10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Aug 282000

Celica 4-cyl

  • miles
The idle control valve is defectively designed; it gets clogged, making my car stall repeatedly when it is cold. It has had to be replaced about once a year. Last year they told me the part had been redesigned and I wouldn't have any more trouble. This year they admitted it is unfixable (except by replacement each year). Toyota refuses to provide a lifetime warranty for the defectively designed part. I think they should either cover the part for the life of the car, or buy the [xxx] thing back. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 011998

Celica

  • miles
Idle control valve gets clogged up, making it difficult to start.idle control valve was replaced twice, but problem continues. Dealer claims this problem appera in the 1996 and 1997 models.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

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