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liz of lumberton, NJ November 9, 2009

On Nov 8th I was driving off in my hushand Avalon. Whn i started the car and proceed to go the car took off. The speed of the car kept accelarting it reached 90 miles per hour, the brakes did not work. emeregancy brakes did not work, I could not turn off the car...I finally got the car into park . The dealership is claiming mat issues...if this is the case why is there no recall from toyota??? I want some type of action and Toyota has to notify consumers.

Calandra of Jonesboro, GA November 4, 2009

I purchased a toyota hybird 2001,I was on very busy interstate 285 east when all of a sudden my car dropped down going 10 mph,I was scared for my life,I was screaming from the top of my voice.I had 2 big trucks and on coming traffic behind me.this car has continued to do this.since I have had it,and I really dont know what to do.I cant send it back because I dont want my credit to go bad.

Haley of Macomb, MI October 30, 2009

At 78,400 miles the engine light came on in my 2003 Toyota Rav 4. I brought it to the dealer who told me I needed a new engine. I quickly realized the power train was still under warranty. After 5 days in the shop with no activity I finally got word that the warranty people would not approve the repair unless I agreed to "sign off" on breaking down the engine, at a cost of 920 to me. IF they find that the problem is covered by warranty I will get reimbursed for this cost. If the problem is not covered by warranty (and I find this situation far more likely, knowing they are going to do everything possible to avoid repairing my car) I am stuck with the 920 cost of breaking down the engine. I have already paid 110 to find out why my engine light was on. I have been 10 days with no car, as they won't provide a loaner unless the warranty is approved. As requested, I provided proof of regular oil changes. I argued with the mechanic, with the warranty rep and his superior, and got nowhere. The engine is under warrant and they will not fix it.

Carl of Branford, CT October 25, 2009

4 bolts securing the diveshaft sheared off. Bolts shot through engine causing it to fail. I had to replace the engine. with labor and car rentals, the cost was close o 10, 000.

James of Fridley, MN October 20, 2009

I contacted Toyota and the local dealership about honoring the warranty on my 2002 Toyota Camry. Toyota extended its warranty to include 2002 Camrys with 4 and 6 cylinder engines as part of there settlement for engine sludge. They told me that my vehicle, a 2002 Toyota Camry was not included.

Debra of Three Rivers, MA October 8, 2009

My engine light kept coming on, on my 2001 Toyota Camry. I brought it to my person that does work on my vehicle, he changed both my catelitic converters and my front oxygen sensor, some of the parts were not Toyota Parts, I spent a 1,000 dollars, for the problem not to be fixed, I then brought it to Lia Toyota in Wilbraham, Ma, they sell toyotas, so I thought they would be able to find the problem. They ended replacing everything my person already did for me, almost costing me, 2,000 dollars more, and the light came back on again. I ended up having to pay another 400 dollars for more parts and labor and I don,t even know if the problem is fixed.

How can all these parts go bad on my toyota at the same time and have to be replaced, some of them twice, I feel really taken and I don't have a job at the moment and I did not need that expense. Shouldn't Toyota Dealers know more about Toyota cars then anyone else and shouldn't they try to find another solution, why the engine light kept coming on then to replace everything my person already replaced. Is there any call backs on this problem for Toyota Camerys? Out over 3,000 dollars in Three Rivers, MA and feeling taken, because I'm a women!

Paul of Parrish, FL September 5, 2009

I believe I have a lemon because I've had nothing but problems with my RAV4. So much so, I bought an extended warranty. However, I think the latest problem stems from shoddy workmanship on the part of the dealer. I had the gearbox replaced under warranty. Since then there have been a number of cracking sounds and rattles that were reported to the dealer. I suspected something was wrong with the steering. However, the dealer's response was always, "We cannot find anything". More recently we developed a very bad vibration similar to a wheel balance vibration. Since the tyres were not getting close to being replaced, I decided to replace them. That didn't fix the problem.

At first I thought Goodyear hadn't balanced the wheels properly. The manager came for a short road test with me and agreed there was a problem. He did some further investigation and determined the wheels were indeed properly balanced. The vibration was due to some missing engine mounting bolts. The bolts had come loose and were lodged on some engine shelves. They were amazed the engine hadn't fallen out. However, the engine had dropped slightly and as a result had cracked the front axle. This is where the finger pointing now starts. The warranty company won't cover anything because they say the cause lies in the drivetrain and that is not covered.

The dealer says they've done nothing wrong. Toyota says the car is out of warranty. This clearly is not normal wear and tear. I believe the dealer's mechanic was remiss in tightening the engine mounting bolts when he replaced the transmission some months ago. But how can I prove it? On top of all the other issues I had, while the vehicle was under warranty, is there any wonder why I will never buy another Toyota. How do they have such a high customer service rating?

Sam of Newberg, OR August 29, 2009

I own a 2005 Toyota Camry and never had a problem until 2 days ago. On my way to work the oil light came on. I immediately pulled over and put 2 quarts of oil in the car. 10 minutes later the check engine light came on. I called a local Toyota dealership and they told me to bring it in as soon as possible. After dropping it off I got a call back with 15 minutes informing me I would have to replace my engine due to sludge build up at a cost of 5,300. I had NEVER had any problems before this and now I have to replace my engine? They asked me to provide proof of oil changes, which I could not because I had thrown them away. This is the 5th car I've owned and I've always treated my cars well. I called other mechanics and they wanted to know how Toyota could tell there was a problem without looking into the engine but now i understand. They knew what it was immediately because they see it all the time. I feel totally helpless!

Joe of Hudson, NH August 11, 2009

My 2002 Toyota corolla engine light came on a few weeks after a recent oil change. I checked the oil and needed to add more so I did. I noticed the oil being low more often and having to add oil but I did not see any leaks or oil spill under the car. The car started making noise and before I knew it the engine was making alot of noise.

The car was towed to toyota of nashua where I have yet to pick it up. the cost to evaluate the problem is 350.00 to repair the engine is around 5,600 due to the oil problem the bearings went bad, lower block, camshaft damage causing metal pieces in the engine.

Maria of South Gate , CA July 15, 2009

My Toyota Sequia broke down in the middle of the desert. I paid 800.00 to tow it to Penske Toyota in the the city of Downey. I explained to the service manager that no engine light came on and he confirmend by turning on the ignition switch. The next day after the inspection the service manager said all the fluids (including the engine oil) where at their prober levels and that the engine would have to be dismantled for further inspection. After the inspection I was told about the sludge in the engine and that it would have to be repalaced and that I shouldn't have a problem with the extended warranty. Now I am being told that it will not be covered because of the sludge and if I would have taken my truck to the dealer for oil changes the extended warranty would of covered the repairs.

The extended warranty should have covered the towing expense and now it has been declined. My truck is in the dealer and they wont re-assemble the engine until I pay them 5,000. The dealer wants to sell me a new engine for 10,000 plus installation. If I go with a used engine (7,000) I will have a 30 day warranty and my four year extended warranty would be cancelled.

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