Owner quotes — Cluster G — Jp New

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

Raw quotes — cluster G (JP + new batch)

Toyota Land Cruiser — raw quotes

• "Squeaky brakes, broken windshields, small fuel tank, lack of interior storage" — FB group: Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "1. The actual fuel economy isn't even close to the advertised (probably the biggest reason) 2. The small fuel tank and range is impractical for most long distance commuters (230-250 miles per tank is average). 3. The engine is remarkably noisy. Other than that, I love my LC250." — FB group: Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "Worth every penny. It's a Land Cruiser. My 2024 has been solid. No issues." — FB group: Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "People buy them thinking they will get great gas mileage being a hybrid. Also they probably realize they are supposed to use premium fuel." — FB group: Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "I only kept mine for 7000 miles. Ended up buying a LC 200. Turns out I am definitely a V8 guy." — FB group: Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "It's not a real Landcruiser" — FB group: Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "Drove mine for a year, traded in and bought new Tundra and found/bought a 2018 LC. Never happier with decision all around…." — FB group: Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series (owner comment, Sept 2026)

Toyota 4Runner — raw quotes

• "I love this thing. Even when I get annoyed with the MPGs or the slow acceleration, I still find myself looking back at it after parking it for the evening." — FB group: 4runner 5th Gen owners USA (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "I just added another one to the family — a 2016 SR5 with three rows of seats — as a birthday gift for my wife; I've had my 2012 SR5 for five years." — FB group: 4runner 5th Gen owners USA (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "Just did a drain and fill on my transmission. 2016, 136k miles. Transmission was shifting perfectly before, shifts even better now... A lot of people think a drain and fill will ruin their transmission if the mileage is high. I'd say that most of these people already had failing transmissions." — FB group: 4runner 5th Gen owners USA (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "I see a lot of people pushing the OTT tune and having done a search I see numerous companies offering plug in tuners or chips to improve the performance. I'd just like to hear what other options are out there that you've gone with and definitely got better performance/response out of your motor." — FB group: 4runner 5th Gen owners USA (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "Yes, it costs a lot of money for a 4Runner. However, it is the most potent and luxurious 4Runner ever built on the assembly line. I've had several 4Runners since 1988... this 2025 Platinum is the best I've been in." — Edmunds owner review, 2025 4Runner Platinum hybrid
• "I haven't heard of anything bad about the turbo I4 in the 4runner/LC250 (apart from people wishing it was a V6)... For me, it's still too soon to tell." — 4runners.com forum member
• "The hybrid's immense torque is a boon off-road, but the throttle tuning leaves something to be desired with a hair-trigger tip-in response that can break traction." — MotorAuthority 2025 4Runner first drive
• "Looking to get my 2025 trd off rd tuned, anyone knows who does OTT here in Chicago area?" — FB group: 6th-Generation 4Runner Mods and Gear (2025+) (owner comment, Sept 2026)

Honda Accord Hybrid — raw quotes

• "I've owned this car approx a week and thoroughly impressed with the gas mileage. Driving on two-lane roads around 50-55 mph." — FB group: 2024+ Honda Accords (11th Gen) (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "I'm the second owner. Has anybody been bombarded with this scam letters about the car's warranty? I get at least 3 per week." — FB group: 2024+ Honda Accords (11th Gen) (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "2024 Honda Accord sport L hybrid. 37k miles, salvage title. Drove it since 12k miles with no issues." — FB group: 2024+ Honda Accords (11th Gen) (for-sale post, Sept 2026)
• "Meet misty blue my 2026 hybrid touring" — FB group: 2024+ Honda Accords (11th Gen) (owner post, Sept 2026)
• "Dealership and Honda is saying it's the high-pressure fuel pump which makes that clicking noise and it's normal and you will have it on all cars. Has anyone ever noticed such noise on their Honda Accord Hybrid 2024?" — DriveAccord forum member (via TorqueNews)
• "Its silky-smooth two-motor setup delivers eye-opening efficiency with minimal trade-offs." — GreenCars, 2026 Accord Touring Hybrid review (Sept 2026)

Mazda CX-5 — raw quotes

• "Thank you Mazda for making the oil change SO EASY!! Great craftsmanship!" — FB group: Mazda CX-5 (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "I love everything about this car" — FB group: Mazda CX-5 (new owner, machine grey metallic, Sept 2026)
• "Hi all….just got a 2025 premium. Love it!….except the radio sucks. Does anyone have the same issue with FM stations cutting out? Has anyone added an FM booster?" — FB group: Mazda CX-5 (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "For those of you that were asking about dealer oil change costs. I just changed the oil in my 2020 CX-5 N/A 2.5L Skyactiv. 1.5 hours on my driveway with ramps... $38" — FB group: Mazda CX-5 (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "200.000km! 2.2 diesel 2013. Problems? Head gasket Turbo Camshaft Radiator. I learn something about this car, after all these issues. Clean your DPF guys!" — FB group: Mazda CX-5 (EU diesel owner, Sept 2026)
• "I've been a Mazda fan for years. Bought three so far. I was waiting for the 2026 model year to shop for a CX-5... I won't get a new car this year after seeing this ridiculous screen. I might look for a 2025." — Reddit (via SlashGear, on 2026 touchscreen)
• "The CX-5 is the smoothest and quietest crossover in its class. It's EV-like in this way. It's even smoother and quieter than my more expensive Venza." — TorqueNews (former 2018 CX-5 owner reviewing 2026)
• "Mazda already admitted they used a batch of inferior exhaust valve stem seals for all 2.5T's manufactured in 2021. The seals will fail causing oil consumption. Don't wait, go get seals replaced at your earliest convenience." — mazdas247.com forum member (valve seal settlement thread)

