My Getz has had problems regularly since I bought it. Most of these have been blamed on "Gremlins" and no reason has been given. Today, I tried to open the car with my auto key and it wouldn't open. When I opened it manually, the alarm didn't go off and when I tried to turn the engine over, nothing happened at all. I have been trying to get on to my Hyundai dealer with no answer. The lights weren't left on and there is no obvious reason why this would be happening.

Hi, I've just bought a new Navara double cab (ex demo with 6k miles on it) off a dealer. The other day I went to start it and it took several times to get going. When it eventually did start it was off cylinders and when I gave it a bit of a rev thinking it might clear the problem the knocking noise in the engine was frightening. Also there was a lot of light blue smoke.

I limped the vehicle back into my driveway and turned it off. After a few minutes I started it again and it was fine accept I can now feel a slight vibration in the cab when the vehicle is ticking over and up to about 2.5k revs. Also and this is incidental, there is a slight noise when I engage the clutch. Is this normal? This is my first Navara and I think it's great but I am a bit concerned.

Thanks Mark

Left the car in to the dealer on Monday to get it looked at. Got a phone call on Wednesday from the dealer’s workshop boss and I quote "We have had several Navara's brought back with the same fault. Nissan are working on a fix". He then went into a whole spiel about the injectors not getting the correct voltage on start up. Also and I quote "It's sort of like a having to reboot a PC after it crashes. Leave it for 5 minutes and start it again and it will be all right".

As for the noise in the clutch the dealership say that it is the transmission and they all have the same noise. I am not accepting this so I asked for my money back as the dealer has nothing to replace my car with...

24 hours later the salesman phones me saying that the mechanic says there is nothing wrong with the car and his boss told him that I would not be getting my money back.

I am well **** off and will not let this issue drop. So any help would be much appreciated.

Haven’t heard about the balance shaft breaking but the timing chains do.

Duncan Basheer Hannon Lawyers acts for a Kia Carnival owner who has suffered economic loss as a result of engine failure of their Kia Carnival. We are now considering commencing a class action for other Kia Carnival owners in similar circumstances.

Duncan Basheer Hannon has received numerous enquiries regarding the proposed class action from individuals Australia wide who own a Kia Carnival that have suffered engine failure and as a result we will be extending the deadline for registration of applications to Friday, 20 November 2009.

If you own a Kia Carnival that has suffered engine failure and you are interested in being involved in a class action against Kia Motors Australia Ltd, please send your name and contact details to jcaruso@dbh.com.au and we will send you a letter providing further information and an application form.

For more information on Duncan Basheer Hannon and our involvement in previous class actions please visit our website: dbh.com.au.

** REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2009 **

Car was making a rattling noise at front of motor but ran fine, apart from getting 500ks out of 75lts. Started up one afternoon and it stopped. Made some interesting noises trying to restart it sounded expensive. Nissan roadside assist came out and he was an ex Nissan mechanic and knew what it was without saying so much. Now Nissan Australia making me jump through hoops, been 2 weeks so far.

Gary,

Sorry to disagree with you on the "otherwise good car" comment. If a car is designed so that you have to spend $1300 to renew a $5 seal and considering all the other problems, then they are Not a good car. It's easy to see how the Nissan name is becoming affiliated with manure.

Provide the seal and bearing number to your local bearing company and see if they have a replacement.

Regards

Beware the new Hilux 4X4. Toyota say it’s normal well don’t buy one they are a knocking machine. All they do is rattle rattle and they say they are looking onto it well **** they won’t do anything. They will **** you into take it for now and we will look into it. That’s what they did to me. Don’t take it they are all **** and they don’t know how to fix it yet. Beware stay away from the new Hilux d4d. I’ve been waiting for two and a half weeks with the answer. We are still looking into it, no one has complained you’re the only one. Well just read all the post **** all these dealers are ****. Can anyone help me please.

I have a Holden Barina TK9 purchased in 2008. Currently, the brake shudders are alarming at any speed over 80ks. My mileage is under 8,000ks. The dealership who carried out the annual first service considers 'checked brakes and tyres - rotated tyres front to rear, all OK'. I have news for them - it definitely is Not OK! I'll Never buy another Holden and I'm getting rid of this one as fast as possible.

I too have this same problem. I went to a mechanic in my local area and they could not find the issue so I went to Toyota directly and they "advised" it "could" be the ECU. So I’ve since been vesting forums looking for answers and seems I'm in a big boat with you all.

My question is - can there be something done so that the ECU thingy stops behaving unusually?

Thanks

Is there anyone in Sydney who can fix this ECU issue?

Thanks

A guy at work had the same problem with his 08 Navara, and apparently the wiring to the rear abs sensors, runs along the front of the rear axle, unprotected, so any rock stone or bit of wood can hit the wiring, damaging it. This causes the ABS to malfunction, and because the intelligent 4WD system relies on the ABS sensors to operate, the 4WD is disabled as well.

