2000-2006 Toyota Tundra Reliability And Toyota Sequoia Reliability 

My Toyota sequoia has 405,000 miles and runs fantastic

'01 Limited w/316,000 miles on my daily driver. I concur with these issues & will add the exhaust manifold leak/tick, the white paint turns chaulky, and early models, if not all, need upgraded braking. Overall best truck ever built by man. Spark plugs are 30 min with a cup of coffee on a Saturday morning. The maintenance on this vehicle is very straight forward. Your return on investment is outstanding. 10/10

I have a 2001 SR5 4wd Tundra. It has 374K and runs like a charm. Quality at it's best.

I have an 03 Sequoia with 270k. I've had to replace the front sway bar end links twice and the rear door handle once. I have rust on the rear wheel wells and a broken radio antenna. Also, some of the radio lights don't work. And my driver door rattles on windy days or when going over a bump. A shop is now fabricating new replacement parts. Other than that, my Sequoia has been trouble free since I purchased it in July 2003.

Took delivery of my new 03 Tundra in November of 02 so the truck is currently 16 years old. 130,000 miles and nothing but tires, fluids, filters, batteries, 1 timing belt and nothing but maintenance items. Knock on wood but nothing has worn out yet. Incidentally I have never changed the transmission fluid because the manual didn't say to do it. Fluid still looks and smells new and runs great. I'm hoping to drive it forever. Like your channel. Great information.

My dad bought his 02 sequoia just before I was born. It has been stolen twice and has 350k miles on it. Now I drive it as my first car. I jest put some subs in it and changed all the speakers and added apple car play to it. Honestly one of the most reliable trucks I’ve ever seen.

‘07 Sequoia. First issue was rear door handle breaking, and replacing the cable. $50 for parts and a couple hours labor. Did the cheater wire like the video for emergency opening. Next issue was that primary air pump thing that makes it Cali compliant....the fan blades are plastic and they disintegrated. I put a bypass on it, cost $100ish, annoying fan whine gone. Axle warped at 130k, had to replace it along with Ujoints. Need to replace shocks and struts. Radiator split at 140k, replaced it. It’s been a pretty reliable ride all these years and overall maintenance costs are good. It was my wife’s primary vehicle for a few years, then mine for a few years, and now my college age son is driving it. We plan on driving it for awhile longer.

Great video. My 03 Sequoia had a lift in it when I purchased it. I replaced it with factory suspension and don't regret it. The ride and handling is way better now. The ride was rough and top heavy.

2004 Tundra SR5 Double cab 2 wheel drive 4.7L - 270,000 miles - I've only replaced the radiator and the tailgate latch 2 times. I love my truck and will never sell it. I may buy a new truck in about 5 years but will hold on to this truck.

Glad you started a Toyota channel I have a 01 Tundra with 1820000 mi my Tundra runs great and looks great.

'02 SR5, ~245k, daily drive, 10 years in salt/snow (Ohio) and 5 years in desert heat (Las Vegas), bought for cheap when it was 4 years old. First, we are SUPER hard on cars, I replace ceramic breaks almost yearly on our cars. I agree with tie rods, antenna, back window, and power steering issues. I have replaced all myself with little issue. I just bought the shocks, struts, and ball joints for their first replacement. It is worth the couple of extra bucks to get Moog parts that last compared to the cheaper options. I am also doing the timing belt and alternator for maybe the the first time(I can't remember for sure) in the fall when it cools down. Otherwise, this car is insanely reliable and worth the price. So much so, that my in-laws just bought an '08 based on seeing how little issues we have. No paint or rust issues. I would recommend the headlight restore kits for under $10 and some elbow grease instead of replacing them. My horn did go out, which I replaced, but it seems to be a wiring/contact issue somewhere. That is the first thing I am tackling. Seriously, totally worth the price with little maintenance. As it stands today, I don't think I will ever buy a non-Toyota/Lexus based on how reliable they have been compared to my other cars.

