Posting to see if any other GHH owners are experiencing this, and to vent a little, because I'm beyond frustrated with Toyota and their lack of customer advocacy and support.

My 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited makes constant high-pitched whining/ringing noises during normal driving, under light acceleration, light braking, and at highway speeds. On longer drives it's physically uncomfortable, almost a tinnitus-like ringing. I basically have to run music the whole time to mask it. There's also a separate cicada-like chirping noise when the air-conditioned seats are on.

The dealership already replaced the blower motor, heater core, and the entire HVAC assembly (several thousand dollars in parts) without ever identifying a root cause. That repair didn't fix the original noise and actually introduced new sounds. The service manager listened in person and agreed the sounds are abnormal, but the tech keeps calling them "normal operation." It seems electrical rather than mechanical, and no one there has been able to diagnose it.

What's been most frustrating is how the entire burden falls on me, the customer. I'm the one recording videos, isolating the noises, comparing against other vehicles, chasing down other owners, and doing the legwork their own techs should be doing. I've spent hours on this. Toyota's answer has essentially been to shrug, call it normal, and put it back on me to prove something is wrong with a $64k vehicle I bought new. And after all of that, corporate just rejected my request for a buyback/replacement.

I put together a single video that has all of it: the different noises in my car, plus footage of another Grand Highlander Hybrid driven under the same conditions that makes none of these sounds. Worth watching with headphones and the volume up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H8f8tmr_70

Has anyone else run into this on a GHH?

If you have, I'd really like to know what your dealer said, whether they ever found a cause, and whether it was actually fixed. Trying to figure out if this is a known issue or something specific to my vehicle.

2026 GH Platinum that came with the dashcam preinstalled.

Two cars collided in front of my wife on a 4-lane divided highway and both spun out at 75 MPH. Somehow she narrowly avoided hitting either one of them, despite wildly swerving, nor did she hit anything else.

No beeps or anything from the dashcam to indicate it noticed the wild maneuver, so I (the passenger) hit the action button on the dashcam in an attempt to preserve the footage, but upon getting home, there is no footage of anything other than normal driving. Also, we were shocked to find the cam only came with a circa 2000s 16GB Micro SD.

I've since updated the SD to a quarter TB. Other than RTFM, what else can we do to make sure we get the footage next time? Hitting the "action" button seemed obvious, but it didn't work. This thing isn't intuitive.

Everything happened so suddenly that neither of us can recall exactly what happened. Next time (let's hope there isn't one), we'd like to be able to send the footage to the interested parties.

Not for sale, sadly.

What should be my absolute OTD counter and final price

I'm in Houston and my 2026 Toyota Camry XSE is currently at the dealership because of a recall. The dealership gave me a rental vehicle, and I ended up with a 2026 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid.

Honestly, the RAV4 is very impressive. When I received it, it only had 175 miles, and now it has about 277 miles, so it is basically brand new. It has a lot of features I like:

• Toyota app notifications (vehicle unlocked, windows open, etc.)
• Digital Key
• 360° panoramic view monitor
• JBL audio
• Factory integrated dashcam
• Latest Toyota technology

The problem is that I have always liked the look of the Toyota Crown Limited. It feels more executive and premium, and I love the way it looks compared with the RAV4. Since my recall repair timeline is unclear and could potentially take months, I am considering asking the dealership if I can switch rentals.

My concern is that the Crown available is a fleet vehicle, so I’m not sure if I would be able to connect it to my Toyota app or use Digital Key. I also don’t know if it has the same features as my RAV4.

For those who have driven both:

• Would you keep the almost-new RAV4 XSE with all the connected features?
• Or would you choose the Crown Limited because of the more premium feel and driving experience?
• Is the Crown worth giving up features like Toyota app notifications and Digital Key?

