree 100%

[@RedWingsninetyone]

Absolutely ok when the others do it though, right?

[@user-hr4br1ii1h]

I don't care what manufacturer found themselves in this massive engine failure fiasco, and if I owned one of their trucks , there is NO WAY I would accept their solution of Re Building a Brand New Engine . There is a massive class action Law Suit coming against Toyota, and they are going to lose a lot of their customer base because of it.

[@Jason-Samko]

I sure wish toyota would hear us and just step up. For the cost of the chairman's raises they could of fixed all these right and not lost any money

[@sheepdog3828]

@@Jason-Samko Oh THEY hear you all right.....the silence is DEAFENING!

[@tim3308]

Yes, where are the "sharks"? It's a semi shock the class action suits aren't lit yet....

[@dannypinyan3949]

I like the part where the engineer said that people need to take it easy on their trucks.

[@Jason-Samko]

Crazy. All bean counters making decisions.

[@taylorjanowiak8180]

That was by far my biggest takeaway, and the nail in the coffin for me to avoid Toyota when getting my next truck

[@Flash....Gordon..42]

It was funny the salesman told me be delicate with it😅 forreal

[@markausa9057]

Don’t do truck stuff with your truck, bro! Lol

[@Jason-Samko]

@@markausa9057 😂😂

[@DUNEATV]

I agree with EVERY WORD!!!

[@Jason-Samko]

Thank you. It's always scary posting an emotional video like this. Never know how people are going to react. But It had to be said.

[@DUNEATV]

@@Jason-Samko 💯

[@GerryHavican]

You are the man. ​@@Jason-Samko

[@tacomafan5186]

You’re not wrong. If I owned one of those trucks, I’d be pissed!!!!

[@ahmadtarik5977]

I agree with you 100%. I was part of a 2022+ Toyota Tundra group on Facebook and Tundra Forum. I left the groups because the majority of members were ignorant or rude. When I posted about the Tundra's technical issues, they attacked me personally, and the admin gave me a warning because they considered my post negative and thought I had an agenda. I am a Toyota owner, but I will not accept bad products regardless of the brand. I am not loyal to any brand; I will only buy products with good engineering, quality, and customer service.

[@Jason-Samko]

@ahmadtarik5977 yep the toyota fanboy club is ridiculous. Reminds me of the ford vs chevy crap of the 90s. People need to get over themselves.

[@bruinruin591]

I'm on the FB page, 2022 Toyota Tundra and beyond. They're mostly a bunch of over sensitive fan boys in deep denial.

[@shaneabshear3435]

Toyota is not the company it used to be. Its profit over quality.

[@Jason-Samko]

Very true. And hopefully if enough people scream that from the mtn tops toyota will make a 180 and get back to what they were.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

And they only offer one honest performance car in the US…

[@YoitsDro]

Gotta admit this is great for the smaller KZbin channels to get exposure. My feeds just been channels with less then 10000 subscribers talking about Toyota problems. You should thank em for the content and algorithm boost 😂

[@AlexHG-bc3hz]

All car manufacturers need to start building more simple and affordable trucks. The cars and truck are getting too complicated and complex. This is why there are more recalls than available cars for sale.

[@Jason-Samko]

Well said and agree 100

[@371kenny]

Also notice that even tho the 24s are starting to blow up, there's no recal on them. That's because you can't sell a vehicle with a saftey recall on it unless it's fixed. And they can't fix this. So they left the 24s off the recall to move them off the lot. Kicking the can down the road and dealing with it later.

[@Jason-Samko]

Very true. Said that in the video. They only did a recall because nhtsa said they have to do a safety recall.

[@371kenny]

@SamkoWorkShop it should have covered the 24s tho too!

[@Jason-Samko]

@371kenny agree 100. Unless! Unless they found a fix and have done it without telling us. Would be interesting to do an part number comparison on the engine parts and see what has been superceded.

[@YerBoyTroy]

​@@371kenny Im sorry whats blowing up on the 24 Tacoma's?

[@371kenny]

@YerBoyTroy clutches on the manuals. The autos are over heating. I don't know if they have tranny coolers in them or not, but if not, that's an easy fix.

[@GerryHavican]

I really like your program because you speak the real truth. I can tell that you don't work for the government that we have. The truth hurts and alot of people would rather hear a half truth. Keep up the great work. You can't make everyone happy and if you do, then you are not doing your job right.

[@Jason-Samko]

Thanks. Doing an emotional video like this is scary as you don't know how people will react. But it had to be said and I have the platform to say it.