Bought 2001 V8 4 wheel drive Sequoia (195K miles) in April 2018. I LOVE this vehicle. I did break off the inside door handle on drivers side, so for now I roll down window to use the outdoor handle. Well, today I was idling in fast food drive through line for awhile and when I finally got on the road again I noticed a noise coming from my car when I would step on the gas pedal. I kept trying to confirm it was from my vehicle (getting 3 kids to be quiet). When I realized it was and stopped a feet hundred feet at the next stop sign, I saw white smoke coming from under the hood. I immediately pulled over. It is a hot texas day now (105 heat index). Waiting to have it towed now. Maybe radiator? The dashboard temp gauge never lit up though? Smell associated with smoke resembled a burning smell :( I hope my baby will be repairable. :(

My dad has a 2007 sequoia with over 410KM. Most reliable car ever!

Glad I found this! I was just doing research on these, I want to buy a larger SUV to turn into a camping rig/DD. Seeing yours with almost 400k on it is a good testament to the longevity! The other vehicle I'm considering is a Tahoe/Yukon of the same year, but I think the Yota has a better look and interior (though I really love the GM V8's). Obviously the 4.7 lasts a long time, but I really hate that it has a timing belt.

Looking for a sequoia due to LC's and LX 450 being costly in my area. Thanks for this valuable information.

It’s Crazy How Well it’s Aged in the looks department lol Still a Beautiful Car.

Excellent video! I'm going to look at an 03 Sequoia this week. I really appreciate the thoroughness and relaxed demeanor.

We just got a 02 with 113k miles. Amazing condition! Never seen a dirt road in its life I would bet. We used to have a Highlander but need more room for the family so this is our first sequoia and we love it!

Hey I went to check your store for the headlights and I didn't see them! Just to let you know. Awesome video man. I just bought a 2000 tundra with 220k. Runs amazing.

Purchased my 2004 Sequoia about a month ago. 154,000 miles, one owner. Took a bit of a chance because state inspection had lapsed a couple of months before but the seller had a brand new Sequoia parked in his garage and he just didn't get round to inspecting. He was asking $4500 but I knocked him down to $4000. The under-frame had been deemed solid by Toyota but it did need a small section welding along with a new rear exhaust, this work with the state inspection cost me $500. Timing belt will need replacing soon, a local garage has quoted me $350 for the labor, the Aisin timing belts which include water pump are $165 on Amazon. It is definitely a gas hog so you wouldn't want to use for a long daily commute, but is very roomy and makes for an excellent utility/camper vehicle. Mine is in excellent condition and is as solid as a rock, definitely a keeper!

My 02 Sequoia ...Baddass, I bought her new back then and other than the rear wheel well rusting, and the rear door not opening, and the check engine light being on for 6 years with her still staring up and running with 50k miles after she that light came on ...she rocks. I replaced the front shocks about 2 years ago, rear calibers about 2 months ago, her timing chains been replaced 80k miles ago, and I had the rack and pinion and all that replaced 5 years ago. I havent touched the transmission fluid, filter none of that, and knock on wood she remains powerful to this day...I also replaced the head lamps too, and my driver seat is tore up from in and out in and out for nearly 19 years...I love her, because she reliable, and never gotten stuck in over 1 foot of snow up her in New England where she's parked at. Toyota actually added their frame rust stuff all over the frame, and they replaced the spare tire elevator, and the a/c compressor but that was done back in 04 with the compressor, ..

I bought a 2006 toyota sequoia a fully loaded sr5 with 250,000 miles. Bought it for 5k and ran like a clock. This is one of the last years of this generation so its got the vvt system and a smooth 5 speed auto transmission. We got a letter saying it needed frame replacement. We payed nothing because it was a recall and got a brand new rental for 2 months. So far hasn’t quit on us once. Went from illinois to chicago and back (2500 miles) and nothing. I also had to replace the handle and also interior seals like to wear. Overall amazing truck and way better than my old expedition.

