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Sep 30, 2020 Air Bags 130,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND DOES NOT GO AWAY.

Sep 30, 2020 Air Bags 130,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND DOES NOT GO AWAY.

Jan 6, 2020 Air Bags

NOTHING HAPPENED YET, SINCE I CANNOT KNOW FOR SURE IF THESE ARE BAD AIR BAGS SINCE CAR WAS IN ACCIDENT AND REPAIRED WITH REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS IN PAST, SO NO WAY TO FIND OUT UNLESS TOYOTA PAYS TO CHECK THEM FIRST AND MAYBE REPLACED. WORRIED THAT REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ARE DEFECTIVE OR DANGEROUS NO ONE...

Jan 6, 2020 Air Bags

NOTHING HAPPENED YET, SINCE I CANNOT KNOW FOR SURE IF THESE ARE BAD AIR BAGS SINCE CAR WAS IN ACCIDENT AND REPAIRED WITH REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS IN PAST, SO NO WAY TO FIND OUT UNLESS TOYOTA PAYS TO CHECK THEM FIRST AND MAYBE REPLACED. WORRIED THAT REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ARE DEFECTIVE OR DANGEROUS NO ONE...

Oct 7, 2019 Service Brakes 274,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRAC OFF INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACK TAYLOR'S ALEXANDRIA TOYOTA (703-684-0700, LOCATED AT 3750 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305) AND THE CONTACT WAS IN...

Oct 7, 2019 Service Brakes 274,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRAC OFF INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACK TAYLOR'S ALEXANDRIA TOYOTA (703-684-0700, LOCATED AT 3750 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305) AND THE CONTACT WAS IN...

Sep 1, 2017 Air Bags 100,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD BLINKS

Sep 1, 2017 Air Bags 100,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD BLINKS

Aug 31, 2017 Engine 220 mi

ON MY 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA I HAVE TO USE HIGH BEAMS JUST TO SEE, AND MY CAR WENT 90 MPH BEFORE SLOWING UP,MY HANDICAPPED SON WAS SO SCARED! THEN IT JUST CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. HE HAD TO COAST TO SAFETY AND NOW IT NEEDS A NEW MOTOR !! RECALLS ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS PERTAIN TO THE 1999 SOLARA AND ARE C...

Aug 31, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 220 mi

ON MY 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA I HAVE TO USE HIGH BEAMS JUST TO SEE, AND MY CAR WENT 90 MPH BEFORE SLOWING UP,MY HANDICAPPED SON WAS SO SCARED! THEN IT JUST CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. HE HAD TO COAST TO SAFETY AND NOW IT NEEDS A NEW MOTOR !! RECALLS ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS PERTAIN TO THE 1999 SOLARA AND ARE C...

Aug 31, 2017 Exterior Lighting 220 mi

ON MY 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA I HAVE TO USE HIGH BEAMS JUST TO SEE, AND MY CAR WENT 90 MPH BEFORE SLOWING UP,MY HANDICAPPED SON WAS SO SCARED! THEN IT JUST CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. HE HAD TO COAST TO SAFETY AND NOW IT NEEDS A NEW MOTOR !! RECALLS ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS PERTAIN TO THE 1999 SOLARA AND ARE C...

Aug 31, 2017 Engine 220 mi

ON MY 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA I HAVE TO USE HIGH BEAMS JUST TO SEE, AND MY CAR WENT 90 MPH BEFORE SLOWING UP,MY HANDICAPPED SON WAS SO SCARED! THEN IT JUST CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. HE HAD TO COAST TO SAFETY AND NOW IT NEEDS A NEW MOTOR !! RECALLS ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS PERTAIN TO THE 1999 SOLARA AND ARE C...

Aug 31, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 220 mi

ON MY 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA I HAVE TO USE HIGH BEAMS JUST TO SEE, AND MY CAR WENT 90 MPH BEFORE SLOWING UP,MY HANDICAPPED SON WAS SO SCARED! THEN IT JUST CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. HE HAD TO COAST TO SAFETY AND NOW IT NEEDS A NEW MOTOR !! RECALLS ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS PERTAIN TO THE 1999 SOLARA AND ARE C...

Aug 31, 2017 Exterior Lighting 220 mi

ON MY 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA I HAVE TO USE HIGH BEAMS JUST TO SEE, AND MY CAR WENT 90 MPH BEFORE SLOWING UP,MY HANDICAPPED SON WAS SO SCARED! THEN IT JUST CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. HE HAD TO COAST TO SAFETY AND NOW IT NEEDS A NEW MOTOR !! RECALLS ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS PERTAIN TO THE 1999 SOLARA AND ARE C...

Jan 26, 2017 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

THE 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA HAD A FILM THAT HAD BUILT UP ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LENSES WHICH WAS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. THE LENSES HAD BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE FILM CONTINUED TO IMPACT THE VISIBILITY OF THE LOW BEAMS AND HIGH BEAMS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM SH...

Jan 26, 2017 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

THE 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA HAD A FILM THAT HAD BUILT UP ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LENSES WHICH WAS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. THE LENSES HAD BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE FILM CONTINUED TO IMPACT THE VISIBILITY OF THE LOW BEAMS AND HIGH BEAMS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM SH...

Jun 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00E010000 (INTER...

Jun 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00E010000 (INTER...

Jun 16, 2016 Air Bags Crash 170,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION....

Jun 16, 2016 Air Bags Crash 170,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION....

Jul 27, 2015 Power Train 154,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED, THE CAR (WHICH IS AN AUTOMATIC) WENT OUT OF GEAR AND SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. AS SOON AS I REALIZED WHAT HAD HAPPENED I JIGGLED THE SHIFTER (IT WAS IN D2) AND THE GEAR SEEMED TO RE-ENGAGE AND I CONTINUED DRIVING WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED A HALF DOZEN TIME...

Jul 27, 2015 Power Train 154,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED, THE CAR (WHICH IS AN AUTOMATIC) WENT OUT OF GEAR AND SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. AS SOON AS I REALIZED WHAT HAD HAPPENED I JIGGLED THE SHIFTER (IT WAS IN D2) AND THE GEAR SEEMED TO RE-ENGAGE AND I CONTINUED DRIVING WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED A HALF DOZEN TIME...

