Toyota Tundra Extended Warranty

Kirk Steele, President, autoPOM.com, offering Cadillac Escalade Extended Auto Warranty

Commonly Called "Toyota Tundra Extended Warranty", this protection is more accurately called "Mechanical Breakdown Protection" when sold by an entity other than the manufacturer.

The Toyota Tundra is a full-size half-ton pickup that was introduced in 2000 as a replacement for the T100. It is available in three body styles that set it apart from other vehicles in its class. The Double Cab has four forward-hinged doors allowing for easier access, and the CrewMax offers best in class leg room and reclining rear seats. A Regular Cab is also offered, as well as three bed lengths and either Base or Limited trim levels.

The Tundra is powered by three engine choices, including a 4.0 liter 270 hp V6 with 278 lb-ft of torque, a 4.6 liter 310 horsepower V8 with 327 lb-ft of torque, or a 5.7 liter 381 horsepower V8 with 401 lb-ft of torque. The V6 engines are paired with a five-speed automatic, while the V8s are coupled with a six-speed automtic. All models are available with either rear-wheel or 4WD.

The current generation debuted for the 2007 model year, and initially had less powerful engines until 2010 when the V8s were upgraded, and 2011 when the 3.4 liter V6 was replaced with a 4.0 liter.

The Tundra offers the reliability and safety expected from Toyota, making it a good used vehicle option. However, with a late model costing as much as $30,000, an extended warranty is recommended. When mechanical failure occurs your vehicle will be repaired with very little cost or inconvenience to you. I encourage you to review the information below, perform your own research, compare pricing, reputation, coverage and value then decide. Let me know if autoPOM! can be of service to you.

Toyota Tundra Reliability

Frequently, the decision to purchase a Toyota Tundra extended auto warranty (Mechanical Breakdown Protection) comes down to a question of reliability. Fortunately, you can get a pretty good idea of a specific vehicle's reliability from several good online sources if you're willing to do a little research. A few of the popular sources are:

User Forums

We highly recommend checking the user forums for vehicle reliability reports from Toyota Tundra owners before making a decision on a Toyota Tundra extended warranty (Mechanical Breakdown Protection). Two such forums for the Toyota Tundra are Edmunds.com and Toyotanation.com. By perusing the forums, you can get a "flavor" for the reliability issues with the Toyota Tundra.

Summary

It takes some time and patience to perform online research but it can be well worth the effort. In particular, reading some of the forum posts serves as a very good reminder as to why you don't want to get caught without extended auto repair protection!