I bought a 2006 Toyota Tundra DLB TRD Sr5 4x4 back in May of 2006 with 4miles on it. It's absolutely the best truck I've ever own...I Have 158,600 miles on it and all I've ever done to it other than the required maintenance is change the clip on the driver side rear for the emergency brake and the bushings on the front tie rod along with tires of course. I have used it to haul/tow just about everything there is and it also get used in the winter to plow snow. The only issue I have with it is, with the 4.7 L engine while towing it lacks power going up steep hills. I can't tell you how many time I towed other vehicles out when they get stuck - everything from cars to tractor trailers. I just put it in 4 WL, put the shifter in 2nd gear and use the L shift button. This button locks it in 1st gear and occasionally I might have to put chains on. This is NO BS. Oh did I mention that I live in the Mountains of Western Montana. I Love this Truck and will keep it until it dies but I think it will outlast me. Oh, I backed into a tree the other day while hunting so I have a dent in my rear bumper but other than that it's still in great shape. I've always had a Ford or Chevy before but I'll never hesitate to buy another Toyota if that time comes. Thanks, Nathan for letting me tell my story. Art

Original owner of my 2004 Tundra Limited Access Cab. Currently at 62K original miles. Love this truck.

04 tundra 2x4 trd. Freaking exhaust manifold gaskets!!! Also, airbag recall... not a big issue... wouldn't trade my tundra for anything!!! Its a hell of a truck 230+k miles

Great video! I have a 2003 Sequoia SR5 4x4 with 260k miles on it. Best truck ever! Very good insight into the idiosyncrasies of the Sequoia.

2001 Tundra, 1st repair was replacing radiator last year, 281, 650 miles. Just started exhaust manifold leak/tick and alternator has been making noise for a couple months. Other stuff was normal wear and tear.

I bought an 02' SR5 with 57k original miles in 2015 and now it has 87k miles. its been a great family SUV! happy I bought it and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos so i can do more DIY maintenance and get our Sequoia to 187k miles and beyond.

I've had my 2wd ranger pos for 7 years or more. Been dreaming of an 02 tundra or sequoia since they were new

just bought a 2002 4x4 with 338k. ive had over 100 cars in my life. I guess you might say I am a car junky. lol. so this sequoia is super impressive, one owner for the entire 338k. It runs like a champ. it has a little bit of what sounds like a lifter tick. but runs down the hwy at 75 like a caddy. I am very excited to turn this into a fun on/off road vehicle for me and my wife and son. I will try to keep you up to date on the future of this vehicle. thank you for allowing me to post my opinions.

Great video! Just bought one here in Lockport, IL a limited edition with 173k on it. Got some rust due to the Midwest though. Just like your video, door latch broke off so I ordered the replacement cord and a metal handle; Antenna won't go all the way up; and its currently in the shop for sway bar links, control arm and ball joints. Next step is to replace #3 and #4 02 sensors and get a new muffler because its growling! (LOL!) ALSO...checked online with Toyota for recalls and found one for the passenger side airbag. Getting that replaced Saturday. Other than that, its rides strong and I'm very pleased.

I got a 06 Tundra and soon it will hit 200,000 miles , thank u for the heads up :)

I own two Tundras, my first one has 95K and my second one (which I just purchased) Has 44k ......I love these trucks!

I recently installed my 4th tailgate release handle, and in the process, learned something important. Yes, the handle does fail, but it actually due to the faulty catch at the bottom. The catch is metal, but encapsulated in plastic, causing it to bind as it wears through. When it gets too bad, it puts excessive strain on the handle (at the other end of the cable). Replace the latch mechanism and keep it clean...you probably won't have to touch it again for 10 years. Also, consider replacing the rear window scraper seal and you will keep out the dirt and water that cause all the problems in the first place.

Solid video, just replaced my radiator in my 2000 Tundra (pushing 200k), it had the exact issue which you described where the crimps started to leak.