Subaru Forester — raw quotes

• "We just bought a 2026 Subaru Forester. Some people complain about the Forester for various reasons. Are there Forester owners out there that love their Foresters?" — FB group: Subaru Forester Owner (new owner post, 107 comments, Sept 2026)
• "I have a 2025 Forester Limited. We took a road trip last month from WA state to Southern Utah... I got around 35 mpg on the highway. I put about 3200 miles on it... As of today my car is averaging about 23 mpg in town." — FB group: Subaru Forester Owner (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "Just purchased my 4th Subi, and 1st Forester, over the weekend... a 2020 Forester Premium... Is there anyway to permanently turn off/disable 'AutoStop'?" — FB group: Subaru Forester Owner (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "I have a very well maintained 2024 Subaru Forester really like it and it has 50K miles cause I use it. How many miles do these cars go with good care?" — FB group: Subaru Forester Owner (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "The Forester Hybrid's battery-component warranty covers eight years or 100,000 miles — matching RAV4 Hybrid coverage but trailing some competitors." — thehealthyattitude.com, 2026 Forester Hybrid vs RAV4 Hybrid
• "Real-world fuel economy during testing hit 31 mpg — respectable but notably lower than the EPA's optimistic 35 city / 34 highway rating." — thehealthyattitude.com (test observation)
• "A bracket, a pane of glass and a printed label are assembly and documentation faults. None of them involves the engine, the transmission, the all-wheel-drive system or the driver-assistance hardware." — Road Ethos, on the 2026 Forester's three recalls

Ford Maverick — raw quotes

• "Your Maverick doesn't have to impress the internet. It just has to make YOU turn around and look at it after you park." — FB group: Ford Maverick Truck Owners & Fans (top post, Sept 2026)
• "Gas prices have officially reached over $6 for each grade in SoCaL. I'll be driving the hybrid a lot more these days!" — FB group: Ford Maverick Truck Owners & Fans (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "I have had my new '26 XLT EcoBoost (4k Tow & BAP) for 1 week, and I LOVE it!... I traded in a '17 Jeep Wrangler, and haven't looked back. On a good week, my Jeep was getting 18 mpg, and now I'm getting 29ish." — FB group: Ford Maverick Truck Owners & Fans (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "Just test drove my first Maverick and decided it's perfect for this old man. Now I just have to decide if the lariat is worth the added expense over the XLT." — FB group: Ford Maverick Truck Owners & Fans (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "Yup pulled the trigger on one. Sounds amazing on my 2025 XLT. Installed a Boomba blowoff valve" — FB group: Ford Maverick Truck Owners & Fans (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "Ford has sent us a whopping five recall notices since we purchased the truck last year, one safety-related, two regarding emissions, and two for compliance-related problems." — MotorTrend, 2023 Maverick Hybrid yearlong test
• "The notice states that... 'the engine could fail prematurely. In the event of an engine failure, significant quantities of engine oil and/or fuel vapor may be released' and migrate to ignition sources. That means a fire risk." — MotorTrend (quoting Ford recall 23S27 notice)

Ford Bronco — raw quotes

• "Common 2021 Ford Bronco problems include V6 valve failures, cracking hardtops, fuel-pump failures, tie rod issues, and electrical problems." — Jalopnik, via Threads (Sept 2026)
• "Finally got rid of the factory General grabbers and went with these 285 Toyo Open Country RT Trails. True 33s. Exactly the look I wanted, and C load rated so they ride great." — FB group: Bronco6x (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "My 2 door Base, Sasquatch, 2.7L arrived in AZ today... (Camelback Ford, not a dime over MSRP)" — FB group: Bronco6x (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "Hi! New to the group! Just got a 2026 Heritage. Excited to be part of this group to learn and share. I am looking at different axle back exhausts. Has anyone installed the Flowmaster Outlaw and can provide some feedback?" — FB group: Bronco6x (owner comment, Sept 2026)
• "The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power... Dealers will inspect each vehicle... Engines will be replaced on vehicles that do not pass." — Ford/NHTSA via Autoblog (Sept 2024 recall)
• "Ford has determined that the hard tops fitted to most three- and five-door 2021-2022 Bronco models can crack or delaminate at the outer skin, which... 'can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle.'" — Carscoops (2026 roof recall)
• "With 20 different recalls since its release, the most common problems of the 2021 Bronco include the V6 engine suffering from catastrophic valvetrain trouble, cracking hardtops, tie rod failures, and fuel-pump failures that can cause engine stalling." — Jalopnik (Sept 2026)