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I purchased my 2005 prado from Swan Hill Toyota at 70000km it developed a starting problem . Every time it was serviced i mentioned that it was taking to long to start, at 110000km i was told it had a faulty injector and was out of warranty. I continued to have the car serviced every 10000km but not by toyota, then at about 160000km the starter motor wore out. Kerang toyota supplied me with a new starter motor but it did not fix the starting problem, they performed many tests on the car at it"s 170000km service and felt it was the injecters.
I have now returned the car to have the faulty injecter replaced at about 177000km only to be told they are all faulty and that i now need 6 new injecters at about $1700 . These injecters should have been replaced when the car was still under warranty i am looking for some help from TOYOTA.
Last week took my 2006 Tacoma in for inspection and service, they found a 3" HOLE IN THE FRAME, Passenger side, cost me 127.00 to have it welded to pass inspection. What is being done about the 2006 frames. I had a 1998 Tacoma that was recalled for frame rust, what is to be done or am I victimized by this. I have so far owned 5 Toyota vehicles, will this be the last. ? The dealership has been wondrful (Allegheny Toyota, Franklin, Pennsylvania) but I am questioning the quality for the price ?
Last time ( 4th time ) I went to toyota service centre, kolkata on 10th february, 2013. As per their statement brake drum spring changed. However no improvement occured. self as well as your service people wasted our valuable time. Since the defect couldnot be rectified, I donot know where I stand. I am also reluctant to to visit your your service centre for the same problem. Please advice.
I bought a new 2012 Topyota Rav 4 in Sept 2004. I was told this was a 4wd car and all I had to do was puch the 4wd button. They did not tell me it would drop out at 25 mph or when the brake was applied. I wanted a 4wd vehicle and was looking at a jeep compass at the same time. If they told me how theit 4wd worked I would not have bought this car. I bought the car at Larry Miller Toyota in Spokane Washington. How can they call this 4wd when it drops off at 25mph.
The rear hatch struct blew and does not hold up the door. This happened while in operation and almost hurt a family member. We see that prior models have a recall; however, the 2011 is not covered. This needs to be recalled on the current model as well. It is a safety liability to your customer families. I am glad that our children were not under the hatch when the structs stopped working.
I bought a Toyota car new from Toyota Bury greater Manchester UK. But they sold me the damage right off car one of the sale manager and the sale man I am complaining about. I did not know when I bought the car but when my wife had a accident then we found out the car was damage and sold to me as new once I spoke to Toyota bury but they refusing. Respectfully Dear /Madam I want you to solve my problem.
Or I will be forced in to courts and to the Law to achieve my rights. I request to the Toyota UK high official to solve my ease my pain. respectfully members I will have to go to the media and most respected Law in UK. My car reg MA08 HSZ Toyota Yaris.
Recently had a flat battery and didn't have the code needed to reprogramme the audio system,went to Toyota wyoming nsw service centre and was told the cost would be $60 because if was an hour job.i made a booking and presented to said centre where a lovely chap from Toyota reprogrammed the audio system in under one minute at no cost to myself. Please give me an explanation why I was quoted one hour billing for a job taking less than 60 seconds.
I purchased a brand new Toyota RAV from an Oak Lawn Toyota dealership in 2006. Although it's been maintained by the dealership, it has consistently incurred major and suspicious problems. I believe it was either assembled incorrectly, or possibly Toyota is cutting corners in materials and putting out problematic substandard vehicles, or Oak Lawn Toyota is lying about the problems and the costs. In the last couple of years, I was told this vehicle needed $1400 worth of pollution control equipment including an $800 canister.
I was also told that it needed a $300 windshield wiper motor because when you shut the wipers down, they will not fold completely. And today, I was told that it needs a $2500 repair to fix a dial on the dashboard that freezes and will not turn properly to allow the airflow to come from the defroster, the windshield, the floor etc. However, as you drive, the air flow changes and the dial will free up. They "fixed" it twice for $100/pop but the problem has persisted.
Now it needs a $2500 repair??? These are not normal problems for a vehicle. I've done regular oil changes, mileage maintenance, brakes, etc. The vehicle has also had numerous recalls that have been repaired since I purchased it. There is something wrong with this vehicle, something wrong with the dealership and/or something wrong with Toyota Corporation. How could a 2006 need close to $4500 in repairs? And none of them from the engine??? The vehicle has never been in an accident and like I said, has been maintained by the dealership. I want this latest "problem" researched. This sounds like it should be a recall issue. Even the dealership cannot explain it and said it's rare.
I am writing this complaint to Toyota in place of my Cousin Cindy who owns a ...2003 Toyota Sequoia V8... It is about the DOOR HANLDLES on the Car...I was told by a Service man at Toyota to write in this complaint...So far ALL of her handles EXCEPT ONE ...just Crack off and brake as you open the door from the inside. BUT, Also the Handle on the HATCH BACK broke too...she got that one replaced First...She has had then replaced all but 1 (I think).
They are expensive to replace...ANYWAY. I am writing to see if she can BE REIMBURSED for this... PLEASE LET ME KNOW in any kind of way if she can be REIBURSED FOR THIS...The Tech. at Toyota even went so far as to say that he has known of OTHER cars just like hers that this happened too. I will be waiting to hear from you.
I can't believe Toyota would not stand behind a product like this, it really worries me that they would know about a broken hatch problem, but choose not to fix their models like this. If you know any HELP please let me know asap, so I can fix the defects soon.
On April 15, 2013 while parking my 2003 Toyota Highlander, all of a sudden my car accelerated while shifting from reverse to drive while I was parking. Suddenly my car took off with the engine full speed to red line on the tachometer in a space of four feet it jumped the parking block and smashed into the center block wall with my foot on the brake. To repair my car the cost was $2000.00. This was the second time this happened, first time no damages.
