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Toyota’s Problems Continue: New Brake System Recall

Published on October 21, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

2005 Toyota Avalon

If Toyota were a person, he or she would need some anti-depressants at this point.  After a multitude of recalls earlier this year, another big one is hitting the airwaves.  This time, it’s for the brake master cylinder, which amplifies the pressure you put on the brake pedal, making it easier for you to stop your car.  In certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles, however, a seal is going bad, leaking out the brake fluid, which leads to the “brake warning lamp” illuminating on your dash.  Click past the jump for the affected model list and full press release.

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Toyota Releases fix for 1998-2006 Sienna Minivans

Published on October 19, 2010 in Recalls. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Since Toyota announced their recall of some 600,000 Sienna minivans, I’ve gotten a ton of feedback on this issue from readers, so I’ve been calling Toyota regularly looking for the resolution to this issue.

Well, today I’ve got some good news for you!  Click past the jump for all the details!

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Quick Link: Toyota Sienna Recall

Published on October 13, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

I have had dozens of responses from readers of Road Reality regarding their minivan and Toyota’s lack of a solution for the spare tire corrosion problem which prompted a recall in April of this year, so I went ahead and created a link at the top of the site so anybody affected by this recall can gain quick access to any information I have posted about it.

Thanks to all those who have contacted me about the issue, and if you’d like to send me photos and your experience so far concerning this issue, you can email me directly.

John Suit
Editor, Road Reality

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Want Complimentary Maintenance? Buy a New Toyota or Scion

Published on October 7, 2010 in Manufacturer Update. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

2011 Scion tC

For a long time, BMW and Mercedes-Benz offered no-charge maintenance for up to 4 years or 50,000 miles.  A few years ago, Mercedes stopped giving away maintenance, while BMW has continued to offer it.  Over the summer, both Cadillac and Lincoln announced they were adding free maintenance packages to their new cars.  Now Toyota has joined in the fray, adding 2 years or 25,000 miles of complimentary maintenance to new Toyotas and Scions.  Click past the jump for more details and the press release.

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Where is Toyota’s Solution for their Sienna Spare Tire Recall?

Published on September 14, 2010 in Recalls. 35 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

Debbie's 2004 Toyota Sienna

One of our readers, Debbie from Wisconsin, sent in some pictures and her experience so far with Toyota’s Sienna minivan recall.  I reported on the original recall notice here, the update here, and Debbie was kind enough to email her dealer’s “solution” to the rusted-out spare tire carrier problem.  Her minivan was bought new and has been primarily driven in Wisconsin, so it falls into the list of 600,000 Siennas to be recalled.  Read her story after the jump.

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Update: No Solution Yet for Toyota Sienna Spare Tire Recall

Published on September 10, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

It’s been 5 months, and as several readers have pointed out,  Toyota still hasn’t come up with a fix for the spare tires falling off of 1998-2010 Sienna minivans.  In the mean time, I’ve placed a call to Toyota’s PR department and am expecting a response shortly.

If you’d like to discuss this recall or share your own experience, please visit the Road Reality Forums through the link below.

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