After 10 years owning a 5th gen I found a series of OEM parts that commonly fail on several 5th gens. My truck has 225k miles SR5 premium. Some are pretty stupid stuff.
Because I park my truck outside and it is exposed to all weathers, after 6-7 years I replaced all the window weather strips, this also happens on Tundra models. The rubber started melting until it cracked.
A few years after owning the truck I replaced the tailgate shocks because it couldn't hold the gate open.
Replaced the tailgate hatch latch actuator, stop opening apparently is due to water leaking through the weather strip and rust the mechanisms.
The antenna grommet rubber base cracked making the antenna getting loose overtime, I haven't replaced that, I removed the antenna like 2 years ago.
Front lower control arms bushings around 100k miles, most recommended to buy the whole new arm. If you don't replace it on time the bolts will weld in there. I had to cut one of mine.
Front wheel bearings after 150k miles, easy replacement.
Tie rods and sway bar links after 100k miles.
Another thing, all the chrome door handles fadeout and cracked. I don't think I will replace those.
All maintenance at the dealership. I can't think about anything else besides maintenance.
Resume:
Window weather strips
Tail gate shocks
Tail gate actuator
Antenna grommet
LCA bushings
Front wheel bearings
Tie rods & sway bar links
I think these OEM parts are really common to be replaced on a 5th gen. Tell me other common ones that you have replaced.
Because I park my truck outside and it is exposed to all weathers, after 6-7 years I replaced all the window weather strips, this also happens on Tundra models. The rubber started melting until it cracked.
A few years after owning the truck I replaced the tailgate shocks because it couldn't hold the gate open.
Replaced the tailgate hatch latch actuator, stop opening apparently is due to water leaking through the weather strip and rust the mechanisms.
The antenna grommet rubber base cracked making the antenna getting loose overtime, I haven't replaced that, I removed the antenna like 2 years ago.
Front lower control arms bushings around 100k miles, most recommended to buy the whole new arm. If you don't replace it on time the bolts will weld in there. I had to cut one of mine.
Front wheel bearings after 150k miles, easy replacement.
Tie rods and sway bar links after 100k miles.
Another thing, all the chrome door handles fadeout and cracked. I don't think I will replace those.
All maintenance at the dealership. I can't think about anything else besides maintenance.
Resume:
Window weather strips
Tail gate shocks
Tail gate actuator
Antenna grommet
LCA bushings
Front wheel bearings
Tie rods & sway bar links
I think these OEM parts are really common to be replaced on a 5th gen. Tell me other common ones that you have replaced.