My Toyota Tundra Has 423,000 Miles, The Radio Button and CD Haven't Worked for 12 Years, But I'm Extremely Happy With It And Would Only Replace When Toyota Creates a Dependable EV Model

It's not difficult or expensive to either replace the stereo or have someone do it. Don't understand why you wouldn't

I'd like to say "me too" but thats the title of a for something else these days. I've driven reliable Toyota's since 2003 beginning with the flag ship avalon. Up until recently during September 2024, I can actually say I road my 2009 Toyota Tacoma "until the wheels feel off". At 421,000 miles it was so smooth I actually preferred driving it more than my bmw 528 which is also great. But with arthritis I found it easier to climb in. Everything worked, nothing broke, no tears or dents. Unfortunately, it was the rust!!! I hit a BIG double speed bump and the suspension broke and the wheel inverted so I couldn't drive it. Took it in to be fixed because I wanted my car. Toyota said the break caused other things to fail to a tune of $9000 because the other side would experience the same soon enough. My State Farm insurance denied me calling it a maintenance issue. Stating talk to Toyota about the RUST ISSUES!!!! IN ALL MY YEARS OF SERVICE, Toyota never mentioned it to me!!! I did not get the recall treatment the other person did because the recall was expired and Toyota 's customer courtesy basically said I should be satisfied with the use ive had , my car was old and mileage was extremely high. By a new one. Uggggg

hi Eloise, congratulations on the gift of your 25 year-old Toyota Tundra, which may outlast you. But somebody needs a cheap truck to get to their job, so time to pay the gift forward. And life will be perfect for you with a Toyota Electric Truck? Hmn, Do you still use a 25 year-old Cell phone? How about a 25 year-old laptop battery-operated computer? Why not? Those two battery-driven appliances, whose job is only to turn on/off and are protected from the elements in climate controlled environments, have probably been replaced many times over the past quarter century. But somehow, someway, EV Trucks made by Toyota will defy the relatively short lives of battery-operated appliances and not need replacement for 25 years? Why not ask a 2000 Toyota Prius owner before you take the plunge, it is partially battery operated. But you can't buy a 25 year-old one used off a Toyota dealers lot, Dealers won't accept them for trade-in. Costs too much to replace the battery components, so time for the junk yard. But a person can dream about a forever electric Toyota Truck that never needs to pay the piper at a gas station, can't they? I paid my local power company $530 this month to heat my home in December; my Tundra's gas bill is nothing compared to paying those electricity-generation crooks. YMMV.

I have 2004 tundra with 280 000 miles. Only problem is the radio volume button also.I keep up the oil change and tire rotation intervals.
I still enjoy my truck and intend to keep it.

Have 390000 on my 04 Toyota tundra and I won't give it up ,so reliable never been to the dealership for anything

I have a 2004 tundra with only 154000 on it...like the others of that age my radio button does not work...I plan on running the wheels off it or toyota can make a reliable compact...

EV?
That Kool aid sure is good?

My wife recently sold her 2000 Camry XLE for 2k with 300,000+ miles. Only needed basic maintenance, the only non basic issues were one turn signal light bulb and an O2 sensor.
Toyotas last and last.

I do not agree with the quality of the old Tundras. I bought a 2006 tundra brand new from Le Mieux Toyota in Green Bay WI. I still own the truck, it has 142,000 miles on it. Right from the start, the truck had a laundry list of problems. From the engine not starting to tranmission slipping, bad transfer case. Cosmetic items, lousy radio. Excessive front tire wear on the original tires, ect... Whenever it rained or snowed outside, I couldn't park inside of my garage. As soon as the rear tires touched my epoxy garage floor, the truck slides sideways... It doesn't matter if i drive in or back it in, 4 wheel drive doesn't help either. The dealer blamed it on my slippery floor and refused to service the problem. Their technicians were totally incompetent... They never repaired a single problem with my truck. There answers were always " that's normal" or "that would take so long to troubleshoot, you'll never see your truck". To this day, I still have all the same problems, except for those that I have corrected myself. Two other local Toyota dealerships were no better... Kolloso and Bergstrom's. Lastly, I was sent the recall notice for the rusty frame issue. Several months before the recall expired, I called all 3 dealerships to inspect my truck. I was denied by all 3 dealers stating that they had no openings in their schedule for the inspection. I began calling Toyota corporate office in California to complain. Daily, for months, I left messages for their customer service team to help with my recall situation. I never recieved a response until the very morning that the recall expired. At that point, they would do nothing for me. My frame now has huge holes in it, so I am very nervous to drive it. Sooo, if someone can tell me how to get my frame inspected and/or repaired, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for listening to me complain about Toyota and their terrible quality and customer service...

I have a 2013 Tundra with 412,000 miles
And I have change the air filters and oil. Very little else. I love it.
I am retiring it as my work truck for. 2022 Tundra SR5. So far so good.

All Toyota do that radio button thing I just spray electrical cleaner in the knob or all a round it. Works every time.

I have 6.3 million miles on my 2003 Tundra. Only changed the oil twice. Love these made up stories.

I also have a 2000 Tundra, 4x4 Limited TRD Off-road, which I absolutely love. It has much lower mileage, but coincidentally, the audio volume control started malfunctioning a few months ago, still partially works, but the cd changer just quit. I guess 24+ years is the expected life span for factory audio, which is not too bad, lol.
I have always kept multiple vehicles, but the Tundra is the one I've never considered getting rid of, and plan to keep it as long as I can fuel it, before they end fossil fuel or make it too expensive. I was interested in the Scout back when reports were that Toyota was developing it as a small, inexpensive truck, but it seems they have since disregarded the enthusiasm for such a vehicle, and have opted for a more expensive one with bells and whistles. It should be apparent to all that the excessive technology is often what hurts reliability, as well as increasing costs. I'm no longer optimistic about this new vehicle.

I didn't notice until later that autocorrect had changed "Stout" to "Scout" in my previous post. The new Toyota model is the Stout, which follows its namesake from the 1960's. My Grandfather had one back then.

250k+ miles on my 06 Sequoia. Doesn’t burn oil. Long 20+ hour road trips no problem. No doubt will hit 500k miles unless it’s wrecked knock on wood.

My 2005 Tundra is rock solid with 185000 miles on it. Same issue with the radio volume button. Still has full power and I'm confident enough in it to take it on a road trip. It's going to be in my driveway for a long time because it's a comfortable work truck.

My 08 tundra is next to perfect. Almost 300 hundred thousand and runs super strong. Added dual exhaust with cold air intake. Can't buy new any better.

I am a senior with an 05 tundra —160,000 miles… i camp often in it with my pop up 4 wheel camper
It has been dependable, safe and sturdy. I will stick with the old gal .

I am a senior with an 05 tundra with 160,000 miles… i camp often in it with my pop up 4 wheel camper
It has been dependable, safe and sturdy. I put a new cd player in it. I will stick with the old gal .