2010 Toyota Tundra Review: Powerful & Extremely Dependable Full Size Truck

Froze on March 1, 2024

I had all the major USA manufacturers of 1/2 ton trucks, they were all junk. Rust was a huge problem, granted I live in the rust belt, but my Ram truck was rusting before the first 4 years of it's life with body rot, but because that rot didn't go all the way through the warranty would not cover it, it eventually did rot through about a year after the warranty expired; the Ford the frame rotted the worse followed by the body, the frame got so bad in just 10 years the vehicle had to be junked; the Chevy had a lot of body rot too but started about 4 years after the Ram did; all their transmissions failed within 110,000 miles. Numerous repairs starting about 60,000 miles. Now the my 5.7 flex fuel double cab Tundra SR5 4X4 is 15 years old and not a spot of rust, it has 118,000 miles and not one single repair. Maintenance cost about $340 a year for 2 oil changes and whatever other maintenance stuff comes up due to the mileage. It is the most comfortable riding truck I've ever owned but in all fairness all trucks have been improving their ride quality over the years. Performance is the best of any truck I've had by a lot; the MPG is also better than any truck I had before, my worse MPG I had was the Ford that got 6 mpg towing, otherwise it was 10 in the city and 14 on the highway, the Tundra in comparison gets 12 while towing, 16 in the city and 20 to 21 highway. The SR5 is a pretty much a basic pickup with very little in options, so the interior is not grandiose, but it's a truck not a limousine! The radio/CD player and speakers are also just the base stuff, so the sound is ok. Even though the interior is the low end stuff it's holding up extremely well, there is no wear showing on the seats or anywhere else. The exterior trim parts are all holding up extremely well. While Toyota Tundra does cost more in the used market, and that's because of their known reliability, it is more than worth the extra price I had to pay, it also means that if I sell the truck I'll get more for it. I use the truck for my business, and for hauling my RV trailer, and my friend's boat when we go fishing.

Michael Drew sr. on April 12, 2022

I have owned this truck for 5 years and have loved every minute of owning this vehicle. I service it regularly and have never had any mechanical problems with this Tundra! Still smells and looks new on the inside. I am a nonsmoker so that helps.

Leon on December 9, 2020

Bought this truck to fit 6 people. my model as the front bench seat and 4x4 this is has been a great truck. 5.7 v8 had a lot of power and pulls everything I need it too.

Smashtin on June 17, 2020

I’ve owned several types of light trucks. The Tundra has been by far the better choice on many levels. I am very pleased with this truck.

John on April 20, 2020

The most reliable truck I've ever owned and certainly one of the most pleasurable to drive. Only wish it had a sun roof! Love my truck!

NewTundraOwner on March 2, 2020

I bought this truck used in hopes it would be better than my Chevy Silverado. It has more power and what do you know the wheel wells are still intact! Love it.

Jeff on December 12, 2018

I?ve owned this since new very reliable have from Vancouver island to Newfoundland twice with no issues. I have about 200,000kms or 150,000 miles done the regular maintenance and shocks and third set of tires which I consider very good.

mlinark on October 3, 2018

It was the best vehicle I have ever owned. Proud to drive it, it was good in rain and snow. It towed our travel trailer really well.

Fernando on October 1, 2018

Great price, lots of room for everything I need it for, glad I we to test drive truck, had more extas than I expected! Very happy with my purchase today

tigrpawz07 on August 16, 2018

This truck is a good value for the money. It's a 4 door truck. It has enough room for 5-6 people inside. Up front you can fit 3 people since it has a foldable seat in the middle. In the back, you can fit 3 people and you can also fold the seats if there aren't any passengers. It's pretty spacious inside. The only thing I don't like, is the clock...it's pretty far from your line of sight where it's situated. This truck doesn't have all the fancy, technological features that newer models have, but we're perfectly okay with that. It has its usual radio and CD player which we enjoy because we're a bit old school. The bed of the truck is decent sized and has come in handy for our family. This truck drives very smooth. Overall, this is a really good truck and we have no regrets buying it. We're very pleased with it and recommend it for those that aren't looking for all the technological bells & whistles.