In a perfect world...
HVAC system apparently lacks the ability to set temperature while manually controlling fan speed. Got face melting heat out of the vents unless fan was set to Auto.
Optional Toyota skid plates aren’t as durable as the TRD skid plates available for other Toyota models. Besides being made of thinner steel, the front skid plate attaches to the radiator support, which is known to collapse if it takes a good hit. It may technically be a cross member, but not much structural strength. On a positive note, the embossed meatball on the front skid plate is up against a real crossmember, and can be used as a jacking point. They are still infinitely better than the underbody shields it was delivered with.
Seat memory feature seems to be tied to individual key fobs. Once again, simple functionality that worked well on previous Toyota models seems to have been abandoned for no apparent reason.
The rearview mirrors point at the ground while reversing. This is not a new Toyota feature. There used to be a dead center position on the switch between the left/right adjustment positions that could be selected to prevent this from happening. You now have to readjust the mirrors a second time while in reverse.
Windshield washers don’t always provide good coverage at highway speed, leaving a large smear across the bottom drivers side windshield. This may be caused by the spray pattern of the left washer, so will have Toyota take a look during the first service appointment.
The Driver Monitoring Camera (DMC) throws constant alerts if you hold the top of the steering wheel. The sensor can’t see through your arm. Thankfully, DMC can be disabled.
Low weight bearing capacity (less than most adult males) for compartment lids at ends of cargo floor.
Oil capacity is 6.5 quarts to the top fill line. The stated capacity is 5.9 quarts. Thought I'd get 4 oil changes out of that case of Mobil 1, but no bueno.
The little built in funnel under the oil filter may work fine if the vehicle is level on a hoist, but on ramps, oil still runs across the crossmember.
Paid about $1500 for the Nitto Ridge Grappler tire upgrade. That’s $1500 on top of the standard tires, which are included in the vehicle’s price. This DOES NOT include a matching spare! What's up with that?! So off to the local tire store. Based on the price of this tire, I could have purchased 5 of them for what Toyota charged for 4 - not counting the set Toyota charged for and kept. You would be much better off not buying optional tires from Toyota. Sure wish I would have caught this prior to signing the sales agreement.
Cool box mechanism intrudes on available console storage space, for limited usefulness. Combined with a small glove box, interior storage space is lacking. Plus I can't store my surf and turf in the cool box.
Seat heat feels good on a 50 degree day, but doubt it’s up to the task when it’s really cold out.
Display settings/configuration menus are not user friendly. Toyota should provide a flow chart to make figuring this out a little easier. Or better yet, make the software more intuitive.
Spare tire is mounted so that the air fitting faces up, requiring dropping the tire to adjust pressure. As a plus, the spare does have a TPMS sensor, so at least you know when to break out the tools and lower it.
Clock on the instrument panel was off by 1 hour following the daylight savings time change. The infotainment screen displayed the correct time. Had to find a buried setting to sync time with GPS. Why not make it the default?
HVAC system apparently lacks the ability to set temperature while manually controlling fan speed. Got face melting heat out of the vents unless fan was set to Auto.
Optional Toyota skid plates aren’t as durable as the TRD skid plates available for other Toyota models. Besides being made of thinner steel, the front skid plate attaches to the radiator support, which is known to collapse if it takes a good hit. It may technically be a cross member, but not much structural strength. On a positive note, the embossed meatball on the front skid plate is up against a real crossmember, and can be used as a jacking point. They are still infinitely better than the underbody shields it was delivered with.
Seat memory feature seems to be tied to individual key fobs. Once again, simple functionality that worked well on previous Toyota models seems to have been abandoned for no apparent reason.
The rearview mirrors point at the ground while reversing. This is not a new Toyota feature. There used to be a dead center position on the switch between the left/right adjustment positions that could be selected to prevent this from happening. You now have to readjust the mirrors a second time while in reverse.
Windshield washers don’t always provide good coverage at highway speed, leaving a large smear across the bottom drivers side windshield. This may be caused by the spray pattern of the left washer, so will have Toyota take a look during the first service appointment.
The Driver Monitoring Camera (DMC) throws constant alerts if you hold the top of the steering wheel. The sensor can’t see through your arm. Thankfully, DMC can be disabled.
Low weight bearing capacity (less than most adult males) for compartment lids at ends of cargo floor.
Oil capacity is 6.5 quarts to the top fill line. The stated capacity is 5.9 quarts. Thought I'd get 4 oil changes out of that case of Mobil 1, but no bueno.
The little built in funnel under the oil filter may work fine if the vehicle is level on a hoist, but on ramps, oil still runs across the crossmember.
Paid about $1500 for the Nitto Ridge Grappler tire upgrade. That’s $1500 on top of the standard tires, which are included in the vehicle’s price. This DOES NOT include a matching spare! What's up with that?! So off to the local tire store. Based on the price of this tire, I could have purchased 5 of them for what Toyota charged for 4 - not counting the set Toyota charged for and kept. You would be much better off not buying optional tires from Toyota. Sure wish I would have caught this prior to signing the sales agreement.
Cool box mechanism intrudes on available console storage space, for limited usefulness. Combined with a small glove box, interior storage space is lacking. Plus I can't store my surf and turf in the cool box.
Seat heat feels good on a 50 degree day, but doubt it’s up to the task when it’s really cold out.
Display settings/configuration menus are not user friendly. Toyota should provide a flow chart to make figuring this out a little easier. Or better yet, make the software more intuitive.
Spare tire is mounted so that the air fitting faces up, requiring dropping the tire to adjust pressure. As a plus, the spare does have a TPMS sensor, so at least you know when to break out the tools and lower it.
Clock on the instrument panel was off by 1 hour following the daylight savings time change. The infotainment screen displayed the correct time. Had to find a buried setting to sync time with GPS. Why not make it the default?
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