2016 Toyota Tundra: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 90 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,526 to own, including $2,102 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Air Bags › Knee BolsterJun 29, 2017 · campaign 17V416000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Tundra vehicles. The affected vehicles have a passenger knee air bag module that was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with incorrect bolts.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Structure › Body › BumpersJan 24, 2017 · campaign 17V051000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.
Equipment › Other › LabelsJun 9, 2016 · campaign 16V420000
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "T
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No. It scores 90 out of 100, one of the more reliable half-ton pickups of 2015–2024.
Is the 2016 Toyota Tundra reliable?
It scores 90 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,102 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2016 Toyota Tundra cost to own?
About $17,526 over 5 years: $3,424 in lost value, $2,102 in repairs and $12,000 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $24,585 today.
What are the best years of the Toyota Tundra?
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (100/100) and the 2024 worst (0/100).
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Tundra have?