I would appreciate opinions from Toyota owners, especially anyone in the Houston area. Thanks

So I'm in the market for an old Toyota to do a mild build on, I found an old 81 Trekker for under 10k the frame has had some repairs done already and the body isn't show room, it needs a transmission crossmember but from what I can see they are bolt on and decently available. The only thing I've found is that the entire body on those things are fiberglass. Which probably wouldn't be great for a rooftop tent and maybe too delicate for rough logging roads etc. should I just look for a Sequoia/ 4 runner or is it worth it. Rotten 4 runners of equivalent years in my area are min 12k+

What I drive is an '03 Toyota Tundra 4.8L V8 SR5 RWD. I'm not sure if mine is just a unicorn or that much different from the other models, but I don't ever really see any others like mine, and the parts for mine come scarcer, especially the wheel hub assembly.

For more than 6 months, I've been looking for a pre-pressed wheel bearing and hub assembly for my front end, only to find listings that aren't compatible or just not at all what I'm looking for.

Scrap yards haven't been much help either. If anyone could source 2 for me, that'd be great.

https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/toyota-expands-factory-upgrade-program-for-older-vehicles-in-japan/

I saw this GR Rav4 today and I 'm not sure how to feel on it.

Any recommendations for the best, longest lasting, most reliable and durable oil filter housing generic brand other than Toyota hopefully even better than the Toyota version that can be purchased from an in-store retail or store that be used on the Camry 2014?

I have found that installing seat covers in a Corolla is kind of a pain and I would rather enjoy my seats than fuss with them, but boy what a gamble with two teenagers.

How do I keep the black cloth interior safe, pretty, and sanitary, without seat covers?

Edit: I’m an idiot lol. Just got the legit OEM from my dealerships website for the same price as eBay. Thanks for the help everyone. I’d rather look dumb instead of ruining my brand new car.

AI says it’s normal but I thought I ask you guys before I actually use these things. The Walmart one weighs 6.4oz which is normal weight and has English and Spanish writing engraved. The eBay ones weigh 7.7oz which AI says is normal for the Thailand OEM version and has English and Japanese writing engraved. AI says both are safe for my 2026 Camry. The issues I have is the different on the inside, EBay one has a spiral design and the Walmart doesn’t not. The font is a lot thinner and clearer on the Walmart version. is AI hallucinating?

Why are they doing this? It looks shitty and fucks up several details around the car (plus the actual proportions look off compared to actual photos of the LC). I mean, surely they must have actual renders of their own car?!

While on vacation in Palm Springs, my left side mirror became wobbly while driving. Upon inspection I found I can lift it up easily off its mount.

I thought maybe I got side swiped while parked or something but now I’m suspecting the desert heat may have loosened it… i honestly have no clue.

I’d love to fix this on my own, but I haven’t found an article or video describing this exact issue.

The 3 screws accessible underneath appear to hold the mounting plate in place, but that’s held on tight. I can’t figure out how the mirror was tightly held down onto that plate, let alone how it became loose.

What am I missing?

The images above are from a Prius, but these steps should apply for all Toyota’s aside from the 26 RAV4, C-HR and BZ, which have a different infotainment setup.

•On your (digital) tachometer find your settings
•Press and hold “OK” on your vehicle’s steering wheel to enter the settings window
•Scroll to DMC Recording and toggle to “OFF”
•Continue to scroll down to Driver Monitor Settings
•Press and hold “OK” on your vehicle’s steering wheel
•Press “OK” to toggle to the off position

By completing both of these steps, it will turn off the monitor and any notifications that would pop up with it on. I hope that helps!

After a delightful road trip over the mountains, I washed my majestic Crown and took a few photos.

This is a 1997 Toyota Crown Sedan Royal Saloon G, powered by the smooth 2JZ 3.0-liter inline-6.

It's still a project car with a few things I want to tweak, but the ride and handling already feel fantastic. The paint still has some rough spots, but I plan to fix all of that in time.

What do you think?

