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mileena202 Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,713 Points:549,535 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2012 2:27:12 AM Ignore mileena202 Report Abuse My 2007 Toyota Sienna has been twice: (1) faulty rubber oil hose which could deteriorate and (2) spare tire holder for cars sold/registered in in cold-weather states which could rust and drop the tire on the ground.

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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2012 2:27:12 AM

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My 2007 Toyota Sienna has been twice:

(1) faulty rubber oil hose which could deteriorate and
(2) spare tire holder for cars sold/registered in in cold-weather states which could rust and drop the tire on the ground.

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Big Dan Champion Author Detroit Posts:10,369 Points:2,877,660 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 4:41:36 PM Ignore Big Dan Report Abuse Yes
FuelPump Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:21,604 Points:3,441,725 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 4:18:22 PM Ignore FuelPump Report Abuse I think pretty much every car I have purchased has had at least one recall. No big deal, as long as its taken care of.
Banjoe Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:4,454 Points:640,620 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:59:46 PM Ignore Banjoe Report Abuse All of our Toyotas as well as my BMW have been recalled at some point. I would now feel nervous about no recall notices as I'd be waiting for the shoe to fall.
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eccerr0r Champion Author Fort Collins Posts:1,030 Points:616,420 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 12:21:45 PM Ignore eccerr0r Report Abuse Yes Jeep Grand Cherokee: tranny can slip out of park if not properly "parked" Subaru Impreza: Cruise control can seize in throttle stuck open position, faulty seat bolts...
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bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:15,164 Points:1,899,640 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2012 11:57:35 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Not yet.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,923 Points:2,922,335 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2012 9:12:39 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse Not my new 2011 Toyota Corolla S model, and it has been one of the best cars that I have ever owned. The more I drive it the more I love it.
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MudNutZ All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:920 Points:651,140 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 1:23:12 PM Ignore MudNutZ Report Abuse Yes, Key switch. Honda Prelude 98
STEVE853 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,816 Points:1,142,160 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 12:57:35 PM Ignore STEVE853 Report Abuse No
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,870 Points:1,608,175 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 12:03:34 PM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse No. I had my oil changed this week and was informed there was no bulletins or recalls.
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tagorgia Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,158 Points:2,841,945 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 9:33:56 AM Ignore tagorgia Report Abuse yes, many years ago. It was something simple like a software update for the brakes
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,459 Points:2,530,585 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 9:23:13 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse Yes, once. It was to disconnect the heater for the windshield washer fluid in exchange for $100 in my pocket. Not a big deal as never used the heater anyway.
Dale Jr. Champion Author Illinois Posts:16,364 Points:3,263,775 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 9:07:01 AM Ignore Dale Jr. Report Abuse My 2000 Ford Ranger had recalls twice and that happened 5 years ago.
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PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,285 Points:123,500 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 8:21:32 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse One of them has.
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GBHUGVA Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:4,697 Points:789,160 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:17:59 AM Ignore GBHUGVA Report Abuse Yes if you own Honda! Double trouble: Honda Recalls CR-V to Fix Control-Arm Problem Honda Recalls 554,000 CR-V, Pilot SUVs for Failing Headlamps!!! We won't be able to see them driving out of control on the highway at night!!!!! I'll stick with Ford!
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,688 Points:2,406,930 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2012 2:07:51 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse not yet!
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,100 Points:1,869,875 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2012 1:39:07 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse 2002 nissan quest minivan has no official recalls... thank goodness
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PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,870 Points:1,608,175 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2012 12:37:19 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse My current car, no
GBHUGVA Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:4,697 Points:789,160 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2012 9:50:39 PM Ignore GBHUGVA Report Abuse I think I'll keep supporting America's car companys(Ford is my choice) after reading the news lately on asian car companys: Keeping Up todate, This not available at time of last CR printing: Honda Recalls CR-V to Fix Control-Arm Problem : By Jake Lingeman By AutoWeek Fri 8:30 AM Honda is recalling CR-V's to inspect and possibly replace the right-front lower control arm.Honda says that the part could have been made with an improper welding process. Over time the control arm could break at the weld. If that happens the steering would be affected, possibly resulting in a crash. * You dont think this welding problem could happen to other Hondas too? Many share same parts! *
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,838 Points:2,168,545 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2012 11:42:34 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse Current vehicle - No (2012 Ford Escape is thoroughly debugged). Past vehicles - Yes.
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Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,527 Points:374,305 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 9:59:50 PM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Hello OceanArcher. Regarding "Tech Bulletins" and your statement "does that count?", the answer is definitely yes. In the case of my present vehicle, there is an unmailed technical bulletin stating the amount of engine oil from the factory was not sufficient. Also the owner's manual had the wrong amount of oil required. That TSB should have been mailed to EVERY owner. My daughter's vehicle had a TSB for a problem that would result in the loss of power steering. I read about it just about when it happened to her. Her vehicle was one in the TSB, but nothing was ever mailed to her. The steering failed five times on the way to the dealer. They knew the VIN numbers, but didn't mail out recalls. That borders on manufacturer irresponsibility.
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,838 Points:1,354,125 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 8:15:36 PM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse Nothing in the mails, but there were some "Tech Bulletins" that the dealership installed/corrected -- does that count?
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BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,280 Points:446,125 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 7:53:45 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse My North American - 4 times so far Both Japanese - 1 once and 1 never European - never
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ProfDude Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,334 Points:474,720 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 3:38:00 PM Ignore ProfDude Report Abuse My current daily driver I just bought used in February, so I do not know. Wife's daily driver - 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan: yes, 2 or 3 recalls. Daughter's daily driver (formerly mine) - 2004 VW Jetta at least 4 recalls. Others maybe too, but I do not recall more at the moment.
Gazas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,394 Points:474,600 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 2:14:53 PM Ignore Gazas Report Abuse Yes.
KansasGunman Champion Author Kansas City Posts:21,441 Points:2,104,540 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:42:13 PM Ignore KansasGunman Report Abuse Interesting to know if any haven't...but then I'd rather have a recall notice and get a potential problem resolved than not notified and have some catastrophic failure.
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