I've been following this issue Toyota has had for some time?

theflash018 · 14 Jul 2010, 05:50 am

What do you feel are Toyota's main problem. Economically they are devistated. And what ways can they improve?

Cody · 14 Jul 2010, 05:52 am

Toyota's main problem now is credibility, with its integrity in doubt. Even the Japanese government censured Toyota in 2006 for not disclosing and acting upon, over eight years, design flaws implicated in 'loss-of-control incidents' (accidents). Now Toyota is being investigated by the U.S. authorities for the same thing. With fatalities in the U.S. attributed to the 'sticky gas pedal' at 34 and rising, and now 2 such fatalities reported to Transport Canada, it's a serious situation. In the latest round of recalls, Toyota acted only when pressured by government agencies, lawsuits and undeniable adverse publicity over the deaths (911 call involving 4 deaths, etc.). The growing list of serious defects affecting more and more Toyota models is undermining customer confidence, even in those who had previous allegiance to the Toyota brand.

blanderswake · 14 Jul 2010, 05:54 am

Toyota's problem is that they have to beat everyone at everything. They had a reputation for building small, fuel-efficient vehicles. But since Ford and GM trucks outsell Camrys, Toyota had to bring out the Tundra and Sequoia. Also, in striving for perfection, they are heading in the opposite direction. I saw this coming years ago, when I read that the Japanese and Germans wanted to stop and steer their toy cars with completely electronic systems. I know, GM uses an electronic throttle, too, which creeps me out, but luckily they haven't had problems yet.

The Japanese need to learn one very important, very basic rule: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. By the way, Hyundai has a butt-ugly hybrid concept with drive-by-wire steering. Be afraid.

Dave A · 14 Jul 2010, 06:05 am

the main problem is the us media not toyota,every car has recalls and safty issues,so i ask why isnt the media talking about fords recalling tires for blowing up,or gms cadilac escalde that catches fire or any of the 700 recall chevy alone had?

I've been following this issue Toyota has had for some time?

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