I have contacted the dealer and had the car checked on four different occasions. I realize that this is just an estimate on the mileage sticker. But as I told you on my original message. I was getting 47/48 up to 52 mp as late as last Oct. now I get 37.5 latest reading, town driving, only one person in the vehicle, no extra weight What I am saying to you is that this not an acceptable difference in gas mileage. Oh by the way, when I came to AZ from In inOct, the car was fully loaded and I averaged 51mpg.
What I am asking for is some insight as to who can fix this problem, or what can be done. as I stated, I am ready to put a placard in the window telling people that Toyota makes false claims about gas mileage. Sent from my iPad G On May 6, 2013, at 3:05 PM, "Ask Toyota" wrote: Recently you contacted Toyota. Below is a summary of your contact message and our response. Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you. Subject Mileage Discussion Thread Response Via Email (Thomas Morita) 05/06/2013 03:05 PM Dear Violet Sella, Thank you for contacting us. We apologize for the concerns you are experiencing Each new vehicle sold in the U.S. has EPA fuel mileage estimates printed on the Monroney label (window sticker) for comparison purposes only.
Please bear in mind that fuel economy estimates listed on the vehicle sticker are derived from the testing methodology dictated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA estimates are a useful tool for comparing different vehicles but may not accurately predict the average fuel economy you will get, which will vary greatly from one owner to another. Fuel economy is influenced by many factors including, but not limited to, the speed the vehicle is driven, any excess weight in/on the vehicle, excessive idling , etc.
For more information please click here. If you feel that there is a mechanical concern with your vehicle, we would encourage you to contact the Service Department at your local Toyota dealer where your vehicle can receive expert service from Toyota technicians. Thank you again for bringing your concerns to our attention.
We have documented our email corresondence under case reference number 1305062202. Sincerely, Thomas Morita Toyota Customer Experience Customer By Web Form (Violet Sella) 05/06/2013 09:01 AM I have been experiencing poor gas mail eagle since Oct. at that time had my Prius serviced and new tires,put on it. Since that time I,have had it back toToyota at least,4'times. Changed tires again. As we,thought that might be the problem. But to no avail. At the moment I am getting 36 .5 mpg. In oct, I was getting 47 to 52mpg. Now they say that around 40mpg is good. Iuse to sing the praises of Prius to all, but no more, in fact I am ready to put a sign in my window that states do not believe the mileage claims. Could you please look into this.
I own a 2004 toyota sienna van, I recently went to get an inspection sticker and failed because of the o2 sensors. My mechanic indicated that 1 of them was bad. The cost of the repair at that time was approx. $380.00 for 1 o2 sensor. I then waited a couple of weeks to have repair done for financial reasons, took it back and my mechanic said that the other 3 o2 sensors failed this time in addition to the original one failing. If that wasn't bad enough he said that this most likely will affect the catalitic converter as well. At this point for just the repair of the sensors I was looking at around $1500 dollars, just to pass a mass inspection. Something is not right, toyota's are suppose to last at least up to 200,000 miles. I can understand routine work, however, to pass inspection for a 2004 vehicle this is unexceptable. I would appreciate any feed back or help anyone has for this problem. I'm sure my vehicle is not the only one that is having this problem!
My wife arrived at Rick Hendrick Toyota dealership, in Fayetteville, NC, for the 105,000 miles service to be performed on a 2007 Toyota Camry on April 5, 2013 at 10:30am. For the record, this was her third time bringing the car in for service. And each time, she had problems. From my wife experiences with this Service Department, Iâm lead to believe this dealership tries to take advantage of customers--especially females--if you think they don't have a clue of what is going on. The car was fine when it went in for the 105,000 miles service. The maintenance light was staying on continuously so she knew it was due. When she checked in she was asked if there was any problem, she informed him about the service maintenance light staying on.
After checking in at the appointed time (10:30am) she caught a ride to the mall provided by dealer's courtesy shuttle. The service advisor--Darren McDonald--was to keep her inform by phone and not to do any other work without contacting her. When she was at the mall, she never received a called. And when she called, she wasn't able to get through to Darren but she did leave a message. Upon arriving back at the dealership, she noticed the car wasn't ready. When inquiring about the status of the vehicle, no one could provide a clear cut answer.
Well, to make a long story short, she was told the car needed a new oil pan. This was due to the threads in the oil pan being stripped. Doing my conversation the next morning with the Service Manager, Ray Phillips, He basically told me that problem like that is normal for todaysâ automobiles. He says the materials are much lighter and wears out quicker. So you tell me, with todays cars requiring less oil changes (my car every 5,000 compared to 3,000 in the past) that an oil pan can't withstand 20 oil changes. Even though this was a 105,000 miles service, the mileage on the vehicle was less than 104,000. I'm not the smartest guy in the world but I think Toyota makes a much better quality automobile than that. With that being stated, Toyota would have been out-of-business a long time ago. It seems like a cover up--maybe I'm wrong--but I doubt it.
Generally, threads should never wear out on a drain plug or oil pan. Stripped oil pans are usually caused by: Over tightening the drain plug and/or cross-threading. Another point I like to make. Why replace the oil pan? Why not tap out the stripped hole to the next oversize and replace the drain plug with an oversize plug. Please excuse me...I forgot, your Service Department is where the dealership generates most of their income, so you have to keep the money flowing "By-Any-Means-Necessary". During our conversation, Mr. Phillips, stated that he noticed the car been serviced there about 19 times. With that being facts, if your dealership was the one performing the oil changes over a prolonged period of time, the dealer should be responsible for the damaged oil pan threads. I have NEVER had a stripped oil pan, either by changing my own or having someone else performed the service. Then they had the nerves to present my wife with a bill for $550.00 for repairs.
Dear Toyota, I have a 2004 Toyota 4 Runner V8, sport. In the last 2 yrs, the VSC trac light has come on from time to time and the Engine shut off in the middle of the road and would not come back on, or at other times , the vehicle would not move when throttle was given, I have taken the vehicle for the same compliant at least 6 times and spent almost $2500, and in the last 6 weeks I have taken it to the Toyota service center 3 times and they have not been able to identify the problem as they are not able duplicate the problem. In the mean time my family is put at risk considering the Engine acts in the middle of the road or highway, Please use your good offices to find a solution.
