Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
EL00396 | 12/13/1996 | 50700 | Troubleshooting for glass printed antenna. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
AX00499 | 03/19/1999 | 604667 | Subject regarding toyota dinghy towing guide. *tt | 05/07/1999 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
04/13/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
Lighter flew out of lighter holder causing a fire in the interior of the car. | |||
10/15/1997 | 6 | 08/15/1997 | |
While driving vehicle, the abs/traction control light begins to flash. | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
06/09/2004 | 5 | 06/27/1997 | |
5incidents: 1) mildew odor from aircondition (brought car to check--date not available). the aircondition was replaced with either new or used part. *ak 2) went to reno (snowing) and the aircondition (hot/cold) did not defrost properly on the windshield. all fogged with no visibility. i sticked my head to the side window and drive very slowly & on a slow lane behind a huge truck--it was very dangerous and scary!!!!! 3) periodically, the left signal light flash too fast but by hitting the front side of the car it's went back to normal. 6) wheel alignment--always have problem with that too (at the moment cannot recall details). 5) on 6/9/04, my husband went to get a smog check. the car has about 15,000 miles bu it didn't passed the emission control systems visual inspection/functional check results. malfunction indicator light--fail. this vehicle failed the mil/check engine light due to obd communications failure.--no signal. the car is hardly used and parked in garage. what should we do and how can you help? thanks ;-)!!! | |||
10/21/2003 | 87000 | 1 | |
While driving the driver attempted to turn on the air conditioner (a/c) when a solid liquid started spilling out of the vents. dealer stated that there was a defect in the a/c refrigerator.*ak | |||
08/14/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1996 | |
The second ac compressor failed after 9,000 miles, this will be the third time,toyota will not cover costs, wants 1400.00 to replace. *ak | |||
3 | 01/16/1999 | ||
Air conditioner failed repeatedly and broke at the last instance. yh | |||
1 | 10/16/1996 | ||
Air conditioning system experiencing odor. *yc | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
09/15/2004 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
While driving, the made a loud clanking noise which seemed to be coming from the front. when the consumer stopped and the applied the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. the mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. the driver informed the mechanic that this problem continued to happen over and over and the problem is still there and has not been resolved. please fill in additional information. *jb the consumers radio went out in the vehicle. the vehicle passenger seat belt sticks. vehicle trunk light does not work. the driver side adjustable handle does not work. the rubber on the motor mount does not last and breaks. the vehicle jerks repeatedly. *tc the consumer stated that she currently has a permanent back problem due to the adjustable handle not working. *sc | |||
1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
Stereo experiencing failure. *yc | |||
10/01/1997 | 1 | 08/11/1997 | |
Radio knob broken. (ms) | |||
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||
Conflict on owners manual information vs dealer recommedations regarding timing belt replacement. *cj |