[@TheExtra40414]

100% agree with everything. We need to stand together against greed and bean counters destroying reliability.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@TheExtra40414 agree 10p

[@joseusa7833]

100% agree with you. I trade my tundra for a 2024 Silverado RST with Duramax 3.0. Best truck ever 👍👍👍

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you found a good way to deal with this and got a great truck now

[@jedeckert8912]

Nice rant. Agree fully.

[@Jason-Samko]

Thank you. Always scary to get emotional like this on video. But it had to be said

[@garthlundquist3623]

Boeing management is taking over Toyota!

[@Jason-Samko]

@garthlundquist3623 why would toyota not learn from boeing

[@is6566]

Jason, Boeing has a terrible quality control reputation now in the aviation industry.

[@Jason-Samko]

@is6566 I know. That's why I said " why would toyota NOT learn from Boeing. My grammar auchs and I should of worded that better though.

[@BillTrzcinski]

Sold my 22 Tundra as quickly as I could after the recall (5 days later). Only had 12,900 miles on it, but made the decision I wasn't going to deal with waiting to find out what Toyota was going to do. Nothing short of buying it back was an appropriate solution for me. I couldn't see that happening. As you said, I just couldn't trust it anymore. Resale on this truck will be terrible going forward.

[@Jason-Samko]

So sorry you had to go thru this. But glad you get rid of it as well as the worry.

[@aaronolson6205]

A good reputation takes years to earn and very short time to lose! Toyota is learning this fact unfortunately, long time Toyota fan but not currently, they have lost my business 😢

[@Jason-Samko]

Love how you said currently! I feel the same and it's why I make these. Hopefully if enough people scream it from the mtn tops toyota will realize it and make a 180 turn to get back to the company they once were.

[@user-hr4br1ii1h]

@@Jason-Samko yeah , it’s sad to see any truck manufacturer, go down in flames like Toyota now is . The time it’s going to take to remedy this disaster, and the monetary cost , are going to be measured in years and millions of dollars .

[@marcodarko6941]

Long time Toyota owner here.. NOT ANYMORE.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@marcodarko6941 shame what toyota is doing now

[@androsmedina7200]

I love toyota but I agree with everything you said 👌😎

[@Jason-Samko]

@androsmedina7200 love toyota too. 8 months ago I had 4 toyotas in my driveway. Still have one. Sure hope they get back on track

[@tacomafan5186]

Same here!

[@timstrobel9220]

I agree ... I would be more than pissed off if I had a new vehicle that I paid between 45-80k for and have it not work, regardless of the manufacturer. I applaud ford and Chevy for making quick repairs to those customers who had engine issues. I hope customers who have these issues with their trucks remember this when it's time to purchase their next vehicle.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Jim and Mary want to keep their jobs, and customers off their directors' backs.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree 100%.

[@usnr5950]

Spot on brother!

[@alejandroguerra104]

Toyota / Lexus owner here. 2003 4Runner. Best Toyota I have owned regarding reliability. Sold w 300k miles 2004 Rx 2008 Rx (previous Rx totaled by car wash… true story). RXs are solid. 2010 Lexus GX to replace 4 runner… probably pushing $70k at the time outstanding suv 2018 Lexus LX had to get the LX. It’s. Tank w the 5.7L v8. Still own. 2020 Toyota RAV4 for nanny. Sold one year later in the middle of the pandemic. Nanny had quit and did not need the car. Made $15k gain. Unbelievable I am responding to your video because you are absolutely correct. I would have replaced my LX this year with 80k miles but will not buy the new engines until proven reliable. I pay a premium and expect it to perform as such. Unfortunately for Lexus, I will not buy the new LX or the GX until proven to my satisfaction.

[@Jason-Samko]

Crazy to think toyota is willing to loose customers like you with all the crap they have happening. They have to know the reason people bought them was for what they stood for and the quality they made. I sure hope they can get all this new tech and motors sorted and get the quality life long customers back.

[@MTG9878]

It will be interesting to see if whistleblower comes forward affirming at least my suspicion that Toyota knew of all these problems and allowed them to be released and sold knowing these existed.

[@Jason-Samko]

Look how long it took for toyota to allow tfl to talk about what happen with the diff. Crazy.

[@RiZZOBE4R]

I see the pun 😂 Bravo 👏🏽

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

You’re on fire today man!!