Jun 26, 2015 Air Bags 136,000 mi

EVERY TIME THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT IS MOVED FORWARD TO ALLOW PASSENGERS IN OR OUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN THE VEHICLE STARTS BLINKING. THE LIGHT WILL BLINK FOR AROUND 15 DAYS BEFORE IT SHUTS OFF IF THE PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT MOVED FORWARD FOR PASSENGERS DURING THAT TIME. THE NEXT TIME THE PASSENGER SEAT...

Jun 26, 2015 Air Bags 136,000 mi

EVERY TIME THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT IS MOVED FORWARD TO ALLOW PASSENGERS IN OR OUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN THE VEHICLE STARTS BLINKING. THE LIGHT WILL BLINK FOR AROUND 15 DAYS BEFORE IT SHUTS OFF IF THE PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT MOVED FORWARD FOR PASSENGERS DURING THAT TIME. THE NEXT TIME THE PASSENGER SEAT...

Apr 2, 2015 Air Bags Crash 117,000 mi

I WAS AT A STANDSTILL AND REARENDED BY ANOTHER DRIVER GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND HE DID NOT BRAKE. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE NOR DID THE AIRBAGS. BOTH CARS TOTALED. TRUNK HOOD POPPED, ALSO REAR PANELS BENT. I SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY EITHER ON WINDSHIELD OR STEERING WHEEL . MY FIRM BELIEF IS T...

Apr 2, 2015 Seat Belts Crash 117,000 mi

I WAS AT A STANDSTILL AND REARENDED BY ANOTHER DRIVER GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND HE DID NOT BRAKE. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE NOR DID THE AIRBAGS. BOTH CARS TOTALED. TRUNK HOOD POPPED, ALSO REAR PANELS BENT. I SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY EITHER ON WINDSHIELD OR STEERING WHEEL . MY FIRM BELIEF IS T...

Apr 2, 2015 Air Bags Crash 117,000 mi

I WAS AT A STANDSTILL AND REARENDED BY ANOTHER DRIVER GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND HE DID NOT BRAKE. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE NOR DID THE AIRBAGS. BOTH CARS TOTALED. TRUNK HOOD POPPED, ALSO REAR PANELS BENT. I SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY EITHER ON WINDSHIELD OR STEERING WHEEL . MY FIRM BELIEF IS T...

Apr 2, 2015 Seat Belts Crash 117,000 mi

I WAS AT A STANDSTILL AND REARENDED BY ANOTHER DRIVER GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND HE DID NOT BRAKE. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE NOR DID THE AIRBAGS. BOTH CARS TOTALED. TRUNK HOOD POPPED, ALSO REAR PANELS BENT. I SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY EITHER ON WINDSHIELD OR STEERING WHEEL . MY FIRM BELIEF IS T...

Nov 4, 2014 Structure Crash 113,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AT A SLOW SPEED...BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR... AVOIDED HITTING ANOTHER CAR AND PEDESTRIAN AND THEN HIT A TREE NEAR A HOME. CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO A AAA SERVICE SHOP.... MARATHON- WESTERN/TOUGHY WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED BOTH BRAKE LINES F...

Nov 4, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 113,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AT A SLOW SPEED...BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR... AVOIDED HITTING ANOTHER CAR AND PEDESTRIAN AND THEN HIT A TREE NEAR A HOME. CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO A AAA SERVICE SHOP.... MARATHON- WESTERN/TOUGHY WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED BOTH BRAKE LINES F...

Nov 4, 2014 Exterior Lighting Crash 113,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AT A SLOW SPEED...BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR... AVOIDED HITTING ANOTHER CAR AND PEDESTRIAN AND THEN HIT A TREE NEAR A HOME. CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO A AAA SERVICE SHOP.... MARATHON- WESTERN/TOUGHY WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED BOTH BRAKE LINES F...

Nov 4, 2014 Structure Crash 113,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AT A SLOW SPEED...BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR... AVOIDED HITTING ANOTHER CAR AND PEDESTRIAN AND THEN HIT A TREE NEAR A HOME. CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO A AAA SERVICE SHOP.... MARATHON- WESTERN/TOUGHY WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED BOTH BRAKE LINES F...

Nov 4, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 113,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AT A SLOW SPEED...BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR... AVOIDED HITTING ANOTHER CAR AND PEDESTRIAN AND THEN HIT A TREE NEAR A HOME. CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO A AAA SERVICE SHOP.... MARATHON- WESTERN/TOUGHY WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED BOTH BRAKE LINES F...

Nov 4, 2014 Exterior Lighting Crash 113,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AT A SLOW SPEED...BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR... AVOIDED HITTING ANOTHER CAR AND PEDESTRIAN AND THEN HIT A TREE NEAR A HOME. CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO A AAA SERVICE SHOP.... MARATHON- WESTERN/TOUGHY WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED BOTH BRAKE LINES F...

Oct 21, 2014 Engine Crash 73,451 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING INTO STARVED ROCK NATIONAL PARK IN ILLINOIS AROUND 4 P.M. ON AUGUST 20TH, 2014. SHE DRIVING ON THE ENTRANCE DRIVE AT THE SPEED OF 10 MPH. THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED RAMPING UP IN SPEED CAUSING THE MY DAUGHTER TO START BRAKING. THE CAR CONTINUED GAINING SPEED AND THE BRAKES WE...

Oct 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 73,451 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING INTO STARVED ROCK NATIONAL PARK IN ILLINOIS AROUND 4 P.M. ON AUGUST 20TH, 2014. SHE DRIVING ON THE ENTRANCE DRIVE AT THE SPEED OF 10 MPH. THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED RAMPING UP IN SPEED CAUSING THE MY DAUGHTER TO START BRAKING. THE CAR CONTINUED GAINING SPEED AND THE BRAKES WE...

Oct 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 73,451 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING INTO STARVED ROCK NATIONAL PARK IN ILLINOIS AROUND 4 P.M. ON AUGUST 20TH, 2014. SHE DRIVING ON THE ENTRANCE DRIVE AT THE SPEED OF 10 MPH. THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED RAMPING UP IN SPEED CAUSING THE MY DAUGHTER TO START BRAKING. THE CAR CONTINUED GAINING SPEED AND THE BRAKES WE...