I bought a Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3 weeks ago. I paid the extra for the hybrid as I drive 25,000 miles/yr. I have driven 1,300 miles in the last 3 weeks & my Highlander Hybrid is averaging 22 miles/gal. This is a far cry from the 28city/28hwy advertised on the window sticker at the dealer and on the poster at the dealer and on Toyota's website. In fact it is getting over 20% worse mileage than it is supposed to. I have scoured the Internet in an attempt to find out why and have very little luck. The dealer reps keep telling me to wait and see, but at this point in quite frustrated with a bogus mpg claim by Toyota. The dealer GM said "We'll it depends on where you're doing most of your driving." My response to that nonsense was "well, it seems to me that 28city/28hwy should average out to 28? Right? Seeing as in not driving on the beach or in the ocean itself, city and highway pretty much cover where I'm driving". Anyway, no one at Toyota or at the dealership has been able to help out at all. Is this legal? Can an auto maker make totally bogus claims and get away with it? Thanks for reading and beware of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid mpg false claims.
We have always been two of Toyota's favorite fans, and now experiencing the same problem when we decided to purchase a new Toyota Camry in 2003. We originally owned a Station Wagon, which we absolutely loved, but only to find out that the repair on the wagon would be extremely costly for the mileage we had on this vehicle, therefore made the decision to purchase a new Camry in 2003. We now have 153,000 miles on this Toyota and feel that we could have gotten several more years out of this car.
After seeing that we are experiencing slow and small leaks, I brought my car in to our regular mechanic , only to have him tell us that the cost to replace the head gasket would be around $700.oo . We were disappointed, because we were looking forward to having this car as our "extra" to save mileage on our newer vehicles. As a devoted consumer of Toyota's products, and unfortunately not in a position to purchase another vehicle at this time, we were wondering if Toyota could help us resolve this matter with the repair needed . We certainly appreciate any assistance in this matter. Thank you, from two of your loyal consumers.
hi we were on holiday in perth and took our car to Rockingham toyota where we were told they had to order a part and we waited over a week for it. The service guys finally put the part in and we left for home (Balranald nsw, a 4 day trip) across the nualabour. We made it 200kms out of Perth when the car started to have the same power cut out problem. Nothing was fixed, when we rang rockingham toyota they told us that we were to far away and they couldnt be bothered to help. By this stage my husband was irrate as we were almost collected on the free way twice by trucks due to the engine cutting out and it then took 4 days to just cross the nullabour
dear sir/madam,i wish to lodge a complaint with you about the corrosion of the rims on my 2006 toyota prado.i made a complaint last year through bartrac the toyota dealers in tully,north queensland.they took photos and sent them in to toyota but they said it was dissalowed.all five rims have corrosion and the spare has only been used once.they said that there was a problem with the metal used and thats why the wheels were corroding and that other prados also had the same problem.so it appears that i would be wasting more money if i were to have the rims sandblasted and repainted.i would find it extremly hard if i have to buy a set of new rims and in the present condition the rims will surely devalue my car substantialy.i hope there is a satisfactory solution to this problem .yours sincerly,tony rossi.
I called this dealer to get truck in for computer work done. The lady ask where I got my truck and I said not from you in Chicago she said I would have to go on a waiting list be cause the people who got there trucks from her go first I asked how long is the lis she wouldn't say so I called a different Toyota dealer 50 miles away and got in with in days before I did the other dealer I stopped in and asked if they could look up where my name was on the list but they couldn't because only one lady had that list at all times I would say this place only works on cars an truck they sell.i got very good service at the other dealer I would never send anyone to the one in iron mountain mi
Complaint–I deserve better service! I am a long time customer with Toyota of Nashua NH. I went in, without an appointment, for an oil change today. Steve, the service rep, pulled up my account and confirmed my vehicle, so he had my data. I neglected to tell him I use synthetic oil, but I knew it was on my account. When I left their service dept, I called to confirm that synthetic oil had been used. I had to call several times and finally was told by Steve that I now have regular oil in my car as I hadn’t specified synthetic. When I asked what my oil change had been two months previously at that dealership, he replied synthetic. He couldn’t have asked what I wanted today?? He also said that I shouldn’t be using synthetic oil after 100000 miles. Is this a new policy of your dealership? As a long-time customer, I would have thought I would be asked about my service options should I forget to specify. I called Mr Price, who I believe is the Service Manager, but he did not return my call. I would appreciate someone contacting me about this.
Hello, I have been a fan of Toyota corolla since I bought my 2002 Toyota corolla and recently bought a 2013 Toyota corolla S. It’s a great car but it needs a 7 speed CVT transmission, this would improve gear changes faster and fuel efficiency. I noticed that this transmission is in you Asian market, and wondered why your it did not transfer over to your north American market. Another suggestion I would like to recommend is that why do not sell the Toyota Corolla TRD sportivo edition in north America.
It would draw a younger crowd towards corollas. I feel a little cheated that my corolla is not up to par with the Toyota corolla S model that is sold in Asia which looks much more attractive than its north American counterpart. I would like to also bring up that your 2014 Toyota corolla from Asia has a better body styling then the North American version. I wanted to upgrade this year to the new Toyota corolla S but it does not meet my standards of looks, because it looks nothing like your Toyota corolla that’s sold in Asia. I truly wish that you should make more changes towards the corolla because your competitors have more quality features, then what you
offer at this point.
We have a 2009 Toyota Corolla and 2 weeks ago my front driver door would not lock or unlock unless I did it manually, so we took it to the Toyota dealer to fix the problem and $600.00 later it fixed that problem. However the very next day our back passenger door did the exact same thing, now the back driver door is doing it. I called Toyota and they said they could fix it but the unit to correct the problem to the engine would cost $600.00 per door – Isn’t it strange the very next day the back passenger door did the same thing and now the back drivers door.
