Toyota Recalls

[MadMax]

Well, maybe it wasn't intentional; but that doesn't mean it wasn't her fault/driver error and not the cars!

[127.0.0.1]

I think most Toyota owners will just blow this off, get it fixed, and still be damn
happy to own a toyota. it still wins over other cars.
one major problem isn't gonna take down the brand. it isn't hurting my image of Toyota, nor my co-workers who already own them.

if you've owned one long-term....you know what I am saying

[marcus]

i bet honda is taking advantage of this recall..

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

Originally Posted by marcus

i bet honda is taking advantage of this recall..

GM dealer by me has a billboard that reads" OUR PEDALS DON'T STICK"....

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

GM dealer by me has a billboard that reads" OUR PEDALS DON'T STICK"....

Maybe so, but the rest of their cars suck!

[waybig]

hmm...what kind of dealership is this?

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by waybig

hmm...what kind of dealership is this?

Probably one requiring a government bailout!

[Yaris#2]

Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

GM dealer by me has a billboard that reads" OUR PEDALS DON'T STICK"....

Yeah, but Toyota didn't need to have the government's help to stay alive either!

[marcus]

lolz

[sqcomp]

GM would have to GIVE me a car for free before I'd drive one.

The problem with the big three is that the product and support sucks. Period.

My last car I bought new (dodge SRT). I will not buy another American car because of the lack of everything, engineering, quality, and dealer support because of that car. Yes, I could smoke a 350Z and an S2000...when the car worked...

Within 3 years I had that car in for problems no less than twelve times. MOST of those instances, I had to fix it myself because the "techs" couldn't figure out what to do to replace spark plug wires that liked to melt (just one of the many problems).

My little Yaris, has saved me money, it looks good, and has better resale value than any other car I've owned. I have not had any issues with it at all. The dealership has treated me like gold as well...even though I purchased the bottom line vehicle.

[BluYrs]

It's official- the recall involves the Yaris as well, only in Europe.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/29/o...els-1-8-milli/

Also, the Fit has some issues...
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/29/h...und-the-world/

[Hershey]

HONDA now has a recall for the FIT . http://autos.aol.com/article/honda-fit-recall .

[sqcomp]

GM is using the American politics way of dealing with issues. Instead of being honorable about it, they would rather drag Toyota through the mud and gain a few sales.

Just another reason why I will NEVER buy a GM. I definately won't buy a Dodge/Chrysler and a Ford...well, Ford better keep to the sidelines. Thier brand has killed quite a few people. See crappy tires and exploding gas tanks.

I think Honda is being very "Japanese" about the situation.

"As this issue relates to one of our competitors, we will not be making any further comment regarding Toyota's circumstances. Additionally, we will not react in a predatory way toward either Toyota or Toyota customers. I would ask that you and your sales and service teams refrain from comment..."

[2009BBPliftback]

and people wonder why i still prefer a car thats actually made in Japan..

[jdms]

Originally Posted by 2009BBPliftback

and people wonder why i still prefer a car thats actually made in Japan..

I second that! Japan's QC is far superior to US's. Toyota might try and enforce it in the US plants but it probably doesn't get done. I wouldn't of bought the Yaris if it wasn't 100% assembled in Japan.

I feel this will really hurt Toyota in the long run. Which is really a shame, they make great engines but severely lack in other departments.

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by jdms

I second that! Japan's QC is far superior to US's. Toyota might try and enforce it in the US plants but it probably doesn't get done..

this is mythology. toyota executives in 2009 applauded the cambridge plant in canada because the problems per 100 vehicles for the corolla were lower there than at any of their japanese plants. in fact, they were pondering what the plants in japan could learn from the cabridge operation. plants in canada and the u.s. operate under the same QC controls as they do in japan.

having spent parts of 3 years in japan and knowing several on the line workers at a toyota plant, i can assure you that assembly workers attitudes are nothing like they were 10-20 years ago. they no longer have a lifetime of employment security and their economy has been faultering for some time. their loyalty is to whoever can employ them.

if the yaris were built in the u.s. or canada, i expect nobody would notice one bit of difference. the only differences that will generally occur is with different (which does not mean better) components used in japanese plants vs candian/u.s. plants. so many parts are outsourced. it is not as though the parts used in japanese built cars are all designed and manufactured in that country.

as was mentioned, the japanese made yaris already had a recall, correct?

[eht13]

http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/27/news...ta_sales_halt/

[YANNA07]

I have a 07 LB, 5 speed, speed control, 30K miles. The other day while backing from a parking space the throttle would not respond to the accellerator pedal. After about 5seconds everything was back to normal. No problem since. Does make one a bit anxious.