Exploring the Limitless Possibilities of the 2022 Toyota Tundra’s 200,000-Mile Twin-Turbo V6

Toyota’s Reliability Ghosts: A Chance to Redeem the Tundra’s Reputation

Toyota’s reputation for reliability has taken a hit in the last year or two, with major powertrain issues plaguing brand-new trucks and the Tundra in particular going from one of the most bulletproof pickups on the market to a truck that some customers were afraid to own. But this 2022 Toyota Tundra with over 200,000 miles on the original engine presents a unique opportunity to redeem the brand’s reputation.

The Tundra’s Turbulent Past

The current-generation Tundra was unveiled in 2021 with a controversial new engine choice: a twin-turbo, 3.4-liter V6 to replace the nearly unkillable 5.7-liter V8. Worries about the high-strung, boosted V6’s reliability were fueled when engines started seizing en masse within the first couple of years, making many owners wonder if Toyota had made a mistake.

A Manufacturing Defect Exposed

As it turns out, a manufacturing defect left metal shavings in the engines, leading to widespread problems. Toyota has since rectified the production issue and vowed to replace roughly 100,000 V6 engines, regardless of mileage, free of charge for affected customers. Even with the mass defects, there were a few survivors, and this truck spotted by Tundras.com forum users is one of them.

For Sale: A Rare, High-Mileage Tundra

The dealer is listing this 2022 Tundra for $26,500, with 210,000 miles on the original engine. There are plenty of others for sale at similar prices with fewer miles, but if you can snag this specific truck, you’ll have a uniquely high-mileage pickup with a brand-new engine, proving that Toyota’s reliability hasn’t been completely wiped out after all.

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Toyota’s Reputation on the Line

This rare, high-mileage Tundra presents an opportunity to redeem Toyota’s reputation and prove that their engines can still be reliable, even with over 200,000 miles on the odometer. Will you take on the challenge and show the world that Toyota’s reliability is still intact?