I believe this is just not right to have to pay for something the retriggered from having one door fixed???
I went to toyta greenbriar in cheaspeake va they told me my o2 sensor was bad I went to indian river auto and transimisson repair they put a toyta sensor in my car the check engine light is still on indian river auto repaif told me the computer in the car is going bad there phone num is7575024730 ask for dave the car has a 80000 mile warranty on thecomputer I have 77000 miles on my car now I would appreciate if u would take care of this matter my phone number is 757 5537395 thank u
I own a 2004 Toyota Highlander with 83,000 miles. In 2006 the climate control went bad and was replaced under warranty. It has gone bad again. I have read many complaints about this unit. It seems to be an on going problem that Toyota is having. I feel like Toyota should help me with the repair of this unit since this seems to be a major problem with the design. I have had an estimate on the cost and it is estimated to be $773. Any assistance would be much appreciated and would help rebuild my confidence with the Toyota brand.
I purchased a 2004 Toyota and was talked into a warranty plan that if you didn’t use in three years you got the money back $1895.00. When I reached this time frame and sent in the paper work the letter came back with address unknown . When I talked to Reno Toyota they said the company went out of business 3 years ago and that was it.
I cannot believe you can promote a policy and then not stand behind something like this. We are out this money with no apology not even a notification of this three years later. We saved to pay cash for this pick up and end up being embezzled by Toyota for this money. If this is what you do you should at least warn the customer there is this chance. I am enraged and will bad mouth Toyota to anyone who wants to know.
I wanted an outside temp guage for my 2014 Tacoma. I have read that the vehicle did not come with one due to the fact that there was some problem with them so they were not offered. The dealership that I bought it from says that a mirrow with auto dimming and tem and compass can be installed for around $600.00. I called a 800 number and talked with someone about getting a mirror. Was told that he thought it could be done but would check on this. He told me that it was an option to get this mirror but I never saw it as an option or I would have ordered it. My local dealer who I did not buy the vehicle from told me that they were unaware that one could be installed. They told me that Toyota offered some type of goodwill certificate for $250.00. I also read on forums that the sensor is already in the vehicle and all that is needed is the mirror. I cannot believe I am getting so many conflicting reports. I am getting a little agitated about this. If it was an option I would like to have known about it. Also I just want one installed. I would appreciate any help you can give. I am not complaining about the dealerships. They have tried to help. The dealership I bought my vehicle from was outstanding. I think Toyota needs to either advertise as an option or give out some tech info to dealerships on whether or not one can be installed. I just want one. That is my only complaint. Toyota still makes a very reliable vehicle.
I bought a 2014 Toyota Camry in October 2013. I was extremely excited and happy about the car. During the test drive the car salesman was telling me all the electronic perks of the car 1. Touch screen 2.bluetooth 3. Voice activation 4.backup vision through screen 5.apps from my phone would show up on my screen (pandora, Iheart and maps) 6. Low air pressure alert and come to find out I have NONE of this on my car but the bluetooth and touch screen. I told this to the company a few days after and all they did was out free tint on my car. I think it’s very very unprofessional to tell these lies to a customer because to be honest those where THE ONLY reasons why I bought the car.
I wanted the rav4 but at that time those payments wouldn’t work for me because I had negative equity in the car I traded in. Now I can afford those payments for a rav4 and can’t even get it because now there is $9k I negative equity of my car because if the negative equity we rolled in from my last car and because I have only had my car for 5 MONTHS ! I should not hAve to come up with a down payment and I should not have to suffer with being unhappy with a car that I’m paying $374 a month for ! The car I traded in was a 2010 ford fusion and I just should have kept that car because it had more features, this 2014 doesn’t even have keyless entry for gods sake. I have never been so unhappy in my life.
The finance lady I worked with was wonderful and very great and I thought the sales person was as well but clearly not. He moved to another dealership the week after so that’s probably why he sold me false features just for his sales purpose. I’ve had a 99 Camry before and there is not to much difference in it from this 2014 ! I just don’t like being told one thing and it’s false, toyota said there was nothing they could do because all the negative equity and my credit is new and very low so I keep everything with my credit union because their rate is always 3.75% and they go by my history with them not my credit but they only finance 110% of the value of the car. Toyota should eat whatever amount it is to get to that 110% or lower but it’s basically my word against the car salesman.
It’s very unprofessional and as much as the rav4 XLE is the only car I am totally in love with I would rather drive hours away to another dealership than go to this one but I can’t even do that because no toyota can help me. I contacted over 6 toyotas near me. It’s just sad that I have to go through this because of the lies I was told. If I knew what I know now I would have NEVER EVER gotten this car and I would have just made it work with the rav4 at that time.
This is not my first camry and most of my family members have toyotas. Loyal customers. It’s just sad. The cox toyota people were very nice and friendly but if I was never told a lie we wouldn’t be in this area we are now. If I was the owner of toyota I would have ate the price In whatever ways I could for a innocent customer like me who thought she was getting a great deal and wasn’t because she was a young African American female taken advantage of. I rather my email not reach the cox toyota with my name because I still have to go there when my car needs service and I would hate for anyone to do something unlawful to my car while they have it.
2012 Tocoma has had the problem since it was new. There apppears to be a design problem which causes a 1 to 2 second delay when acceleration in stop and go traffic. This is particularly hazzardous in intersections.
Last month I recently saw an add advertising a new Toyota Camary at 16,999. I went to the dealership and asked about the special and shown a white camary on the lot. I went into the dealer and pur down 2500 as a deposit to hold the car at that price. I was told the price would expire on that day. I went back in 2 days to finish the deal and was brought into the VP of finance to finish the deal. He gave me a sale contract outlining a lot of charges. I asked what they were for and his reply to some of them was I do not know. I didnt think it was right being from a finance background myself but signed the paperwork to get the car. I was supposed to pick the car up on Saturday.