Oct 21, 2014 Engine Crash 73,451 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING INTO STARVED ROCK NATIONAL PARK IN ILLINOIS AROUND 4 P.M. ON AUGUST 20TH, 2014. SHE DRIVING ON THE ENTRANCE DRIVE AT THE SPEED OF 10 MPH. THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED RAMPING UP IN SPEED CAUSING THE MY DAUGHTER TO START BRAKING. THE CAR CONTINUED GAINING SPEED AND THE BRAKES WE...

Oct 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 73,451 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING INTO STARVED ROCK NATIONAL PARK IN ILLINOIS AROUND 4 P.M. ON AUGUST 20TH, 2014. SHE DRIVING ON THE ENTRANCE DRIVE AT THE SPEED OF 10 MPH. THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED RAMPING UP IN SPEED CAUSING THE MY DAUGHTER TO START BRAKING. THE CAR CONTINUED GAINING SPEED AND THE BRAKES WE...

Oct 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 73,451 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING INTO STARVED ROCK NATIONAL PARK IN ILLINOIS AROUND 4 P.M. ON AUGUST 20TH, 2014. SHE DRIVING ON THE ENTRANCE DRIVE AT THE SPEED OF 10 MPH. THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED RAMPING UP IN SPEED CAUSING THE MY DAUGHTER TO START BRAKING. THE CAR CONTINUED GAINING SPEED AND THE BRAKES WE...

Aug 25, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 125,000 mi

BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED... HAD TO RUN CAR INTO CURB AND INTO TREE BEFORE A CAR WAS HIT IN FRONT OF VEHICLE OR PARKED CARS. MECHANIC NOTED BOTH BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING COMPLETE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHICH APPARENTLY HAPPENS ALOT ON THIS AGE OF TOYOTA BECAUSE OF DESIGN OF C...

Aug 25, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 125,000 mi

BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED... HAD TO RUN CAR INTO CURB AND INTO TREE BEFORE A CAR WAS HIT IN FRONT OF VEHICLE OR PARKED CARS. MECHANIC NOTED BOTH BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING COMPLETE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHICH APPARENTLY HAPPENS ALOT ON THIS AGE OF TOYOTA BECAUSE OF DESIGN OF C...

Apr 9, 2014 Structure Crash 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE HOOD OPENED UP AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD WILL NOT DROP BACK DOWN. I TRIED TO GET THE DOOR WINDOWS DOWN AND THE POWER WINDOWS WERE STUCK. I BRAKED HARD AND USED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO PULL OVER. I HAD GLASS CHIPS ALL OVER ME AND COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING...

Apr 9, 2014 Visibility/wiper Crash 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE HOOD OPENED UP AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD WILL NOT DROP BACK DOWN. I TRIED TO GET THE DOOR WINDOWS DOWN AND THE POWER WINDOWS WERE STUCK. I BRAKED HARD AND USED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO PULL OVER. I HAD GLASS CHIPS ALL OVER ME AND COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING...

Apr 9, 2014 Tires 248,000 mi

I REPLACED MY FRONT TIRE AT BERGEYS DEALERSHIP. THE TIRE WAS BUBBLED UP ON THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT SURFACE. I HAD REQUESTED TO REPLACE TWO MORE TIMES BUT THE BUBBLE STILL SHOW ON THE TIRE. I SUSPECT THE TIRE'S LOT QUALITY IS NOT GOOD. BUT, THE DEALER DID NOT ACCEPT THAT THEIR TIRES WERE NOT GOO...

Apr 9, 2014 Structure Crash 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE HOOD OPENED UP AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD WILL NOT DROP BACK DOWN. I TRIED TO GET THE DOOR WINDOWS DOWN AND THE POWER WINDOWS WERE STUCK. I BRAKED HARD AND USED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO PULL OVER. I HAD GLASS CHIPS ALL OVER ME AND COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING...

Apr 9, 2014 Visibility/wiper Crash 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE HOOD OPENED UP AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD WILL NOT DROP BACK DOWN. I TRIED TO GET THE DOOR WINDOWS DOWN AND THE POWER WINDOWS WERE STUCK. I BRAKED HARD AND USED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO PULL OVER. I HAD GLASS CHIPS ALL OVER ME AND COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING...

Apr 9, 2014 Tires 248,000 mi

I REPLACED MY FRONT TIRE AT BERGEYS DEALERSHIP. THE TIRE WAS BUBBLED UP ON THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT SURFACE. I HAD REQUESTED TO REPLACE TWO MORE TIMES BUT THE BUBBLE STILL SHOW ON THE TIRE. I SUSPECT THE TIRE'S LOT QUALITY IS NOT GOOD. BUT, THE DEALER DID NOT ACCEPT THAT THEIR TIRES WERE NOT GOO...

Oct 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 24 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A CURB. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE FAILU...

Oct 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 24 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A CURB. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE FAILU...

Sep 1, 2010 Unknown Or Other

1999 TOYOTA SOLARA, VEHICLE STRUCK A MUD FLAP AND BRACKET THAT SEPARTED FROM UNIT 2. UNIT 2 CONTINUED EASTBOUND AND IS UNKNOWN. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0411-91)8JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF

Sep 1, 2010 Unknown Or Other

1999 TOYOTA SOLARA, VEHICLE STRUCK A MUD FLAP AND BRACKET THAT SEPARTED FROM UNIT 2. UNIT 2 CONTINUED EASTBOUND AND IS UNKNOWN. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0411-91)8JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF

Aug 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 191,000 mi

AT TIMES WHEN I COME TO A STOP (TRAFFIC, STOP LIGHT, STOP SIGN, ETC.) OR SLOW DOWN IN MY 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA I HAVE TROUBLE ACCELERATING FROM THE IDLE SPEED(S). WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE IT STICKS. IT WON'T MOVE UNLESS I APPLY MORE PRESSURE WHICH CAUSES MY CAR TO JERK OR "PEEL ...

