Toyota Reliability is GONE? 

The least reliable Toyotas are still more reliable than the most reliable German and Domestic brand

Thing is, no brands is as reliable as they used to be around 20-25 years ago. All the emission rules and safety rules make car manufactures use turbo and stuff in tones of technology that are prone to errors

that 4 cylinder in the camry is a technical masterpiece....and port and gdi fuel injection...no carbon buildup on the valves....everyone i know loves their camrys

It is true. Hearing Toyota is having some issues. Replacing the V8 with a turbo V6 in the Tundra was a very bad idea. This is why ppl are looking for low mileage older cars.

I don’t know if you can really put this on Toyota. They have to keep up with the tech trends that the customers want to stay competitive. I’m sure some people would rather have the bland, boring but reliable Camrys from back in the day, but even their top brass vowed no longer to be considered boring. High tech means more complexity and more things to break. I think that’s just inherent.

Many have blown me off when I’ve said the same thing about the past couple of Toyotas my family has owned, but Toyota vehicles aren’t as reliable & trouble-free as they used to be: oil leaks, major burning of oil, etc. The first car I ever owned was a Toyota Corolla & it was excellent, but since then, I’ve not been as impressed.

My screen in my 2002 Camry is my phone in the cup holder

My 2019 Camry SE still has an integrated display. Looks proper and not just bolted in. It also is FWD only. Non-hybrid. No sunroof. No heated seats. Manual park brake. Requires a physical key to start. The fuel pump was a recall item. But, it was promptly replaced. My Camry will be fine until 2034.

You should do a modern-day Toyota vs an older (proven) Honda to see how they measure up.

To me they reached the pinnacle of quality between 2000 and 2010. Then they started to build them cheaper.

I live here in Austin, TX where it's seemingly at least 70+ degrees year round. I bought a 2019 Camry Hybrid last year and absolutely love it so far. Just an observation. It seems like with most of your videos, the cars are covered in snow and ice, and of course I assume salt and grime from the roads within the undercarriage of the vehicle. It seems like to me that under such harsh conditions, it would almost shorten the life span of most cars not matter how reliable it is. Like I said, just an observation. Great videos by the way.

Don’t get me wrong Toyota makes very reliable and decent vehicles are they the fastest or most fanciest no but they get the job done and I’ve been trying to tell people they aren’t as good as they used to be!! Every body thinks I’m “hating” when I try to tell the truth I swear last month I saw one on fire on the freeway something decided to give out

I am 60. All I want is a backup camera, electric windows and cruise control.

I wonder if part of the problem is government mileage requirements. Sure, a turbocharged engine will get better mileage, but the environmental cost of replacing the engine should be figured in.

Toyota is not what they used to be but they are leagues ahead of anyone else despite this. The reliability is still there but the integrated tech is not top shelf because they want to test things out before it goes into their cars. That's why their tech is not the newest and they prefer older tech. These are minor gripes. Toyota 4 Life. I still have my 2005 Camry with over 350,000 kms. 18 years old, daily driven and runs like a clock. Toronto, Canada.

I think the one thing that annoys me the most with most modern cars is the electronic parking brake. I own a 2017 VW and I was doing my brakes. A buddy of mine asked me if I needed to reprogram the brakes after doing them. I thought he was stupid because that was the dumbest thing I ever heard…until I looked at it more and it’s typically required when doing the rear brakes if you have the electronic parking brake. Whoops. My bad friend. But yeah, stupid.

More technology will cost more problems in the future, but still be more reliable than the European and domestic brands. My 2005 4Runner has 350000km now and so far in terms of major repairs is about $4000 not including tires, filters and oil changes. I'll happy with the results so far. Toyota vehicles will give a some advance notice before it fails. Domestic gave me so much problems like the car gear just lock ups, the car can't move at all or my brakes just quit without warning because of the master cylinder. I was so terrified, but was luckily it quits while I drove in the bay for oil change.Imagine if it happened on the highway!

One issue with modern Toyotas has to do with the factory recommended maintenance schedule. Toyota claims you can go 10K miles between oil changes. While this could be true for some drivers who put on a lot of miles and who drive mostly at highway speeds, it really should be downgraded to 5K miles for most drivers. Toyotas need clean oil, especially to prevent future oil consumption. Of course this won’t happen until you’re well beyond the powertrain warranty.

