THE A/C HAS STOPPED WORKING ON THIS VEHICHLE 4 TIMES.THE 10AMP BLOWER MOTOR FUSE ALWAYS SHORTED OUT AND STOPPED THE SYSTEM FROM WORKING.IF YOU ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE FUSE WHILE THE SYSTEM IS STILL HOT IT WILL BLOW THE FUSE.THIS HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AND ALWAYS NOTHING IS FOUND.THEY DID REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR THINKING THIS COULD B…
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THE A/C HAS STOPPED WORKING ON THIS VEHICHLE 4 TIMES.THE 10AMP BLOWER MOTOR FUSE ALWAYS SHORTED OUT AND STOPPED THE SYSTEM FROM WORKING.IF YOU ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE FUSE WHILE THE SYSTEM IS STILL HOT IT WILL BLOW THE FUSE.THIS HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AND ALWAYS NOTHING IS FOUND.THEY DID REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR THINKING THIS COULD BE THE PROBLEM.THE PROBLEM PERSISTS AND I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SERIOUS ONE .THIS IS USED NOT ONLY FOR COMFORT BUT TO DE-FOG THE WINDOWS TO INCREASE VISIBILITY ON THE ROADWAYS.TOYOTA PLEASE DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO TO FIX THIS.
NHTSA ODI #735422
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2000
EquipmentPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAVE CALLED AND LEFT MESSAGES ON THE DEALERS MANAGERS PHONE WITH NO RETURN CALL, HAVE WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND HE IS NOT AVAILABLE. AIR CONDITIONER IS VERY SMELLY, PASSENGER FRONT DOOR HARD TO OPEN-SOMETIMES DOESN'T, BRAKES SOUND AND FEELS STRANGE TO ME (MECHANIC DOESN'T THINK SO), WHEN KEY IS TAKEN FROM IGINTION IT IS HOT, TRAN…
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I HAVE CALLED AND LEFT MESSAGES ON THE DEALERS MANAGERS PHONE WITH NO RETURN CALL, HAVE WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND HE IS NOT AVAILABLE. AIR CONDITIONER IS VERY SMELLY, PASSENGER FRONT DOOR HARD TO OPEN-SOMETIMES DOESN'T, BRAKES SOUND AND FEELS STRANGE TO ME (MECHANIC DOESN'T THINK SO), WHEN KEY IS TAKEN FROM IGINTION IT IS HOT, TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED W/A REBUILT ONE.
NHTSA ODI #728194
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2000
EquipmentCrash
CONSUMER APPLIED JACK THAT WAS FURNISHED BY TOYOTA. HE JACKED VEHICLE UP, PULL TIRE OFF, AND CAR FELL DOWN TO THE PAVEMENT. MADE A WHOLE IN THE PAVEMENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #866428
Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2000
Equipment
WHEN THE INSIDE OF THE CAR GETS HOT (SUN SHINES DURING THE DAY) THE A/C ON LIGHT WILL FLASH AND THE A/C DOES NOT WORK. THE A/C BLOWS HOT AIR. THE A/C WILL BEGIN WORKING AGAIN IF THE CAR IS OUTSIDE OF THE SUN IN A GARAGE OR IF IT'S CLOUDY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HOUSING COULD BE DEFORMED AT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR-TO-THROTTLE BODY CONNECTION. THE ACCELERATOR INNER-CABLE COULD WEAR AWAY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE OR REMAIN IN ITS MOST RECENT POSITION REGARDLESS OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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PE02079 · Engine Compartment Fire
Opened Oct 22, 2002 · Closed Mar 18, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
ODI'S DATA ANALYSIS FOUND THE FIRES RATES TO BE CONSISTENTLY LOW AND EVENLY DISTRIBUTED AMONG SIX MODEL YEARS AND SIX DIFFERENT ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS.ODI EXAMINED A VARIETY OF ROOT CAUSES, THOSE BEING DETONATION (RESULTING IN OIL PAN PUNCTURE FROM CONNECTING ROD), STARTER FIRES, VARIOUS FUEL RELATED FIRES, LEAKING OIL FILTERS, WIRING ISSUES, IMPROPER REPAIRS AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.NONE OF THE ISSUES EXAMINED HAD REPORTS THAT INDICATED A TREND WHEN NORMALIZED FOR POPULATON AND EXPOSURE.SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR FULL DETAILS.
DP02004 · Engine Seizure
Opened Apr 30, 2002 · Closed Jun 20, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
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