Toyota Dependability in Question
Camry 2007-2010, Corolla 2009-2010, Highlander 2010, Matrix 2009-2010, Avalon 2005-2010, RAV4 2009-2010, Sequoia, Tundra- These eight models make up two thirds of Toyota’s U.S. auto sales. Every last one of them will be pulled from the market.
These models of vehicles are a danger to the public. They are being recalled because of the possibility that the throttle could stick open. So, Toyota begins their massive recall and and search for a remedy. The company had previously said a solution to the problem could take weeks to produce but gave no indication of a time frame during the day they began to quit selling the new and used cars on the list. USA today reports a senior auto analyst at industry tracker Edmunds.com says that “This is Major, The Eight vehicles involved make up about two-thirds of Toyota brand sales in the U.S.
A large step like this could mean that the problems Toyota is experiencing are nothing short of major and that their fixing of the problem will take a longer and more involved effort than they had previously thought. If you can recall Toyota and Lexus vehicles numbering 4.2 million were recalled due to a similar problem where the gas pedal could get jammed open by the floor mats that they were installing. As serious as they are about the recall of all these vehicles it must leave the consumer to wonder what’s next in the line of tragic mistakes by the Automaker.
Damaged by this news are the Car Dealerships that sell Toyota. They are not allowed to sell these models adding up to about 55% of the Car inventory Nationwide. The next few weeks are expected to be very slow for the Toyota Dealers across the country as they will have to combat both, not being able to sell some vehicles and the fears of the consumer that their safety could be in jeopardy if they buy the vehicle.
The voice from the rest of the Auto Industry has been heard on this issue and rising sales of competitive models from all automakers are expected. Honda is one such brand that has been an industry leader in reliability and safety.
The General Manager, Bill Ingram, of the number 1 Honda dealer in Pa in “comp” sales for 2009 was asked what opportunities this affords his dealership and the Honda franchise. He said “This reinforces the strength of the Honda brand and the quality of the engineering and manufacturing. Again showing Honda is 2nd to none in the automotive business.
We see it each day…Honda has the big 4:
Tops in safety ratings,
Low maintenance and operating costs,
a fuel efficient lineup,
and the highest in resale and residual values.
Honda customers love their Honda’s! “
