OEM Radio Malfunction Prevalence

just got mine replaced todaY

 

Had my amp replaced in my 09 and have not had a problem since. It has been a few months now.

 

Mine started screwing up on the 2nd day I had it. It does all the abnormal stuff. It's been about 2 months since I went to the Dealer and complained about it. It's still on backorder, should be here soon.....

 

It's just the crappy OEM radio... your electrical system is fine. Feel free to replace it with an aftermarket unit whenever you're ready.

Good luck with that. The problem is they can't get the replacement units (because SO many people all over the country need them). There's nothing you can do to make them get your replacement any sooner. They get it when they get it. The question is... do you really want it? I'm on my second unit now - and it's actually worse than the original. Toyota screwed us on this one.

 

OK. I started this poll because I'm getting a 2010 dc or, and I wanted to know if I was going to have trouble with the unit before I switched to aftermarket. If/when I sell the car, I would want to put back the original and take out my stuff, especially the speakers.

Has anyone heard of any trouble with the 2010 radios? My Taco should have arrived on 9/26, but I haven't heard from the salesman. It's going to have the DZ option (6-disc CD changer/satellite radio prewire) which I didn't want, but the salesman said declining it would mean putting in for a full custom factory order--which I wasn't willing to do.

 

07 DC sport, I had one problem where the right side speakers cut out for a little bit, only did it once, with after market the steering controls still work right?

 

I purchased my '09 Tacoma on 7/25/09. Radio malfunctioned on 7/26/09. Dealer ordered a replacement on 7/27/09. Still waiting for new radio.

 

I never had any problems with my stock radio in my 2009 base model, but I replaced it with a JVC KW-XG700 that sounds MUCH better!

 

My factory sub behind the rear seat sounds like it is shorting out? The truck only has 800 miles on it. I gotta drag it back to the dealer

 

Got mine replaced in my '09 4/6/09. Started having problems with it again around 7/8/09 and was told by the dealer another was on order. Still waiting for another radio.

 

'09 with "base" radio - yep its as flakey as filo dough in cheese spinach pie. Mine didn't even last long enough to complete the drive out the dealership parking lot. A friend thought I was kidding about the radio - until he took a ride in my truck and witnessed it for himself.

Five of "... six to seven..." week ETA for the warranty replacement as of today, but I have my doubts as to whether or not they'll actually keep to the timetable.

If I had to punt the factory unit, I think I'd go for the Kenwood GPS/DVD setups (non-motorized screen, for longevity). Scosche makes both dash kits and factory harness adapters...

 

my taco is not even 10 mos old and i am going on my 3rd radio already. eventually, i will just say uncle and go aftermarket.

 

thats what i did man i replaced 3. 1 a month for the first 3 months, its a win win situation when you do ,your speakers sound alot better and no more trips back to the dealer

 

I have a 2009 4x4 BASE model with a stock radio/CD unit... It refuses to read CD's and the volume control is inoperative ever now and then. Out of frustration, I hit the top of the unit hard and it worked. I am planning on taking it in soon for a replacement.
I also have a hessitant start when turning the ignition. My '87 4Runner started quicker than my 09!

 

MY '09 Access cab radio just started turning itself off. About 12,000 miles on it.

 

Welcome to the world of the "possessed radio!!!". We heard from Toyota direct about ours finally. It will be in around the 15th. We'll see...........

 

09 4500 miles, dealer says at lesat 6-8wks for fix, he actually suggested I just buy a aftermarket radio myself. I had to laugh brand new $30k with a POS radio that doesnt work & he tells me the wait is so long I should pay for and install an aftermarket myself. Terrible!!!!!

 

Tegdog......maybe you should call the "Toyota Experience Center" 800 number like we did. We were kind of brushed off several weeks ago when we called about the status of the radio order. That's when we called the 800 number and got a call the next day from the service manager and then the subsequent call from Toyota directly. They should know what the dealer told you............b-a-a-d!!!!

 

So I have had my tacoma since May and still have not gotten a replacement radio. I finally decided to install an after market radio with blue tooth and satellite tuner. However, am trying to figure out how to keep the functionality of the auxillary jack so I can just plug my iphone in that way. Anyone know anything about that.

Also, I was so angry about the radio thing I have filed a complaint with Toyota and the better business bureau. I have never been treated so badly by a service department. What if this were a transmission or safety issue. Would a 6 month wait be acceptable?

 

I was driving home tonight, and went to tune through stations on the FM, and it only lets me go to the preset station, and then the station immediately above it. Also, the up/down buttons skip a lot of stations when it cycles through. Looks like I'm going to the dealership tomorrow.