[@Jason-Samko]

I don't want to see anyone go thru issues like this. And tired of people standing by toyota like they still hung the moon

[@danthompson1467]

You are 💯 right

[@jeanclaude7018]

I think those short blocks that Toyota so graciously supplies are STILL afflicted with a design flaw bigger thsn just "debris " because they're still failing. And yes, excluding the hybrid is sleight of hand, because its the SAME core engine. Toyota dealer techs HATE this job. Even the best dealers dont have shops equipped to handle disassembling and rebuilding half the truck. These are SERVICE departments, not re-manufacturing facilities!

[@Jason-Samko]

Very well said and agree on all points. Except I do think toyota has the problem figured out. I just don't think they are gonna handle fixing it right for any of the ones already made.

[@jeanclaude7018]

@@Jason-Samko Yes, I get the feeling they're gonna have to settle for a patch job and pray it holds together. I'd unload it before the warranty expires, whenever that is. I find it ironic that the Titan has a great 100,000 mile warranty, when it should be Toyota because they need it. What blows my mind is how the butt-kissers seem to have no dignity. They keep groveling and excusing, instead of getting mad and putting more responsibility on their pet brand. Good video.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@jeanclaude7018 agree on all points

[@SliderFury1]

Something you touched on is really a huge chunk of the problem with all these crappily bottle built vehicles with subpar quality parts: most modern "mechanics" can't fix them cause they're not skilled/educated/experienced enough, and most old school mechanics who are those things can't fix them either cause they're too damn complicated or the parts are impossible to get is you're not a dealership (and even for them it's hard). Basically we had both things happen at the same time: vehicles are of overall lower quality and less durable and reliable than they used to be AND they got way harder to fix/get parts for.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@SliderFury1 100% agree on all points

[@dominica2765]

Not only don’t you have a vehicle, but you’re paying insurance and car payments for vehicle you can’t even drive. I’ll tell you something else. I wouldn’t buy any Toyota because God forbid if there should be a freak accident with your forerunner and then you have to deal with Toyota will fix next year, thanks for the video. God bless you and your family.

[@Jason-Samko]

Great point about future repairs and how toyota might handle them after this. God bless you and yours as well

[@dominica2765]

Thank you keep up the good work

[@is6566]

Jason, you see the half empty glass when it comes to the dealership technicians putting the engines back together. After the third or fourth they will be well practiced and with the number of Tundras having problems they will get through those practice engines quickly. 😃 Maybe, Toyota is running an elaborate educational experiment for the dealership technicians. 😃

[@Jason-Samko]

😂 it's simple math. The complexity of this motor and work environment these have to be preformed in is not correct for this type of job. It would be like a foot doctor doing heart surgery in an alley with kitchen utensils. Even if they had the correct facilities to do this I bet it's 2 out of 5 techs that could do it right. And zero out of 5 would make it as good as the factory did.

[@is6566]

Agree. It’s the factory’s job. Even if the technician is the same quality tradesman as the technician in the factory, the factory’s technician builds engines every day and doesn’t do anything else. The technician in the dealership has to be a generalist and doesn’t build engines often enough to become really good at it no matter his ambitions and willingness to learn. There is a reason why, if you need a surgery, you should go to a specialist surgeon doing large number of the same procedures every year that you need.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@is6566 100% spot on

[@jimjim0058]

Exact reason why I’d only look at Gladiators or Frontiers for midsizers. Gonna keep my ‘19 Frontier for the long haul.

[@Jason-Samko]

Love the naturally aspirated engines

[@user-in4gh1su7h]

Thanks for your videos. I ordered a Tacoma with a manual transmission in March. Received it in the beginning of June. I previously had a 2005 Tacoma 5 speed with a manual transmission. I wanted a manual transmission truck. The Tacoma is the only new truck you can get with a manual transmission. My first new car in almost 20 years and I bought it for the Toyota name and reliability. I'm keeping my fingers crossed I don't run into these problems.

[@Jason-Samko]

And hopefully if yours does have an issue it will be later when the parts are not on back order. Cause that is an easy fix if it does happen

[@hdz12ez]

You make a good argument for sure!

[@hapkijo9713]

Finally saying what needs to be said! Thank you.

[@Jason-Samko]

thank you.

[@gunghobows]

Exactly!!!

[@DavidRego-wn4lz]

Toyota better do something sooner then later because the bullet proof products and competitive pricing is what created their fan base. Let’s face it that no longer exists. Jason is on point on this and he’s 100 percent right don’t defend them because when you do you are hurting yourself the customer.

