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Joanne of Banning, CA February 5, 2010

I tried to access the NTSB complaint page but had no luck. I have a 2005 Prius. Generally, I love the car but I want to report something that happened in 2008. I was driving on the freeway and a red light came on my dashboard. I asked my companion to check what it meant and she looked it up. It advised me to go directly to a dealer. As it happened, I was right at the exit for a dealer. I pulled off at the exit and discovered that I had very little braking ability. Luckily, I was able to stop the car. I very slowly went the 1/4 mile to the dealer. They gave me a courtesy car and had the car about 4 days. They said it was a component that failed. They had to order the part. I have had no problem since they repaired it but feel I should tell someone about it. It was an electronic failure and there was no warning except for a warning light that lit as the part failed. Had I needed to stop quickly, I would not have been able to.

David of Glendale Heights, IL February 2, 2010

We bought my wife’s Toyota Celica in 2000 and yes the warranty is out, but the car has less than 45,000 miles on it when a bolt holding the timing chain mount sheered off, knocking the chain and timing off. The engine had to be replaced. Needless to say that I’m not happy with having to put 4600.00 into a car with such low mileage. I have a 2003 Rav4 and I only hope that it fairs better.

James of Monterey, CA January 27, 2010

Purchased a new Highlander 2003. We have 41,000 miles and it has been serviced on a regular basis. 3mos. ago it started blowing blue smoke., which has been happening regularly. I spoke with the mechanic at Toyota who told me without checking my car that we would need a new engine over haul at 5,000. I brought it to my mechanic at Rose automotive who checked and cleaned and did all that he could do.He has a bag of sludge and gel that he removed 2xs.the cost was 1100.and it is still expelling blue smoke which is at the least is not good for the enviroment.What should I do or what steps do I now take to make correct this. My wife has recieved a fix-it ticket. Thank you

jose of san juan, Puerto Rico January 24, 2010

I have an LE Camry v6 after years of good maintenance now develop a motor oil sludge. The repair shop think that was an design fail from Toyota. Whatever was the change oil routing the sludge was built anyway. The reason. Un-know? My question how make Toyota pay the bill?

Gail of Easley, SC January 11, 2010

Our engine on our 2003 Highlander sludged up and had to be replace. It only had 117,000 miles on it. Engine had to be replaced at a quoted price of 5000+...... This engine should have gone 300,000 miles. This is the 6th Toyota that we have had and this has never happened.......

Gary of Clarksville, TN December 29, 2009

My 2000 Toyota Avalon has fallen ill to the "Toyota oil sludge" problem, despite dutifully maintaining and servicing the vehicle. Although the problem has built up over years, I understand that my vehicle ultimately failed after the 8 year period I had to make a claim for my necessary engine replacement. However, Toyota dealerships I have called claim they are unaware of any engine oil sludge problem or the 2007 settlement of the issue. Wilson Toyota of Ames, IA is one of these dealerships in particular, denying knowledge of the problem or the settlement with carefully prepared words, it was almost laughable.

Don Ralston of Edmonds, WA December 19, 2009

Engine light. Magic Toyota in Edmonds, WA. now says I need a new motor! Was stoned walled when I called Toyota. Now I see this is a common problem. What would you suggest I do? 3.500 new engine in my 1995 Camry

Calandra of Jonesboro, GA November 4, 2009

I purchased a toyota hybird 2001,I was on very busy interstate 285 east when all of a sudden my car dropped down going 10 mph,I was scared for my life,I was screaming from the top of my voice.I had 2 big trucks and on coming traffic behind me.this car has continued to do this.since I have had it,and I really dont know what to do.I cant send it back because I dont want my credit to go bad.

Haley of Macomb, MI October 30, 2009

At 78,400 miles the engine light came on in my 2003 Toyota Rav 4. I brought it to the dealer who told me I needed a new engine. I quickly realized the power train was still under warranty. After 5 days in the shop with no activity I finally got word that the warranty people would not approve the repair unless I agreed to "sign off" on breaking down the engine, at a cost of 920 to me. IF they find that the problem is covered by warranty I will get reimbursed for this cost. If the problem is not covered by warranty (and I find this situation far more likely, knowing they are going to do everything possible to avoid repairing my car) I am stuck with the 920 cost of breaking down the engine. I have already paid 110 to find out why my engine light was on. I have been 10 days with no car, as they won't provide a loaner unless the warranty is approved. As requested, I provided proof of regular oil changes. I argued with the mechanic, with the warranty rep and his superior, and got nowhere. The engine is under warrant and they will not fix it.

Carl of Branford, CT October 25, 2009

4 bolts securing the diveshaft sheared off. Bolts shot through engine causing it to fail. I had to replace the engine. with labor and car rentals, the cost was close o 10, 000.

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