Broken spring in 4 year old Yaris? - Toyota Yaris Forums

PEneoark · 03-04-2013, 06:45 PM

So I heard this little noise in my front end the past couple of days. Today while leaving my parking garage, I heard a clank of something falling out from underneath my car. I found what appears to be 1/2 of the bottom coil on on the front driver side.

The car is 4 years old, and has 65k miles on it. I try to avoid potholes as much as possible. Does this sound right? Would this normally be covered by my 7/100k warranty?

Thanks,
Andrew

UberSilver · 03-04-2013, 11:08 PM

I would think the warranty would cover that. While your at it, print out the TSB on the broken control arm bolt. Maybe they'll do the full monty.

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Originally Posted by PEneoark

So I heard this little noise in my front end the past couple of days. Today while leaving my parking garage, I heard a clank of something falling out from underneath my car. I found what appears to be 1/2 of the bottom coil on on the front driver side.

The car is 4 years old, and has 65k miles on it. I try to avoid potholes as much as possible. Does this sound right? Would this normally be covered by my 7/100k warranty?

Thanks,
Andrew

PEneoark · 03-05-2013, 08:48 AM

I just called them and they are telling me that it's not covered. I did get the letter from Toyota about the arm bolt.

The dealership service department told me that they have never had to replace a spring on those vehicles. I responded and said that if that was the case, could they look into replacing it as defective. I am awaiting a call back from their manager now.

hw6515 · 03-05-2013, 09:50 AM

Use the opportunity and upgrade the suspension, well worth it really even for DD.

It should be easy to pick a spring here or locally and fix that yourself.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1096

thebarber · 03-05-2013, 09:57 AM

I have an extra set of springs. You're welcome to the front spring or springs for the cost of shipping...

PEneoark · 03-05-2013, 10:52 AM

Once the dealership gets back with me to let me know if they will replace them, I can make my decision. I am a very mechanically inclined person, and could probably replace them myself.

cali yaris · 03-05-2013, 11:17 AM

^ How can that NOT be a warranty replacement?

TOLMACH · 03-05-2013, 01:25 PM

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03-04-2013, 06:45 PM	#1
PEneoark Drives: 2009 Yaris, 2-door liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holley, NY Posts: 16	Broken spring in 4 year old Yaris? So I heard this little noise in my front end the past couple of days. Today while leaving my parking garage, I heard a clank of something falling out from underneath my car. I found what appears to be 1/2 of the bottom coil on on the front driver side. The car is 4 years old, and has 65k miles on it. I try to avoid potholes as much as possible. Does this sound right? Would this normally be covered by my 7/100k warranty? Thanks, Andrew

03-05-2013, 09:50 AM	#4
hw6515 Drives: 08 Yaris AT, 350Z GT MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: U.S Posts: 70	Use the opportunity and upgrade the suspension, well worth it really even for DD. It should be easy to pick a spring here or locally and fix that yourself. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1096 Last edited by hw6515; 03-05-2013 at 10:03 AM.

03-05-2013, 09:57 AM	#5
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	I have an extra set of springs. You're welcome to the front spring or springs for the cost of shipping... __________________

03-05-2013, 11:17 AM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ How can that NOT be a warranty replacement? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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03-05-2013, 08:48 AM	#3
PEneoark Drives: 2009 Yaris, 2-door liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holley, NY Posts: 16	I just called them and they are telling me that it's not covered. I did get the letter from Toyota about the arm bolt. The dealership service department told me that they have never had to replace a spring on those vehicles. I responded and said that if that was the case, could they look into replacing it as defective. I am awaiting a call back from their manager now.

03-05-2013, 10:52 AM	#6
PEneoark Drives: 2009 Yaris, 2-door liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holley, NY Posts: 16	Once the dealership gets back with me to let me know if they will replace them, I can make my decision. I am a very mechanically inclined person, and could probably replace them myself.

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