[@Jason-Samko]

@DavidRego-wn4lz agree 100%. Every defense on every video I have ever made about toyota is how well built and reliability. If toyota can't get back to that they are in real trouble. And the first step in that process now is taking care of the customers they let down.

[@cosmotraumatika7474]

I own and drive a 2021 Tacoma TRD Off-road and absolutely love it. I'm also enraged at Toyota for destroying their trucks while also marking them up 36%+. Never buying a four cylinder turbo ricer. Aluminum drive shaft? Over complicated and cheapened parts? Your brand was RELIABLE and AFFORDABLE. You ruined both, Toyota.

[@Jason-Samko]

Many people (myself including) agree 100 with you

[@HuntingKing922]

AGREED 100%

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

I own a 2023 4runner and you are correct Jason

[@Jason-Samko]

Crazy how right now the only drama free toyota truck is the 4 runner. I hope toyota hears this and just steps up!

[@sheepdog3828]

just trade the 2014 4rnr for a new to us 23 4rnr. The hood scoop affect her confidence of line of sight on I10 at 85mph. The larger screen and clean line of sight is now great. Our age says it will be our last truck. For the fan boys, GROW UP for Pete's sake. ALL manufacturers have issues and they all made it right because of the customers. Step up and help out by getting on Toyota to do what is right. Quit being a participation trophy child and call them out.

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

@@Jason-Samko ya it seems like all of thier new models us cheaper materials and componants and want more cash for them-no thanks

[@Jason-Samko]

@Jojo-ni2cg that's how all manufacturers work today so that we expect. But agree with you it's a huge turn off coming from the quality and reliability they just had.

[@Jason-Samko]

@sheepdog3828 well said. And agree on the fake hood scoop. Looks cool but would rather not have it on our 4 runner as well. Especially in the technical stuff off road where it blocks my vision and give alot of glare off out white one.

[@MCraven10]

I’m a Toyota fan (currently own ‘21 and ‘22 4Runners) and I agree with you 100%. Although I must admit it’s hard to you seriously with that damned Stellantis parked behind you. 😉

[@Jason-Samko]

Love my jeep! Hate stellantis, but love jeep and ram.

[@ramrider1453]

MCraven10, the man has taste and knows better reliability 😂. Well Ram anyways 😅👍

[@Richrad91OZ-bk5lu]

Toyotards will defend their brand and the markups they pay up by saying that the car will last them a lifetime and more. Repeat a bunch of phrases like "great reliability" and "great resale value", disregard any sort of criticism and talk down about any other automaker when it comes to comparisons because that's how their thought process works. You gotta hand it to Toyota though, they really did their marketing and advertising right through generations and in turn it worked out perfectly for them because they now have an army of brainwashed folks who won't second guess a Toyota product. Hopefully those same people will learn that whatever automakers they align themselves to, is in fact a business.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@Richrad91OZ-bk5lu very well said. Especially the last paragraph

[@ericmorrison794]

Have two vehicles lexus gx 460 and a jeep rubicon both with 22000 miles.the lexus needs tires front end alinement front rotors and parking brake adjustment and windshield wipers that have come to pieces.my jeep has never been to the dealer and has none of the issues listed.your spot on about toyota

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep never once ever had to take any of my jeeps or my rams to the dealer ever. Love jeep

[@gordmonteath6090]

Boy hare to see you after missing a 190 class whitetail lol

[@Jason-Samko]

😂😂😂 been there! Thru the bow out of the tree!

[@mark344]

Hey Boss, how is your jeep ownership experience? I didnt pull the plug on the 3rd gen taco.

[@Jason-Samko]

Love it! So capable, so robust, so much fun, and proven reliability. And if repairs are every needed parts are dirt cheap.

[@ericmorrison794]

I owned three gen 2 and one gen 3.love my gen 2 but the mexican 3rd gen ruined it for me worst engine and truck ever.sold it and bought a rubicon no regrets.

[@mark344]

@@Jason-Samko thank you!

[@scanadaze]

I am starting to see on KZbin that Gen Z is going after old vehicles.

[@Jason-Samko]

Do you mean going after as in buying old vehicles? I think that is happening do to costs, rates, and people not making as well of an income. It's tough times for many now.

[@michelle-lz8tg]

it won't solve the problem though...first there are not enough older vehicles to go around as most have already been sent to the crusher..and second everything manufactured after 1985 is computerized and all but basic parts are getting hard to find...you are not going to find crucial electronics for those decades old vehicles any longer...and depending on where you live, it may be impossible to get those older cars with worn engines to pass yearly smog inspections.

