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migwitch

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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2012 8:37:39 AM

TORRANCE, Calif., March 7, 2012 – Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS), today announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving certain 2009 Camry and 2009 to certain 2011 Venza vehicles to replace the stop lamp switch. Approximately 70,500 Camry and 116,000 Venza vehicles are covered by this recall.

During installation of the contact-type stop lamp switch on one of the North American assembly lines, silicon grease may have reached the inside of the switch and caused an increase in electrical resistance. If this occurs, warning lamps on the instrument panel may be illuminated, the vehicle may not start, or the shift lever may not shift from the "Park" position. In some cases, the vehicle stop lamps may become inoperative.

Toyota is currently obtaining the necessary replacement parts. Once the replacement parts have been produced, we will send a notification by first class mail advising owners to make an appointment with an authorized Toyota dealer to replace the stop lamp switch at no charge. The repair will take approximately 30 minutes depending upon the dealer's work schedule.

Additionally, certain 2005 to early 2009 Tacoma vehicles will be recalled to replace the steering wheel spiral cable assembly. Approximately 495,000 Tacoma vehicles are covered by this recall.

Due to the combination of steering wheel spiral cable design and characteristics unique to the Tacoma chassis, friction between the spiral cable and the retainer in the steering wheel spiral cable assembly may occur in some vehicles. Friction over time may result in loss of connectivity to the driver's air bag module. If connectivity is lost, the air bag warning lamp on the instrument panel will remain illuminated after starting the vehicle and the driver's air bag may be deactivated, preventing deployment in the event of a crash.

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Once again, we see the same pattern with Japanese makes recalling vehicles that have been on the road for years. Contrast that with other news reports of Detroit automakers quickly recalling relatively small numbers of vehicle that were recently produced. Certainly Toyota had complaints about these vehicle defects at the dealership level, yet dragged its corporate feet in getting these vehicle recalled. That is why we must have a national database of ALL service requests at the dealership level that don't involve routine maintenance. The foot dragging of Asian brands when it comes to fixing their vehicles has to stop!

Just keeping everyone informed. :)
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: Jun 12, 2012 6:04:22 AM

Sudden Acceleration in a prius, probably wouldn't notice it, no power in ours!
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 8:01:09 AM

I think I'll keep supporting America's car companys(Ford is my choice) after reading the news lately on asian car companys
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: Jun 5, 2012 10:29:12 PM

PLAN TO SELL the prius THIS fall(and buy the new Ford hybrid), the wive keeps giving me the Toy Prius to drive, so I can check out posible problems, latest break lock ups in wet weather! The Prius is clearly the least favorite to drive and the Ford Escape hybrid the desired ride in our family!
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Message Posted: Jun 4, 2012 5:33:02 PM

I have owned 8 Toyotas starting in 1977 trough 2006 and never had one recalled. The closest was when i received a new longer dipstick for my 2000 Tundra in the mail.
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Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 11:16:52 AM

2011-2012 Toyota Prius V hybrid will get an exhaust problem fixed
Toyota Motor Corp. announced a service campaign to fix its brand new Prius V, a wagon-like vehicle in its wildly popular gas-electric hybrid line. Similar to the hybrid sedan, the roomier Prius V captures the "waste heat" from its exhaust system. However, flawed components in the recovery system may cause the Prius V to leak engine coolant.
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:12:25 AM

We are planning to sell ours!
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bluenvoy
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Message Posted: May 31, 2012 8:57:10 AM

I guess Toyota didn't Delay, Lie, Mislead and Deny on this recall.
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MertieMan
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Message Posted: May 31, 2012 8:55:46 AM

Get off of Toyotas case. I have owned Toyotas for years and literally have had no problems with any of them. They are a quality, well built car.
Most of the past problems, like 98% of them were owner created.
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 31, 2012 8:10:06 AM

PLAN TO SELL the prius THIS fall(and buy the new Ford hybrid), the wive keeps giving me the Toy Prius to drive, so I can check out posible problems, latest break lock ups in wet weather! The Prius is clearly the least favorite to drive and the Ford Escape hybrid the desired ride in our family!
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 27, 2012 10:29:39 PM

Ford Escape Hybrid is a better built veh. than the Prius, I have one of each, both driven equally. The Ford with 140K miles feels much more solid than the Toy with 103K on it. I don't care who sold more, the Ford wins in our family!
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 27, 2012 2:02:18 AM

Sudden Acceleration in a prius, probably wouldn't notice it, no power in ours!
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Message Posted: May 26, 2012 7:54:53 AM

Honda unseats Toyota for 2011 "Top Junk" Award!!!

