Registry Thread: Failure After J02 Recall

[used2likeit]

Just got off the phone with CAMVAP. They have confirmed that this model year is not eligible for their program. In fact they are saying that the eligibility range for model years is shrinking (model year + 4 years now).

The lady on the phone suggested going to small claims court, but before that she suggested giving a try to contact Pat Foran (http://www.patforan.com/), to further pressure them like that Toronto Star story. I will submit my story to him, and suggest any other affected Canadians to do the same.


Perhaps I'll send a few more e-mails to Toyota Canada as well. If nothing comes of that, small claims court it is.

[Alfrz91]

Last night on the highway I heard a dreaded knocking rattling and some whistling sort of noises, like a bird was dying underneath my hood. Pulled over, called the tow. Started it and it would still turn but it had almost no power at all so I couldn't make it off the highway. Towed it home, realized my fuel was low so I thought, maaaaaybe. Put some gas in and it would run and it seemed like it would go but still super roughly. Made it to the end of my families neighborhood and it died and wouldn't go with litterrallllyy any power at all. So now we're chilling in Orlando, when the repair work was done in Tampa. They're gonna find out tomorrow what they wanna do if they want it towed back to Tampa or if it should be taken to a dealer in Orlando.
What do y'all think? It has to be the issue from the recall right? And should I even let them touch my car again?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Alfrz91

Last night on the highway I heard a dreaded knocking rattling and some whistling sort of noises, like a bird was dying underneath my hood. Pulled over, called the tow. Started it and it would still turn but it had almost no power at all so I couldn't make it off the highway. Towed it home, realized my fuel was low so I thought, maaaaaybe. Put some gas in and it would run and it seemed like it would go but still super roughly. Made it to the end of my families neighborhood and it died and wouldn't go with litterrallllyy any power at all. So now we're chilling in Orlando, when the repair work was done in Tampa. They're gonna find out tomorrow what they wanna do if they want it towed back to Tampa or if it should be taken to a dealer in Orlando.
What do y'all think? It has to be the issue from the recall right? And should I even let them touch my car again?

How many miles driven after the recall work was done?

It may be related to the recall work.

Welp, as far as fixing it, someone most likely is going to have to do it -


humfrz

[mswbrz]

Originally Posted by Alfrz91

Last night on the highway I heard a dreaded knocking rattling and some whistling sort of noises, like a bird was dying underneath my hood. Pulled over, called the tow. Started it and it would still turn but it had almost no power at all so I couldn't make it off the highway. Towed it home, realized my fuel was low so I thought, maaaaaybe. Put some gas in and it would run and it seemed like it would go but still super roughly. Made it to the end of my families neighborhood and it died and wouldn't go with litterrallllyy any power at all. So now we're chilling in Orlando, when the repair work was done in Tampa. They're gonna find out tomorrow what they wanna do if they want it towed back to Tampa or if it should be taken to a dealer in Orlando.
What do y'all think? It has to be the issue from the recall right? And should I even let them touch my car again?

I'm sorry for the issues my dude , such a heart break to say the very god damn least .(ಥ﹏ಥ) .
Do a lil research , see which dealer perhaps has a record of A) doing the recall, b) have done the recall, had cars fail, and were willing to fix it for free for the customer, vs telling the customer to kick rocks like many sad cases .
From there cross your fingers and hope they fix this . It def sounds like a recall failure . Good luck and keep us posted .


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[Alfrz91]

Originally Posted by humfrz

How many miles driven after the recall work was done?

It may be related to the recall work.

Welp, as far as fixing it, someone most likely is going to have to do it -


humfrz

1400 or so miles I think. I'd go out to the car to check but it makes me want to cry. And for the fixing I'm just worried if I should even trust them. Normally don't go to the dealership for work ever

[Alfrz91]

Originally Posted by mswbrz

I'm sorry for the issues my dude , such a heart break to say the very god damn least .(ಥ﹏ಥ) .
Do a lil research , see which dealer perhaps has a record of A) doing the recall, b) have done the recall, had cars fail, and were willing to fix it for free for the customer, vs telling the customer to kick rocks like many sad cases .
From there cross your fingers and hope they fix this . It def sounds like a recall failure . Good luck and keep us posted .