[@sammy-gd7hw]

As the new tacomas gain miles they will be blowing transmissions left and right. A friend of mine works at a toyota dealership up north and in his own words. The tacoma transmissions are made of paper. You cannot drive aggressively with these new trucks.

[@Jason-Samko]

@sammy-gd7hw the Trans is a strong proven Trans. But it's strong and proven with much less torque. This motor is too much for the Trans. Toyota should of and will ha e to beef it up.

[@mrsrt5038]

I just got a 2024 4runner. They tried selling me a sequoia and the new 4runner, i told them if they couldn't get me a 2024 4runner, i would be taking my business elsewhere. They found me the exact trim level with all the options i wanted in 2 days😂

[@Jason-Samko]

Outstanding

[@user-fo4ls4wq3l]

You are right on buddy ....... I was planning on purchase a Tundra...//// now NEVER NEVER NEVER.... Certainly not at $80,000.oo Toyota is living on history. Nuts them...

[@Jason-Samko]

@@user-fo4ls4wq3l all this stuff in coming back to bite them in the butt.

[@carolinawoods-n-water4392]

As usual, you’re 100% correct. There’s absolutely zero excuse for what’s going on with Toyota. Not too many people have $50-80k in expendable income & can afford to have their new investment broken down with no fix in sight. Completely unacceptable.

[@Jason-Samko]

@carolinawoods-n-water4392 yep especially when the main reason people bought it was toyota reliability

[@carolinawoods-n-water4392]

@@Jason-Samko that’s the #1 reason I purchased my 2020 3rd gen. I haven’t even really done anything with it besides using the bed for weekend warrior stuff the year I’ve had it. But just having the peace of mind, knowing if I just do regular maintenance & fluid changes, it’s going to last longer than any other vehicle I’ve ever owned - it’s priceless. Wish I could’ve bought it outright, but I’m so looking forward to making that last payment. I’ll never sell or trade it - I absolutely love it!

[@Jason-Samko]

@@carolinawoods-n-water4392 yep they don't make them like thst any more. End of a great era

[@HighQ165]

I was one of those Toyota fan boys. Not any more.

[@ryanhall3689]

I said the same thing when you spend that kind of money on a vehicle and you're still making payments while it sits in a shop for how long waiting for repair and they give you a yaris as a loaner

[@Jason-Samko]

Crazy isnt it.

[@RedWingsninetyone]

Right now less than 1% of the trucks have had warranty claims. But yeah they're all blowing up.

[@kevinike]

100%

[@davidhanson3345]

I remember when Toyota fan boys made a big fuss about Honda turbos. The fan boys said Toyota would never put small turbos in vehicles, as they knew better. As a past QC inspector, I can say someone knew there was a serious problem.

[@appleztooranges]

Glad I got the last of v6 Tacoma, 2023 trd pro

[@Jason-Samko]

@@appleztooranges such a great truck

[@gaffle-411]

Sad because the 2024’s HONESTLY “look” visually better than the older platforms but as the saying goes, looks aren’t everything. If they would have but the same NA 6-cylinder engine in it with a slight HP/torque improvement, that would have been a clear win.

[@appleztooranges]

@@gaffle-411 yeah but their obeying government orders. Toyota messed up

[@user-fo4ls4wq3l]

We agree with you. They are correct. Toyota must have hired FORD engineers..... Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

[@Jason-Samko]

@@user-fo4ls4wq3l 😂

[@chrisroy1613]

I agree! I traded my 23 on the engine fail list...first Toyota I ever owned....still no resolution..I'm still pissed

[@Jason-Samko]

@chrisroy1613 yep would of been much easier for owners if toyota handled this right and better

[@racrx7]

A rebuilt engine is absolutely unacceptable!!

[@Jason-Samko]

@@racrx7 agree 100

[@maciekd9888]

Almost traded my Taco for a Tundra at the tail end of 2022 but held off because i didnt like the state of the economy and taking more debt on was too high risk. Dodged a bullet.

[@Jason-Samko]

@maciekd9888 you did dodge a bullet. Worth waiting another year before getting a tundra

[@danejohnson8430]

Haha! I am feeling that title! The trash that ToYo has brought us for their new Gen with SUV&Trash is just that. The rich will not move, budge, or even blink until mass numbers of buyers turned their nose away from what they are trying to do. So I just sit back and snack on my cancer, free popcorn, and enjoy the show.