I do agree about these shrinking engines with twin turbos definitely not being ideal but Toyota does it better than any other manufacturer. Yes, added tech means additional electronic worries but I’ll never buy another brand (currently own a 2010 Lexus ES with 91K flawless miles). Next vehicle is 7-10 years away & if it’s a hybrid, it’ll be Toyota. Let’s see how these new engines with their added tech respond long term. I always buy used so in 2030 I’ll probably buy a 2023 & there will be plenty of educated opinions on this generation.

I had 3 Lexuses that were all new and they ALL had issues and tons of recalls. ( ISF, LS460, and GS350)

So? Your radio didn't work. Who else? I sold my 22 year old Toyota Corolla recently and drive today a 12 year old Toyota hybrid with the first high voltage battery without a single problem with both these cars. Today's Toyota's are still the best cars you can buy.

My dad's brand new Camry broke down within a few days after purchase. It was in the shop for 2 months waiting for parts from Japan. My Lexus RX350 blew its engine at 170k miles. All our Honda Accords, Civic, CR-V, Passport, Pilots lasted 250k miles without a problem.

As my grandpa always said about cars. The more things/features you have, the more things you have that can break.

Absolutely OnPoint ! Everybody's Quality Assurance Is Being Compromise By Higher Tech Products. I Worked For Honeywell For 22 Years In The Turbo Charger Sector & Caterpillar Turbines Was Our Biggest Customer, Along With Automotive Sector. 💰💰💰

That's not true. In middle east (Dubai etc), majority of the taxis are toyota camry hybrid, and these cars runs 24/7 in 2 shifts. The drivers of these cars swear by their reliability in extreme harsh conditions.

Really love this Toyota Camry style one of the best design. My father has a Lexus 2018 ES350 and runs rough. The Camry runs smoother and cost is much lower.

I have tried so hard to like Toyota products, owned LX470, GX470 NX200, and couldn't find that connection. Undercarriage of 470 was cooked in so much rust that my mechanic refused to touch. Undercarriage on my NX200 started to rust after 6 years, and the rear diff started to leak. Back to Cayenne now

I got my 2019 Camry up to 130000 No issues with anything. Haven’t even changed the break pads. 😊

Just bought a 2020 Camry LE that doesn't have some of the features on his car. Not sure if it will last as long as our 2007 Corolla with 300K going strong and burns no oil.

i have a 2019 Camry LE @ 50,000 miles, runs like it did 1st day, have used and use toyotas. not sure what youre talking about.

So, here's a reality check on the older tech. Lexus put tons of money into designing the first LS 400. From there, they had experience for designing reliable tech. That got figured into their next Lexi. I own 2 RX's, one a 330 with yesteryear's old school closed deck engine, and it has everything still working. The other is an 07 with the 2GR FE engine. It has the LSDs and more modern open deck designed engine. When I want to drive a Lexus, I drive the RX330 because the newer RX350 is parked due to engine failure. By the number 2 cylinder the head gasket has failed. I also own a 3/4 ton Chevy and it's engine has needed repair for longer than the Lexus RX350, just saying, because the 6.0 liter is also supposed to be reliable.

What I've always appreciated is simple technology. I don't need a screen. As long as I have ac /heat good motor and tranny. I wish they would build basic cars for people like me. May God bless us all!

These newer Toyota's will not last now.

All brands are going down.

Even if Toyota reliability actually decrease,, I'm sure its still on top of all other brands

That radio with no sound problem has been an on going problem with some usdm camrys since 2012 if i remember it correctly. When the car goes a certain age that dealerships wont do the warranty work anymore, the aftermarket will have tons of retrofit alternatives. DIY or professionally installed

I was in a Uber car the other day, 2019 Camry with 118,000 plus miles. It looked and ran like a new car. Not bad.

If you press and hold the mode button on the steering wheel, it mutes the radio. You probably muted the radio and didn't know it 😮

Do consumers really demand more technology...or is more tech being shoved down consumers' throats?