The all metal handle fixes this up good. Just grease lube everything and you would be good to go. I dont use the powered antenna unless i need to. I created a button to keep it down when the radio is on. The radio stations are HD digital now so its not necessary to use the antenna unless you are in rural area

i use to be a nissan honda guy now im a toyota guy lol

We've had our Maroon 2007 Sequoia SR5 since new. 155k on it now. Changed trans fluid at 100k. Air pump went out - replaced with "hack" module to fool the computer. Third time I did the rear hatch handle, I went with a metal one and it has been fine since. Just replaced the original shocks and springs this morning - about three hours without rushing. Replaced the headlights because of the hazing. Replaced the spark plugs at 100k. Replaced the water pump at 70k so I went ahead with a new timing belt then. Valve cover gaskets were leaking and got replaced at 145k. Been through umteen tires - now back to Bridgestones and getting better wear. The TPM sensors all went after about 10 years. I have never gotten better than 13.5mpg and mine is a completely stock 2WD. I just noticed this week that the A/C is not as cold when idling on a hot day; so I'll go check the electric fan tomorrow morning. The power steering hoses are starting to seep. I have the same cheapo backup camera as you - just for backing up to the car trailer too! It has served us well and if it were a 4WD, we'd probably keep it forever. Our new home will really require 4WD to get to, so we'll have to let the ol' girl go soon. Too bad since ours has spent her life in Texas and is 100% rust free!

Alternators are a common replacement item. I have replaced the alternator in my Lexus at 150K as well. My Sequoia alternator still seems OK at 147K. The additional fan sounds interesting to me.

Had one with 300k, had 185psi in all 8, less than 5psi variation! I noticed the front struts were still just fine but the lower bushings were shot, why not just change them instead of the entire strut which is still ok... 👍

I bought a 06 Limited with 228k Lots of fun easy fixes so far, but very impressed with overall quality. Thank you for creating this channel and getting all of us together. I haven’t found a disappointed (high mileage) Sequoia owner yet

You got a new subscriber. I recently purchased a very well kept(dealer maintained-one owner) ‘02 Sequoia. It has almost 300k miles on it and it runs like a champ! I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos to get more knowledgeable of what I may have to deal with in the future. I do have an immediate question and that is I have a slight wobble when I get it up to about 70 mph. It’s squeaks a little in the front on the driver side. If you could point me in the right direction, I’d appreciate it! Thanks again, great video!

As I was fixing my newly replaced metal rear hatch handle, I did something that I think will forever fix that metal handle. Since they just twist and bend down, and the main contact on inside of handle has an upside down V.. I took needle nose pliers and bent it back to like new, then here's the key. I took a nice nail. A hammer. A pc of wood, and a cutting disc sitting by me.. so I tapped the nail with wood to give it about 3 small bends and a twist. Went under upsidedown V, upward, inward, over spring, then to the home stretch under (or may have had to go over.. doubt it though). About 5 zip tiies cut off clean. Hit the head n tip with cutting disc to fit perfectly, so it wont snag on door body. That thing will never break haha!! And honestly. It took like 10 minutes. Takes 20 to get it in n out of hatch lol. If you know how. Got it all back together before n been like "Damnit!! I forgot the Phillip's screws on the inside of outer panel." Lol

Great info. 2006 Tundra 89K Love it!

Hey Nathan, can you add those headlights to your Amazon channel. I wanted to go buy but it wasn't there.

Great video. I would add definitely do the lower ball joints if you haven't got them done under the recall. Also the steering rack bushings should be done in the high mileage rigs. When they get sloppy they can cause the steering rack to fatigue and crack. If you replace the lower ball joints or steering rack use ONLY OEM parts for those. A little more expensive but 10x the quality of Chinesium auto parts store ones. Another thing to watch for is the clutch fan gets brittle as is ages. When it explodes it can take out the radiator. But man with minimal maintenance these things are insanely durable.