When I went to pick the car up on Saturday I was told that the Sales Manager Rony Levy did not want to sell me the car because of the questions and my attitude I had on a prior night with the VP of Finance. I told him I still wanted the car. He said that the only way he would sell me the car was give the dealership all excellent remarks when I got the customer survey. I truly consider this to be fraud. I was told that if the survey came back perfect he would receive a 500 bonus and all was good.
I drove the car off the lot when I got home I found that the car mats were not in the car yet they were identified on the sticker when I bought the car. I called and I was told by Rony Levy that the price I paid did not include the mats even though they were on the standard equipment on the sticker. When they survey came in I told the truth. I just called Rony Levy and was told that I lied to him and did not give him the excellent survey he requested. I told him I told the truth how I felt.
He said I lied. I then told him that I was contacting an attorney over the mats and he said he did not care and that it was in the legal hands now. This is the first Toyota I have ever bought. Is this how the Germain Family does business and do I need an attorney. I need some answers.
I want to start by explaining that I have owned Toyotas for many years. I have bought new since 1992. I bought a new Prius in 2006 that still runs today (200,000 mi). Last January I bought a used 2009 Prius from Conacelli Toyota. Upon delivery I noticed that the floor mats and cargo cover were missing. I called the dealership and we all believed that this was an oversight when the car was detailed prior to me picking it up. It had thes items when I test drove it. The mats were mailed to me shortly after my phone call but no results with the cargo cover other than they sent me one but it doesn’t fit my vehicle. This has been going on for months with no satisfaction. I tried to resolve this with Conacelli but I feel 9 months is long enough. I hope this letter will help Toyota resolve this.
Sincerely,
Stephen Pagano
Ok,on April 31,2013. Me,son dang and phaly my friend, went to Jose Gonzales,which is he a sale man at Haley Toyota,he knew me very well,cause i ,son dang,bring him few customers.I’m making short story,he sold,two highlanders,one corrolla s type.the last highlander,jose Gonzales sold $37,000 out the door,original price was $39,000 and some change.So mr.Jose Gonzales give my friend discount,so I turn around and asked,mr.Jose Gonzales about the 2013 sienna van se,so I can trade my 2006 Honda pilot ex in,he said the 2013 Toyota sienna se costed about $35,000 and some change,and mr.Jose Gonzales told me my trade in worth about $9,000, for my 2006 Honda pilot,and I,son dang,saw the sign $1,250 rebate on 2013 sienna.The 2013 sienna se costed about $35,000 and some change,on the sticker price,which is the car,i deal is not on the lot.Anyway,I son dang,offer,Mr.Jose Gonzales,the Toyota sienna se $30,000 out the door with my trade in because,I thought I get the discount too so,I called my wife on the phone and told her we might have a deal,butt Mr. Jose Gonzales change his deal,He want to sale us the Toyota sienna se the same amount prices on the sticker prices tag,plus tax,title,fees,which is $35,686, plus tax,title fees.So I felt insulted,because ,Mr.Jose Gonzales give my friend a better deal,and discount on there 2013 Toyota highlander,and I’m the one who bring him customers,And I don’t get no rebate and no discount,after I did my math,I’ll never go to Toyota or buy a Toyota or send anybody to them again,cause I’m piss.I’ll tell my friend not to shop Toyota again.treat me like shit.Toyota will loose bussiness .please read my statement and opinion,on Mr.Jose Gonzales,and his crew .1(804)320-2500
I recently returned a leased Rav4 to Toyota after a 3 year lease. It had 23K miles and allowance was 33K. Had no damage or scratches and it had had all services. I had replaced 3 tires butapparently 2 were not exactly the same as the others, although they were the tires I was told were needed at tire dealer where I bought them.
The inspector told me I would be charged for 2 tires butsaid I could call TYoyota and dispute it. I did that BEFORE returning the car and the person Ispoke withat Customer srvices looked into it and said they should not charge for different tires and that I would not be charged when I received the final bill with the disposition fee. Needless to say when I got the final bill I WAS charged $342 for two tires. I clled but they refuse tohonor their prior commitment.
Because they had earlier told me I would not be charged, I did not buy the correct new tires so that I could keep the other new tires that were on the car and resell those to have at least part of the $ to pay for the new ones. I am nearing retirement and every dollar counts. Now of course Toyota will not return to me the tires I had put on the car. They kept those and insist I pay them for new ones as well. That is basically theft.
We had purchased a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe from Vinnie @ Day Toyota in Pleasant hills, Pa. in October.
we had bought it on a saturday, and was told that it would be washed, waxed, and detailed for our pickup on Monday. i was concerned cause when we took it for a test drive, and there was an odor inside that bothered me. they assured me they would address it. that was joke #1. their way of taking care of it was to spray some air freshner in the vehicle. it was washed, but NOT waxed! Actually when we pulled out of the lot, we had to go down and put gas in it. i thought Wow………what service ! An empty vehicle and NO smiles!
when the air freshner had wore off, the smell was back!!!!! i have allergy, and sinus probems, and was getting a headache every time i got in the vehicle. i had then decided to clean it out myself, and was not too surprised to find cheerios, m&m’s, moldy chicken nuggets, a fork, and toys under the seats.. i was furious to think they would actually sell a vehicle like that………………… this proves my point……………. the vehicle was NOT detailed. they lied!
i went to this dealer cause i was referred to them, and said they would treat me good. and be fair. We had bought an extended vehicle that cost us $1,600.00 and said we wanted bumper to bumper coverage so we would not have to worry about anything…………………….. they assured us everything would be covered. this was joke #2. A few months after driving it
i heard a noise when i turned the wheel, and when i took it in for an oil change and to get a price on new tires, they told me (the oil change store) that my tyrod, and ball joint were bad with suspension problems.
i did not get the work done there cause i had an extended warranty with a $100.00 deductible.
i took it back to the dealer where i had bought it, and they confirmed the work that needed done, but informed us the warranty company refused it cause it was “Out of warranty” and was only covered up to 50,000 miles. we had bought the vehicle with OVER 57,000 miles on it.
