Toyota Prado 2012 Problems

It seems to be a common problem with Toyota diesels, and one that doesn't have a fix. Others I know of have had the injectors replaced, only for the problem to come back a few months later. Go to a diesel engine specialist and get their advice.

No. The manufacturer determines the vehicle's towing capacity taking into consideration things like the design of the vehicle, its rear axle load, tyres and the effect the trailer will have on the vehicle's attitude and stability. You can measure the tow ball weight using bathroom scales, or putting the laden trailer across a weighbridge and getting the weight borne by the axle/axles. The tow ball weight will be the total weight minus the load on the axle/  axles. It's generally about 10 percent of the total weight of the loaded trailer.

As I understand it the offer you've received is the standard offer on the table, and I would accept it.

As you can see with Peter, above, Toyota has approved his claim for repairs, so I suggest you persist with your claim, and I feel confident it will be resolved.

I agree the cracked dash is a turn-off to most buyers; only those hoping to get a car for a bargain price would be in the slightest bit interested. I think Toyota would be well advised to rethink their policy on this matter.

We have had a number of reports of cracking dashes in Prados, but we have been assured by Toyota people when we have checked with them that it is cosmetic only and the operation of the front airbag in the dash is not affected. If it was affected it would make the car unroadworthy, in fact, it would be a safety issue that should trigger a recall.