This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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I am contacting ODI NHTSA about a problem with my Toyota Corolla 2005, regarding the replacement of the charcoal vapor canister. Back, in October 2007, my car's check engine light came on (this was when the mileage was around 41,200). By 'glen Toyota NJ' I came to know that the engine light was on, dew charcoal canister failure. Also I was told: Because the warranty is expired after 36000 miles, the total repair around $480 was paid by me. My frustration is, that it broke after warranty, but S L I G H T L Y over 36,000 miles. I think, that according to federal regulations in toughening car emission requirements, an emission control device should last longer than just two and a half years. Also I learned that usa government obligated all car manufacturers to extend warranty for exhaust system up to 80,000 miles. If you are in power, this is the right time to extend the warranty up to 80,000 for emission control system devices. Also because of a huge amount of complains, particularly for charcoal vapor canisters Toyota manufacturer should pronounce a recall. Sincerely isaac
I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla. There is no shield to protect the ac condenser which was hit by a rock and now has a leak in it. The cost to repair the condenser will run 500-600 dollars, but if there is still no shield installed to protect the new part then the same thing will probably happen again. In models after 2005 Toyota has installed a piece to protect the condenser, they should be providing this type of part to the 2005 models without cost.
2005 Toyota Corolla did not pass emissions inspection. Car taken to lia Toyota, northampton, MA. Dealer said car computer needed to be replaced but had to order part from Toyota. So far it's been two weeks and the part may be delivered in another two weeks per Toyota. Over 1600 of these computers are on backorder with no delivery date supplied. I will have to pay for another emissions inspection, could E stopped by police and have my insurance increased for six years. I feel this is a known defect and Toyota is not really responding to me or other customers and because the pert (very expensive) cannot be supplied before 4/30 I am incurring additional expenses. It should not take a month to get a part. The dealership is waiting for 12 of these computers and is being shipped two and has 3 cars that don't even run.
A/C condenser which went out on Monday. I've discovered that Toyota issued tsb AC002-06 admitting that the condenser is flawed. However, because it was not recalled, they are not responsible. I am having it repaired because I live in new orleans and the heat is unbearable. This is a totally unfair practice. I think that these issues should be illegal since they've admitted the flaw. I was told that there is no protection for the new condenser. It was corrected in the 2007 model but not the 2005. I am livid at the fact that Toyota is so uncaring about the 2005 owners. I should be reimbursed for the repair ($677) and, also, advised as to how I can prevent this from happening again. Where can I find mesh to protect the new condenser?
The A/C condenser was replaced due to Toyota's admitted design flaw as per their technical service bulletin AC002-06 titled lower grille mesh protection cover. Which informs an owner that their A/C condenser is unprotected which will cost them $590. However, Toyota failed to back their product up by reimbursing it. This is safety hazard in the southwest because of the extreme heat and if someone with children goes to turn their air conditioning on and it does not work this poses health risks.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
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RPM's increase when my foot is on the brake and the force of the RPM increase decompresses the brake pedal and my foot slips of the brake pedal. I have not experienced an accident due to this but it worries me that it May. This happens on a daily basis. I heard this may be normal but now reading that other people experienced this, I plan to get it checked. Aside from this, there is dash board rattling, seal issue with windows because they whistle and also paint flakes off from a small ding.
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- Saddle Brook, NJ, USA