Basically they sold us a warranty that was already “OUT OF WARRANTY” ! why were we not informed, and offered a cheaper warranty to just cover the “Powertrain”???????
they had given us an owners manual for a Hyundai car, and NOT a “SUV”. i had to fight to get an owners manual, and wait 6 weeks to get it. (2) weeks after i got the truck, , a light burnt out and i took it back and they replaced it with an attitude, and then put gas in the vehicle, and then , and only then when i insisted on talking to a manager
there were 4 mis matched tires on the vehicle when they sold it to us, the windshield skorters are completely off, and dont even hit the windshield.. i have a broken handle in the back seat, and the inside wasnt even cleaned. there were stains on the seats.
NOW………….my check engine light is on!
They do not want to work with me and make me “HAPPY” and fix these issues.
it has been one problem after another, and. i am so sorry i walked in to this dealership
i have called a number of times to put in a complaint, and NEVER EVER got a return call.!
I am VERY MAD customer and i have all rights to be! i will NEVER recommend this dealer to anyone, and will tell everyone i come in contact with about the “POOR” service, and how we got :”RIPPED” off!.
IMy next step is to i call the Attorney General, the BBB, and the news media about this issue.
you are a very dishonest dealership and rip people off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . how would you like to pay for a warranty that you cant use UNLESS the motor or tranny blows up but was told differently?
Very dissatisified customer!
Is it normal for them to only stick out around 3inches:( I have a 71/2 foot that it barely fits on them. I was running trying to get out of the rain my foot slipped off needless to say not very happy!!!my husband cant even use them!!! please help!!! I only had my truck two months it’s my first time owning a Toyota and the runningboards were the first thing we purchase for it. very unhappy with then:( but love my Toyota!!!
I had my fuel enjecters cleaned which I thought they were fixing them . This was Sept . 4 , 2012 , Now I have a problem . My gas gage is not working . I thought they changed the fuel injuctors , but they just cleaned them I paid $159.00 which I think is crazy for them to just be flushed . I could of bought something myself . I was under the impression that my fuel injecters were changed . I have a 2008 prius that I got Sept 2010 . I had to pay $400.00 for a battery and took in for the recalls . I was told I have to pay $115.00 for a diagnostic test which will be charged to me if what they find is not under warrenty . Or if the work they did is not the problem . I think that’s a bunch of crap . They just did a diagnostic test when I took it in to get the recalls done can'[t they go by that . I can’t afford to pay anymore money on this car . I am so upset that this can’t be resolved . What the heck is the warranty for if I have to pay for the diagnostic , I;m coccidering takeing it back and trading it with some other dealer . Money , money , money is all you want from ppl . I should of been told that it was just a flushing , I could of did that myself and saved myself $159.00 . I don’t even want the car anymore . I had the car 2 yrs and had to get a new battery . What kind of cars are you guys sellling . I’m sure they knew it would need to be replaced soon . Does your company sell half ass fixed used cars . I was very happy with this car now I have all these things going on and have only had the car 3 yrs . Sept . 2013 . Can someone please call me . Thank you Rosemary Soto 909-889-5208 or 909-252-0717 .
In your ad on tv in fort smith ar tv area the ad says we make them better. Well if you look close at the ad a hand wipes the side of a truck showing your logo on the drivers front fender . The paint job is. orange peeled around the logo that is not better by no means . I fi. rst thought was if you can’t get the paint job right then what else is wrong .that stopped me from buying one this year. Instead I went with. A chevy. truckyou might want to look at your ad and see for your self. Truck coming off the assembly line looking like that lost a sale for your company . Sorry about that but I notice everything. Bob winecoff paris ar 1 479 847 0652 I would like a replay. But don’t expet one
I brought a new 2011 Toyota Tacoma in 2011 from Danville Toyota in Danville, VA. I have been having problems with the brakes every since day one. I have taken the truck back to the dealership at lease 3 to 4 times. They have replaced all the brakes and rodory as well. I am still having issues. They can’t get the brake issue resolve. This need to be place on the lemon law. I am try of taking it back and forwad to the shop for repairs. I have not enjoyed my new truck yet. When you paid as much as I did for a new truck, you should enjoy it. I am so try of this problem. The brakes are grinding and virbrating, and they smell as well. Toyota should take this truck. I am afraid that I will be having trouble withthe brakes forever long after the warranty has completed. Please respond as soon as possible. I have been patient long enough. Thanks, Dexter H. Miller
I own a Toyota Rav4, with 22000 miles. I went out to start the car and it made a horrible noise like a rod was knocking. I turned if off and called my husband and he told me not to try to start it again. When he came home we tried to start it and it would not start. He checked the oil and everything he knew how to check and we tried to start it again. It sounded really sluggish when we tried to start it but it finally started, but made that horrible sound again and thick smoke came out of the tailpipe.
We call Don Ringler Toyota in Temple Texas and they told us to have it towed in where they could check it out. The service dept. originally told us it had something to do with the cam. The dealership kept it all day and then told us to come pick it up. When we started it, it still made this horrible sound for about 10 or 15 seconds, then stopped making the sound. The Service Dept. at Don Ringler Toyota told us that the car is supposed to make this sound when it is first started. We have had the car for a year and it has NEVER made this sound.
We were told that when the car is first started it has to have time for the oil to get up into the engine so that is what is causing the sound. Personally this sound like a BS answer. The car has a problem and the dealership doesnt know what it is. I have owned several cars over the years and its NOT normal for a car to make a sound like a rod is knocking when you first start it. Now the dealership tells me that I have to pay the towing charge since they couldnt find anything wrong with the vehicle.
This is unfair because there is definately something wrong with the car. I am not a mechanic, but at the same time I am not a idiot. I would think that a company with the reputation of Toyota would find what the problem is and fix it and pay for the towing since they are the ones that told me to have it towed in. The car still makes a sound like a rod is knocking when I first start the vehicle, but the sound does stop after a few seconds.
