2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 142005

Tacoma 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
Intermittent check engine light and rough idle - 2003 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L auto, double cab, 55K miles check engine light came on. Took vehicle to local chain shop who diagnosed error code PO511 - idle air control valve (iacv). Toyota parts department prices this part at $226 and service manager indicated $249 for labor (not including tax). Vehicle currently has 55K miles on it and "engine" should be covered by 6 yr/60K mile powertrain warranty. Took vehicle to dealer (to have other recalls corrected) who indicated a $90 fee was required just to diagnose check engine light. Toyota customer service indicated the iacv was only covered to 3yr/36K and that I should pay dealer fee and seek "factory assistance" for any costs to repair. I contend that this type of a part - not serviceable/maintainable by the customer, should be guaranteed against failure for more than ~50K miles and repair should be covered by manufacturer.

- Austin, TX, USA

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