BY migwitch
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It has been previously reported that for all of 2011 Toyota would - for the third year in a row - recall more vehicles than any other manufacturer. Now we learn that Honda, not content with Toyota grabbing all the junk headlines, has sprinted to the top of the loser board with a last minute mega recall.

From Autoblog -

Honda has surpassed Toyota for the largest number of recalled vehicles in 2011. Wards Auto reports that Honda expanded an airbag recall to encompass a total of 2.5 million million vehicles last year, pushing the total number of recalled units to 3.9 million vehicles over 17 campaigns. Previous estimates put Toyota at the head of the recall pile with 13 campaigns covering 3.5 million vehicles.

The airbag recall covers some of the most popular Honda models, including Civic, Civic Hybrid and Accord sedans manufactured between 2001 and 2004, as well as the CR-V and Pilot. The Acura CL and TL were also included.

Toyota, meanwhile, found itself correcting issues with accelerator pedals and floor mats associated with the company's unintended acceleration woes. Toyota had found itself leading the largest number of recalled vehicles for two consecutive years prior to 2011.

Congratulations Honda, it takes a lot of effort to build junk and pawn it off as quality. But don't rest on your laurels, as I look for Toyota to put up an even greater effort to capture the Top Junk award in 2012!

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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 16, 2012 8:16:39 AM

Honda like Toyota lies about MPG's, The wifes Prius got 40.3(395miles on 9.8gal) last fill NOT the 60 Toyota claims. While our Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD gets 32.5 close to the 34/31 the sticker claims.
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 15, 2012 8:16:21 AM

Double trouble:

Honda Recalls CR-V to Fix Control-Arm Problem

Honda Recalls 554,000 CR-V, Pilot SUVs for Failing Headlamps!!!

We won't be able to see them driving out of control on the highway at night!!!!!

I'll stick with Ford!
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 11, 2012 7:26:02 AM

Honda unseats Toyota for 2011 "Top Junk" Award!!!

BY migwitch
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It has been previously reported that for all of 2011 Toyota would - for the third year in a row - recall more vehicles than any other manufacturer. Now we learn that Honda, not content with Toyota grabbing all the junk headlines, has sprinted to the top of the loser board with a last minute mega recall.

From Autoblog -

Honda has surpassed Toyota for the largest number of recalled vehicles in 2011. Wards Auto reports that Honda expanded an airbag recall to encompass a total of 2.5 million million vehicles last year, pushing the total number of recalled units to 3.9 million vehicles over 17 campaigns. Previous estimates put Toyota at the head of the recall pile with 13 campaigns covering 3.5 million vehicles.

The airbag recall covers some of the most popular Honda models, including Civic, Civic Hybrid and Accord sedans manufactured between 2001 and 2004, as well as the CR-V and Pilot. The Acura CL and TL were also included.

Toyota, meanwhile, found itself correcting issues with accelerator pedals and floor mats associated with the company's unintended acceleration woes. Toyota had found itself leading the largest number of recalled vehicles for two consecutive years prior to 2011.

Congratulations Honda, it takes a lot of effort to build junk and pawn it off as quality. But don't rest on your laurels, as I look for Toyota to put up an even greater effort to capture the Top Junk award in 2012!

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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:33:36 AM

Honda like Toyota lies about MPG's, The wifes Prius got 40.3(395miles on 9.8gal) last fill NOT the 60 Toyota claims. While our Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD gets 32.5 close to the 34/31 the sticker claims.
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 9, 2012 12:34:49 PM

A NICE USED FORD Escape/MERCURY Mariner/MAZDA Tribute HYBRID IS THE WAY TO GO! Let someone else pay for the tech.research and dev.

