I parked my car for one day; I usually drive it almost every day. When I went to start the car, every single light relating to safety features came on and the message area displayed malfunctions with the countless safety features based on the car’s radar sensors. Then, it said Steering Power Low, with a suggestion to visit my dealer. I had it towed under warranty because I was scared to drive it, with the wheel being very difficult to turn. I was DUMBFOUNDED when I got the call that rodent damage cut clear through the wiring for the steering rack and that the repair was four THOUSAND dollars. I have never had any sort of pest problem at my property. I don’t know what ridiculous coating they’re using on the wires that’s like a five course meal for animals, but it’s infuriating and made me question my faith in the car. I’m currently waiting on the repair. There’s no choice other than to fix it through Toyota, since aftermarket parts are nonexistent and splicing would probably constitute a huge safety issue. I still can’t believe, of all the companies, that Toyota would use materials that attract animals like moths to a flame, especially on their (quite expensive) flagship sedan. $4000 down the drain overnight through no fault of my own, on my car I maintain so meticulously. If anyone knows a way to prevent this from recurring, please let me know.
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I parked my car for one day; I usually drive it almost every day. When I went to start the car, every single light relating to safety features came on and the message area displayed malfunctions with the countless safety features based on the car’s radar sensors. Then, it said Steering Power Low, with a suggestion to visit my dealer. I had it towed under warranty because I was scared to drive it, with the wheel being very difficult to turn. I was DUMBFOUNDED when I got the call that rodent damage cut clear through the wiring for the steering rack and that the repair was four THOUSAND dollars. I have never had any sort of pest problem at my property. I don’t know what ridiculous coating they’re using on the wires that’s like a five course meal for animals, but it’s infuriating and made me question my faith in the car. I’m currently waiting on the repair. There’s no choice other than to fix it through Toyota, since aftermarket parts are nonexistent and splicing would probably constitute a huge safety issue. I still can’t believe, of all the companies, that Toyota would use materials that attract animals like moths to a flame, especially on their (quite expensive) flagship sedan. $4000 down the drain overnight through no fault of my own, on my car I maintain so meticulously. If anyone knows a way to prevent this from recurring, please let me know.
- Alec B., Jefferson City, MO, US