Car Questions (Page 30)

A 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid owner has a loud noise coming from her SUV every time she puts it in reverse. It's so concerning that she took it to the Toyota dealer, and they told her not to worry about it because they all do it. What would you do?

Does the Tesla Model 3 have a cooling issue? An owner reports that her 2021 Model 3 fails to cool down in the Arizona heat. She has cabin overheat protection and turns the AC on with the app, but nothing works. She asks, Is the AC just not great or what?

A Tesla Cybertruck owner attempts to determine why his truck's alarm sounds in the middle of the night. He lives in the middle of nowhere; finds his door slightly open and the window partially down. There are no footprints, and nothing is disturbed.    

Unexpected bills months to years following a car accident are not uncommon. Here's one part of your car insurance many owners make the mistake of choosing too little coverage.

A Ford dealer owner says that the Ford F-150's auto-stop-start technology is damaging your engine. He explains what is going on and then proceeds to show F-150 pickup owners how to turn off the annoying system. Does it annoy you? Here's how to disable it.

A 2025 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss owner is having problems with his truck after only 231 miles. He lost power steering and brakes. The dealer has replaced the power steering unit twice, but it has been at the dealer for 38 days and remains unresolved. 

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner can't believe his ears when he's at the Toyota dealer. He does a double take and says, 'What did you just say?' He has a new Tacoma that has more chipped paint than his 8-year-old F-150. What the advisor says is unbelievable. 

An important self-check for Toyota owners to verify whenever an update during a repair was performed on their vehicle.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says that his truck will soon be able to pick him up with a single command. It's not science fiction. It's not five years away. It's already starting right now, he says with confidence. It's coming, he says, so get ready for it.

A new 2024 Toyota Tacoma pickup owner had a serious tire blowout with only 148 miles on the vehicle. It could have been deadly driving at highway speeds. He got the truck stopped safely, but the tire was toast. Now, he had to find out why it happened.

A Tesla Cybertruck buyer says his order was a nightmare. Tesla staff lied about transferring fees, charged him double, and, despite a substantial down payment, the loan process stalled, among other issues. He's canceling his order and demanding a refund.

Beth traded her old Honda for a Toyota 4Runner, a "smartphone on wheels," that’s tracking and selling her data. She turned off initial settings but then discovered it was still stealing more. Horrified, she opted out of all data collection and sharing.

Does a Redline a day keep the carbon buildup away? A RAV4 family member poses the question of whether there is a benefit to redlining their family's 2018 RAV4 on occasion.

A New Toyota RAV4 owner has a complaint about his 2025 Hybrid RAV4, but is it really something to complain about? Not everyone agrees.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner loves his truck, but he's selling it. Tesla said it would offer an extended-range battery, which would have been the answer for this owner to pull a travel trailer. Now, he's selling his hand-washed, garage-kept Cybertruck. 

A 2023 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD, 14,600 miles. A clunking sound. The dealer diagnosed a faulty transfer case and five seals. Eight days later, it was supposed to be fixed, or so the owner thought. The clunk remains, so what's next for this troubled RAV4?

The owner of a new 2025 Chevrolet Suburban recounts a terrifying experience with brake failure shortly after purchasing the vehicle. The nightmare scenario of her car not stopping became a reality on a 50 mph road, prompting an involuntary panic attack. 

Toyota dealership accused of dodging responsibility for aftermarket add-on installation on a new 2025 Rav4 sold to a Toyota customer.

First, imagine seeing a pink Cybertruck. Then, you discover it’s an undercover cop car. Now you’re in disbelief because you can’t fathom a cop driving it. It’s great for undercover, because who would ever suspect this 'cute' cruiser is on official duty?

Military Service family member discount red flag used to scam Toyota Camry owner. Here's how to determine whether this is a scam or the real thing right away.

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 customer is frustrated because the free trial for Toyota Drive Connect has expired, and Toyota now charges $15 per month to continue using the service. Kevin is not alone in thinking he shouldn't have to pay to use his car's technology.

A Honda Accord owner questions the Honda Service Department's mechanic's abilities because he had to refuse their work multiple times before accepting his vehicle. Plus, the one thing you must do before turning your car over to a mechanic.

Fired Tesla executive Omid Afshar, who spent "Model 3 hell" holidays and late nights with Elon Musk, went from the inner circle to being an outsider. It's a story of loyalty and sacrifice, and it makes us wonder about the cutthroat world of Tesla.

A 2021 Tesla Model 3 owner is locked out, has a dead 12V battery, and no app warning; a tow truck driver reported six similar cases during a Georgia heatwave. Additionally, his Tesla's warranty is about to expire. Here is what Tesla owners need to know.

New Rav4 owner asks if Toyota’s 10-year Service Agreement is worth the cost. These important considerations may help when the Toyota salesperson recommends this option, which I ultimately agreed to for one key reason that others may not have considered.

Nicholas has just purchased a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss, thinking it's a great truck. However, he is having second thoughts about the purchase. He's had more problems with it in just a few months than any truck he's ever had. 

Kim sold her Hyundai Santa Fe, which no longer runs, to a car dealer, purchased a Chevy Traverse, and a few months later received an insurance claim from GEICO for an accident in New York despite living in Ohio. Sadly, this could happen to anyone. 

Proven, safe, and reliable used cars, SUVs, and trucks that have significantly depreciated will save you thousands of dollars, promises Consumer Reports in their latest best used car recommendations update for July 2025.

Is this 2024 Toyota RAV4 a lemon, or is Toyota's quality slipping? Pam says her new RAV4 Woodland has too many problems even to count. Is it just the Toyota RAV4 Woodland that has issues, or is the quality slipping across all RAV4 models? 

Do the 2022 Honda CR-V and other Honda models have a problem with their radar safety tech? Dan, who owns a 2022 CR-V, needs to replace his radar unit and says it will cost $4,300 for the dealer to do so. Here is what Honda CR-V owners need to know.