3rd Gen Reliability experience from owners so far

I rolled over 145,000mi today thinking about getting back up parts ready . Like a starter , water pump , ect .

 

I’m a bit biased, but I agree. I just double checked my door jam. It says manufactured 10/17. I remember when I bought mine, they asked me if I wanted a ‘17 or one of the new ‘18’s that were about to be delivered. I requested a ‘17 and they found me what I wanted at another dealer.

 

Not much to report on 2017 Sport with 55K. Replaced battery a few months back as noticed slow start on a cool morning. Have appointment next week to replace power steering pump making noise and has a very minor leak. Dealer checked on leak at each 5K oil change until it got bad enough to submit under my extended warranty. Also broke the clicker on gas cap, so replaced that a few weeks ago.

 

Lol my clicker on my gas cap just broke around 143,000 mi . My replacement will be here soon.

 

My door jam says 06/17 hope we are still good

 

Picked up Tacoma from dealership. Talked to mechanic who confirmed a leaking pump. He said he carefully inspected area and does not see anything coming from timing cover area. He told me he’s seen a few leaking pumps, especially with trucks like mine with larger tires. My extended warranty paid for the $535 repair. Will I break even on my warranty? We shall see!

 

year 3 with my 3rd gen! no issues what so ever yet, loving it!

 

Looks like your driving on clouds! glad to hear your liking your taco

 

haha pretty much!

44k on the truck, my second tacoma (coming from a 2015 dclb 2wd) had to upgrade to 4wheel

 

Definetly a worthy upgrade, I'm at just over 80k on my 17 now.

 

47k on my 17. No problems that haven't been self inflicted.

 

Just follow the manufactures oil change recommendations, and drive the truck as it was meant to be, and you'll be fine. Don't try to overthink what the engineers have done, they know a little more than most of us.

 

Hey all, just created my account today, I own a 2023 TRD Off-Road, I'm not trolling here but I was talking to a reputable shop here in SoCal that does a lot of GX460s and Tacomas, and they are saying they have 3rd gen customers that have had engine issues (cylinder 1) not sure how many specifically, but of course, I'm highly concerned as I want to do upgrades to the truck.
They are saying the quality has gone downhill when production was moved to Mexico. From the posts here it seems like the platform is solid, which is one of the main reasons I bought the "Toyota" vs another truck. Have you all heard of engine issues with the 3rd gen or is it a certain year next gen?

 

Picked up mine October 2019. Only about 23k miles so far but no real issues. All I have done is oil changes and tire rotations. Every so often the driver side window has a random screech but never enough to look into. I think I still hate the stock clutch but that is another story..

 

Engine issues exist... over every engine in every vehicle ever made. Will it happen to the engine in yours... maybe... who cares!!! Drive it and enjoy it! If it happens then deal with it then. Being worried about it now does nothing!

I have 87,000 plus kilometers on my truck. It has been flawless. I have a lift, tires, stereo, lights and other mods. I will continue with modifications I want and won't give the engine a second thought outside regular maintenance. Life's too damn short to worry about stuff out of your control!!!

 

Pretty sure that’s due to oil starvation on steep angled terrain with high RPM. Not something that would happen unless you put yourself in that position.

 

Oh boy here we go
2017 TRDOR
Front timing cover 3x
Oil pan 3x
Rear main 3x
Valve cover 1x
Rear crossover tubing 1x
Cam seal? 1x
Trans pan gasket 1x
Tpms reset
White paint repair

 

2016. Reliable, awesome truck.


2018. Reliable, awesome truck.


2023. ditto.
Grab one before they’re gone b/c along w the current 4R they’re the last call for old school Toyota.

 

Holy shit, for real?

 

Damn man. And you still have it? Sounds like a lemon.