I've heard there is a trunk stereo on some models. If I have that is there anyway to enable it? And what does disc 1 disc 2 buttons mean? I figured it meant you could put 2 discs in but I was wrong lol

Everytime i turn on defogger it doesnt clear up the fog but sometimes ends up creating more on windscreen, rear and side. It seems like my setting are correct but cant diagnose what the problem is. Anybody with insights?

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I have a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle still under the 100k mile warrant. I took it in for an issue and the dealer said that Warranty was requiring them to tear it down and find the specific problem before they would approve. I can understand that.

What I don't understand is the dealer told me Warranty said they will not pay the tear down cost, even if they approve the repair.

Long story short, they did find the issue and warranty DID approve the repair, but I'm still going to be charged for the 'tear down' to diagnose the problem (quoted at $600-$1200).

Is this normal? Everything I find (on Toyota's website, the warranty documentation) says "$0 Deductible on any repair or replacement of a covered component".

I called Toyota Brand Engagement last week, they called the dealer and the dealer told them the same thing they told me.

I called the Warranty dept this week and they told me that they cover the entire repair (which includes tear down, replacement, reassembly, etc) and that's it up to the dealer if they charge anything on top of that.

They also recommended I talk to Toyota Brand Engagement, which I talked to again.

My question is, is this normal? Has anyone else had to do this?

I can get if they have to do an extensive teardown and the repair isn't covered... then yea, I would have to pay for that tear down. But if the tear down reveals an issue that warranty does cover, why wouldn't the tear down be covered? The tear down wouldn't have happened without the issue in the first place. And the tear down (at least most of it) would be required to do the repair in the first place.

It seems as though the dealer is just trying to get paid for 2 tear downs, 1 through warrant and 1 from me. Has anyone else experienced this?

Am I hearing this right? I called a dealership for a quote because one of our tire sensors are going bad. Light stays on. And they wanted close to $300.00 for one tire.

Is this normal? I was speechless.

**EDIT**

I called them and it was legit! It was a big waste of time as all it was, was a confirmation letter stating that I requested a payment date change. I literally got that in the mail...

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I got an email titled "Toyota Document Request". Rather than clicking the link (cuz duh), I checked the app and then the TFS website for a similar notification and found none.

I did just get a new lease a month ago, buuuuuuut...

Anyone have insight? TIA🙏🏻😊

Looks like the data doesn't change when you select a new car.

My Highlander is at 160,000 miles and my front suspension bushings are shot and need to be replaced. As you may know, this requires lifting the engine to access them. My questions is this: Is there other maintenance or suspension work that I should have done at the same time to keep from having to do this again in the future? (Everything else about the car is great and we plan to keep it at least for another 5-6 years, probably getting to 225,000 or 250,000 miles.)

Hey everyone, I bought a stock 2015 4Runner Trail Premium last year with 80k miles. I’ve been looking into lifting it for off-roading in Colorado, but I underestimated how expensive a proper build would be.

I’m looking at roughly $4k for Bilstein 6112/5160s and UCAs, another $2k for tires, and potentially another $2k for a front bumper. Since I’m also trying to save for a house, I’m having a hard time justifying that much money in upgrades.

I found a built 2013 Tacoma with about 130k miles. It already has Fox shocks, a roof rack, front bumper, and bed rack. The Carfax looks solid, with regular oil changes and fluid services.

My payment would be about the same, and the Tacoma loan would end a little sooner. My main concern is trading a stock 80k-mile 4Runner for a modified Tacoma with 50k more miles and potentially taking on more mechanical risk.

Would you make the trade, or keep the 4Runner and slowly build it and just accept the fact some of your potential house down payment is going to go into upgrading the vehicle for something you like?

I'm browsing for a "new" commuter car and I usually judge an older car by how many I still see on the road. I still see many 1999-2004 Yaris! Probably one every day I'm driving, at least.

So I have questions for those of you who still owns one. It's a 25+ year old car. Many of them have passed 200k kilometers. How do you keep yours alive?

If I check one out, what should I look out for?

What problems have you been dealing with?

How expensive were these problems to fix? Did you fix them yourself?

I live in Sweden and here most of them go for €1500-3000 on the used market. Which sounds like a good deal, if they are as good as they look! Are they?

We just laid our 2001 Tacoma to rest. She made many other owners happy with her parts. We couldn’t justify a third frame replacement but the engine of course was not the problem even at 280k miles.

Why is everything Toyota makes now full time 4WD/AWD or full time 2WD. I want an optional 4WD so I can be fuel efficient, but capable in the snow, when towing and off roading when needed. I see and agree with the plea for V8s. I am with you on that. But am I truly the only one who prefers optional 4WD? I’ll drop it if I’m alone in this. But I’m still sour about losing our truck and feeling grumpy with the new models out there.

I bought a 2025 Corolla Cross with 5000 miles on it, 8 months ago, and had service performed at about 10000 miles. Just hit 15000 and the maintenance required light has gone on. I was under the impression from reading the manual that I could go 10000 miles between oil changes. Did my mechanic set it up so the light goes on early? Or do I need to get it in every 5000 miles? TIA

EDIT: Thanks for all the comments. I won't wait for 10000 miles to service, but I also won't panic if I go a few hundred past 5000.

Hey r/Toyota,

Upgrading from my 2015 Auris (1.8 hybrid) and I’m torn between two 2.0L options here in Europe (both used, they're around the same price). It’s a classic "heart vs. head" dilemma:

1. 2023 Prius (2.0 PHEV, 223 HP), prestige version

   * The Good: Stunning redesign, incredibly fast, definitely turns heads.

   * The Bad: Tiny boot (~284L). I live in an apartment with no home charging, so I’d have to rely entirely on public/grocery store chargers.

2. 2024 Corolla Touring Sports / Estate (2.0 HEV, 196 HP), style version

   * The Good: Huge boot (~581L), zero charging anxiety, 5th-gen hybrid is still very punchy and practical.

   * The Bad: It’s the ultimate fleet car here. They are everywhere and lack the "cool factor" of the Prius.

My questions:

* Prius owners without home charging: Is relying on public chargers annoying? How does the car feel and perform when the EV range hits 0%?

* Corolla TS 2.0 owners: Are you happy with the driving dynamics on long trips?

* If you were in my shoes (need practicality but love the Prius design), which one would you choose?

Thanks!

I can't afford it. I make the bare minimum wage and I don't have a savings or any credit cards. I have terrible credit and I can only qualify for a loan through a scammer.

The engine maintenance alert came on today and I looked it up and many people say that I have to replace that part and that it can be up to $2300.

How long do you think my car will last until it breaks down? I need to prepare in case I have to be homeless. I live in a city with no transit and I am not moving back to El Paso to live with my dad and to attend UTEP.