2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid — question: Recall shows for my model but not my VIN
I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually bc only a subset is affected, or can VIN da…
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2025 Toyota Camry — 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…
2007 Toyota Camry — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
2007 Toyota Camry LE, about 168,500 miles. There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the s…
New pads squeal more than the old ones
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise…
2019 Volkswagen Atlas — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL, about 85,000 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way…
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited — recall shows for my model but not my VIN
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited, about 62,000 miles. I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is…
ApexGuy71Community StarterJul 28, 20262025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedNorth Jersey3 replies0 helpful
2016 Ford Focus — 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…
2017 Porsche 911 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean — second opinion before I spend money
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?
2021 Tesla Model S — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection — Austin / buyer question
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
2020 Acura RDX — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it? — buyer question from Brooklyn
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal.
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 243,000 miles. Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally.
ProjectSeller897Community StarterJul 27, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Charlotte7 replies0 helpful
1993 Mazda RX-7 — rear end still feels floaty after new shocks — Columbus owner
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 149,500 miles. Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulation…
2024 Land Rover Defender — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
2024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400, about 32,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because on…
OldSchoolNerdCommunity StarterJul 26, 20262024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400New Jersey32 replies0 helpful
Weird vibration only between 62–70 mph
Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph. Above that it actually gets a littl…
2024 BMW i4 — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 15,500 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was…
2025 Hyundai Tucson — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — buyer question from Tampa
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited, about 31,000 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration.…
2023 Audi S5 — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM — second opinion before I spend money
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 23,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good met…
2025 Lexus NX 350h — anyone else: Coolant level slowly drops with no puddle
Reservoir moves from full to low over a few weeks. No puddle, no obvious hose leak, and the oil looks normal. Is a pressure test the next logical step or is th…
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid — driver-assistance camera needs calibration after windshield
New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Would you still do the calibration immediately, and…
TireSeller35Community StarterJul 26, 20262025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridChicago11 replies0 helpful
2019 Ram 2500 — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 62,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good meth…