Is Toyota's New Chassis Good? a different TNGA tour

CAR CARE NUT!!!! We bought two 2018 new TNGA Camrys. They were an XLE from the Kentucky plant which we still have and a “J” serial number Camry SE made in Japan. The Japanese car ruined the right rear tire, inside tread wear, in 9000 miles and no help after three “alignments” at the dealer. The XLE has had three alignments and continues “eating” the right rear tire also. It’s on the third set in 60,000 miles. Being a retired and gentle driver this should not be. We don’t hit curbs, avoid pot holes and I am a retired mechanic/fully certified technician with 60 years experience. I watch and check my vehicle every day. It appears there is no rear toe adjustment. Can anything be done? Is it a known defect? Are the rear subframes improperly welded or fitted as some suggest? How is this even possible? We only have the one car now because of these problems. Worn out tires in 20,000 miles from 80,000 mile rated top tier and brand tires is not acceptable. After owning over 150 cars and trucks I’ve never seen anything like this. The dealer has been less than helpful in any way and now out of warranty I am the only one left that cares. I sold new Toyotas in 1969 and have always like their products but thanks to this and the dealer”attitude” it’s over for me and any Toyota. It’s just an ongoing pain it the butt at this point. Run Forest, Run!

Literally the dumbest thing ive seen in years. These chassis are a joint venture with multiple partners Ford's patents are literally identical while Mazdas patients are also identical and now Toyotas patients are also identical. Ford let it slip not too long ago when they said its a modular unibody construction. Meaning with specific cuts and welds they can create from the same stamping dies cars ranging from the fiesta all the way up to the bronco yes thats right the reason the mustang is rounded now is because they use the same stamped steel to create the unibody used in every other car in their global lign up other than F150 since their trucks are a body on frame chassis. Toyota mazda and Volvo are using the same modular design. Its a cost cutting measure to make cars cheaper while it gives Ford the chance to make money off of selling stamped parts to other automakers. Ford is doing it cheaper than they can for the time being and im sure Toyota and Volvo coughed up the money while mazda did the design. This is why the corolla cross and CX-30 are built in the same plant in Alabama somehow they supposedly use a different architecture and yet the parts are completely interchangeable. Mazda calls it SKYACTIV and Toyota calls it TNGA but strip it down and you could put all the same body panels from a Ford escape on it and it would fit some windows would need alignment and trimming but remarkably while the patents claim they are different, they are identical in architecture.

TNGA, like BMW CLAR for example, isn't one base platform, but rather a hardware and tech "option/equipment menu" as well as a new/updated formula and strategy for build logic. Based around this "matrix" would be the various specific platforms like the "K" under the new Crown and others that be further tailored to specific models and trims.

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I know this old but does the US Crown version use the same platform as the Japan Crown? I’m assuming yes.

I don't like how the power steering feels on my 2021 Sienna. Can I adjust a slight toe in to get more highway stability?

Apart from the cover you show towards the end, will the TNGA-F frame itself have better rust protection/rust performance than the current frame used in GX and similar trucks? (Concern with covers, salt spray and such can usually still find its way in and then it is difficult to rinse off).

A quality platform makes their cars in any price point feel substantial and not feel like a penalty budget box.

I heard that the tnga chassis was aluminum, is this true ?

Hi Car Care Nut,

I'm from the EU, you mentioned in your video that the new Yaris is a Mazda 2. In the EU the new Mazda have a Toyota engine and chassis, not the opposite as it was before and also Toyota Corolla is similar to Suzuki's Swace.
It would be nice if you make a video about the rebranding, if a Suzuki Swace equals to a Toyota Corolla (differences), also WLTP is real ? What would you recommend ? A new Yaris (2022) or a 5 years old Prius (considering fuel consumption and maintenance costs ?) I'm just before a job change and need a relaible car, "never broke down, consume as little as it can be", 35 kms from the office, 10 kms in city, the rest is on highway. (now having a manual, petrol, BMW also burning clutch in the traffic jam), can't charge regularly.

The new Toyotas are designed to only hold up until 60000/5 years. At that point they want you back. So they work design features to wear out to force you to the dealer. Both my idler pulley on my Tacoma need to be replaced. I have never had to replace parts like that on my Honda. I will never own a newer Toyota.

Excellent video!