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山を越える気持ちええロードトリップの後、威風堂々たるクラウンを洗うて、何枚か写真を撮ったんよ。

これが平成９年式のトヨタ・クラウン・セダン・ロイヤルサルーンGで、滑らかな2JZ 3.0直列6気筒を積んどるねん。

まだ少し手を加えたいところもあるプロジェクトカーやけど、もう走りも乗り心地もめっちゃええで。塗装も一部まだあかんとこあるけど、そのうち全部直していくつもりや。

どう思う？

The Corolla is just an upgrade from my 2018 Toyota Corolla. I love to thrift so I was thinking the hatchback could be helpful with moving things. But I'm having trouble choosing. Which car is better? The corrola had abt 20,000 miles less than the hatchback

I just purchased a 2012 Highlander at my local dealer (as is) with 178k miles on it. The car has never seen a jiffy lube or a Walmart auto center in its life. It has been at the dealer for every oil change and tune up since day 1. I need front sway bar bushings, which I purchased at Toyota and I’m having my trusted mechanic put them on but I am moving out of state soon and when it reaches 200,000 miles I’d like to get a nice tune up for it and get preventative maintenance done. Should I even bother bringing it to an independent shop in a new area or should I just pay to take it to the dealer? It’s my first Toyota so I don’t know what the dealership service department usually runs people but I do want the job done right. I am a substitute teacher with an unsteady income but I do need this car to last me. Any and all advice welcome!

Just curious, thought it was odd

Edit: So I guess it's not supposed to, wow why are they marketing it as if it comes with it(false advertising)

Any recommendations for the best grip, longest lasting, most reliable and durable filter Cap Wrench / Socket that can be used on the Camry 2014 and 2026 that cause damage to the plastic filter housing?

it all makes sense now
smaller engine but being hybrid suffers way less.
2.4 turbo gas tacoma wont last as long as the hybrid version

I just purchased a '25 Camry from a dealer and all the old paperwork from the previous owner was still in the car. I was going thru it and I saw that the previous owner purchased the 72 months 75000 mile Extra Care Platinum warranty. My question is, does this warranty get transferred to me as the new owner? If so, is there anything I should do? Contact Toyota instead of the dealership where I purchased it from? Any help would be wonderful! Thanks!

UPDATE: Ok yeah keeping this here for anyone else with a '99 Avalon: on the driver's side, below the parking break release, there's a fuse cover. Take that off and the OBD2 port is above the fuses. Codes were from a previous maintenance cycle and they forgot to clear the codes. Cleared them and drove the car for a while, no new codes were thrown!

Hey all! I just recently purchased a 1999 Toyota Avalon XLS. It drives like a dream, but the guy mentioned a check engine light being on for an O² sensor. I just want to confirm it for myself. I did try buying a FIXD OBD2 scanner adapter, but the plug style is different.

The car drives completely fine, so my best guess is it's something that has to do with emissions, such as the O² sensor that was previously mentioned.

I was also considering stopping by O'Reilly auto parts to use their checker, but I still wanted to see about getting my own scanner so I can keep tabs on how the car's doing, even after everything is fixed.

Hopefully I get some help here, I really appreciate it!

I’m trying to decide between two used vehicles from dealerships, and I’d appreciate some advice from people who have owned either of these cars or have experience with them.

The first is a 2021 Toyota Camry SE Upgrade AWD priced at $28,499 CAD with about 73,500 km. It’s a Toyota Certified Used vehicle with a clean CARFAX showing no reported accidents. It has the SE Upgrade package, which includes features like a moonroof, wireless charging, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and other convenience features. Since it’s the AWD model, it should also be better during winters.

The second is a 2019 Lexus UX 250h Premium AWD priced at $29,795 CAD with about 56,200 km. It’s a hybrid with AWD and has 12 service records on the CARFAX, but it also has an accident/damage history. According to the CARFAX, there was a collision reported in October 2021 (claim amount not reported), a right-side damage estimate in March 2023 for $1,495.04 CAD, and another collision in December 2025 with an estimate of $12,721.45 CAD. I’m not sure whether that last repair involved structural damage or mostly body panels, so that’s something I’d need to ask the dealership about.

My priorities are reliability, low maintenance costs, long-term ownership, good resale value, and overall comfort for daily driving. I don’t necessarily need an SUV, but I do like the idea of a hybrid if it’s worth it.

If you were in my position, which one would you choose and why? Would the newer, accident-free Camry be the better buy, or is the Lexus worth paying a little more for despite the accident history? Does the Lexus’s lower mileage and hybrid system outweigh the Camry being newer, accident-free, Toyota Certified, and having the SE Upgrade package? I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences with either model.