[DrZeus]

Hi all! For the 50th time since I've owned this vehicle, I tried to fold up the fabric deck cover and the metal frame within broke. Has this happened to anyone else? I see that a replacement is around $133. That's just ridiculous imo. Would this part be covered under warranty?
Additional part info here;
https://parts.toyota.com/a/69093492__7149218/DECK-BOARD--DECK-TRIM-COVER/528410-6404.html#66311

Thanx all!

 

[sho23]

Mine is still OK. dirty but ok.

 

[DrZeus]

Thanx Sho! Dealership was willing to buy me a new one...its not listed as an accessory in their catalog so, (according to them), it shouldn't be covered under warranty...🤓

 

[zbyra]

Tried to fold mine and it broke as well. Have not tried to get a replacement under warranty. Will see when I'm in for an oil change.

 

[DrZeus]

Received my replacement yesterday. It's interesting because this one is made differently... Basically the same overall design but it has a less rounded rectangular shape (it now has a more contoured edge at the very rear so it fits more completely against the lift gate). No clue if it still has the same vulnerability to breakage as the original. Question; I just assumed that these were made to fold... But I don't recall seeing that in the owners manual... Anyone?

 

[sho23]

Mine is somewhat rounded already. and it folds just like those foldable windshield cover. Just need to make a twisting motion like a figure 8 and you're done... I was surprised that you broke it haha

 

[pdrumans]

Mine folds just like the twisty type of w/s cover as well. I have mine stored since I went with the hard cover as a replacement.

 

[pdrumans]

Here is one from a 2019 Limited

 

[DrZeus]

Here is one from a 2019 Limited

Yup! That is what the replacement looks like!

 

[Rob van Jaarsveld]

I'm so glad we have the solid one over here...

 

[pdrumans]

I just dont understand why they decided to go with the cloth one in the states. I upgraded to the solid cover and it was a "PITA" between the price, waiting time and needing the dealer to replace the posts that lock in the hard cover. I really like it, but because of the all those things I just listed, I doubt I would do it again.

 

[dutCH-R]

I'm so glad we have the solid one over here...

It still feels like a light carton plate.. and you have to be carefull when remobe and/or replace.
Its far from monkey-proof.. :wink2:

 

[Rob van Jaarsveld]

Well, i think it is good enough for the job. Pretty rigid, only the hinges are a bit questionable... If you're careful with it (and the rest of the car!), it won't break.

 

[BucklandStephanie]

As far as I remember no, these are not covered by warranty unless you got a special one. Do you get free oil replacement? I really advise you to insure your car and choose insurance that will cover the most common breakage. I have learned it on my personal experience. Air compressor in my new truck has broken last month and I realised that I don't have insurance for my truck and I spend my own money on new compressor. I bought a new air compressor for truck and I'm getting an insurance now. In our time, it is important to have insurance and I regret that I miscalculated so much. I hope you will be more careful and do not repeat my mistake, now during the lockdown every penny counts.