Thanks for the great video. I like that the coil is as far from the trailing arm pivot. Would be nice to have the shock back there

I'm very impressed on how well my 2020 Camry LE drives and handles. I recently took a 435 mi. road trip which put my car thru every type of road situation. Also...with the Dynamic Force 4 cly. engine...an unbelievable 35.7 MPG! I couldn't believe it! I bought this car after my 2005 Camry LE...218,000 trouble free miles. I'm convinced of the outright quality you get with Toyota.

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Latin TNGA-C 2022 models (like Corolla Cross) still use rear suspension bar...

Very informative video, as usual. Thanks AMD.

Awsome video. You may be more of a Toyota nut than me.

Like it. Thank you.

I would love to hear your opinion on whether or not the new chassis (like The 2021 sienna) should be rust protected (such as with Krown) or if shouldn’t bother because of the cover across the undercarriage

My 2nd gen RAV4 seems to have a similar rear suspension, but with internally mounted shocks. Except for new shocks at 10 year everything still going strong

Can you talk about the tesla Toyota partnership. Or subaru Mazda BMW partnerships?

Do you see hybrid without cat or with test pipe. How much more range can you get?

Really great video! All your videos are top rate. Is that Sienna your personal vehicle? If so how do you like it? I've been considering the purchase of a 2021 or 2022 Sienna.

The covering on the bottom will make a great nesting area for rodents .

Question: why isn't there an acoustic blanket on some of the models, as opposed to other ones that do have them? is it some technical think that has to do with chassis difference? or it's just about some cost cutting??

Thanks you for educating us.

What many do know about these covers. They stop snow and anything else from packing up in a spot, that will cause harm and cause headaches for hours if they were not there.

Just a shout out for the intro music.

Hey that tab you mentioned for cover, Woodbine Toyota here in Canada messed up. They didn't put it on properly and they also did not screw in the nut !! It fell off while I was driving !!!!

I'm seriously considering getting a Toyota with the TNGA platform

With rust belt states switching to a liquid salt brine to kept the ice off of the roads, those covers will not stop the fine spray and mist from finding every nook and cranny to rust your car. Those covers will only get in the way from when applying undercoat.

This is why I love Toyota lexus they do their homework to implement new tech and execute at right time, and improve fir customers that it will last a long time, we have two 2021 toyota models camry and venza

Never too old to learn. Thank you!

Another well produced and informative video 👍🏽
May the LORD GOD also continue to bless you also.

Can you also explain the new TNGA related to the tundra? How it compares to the current platform, and that platform will work with other trucks/SUVs?

Pardon me for asking Sir,
But do you have some sort of Patreon or subscriber page People
Can Support you that way you can be more readily available to answer their questions about their Toyotas if their a DIY warrior??

Just wondering because I have a 2018Toyota corolla SE and I absolutely love this car I have 56,000 miles on it and I’m just warning to do all the maintenance myself because I’ve had some very bad experiences with the two Toyota dealerships here lying about what they’ve said they’ve done as far as service with the help of a hidden camera LOL.

In 60,000 miles I will be changing my transmission fluid with Toyota CVT fluid only And only now by watching your videos do I feel comfortable enough to do it myself

Long story short it would be nice to have an on call mechanic technician give me advice when I absolutely need it and it would be worth paying for it to me

If Mr. Car Care Nut worked for Subaru his videos would be six hours long. I'm looking for a nice used 4Runner what year should I be hunting for? One other question, do you know anything good or bad about the 2017 - 19 Nissan Armada?

I love how they put the oil filter right there with the drain pan

Informative video, as always! How about alignment? What adjustments are available front and rear?

Like I said before , You the MAN ! 👍😎

Looks like it's going to be a pain to replace those sway bar bushings now

The other thing that those covers provide is aerodynamic advantages on the bottom.

Your a God send

Thanks for making this video. I don't drive a Toyota now but I am interested in this brand and it's development. God bless you!

This new platform is very good compared to older ones, however I think VAG MQB and MLB are still more solid and drives a little better still even though the VAG’s are the older of the platforms.

Why are a lot of the bolts purple?

Excellent educational videos.
Many many thanks.
Looking forward to hearing more of your stories with strange customers!

Can u talk bout how the new gen toyotas most of them have a seal headlights and tailights with LED boards and if they brake u have to replace the whoel assembly the older one we’re just bulbs I’m not sure if it for the safety equipment

TNGA the best one out there