I dunno about the quality control issues. my friend's Toyota Corolla back home came from Japan, and the engine died on him immediately after driving out of the showroom. apparently there was some fuel pump failure that resulted in fuel contamination...

as for Thai made cars, haven't heard any problems from the people with thai made Corollas back home. *shrugs*

I suppose every car, regardless of where it's built, has its lemons. a friend's R32 *they're made in Germany....not SA* had the case of the rattles as well. so. I suppose it's not just restricted to made in Thailand cars?