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#2028 of 4692 Re: Hesitation, which models [landdriver] by hmurphy Nov 22, 2004 (7:49 am)
Replying to: landdriver (Nov 21, 2004 8:41 pm) Yes, my V6 AWD doesn't hesitate, so if that's what you want, I wouldn't rule it out -- just do a very careful test drive. Replies to this message: wbay (Nov 22, 2004 11:12 pm) gol (Nov 23, 2004 11:02 am)
#2029 of 4692 Re: Hesitation, which models [hmurphy] by wbay Nov 22, 2004 (11:12 pm)
Replying to: hmurphy (Nov 22, 2004 7:49 am) I've been really paying attention to how much I depress the accelerator when rounding corners and in other situations where the hesitation occurs. I've noticed that the less I press, the less it hesitates. Stomp it to the floorboards, and the car will practically die everytime. Press the accelerator half way down, little hesitation occurs. Counter intuitive way to drive, but seems to work. Curious if this works for others who have the hesitation issue. Replies to this message: gol (Nov 23, 2004 11:02 am)
#2030 of 4692 Cold Engine Hesitation by gol Nov 23, 2004 (11:02 am)
Replying to: wbay (Nov 22, 2004 11:12 pm) I drive '04 V6 FWD bought in Aug. I was very frustrated with hesitation. and still I am. But I am successful in reducing it and not eliminating. Atleast in my case I observed more hesitation when the ENGINE is COLD. Everytime you start the vehicle , just let it warm for 5-7 mins (I know its very annyoying and not possible everytime) and the hesitation is reduced . Try this if it helps for you guys and post the results.
#2031 of 4692 Pardon me.... by wwest Nov 23, 2004 (1:13 pm)
But I am beginning to notice a consistency in these hesitation reports, so my I ask....?   I am hearing 2-3 seconds of hesitation after application of WOT, wide open throttle.   I am also hearing that oftentimes there is entry to a turn involved.   Is it possible that the reports of 2-3 seconds of hesitation before acceleration correlates to exiting the turn, straightening, or beginning to straighten, the stearing wheel?
#2032 of 4692 Hesitation - Sounds Serious by scoti1 Nov 24, 2004 (6:00 am)
This hesitation problem sounds serious. It is important for all having this problem to document it with the appropriate agencies. This has been mentioned by others before, but it is worth repeating. You can file a complaint at NHTSA.gov and request that they investigate the problem because it could be a serious safety problem. Also, if you are being denied a repair under warranty, you should also report it to the Federal Trade Commission (www.FTC.gov) because they look into warranty issues. The Center for Autosafety (Autosafety.org) site is also an excellent site to post your problems. Don't forget to also contact your state Attorney General's office to file a complaint. If this problem is happening frequently, then Toyota can be required to take it more seriously.
#2034 of 4692 05 AWD Limited by tomkat24 Nov 24, 2004 (8:02 pm)
2005 AWD Limited V6, Can not reproduce the hesitation problem. I have tried all the reported issues here, slow 10-20 then hit the accelerator, slow and hard turn left/right then punch it and still no hesitation. Maybe the issue is sporadic and not consistent with all models? Just wanted to add my experiences so that others will not think that this issue happens to all vehicles produced.
#2035 of 4692 05 AWD V6 by beemerman2k Nov 24, 2004 (9:01 pm)
We just bought a new Highlander and we have about 1000 miles on it to date. I also cannot replicate the hesitation problem. I bought the car, THEN read about this problem on this site, so I am/was very eager to try to replicate this problem.   Whether I have to deal with it or not, I hope it gets resolved quickly. Aside from the potential for injury or harm to occupants, the resale value of these vehicles will fall like a rock if word gets out. Replies to this message: scoti1 (Nov 29, 2004 7:36 am)
#2036 of 4692 Unable To Reproduce Hesitation by pilot130 Nov 25, 2004 (12:37 pm)
My wife's 2004 shows no indication of this problem, no matter how hard I try to reproduce it. My dealer's Service Manager says there have never been any complaints about it that he knows of. If it does exist,I don't think it affects very many Highlanders, and it certainly isn't a safety issue like the sudden and unexpected accelleration issues referred to above. I also don't think it's likely resale values will be affected one way or the other.
#2037 of 4692 Hesitation by scoti1 Nov 26, 2004 (5:25 pm)
Sounds like the hesitation is happening on some but not all vehicles. It will be difficult to tell how prevalent the problem is and even more difficult to get Toyota to remedy the problem if not reported to the NHTSA. Please report this if you have the problem so that NHTSA can determine if it is persistent enough to warrant an investigation. Even if there is only a small percentage of Highlander owners having the problem, a recall and repair is needed since it sounds like this could be a serious hazard. I would be more concerned about personal safety than resale value.

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