Do parts failures come in threes?!

[ripvanmd]

I have a 2001 LC purchased with 221k on it. Had it baselined when I bought it, then the timing belt, valve cover gasket, etc.

It did well for most of the year aside from a Freon leak.

Within the last two weeks, my alternator went out, then bank 1 sensor 1 went out and then finally the power steering.

Could this all somehow be related to replacement of a failing then failed alternator or am I paying somehow for past sins?

I’m about to throw in the towel on this 100.

 

[Ninja Cruiser100]

The only potentially expensive item would be the power steering, have you had it checked?

Have you noticed any leaks?

 

[ripvanmd]

No leaks at all. Thinking the pump failed. Just trying to put it all together.

 

[bpe3]

I love my 2001 LX with 227k miles, but it’s cost me $9,000+ in maintenance/repairs over the last 70,000 miles since purchase. Stuff breaks. At least it’s fully depreciated.

 

[ripvanmd]

I love driving it. Trusting it less though. I’m at 9000 easy over 20k.