Should you buy a Toyota? Are they still reliable?

Should you buy a Toyota? A Toyota master diagnostic technician explains if Toyota still makes reliable cars or they are riding on their past reputation of reliability.

In this video we're gonna take a closer look at Toyota today. Do they still make reliable cars even though cars have advanced so much and got so complex lately that many wonder if reliability is still a thing with Toyotas.

You hear so many recalls and so many issues that people report on newer models, Should you just stick with buying old Toyotas that were once reliable?

I will share with you my honest opinion working on Toyotas at a dealership for over a decade. I've seen the best and worst of Toyota and I think you should hear the truth.

Toyota has a secret weapon in their arsenal. Kaizen. People hear that and say that but does it really still exist? Does Toyota really apply Kaizen as it's intended? The answer is absolutely! more than you can imagine.

Toyota actually uses Kaizen so well that sometimes it makes things bad. When Toyota listens to the wrong crowd for product feedback. If you've been watching my channel for some time, You know that I have a harsh opinion of car journalists as they seem to always have it for Toyota and always bash their products. There are many car journalists who are very good at what they do, But at the same time many are simply not giving people information that they can use in the real world.

Typical complaints about Toyota are their lack of excitement. But the truth is that's the best part about Toyotas and I wish Toyota would continue to Kaizen that! Toyotas are made to be reliable, Not compromise reliability for excitement. If you want an exciting car, buy a BMW but then your mechanic will also be excited every time it breaks down.

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0:00 Intro
0:51 Did Toyota Quality Drop?
3:34 Are the new models reliable?
6:29 Is their reliability a Myth?
8:43 New cars are overcomplicated?
9:02 Things Toyota doesn't get right

[slocavky]

I work at a Toyota factory. we Kaizen our processes every day. If we can find something wrong, we fix it... make it better... They actually listen to us a plant employees and that's what I like about working for them...

[stevemattson]

I will always pay more for reliability than technology

[ptmusic]

Unless and until you own a Toyota/Lexus long term, you’ll never truly understand how great of a vehicle they make.

[NaYawkr]

I purchased NEW back in 2010 a "Top-OF - The - LINE " Toyota Prius Model 5, the most expensive, and best equipped version, and I added every option available to that car. After only 11 years it finally broke down, and refused to start while parked in my driveway. The Hybrid System warning light was on, and I eventually had it towed to the local Toyota Sales emporium. The Invertor had died, and two months later I got the Prius back, repaired and operable. It was at 102, 000 miles, so Toyota covered the repair under the original warranty, let me have a loaner car, and it cost me nothing. So I concur, that Toyota's are as good as new cars get.

[risinbison]

Owned a Tacoma with the rotting frame issue that had 140k on it. Took it in and they installed a new frame and gave me a loaner free of charge. Drove it for a year and traded it in on a new Tundra and will never forget how well Toyota stood behind its product. Family owns 3 Toyotas and a Lexus now.

[Light]

I work at a Assembly plant and a large % of all the employee's all drive toyota's, because we believe in the quality we are delivering to everyone.

[ManCaveStudio]

I do realize that Toyota is slightly behind other brands however I also notice that I have much less problems than everyone around me. My first car was a 2003 Corolla. I drove it to 288k miles. Sold it to a friend who still drives it today. Sure it had problems along the way but nothing major and never left me stranded. That's when I realized I will be a Toyota owner for life. My current Toyota is a 2013 with 170k miles and still going strong. Other than basic maintenance I have had zero major issues and zero breakdowns.

[Hippy]

I owned a Toyota avalon for 20 years. Never let me down any moment during its life. It's like my horse, my pet. I total lost it in a very bad car accident. Was not my fault, lucky got out safe and no injury. Really a miracle and that avalon saved my life. Insurance still paid me 4500 for a 20 years old avalon. It's really a good car and hold value. I miss it!!! Now driving a Camry le

[bohan]

That's why Toyota 4Runners hasn't been redesigned for over a decade. All the Kaizen over the years has made it bulletproof.

[DLK]

In my opinion if you build a bulletproof drivetrain you’ve got my money for life. Toyota is killing everyone because they make everything better over time.

[garyvaldez]

We've had 9 different Toyotas so far in our family and so far none have ever given us any major problems! They are super reliable and dependable...just take care of them and they will take care of you!

[thomaskidd]

I'm 61! Retired Toyota/Lexus tech!, ,,, Own a a Lexus GS 300 MK2, year 2001, 21yrs old, normal services!!! Never even replaced a 4 tyres, oil, air and fuel filters, t belt, pads and discs, that's it!!!! Totally reliable!!!!

My wife bought a rav4 11 years ago. It has never missed a beat and she gets treated like royalty at the local Toyota garage. I drive an expensive mercedes and get terrible service which also is extremely expensive. My next car will be a Lexus.

[gordondonahue]

I worked for GM at the dealership level. When I retired I bought a Highlander and a Corolla. Because Toyota is going to give me the least amount of problems.

[islandon]

I was in Automotive Sales for many years. I spoke to the mechanics all the time. From their and my experience, I rate the top 5 today:
1. Lexus
2. Toyota
3. Honda
4. Mazda
5. Acura

[redghost]

2011 Camry owner. Never been in the shop for anything except for routine maintenance. Best of all, it still runs like a scalded dog…and man that little 4 cylinder will fly.

[raynavarro]

No one can ever accuse AMD of just being a mouthpiece for Toyota. I love his channel for the unbiased information.

[metoo]

finally, someone called the automotive journalists out :D Seriously, they will only praise a car if it is fun to drive. And by fun they mean taking 1 corner slightly faster than usual in your suv, or station wagon car. 99 Precent of the journey you are riding around crappy roads or just sitting in traffic. Every car these days is fitted with some sport tuned suspension so it pleases those journalists, but they dont live with those cars. They have them for like 2 hours. I am never listening to journalists again. Like as you said in the video, if you want a sports car you get one. Not try to make daily drivers into something they are not.

[christophergonzalez]

I hit 300, 000 miles on my 2014 Corolla two days ago. It is the S Plus trim with the 1.8L engine and six-speed manual transmission. Wish I could post a picture of my odometer.

Bottom line, the answer is yes, Toyota still makes reliable cars.

[CarefreeCarla]

My father is car mechanic, he owns a Toyota (hilux) and he also told me to get a Toyota (I got yaris) for my own. They are indeed basic BUT really reliable cars! I would buy a Toyota in a heartbeat.

Thank you for making this video @The Car Care Nut . I hope you can feature the new 2022 Rav 4 hybrid soon! Keep it up!