| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004314346 | Incident Date: Dec, 07 2004 |
| Consumer's City: UNION CITY | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Model Name: CROWN | Model Year: 1968 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: JT2BG22K9W0 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 20 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 12 1998 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: We own a 1998 toyota camry vin [xxx], and we are the original owners of this car. about a one and a half years ago, we replaced the idle speed control unit for approximately $400.00. the camry had problems starting when it is cold, and the hayward california toyota dealer wants to charge us another $400.00 to replace the same part that they replaced about 18 months ago. the part is a toyota manufacturing part, and it cost about $250.00. toyota has not recalled this part, and it should last longer than 18 months. i have talked with a number of auto repair shops, and they know that this part fails on the toyota camry. i have filed a complaint with toyota corporation reference number [xxx], but i do not feel toyota will address this problem. i have not heard from them, and i filed the complaint about two months ago. i am hoping that you will investigate this problem and let me know what you discover. your assistance is greatly appreciated.*ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) |
