3rd Gen Poll: Rear End Noise howling when feathering throttle

At no surprise the pipe insulation stuffed between the cabin and bed made no real difference. At least I can check that one off.

 

Nice. Not trying to be a dick, was actually just curious.

The buyback was due to the rear end noise I assume? How many repair attempts needed in TX before lemon law?

Glad your new ones are nice and quiet. I'm sure you're happy about that. I'm not brand loyal, but have always regarded Toyotas as great vehicles. Some of the best.

 

- rear end noise
- left stranded 4 times (2 CPS, 1 battery & alternator, radiator leak)
- did not do lemon law. Negotiated my own car exit.

 

Damn, that's rough. Better luck with the new ones.

 

Just to counter the avalanche of bad news here, I had mine TSB'd at 16k miles after suddenly developing the whine on coast for 60-40. I'm about to cross 50k miles and still no noise.

Hopefully Toyota comes up with a fix for you later model guys.

 

Hi there, it’s been a while! Are you sure they didn’t issue you noise canceling headphones with your TSB? JK. Glad to hear yours is doing well.

 

Every time I see this thread I think of ya buddy lol.
You should've installed those bigger tires haha.
What are you driving now?

 

I’m driving my grocery getter GTI (still). I just can’t seem to pull the trigger on anything. I keep hoping Toyota will get this issue fixed so I can get another one. If not I’m going to unload the GTI and drive my son’s Cherokee Trailhawk (getting him a Forester or CX-5) until they redesign the ZR2 or Ranger (will be here in 2021) or until Toyota fixes the Taco. Bottom line is I don’t see buying a truck until at least next fall and that sucks. My last Taco was a painful experience so I need a break (but still want one).

 

I loved my GTI. Was WAY more reliable than my Taco. Somehow.

 

Oddly, our Audi and VW products have been absolutely reliable, crazy reliable. This GTI has been the only one that has given any issues. I firmly believe it’s the most car for the money that you can buy today.

My second gen Taco had its share of issues but they were all fixed. The third gen was a painful experience so I’m going to be super cautious before jumping into another one, hence the reason I’m watching this thread.

 

The only issue I had with my GTI was a rattling heat shield. It was a '12 DSG base. Loved that car.

I'd be hesitant too if I was in your shoes, i'd probably find a 2 year lease on something and see what the next Taco offers in '23 or thereabouts. I'm holding on to mine until a hybrid version comes out. Or they announce the death of the manual. I like my auto, but i'd probably snag a stick just so I can teach my boy how to drive one. He's 7 right now, so I think I got some time to teach him. Not as sure that a manual will still be offered in 8 years though...

 

I hear you on the manual - they are going away sooner than later. I also think we’ll see a hybrid Taco sooner than later. I just hate not having a truck. Every time I need to haul something I get itchy for one but nothing really stands out to me enough to buy one. I might look at a short lease because that’ll get me to redesigned midsize trucks from all the major players.

 

I saw a white ranger the other day with some grey wheels that made the thing actually look good as the white hides some of the goofy body lines, but i'd die buying one knowing a new one is coming as it would crater the already poor resale value of a midsize Ford.

Good luck with your decision.

 

Thanks, brother! Also, I’m the same about buying one, especially with a newer one coming out a year later. No can do, too much money and I’m cheap.

 

I have had pretty good luck with most of my previous VWs too.

 

They went through a period of time where they had some issues and got a bad rap that stayed with them. But, I wonder if a lot of it was lack of maintenance? German vehicles have to be maintained just like they recommend or you’re asking for trouble. I maintained mine well and they’ve been superb. Good to hear from you brother! Hope you’re doing well!

 

My ex fiancé was horrible about maintenance and was still well over 200k on her old Jetta, definitely would have done better if she had actually taken care of it. Doing ok I guess, looking forward to Spring, hope you are doing good.

 

Doing well! Yep, my oldest daughter drove her 06 Jetta for 11 years. Once she got married they never maintained it but that thing still wouldn’t die. They sold it to a kid who is still driving it.

 

Good to hear man. Any lift or suspension mods?

Weird that Toyota hasn't extended the TSB to 19s and 20s. My truck does not have the TSB components.

 

My 19 had it from factory. Still very noisy.