Aug 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 191,000 mi

AT TIMES WHEN I COME TO A STOP (TRAFFIC, STOP LIGHT, STOP SIGN, ETC.) OR SLOW DOWN IN MY 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA I HAVE TROUBLE ACCELERATING FROM THE IDLE SPEED(S). WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE IT STICKS. IT WON'T MOVE UNLESS I APPLY MORE PRESSURE WHICH CAUSES MY CAR TO JERK OR "PEEL ...

Jul 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

1999 TOYOTA SOLARA. CONSUMER STATES SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE PULLED INTO HER GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. CONSEQUENTLY, SHE CRASHED INTO A FALSE WOOD WALL AT THE END OF THE GARAGE. *JB

Jul 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

1999 TOYOTA SOLARA. CONSUMER STATES SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE PULLED INTO HER GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. CONSEQUENTLY, SHE CRASHED INTO A FALSE WOOD WALL AT THE END OF THE GARAGE. *JB

May 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 3 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR. ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. CAR NOW HAS ABOUT 130,000 MILES. LAST REPAIRMAN SAID THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BRAKES, BUT THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEN IN ANY SALT WATER. *TR

May 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 3 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR. ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. CAR NOW HAS ABOUT 130,000 MILES. LAST REPAIRMAN SAID THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BRAKES, BUT THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEN IN ANY SALT WATER. *TR

May 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND RUSTING IN THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. EXHAUST RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. FRONT FLEX PIPE RUSTED. CAT CONVERTER RUSTED . MUFFLER AND BACK EXHAUST PIPE RUSTED. *TR

May 4, 2010 Structure 97,000 mi

EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND RUSTING IN THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. EXHAUST RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. FRONT FLEX PIPE RUSTED. CAT CONVERTER RUSTED . MUFFLER AND BACK EXHAUST PIPE RUSTED. *TR

May 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND RUSTING IN THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. EXHAUST RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. FRONT FLEX PIPE RUSTED. CAT CONVERTER RUSTED . MUFFLER AND BACK EXHAUST PIPE RUSTED. *TR

May 4, 2010 Structure 97,000 mi

EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND RUSTING IN THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. EXHAUST RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. FRONT FLEX PIPE RUSTED. CAT CONVERTER RUSTED . MUFFLER AND BACK EXHAUST PIPE RUSTED. *TR

Apr 19, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 190,000 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURY TO THE HEAD DUE TO THE WINDSHIELD IMPACT. THE DRIVER SEATBELT WAS ENGAGED WITH A DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER S...

Apr 19, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 190,000 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURY TO THE HEAD DUE TO THE WINDSHIELD IMPACT. THE DRIVER SEATBELT WAS ENGAGED WITH A DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER S...

Mar 25, 2010 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA SOLARA IN EXCELLENT CONDITION YESTERDAY AS I WAS RETURNING FROM THE GROCERY STORE I TRIED TO START MY CAR. THE ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT WAS RUNNING ERRATICALLY. WHEN I TRIED TURNING IT OFF TO RESTART IT, IT WOULD NOT STOP RUNNING. IT MADE A STACCATO SOUND AND RAN FAST AND OUT OF CONTROL UN...

Mar 25, 2010 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA SOLARA IN EXCELLENT CONDITION YESTERDAY AS I WAS RETURNING FROM THE GROCERY STORE I TRIED TO START MY CAR. THE ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT WAS RUNNING ERRATICALLY. WHEN I TRIED TURNING IT OFF TO RESTART IT, IT WOULD NOT STOP RUNNING. IT MADE A STACCATO SOUND AND RAN FAST AND OUT OF CONTROL UN...

Mar 10, 2010 Electrical System

SINCE 2007 I HAVE NOTICED SOME TYPE OF ENGINE DIFFICULTY WITH THE TOYOTA. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE RUNNING (IT IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.) ALSO, ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY RECEIVE TOO HIGH A CHARGE RESULTING IN COMPUTER SYSTEM OVERHEATING. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY SEVERAL TIMES, ...

Mar 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE 2007 I HAVE NOTICED SOME TYPE OF ENGINE DIFFICULTY WITH THE TOYOTA. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE RUNNING (IT IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.) ALSO, ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY RECEIVE TOO HIGH A CHARGE RESULTING IN COMPUTER SYSTEM OVERHEATING. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY SEVERAL TIMES, ...

Mar 10, 2010 Electrical System

SINCE 2007 I HAVE NOTICED SOME TYPE OF ENGINE DIFFICULTY WITH THE TOYOTA. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE RUNNING (IT IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.) ALSO, ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY RECEIVE TOO HIGH A CHARGE RESULTING IN COMPUTER SYSTEM OVERHEATING. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY SEVERAL TIMES, ...

Mar 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE 2007 I HAVE NOTICED SOME TYPE OF ENGINE DIFFICULTY WITH THE TOYOTA. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE RUNNING (IT IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.) ALSO, ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY RECEIVE TOO HIGH A CHARGE RESULTING IN COMPUTER SYSTEM OVERHEATING. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY SEVERAL TIMES, ...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 104,769 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA, HOME IN THE RAIN GOING 50 MPH WHEN A STREET LIGHT TURNED YELLOW, I STARTED TO PUT ON MY BRAKES, BUT THE CAR WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN IN TIME TO STOP BEFORE THE INTERSECTION, SO I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKES AND JUST WENT THROUGH THE YELLOW LIGHT. I FELT THAT IF I WA...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 104,769 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA, HOME IN THE RAIN GOING 50 MPH WHEN A STREET LIGHT TURNED YELLOW, I STARTED TO PUT ON MY BRAKES, BUT THE CAR WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN IN TIME TO STOP BEFORE THE INTERSECTION, SO I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKES AND JUST WENT THROUGH THE YELLOW LIGHT. I FELT THAT IF I WA...

Mar 2, 2010 Structure Crash 97,000 mi

TOYOTA SOLARA 1999 HOOD LATCH FAILED. HOOD OPENED AND CRASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Structure Crash 97,000 mi

TOYOTA SOLARA 1999 HOOD LATCH FAILED. HOOD OPENED AND CRASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *TR

Jan 29, 2010 Air Bags Crash 115,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHEN CROSSING HIGHWAY AT INTERSECTION, THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION AND SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SHE STATES SHE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO CROSS BUT "THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO". ALSO, DESPITE IMPACTS FROM SEVERAL ANGLES, NO AIRBAG...