Great video as usual. BTW, GR86 is mechanically a Subaru not BMW as mentioned

My 2019 Rav4 had the opposite problem with the infotainment center. Had audio, but the screen was blank. I cycled the power and it started working again. It happened after 2 weeks of ownership

Really? Heated seats and moon roofs have been available for decades! And, as others have commented, Toyota has to keep up with the tech on some level. And, Toyota has been the leader for developing good hybrid systems. Most companies now have separate battery warranties and who cares if you have to replace every 5-10 years. The value in mpg is definitely worth it!

Excellent video and your spot on. I purchased a 2023 40th year Toyota 4Runner because I believe the new one will be a 4 cylinder turbos with a battery-No thanks but that is the way most vehicle manufactures are going ,Turbos and Batteries.I believe their making new models cheaper and charging more money for them .

Unfortunately if Toyota or any other car manufacturer doesn’t keep up with the technology that consumers love and demand now, sales will plummet. As far as the waste-gate issue with the Tundra I think it was a pretty isolated issue due to a bad batch of parts and has since been corrected. It’s not unheard of for a new engine to have some initial teething problems quite the opposite actually. Even the venerable 5.7L had a few common issues like the secondary air induction problems. On a personal note I had a 2011 Tundra with the 5.7L. It dropped a valve at 88,000 miles destroying the whole engine.

Toyota is making a big mistake, like the saying goes, "if it's not broken, don't fix it ". Come on Toyota get back to basics

My 2016 Highlander has 94k and with the 2GR-FE 3.5 V6 in it and still runs/rides/shifts/stops like new. I always change the oil between 5 and 7k using synth only. Other than brakes at 78k I've never had an issue with it. We still love it and will keep it until the wheels fall off!

The most reliable to least reliable brand from 32 car brands: 1. Honda 2. Acura 3. KIA 4. Hyundai 5. Mazda 6. Mitsubishi 7. Genesis/Lexus 8. Toyota 9. Nissan 10. SMART 11. Chrysler 12. Volkswagen 13. Buick 14. Subaru 15. Jeep 16. Infiniti 17. Volvo 18. Fiat 19. Dodge 20. Chevy 21. Ford 22. GMC 23. RAM 24. Lincoln 25. Mini 26. Cadillac 27. Mercedes Benz 28. Audi 29. Jaguar 30. BMW 31. Land Rover 32. Porsche This is facts

sure, but still toyota is the king of reliability and they will continue to be for decades

Toyotas were traditional REAR wheel drive. Front Drive came later. Part of the reason for a drop in reliability is because they have destroyed Detroit, so much less competition, and less competition means less incentive to strive for excellence.

Older prius cars are running are just fine even after 15+ years of usage so I am sure the newer hybrid Camry cars will do even better.

I don't want more features or technology in my car. I just want a nice driving, long lasting car. Don't need computer crap for that.

Buy an extended warranty. Follow the maintenance schedule. Change the engine oil at 5k miles and use synthetic oil. My plan is for any new vehicle made by Toyota.

He just doesn’t like Toyotas. Toyota been doing all those things n their lexus brand for years and had no problems. This is a terrible video. The only thing I’ll say is Toyota is going through engine changes so take a year or 2 before buying a new turbo Toyota.

I think your being abit brash, my 2007 Toyota auris, has everything on it, push start, keyless entry, tinted rear view mirrors, heated seats, auto lights, auto wipers, dual heating zones etc etc, the only thing I've paid for is brakes and a clutch, I'm from the UK we have an MOT every year, we are more strict than the US four conditions of cars it has passed for the last 10 years with no issues

What part of the arctic is this shot in ?

Gas regulations are what drive a lot of these changes. I don't think Toyota would have gone to Turbos without higher mileage standards. Even the changes towards the Iforce engines for greater efficiency have more tech and more long-term issues. More complex cooling systems. Not all has been bad, though. The D4S has been a great addition that has been very reliable.

Issue is most, if not all, of these changes are forced by the gov. Big screens are due to the back up camera requirement, tiny turbo V6’s are due to the cafe standards constantly getting stricter. The gov doesn’t care if a car is disposable, they just care about the off the line specs. Pretty dumb when you could save the environment by not needing a new car every 5-7 years to begin with.

Toyota has been in the hybrid game since 97, I think they know what they are doing in that aspect.

Great presentation, man! Much appreciated. Currently, I own a 2010 Toyota Camry and I hope to (and want to) keep it forever.

FA24 on GR86/BRZ is fine. Toyota doesn't have any other NA engine that can go on this car and is not to bad to maintain versus BMW engine and other turbo engines.

