All Entries Tagged With: "tundra quality"

F-150 Reputation Resistant to Rust, Fire, and More. Why?

In the last 5 years, the Toyota Tundra has had some serious quality issues:

1. Frame rust problems
2. Weak tailgates
3. Unintended acceleration recalls

While this list is definitely bad, can anyone honestly argue that it’s worse than the F150’s list of problems?

1. 1.5 million trucks recalled for spontaneously exploding airbags
2. Faulty cruise control modules that have been linked to dozens of vehicle fires
3. 2+ million trucks likely to be recalled for rusting fuel tank straps

Granted, Ford has yet to recall the F-150 for rusting fuel tank straps, but all signs point to an imminent recall.

The question is: In light of all of this info, how can anyone honestly argue that Tundra’s reputation for quality or safety is any worse than the best-selling truck in the industry, the Ford F-150?

GMC Sierra Top Quality? JD Power Survey Inconsistent

Last week JD Power announced their 2010 Initial Quality Survey results, and top honors went to the Chevy Avalanche and the GMC Sierra (which were tied for first). Ford’s F150 and the Nissan Frontier were close behind, ranking 3rd and 4th respectively.

How can two trucks built at the same factory have two different quality ratings?

The trouble is, there’s no WAY that the GMC Sierra should have won anything.