[@Jason-Samko]

Worst part toyota could fix all of this but is too proud to do it so far

[@kabirtimory5924]

Totally agree. I'm tired of these toyota apologists, too.

[@22Aceves]

The problem Is the new blocks are not counter measured so the same problem in the new block. Not much the techs can do about that. I think it's a design flaw in the lower end. I'm glad I bought an f150 5.0 all because the tundra I wanted had a 10k mark up

[@371kenny]

That's what I've been saying for months! Even a new crate motor is the gonna fix this!

[@ryandoyle4344]

Seems Toyota upgraded some parts, but not until mid January of 24 (4-5 months into production). Seems the statement was to convince those that do not know. (The Car Care Nut discovered)

[@garthlundquist3623]

You will be paying monthly payments and insurance on your broken Toy as it sits for months awaiting some crappy repair. Oh what a feeling!

[@Jason-Samko]

Love the coyote motor! My all time favorite ford motor

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep I'd be furious if this happen to my teuck and was treated this way

[@pireina1]

Agreed, rebuild a new motor to “solve” wherever the issue, is criminal. Let the fanboys go through the whole debacle and see how they like it.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree. So tired of the fanboys defending toyota when they don't have any skin in the game

[@luigig3867]

I couldn't agree more! Your practically screwed if you purchase one of these trucks & the engine goes because now you have no vehicle but you still have to make payments on it & probably need to rent a vehicle

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep. Toyora needs to get this right

[@dannypinyan3949]

Thank you for defending the truth

[@Jason-Samko]

Thank you

[@valdius85]

Could you please investigate and make a quick video on the "fix" T did with the broken front axle on the TFL. Apparently it is a software fix...

[@Jason-Samko]

All we know so far is toyota has de tuned the power output of the tacoma motor now so that the motor doesn't blow the Trans or front diff apart. Thry did this with a software change to the auto and with the manual they are knocking down the power output. Basically making the motor weaker to meet the weaker Trans and front diff.

[@valdius85]

@@Jason-Samko As an "ignorant engineer", I would desing the drivetrain to fit the torque that comes out of the engine. Especially that TFL used the tires that came with the vehicle. None: tire drastically changes the max grip and as such influncenses the max torque that the component experience. The explanation of "user choose the wrong off road setting" is very interesting story. Especially in the context of a BOF off road truck. Sometimes engineers use "interesting" as a synonym for BS. :)

[@Jason-Samko]

@valdius85 very true. Didn't even think about the extra traction of better tires. The engineer in the tfl video did talk about putting on bigger tires and you could hear it in his tone that he would not l, even thought he said you would maybe be ok.

[@chairmannemo2548]

A lot of the “fan boying” from Toyota defenders, is copium. They are so far deep into “Toyota is my personality” that the mere suggestion that tundra/tacomas have issues would destroy their frame

[@Jason-Samko]

True, sad, and unacceptable. These customers are in a bad place. And so tired of fanboys defending toyota when the fanboys don't have any skin in the game and are not stuck in the ordeal.

[@EllisRitter-ui6qu]

I was so glad to get rid of my 2023 Tundra and got a 2024 GMC Denali, and boy am I glad I did. I got a better looking, better riding, quieter ride. Best decision I have made in years. Now I don't have to worry about what Toyota is going to do, and on top of that, I don't have to worry about not having my truck for 2 or 3 months while it's getting dismantled.

[@GregoryRamsey]

Same but got a 24 Titan XD PRO4X loaded. Solid feeling and no wind noise and I can see the a/c controls. Lot less frustrating.😎

[@TimeForCars]

I own a 2002 Land Cruiser with 230k miles & 1993 Toyota Pickup with 330k miles. The ONLY thing Toyota had going for it for decades was reliability & longevity. They did not do anything better than the competition except in these 2 fields. It is becoming very clear that reliability & longevity are VERY compromised in all the new low quality complex JUNK Toyota is making since they dropped the legendary naturally aspirated V8 & V6. Meaning Toyota right now literally has nothing going for it. For example, the Wrangler Rubicon was always wayyyyy more capable off road & offer alot more than a 4Runner; better approach angle, departure angle, ground clearance, suspension travel, serious off road features like real front locker, Sway bar disconnect...etc However, many guys went for 4Runner because of the MASSIVE difference in reliability & longevity. But since this is absolutely no longer the case, what would make anyone go for a 4Runner instead of a Wrangler now?

