Steering wheel and front end shimmies and shakes when braking at highway speeds. Very difficult to manage on mountain highways and freeways. Please have a look at the forum thread regarding this ongoing issue on this vehicle model at this link: https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t60099_ds754672?sntemlid=4482627649#msg1069173 a repair is also described in the forum conversations. Apparently, toyota is not willing to recall.
The worst 2018 Toyota 86 problems
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- Steering1
- Wheels1
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Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Recall number 21V587000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Toyota 86 97
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
What 2018 Toyota 86 owners say
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Is the 2018 Toyota 86 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Toyota 86, fewer than a typical 86 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Toyota 86?
Steering, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota 86 have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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