Toyota Reliability is GONE?

No matter if you're looking at a Toyota Camry, a Toyota Corolla, or a Toyota Tacoma, the question is...is Toyota reliable? The answer is that things have changed and that you might want to look at Toyota reliability a little differently today vs how you looked at them before. There are some changes in the new Toyota cars that might be different than you imagine!

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[jayc]

The least reliable Toyotas are still more reliable than the most reliable German and Domestic brand

[pickupmr.]

Thing is, no brands is as reliable as they used to be around 20-25 years ago. All the emission rules and safety rules make car manufactures use turbo and stuff in tones of technology that are prone to errors

[seanmcelroy]

My screen in my 2002 Camry is my phone in the cup holder

[omt]

It is true. Hearing Toyota is having some issues. Replacing the V8 with a turbo V6 in the Tundra was a very bad idea.
This is why ppl are looking for low mileage older cars.

[ronss]

that 4 cylinder in the camry is a technical masterpiece....and port and gdi fuel injection...no carbon buildup on the valves....everyone i know loves their camrys

[FlexWheelernd]

I don’t know if you can really put this on Toyota. They have to keep up with the tech trends that the customers want to stay competitive. I’m sure some people would rather have the bland, boring but reliable Camrys from back in the day, but even their top brass vowed no longer to be considered boring. High tech means more complexity and more things to break. I think that’s just inherent.

[willieswift]

You should do a modern-day Toyota vs an older (proven) Honda to see how they measure up.

[streetfightertutorial]

To me they reached the pinnacle of quality between 2000 and 2010. Then they started to build them cheaper.

[japekto]

My 2019 Camry SE still has an integrated display. Looks proper and not just bolted in. It also is FWD only. Non-hybrid. No sunroof. No heated seats. Manual park brake. Requires a physical key to start. The fuel pump was a recall item. But, it was promptly replaced. My Camry will be fine until 2034.

[toddsmith]

I am 60. All I want is a backup camera, electric windows and cruise control.

[lgempet]

Many have blown me off when I’ve said the same thing about the past couple of Toyotas my family has owned, but Toyota vehicles aren’t as reliable & trouble-free as they used to be: oil leaks, major burning of oil, etc. The first car I ever owned was a Toyota Corolla & it was excellent, but since then, I’ve not been as impressed.

[tpg]

I wonder if part of the problem is government mileage requirements. Sure, a turbocharged engine will get better mileage, but the environmental cost of replacing the engine should be figured in.

[billnye]

Don’t get me wrong Toyota makes very reliable and decent vehicles are they the fastest or most fanciest no but they get the job done and I’ve been trying to tell people they aren’t as good as they used to be!! Every body thinks I’m “hating” when I try to tell the truth I swear last month I saw one on fire on the freeway something decided to give out

[MrBigBoyLife]

I live here in Austin, TX where it's seemingly at least 70+ degrees year round. I bought a 2019 Camry Hybrid last year and absolutely love it so far. Just an observation. It seems like with most of your videos, the cars are covered in snow and ice, and of course I assume salt and grime from the roads within the undercarriage of the vehicle. It seems like to me that under such harsh conditions, it would almost shorten the life span of most cars not matter how reliable it is. Like I said, just an observation. Great videos by the way.

[ZAR]

Even if Toyota reliability actually decrease, ,
I'm sure its still on top of all other brands

[marcelpatel]

Toyota is not what they used to be but they are leagues ahead of anyone else despite this. The reliability is still there but the integrated tech is not top shelf because they want to test things out before it goes into their cars. That's why their tech is not the newest and they prefer older tech. These are minor gripes. Toyota 4 Life. I still have my 2005 Camry with over 350, 000 kms. 18 years old, daily driven and runs like a clock. Toronto, Canada.

[dimi]

I think the one thing that annoys me the most with most modern cars is the electronic parking brake.

I own a 2017 VW and I was doing my brakes. A buddy of mine asked me if I needed to reprogram the brakes after doing them. I thought he was stupid because that was the dumbest thing I ever heard…until I looked at it more and it’s typically required when doing the rear brakes if you have the electronic parking brake.

Whoops. My bad friend. But yeah, stupid.

[jamesg]

One issue with modern Toyotas has to do with the factory recommended maintenance schedule. Toyota claims you can go 10K miles between oil changes. While this could be true for some drivers who put on a lot of miles and who drive mostly at highway speeds, it really should be downgraded to 5K miles for most drivers. Toyotas need clean oil, especially to prevent future oil consumption. Of course this won’t happen until you’re well beyond the powertrain warranty.

[Liveforfood]

More technology will cost more problems in the future, but still be more reliable than the European and domestic brands. My 2005 4Runner has 350000km now and so far in terms of major repairs is about $4000 not including tires, filters and oil changes.
I'll happy with the results so far.
Toyota vehicles will give a some advance notice before it fails.
Domestic gave me so much problems like the car gear just lock ups, the car can't move at all or my brakes just quit without warning because of the master cylinder. I was so terrified, but was luckily it quits while I drove in the bay for oil change.Imagine if it happened on the highway!

[EnlightenedRogue]

I do agree about these shrinking engines with twin turbos definitely not being ideal but Toyota does it better than any other manufacturer. Yes, added tech means additional electronic worries but I’ll never buy another brand (currently own a 2010 Lexus ES with 91K flawless miles). Next vehicle is 7-10 years away & if it’s a hybrid, it’ll be Toyota. Let’s see how these new engines with their added tech respond long term. I always buy used so in 2030 I’ll probably buy a 2023 & there will be plenty of educated opinions on this generation.