Category Archives: Toyota

Toyota Brake And Stability Problem

Posted on March 29, 2012 by admin

Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain 2012 4Runner sport utility vehicles and 2012 Sienna minivans for a problem with the remote engine starter that could affect braking and stability. The Gulf State Toyota dealerships installed remote engine starter modules supplied … Continue reading →

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Toyota Reports Brake Problems

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

Toyota will be recalling certain 2009 Camry and 2009-2011 Venza vehicles for a problem with the brake light switch that could leave drivers without brake lights and unable to shift their vehicles out of park. According to the recall report filed by Toyota, during manufacturing, silicon grease may have gotten on the electrical contacts of the stop lamp switch. Driver will have an increased chance of an accident if the brake lights fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is braking. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Toyota’s customer service line at 1-800-331-4331. Continue reading →

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GMC Trailblazer Investigated For Door Fires

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Reports of door fires in some 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazers, has lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open an investigation that could see almost 300,000 vehicles recalled. Similar problems have been found in some 2007 Toyota Camry, Camry … Continue reading →

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Toyota Camry And RAV4 Investigated For Fire

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be investigating some 2007 Toyota vehicles after receiving several complaints of electrical fires starting in the drivers side door. According to preliminary reports, the problem is most likely the power window switch … Continue reading →

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Toyota Highlander Hybrid To Be Built In US

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

In a recent announcement, Toyota said they will be investing almost $400 million in their Indiana plant as production of its hybrid Highlander sports utility vehicle (SUV) will be shifted from Japan to the U.S.A. The decision to move the … Continue reading →

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Toyota and Lexus Crankshaft Pulley Problems

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

Toyota will be recalling certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles with V6 engines, for a problem with the crankshaft pulley. According to the recall report, there is a possibility that the outer ring of the crankshaft pulley could become misaligned with … Continue reading →

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Lexus Recalls RX350 Vehicles

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin

Toyota is recalling certain 2011 Lexus RX350 vehicles because the control valves in the vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) system may be incorrectly calibrated. The incorrectly calibrated valve will lead to the right front wheel not being controlled during anti-lock … Continue reading →

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Toyota And Lexus Hybrids Recalled

Posted on June 29, 2011 by admin

Toyota has announced that they will be recalling almost 80,000 2006-2007 Toyota Highlander and 2006-2007 Lexus RX 400h hybrid vehicles for stalling problems. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) located inside the hybrid system inverter may have some transistors that have … Continue reading →

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Toyota Recalls Venza And Sienna AWD Vehicles

Posted on June 1, 2011 by admin

The Toyota Motor Company has announced a recall that will affect a small number of 2011 Venza and 2011 Sienna AWD vehicles. The problem is being blamed on insufficient heat treatment on the front right hand drive shaft which could … Continue reading →

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Toyota Recalls Tundra Trucks For Power Train Issues

Posted on May 5, 2011 by admin

Toyota is recalling certain 2011 Tundra trucks equipped with a three joint type propeller shaft, in order to inspect the power train rear drive shaft. According to reports files with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) a small percentage … Continue reading →

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