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Honda Odysseys also had a recent recall for a similar problem that Toyotas recently went through. The Honda's brake systems were failing. The cars were stopping without warning (Honda recalls minivans over brake issue - Nov. 3, 2013). It was a pretty big recall too. The more complicated cars are, the more problems can occur. It just sucks when it's a dangerous problem. I still like the Toyota cars. I have the highlander hybrid and never had a problem with it. I've had the 4runner and the sienna as well and did not have anything wrong with those either.
We have a 2004 Camry; nothing but maintenance and driving it. Its like my wifes 1993 Accord; drove like new when she sold it for top dollar. Meanwhile I spent numerous 500 dollar repairs of my Ford F150.
I sold my quickly depreciating Infiniti last month for a Camry. Love the Camry, I've owned a 4Runner and another Camry prior to this one and they were all reliable minus the head gasket issue on the 4Runner.
Yes, the CVT has taken some getting used to, especially here in hilly Pennsylvania. Thanks, will be watching for recalls. I know Nissan isn't immune to them.
Toyota delayed many months for the sticking accelerator recall. And, IIRC, paid a $16 million fine.
Yes, but "the sticking accelerator" did not stick in court because it was not sticking. See, what I lot of people don't realize is that most driving actions you take when behind the wheel are recorded by the computer. Toyota cleared in stuck-accelerator crash verdict - Business - CBC News
But Toyota as well as several other automobile manufacturers still checked their vehicles to make sure that the driver's side floor mats used on their cars were installed properly. If installed properly, these mats won't come loose and touch the gas pedal. These mats are fastened to two points (hooks) just below the driver's seat. In the case of Toyota, this company checked all the mats under a recall. Other's did the same, but as a courtesy check instead of a recall. I had a 2009 Forester that I took to the dealer for an oil change, and the mechanics entered a notice on the paperwork stating that they checked the floor mat to make sure it was of the proper design and that it was correctly installed.
My wife bought a 10 Camry a year and a half ago. It was through the first recall, the floor mat debacle. No harm no foul. We have put 30,000 miles on it since purchase with zero issues. My mother in law just purchased a new Camry, replacing their 12 year old camry with 150,000 miles on it. She kept the 02 camry for a commmuter car.
Last summer the camry took us on a 2,300 mile road trip averaging 33 MPG. This was on Montana interstate highway mountains. It was comfortable and it had enough giddy up to get us down the road.
My wife's previous car is a 99 corolla, she kept it as a second car. It now has 182,000 miles on it. I've been driving it to from work with an 80 mile round trip. I average anywhere 31 to 34 MPG... The only issue is its oil useage, which is common on that vintage.
While Toyota may not be everyones cup of tea, they serve us well.
Yes, but "the sticking accelerator" did not stick in court because it was not sticking. See, what I lot of people don't realize is that most driving actions you take when behind the wheel are recorded by the computer. Toyota cleared in stuck-accelerator crash verdict - Business - CBC News
But Toyota as well as several other automobile manufacturers still checked their vehicles to make sure that the driver's side floor mats used on their cars were installed properly. If installed properly, these mats won't come loose and touch the gas pedal. These mats are fastened to two points (hooks) just below the driver's seat. In the case of Toyota, this company checked all the mats under a recall. Other's did the same, but as a courtesy check instead of a recall. I had a 2009 Forester that I took to the dealer for an oil change, and the mechanics entered a notice on the paperwork stating that they checked the floor mat to make sure it was of the proper design and that it was correctly installed.
Then why did Toyota pay a $16 million fine?
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