The only thing that changed is perception. Nothing could be as reliable as some claimed toyotas were. So you're just seeing reality

Great video! Absolutely true. We have a 2011 Camry XLE V6 with the superb 2GR-FE engine and 166,000 kms running like new. Such a great acceleration on this car and comfort, great JBL sound system, nice looking and everything you may ask for even today from a car.

While I may agree that tech can lower reliability Toyota is still the most reliable product with the best resale of any vehicle, if you do 5k mile oil changes vs the suggested 10k and do general maintenance your Toyota will last, the only tech problem is that entertainment system, but in truth that is an any brand issue. I personally own a 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid and live in Alberta, Canada where the weather is nasty in winter and the car has been flawless prior to that I had a 2021 Toyota Camry hybrid again no issues. Toyota is the the hybrid king and while earlier models had some issues the newer ones are excellent, go look at what your taxi services use and put on millions and millions of miles with very little issue. note: most of them are various Toyota Hybrids!!

I completely agree that we will probably no longer see the average car go 200k miles before it's mechanically totalled. I don't necessarily blame the car manufacturers though. The government keeps pushing for lower emissions. So a turbo 4 cyl from toyota puts out less emissions than a 3.5 V6 in a camry, but the same power range. I see 150k average out of the 4 cyl turbos before they have major repairs.

Good video! Hit key points just right. 👍

The more modern cars from today with newer technology will encounter some form of issue to be repaired when something isn't working properly. The large majority of car brands reliability isn't as good as the older car models use to be before technology really took of. But hey I would still buy a Toyota, Honda and Lexus any time of day.

I do follow your reviews. Are you saying these Toyota cars aren't reliable and can't do 200k -300k? I just think you need to be more mindful in your appraisal so you don't end up giving the wrong information.

Best car and engine i ever had...and no problems are from the VAG group..the TDI ..made 500.000 km...with two cars...

One more thing. All this downsizing in engines is done for the sake of the environment. However, cars are now through away =. How is that supposed to be better than the environment if old Toyotas could be kept in service for 20 years? We have less emissions but more waste now.

The only regret I have with my Toyota V6 Camry is that I wished I had switched to Toyota years ago .First car I have owned that I have not had to go back to the dealer with something wrong .Best car I have ever owned .

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Bought a 2021 Tacoma - didn't take any service plan because of their service schedule intervals. being from a long line of mechanical engineers i believe in break in oil change early (1500Km). Toyota doesn't. ! I believe in 8K Km oil changes. Toyota doesn't. ! Had to convince them to do the work ! LOL

Video don't make sense. All manufacturers add new technology.

We had a 2019 and now a 2022 Honda CRV. Both have trouble with the display screen. We constantly have to reboot it.

Great video as usual. BTW, GR86 is mechanically a Subaru.

Say whatever you want but you won’t need to call a tow truck with a Toyota like GM

It's a Toyota, it's unlikely It'll be a money pit, even when it's still running like new in 15 years, unlike your German brands that'll fail in the first year! 🤣

I still think Toyotas are still very reliable even with the new tech. I've seen Toyota prius' with over 500k miles on the clock. That's some serious bang for your buck.

What were they thinking, putting BMW junk in a perfectly good Toyota? My next car in a few years will be a 2019-2022 Camry or Avalon.

When I bought my Camry back in 2021 I was given the option of having the se all wheel drive with the winter package or, the se with the sport suspension and trd appearance package (with a key not keyless ignition). I took the one with the trd appearance package because I wasn’t sure on all of the new tech that was on the winter edition package and I’m honestly glad I chose the trd appearance one. I did have to replace the usb Apple car play plug at 24,000 miles but thankfully that was covered under warranty. The dealership was shocked to actually see one of those break due to that never happening before.

And it used to be the case that they gave more consideration to ease of maintenance, accessibility of common parts that need to be replaced routinely. This created favorability with mechanics, who in turn praised them more, which reinforced their reputation among the general population that knew little about cars and accepted the word of their mechanic. But now they don't perform the same considerations of maintenance into designs.

