THE CHROME PLATED WHEELS WERE PURCHASED FROM & INSTALLED BY TOYOTA DEALER WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE PLATING STARTED TO PEEL OFF SINCE EARLY 2000. THEN, MY TIRES (NO MATTER WHAT BRAND OF THE TIRES I USED) SHOWED LEAKING ON TWO OF THEM DUE TO THE SERIOUS CORROSION OF THE RIMS. I HAVE TO PUMP THE AIR EVERY WEEK IN ORDER TO MAIN…
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THE CHROME PLATED WHEELS WERE PURCHASED FROM & INSTALLED BY TOYOTA DEALER WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE PLATING STARTED TO PEEL OFF SINCE EARLY 2000. THEN, MY TIRES (NO MATTER WHAT BRAND OF THE TIRES I USED) SHOWED LEAKING ON TWO OF THEM DUE TO THE SERIOUS CORROSION OF THE RIMS. I HAVE TO PUMP THE AIR EVERY WEEK IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT PRESSURE AS OF TODAY. IT'S GETTING WORSE... I BELIEVE THIS IS THE ISSUE CAUSING BY THE WHEEL MANUFACTURER TOYOTA AUTHORIZED AND THE CHEAP MATERIALS THEY USED. I BOUGHT THE TOP OF THE LINE MODEL WITH THE CHROME WHEELS INSTALLED BY TOYOTA. OBVIOUSLY, I DIDN'T GET WHAT I'VE PAID FOR!
NHTSA ODI #10721992
Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 2011
Wheels
TOYOTA WHEEL STUDS STRETCHING AND BREAKING OFF WHILE DRIVING.I WORK IN THE AUTOMOTIVE FIELD AND HAVE ENCOUNTERED MANY TIMES WHERE TOYOTA WHEEL STUDS WILL NOT TORQUE PROPERLY. WHEN USING A TORQUE WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THE NUTS SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT CLICK. IF YOU CONTINUE THE STUD SNAPS IN HALF AND THE LUG NUT SPINS RIGHT OUT. THIS …
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TOYOTA WHEEL STUDS STRETCHING AND BREAKING OFF WHILE DRIVING.I WORK IN THE AUTOMOTIVE FIELD AND HAVE ENCOUNTERED MANY TIMES WHERE TOYOTA WHEEL STUDS WILL NOT TORQUE PROPERLY. WHEN USING A TORQUE WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THE NUTS SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT CLICK. IF YOU CONTINUE THE STUD SNAPS IN HALF AND THE LUG NUT SPINS RIGHT OUT. THIS HAPPENS BECAUSE THE METAL THE STUD IS MADE OF IS INFERIOR. I HAVE SEEN THIS HAPPEN WHILE THE CAR WAS IN USE MONTHS AFTER SERVICE AND RESULTING IN A WHEEL OFF SITUATION. TOYOTA DEALER DENIES THERE IS ANY PROBLEM BUT IF HAVE SEEN THIS AT LEAST A HUNDRED TIMES. I HAVE ASKED OTHER SHOPS IF THEY HAVE ENCOUNTERED THIS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD YES. I HAVE HAD TOYOTAS IN VARIOUS MODELS FROM MODEL YEAR 2000 TO PRESENT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS BEFORE MORE ACCIDENTS AND TRAGEDIES HAPPEN FROM THIS. WHEEL STUDS SHOULD NOT SNAP OFF SO EASILY AND THIS WILL END UP KILLING PEOPLE(IT PROBABLY HAS). THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND I HOPE THE RIGHT THING IS DONE.WHICH WOULD BE RECALLING THE VEHICLES AND HAVING THE STUDS REPLACED WITH QUALITY PARTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10386016
45,000 miles · Jun 15, 2006
Wheels
I'M CONCERNED WITH THE PEELING OF THE OUTER SURFACE OF MY WHEEL RIMS THAT ARE PEELING OFF, I THINK IT COULD BE DANGEROUS TO ANYONE IN THE VICINITY WHEN IT FLIES OFF. IT COULD POSSIBLY STRIKE THE HOSE THAT CONTROL THE BRAKES, & COULD DO ANY NUMBER OF DAMAGES TO PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER VEHICLES. COULD YOU CHECK THIS OUT ??*JB
NHTSA ODI #10159969
46,284 miles · Aug 27, 2004
Wheels
ALLOY WHEELS ON MY VEHICLE ARE SO CORRODED THAT IN ORDER TO KEEP AIR IN TIRES THE WHEELS MUST BE SEALED WITH A RUBBER SEALANT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10088685
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2003
Wheels
THE ALLOY RIMS ON MY 2000 CAMRY PURCHASED 5/03 ARE SHOWING EXCESSIVE CORROSION. ALL THE VEHICLES OVER TWO YEARS OLD ON THE DEALERS LOT ALSO HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IGNORED THE PROBLEMS AS I WAS TOLD IT DID NOT MAKE THE RIMS DANGEROUS. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT THAT IS NOT BEING ADD…
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THE ALLOY RIMS ON MY 2000 CAMRY PURCHASED 5/03 ARE SHOWING EXCESSIVE CORROSION. ALL THE VEHICLES OVER TWO YEARS OLD ON THE DEALERS LOT ALSO HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IGNORED THE PROBLEMS AS I WAS TOLD IT DID NOT MAKE THE RIMS DANGEROUS. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT THAT IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS CAUSED BY BRAKE DUST AND THERE IS NO CORRECTIVE REMEDY.
NHTSA ODI #10030471
Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2001
SuspensionWheels
CONSUMER HAD HANDLING PROBLEMS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DLR, AND DEALER SAID THAT WHEELS ARE MAKING TIRES WEAR, CAUSING A SAFETY RISK. *AK
NHTSA ODI #877971
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2000
Wheels
HIT HARD OBJECT IN ROAD. RIGHT REAR TIRE ACTED AS THOUGH IT WAS DEFLATED. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, DISCOVERED DENTED RIM THAT ALSO SEPARATED INTO TWO PARTS LENGTHWISE (IN A COMPLETE CIRCUMFERENCE AROUND 15" RIM). *AK
NHTSA ODI #733238
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 2000
Fuel System, GasolineSuspensionWheels
WHEEL VIBRATION AT 60-65 MPH. TIRES BALANCED 3 TIMES AND CHECKED FOR RUN OUT. ORIGINAL TIRES REPLACED WITH MICHELIN. PROBLEM IMPROVED BUT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES SIDE TO SIDE. SUSPENSION NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS, ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND AFTER MAKING LEFT TURNS. HEAR GAS MOVEMENT FROM FUEL TAN…
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WHEEL VIBRATION AT 60-65 MPH. TIRES BALANCED 3 TIMES AND CHECKED FOR RUN OUT. ORIGINAL TIRES REPLACED WITH MICHELIN. PROBLEM IMPROVED BUT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES SIDE TO SIDE. SUSPENSION NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS, ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND AFTER MAKING LEFT TURNS. HEAR GAS MOVEMENT FROM FUEL TANK WHEN TANK IS FULL AND ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS. DEALERS SAY CAR PERFORM TO SPECS. CURRENTLY IN THE PRE-ARBITRATION STAGE WITH TOYOTA.
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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