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How would I even find that info? I didn't know that was a thing or I would've looked at that before taking it in. Are you saying just scour the forums specifically for Tampa, or is there another way? I'm glad it sounds like a recall failure, because that I can try to fight tooth and nail with.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Alfrz91

1400 or so miles I think. I'd go out to the car to check but it makes me want to cry. And for the fixing I'm just worried if I should even trust them. Normally don't go to the dealership for work ever

Well, if you want the work done under their warranty (hopefully), you don't have much of a choice except to take it back to a dealer.


humfrz

[Alfrz91]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, if you want the work done under their warranty (hopefully), you don't have much of a choice except to take it back to a dealer.


humfrz

I don't have a problem with *a* dealer, I mean moreso going back to the *same* dealer.
Would I have to? Should I? Sorry for all the possibly obvious questions

[Ingen]

jesus. How many people have actually had the valve spring fail? it almost seems smarter to skip this recall?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ingen

jesus. How many people have actually had the valve spring fail? it almost seems smarter to skip this recall?

That's my stance.




humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Alfrz91

I don't have a problem with *a* dealer, I mean moreso going back to the *same* dealer.
Would I have to? Should I? Sorry for all the possibly obvious questions

Well, I reckon that would depend on the dealers and maybe the manufacture. You could see if the original dealer or another dealer would honor the warranty work and then decide.


humfrz

[Alfrz91]

Vehicle Mileage: 91000
Vehicle Make: 2013 FRS
Mileage After Recall Performed: Between 700-1200, couldn't say for sure right now
Symptom(s): Car sounding like a huge bird was dying underneath the hood, loud knocking and rattling. Nearly complete loss of power, loud squeaking. Eventual complete loss of power even when it's floored, unable to move car.
Failure: Knew of car possibly having issues with recall so pulled over on highway at first sign of issue.
State: Florida
Is Dealership Offering Repair: This happened on a Saturday night and the service advisor that was in on Sunday felt he was not qualified to authorize a long distance tow.(I was fine with, and even maybe prefer towing it to a closer dealership, just concerned with them repairing it overall at no cost to me). It's currently 9:30am on a Monday so I should be speaking with someone soon.

Edit: to add, Does it take long for them to drop the oil pan? Assuming the issue was from the recall (selant or otherwise) will there 100% be pieces in the oil pan?

[Wraith86]

Vehicle Mileage:
105,543 Km

Vehicle Make:
Scion FR-S

Mileage After Recall Performed:
~9000 Km

Symptom(s):
Ticking, knocking.

Failure:
Crankshaft rod bearing knock (Tech diagnosed by listening, haven't gotten engine opened yet)

Province:
Ontario

Dealership Offering Repair:
They're currently suggesting to replace the short block for ~6000$. Other than that, they've also suggested going to a Subaru garage to get a more precise diagnosis, as they do not feel comfortable opening the engine. Currently, no other offers have been thrown my way.

[NannerpussPRO]

I have a 2013 Scion FRS. That I bought new and have owned since 2012– problem free. I generally stay off the forums.

I completed the service recall in mid May. Didn’t think much about it at the time.

Roughly one month after the recall I experienced a check engine light. Brought it in and the dealer told me it was nothing to be alarmed about, cleared the code and sent me on my way. As the car was behaving normally I accepted this.

Roughly one month later the engine light came back accompanied by a rough idle. Took the car back and they charged me $500 to replace the fuel / air sensor. Car worked fine besides an issue the very next morning where I experienced a lack of throttle while trying to accelerate out of a corner. No other issues so I dismissed it.

Now, one month later, the rough idle is back and my check engine light popped on about an hour ago.

It’s at this point I decide to google and see if anyone else is having problems and.... oh good god what have I done.

So, before I start digging into this thread does anyone care to just give me the cliff notes version of this? How fucked am I? I have an appointment tomorrow morning with the dealer and I’m anxious as hell.




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