Failure After J02 Recall - Discussion Threads

[msaikhan]

Originally Posted by John557

Had it done back in January and noticed a noise as soon as I got my car back. Took it back in and they just said the technician didn't tighten a motor mount all the way, was confused but said alright and the sound seemed to almost go away. Except it got louder and louder the next 2 weeks where I took it in again. They are trying to say my motor mounts went bad from just normal wear and tear. And they wanted $675 to replace them. Well screw that, found both mounts for $76, replaced them 2 days ago to find that they put in the passenger side mount on backwards somehow, they literally must have forced it on, and it failed within 20 miles of leaving the dealership. I just got off the phone with corporate who is saying theres nothing they can do, the dealership already has their stance on it. I find this aggravating because thats just some crappy customer service.

I would've taken it back when you saw the engine mount was backwards and return the mounts you bought.

[squall leonhart]

This whole thing is just getting depressing.

Part of me just wants to trade the car at this point. I had looked forward to getting one of these for YEARS. And 5 months after I finally get one, they announce this recall. Then Toyota is apparently unable to fulfill the recall properly, and it seems they don't want to stand by their work or take responsibility for stuff that obviously was caused by their mechanics.

Ugh.

[srt4evah]

Here are a couple shots that were shared on my local 86 Facebook group.

[8RZ]

^ RIP Venom.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by squall leonhart

This whole thing is just getting depressing.

Part of me just wants to trade the car at this point. I had looked forward to getting one of these for YEARS. And 5 months after I finally get one, they announce this recall. Then Toyota is apparently unable to fulfill the recall properly, and it seems they don't want to stand by their work or take responsibility for stuff that obviously was caused by their mechanics.

Ugh.

Toyota is not the issue. The dealers are. The techs do not work for Toyota even though that is the sign above the door. Please do not confuse the two.
I have not checked the totals lately but last time I did there were only two of the 35 failures that had been flat out refused repairs. Both of those were modified (or the dealer claimed they were) cars. There were 10 that had new engines done and the rest had either not taken the car back yet or were awaiting word. At that point (last week) the majority of the dealers where indeed taking responsibility and doing the right thing. We also have no idea how many successful recalls have been done since those people rarely speak up.
If you really want to ditch the car but love the model then sell that one and buy a 14+. There is zero indication that the later models have any issues. This is a classic case of beware of first model year cars.

[Chimera]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Toyota is not the issue. The dealers are. The techs do not work for Toyota even though that is the sign above the door. Please do not confuse the two.
I have not checked the totals lately but last time I did there were only two of the 35 failures that had been flat out refused repairs. Both of those were modified (or the dealer claimed they were) cars. There were 10 that had new engines done and the rest had either not taken the car back yet or were awaiting word. At that point (last week) the majority of the dealers where indeed taking responsibility and doing the right thing. We also have no idea how many successful recalls have been done since those people rarely speak up.
If you really want to ditch the car but love the model then sell that one and buy a 14+. There is zero indication that the later models have any issues. This is a classic case of beware of first model year cars.

Stresses me out b/c my car is e85 tuned. My dealer seems cool with it but who knows if they refuse to help me b/c of that right?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Chimera

Stresses me out b/c my car is e85 tuned. My dealer seems cool with it but who knows if they refuse to help me b/c of that right?

Unfortunately it does give them an excuse. Of course if it came down to court action they would have to prove that the mod is related to the failure. If an engine fails due to oil starvation it is pretty hard to say it was the fuel type.

[DarkPira7e]

Originally Posted by squall leonhart

This whole thing is just getting depressing.

Part of me just wants to trade the car at this point. I had looked forward to getting one of these for YEARS. And 5 months after I finally get one, they announce this recall. Then Toyota is apparently unable to fulfill the recall properly, and it seems they don't want to stand by their work or take responsibility for stuff that obviously was caused by their mechanics.

Ugh.

If the car runs fine, I imagine it will keep running fine, just don't participate in the recall. here's really no reason to, unless you're in California. If the valve springs fail, then you're bringing it in and it's covered anyway. If I could go back, I'd avoid it like the plague, my car was completely fine and would've been.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

If the car runs fine, I imagine it will keep running fine, just don't participate in the recall. here's really no reason to, unless you're in California. If the valve springs fail, then you're bringing it in and it's covered anyway. If I could go back, I'd avoid it like the plague, my car was completely fine and would've been.

That's my thinking as well.

There is only about three people on this forum I would trust to rebuild the engine in my FR-S - and I ain't all that sure of two of them -





humfrz

[WNDSRFR]

Where is this part located in the engine? I was wondering if somehow this screen could be inspected with the engine intact? Maybe put a borescope up the oil drain hole? Or maybe the fill hole? Or maybe the dipstick hole. There's got to be a way to verify that the sealant isn't floating around freely. Without taking it apart or blowing it up.

[DarkPira7e]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

Where is this part located in the engine? I was wondering if somehow this screen could be inspected with the engine intact? Maybe put a borescope up the oil drain hole? Or maybe the fill hole? Or maybe the dipstick hole. There's got to be a way to verify that the sealant isn't floating around freely. Without taking it apart or blowing it up.

This is the oil pickup from the pan.

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

Where is this part located in the engine? I was wondering if somehow this screen could be inspected with the engine intact? Maybe put a borescope up the oil drain hole? Or maybe the fill hole? Or maybe the dipstick hole. There's got to be a way to verify that the sealant isn't floating around freely. Without taking it apart or blowing it up.

You'll need to drop the oil pan.

[DarkSideFRS]

jesus, i wonder if the dealer would blame a recall failure on my aftermarket inlet tube....

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by DarkSideFRS

jesus, i wonder if the dealer would blame a recall failure on my aftermarket inlet tube....

Is it a silicone one? If so you are screwed.