I’ve had an 05 Tundra for 9yrs. A HUGE problem in northern salty road areas is transmission connector corrosion. You have to replace the internal trans harness and the body side connector. If you don’t fix it you will be stranded. I have also fixed pass front power door lock actuator, both tailgate latches and the handle, the hood latch needs done, and several years ago the master cylinder was puking into the brake booster which was a pain.

236k on my 2000 Tundra and have not replaced the alternator yet. Did replace the starter at a little over 200k. It has an interesting location on the 4.7 engine that makes it a little pricey.

I have a Toyota Sequoia 2006 4 wheel drive Still runs great... 2 hundred thousand miles

Thanks for the info ... I'm actually on the lookout for a clean 1st generation Sequoia myself. I figure it'll be good for my winter driving as well as some hauling and camping.

01 toyota Sequoia with 300k on it. replaced the trans on it, keeping it maintained. need to do an oil change soon. back hatch handle broke, window does not roll down because i installed a system in and it broke the window off the tracks and caused a loud rattle in my hatch that wont go away. relay and motor works in the door, you can hear it. but nothing happens. 3rd alternator so far. i need to upgrade the alt to a higher amprage and do a big 3 on it so it lessens the possibility of it going out. my drivers door has trouble closing. 02 sensors go out alot as well. normally 1 and 2. 3 and 4 seem to be still holding up well. evap sensor goes bad or needs to be cleaned alot. another problem is with the 01-02 Sequoias, the trac control and vsc trac with engage by itself and will not allow you to use the breaks and it could/will drag you to any part of the road. it will lock the steering too. so it could get scary. but if you take out the relay itll be good. i get 6-9mpg with the heavy weight in the back. when the 02 sensors go bad i get around 4-5mpg. when bad 02 sensors, oil change needed and air filter need to be cleaned, as well as the mass air flow sensor, mpg can decrease dramatically. no one believes when i say i dont get the rating from the car used. (12-16mpg) until they ride with me and watch the sensor counts the numbers down 1 mile every 2-3 minutes. and then theyre thankful their car gets at least 18mpg. but i love this truck. its a very reliable truck. built very well, structurally. if this truck ever gives out on me, you best believe im going to build it back up and drive it until it fails again. this truck isnt going anywhere.

Thanks for pointing out the power steering using ATF. Lots of people don't know or are too hard headed to use the correct fluid.

Well. Just had to scrap my 2001 Sequoia. So sad to see her go. 225K. Too bad, she still runs like a top. Bought new in Nov 2000. She has been a great vehicle. I was one of the very first frames to have been replaced by Toyota. Fought to get it done in 2013. The rust has just become too much. Rear end had to replace the diff cover which is actually sealed. You can purchase a steel cover and weld it after cutting off the rusted one. Also had issues with tailgate window rails rotting out and handle replacment. The rear emergency brakes needed to be replace. The ends were rotted out. Could not repair cost effectively. Drivers side manifold needs to be replaced. Then mech calls and says bad news. Oil pan is rotted and leaking. Checked it out and it is so rusted cannot even epoxy it. Too much to pull the motor to replace it. Living in high salt new england did its number on it. I towed a boat every summer for the last 15 years with it. Never had a problem. Good news is that I found a 2006 and it just had the frame replaced and control arms in OCT 2018. She is in great shape. Hardly any rust underneath. Body excellent. Just going to have them replace the water pump and timing belt as part of the deal. Out with the real old and in with the less old. Cannot wait to pick it up.

Bought my 06 Tundra with 76k on it, has 289k on it now and has pulled a 16ft tandem axle trailer almost every day since the day I bought it. Ball joints, carrier bearing, radiator, 3 sets of u-joints, a battery, and 2 timing belts is all I’ve done. Installed an after market trans cooler, unichip, cold air intake, header and exhaust right after I bought it. Drive the shit out of it every day and never had a single problem. Couldn’t be more pleased. I decided to buy one because my dad bought his 00 in May of 01 with 11miles on it, 460k+ miles and still daily drives it. Original motor, trans, dif,... nothing other than routine maintenance and wear and tear. Pretty sure Jesus drove a Tundra

Love your video on the high mileage Sequoia. You are dead on! Mine has 150,000.00 and running strong. I subscribed and I am looking forward to watching more of your videos..

