I bought a Toyota because other family members were happy with theirs. All maintenance on my Camry has been done at Toyota dealerships except a few oil changes. I've had the rotors machined at approx. 26k kms, brakes replaced at 70k, some minor repairs between 30-90k, coolant leak detected at 97k, Lost engine at 104k, short block and cylinder head replaced at 104k, coolant leak at 129k and engine oil leakage from cylinder head gasket and oil at 129k, all problems as detected by Toyota dealers. After lengthy negotiation Toyota and dealership paid for the short block and cylinder head, but I had to shell over $600 for car rental during the repair period. Don't most of us buy Toyota in order to avoid all of the above? This after the fact that car was maintained at dealerships and all recommended maintenance was done.
- Car drives well
- Nice fit and finish
- Weird interior squeaks
- Poor reliability even after recommended maintenance
- Unsatisfactory response from the dealer on every problem issue, common comment: We have talked to Toyota Canada re, this and are awaiting a response.
Welcome to the "I should have bought a Ford" club. I think it is finally dawning on Americans that they've been led astray by ad hype.
I have a new GM and agree entirely... have had no issues and have a 100,000 mile warranty.
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