The wiring needs to be replaced/repaired, and then protected from mechanical damage.

I have a 2006 Nissan Navara STX as company vehicle in earthmoving. At 70000ks service noticed oil dampness at L/H brake backing plate. Also oil leak at pinion seal. Tried to order new seals and bearing to fix problem. Nissan stated that they can’t supply seal or bearing you must buy complete axle with seal and bearing. Cost $1300 plus fitting. Nothing wrong with axle what a joke. Nissan parts people in NT and Vic have been great and cannot understand the reasons either. Hope others don’t have the same problem.

I thought imported cars with Australian compliance must supply components. Warranty expired July 09. Nissan says Bad luck we have had some problems but not enough to recall. Otherwise good car.

My 2000 T/KOOC Magna has lost its smooth automatic gear change feature. Apparently the computer that controls the gear changing is the culprit. There have been several adjustments to the computer, which then works well, but for only 2 or 3 weeks. I have been told that a new computer will be required, and the entire system re-configured. Also told there are 4 computers in the car, and all have to be done, as well as new keys supplied and programmed to suit the new computer settings. Can anyone confirm that this is the truth, or a Mitsubishi myth? Has it happened to anyone else?

Yep I hear you. My D40 is 4ks old and has been back to the w/shop. I was told by service that they were very experienced with X-trails and I didn't know what I was talking about. That was great I said but this is a Navara. Nissan dealerships are clearly incompetent.

When I rang Nissan Australia I was told confidentially by a service representative that they are managed differently now and customer service is very low on their priority list. So not only do they have a very poor product they also back it up with very poor service. I wonder if anyone has brought it to the attention of the automotive ombudsman and if their office has the power to rectify this ridiculous situation.

In summary, be rid of your D40 and tell everyone you know never to buy Nissan.

John,

I have the same problem with my 2006 Falcon. I hope someone has some ideas.

Bernie

Reply back to me & I can forward information that will assist you to understand what to do etc. There is a class action about to start shortly. Unfortunately the cost to join the class action is around $500.

It is difficult for most “Victims” of KIA's poor quality to find the $500 after they have just spent thousands fixing their car so not a lot of people have joined the class action as was hoped. However enough have joined to still make the Class Action proceed.

To answer your question has anyone had success get money back form KIA. I know of several in WA who have had all or part of their costs refunded by KIA (I got a full refund). But KIA are now starting to dig in their heels & knocking back most claims.

There have been 10’s of thousands of KIA engine failures in their Carnivals from 1999 -2002 in fact over 90% of these engines have failed (That’s Right 90%).

KIA claim to have fixed the fault in their engines in March 2002 & all vehicles since then have been perfect? You only have to read the postings on this site from KIA Carnival owners with vehicles made after March 2002 to realize their claim to have fixed this fault in March 2002 as far fetched.

Regards

We bought a Peugeot 206 last year. Needless to say we bought someone else's problems. In a year's time this car was in for repairs like 6 months. The problem is still not resolved.

The car doesn't want to drive, if you treat it like a racing car and drive it in the revs or in the gears it is fine but don't try to drive like a normal person. The computer is showing engine pollution and then catalytic fault and sometimes it shows only stop complete engine failure.

The dealer is telling us that we are the only one who has problems but if I see all the complaints on the internet then I think it is the worst car ever. Nobody even care to try to resolve this problem. The head gasket was changed the coil was changed ect. Even the mechanics is telling us you buy a Peugeot broken you can't drive it to break. Please we need assistance urgently. I really feel like burning the car to the ground.

After reading the complaints posted was amazed!

I have had the same expensive problem with the Rav4. Taking over 3 months to fix!
First the gearbox, then they said the computer needed replacing! The car had done just over 110,000 with no hard driving as far as I was concerned. Think it was a lemon but no-one wants to know, especially the dealer I bought it from. Toyota needs to look into these problems as it definitely put me off buying another one.

RoadSafe Melbourne Eastern Ranges in partnership with Victoria Police, the Shire of Yarra Ranges, and Honda Australia Rider Training (HART) is holding a Motorcycle Safety Day at the Reefton Junction, Woods Point Road in Reefton.

The event will take place on Saturday 24 October 2009 from 10am to 3pm.

Participants can look forward to receiving information on motorcycle safety, including free advice on motorcycle maintenance, rider training and safety gear. Victoria Police will be in attendance on both marked and unmarked police motorcycles and will be available to discuss rider safety issues and provide information on hoon legislation. There will be a sausage sizzle and participants will be eligible to win $100 and $50 riding gear vouchers provided by the Shire of Yarra Ranges, a Dri Rider riding jacket, and a HART rider training voucher to the value of $200 as part of the raffle prize draw.

Chairperson, RoadSafe Melbourne Eastern Ranges, Mark McGuire said, “The Black and Reefton Spurs are acknowledged as one of the most popular areas for motorcyclists in the state. Approximately 70% of riding in the area occurs over the drier months from October to March. We chose to host the Motorcycle Day at the Reefton Junction in October for these reasons”.

