1993 Toyota paseo engine stalled and the vehicle suddenly stopped.*Mr the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they assumed no responsibility for the defective engine and blamed the consumer for the problem. The consumer request compensation for the faulty vehicle. *Nm
Engine & cooling
Toyota Paseo Engine problems by year
10 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Toyota Paseo's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest Paseo engine complaints
On 3/29/03 I had my car serviced at worldtoyota on peachtree industrial blvd. I had an oil & filter change, 19 pt. Inspection, spring service and brakes for a whopping $488. I have had a diagnostics test done on my vehicle within the past 6 months at worldtoyota. In the past year I have also replaced my transmission, main seal, transmission seal and cv axle, timing belt, tune-up and regular oil changes. On 4-28-03 I threw a rod in my engine. I immediately checked the oil and there was no oil in the engine (marked...
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about a 1/4" from tip of dip stick). As confirmed by worldtoyota I have no oil leaks and I have not experienced any smoke or fume emmitting from my exhause. Last emission inspection 1/03. If someone (namely worldtoyota) can give me a feasible explanation as to what happen to the 5 quarts of oil that was supposedly replaced during the oil change I can maybe get some understanding. But oil does not just evaporate out of the engine. My next schedule oil change was 138,019 miles or 5/29/03. I am a single mom and this is my sole means of transportaion. I consistently take necessary steps to maintain my vehicle.
Told by toyota in nevada that the pulley on the alternator side is tearing apart. Is this normal?*Ak
Major maintenance performed 1 to 11/2 weeks prior to engine crankshaft seizing , oil and fluid levels remained okay in spite of engine failure.*Ak
THE AIR FUEL SENSOR HAS POSSIBLY FAILED. *SLC
Plastic radiator failure. No metal replacement parts available for paseo per mechanic.
Driving along highway approximately 50mph ,engine check light came on, within minutes began to feel loss of power, heard a tingy noise and black smoke started to come from underneath the hood and vehicle stopped. In for repair , cause unknown. *Ak
While driving noticed burning smell, pulled to side, popped hood found engine compartment in flames, fire dept. Determined failure of fan motor. *Ak
THE CRANK SHAFT WHEN OUT. TT
VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS STARTING. *SKD
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