2014 Toyota Tundra
2014 model shown · Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0

Half-ton pickups · XK50 generation

2018 Toyota Tundra: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Well above average

It scores 88 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $18,814 to own, including $2,206 in repairs.

Reliability

88/100

Well above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,206

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$12,750

16 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$27,696

$24,372 – $31,019, estimate

Recalls

9

on record

Owner complaints

100

filed with NHTSA

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$920
Transmission & drivetrain$571
Electrical system$181
Driver-assist & stability$147
Brakes$116
Steering$112

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Toyota Tundra

Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (100/100) and the 2024 worst (0/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
20240/100
20232/100
20228/100
202198/100
202092/100
201996/100
201888/100
201794/100
201690/100
2015100/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2018 Toyota Tundra a year to avoid?

No. It scores 88 out of 100, one of the more reliable half-ton pickups of 2015–2024.

Is the 2018 Toyota Tundra reliable?

It scores 88 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,206 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2018 Toyota Tundra cost to own?

About $18,814 over 5 years: $3,858 in lost value, $2,206 in repairs and $12,750 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $27,696 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 2018 Toyota Tundra have?

9 recalls on record with NHTSA.