Hey nathan, just found out your a seqouia guy, we gonna be best friend buddy. Gonna buy three at the end of the year and gonna be needling parts from you, keep posting ma dude

Thanks for starting this channel! This video has helped me already, I definitely need new headlights! My ‘04 Sequoia didn’t qualify for an airbag recall due to the mileage , so probably the same for something with the frame. I’ll look forward to learning more about the Sequoia

On my 10th Toyota. ( Lexus gx 460) nothing but love for their products. Loved my Seuquia.

I just bought a 2003 with 184,000 miles. It runs like brand new! Quiet interior - not a single rattle or squeak. Headlights are hazy and rear hatch handle is broke, but those are easy fix.

Yep. I have my cable for the rear hatch routed out by the liscense plate and my power antenna is broken but I have 190k miles on my 02 sequoia and I love it.

Just joined. Im in ct. Planning on moving to Florida. Taxes are killing me. In the market for either a tundra or sequoia. Was checking on getting a tacoma but too small and not enough towing capacity. Right now gonna chill till this corona issue is over

Getting rid of EcoBoost king ranch, eco=junk and I'm picking up a 06 limited 4x4 Quoia this week.

I found a 2001 Tundra SR5 TRD V-8 4WD Off Road Extra cab that has 240,000 miles. The only reason I have any interest is because of the overall condition of the truck, it's absolutely amazing. Everything from the carpeting, seats, headliner and dash look very nice. Even on the exterior the truck it's amazing, no door dings, the paint looks 95%+ with no fading or peeling of the clear coat and even the bumpers both front and rear look very nice. If you looked at the nose of the truck alone you would think it has 50,000 miles. It has a Zebart spray in bead liner that looks unused. The only things I could find were the silver paint on the wheels is flaking off a little bit and the headlights are turning yellow. Under the hood it looks dam near new, no rust of any kind and even the paint looks good. The down side, it's at large car dealership and they are asking $7,400. How much of a risk would I be taking by buying a 2001 Tundra with high miles like this?

I have a 2004 Toyota sequoia limited and only thing i have ever had 2 replace is the Thermostat because it was over heating sitting still its fine now but ac is getting hot sitting sill now workes great moving it has 298,000 miles now we bought it new in 2004 for 50,000 hevest thing we pull is a four wheeler and razer together on my trailer

I subscribed when you said nothing but Toyota's. I have an 03 Sequoia with 294k and it's the best vehicle I've ever had. My valve cover gaskets leak a little and my back door latch went out. One day I'll fix it though with the help from your videos.

Hey thank you for your RU-vid channel I just subscribed .I do own the whale as we call her at home she is a gas beast. Yes I do have the same issues but will not get rid of her very faithful .

Wow! I've watched half, & so far it's honestly just maintenance. 😉

263,000 and counting on my 99 4runner. Yesir!!

I replaced the original altenator on my 2003 Tundra 2uz-fe at 304,000. It doesn't leak or burn oil. Lot of miles on Pacific Northwest logging roads.

thank you especially discussing the frame issue, that might be fixed after the 2003 year, as I thought it was a common problem the entire life of the first gen

I just subbed. Please post more videos on Tundras or Sequoia. I own a tundra myself and need these types of videos.

rear axle bearings, front rotors, power steering leaks, driver door lock/latches 2006 tundra

I have an 01' Tundra Ivan Stewart edition and absolutely love it. First gen tundras were the best trucks ever built in regards to overall quality. One very common issue on these that I didn't see addressed was the cabin temp controls light bulbs. Early models used green covers that allowed the bulbs to get too hot and fail prematurely. Very easy to fix though. Many tundra owners I know that had this problem didn't even realize these controls were supposed to be back lit.

