2006 Toyota Corolla Consumer Discussions Page 7

Toyota Corolla Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2006 2007 Toyota Corolla Front Seat Noise [bcorolla]

Written by: dadof6 on Mar 01, 2007 04:16 AM

Good news bcorolla. Time will tell if they'll have to Locktite the track bolts. Read More...

Re: 2006 2007 Toyota Corolla Front Seat Noise [dadof6]

Written by: bcorolla on Feb 28, 2007 01:01 PM

I have great news. After speaking to the DSPM I thought I was stonewalled. The agent at the Toyota Experience hotline said that I was free to go to another dealership to get another opinion. And that I did. I went to Wondries Toyota and they quickly assessed the problem. They brought out the Master Technician and did a road test. Within an hour, I got my car back and ... Read More...

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Written by: fastandstyle on Feb 20, 2007 08:24 PM

if you analize the toyota design strategy you will find a pattern that follows this way. Lexus box modelo 2000 to 2005 tranfer the design to corolla 2003, then corolla 2003 tranfer the design to yaris o echo 2006. Now is the same.... Lexus and Camry tranfer the box to corolla 2008, and then in 2011 corolla tranfer the box to Echo. This design have some logic if you think ... Read More...

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Re: 2006 2007 Toyota Corolla Front Seat Noise [bcorolla]

Written by: dadof6 on Feb 16, 2007 01:25 PM

The DSPM IS the face of Toyota to the customer so he should have met with you face to face even if he couldn't tell you what you wanted to hear. Have you duplicated the noise for the SM? Have you spoken with Toyota National Customer Assistance Center about you issue ? 1-800-331-4331 Read More...

Re: 2006 Corolla front seat noise [bcorolla]

Written by: user777 on Feb 16, 2007 09:58 AM

"operating as designed". sort of like the kiss of death. duplicate the issue in a number of other cars and it's suddenly a "normal characteristic" no matter how absurd it seems... geesh. quality. doing right by the customer. this is what toyota strives for, right? why don't you have someone you think is mechanically savvy drive the vehicle while you listen from ... Read More...

Re: 2006 2007 Toyota Corolla Front Seat Noise [dadof6]

Written by: bcorolla on Feb 16, 2007 09:33 AM

I never even met with the DSPM. He claimed that he had 2 other people with him at the time of the inspection (a technical specialist and the shop foreman). He refused to show me the car in person. It seems as though after the DSPM has inspected the car, his decision is the final verdict - there is practically no negotiation. What would be the best course of action to proceed? ... Read More...

Re: 2006 2007 Toyota Corolla Front Seat Noise [bcorolla]

Written by: dadof6 on Feb 16, 2007 03:26 AM

Did the DSPM duplicate your noise,while you were with him, in the other cars he compared too yours? This is the only way Toyota can claim it to be a normal noise. Keep in mind that the DSPM is a business degree not a technical degree position in Toyota. Hopefully an FTS (Field Tech Specialist) will be sent to inspect your noise. IMHO the noise is not a safety issue just ... Read More...

2006 2007 Toyota Corolla Front Seat Noise

Written by: bcorolla on Feb 15, 2007 03:08 PM

To all Toyota Corolla owners with a vehicle still under warranty (2004-2007), I just spoke with the DSPM (district service and parts manager in the El Monte, Ca district) from Toyota. He compared my new vehicle to other Corollas. According to him, the seat is operating under the tolerances/variances of the design and henceforth, the seat is not warrantable. ... Read More...

Re: 2006 Corolla front seat noise [dadof6]

Written by: bcorolla on Feb 15, 2007 01:04 PM

Apparently there is no technical service bulletin to document this problem. I think that if we pursue this further then Toyota "may" look into the problem. I feel ripped off becuase I purchased a new car to avoid such problems! I am speaking to the DSPM today and will let you know. Thanks for the prompt reponse. Read More...

Re: 2006 Corolla front seat noise [dadof6]

Written by: bcorolla on Feb 14, 2007 00:07 PM

Dadof6 and Micomark, I have a brand new 2007 Corolla CE that is exhibiting this seat noise at approx ~1500 miles. The seat makes a popping noise on acceleration/deceleration and when the seat back is moved back and forth. The noise is extremely annoying and poses as a safety concern. I feel that the seat will give in the event of an accident causing more injury/harm ... Read More...