Automotive Troubleshooting in Australia
Common Car Problems: User-Reported Issues and Solutions
| Complaint | Description | Name and Location | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| rev counter | 1995 Toyota Coaster; engine changed to 1HZ Landcruser. | fred Australia, Western Australia, Nilgen | |
| No spark | 1995 Mazda Ford Telstar | Emily Bonney Australia, Wa, Perth | |
| Golf MkV TDI 2L turbo | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | Jack Australia, NSW, Gosford | |
| Blue green fluid coming from near exhaust about 50cm infront of drivers side rear wheel | 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero | Jasper Daniel Norton Australia, Western Australia, Bunbury | |
| coolant overflow motor overheated solution new motor | 2012 Mazda CX-5 | jilan Leeding Australia, queensland, aspley | |
| Non.repairable.tailshaft | 1999 Toyota Estima | Dean Australia, NSW, Bellata | |
| Engine removal | 1972 Toyota Crown | Ikramullah Australia, Tasmania, Hobart | |
| No power at all | 2015 Mitsubishi Minicab MiEV | Marcus Ludriks Australia, NSW, Sancrox | |
| hopped in vehicle wouldnt start no sign of any power vehicle started 20 mins later no problems | 2016 Toyota Coaster 1 comment | Herb wilson Australia, qld, toowoomba | |
| Rocker cover removal | 1993 Toyota Coaster | Wayne Australia, Vic, Ringwood | |
| Traction control triggers ABS even on slight curve | 2003 Toyota Voxy | Andrew Australia, New South Wales, Sydney | |
| Child lock | 2000 Toyota Camry | Louise Australia, NSW, Sydney | |
| Mobility Welcab seat making sound after having a jump start | 2006 Toyota Alphard | Sam Australia, Vic, Melbourne | |
| coolant leak manifold inlet | 2012 Opel Astra | george flynn Australia, TAS, East Devonport | |
| iPhone connectivity | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado; none | james Australia, vic, melbourne | |
| Toyota Prado VX - vibration issue | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado; N/A | joseph Australia, Victoria, Melbourne | |
| I have used the idle up switch on my dash but now my car wont go back to normal idle and the switch stays on I removed the switch entirely and still the idle remains high anybody got any idea what's going on | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado; Nil | Ben vw Australia, QLD, 4650 - Maryborough West | |
| non working horn | 1997 Toyota Dyna; nil | Trevor Australia, Victoria, Warrnambool | |
| Gl clutch | 2004 Hyundai Getz | Shelly Dooley Australia, Qld, Càirns | |
| Blue smoke on acceleration | 1991 Toyota Hilux Surf | Greg Morgan Australia, Queensland, Kooralbyn | |
| Misfire no 4 cylinder | 2005 Subaru Impreza Wagon; Standard 2lt n/a Impreza wagon | Dundee Australia, Nsw, Newcastle | |
| Some electrics not working | 2001 Nissan Elgrand | Paulle Australia, Qld, Cairns | |
| spun harmonic ballancer | 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero; just done head gaskets | tony Australia, Western Australia, albany | |
| Oil leak | 2002 Kia Carnival | Robert Australia, New South Wales, Dubbo | |
| e51 | 2004 Nissan Elgrand | ivan garavito australia, nsw, baybarra | |
| Wont start when it's hot | 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero; Mitsubishi pajero v6 3000 1 comment | Corey Australia, Western Australia, Ellenbrook | |
| Decellerating | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | George White Australia, NSW, Coffs Harbour | |
| Radio code | 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer | Lisa Hextall Australia, New South Wales, Telopea | |
| when terminal is cleaned and put back in the battery the car is not idling | 2006 Toyota Belta; none 4 comments | abhay Australia, New South Wales, North Sydney | |
| Bad door locks | 1998 Kia Shuma; None | Graeme Munro Australia, south australia, Adelaide |
Updated on June 10, 2026