[@Jason-Samko]

@@TimeForCars fantastic points

[@PrepperDawg]

💯💯

[@YerBoyTroy]

Things will get fixed. They kindof have to, so unless youre one of the small group of owners actually affected by this. Nothing to lose sleep over. There have been bigger screw ups from other OEMs in the past

[@kdxman711]

100% on the nose. Toyota no longer cares about its customers or its products.

[@Jason-Samko]

Sad that it has come to this

[@josephharvey5742]

Should be a crate motor replacement and 10 years and 100,000 mile warranty after this recall. I'd ask them to buyback this truck if I'd bought one of these trucks!

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree 100

[@marlonr1200]

I own a 1794 and I 100 percent agree

[@Jason-Samko]

I hope yours is trouble free and if not I hope toyota stands behind you and makes it right.

[@alanmorrison3598]

Don't forget the Lexus GX 550!

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep and the 600. I feel bad for what these owners are going thru and hopefully videos like this will help put toyota in the spotlight to do the right thing and fast.

[@davidwethington9320]

I'm not going to attack an individual for their choice. I do find it funny that the Toyota guys were trashing the GM trucks when they came out with their issues. Mostly tech. Very few mechanical and they weren't large scale issues. GM also did long block replacements. They've also been proactive lately. Unlike the past. Seems like GM took a page out of Toyota s playbook and Toyota is acting like the domestics used to be.

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep is like a switcheroo. Gm climbing to the top and toyota falling on its butt.

[@371kenny]

There is no fix to this. It's a design flaw. Not enough lubercation to the main bearing. That's what' the metal flakes are from. Only fix is a different designed engine.

[@Jason-Samko]

Whatever it takes. They are making huge profits from us while leaving us hanging on the dirty line. Just the amount of pay raises each of the chairman just got would of solved the tundras the right way.

[@marklihsu]

@@Jason-Samkothey have billions of debt got to make it up somehow

[@TerraVeritas]

I own both a 2003 Tacoma TRD Off Road and a 2021 Tacoma TRD Pro... both problem free! I am absolutely pissed at Toyota for letting their customers down. Screw them for making these new cheaply made Tundras and Tacomas. I'm keeping mine until the wheels fall off and won't even consider getting into a newer UNRELIABLE model Toyota truck.

[@Jason-Samko]

Many people feeling the same way.

[@marshallgs]

When the Toyota engineer talked with TFL mentioning their truck's transmission went 1.8% over spec and it broke, I'm thinking "Well that didn't take much!" Maybe make it able to handle more than 1.8%? Toyota still has great engineers but the bean counters are running the aslyum now!

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree 100%

[@jw4806]

Its a “software” fix 😂 instead of building it right; they want to control the drivers…de-tune it

[@Jason-Samko]

@@jw4806 exactly

[@ronfazer2423]

Toyota waited to long to Recall. They are acting like Chevy. (wait, wait delay to out of warr.)

[@jimjim0058]

Exact reason why I’d only look at Gladiators or Frontiers for midsizers. Gonna keep my ‘19 Frontier for the long haul. My dad’s 2009 tundra was AWESOME

[@Jason-Samko]

love both the gladiator and frontier

[@Wellh0wrya]

Car care nut surprised me when he bought one. The dude must’ve got one half off from Toyota or something so he can pedal the narrative like it’s no big deal when in fact an engine that is known to fail is the biggest deal you could have with the vehicle… All of his content on Toyota must be taken with a grain of salt after that decision

[@beri232]

Ex-Toyota fan here. I despise what Toyota & Lexus are doing. Their new shit is exactly that…. SHIT! I’d rather pay less and buy North American if I’m forced to buy garbage!

[@Jason-Samko]

Sad how fast toyota is going down hill

[@beri232]

@@Jason-Samko no kidding! All within 2 years!

[@Jason-Samko]

@@beri232 Agree. Hope they turn this around soon.

[@danfontes9130]

If fan boys keep defending Toyota's negligence, Toyota quality will continue to decline.

[@jeanclaude7018]

That's how they got away with this in the first place. Toyota knows they serve a unique cult that will not even consider another brand because of some psychological Stockholm syndrome that keeps their entire personal identity tied to owning a Toyota. Well, Toyota pushed too hard this time. Even loyalists are waking up and shopping around.

[@Jason-Samko]

Great point

[@OneLeggedStormChaser]

👍👍👍

[@TRONABORON]

Toyota needs to step up and by back all these rigs, it is the only solution!

