Poll: Are any of these really problems?

If you can add a "none of the above" choice that's what I'd pick.

 

I'm sure a few, or more, of these are actual problems. I don't have the satellite radio and have never used the cargo net so there are some that I'm just not aware of.

Good poll, it will be interesting to see the results.

 

Many of them can be fixed with just firmware changes, and a what-should-be-easy field upgrade.
All of those should be "de-bugged".

 

I haven't really noticed any of these problems (knock on wood). Granted, I don't have nav or use sat radio so that knocks out several. The only one I might like to see fixed is the MPG calculations. This doesn't interfere with the cars functionality, but it would be nice to get something within 1-2% of the actual value.

 

I have 5 of the listed problems plus several interior rattles to go with them. Not very good quality control, the rattles remind of a Detroit product, or my '98 Honda Accord. Still love the car though.

Question, for those who say they don't have any of the problems, are you saying you honestly don't have them or that you aren't bothered by them or perhaps haven't looked for them? I would be interested to know, for example, if there are cars that really display the correct fuel mileage instead of the 3% to 5% error.

 

For me, I don't really read all the "problem" threads and then go try to find that problem in my car. I basically get in the car and drive to where I need to go. So far, I haven't found anything that makes me say "wow, there's a problem." Maybe I'm just not picky enough or maybe my car just doesn't have most of those problems...do not know.

 

Interesting poll ggood, thanks! Will be cool to see how it levels out after some more folks have had a chance to vote!

 

I agree with Jeff, "none of the above" would be my choice, also,
meaning that I haven't found any of these to be "real" problems for me, anyway.
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I've selected:

- Car computer overestimates MPG. This is more for the reputation of the product than anything else.

- Slip indicator comes on at full stop. This is a bad feature, not a bug, it's doing what is documented, but not being understood. A new idiot light should be used for Hill Start Assist because clearly users don't understand what a steady slip indicator light means.

- Screen burn-in. Pixels on a VFD shouldn't fade after only a few months.

- Brakes grabbing in reverse. The brakes grab in both directions in my experience - Toyota needs to find a brake material that works well when the brakes are cold as well as when the get hotter. Creep needs to be toned down when you're on the brakes - the motor produces a lot more torque than a conventional transmission would. The problem is significantly less serious in neutral.

- Momentary loss of braking power when navigating over a bumpy surface of pot hole. Better feedback needed that ABS has kicked in, potentially be less sensitive to slips.

I didn't select 'Cruise Control requires too much brake pressure to cancel' - that's an adjustment issue, the brake light switch isn't coming on early enough, which will be an issue on the individual car that has the problem. I'd also remark that the brake-cancel is an emergency feature and you should expect to be braking hard for it to kick in. If you want to cancel CC in normal circumstances, you pull the stalk in the appropriate direction.

 

Agreed.

Out of the list, I picked three concerns which I deemed to head the list. However, none of these are really "problems". None of these have left anyone stranded or without a vehicle. They are nuisances, to be sure, and should be remedied. However, they are just that -- nuisances.

 

"...I'm wondering how many people think each of the above poll items constitutes a real problem that should be fixed or redesigned by Toyota..."

Interesting to note how many have misinterpreted your question, you ask, "how many people THINK each of the above Pole items constitutes a real problem that should be fixed or redesigned", it DOES NOT ask, Do you HAVE any of these problems?, Do any of these problems BOTHER you? or Are these poorly enginneered items in your opinion?, but rather, do you "THINK" these items should be FIXED or REDESIGNED?

This is asking, despite your lack of inclination as to their worth or usefullness, their design and engineering effectiveness or contribution to the value of YOUR car, do you THINK (as a feature, function or addition to your vehicle) should any of these items be FIXED or REDESIGNED???

David (aka Blind Guy)

 

none of the above

 

I also would vote 'None of the Above' because none of them are problems for ME.

 

Thank you for creating this poll. If nothing else, it may help quantify the number of people affected by these issues, assuming that folks only answer if it's an issue on their car. You seem to have searched a lot of threads to discern what people are complaining about.

Some of the 'issues' that you mentioned have already been confirmed as a driver issue, while others may just be under-reported issues with may continue to be reported at a higher rate.

For me, I selected the issues that I believe to e real issues, such as the cargo net separation, whether or not it affected me. Based on the facts, it would seem that this problem would occur if I installed one, so I would say that it requires a fix from Toyota.

Some of the other issues, may simply be a glitch with a specific car, or related piece of hardware (such as Nav DVD not being recognized), where not all folks with NAV may have this, but could be something that affects 5% of cars with NAV (as opposed to the cargo net issue, which presumably would affect all users due to a potential design flaw).