No matter what anyone says, this is not normal for the operation of any vehicle. I dont know what the problem is, as I said I am not a mechanic, but I do know there is a problem. I would appreciate if if someone could get back with me on this and tell me what my next step should be. Thanks Melinda Murray
Although I find it an unpleasant task, I feel that I must bring to your attention a couple of issues occurred with your representative working the evening of 3/15/2013 at your Ensley Store Toyota. I have purchased several Toyota vehicles including one on 3/15/13. I’m not upset but disappointed. Up until this year I’ve had a good experience with every Toyota I’ve purchased.
I have never had a salesman refuse to take an offer to management and have never been given the incorrect payment for a vehicle based on price and interest rate. These things happened to my wife and me on 3/15/2013. The negotiations process began with dealer m making an offer we made a counter offer then this happen. The salesman refused to take an offer to the Manager for a vehicle. His Words “you ask him”.
Then begin to state he wouldn’t lose a deal over 100.00. He would give us the money out his pocket, once my wife stressed that 100.00 was a lot of money to us. Then he stated he accepted the offer, but until that comment we were confused. After the acceptance of the offer we completed the deal.
He returned with numbers for the deal total amount financed 23,700 at 2.95 for 72 months with a payment of 376.00 and a 1.9 percent finance offer for 60 months with an additional 1000 added to vehicle also. I took the 72 month option. The monthly payment he stated was incorrect it should have been 359.56. Then, I went to finance with Russ with the understanding payment was 376 for 72 months.
I was offered an extended warranty and the new payment would be 394.00. I accepted the offer believing it was approximately an additional 20.00 a month and the cost of warranty an estimated 1400.00. I firmly believe it was on purpose to encourage me to purchase the warranty. I take responsibility for not reading my contract completely before signing. However, concerning sales representative actions with my spouse and I during the negotiations process were unprofessional, and an unwarranted under the circumstances.
The incorrect monthly payment I found also very misleading and unethical. Presently, I hope my experience is not the norm for your dealership. I feel obligated to send this letter to your corporate office. I don’t want anyone else to experience the attitude, but importantly be taken advantage of by trusting your accounting. I’m not upset but disappointed. Up until this year I’ve had a good experience with every Toyota I’ve purchased.
I have a toyota 4 runner sport edition 2005, my toyota is in good condition, but I very upset when I see the dash completely cracked and I don’t have money to buy new one. I believe that the Company Toyota have to repair my car because they use a bad material for manufacture the dash. If somebody can help, do now , please.
Otilio
San juan, puerto rico
usa.
To Toyota, My Name is Ben Buse, I purchased my kluger in dec 2010 from a Sydney dealership. The car was always serviced by Toyota with full log book history! Being one reason I bought the car! I also purchased an extended warranty to go with it as the original one was to expire shortly!
Within a year of owning the car it developed a suspect (rattle on start up) and when I asked about it on the next Toyota service the mechanic said he could find the problem! This went on for the next few services until with my persistence the Toyota mechanic herd the noise, diagnosed as a VVti issue common with these engines!
As I have always had the car serviced on time and kms by Toyota I was very disappointed to find out that the issue was not covered under my warranty or extended warranty! After consulting with Mike Carney Toyota in Townsville they said to me that I would still have to bare all the labour costs amounting to $5700.
The car has only just reached 60000 km and as I bought this car for a family veh and planned to have it for many years, I feel through no fault of my own I have been delt an unfair hand with this vehicial.I feel that Toyota Australia should cover all expenses in fixing this Veh as I have always got every service done by Toyota and the Veh fault is obviously a design problem!
I had my first service for my 2012 prius plug in and experienced ANOTHER SERVICE DEPT. being dishonest. I used to own a honda hybrid civic and brought it to service to have oil change and tire rotation. I removed front valve covers from tires to make sure they did it. When I picked up car sure enough, they said they did and noted it on service form that it was, but lied and didnt. do it. I complained and they gave me the same old bs that. sorry we’ll do it now and they gave me a free oil change. I figured they cant be trusted and went to different dealer for service from then on.
Lo and behold i buy the prius and I do the same thing, remove valve covers. Wait an hour and a half pick up car and go home. I check valve covers and sure enough they didnt rotate tires like they said and marked off on sheet. I had to drive all the way back , they apolgized and I watched them do it. Imagine how many times they dont get caught. Please reply to this email
Am unable to repair the frame of my 1997 4-Runner (Limited Edition). The Frame is completely rusted through in 4 locations, and has been deemed unsafe to drive! The private service/repairmen have questioned why the steel on such a well mainted vehicle would be so damaged. (NOTE: The body, engine, & interior are in good shape). I live in a remote area where a 4-wheel drive is a requirement, and in my case, a medical necessity to maintain cancer treatmenta. I CAN NOT: Afford a loss of $4.5 – $5,000 / Do without a 4xwheel drive / Afford another vehicle. [Owned 12-13 yrs / hwy use only / vin# -JT3HN86R5VO115911 999 / Originally purchased- Fannin’s Toyota, Flatwoods- KY (now) Ashland, KY 41101. I JUST WANT TO FIX MY 4-RUNNER…..PLEASE HELP!!
On 12/26/12 my daughter was in an accident with our 2013 Toyota Corolla and her seatbelt never locked nor did the airbags deploy. As a result she was thrown forward and her head hit the rear view mirror, her left hanf smashed into to airvent over the radio. She fractured her hand and tore the ligement in that hand also. She was not a fault for the accident the other driver was. She was hit in the right front passanger side, causing $5550.00 in damaged just to the car, this does not inclued the medical damages to her. I believe that this is a huge safety concern and should be addressed. I can be reached at 978-360-5144 Robin or by email grandmummie43@yahoo.com
Thank you
I own a 2008 Toyota Camry has only 40000 miles is burning oil. Found out the car burning oil in late 2011, and went to San Francisco Toyota dealer try to fix it . They test the car almost a year and the result is burning oil . They told me is already fix the problem. Oil Chang done in the dealer. Now I find out the car still burning oil and went back to the dealer . They told me every 1200 miles burning one quart oil is normal. The car only fill with only 4 quart engine oil . They told me can change oil every 5000 miles. That doesn’t sound right. But my car warranty only has 5 years with 60000 miles. The warranty will end soon. How can I get my engine fix under the warranty period.