[@Jason-Samko]

In a perfect world

[@Seaward1224]

Apparently Toyota tests their new powertrains for a million miles with rigorous torture testing before releasing them in new models. So what happened here then?

[@Jason-Samko]

Good question. Seems to always work that way for all companies. They test and say all is good. Release it to the public and then all the crap happens

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

I love what Toyota was. Not what it is. They need to return to form

[@Jason-Samko]

agree 100

[@sammy-gd7hw]

Grandpa's tundra still sitting in the dealership.....dead. blown engine and a front passenger door that semi leaks water. Toyota still won't tell us what they are doing. Talked to them last week. Grandpa is driving my tacoma in the meantime. He really likes is. It's a 2022 sport.

[@Jason-Samko]

Sucks he has to go thru this

[@rutilorocha3457]

Yes sr toyota need stepup for the costumer.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@rutilorocha3457 agree 100

[@beamanofgoodcharacter]

I am a big Toyota fan, but I have some strong criticisms about their recent decisions, especially with the Tundra. While I like the new Tacoma and have only a few minor complaints about it, the Tundra is a different story. Its exterior design is unappealing, and even after three years, I still can't get used to how it looks. Additionally, the Tundra isn't very DIY-friendly, which is a major downside for those of us who prefer to handle maintenance ourselves. Even if Toyota addresses all the issues with the Tundra, it won't have good resale value because it will be expensive to repair and maintain. I think Toyota's engineers have lost their way with the new Tundra, and the outcry over the new Tacoma seems somewhat exaggerated at this point.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree 100 the diy aspect of vehicle ownership today is hard. And toyota wanted to get into modern times and modern tech. But they sure are struggling. And struggling to make it right with these failures like you said

[@scottcruikshank138]

I am a Toyota owner (Tacoma and GM vehicles) but they need to do better. Can’t get blown away by Ford and GM. I think part of the issue is Toyota doesn’t sell crate motors unlike the domestics. Therefore they would have to pull from the line itself once the fix is in. I’m sure that would cause issues for production. Either way they need to figure it out as they are flushing a hard earned reputation built over decades.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree 100% . Toyora can shut down production to make motors or set up shop in any of its millions of square feet of facilities to build crate motors etc. It's their problem. They need to find a way to fix it right or they loose customers forever.

[@HD-on2eg]

There should be a law that if you have a major failure like this and your truck can’t be repaired within 2 weeks, they take the truck back and you get 100% of your money back.

[@Jason-Samko]

They have lemon laws and they vary state to state but generally say 30 days for a repair or same repair 3 times. Then lemon law kicks in.

[@adventurellama7444]

Yes! Im glad that I didn’t buy the new gen.

[@Jason-Samko]

Worth waiting longer for the bugs to get worked out. Eventually they will be great. Just too new, too much tech and too many problems right now

[@ramrider1453]

Yup, I would be pissed. I’m glad my Ram is putting a smile on my face. Tried and true…

[@Jason-Samko]

Love the rams

[@patgarrett9454]

Sheldon should honestly be fired.

[@jimmycline4778]

If you can get 8k outta a new Tundra consider yourself lucky!!

[@crisikingful]

Why I never understood loyalty brand people lol that protect them, you tell them hey you should wait and see if they fix the problems first before buying a vehicle or maybe buying something different for now some get really butt hurt and tell numbers of the past... lol haha but oh well.

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep I get the same stuff in the comments.

[@shanewhittemore]

Class action Lawsuit Baby!!! Tight community,, very possible if Toyota screws folks.

[@chanchkj]

I was looking to buy a Tundra. Not anymore.

[@Jason-Samko]

Its worth waiting a bit for them to get it sorted

[@1FiftyOverland]

As a Former Automotive Technician I find your comments completely incorrect about technician abilities.

[@Jason-Samko]

Just stating what the facts are telling us. Look at the failure rate of these short blocks. I am also a former auto tech ASE certified is suspension, tuneup and brake systems. I've spend some time in service departments. Been a while. But easy to realize this job is too big for the level of techs today and for the environment they have to do this in.

[@chrisangus1244]

Some insight here would be helpful. I’ve owned several FCA products and the ability of the dealer techs has to be the most frustrating aspect! The last debacle was 3 weeks and a turbo charger replacement that didn’t resolve the issue. The funny part was a google search of the DTC said it’s not the turbo replace the hose but the dealer was to arrogant to listen. It’s not the manufacturer as I noticed the paperwork stated the hose was inspected per manufacturer request prior to turbo.