Our 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid gets 32.5 most of the time, paid 10grand
the wifes P.O.S. 2004 prius only gets 40.3 not 60 like they said, but she got it for 7grand, ok beater I guess, but the Ford is our favorite, better quality for sure!
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Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:10:59 AM

Too much QC issues of late for the Toy Boys....
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Message Posted: May 9, 2012 7:00:12 AM

I think I'll keep supporting America's car companys(Ford is my choice) after reading the news lately on asian car companys:

Keeping Up todate, This not available at time of last CR printing:

Honda Recalls CR-V to Fix Control-Arm Problem :

By Jake Lingeman
By AutoWeek Fri 8:30 AM

Honda is recalling CR-V's to inspect and possibly replace the right-front lower control arm.Honda says that the part could have been made with an improper welding process. Over time the control arm could break at the weld. If that happens the steering would be affected, possibly resulting in a crash.

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You dont think this welding problem could happen to other Hondas too?
Many share same parts!
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Message Posted: May 8, 2012 7:22:50 AM

All perfect Toyota takes another slap in the face!
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Message Posted: May 6, 2012 9:19:47 PM

2011-2012 Toyota Prius V hybrid will get an exhaust problem fixed
Toyota Motor Corp. announced a service campaign to fix its brand new Prius V, a wagon-like vehicle in its wildly popular gas-electric hybrid line. Similar to the hybrid sedan, the roomier Prius V captures the "waste heat" from its exhaust system. However, flawed components in the recovery system may cause the Prius V to leak engine coolant.
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Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:06:53 PM

Toyota has certainly been getting hit in the past few years. Why now after such incredible efforts to set and maintain high standards?
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 5, 2012 6:41:05 PM

Are these problems on the 2004-2009 Prius' too?

That would be a huge issue!
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Message Posted: May 3, 2012 1:09:27 PM

When I clinked on contiki's link to CR I did see more problems for the new Prius V:

2011-2012 Toyota Prius V hybrid will get an exhaust problem fixed
Toyota Motor Corp. announced a service campaign to fix its brand new Prius V, a wagon-like vehicle in its wildly popular gas-electric hybrid line. Similar to the hybrid sedan, the roomier Prius V captures the "waste heat" from its exhaust system. However, flawed components in the recovery system may cause the Prius V to leak engine coolant.

Good for US EV's!
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Message Posted: May 3, 2012 7:46:37 AM

Too many recalls of late for the Toy Boys.
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Message Posted: May 3, 2012 7:43:52 AM

When I clinked on contiki's link to CR I did see more problems for the new Prius V:

2011-2012 Toyota Prius V hybrid will get an exhaust problem fixed
Toyota Motor Corp. announced a service campaign to fix its brand new Prius V, a wagon-like vehicle in its wildly popular gas-electric hybrid line. Similar to the hybrid sedan, the roomier Prius V captures the "waste heat" from its exhaust system. However, flawed components in the recovery system may cause the Prius V to leak engine coolant.
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 2, 2012 12:55:50 PM

And yet a lot of dummies still buy 'em?
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GBHUGVA
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Message Posted: May 1, 2012 7:30:52 AM

I think I'll keep supporting America's car companys(Ford is my choice) after reading the news lately on asian car companys:

Keeping Up todate, This not available at time of last CR printing:

Honda Recalls CR-V to Fix Control-Arm Problem :

By Jake Lingeman
By AutoWeek Fri 8:30 AM

Honda is recalling CR-V's to inspect and possibly replace the right-front lower control arm.Honda says that the part could have been made with an improper welding process. Over time the control arm could break at the weld. If that happens the steering would be affected, possibly resulting in a crash.

***
You dont think this welding problem could happen to other Hondas too?
Many share same parts!
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Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:44:24 PM

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is most powerful Mustang...ever!

Posted in: Commentary, by Gregg Laskoski on Apr 28, 2012 08:00 AM

2013 Ford Shelby GT500It's a beast. 662 horsepower. 631 lbs.-ft. of torque. Top speed could surpass 200 mph. That's the latest Ford Mustang V-8 which has just been certified as the most powerful series production V-8 in the world.