What Make and part # for spark plugs? I see lots of confusion on the boards. Weight of diff gear oil 200k? Great vid...now can you come do all my maint?!!!

Headlight link? Nice video, I would add the the front steering stabilizer bushings.

i picked up an 06 with 64k miles recently...

I've got my 06 tundra, 178k miles with a sealed tranny, what's with the myth of changing the fluid. I definitely love the content of your channel. Thanks man. Can you get back to me on changing this fluid, good or bad

i bought my mom an 04 Toyota and can agree with the chalky white paint. I will add that I​ had to fix the traction light coming on and off.. it was due to a wire that was shorting out on the PRNDL shifter. just re-terminated and problem was good to go.

I wet sanded and buffed my sequoia headlights and they look much better but there is still a little fog on the inside of the lenses.

We had the plastic fan blade break while driving. It put a hole in the radiator & a dent pushed up where the fan blade hit it. So check your blades for creaking at the base. We have a 02

03 with 316k daily ball joints suspension upgrade now need fuel pump fuel filter and injectors forthcoming excited to get it done this summer too cold in Colorado lol

My sold her 06 with just over 100k miles had it since new. Never remember it having any problems. My 07 Navigator had 100k miles when she sold hers and I had tons of issues air suspension was a nightmare little electrical issues. Hoses blow. Radiator blown. Serpentine belt water pump. window regulator. Door lock acuator. Someone just wrecked it the other week. Getting a nice check for it.oved the truck and I would have never took a Sequoia over it but gas was becoming a headache and I don't have a family or carry more then 1 passenger %99 of the time. Gonna get a IS250. Miss that Toyota/Lexus reliability

My 2004 sequoia is 16 years only and still rolling, only 200k miles on it and it takes a gotten and keeps kickin, on accident was when I hydroplaned and it went straight through a telephone pole. And even that did very little damage to the vehicle

2006 99k mile xsp double cab love the channel

Have a 2003 SR5, 2WD, with 150k miles on it (wife's daily driver). * - The rear shocks are a pain to change out if rusted out. * - Concur on the rear latch!!!! They have NO safety latch inside the rear door area either, which means you can't drop the rear tire if you can't open the door. * - Front lights - I used fine sandpaper (1000 - 2000 grit) and then applied Mother's Back to Black and they are no longer yellow after 4 months of direct Texas heat/sun. That is THE best restorer I have used, not sure what they put in it * - The water pump kit takes a good 6 - 8 hours to replace. These V8s have rubber timing belts!!!! Have no idea what in the hell Toyota would do that on a V8, but.... I replaced mine, which I think the manual states 120k is service interval. * - Brakes are sub par, wish they had 2 wheel disc brakes. * - Gas tank Evap canister - EXPENSIVE and will throw a code that can cause VSC light to go off, which causes inspection issues. The little valve for it didnt fix my code after trying it two times. *- 3rd brake light - will leak water into the back if the seal goes out. Other than that, this is a VERY solid vehicle and my wife refuses to sell it. What else can you say, it's a Toyota!

02 limited with 195k, got it from the original owner with 180k in the clock, Got rid of the telescoping antenna, converted it with an antenna from an 02 tundra, got some frame rust and Toyota won’t give me a chassis, didn’t know about this issue.

Everything you said is 100 percent correct.good video

Seriously thinking of ditching my Nissan Pathfinder that is nearly 10 years newer with half the mileage for one of these.