I would still trust Honda and Toyota over any German or Italian brand

I used to be a hard-core Toyota fanboy. My fleet was four 4x4 pickups 1985 to 1992, 1998 camry and 1993 celica. The Toyota reliability reputation is a myth and a marketing scam. It took awhile for me to realize it but they are not anymore reliable than other brands.

I own a 2008 toyota matrix and a 2014 toyota yaris hatch ...I NEVER had any repairs done on either car....just replace tires/ wiper blades/ oil /trans fluid./ battery! If you dont mind small cars...I find that toyotas least expensive models in years back were the top of the reliability pyramid from the toyoyta brand. They are still avail on the used market.....but finding one that was well maintained is key.

My son owned a 2018 camry SE is superb around 100 000 kilometers don't have any problems even myself 8 months ago I bought venza hybrid limited 2022 no problem with anything i think you just bad luck with that camry but I think toyota is still reliable car brand compare to other cars companies thanks for sharing your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

I like all this technology, but I bought a 7 year warranty from Toyota Canada on my hybrid, just in case.😀 Toyota was forced to go turbo with some of their more powerful engines to lower emissions. Toyota got a lot of criticism for not going all in on EV vehicles, and only built the 1 bZ4E electric with Suburu, mainly as a kind of slow introduction into EVs, but they took their time with hybrids, working for 26 years to perfect their hybrid synergy drive which is pretty bulletproof, especially the eCTV transmission that now goes with it.

This and this alone is why you never buy a new car. A new car as new technologies and all kinds of new unknowns. As Scotty kilmer says, don't be a guinea pig. Buy a used car. One that you know has had all its problems either solved, or at the very least made known.

Yeah, this is reason why I drive my reliable 99 Avalon V6

Too much reliance on electricity, power parking brakes, power trunk locks and the small laptop on the dash. Younger buyers expect all this stuff and more. Cars are more like laptops that only last a few years before they crash for good. Worse yet are the EV models where you need a degree in electrical engineering to fix them.

Old School : Built to Last! New School : Built for Fail!

Alfred Sloan dreamed of planned obsolescence. He thought exterior color changes and body style changes would force well healed customers to be tempted to by a new car. Now we have technology in the cabin and technology is obsolete so fast.

Toyota is by far the most reliable car and the best car you can buy for the money you spent ! I have a BMW 5 series very unreliable and spent a lot of money for the repairs , starting from water pump , CV axle , control arms … and list goes on !!!! I got a 2023 Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid and l Love it … overall 47 MPG ….. great spacious and with a lot of good safety features , lane assist, radar cruise control , blind spot monitoring, rear bling stop traffic alert ….

I don't want that big iPad sticking out from the middle of my dash. I will keep my old cars

The turbo 4s and 6s are a issue thier hybrids to Thier bulletproof cars were 3.5 naturally aspirated v6 nd 5.6l naturally aspirated v8

In the old days, regulations were not so strict. Now, car brands have to protect pedestrians, trees, clouds.... My 2012 Toyota is non-turbo and will last me a long time. Funny detail: the start-stop button, the keyless entry you show on yours is exactly the same on my older Yaris. Even with more modern gadgets, Toyota remains conservative.

Most foreign car makers make their cars in other countries. You think you are buying Japanese but most Camrys are made in America. They don’t have the same quality. Check the vin if it starts with j it’s made in Japan, if not then take a walk. The Corolla, rav 4, and Prius are the only Toyotas exclusively made in Japan and even then it’s only certain body style.

So Toyota reliability is gone due to your "predicated" problems on sunroof, screen or even rims? If you own a "reliable", expensive blue Mercedes, why do you want to buy a cheapy Camry? Yes, I agree Toyota quality is going down, but if we compare bad with the worst, I will still buy a Toyota product (Lexus), not your blue Mercedes.

5:03 🤣 Um, the warranty on the hybrid battery is 10 years, 150k miles. Just keep the hybrid battery air filter clean, and it'll be fine.

A lot of that stuff you mention man like the sun roof and the push start I have on my 2010 Lexus 13 year old car. I don’t think they have a lot of issues man. I would definitely disagree Toyota does it better than anyone else. The only manufacturer that comes close to them is Honda . I wouldn’t say a lot the technology in that Camry is new . Maybe new parts there trying that may fail like anything else.

Mark, thanks for exposing this glitches, but u had to try harder, with Toyota than any other car.All this glitch’s won’t leave u on the road at least……