Jan 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 115,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHEN CROSSING HIGHWAY AT INTERSECTION, THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION AND SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SHE STATES SHE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO CROSS BUT "THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO". ALSO, DESPITE IMPACTS FROM SEVERAL ANGLES, NO AIRBAG...

Jan 29, 2010 Electrical System Crash 115,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHEN CROSSING HIGHWAY AT INTERSECTION, THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION AND SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SHE STATES SHE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO CROSS BUT "THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO". ALSO, DESPITE IMPACTS FROM SEVERAL ANGLES, NO AIRBAG...

Jan 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 115,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHEN CROSSING HIGHWAY AT INTERSECTION, THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION AND SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SHE STATES SHE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO CROSS BUT "THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO". ALSO, DESPITE IMPACTS FROM SEVERAL ANGLES, NO AIRBAG...

Jan 29, 2010 Air Bags Crash 115,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHEN CROSSING HIGHWAY AT INTERSECTION, THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION AND SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SHE STATES SHE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO CROSS BUT "THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO". ALSO, DESPITE IMPACTS FROM SEVERAL ANGLES, NO AIRBAG...

Jan 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 115,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHEN CROSSING HIGHWAY AT INTERSECTION, THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION AND SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SHE STATES SHE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO CROSS BUT "THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO". ALSO, DESPITE IMPACTS FROM SEVERAL ANGLES, NO AIRBAG...

Jan 29, 2010 Electrical System Crash 115,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHEN CROSSING HIGHWAY AT INTERSECTION, THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION AND SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SHE STATES SHE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO CROSS BUT "THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO". ALSO, DESPITE IMPACTS FROM SEVERAL ANGLES, NO AIRBAG...

Jan 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 115,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHEN CROSSING HIGHWAY AT INTERSECTION, THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION AND SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SHE STATES SHE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO CROSS BUT "THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO". ALSO, DESPITE IMPACTS FROM SEVERAL ANGLES, NO AIRBAG...

Jul 14, 2009 Structure 96,630 mi

1. TOYOTA SOLARA 1999 HOOD OPENED UP DURING DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD INTO DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AND OBSTRUCTING VISION THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN PREVENTING THE DRIVER FROM LOOKING OUTSIDE TO PULL OVER. 2. DRIVER NARROWLY ESCAPED T...

Jul 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 96,630 mi

1. TOYOTA SOLARA 1999 HOOD OPENED UP DURING DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD INTO DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AND OBSTRUCTING VISION THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN PREVENTING THE DRIVER FROM LOOKING OUTSIDE TO PULL OVER. 2. DRIVER NARROWLY ESCAPED T...

Jul 14, 2009 Structure 96,630 mi

1. TOYOTA SOLARA 1999 HOOD OPENED UP DURING DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD INTO DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AND OBSTRUCTING VISION THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN PREVENTING THE DRIVER FROM LOOKING OUTSIDE TO PULL OVER. 2. DRIVER NARROWLY ESCAPED T...

Jul 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 96,630 mi

1. TOYOTA SOLARA 1999 HOOD OPENED UP DURING DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD INTO DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AND OBSTRUCTING VISION THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN PREVENTING THE DRIVER FROM LOOKING OUTSIDE TO PULL OVER. 2. DRIVER NARROWLY ESCAPED T...

Jun 20, 2009 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES FOR PASSAGER SIDE AIRBAGS. IF YOU JIGGLE WIRING UNDER SEAT OFTEN THE NEXT TIME YOU START CAR LIGHT WILL BE OFF. *TR

Jun 20, 2009 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES FOR PASSAGER SIDE AIRBAGS. IF YOU JIGGLE WIRING UNDER SEAT OFTEN THE NEXT TIME YOU START CAR LIGHT WILL BE OFF. *TR

Mar 12, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 77,000 mi

RECENTLY I'VE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OF MY SOLARA DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY, AS IF THE LATCHING DEVICE IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE DOOR OPEN LIGHT GOES ON AND SOMETIMES THE LOCK DOES NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY SINCE THE DOOR IS NOT CLOSED. IF I HAVE TO SLAM THE DOOR SHUT IT SOUNDS AS IF THE WIND...

Mar 12, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 77,000 mi

RECENTLY I'VE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OF MY SOLARA DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY, AS IF THE LATCHING DEVICE IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE DOOR OPEN LIGHT GOES ON AND SOMETIMES THE LOCK DOES NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY SINCE THE DOOR IS NOT CLOSED. IF I HAVE TO SLAM THE DOOR SHUT IT SOUNDS AS IF THE WIND...

Dec 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,109 mi

I HAD MY CAR SERVICED BEFORE LEAVING FOR OUR TRIP TO FLORIDA AND WITHIN 2 HOURS OF DRIVING FROM MY HOME THE WATER PUMP WENT AND BLEW THE ENGINE. WE HAD TO LEAVE OUR CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP IN WATERTOWN AND RENT A CAR FOR OUR TRIP. IN 2004, WE ALSO FAILED THE EMISSION TEST TWICE. *NM

Dec 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,109 mi

I HAD MY CAR SERVICED BEFORE LEAVING FOR OUR TRIP TO FLORIDA AND WITHIN 2 HOURS OF DRIVING FROM MY HOME THE WATER PUMP WENT AND BLEW THE ENGINE. WE HAD TO LEAVE OUR CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP IN WATERTOWN AND RENT A CAR FOR OUR TRIP. IN 2004, WE ALSO FAILED THE EMISSION TEST TWICE. *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATED BUT WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED LIGHT HEADEDNESS AND FATIGUE, AS WELL AS, MUSCLE ACHES AND LOSS OF COORDINATION BELIEVED TO BE FROM FUMES ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Oct 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATED BUT WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED LIGHT HEADEDNESS AND FATIGUE, AS WELL AS, MUSCLE ACHES AND LOSS OF COORDINATION BELIEVED TO BE FROM FUMES ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Jun 19, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 101,650 mi

HOOD LATCH FRAME BOLTING HOOD LATCH TO FRAME OF VEHICLE SHEARED AS A RESULT OF MATERIAL FAILURE CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN, COVERING WINDSHIELD, BRAKING WINDSHIELD, CAUSING HOOD DAMAGE AND ROOF DAMAGE OF VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, GLASS SHARPS CAUSED MINOR CUTS ON HAND OF DRIVER. FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WAR...

