Does Toyota have a paint recall?
Toyota has announced a new customer support plan for vehicles with peeling white and blizzard pearl paint. The paint can degrade very rapidly. The problem affects nearly 2 million vehicles. Models included in the program include the Toyota Camry, 4Runner, Corolla, Avalon, Lexus GX, or Scion IQ or XB.
How long does a 2010 Corolla last?
If you’re considering a Toyota Corolla, you may be wondering, “How long do Toyota Corollas last?” With regular service and maintenance, the Toyota Corolla has a life expectancy of up to 10 years or 300,000 miles. Assuming you take good care of your new Corolla, you could have it for well over a decade.
Why does Toyota paint peel?
The letter to affected customers said: “The covered condition may occur when sunlight over time degrades the adhesion between the factory-applied paint primer coat layer and the base metal electrodeposition layer causing the paint to peel from the metal body part.”
Is there a paint problem on my Toyota Corolla?
This is a common complaint for many new cars, including Honda. Some say it is the environmentally friendly paint they must use. I have only a few chips on my ’07 Camry – I don’t follow cars too close. Good luck, but you won’t win this one, and Honda is no better for stone chips – check the forums. I too am having a paint issue with my Toyota.
What causes a car to have a paint defect?
Maybe your customer had an accident, or maybe the car was exposed to aggressive atmospheric conditions. It is also possible, that mistakes were made during the coating process – maybe the coat thickness was not right or drying times were too short. Sometimes such damage is due to badly prepared substrates.
Why is the paint peeling on my Toyota Scion?
For years, certain Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles have been plagued by peeling white paint, a problem resulting from exposure to sunlight over time. The Japanese automaker is aware of that and calls it a “manufacturing defect,” but no real action was taken and customers whose paint warranty has expired are out of luck.
Is there a repaint for the Toyota Pearl?
Paint and clear coat nowadays is notoriously thin, but this is on another level and it’s about time Toyota fessed up to their mistake. Some hypothesized that Toyota would only repaint affected panels, but that’s asinine and I fully expect Toyota to hook you up with a brand new paint job with some durable paint this time.