Made in Flat Rock, Mich., the car delivers 112 horsepower more than the 2012 model, and, it even improves on fuel efficiency, getting 1 mpg more (city and highway) with estimated mileage at 15 mpg (city) and 24 mpg (hwy) for 18 mpg combined.

Acknowledging top speeds in excess of 200 mph, Car and Driver magazine says: "Chew on that, Camaro ZL1. Heck; chew on that, Corvette Z06, with your piddling 198 mph. Overall, Ford says the 2013 GT500 has 33 percent more downforce at 160 mph than its predecessor. With a factory Mustang joining the 200-mph club, drivers will appreciate standard Brembo brakes with six-piston calipers in the front and larger rotors and new pads at all four corners."

Car and Driver also said: "The GT500 tops the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG by 99 hp. It beats the mighty Cadillac CTS-V by 106. For heaven’s sake, the GT500 has 232 more horsepower than does the base Corvette. Even the gladiatorial Vette ZR1 falls shy, at 638 hp and 604 lb-ft."

Ford is not confirming the price just yet, but USA TODAY reported that the 2013 GT500's horsepower is matched by only a handful of exotic vehicles going for upwards of $100,000. MSN says Ford's suggested retail price will be $54,995.

Clearly, cars like these don't come around very often. And in the U.S. with CAFE standards pressing manufacturers to go green, reduce horse power and shrink engines... the 2013 GT500 might be a Ford Mustang milestone edition that perhaps will not be trumped for many years. Did we mention the 662 horses? That's not a typo.

What NO Asian Pony cars!! GO American Muscle!
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Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 4:18:56 AM

How are the problems on the Prius' doing?
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Message Posted: Apr 29, 2012 6:56:51 AM

Certainly Toyota had complaints about these vehicle defects at the dealership level, yet dragged its corporate feet in getting these vehicle recalled.
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Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 4:01:33 PM

Make thoose blue trash cans Nic, so we can recycle all that plastic!
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Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 5:21:40 PM

Toyota should stop making cars and make huge trash cans. This would give Toyota owners somewhere to park their cars.
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Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 8:34:37 AM

How are the problems on the Prius' doing?
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Message Posted: Apr 18, 2012 8:36:00 AM

purchasing two new cars not Toyota's
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Message Posted: Apr 18, 2012 8:23:00 AM

Toy Boys taking some QC hits of late.
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Message Posted: Apr 18, 2012 8:13:41 AM

When I clinked on contiki's link to CR I did see more problems for the new Prius V:

2011-2012 Toyota Prius V hybrid will get an exhaust problem fixed
Toyota Motor Corp. announced a service campaign to fix its brand new Prius V, a wagon-like vehicle in its wildly popular gas-electric hybrid line. Similar to the hybrid sedan, the roomier Prius V captures the "waste heat" from its exhaust system. However, flawed components in the recovery system may cause the Prius V to leak engine coolant.

Good for US EV's!
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Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 11:21:01 AM

Toyota have had more recalls lately!!!

Not factered into CR's reports I'm sure.
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Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:39:14 AM

When I clinked on contiki's link to CR I did see more problems for the new Prius V:

2011-2012 Toyota Prius V hybrid will get an exhaust problem fixed
Toyota Motor Corp. announced a service campaign to fix its brand new Prius V, a wagon-like vehicle in its wildly popular gas-electric hybrid line. Similar to the hybrid sedan, the roomier Prius V captures the "waste heat" from its exhaust system. However, flawed components in the recovery system may cause the Prius V to leak engine coolant.
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Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:20:46 AM

Honda and Toyota have had more recalls lately!!!

Not factered into CR's reports I'm sure.
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Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:32:33 AM

I Love What You Do For Me, Toyota
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Who could ask for anything more?
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Oh, what a feeling!
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Message Posted: Apr 16, 2012 12:10:31 AM

TOYOTA HAS HAD SOME PROBLEMS LATELY!!
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It is what it is.
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I'm glad I own a Dodge
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How come Toyota still make trash?
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Toyota is bad. And you should feel bad.
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Message Posted: Apr 13, 2012 12:20:19 AM

TOYOTA HAS HAD SOME PROBLEMS LATELY!!
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I'll keep my Ford & Lincolns!!!!!!!!!!!!
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