Jun 19, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 101,650 mi

HOOD LATCH FRAME BOLTING HOOD LATCH TO FRAME OF VEHICLE SHEARED AS A RESULT OF MATERIAL FAILURE CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN, COVERING WINDSHIELD, BRAKING WINDSHIELD, CAUSING HOOD DAMAGE AND ROOF DAMAGE OF VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, GLASS SHARPS CAUSED MINOR CUTS ON HAND OF DRIVER. FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WAR...

Mar 24, 2006 Air Bags Crash 8,452 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN SEPTEMBER 1998. ON DECEMBER 13, 1999 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THAT MORNING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE, I-285 EAST, IT WAS AROUND 7:30 AM AND TRAFFIC WAS BUMPER TO BUMPER. TRAFFIC BEGAN MOVING AND I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ...

Mar 24, 2006 Air Bags Crash 8,452 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN SEPTEMBER 1998. ON DECEMBER 13, 1999 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THAT MORNING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE, I-285 EAST, IT WAS AROUND 7:30 AM AND TRAFFIC WAS BUMPER TO BUMPER. TRAFFIC BEGAN MOVING AND I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ...

Nov 15, 2005 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT HAS MALFUNCTIONED THREE TIMES IN THE FOUR YEARS WE'VE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. PREVIOUS TWO TIMES IT WOULD SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ADJUSTMENT, BLAST EITHER HOT OR COLD AIR. WE COULD USUALLY STOP IT, BY A LOT OF MANIPULATION OF THE THERMOSTAT KNOB, AND IT WAS "FIXED" BOTH TIMES BY A TOYOT...

Nov 15, 2005 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT HAS MALFUNCTIONED THREE TIMES IN THE FOUR YEARS WE'VE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. PREVIOUS TWO TIMES IT WOULD SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ADJUSTMENT, BLAST EITHER HOT OR COLD AIR. WE COULD USUALLY STOP IT, BY A LOT OF MANIPULATION OF THE THERMOSTAT KNOB, AND IT WAS "FIXED" BOTH TIMES BY A TOYOT...

Sep 28, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER KEYLESS REMOTE DID NOT WORK AND COULD NOT UNLOCK DOORS. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE DOORS WERE FROZEN BECAUSE THE KEY HAD NEVER BEEN USED TO UNLOCK THEM. THE CONSUMER STATED HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INFORMED TO USE THE KEY OCCASIONALLY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THEM FROM FREE...

Sep 28, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER KEYLESS REMOTE DID NOT WORK AND COULD NOT UNLOCK DOORS. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE DOORS WERE FROZEN BECAUSE THE KEY HAD NEVER BEEN USED TO UNLOCK THEM. THE CONSUMER STATED HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INFORMED TO USE THE KEY OCCASIONALLY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THEM FROM FREE...

Aug 2, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

1999 TOYOTA SOLARA DOOR ENTRY REMOTE FAILED.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO HIS VEHICLE, HE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH HIS KEY. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE DOORS WERE FROZEN BECAUSE THE KEY HAD NEVER BEEN USED TO UNLOCK THEM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS THE MANUFACTURERS ...

Aug 2, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

1999 TOYOTA SOLARA DOOR ENTRY REMOTE FAILED.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO HIS VEHICLE, HE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH HIS KEY. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE DOORS WERE FROZEN BECAUSE THE KEY HAD NEVER BEEN USED TO UNLOCK THEM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS THE MANUFACTURERS ...

Mar 28, 2005 Suspension 18,000 mi

THE SUSPENSION ON THE CAR IS VERY NOISY. THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING LIKE NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER ANY BUMP. I BELIEVE THAT THE CAR NEEDS NEW STRUTS AND THAT TOYOTA SHOULD FIX IT FOR FREE. THE CAR HAS ONLY 48,000 MILES ON IT. *JB

Mar 28, 2005 Suspension 18,000 mi

THE SUSPENSION ON THE CAR IS VERY NOISY. THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING LIKE NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER ANY BUMP. I BELIEVE THAT THE CAR NEEDS NEW STRUTS AND THAT TOYOTA SHOULD FIX IT FOR FREE. THE CAR HAS ONLY 48,000 MILES ON IT. *JB

Mar 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V012000 CONCERNING ACCELERATOR CABLE. AFTER ENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATOR CABLE STUCK. VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE WITHOUT CONSIDERABLE PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE OR SURGE FORWARD. *AK

Mar 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V012000 CONCERNING ACCELERATOR CABLE. AFTER ENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATOR CABLE STUCK. VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE WITHOUT CONSIDERABLE PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE OR SURGE FORWARD. *AK

Feb 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 75,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA SE, NOT V6, ACCELERATED WITHOUT STEPPING ON ACCELERATION AND HIT A WALL. ACCELERATOR PEDAL DID NOT STICK, BUT ACCELERATION CONTINUED. NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS HIT, I CRASHED INTO A WALL. *JB

Feb 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 75,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA SE, NOT V6, ACCELERATED WITHOUT STEPPING ON ACCELERATION AND HIT A WALL. ACCELERATOR PEDAL DID NOT STICK, BUT ACCELERATION CONTINUED. NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS HIT, I CRASHED INTO A WALL. *JB

Sep 29, 2004 Visibility

POOR BODY DESIGN. NARROW REAR WINDOW. *BF 2 BACKSEATS HEAD RESTS ARE TO TALL AND CLOSE TOGETHER COMPLETELY BLOCKING THE WINDOW. VERY HARD TO DO A SAFE LANE CHANDGE. *TC

