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Fri 11 May 2007 13:56
Ropey Toyota - Snakey
I bought my 2004 Toyota Avensis around 18 months ago when it had 14k miles on it, now it has 24k miles and has spent 13 days in the dealership dealing with the following (sometimes reoccuring faults)
- failed headlight units (both replaced)
- leaking door seal
- faulty windscreen seal (3 times)
- various problems with the brakes (noises, 'grabbing' etc)
- steering recall
- failed clutch unit (new clutch fitted)
- failed oxygen sensor
- failed yaw sensor

What is more worrying is that last 3 items - surely not good for such a low mileage (and young) car. The car is driven regularly and gently by my and SWMBO, so not a tough life. Without the warranty this little lot would have cost me well over £1000

Is anyone else having problems with their Toyotas like this? I'm writing to Toyota in the vague hope they'll extend the warranty after all the hassle this car has caused, because if they don't I'm selling it before the warranty runs out and it becomes a potential liability

One positive note - the dealership have been helpful and friendly - must be used to dealing with lemons (the cars, not me!) by now.
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Fri 11 May 2007 14:55
Ropey Toyota - David Horn
because if they don't I'm selling it before the warranty runs out and it becomes
a potential liability


Dozy question, but how would selling it privately hurt Toyota?
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Fri 11 May 2007 14:58
Ropey Toyota - LHM
Sorry, Snakey - read that as a 'failed yawn sensor'. Must be Friday :-)
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