Nathan thanks for all the information. I am thinking of buying a 2001 Limited with 269k miles. This will be for Winter driving and hunting. Should buy or pass less than $3k. Thanks

I'm a bit over 340K+ miles on my daily driver 05 A/C 2WD. Not a major to date, only maintenance and your normal high mileage wear items like timing belt/water pump, shocks, battery, light bulbs etc.. Doing ball joints/tie rod ends soon. My Alt/Starter/Rad are still original.. No leaks/oil burning at all between changes we'd drive it today cross country before my wifes Infiniti with 106k miles if that says anything about it's reliability. Had a creaking sound that drove me nuts so I replaced the U-joints and center bearing people blame it on but didn't need them, it was a trans mount aka rear engine mount Toy calls it doing all that creaking. I removed mount when I changed my trans fluid last time and soaked it overnight in the old fluid. Reinstalled and never heard another peep. May be able to WD40 it still on truck but I had no luck there, easy free fix. I had the bs emissions secondary air pump failure so I put the bypass kit on, cured that problem for good, my only issue really. No rust issues anywhere and it's not garage kept. Like all our vehicles I run it through an underbody spray wash a.s.a.p. after snows, we salt here. Headlight haze is on "all" vehicles today so unless D.O.T. forces makers to go back to glass lenses for safety reasons we need to get used to it. They allow makers to choose headlight appearance over safety is why. Although making them myself was my job before retiring I've always known polycarb sucks for headlights, we run tons of it daily for Clusters/head & tail lights/side markers etc.. at SRG/Guardian for most all car makes/brands so I know it all too well. It is better today than yrs ago but it needs a lot more work to be maintenance free for safety reasons imho. Our granny's know how to run a car through a car wash (albeit wrong direction at times) but buffing headlights? Notta, and they need all the help they can get to see you at night! So' I hope you clean theirs too folks.. Outstanding vehicle and after knowing all automakers quality control standards, helping build and owning most auto makes sold in this country over my yrs I have no doubt Toy makes the best vehicle on the road for reliability. No QC standard is even close btw, it is by far the most strict of all makes and still never good enough for Toyota, they strive hardest for the "best parts" before "best price" unlike all the others do! It's why they have outcomes like this when others only wish theirs could be.. www.trucktrend.com/how-to/project-trucks/1705-million-mile-tundra-the-tear-down/

205k and counting Got my whole frame replaced 2015 Still see the dealer replacing them

I have a 2005 Sequoia 4x4 Limited with 167xxx miles on it and I will never get rid of it it rides absolutely wonderful.. I have never had to do anything out of the ordinary with my truck except my rear hatch latch broke also.. But knock on wood I plan to have it for at least a good 300 thousand miles on it I absolutely LOVE IT!!! Can anyone tell me where my engine was built it’s a 4.7 V8 282 Hp VVT-I??? Thanks

Would love to see videos on the fluid changes as well as the rear window motor!

2008 f150 triton v8 280k miles, only thing was a fuel pump and compressor for ac and radiator, starter well maintained still running strong, My dad tundra yes it ran good but it was a rust bucket , the frame rusted so bad it had to be junked

Easiest fix for the rear window is in a TSB. Remove all the covers, remove the little spring and it's bolt. Bingo the window works.

My 2002 tundra sr5 has 318k on it . I use it every single day pulling a loaded down 16ft enclosed trailer . Runs like a new truck, I will never sell my tundra

My AC fan probably needs be replaced. These things do NOT like sitting with the ac on. Drives me insane the front isn't as cold as rear. 😢 Dont forget!! The rear passenger door lock will get stuck as well.

Just changed my upper and lower ball joints with axles and sway bar links for the second time.. how could you not mention the balls!! These years of tundras can be dangerous so everyone needs to check the joints. If their torn or the car steers weird get them replaced, it could be your life🤨✌🏼

I've got a clean 03 , just put a rear hatch latch handle in and a 800$ yaw rate sensor. Other than that its been a decent one

There is a light bulb mounted on the top of the emergency brake bracket just above the left foot of the driver. It's suppose to shine a light down on the floor on the driver's floorboard when the driver's side door is opened. My bulb is missing and no one seems to be able to tell me what the number is for that bulb so I can replace it. Can you help? Jerry in Lafayette, CO - I have a 2005 Toyota Tundra full-access cab limited pu.