Sep 29, 2004 Visibility

POOR BODY DESIGN. NARROW REAR WINDOW. *BF 2 BACKSEATS HEAD RESTS ARE TO TALL AND CLOSE TOGETHER COMPLETELY BLOCKING THE WINDOW. VERY HARD TO DO A SAFE LANE CHANDGE. *TC

Sep 28, 2004 Power Train 52,000 mi

SHIFT CABLE LINKAGE RUSTED AND BROKE OFF ARM TO TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF GEAR. PART WAS REPLACED. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *AK

Sep 28, 2004 Power Train 52,000 mi

SHIFT CABLE LINKAGE RUSTED AND BROKE OFF ARM TO TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF GEAR. PART WAS REPLACED. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *AK

Sep 9, 2004 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED ON/OFF BACK IN AUG. 2003. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED AND THOUGHT THAT WAS THE END OF THE PROBLEM. ALMOST A YEAR LATER IN JULY 2004 MY AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON/OFF AGAIN, I THEN RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE ONCE AGAIN IT WAS "FIXED OR REPAIRED" NO...

Sep 9, 2004 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED ON/OFF BACK IN AUG. 2003. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED AND THOUGHT THAT WAS THE END OF THE PROBLEM. ALMOST A YEAR LATER IN JULY 2004 MY AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON/OFF AGAIN, I THEN RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE ONCE AGAIN IT WAS "FIXED OR REPAIRED" NO...

Sep 9, 2004 Equipment

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED ON/OFF BACK IN AUG. 2003. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED AND THOUGHT THAT WAS THE END OF THE PROBLEM. ALMOST A YEAR LATER IN JULY 2004 MY AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON/OFF AGAIN, I THEN RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE ONCE AGAIN IT WAS "FIXED OR REPAIRED" NO...

Sep 9, 2004 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED ON/OFF BACK IN AUG. 2003. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED AND THOUGHT THAT WAS THE END OF THE PROBLEM. ALMOST A YEAR LATER IN JULY 2004 MY AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON/OFF AGAIN, I THEN RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE ONCE AGAIN IT WAS "FIXED OR REPAIRED" NO...

Sep 9, 2004 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED ON/OFF BACK IN AUG. 2003. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED AND THOUGHT THAT WAS THE END OF THE PROBLEM. ALMOST A YEAR LATER IN JULY 2004 MY AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON/OFF AGAIN, I THEN RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE ONCE AGAIN IT WAS "FIXED OR REPAIRED" NO...

Sep 9, 2004 Equipment

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED ON/OFF BACK IN AUG. 2003. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED AND THOUGHT THAT WAS THE END OF THE PROBLEM. ALMOST A YEAR LATER IN JULY 2004 MY AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON/OFF AGAIN, I THEN RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE ONCE AGAIN IT WAS "FIXED OR REPAIRED" NO...

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 1999 SOLARA AND EVER SINCE OWNING IT, IT'S BEEN ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. THE CD PLAYER SKIPS WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKES, THE ROTORS NEEDED RESURFACING BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PADS VIBRATED WHEN BREAKING, THE STRUTS RATTLE BADLY AND CONSTANTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE VANITY MIRROR BROKE ...

Jun 4, 2004 Equipment

I HAVE A 1999 SOLARA AND EVER SINCE OWNING IT, IT'S BEEN ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. THE CD PLAYER SKIPS WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKES, THE ROTORS NEEDED RESURFACING BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PADS VIBRATED WHEN BREAKING, THE STRUTS RATTLE BADLY AND CONSTANTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE VANITY MIRROR BROKE ...

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 1999 SOLARA AND EVER SINCE OWNING IT, IT'S BEEN ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. THE CD PLAYER SKIPS WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKES, THE ROTORS NEEDED RESURFACING BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PADS VIBRATED WHEN BREAKING, THE STRUTS RATTLE BADLY AND CONSTANTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE VANITY MIRROR BROKE ...

Jun 4, 2004 Equipment

I HAVE A 1999 SOLARA AND EVER SINCE OWNING IT, IT'S BEEN ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. THE CD PLAYER SKIPS WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKES, THE ROTORS NEEDED RESURFACING BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PADS VIBRATED WHEN BREAKING, THE STRUTS RATTLE BADLY AND CONSTANTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE VANITY MIRROR BROKE ...

May 11, 2004 Tires 46,000 mi

CORDOVAN TIRE, P205/65R15, DOT PLURTMJKR3800 EXPERIENCED CRACKING IN THE LOWER SIDEWALL. *AK

May 11, 2004 Tires 46,000 mi

CORDOVAN TIRE, P205/65R15, DOT PLURTMJKR3800 EXPERIENCED CRACKING IN THE LOWER SIDEWALL. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN 55-60 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, JERKING FORWARD AND THEN STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO AN OIL SLUDGE. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN 55-60 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, JERKING FORWARD AND THEN STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO AN OIL SLUDGE. *AK

Apr 4, 2004 Suspension 18,000 mi

THE SUSPENSION ON MY 99 TOYOTA SOLARA IS VERY NOISY. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY MADE A NOTE OF IT, BUT THAT WAS ALL THEY WOULD DO. THE CAR HAS ONLY 36,000 MILES ON IT MUCH OF IT HIGHWAY. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A DEFECT AND THAT TOYOTA SHOULD FIX IT FOR FREE. *NM

Apr 4, 2004 Suspension 18,000 mi

THE SUSPENSION ON MY 99 TOYOTA SOLARA IS VERY NOISY. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY MADE A NOTE OF IT, BUT THAT WAS ALL THEY WOULD DO. THE CAR HAS ONLY 36,000 MILES ON IT MUCH OF IT HIGHWAY. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A DEFECT AND THAT TOYOTA SHOULD FIX IT FOR FREE. *NM

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 130,000 mi

I HAVE READ A REPORT IN USA TODAY NEWSPAPER ABOUT THE CAMRY SOLARA SURGING AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS MYSELF. IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MOST OF MY TRAVEL IS AT THESE SPEEDS. AT THE TIME I DID NOT NOTICE THE SPEDOMETER OR THE TACHOMETER INCREASE, IT JUST FELT ...

