Toyoto Prius Recall

Realrammstein · 10-14-2005, 10:38 AM

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/scp_v3/...05226&ch=68276

favorite line:

The gasoline engine *may* start working again if the driver restarts the vehicle.

Chgoman · 10-14-2005, 10:44 AM

I got notified of the recall a few months ago and got mine in for the recall. A big glitch, but on the positive side, since you have the Hybrid motor, the car doesn't die on you. You still have time to get off the road.

Still worth every penny to me, although since we can drive in the carpool lane alone now, my wife has stollen my car...

mechmike0034 · 10-14-2005, 11:00 AM

From the Dow Jones newswire:

Quote:

Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it will recall 160,000 of its Prius gasoline-electric hybrid cars worldwide due to a possible problem with the engine.

Engines in some Prius cars overseas have stalled while driving, causing the vehicles to operate solely on the electric motor. A glitch with the electronic control units may be to blame, a Toyota spokeswoman said.

No accidents or injuries related to the engine problems have been reported, the spokeswoman said.

Hybrid cars are powered by both gasoline engines and electric motors, using either one of these power sources or both depending on the driving conditions.

Toyota, a leading hybrid vehicle maker, will repair all the recalled cars for free. The costs to the company are not yet known, the spokeswoman said.

The company plans to recall 75,000 Prius cars in the U.S., another 70,000 in Japan and the remainder in Europe, Australia and other markets.

Toyota launched the Prius in 1997 and sold 125,700 Prius vehicles globally last year.

faither · 10-14-2005, 11:45 AM

Saw it this morning. It's only a SW update that's required.

InfiniteNothing · 10-14-2005, 12:52 PM

Better they catch it now than later. Though this should validate some of the 8 year old computer skeptics.

bachviet · 10-14-2005, 11:47 PM

Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart

brainsmile · 10-15-2005, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chgoman

I got notified of the recall a few months ago and got mine in for the recall. A big glitch, but on the positive side, since you have the Hybrid motor, the car doesn't die on you. You still have time to get off the road.

Still worth every penny to me, although since we can drive in the carpool lane alone now, my wife has stollen my car...

how much mpg do you get?

Chgoman · 10-17-2005, 08:08 AM

I average about 44 MPG. I could get better if I wanted to drive more conservatively, but I do a lot of driving and not many people pass me on the freeway.

faither · 10-19-2005, 10:35 AM

On a conservative take (avoiding HWs where possible) I get 56-58 MPG (56.5 right now), with my best tank being 60.3. Mixed HW & local drops it to 52-54.

Still haven't received a recall notice, though. Maybe mine wasn't affected.

cheapie · 10-19-2005, 11:06 AM

do you like it aside from the obvious benefit of the fuel milage? is it fun, quick, comfy, etc.?

faither · 10-19-2005, 07:55 PM

It's tremendously fun to drive...great layout and instrumentation, kickin' stereo (with added satellite and sub), cool look, major geek factor.

Chgoman · 10-20-2005, 08:32 AM

It really is a fun car. Over the years, I've had a 2 Jeeps, a Trans Am and a Truck. I don't drive cars that I don't enjoy. The Prius actually has pretty good pick up and power, partially due to the fact that the electric motor puts out maximum torque immediately (it doesn't ramp up with RPM's like a conventional motor). If your expecting v8 power, you'll be dissapointed, but hey, it's not a muscle car.

cheapie · 10-20-2005, 08:37 AM

i drive a civic so i'm not really worried about pickup. i noticed that it has more interior space than a civic.

10-14-2005, 10:38 AM	#1
Realrammstein Lieutenant Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: Hayward Posts: 915	Toyoto Prius Recall http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/scp_v3/...05226&ch=68276 favorite line: The gasoline engine may start working again if the driver restarts the vehicle. __________________ never challenge an idiot, he will bring you down to his level and beat you with experience. Drive it like you stole it: http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/...y/media/516514

10-14-2005, 12:52 PM	#5
InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	Better they catch it now than later. Though this should validate some of the 8 year old computer skeptics. __________________ As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals.

10-14-2005, 11:47 PM	#6
bachviet What's Da Pho*? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SoCal (714) Posts: 13,296	Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart __________________ Dell Dimension 9200 \| Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz) \| 4x1GB DDR2 \| 256MB nVidia GeForce 8800GT Dell Studio 17 \| Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6GHz) \| 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz \| 1GHz ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Intel P4-C 3.0GHz \| ECS 865PE-A \| 3x512MB PC3200 \| 128MB PNY GeForce 6600GT

10-19-2005, 11:06 AM	#11
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 13,038	do you like it aside from the obvious benefit of the fuel milage? is it fun, quick, comfy, etc.? __________________ 70% of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Bob Sanders

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-14-2005, 10:44 AM	#2
Chgoman Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 696	I got notified of the recall a few months ago and got mine in for the recall. A big glitch, but on the positive side, since you have the Hybrid motor, the car doesn't die on you. You still have time to get off the road. Still worth every penny to me, although since we can drive in the carpool lane alone now, my wife has stollen my car...

10-14-2005, 11:45 AM	#4
faither Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: FL Posts: 3,240	Saw it this morning. It's only a SW update that's required.

10-17-2005, 08:08 AM	#8
Chgoman Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 696	I average about 44 MPG. I could get better if I wanted to drive more conservatively, but I do a lot of driving and not many people pass me on the freeway.

10-19-2005, 10:35 AM	#10
faither Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: FL Posts: 3,240	On a conservative take (avoiding HWs where possible) I get 56-58 MPG (56.5 right now), with my best tank being 60.3. Mixed HW & local drops it to 52-54. Still haven't received a recall notice, though. Maybe mine wasn't affected.

10-19-2005, 07:55 PM	#12
faither Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: FL Posts: 3,240	It's tremendously fun to drive...great layout and instrumentation, kickin' stereo (with added satellite and sub), cool look, major geek factor.

10-20-2005, 08:32 AM	#13
Chgoman Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 696	It really is a fun car. Over the years, I've had a 2 Jeeps, a Trans Am and a Truck. I don't drive cars that I don't enjoy. The Prius actually has pretty good pick up and power, partially due to the fact that the electric motor puts out maximum torque immediately (it doesn't ramp up with RPM's like a conventional motor). If your expecting v8 power, you'll be dissapointed, but hey, it's not a muscle car.

10-20-2005, 08:37 AM	#14
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 13,038	i drive a civic so i'm not really worried about pickup. i noticed that it has more interior space than a civic.

User Name
Password
Remember Me?