Car salesmen sold me a 49000 vehicle and left me in the cold with no keys to new vehicle no tag and dealership closed doors to dealership. Had to catch the mechanic that was leaving to catch the salesmen. Then nobody helped me retreive belongings from my trade. I Drove over 300 miles to buy this vehicle and 300 miles home. Then I made a complaint over the phone went back five days later with my wife(bi-racial couple) and six year old and was refused service or the help from a manager. The salemen David Linzy(vicksburg toyota) the verbly attaked me with curse words in front of our 6 year old and charged me phisically as I walked outside of the building. The other salesmen restrained the associate in front of me and my family. I paid for taxes and tags on 12/12/12 and todays date is 1/4/2013 I was given a seven day tag and had to wait and make several complaints to get another which has expired and was told i would receive one within seven to ten days.This plate still has not arrived and the associate also threatend to have me and my family followed and run off the road . Charges were filed with vicksburg city police. The police also gave us a friendly escort since the dealership representative new we were from out of state and notified us we would be followed and run off the road. Not sure of the dealerships screening methods of who they hire or even who they deal with or if they even care about any of there customers so far we have been treated with no respect at all or well being for my family.My six year old started crying and my wife and I feel very unsafe by the methods that took place at Vicsburg toyota..
Marietta Toyota had the audacity to charge me $316 to change an $8 gasket. The process took no more than 1 hour. When I complained to management, I received a curt, irritated response from a robot-like person who said, “We charge a flat rate for the repair. It has nothing to do with the cost of the part.” What nonsense! How on earth can a $316 charge be justified for something that took a maximum of 1 hour. This is totally outrageous, and everyone should know how Marietta Toyota rips you off and then gets irritated when you challenge their disrespect for customers.
I have Toyota fortuner and I got my car repair from globe Toyota Mohali near Chandigarh punjab after taking the delivery of my vehicle i came to know that parts replaced during repair are customer property but when contacted dealer next day I shocked to hear that the dealer has sold out my parts (amounting Rs 15000) in the market. After giving me assurance by dealer to compancate me neither I lodged a complaint against dealer nor taken any other legal action. Now I realise to be cheated by Toyota dealer which is not appreciated as part of great Toyota co. As I have to move to court for justice
I’ve purchased my Toyota Rush 1.5G A/T (Register No:- SA 8188) in year Nov. 2011 from Toyota sales centre (Harapan Memang Sdn Bhd) in Kolombong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. I’ve religiously follow the Maintenance schedule as stated by Toyota. During my first maintenance i sent to UMW maintenance centre which located at Inanam, Kota Kinabalu.
Second weeks after my first maintenance and my neighbour have notice that My Rush have some oil dripping off from underneath of the car. Thereafter, I brought the car back to UMW for further inspection but at the same time they also found the Exhaust-pipe leakage (hole) but it has been fixed and it was very satisfied.
Out of Sudden, I’ve heard some noise coming out from the gear box last two months ago, and i just simply brought my car to one of the workshop which near by to my house for inspection just want to clarify that I might be wrong. After the inspection and test drive by the workshop mechanic and surprisingly the mechanic also complaint about the same noise as what i heard.
Thereafter, I brought my car back to UMW Service Centre for complaining about the noise and they told me that they will look into it and go for further inspection. When i collected the car
and they said no problem with the gear box but when i drove the car out from the service centre and heard the same noise were still there. I called them and told them why the noise is still there, but they said its like that. So i got no choice to drive the car away with the noise and hope it’s will be alright.
After few days and i hear the noise getting worst and worst. So I brought the car back to UMW Service Centre again & again to complaint the same problem but they just ignore me and told me that no problem with the gear box and it,s like that. It’s meant the Mechanic in UMW Service Centre unable to hear the noise and to rectify the problem.
During the purchased of the car, there is an express and implied the warranty that the car is suppose to be of merchantable quality and fit to purpose and that i am eligible for free services and any replacement of parts if it is manufacturing defect.
I hope you can help me in this matter because from my point of view. Toyota should take this seriously for the such character and behavior of the maintenance team. And appreciated if Toyota can call me (+6016 88100633)for the further inspection & repair of my car before too late.
March 20, 2012. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. 19001 South western Ave. Dept. WC11. Torrance, CA 90501. Dear Toyota Motors: Your service department has been unable to properly add the correct oil filler to my car, and I need your help to resolve the situation.
On March 10, 2012 I dropped off my car, a Toyota Camry 2004, to have oil change preform on my car include with having the fitter replaced. When I picked up the car, I was assured by the employees that it was in complete working order, over the pass days I notice that there was oil stains on my driving way and on the road (pictures attach).
My pass visits I when the oil fitter that was added to my car it was always the wrong sizes and the oil with leak out of my car while I am driving and also when my car is park. I have my car for over 3 years and I have always taken my car to the dealer for my oil changes and have run into this problem before and was told that a note with be place on the computer so that the correct information will reflex for future visit, however the problem still continues.
When I took the car back for correction and ask to speak with the service manager, who told me, “That there was no way that mistake can happen” I told him that it have happen in the pass and there was one employee (Robert) who was formula with this issues, but was off on that day.
I’m certainly not happy, and I expect your dealership to know how to fix the car properly. I’ve paid to have the service completed and I was not satisfied due to the fact that the problem keeps repeating itself, and I’m in fear that the wrong oil fitter will affect my car performance in the years to come.
I expect three things,
1) Prompt Inspection and repair of my car engine at no additional cost to me
2) A free rental car for my use while my car is in the shop
3) An apology from your dealership for the continuous inaccuracy problem of my car
Your company’s lack of service and professionalism is unacceptable to me.
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