Is the Toyota Tundra reliable?
55% of the 59 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 65/100 — it scores a little better than average.
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Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections65/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/10055%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 56%Across 59 used Toyota Tundras we inspected, this model scores a little better than average — average condition 65/100 vs 61 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.
What we found
Most common faults
Oil leaks · Engine
56%
Tire pressure monitoring system · Brakes and tires
34%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
31%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
29%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
27%
Share of inspected Toyota Tundras where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 31%
Good 24%
Mediocre 36%
Poor 10%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
83%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 74%
2%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
2%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 24%
How long does a Tundra stay good?
Good cars by mileage
Share of Toyota Tundras in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; a band under 20 cars follows the nearby bands, so a run above the all-cars line stays above it, and a band of 20 or more uses the rate we measured; where a band has too few cars, the line follows the trend between the bands on either side; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.
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Straight from recent Toyota Tundra reports
2014 Toyota Tundra · 106k mi — flagged: oil leaks, engine and electronic controlled transmission control module, springs. Inspected Oct 26.
2017 Toyota Tundra · 78k mi — flagged: oil leaks, vibration, four wheel drive control module. Inspected Oct 21.
The bottom line
Bodywork is the norm, with a repainted panel on 83% of them, yet structural repairs stay rare and almost nobody has cleared codes, so a straight frame and a live scan are unusually honest. Spend your time under the engine: oil leaks show up on more than half, often with fuel-trim trouble and codes still active. A wet leak plus out-of-range trim plus a stored code is your walk-away or a hard discount, not a shrug. Tires and the pressure sensors are the next bill. Mediocre examples are common, so hold out for a sharp truck rather than settling.
FAQ
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What are the most common problems on a used Toyota Tundra?
The items we flag most often are oil leaks (56%), tire pressure monitoring system (34%), fuel trim out of range (31%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 2% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 59 inspections · updated Nov 11, 2026
