2007 Toyota Camry — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
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Question: Alternator whine after adding a DSP amp
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 118,000 miles. System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I…
1999 Toyota 4Runner — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, pen…
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road — steering oscillation after hitting a bump
On certain rough highway sections the steering can start oscillating after a bump. Slowing down stops it. I'm looking for a diagnostic checklist rather than ju…
PistonNomad75Community StarterJul 26, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadNew Jersey0 replies0 helpful
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — steering wheel vibration only at one highway speed
The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range. It gets better again above that speed. Tires…
2025 Toyota Camry — are cars becoming too dependent on one screen or module?
2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 18,500 miles. More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about o…
2022 Toyota RAV4 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
No crank, lights work, then it suddenly starts
Twice this month I turned the key/button and got lights but no crank. After trying again a few minutes later it started normally. Battery connections look clea…
BoostedCollectorCommunity StarterMay 27, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Bay Area0 replies0 helpful
2007 Toyota Camry — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
2021 Toyota Highlander — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history — Texas owner question
The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do yo…
2023 Toyota 4Runner — cPO badge versus independent PPI
The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an indepen…
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road — used truck versus new compact pickup
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 96,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with bet…
2023 Toyota 4Runner — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
2013 Toyota Prius Three — need advice: Cleaning the hybrid battery cooling fan — worth doing preventively?
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 8,200 miles. Car is used in a dusty environment and has pets in it regularly. I've read about battery cooling fans getting dirty…
2007 Toyota Camry — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
2007 Toyota Camry LE, about 133,500 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to s…
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road — question: DEF warning came back shortly after refill
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 48,000 miles. Filled the DEF tank but warning returned sooner than expected. Before blaming the sensor, can old/contamin…
JDMEnthusiastCommunity StarterJul 1, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful
2023 Toyota 4Runner — rough idle disappears just above idle speed
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 35,000 miles. Idle has a slight shake once fully warm, but 100–200 RPM above idle it smooths out. No major loss of power. Wo…
Gen 3 Prius rough cold start plus slow coolant loss
Older Prius has developed a rough shake for a few seconds on some cold starts and the coolant level seems to be dropping slowly. I don't want to assume the wor…
2013 Toyota Prius — windshield replacement created a highway whistle — Bay Area owner question
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 200,500 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way…