2000 – 2006 · 1 body style available
1st Gen
Bulletproof 4.7 V8 attached to a frame that rots. Inspect underneath before anything else.
Toyota Tundra (2000-2006) Buyer's Guide
The first-generation Tundra was Toyota's first serious full-size pickup, and mechanically it is one of the most durable trucks of its era. The 4.7-liter 2UZ-FE V8 is genuinely bulletproof and regularly passes 300,000 miles, the 4.7 and the earlier 3.4-liter
2007 – 2021 · 1 body style available
2nd Gen
Fifteen years of the 5.7 V8. Superb reliability record, thirsty, and priced accordingly.
Toyota Tundra (2007-2021) Buyer's Guide
The second-generation Tundra ran for fifteen model years with remarkably little change, which is both its charm and the reason it eventually fell behind on refinement and fuel economy. What it gained in return is one of the best reliability records in the
2022 – present · 1 body style available
3rd Gen
V8 replaced by a twin-turbo six, coil rear springs, and a major early engine recall.
Toyota Tundra (2022+) Buyer's Guide
The third-generation Tundra is the biggest change in the model's history. The V8 is gone, replaced by a 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a ten-speed automatic, and an i-FORCE MAX hybrid version adds an electric motor between engine and transmission for
Free Car Finder
Still deciding on the Toyota Tundra?
Answer a few quick questions and see your top 3 used cars, with the years to shop.
Four severity levels
Every Squeezed guide sorts findings from Critical to OK, so you see the deal-breakers on the Tundra before anything else.
Frequently asked questions
What generations of the Toyota Tundra are there?
1st Gen (2000 to 2006); 2nd Gen (2007 to 2021); 3rd Gen (2022 to present).
What are the common problems with the Toyota Tundra?
Documented problems include Frame Corrosion and Perforation, Lower Ball Joint Failure, Engine Machining Debris Recall (2022-2023). Which ones apply depends on the generation, so open the year you are considering for its recalls, complaints and a full breakdown.
Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Toyota Tundra?
Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.