Senior Sergeant Steve Rosewarne said, “During 2008/09, one fatal motorcycle crash resulting in two fatalities and 24 serious injury motorcycle crashes occurred in and around the Black and Reefton Spurs. The Yarra Ranges has the second highest number of casualty crashes for motorcycle riders in the state”.

“The main causes of motorcycle crashes are ones in which the motorcyclist has ridden off the road. Possible causes for these crashes are new inexperienced riders, returning riders unfamiliar with the area or motorcycle, riders using these areas as a form of a time trial and/or riders suffering fatigue from a long ride”, he said.

RoadSafe Melbourne Eastern Ranges, in conjunction with State and Local Governments, works with the local community and local businesses to implement road safety programs that reduce the road toll.

The Motorcycle Safety Day is just one example of the positive impact that RoadSafe has in the community and all motorcyclists are welcome to attend this unique event.

For more information about the Motorcycle Safety Day, please contact: Senior Sergeant Steve Rosewarne ph. 9881 7903

Hi, we have just had our automatic transmission repaired $4,830 in Australia. We were informed that there is a problem with the fuzzy logic computer on models from 2001 to 2004. Toyota are aware of it but as the majority of the breakdowns of the auto transmission happens outside of warranty they are not interested.

Our 2002 Kia Carnival (46,000 klm) blew up on the 26-9-09. Have just got it back (new engine installed, short motor) Cost $7000.00. Has any body had success with compensation from Kia?

Hi to all, I have a brand new 2009 Toyota Hilux Diesel. What a bad mistake. I recommend you drive before you buy. From the day of delivery I jumped into the vehicle and had a really bad noise from 2000rpm. I rang Toyota and they said they would look into it. The rattle is so bad and annoying you won’t drive this vehicle.

Toyota Australia sent some technician that is the state manager who has no idea. He kept saying this is normal. He went and road tested another new one that my friend purchased which is still in their showroom which my friend is refusing pick up. He says that makes the noise so this is normal. I have four other Hilux vehicles from 02/2009 till 06/2009 which are quite. I told him to come listen to these ones but he says it’s not his job.

Oh what a feeling. What else can I say all these guys say there is nothing wrong with their product so I guess all you guys out there be careful. Once you take the keys you own it so don’t take delivery until you road test and note.

Warm up the engine, drive for around fifteen minutes and there you go rattle rattle rattle @ 2000rpm free of charge.

Also I only got 450km on a full tank. You won’t believe these guys until you have to deal with them. I have been in the automotive game for 23 years and never heard a fuel knock from a 1986 diesel as bad as this one.

Very sad for the head guy of Toyota for this state to say it’s normal.

The ‘Guide to Safe Work Related Driving’ has been approved by Victoria’s principal players in the fight against the State’s road toll.

Victoria’s Political, Police and Government instrumentalities have given the ‘Guide to Safe Work Related Diving’ a ringing endorsement.

The ‘Guide to Safe Work Related Driving’ advises employers and employees that company cars and commercial vehicles are work places and as such they fall under health and safety regulations.

Addressing Safety Day at Freight Week 2009, Minister for Roads and Ports, Tim Pallas said that “the Victorian Government sees the ‘Guide’ as an important addition to the community’s armoury in hammering home the road and vehicle safety message”.

Victoria Police, Deputy Commissioner, Ken Lay told the 250 strong audience that work related road accidents stem from the same factors as road traffic accidents right across the board, namely speed, alcohol and fatigue.

“303 people died on Victoria’s roads last year and we suspect 100 of them were work related. If we can make an impact on that 100, our overall road toll will change quite significantly,” Deputy Commissioner Lay said.

The ‘Guide to Safe Work Related Driving’ has been produced by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and WorkSafe, Victoria.

“We firmly believe that, with widespread adoption of the ‘Guide’ and its recommendations within fleet settings, we will see our roads becoming appreciably safer for all,” David Healy, Senior Manager, Road Safety, TAC.

“The ‘Guide’ emphasizes the need for employers and fleet managers to purchase cars with a 4.5 or 5 star safety rating and to not penny pinch on the safety of their workers and their families,” Ross Pilkington, Director WorkSafe, Manufacturing Logistics and Agriculture Program.

“VACC encourages all motorists to take Vehicle Safety seriously. Our data shows 28 percent of vehicles on our roads are unsafe. With the nation’s fleet on hoists week in and week out, we, the Automotive Industry, know the risks some people take with their well-being and the well-being of other road users,” VACC Executive Director, David Purchase, said.

The ‘Guide to Safe Work Related Driving’ is free and available through the following websites:

workcover.vic.gov.au;
tac.vic.gov.au;
vacc.com.au;

Hyundai **** Barry, Honda rules.

The car won't accelerate past 2500 revs. I struggle on the freeway to get past 80 kph. Recently serviced ($190) what do I need to do the repair?