Shortly after purchasing our 2008 HL Sport (Sandy Beach) back in November the weather finally cooperated to allow a road trip to try out the moon roof. Approaching 40mph, with moon roof wide open, there was a very noticeable and annoying vibration in the roof just above the driver's window. Understandably there will be some "wind" noise with an opened moon roof but the vibration is so loud and annoying I have to keep it closed or deflect it upward when traveling 38-50 mph. Now, by taking your hand and applying pressure on the area of the roof the vibration stops or is at least not as noticeable.
I would never consider having it open while cruizing the interstates but certainly had every intention of enjoying it at other times.
We finally got around to getting the toyo to the dealership today and they knew right off the bat about this "inherent" problem. Uh-oh, the "I" word.
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The service manager acknowleged there have been reports, including one customer with a 2007. Others with the 2008s have NOT been resolved. The manager's initial thought as way to correct would be try installing a wind shield; he stated they probably would be willing to work out a "cost-share" arrangement with us. In the meantime, he has asked that we bring the toyo back in the near future for the regional Toyota rep to inspect. The dealership's service manager stated he wanted to be sure Toyota was fully aware of this "inherent" problem.
Unfortunately, dealership was unable to locate a shield for the 2008 HL. TOYO is obviously lacking in available accessories for the 2008. A friend of a co-worker with a 2008 HL experienced the same problem that took approximately 6 months to resolve. We're in process of trying to contact these individuals for details.
We also discovered an incredible "wind tunnel" noise with windows rolled down. I can't recall the sequence and if all windows and/or moon roof was open. But it was something I've never experienced in a vehicle. Some of you may recall as children having to ride in the back seat on those long family trips during the hottest part of the year in vehicles NOT equipped with a/c, windows rolled down, hair flying unless you wore a scarf, etc. That level of wind noise paled in comparison to what we experienced in the 2008 HL.
We will post updates as they come in.
I would never consider having it open while cruizing the interstates but certainly had every intention of enjoying it at other times.
We finally got around to getting the toyo to the dealership today and they knew right off the bat about this "inherent" problem. Uh-oh, the "I" word.
Unfortunately, dealership was unable to locate a shield for the 2008 HL. TOYO is obviously lacking in available accessories for the 2008. A friend of a co-worker with a 2008 HL experienced the same problem that took approximately 6 months to resolve. We're in process of trying to contact these individuals for details.
We also discovered an incredible "wind tunnel" noise with windows rolled down. I can't recall the sequence and if all windows and/or moon roof was open. But it was something I've never experienced in a vehicle. Some of you may recall as children having to ride in the back seat on those long family trips during the hottest part of the year in vehicles NOT equipped with a/c, windows rolled down, hair flying unless you wore a scarf, etc. That level of wind noise paled in comparison to what we experienced in the 2008 HL.
We will post updates as they come in.