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 130,000 mi

I HAVE READ A REPORT IN USA TODAY NEWSPAPER ABOUT THE CAMRY SOLARA SURGING AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS MYSELF. IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MOST OF MY TRAVEL IS AT THESE SPEEDS. AT THE TIME I DID NOT NOTICE THE SPEDOMETER OR THE TACHOMETER INCREASE, IT JUST FELT ...

Feb 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,200 mi

ENGINE BLOWN ON MY TOYOTA SOLARA. *AK

Feb 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,200 mi

ENGINE BLOWN ON MY TOYOTA SOLARA. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Air Bags

PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SEAT AND ASSEMBLY. SINCE THEN, THE LIGHT JUST COMES ON RANDOMLY AND STA...

Jan 30, 2004 Air Bags

PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SEAT AND ASSEMBLY. SINCE THEN, THE LIGHT JUST COMES ON RANDOMLY AND STA...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

SLUDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINE CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. MY ENGINE IS GOING TO BE INSPECTED BY TOYOTA AT THEIR GRIFFIN GA OUTLET ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2003. I ANTICIPATE THE RUNAROUND AND I AM GETTING ALL THE INFO I CAN TO ARGUE MY CASE. MY ENGINE SUDDENLY IS USING ONE QUART PER 300 MILES AND WHEN I TOOK IT FO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

WE WENT TO THE DEALER TODAY, ARMED WITH AN AMAZING ARRAY OF INTERNET INFORMATION. WE WERE INITIALLY SENT TO THE MAIN RECEPTIONIST WHO WHEN ASKED WHO'S HANDLING THE SLUDGE PROBLEMS? AT FIRST DIDN'T SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF THE WORD, THEN WHEN MY FIANCE PULLED OUT A WHOLE PACKET OF INFORMATIO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

SLUDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINE CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. MY ENGINE IS GOING TO BE INSPECTED BY TOYOTA AT THEIR GRIFFIN GA OUTLET ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2003. I ANTICIPATE THE RUNAROUND AND I AM GETTING ALL THE INFO I CAN TO ARGUE MY CASE. MY ENGINE SUDDENLY IS USING ONE QUART PER 300 MILES AND WHEN I TOOK IT FO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

WE WENT TO THE DEALER TODAY, ARMED WITH AN AMAZING ARRAY OF INTERNET INFORMATION. WE WERE INITIALLY SENT TO THE MAIN RECEPTIONIST WHO WHEN ASKED WHO'S HANDLING THE SLUDGE PROBLEMS? AT FIRST DIDN'T SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF THE WORD, THEN WHEN MY FIANCE PULLED OUT A WHOLE PACKET OF INFORMATIO...

Sep 11, 2003 Unknown Or Other Crash

1. MY 1999 SE V6 SOLARA BEGAN SMOKING A LOT EVERYTIME I STARTED THE CAR AND WHEN I ACCELERATED. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE "SLUDGE" PROBLEM AND THE DEALER DID ALL OF THE REQUIRED WORK TO FIX THAT. 2. I WAS IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT IN 1999 AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. 3. THERE IS A VERY LO...

Sep 11, 2003 Unknown Or Other Crash

1. MY 1999 SE V6 SOLARA BEGAN SMOKING A LOT EVERYTIME I STARTED THE CAR AND WHEN I ACCELERATED. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE "SLUDGE" PROBLEM AND THE DEALER DID ALL OF THE REQUIRED WORK TO FIX THAT. 2. I WAS IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT IN 1999 AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. 3. THERE IS A VERY LO...

Sep 4, 2003 Visibility 70,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR HAS A MIRROR ON IT THAT FALLS OFF AND DISTRACTS THE DRIVER'S FOCUS FROM THE ROAD.*AK

Sep 4, 2003 Visibility 70,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR HAS A MIRROR ON IT THAT FALLS OFF AND DISTRACTS THE DRIVER'S FOCUS FROM THE ROAD.*AK

Jul 10, 2003 Air Bags

AIRBAG SENSOR HAS FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 10, 2003 Air Bags

AIRBAG SENSOR HAS FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 11, 2003 Power Train

THE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON 6/5/2003. THE DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 11, 2003 Power Train

THE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON 6/5/2003. THE DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,825 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA (PURCHASED MARCH 1999).LAST MONTH WITH 34,825 MILES ON IT, I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN JUNE 2001 WITH 22,125 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.*AK BOTH TIMES, THE DEALER BLAMES EXCESSIVE RUST AN...

Jun 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,825 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA (PURCHASED MARCH 1999).LAST MONTH WITH 34,825 MILES ON IT, I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN JUNE 2001 WITH 22,125 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.*AK BOTH TIMES, THE DEALER BLAMES EXCESSIVE RUST AN...

Jun 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,825 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA (PURCHASED MARCH 1999).LAST MONTH WITH 34,825 MILES ON IT, I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN JUNE 2001 WITH 22,125 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.*AK BOTH TIMES, THE DEALER BLAMES EXCESSIVE RUST AN...

Jun 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,825 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA (PURCHASED MARCH 1999).LAST MONTH WITH 34,825 MILES ON IT, I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN JUNE 2001 WITH 22,125 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.*AK BOTH TIMES, THE DEALER BLAMES EXCESSIVE RUST AN...

Jun 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,825 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA (PURCHASED MARCH 1999).LAST MONTH WITH 34,825 MILES ON IT, I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN JUNE 2001 WITH 22,125 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.*AK BOTH TIMES, THE DEALER BLAMES EXCESSIVE RUST AN...

Jun 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,825 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA (PURCHASED MARCH 1999).LAST MONTH WITH 34,825 MILES ON IT, I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN JUNE 2001 WITH 22,125 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.*AK BOTH TIMES, THE DEALER BLAMES EXCESSIVE RUST AN...

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW UP AND CAUSED A VEHICLE FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW UP AND CAUSED A VEHICLE FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 5, 2003 Suspension 47,000 mi

THE STRUTS HAVE GONE BAD IN MY 99 TOYOTA SOLARA. I'VE CHECKED MESSAGE BOARDS ON THE NET AND A LOT OF SOLARA OWNERS HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THE STRUTS. I AM NOT UNDER WARRANTY SO THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THIS. IT SEEMS TO BE A TOYOTA DEFECT AND NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.*JB

Mar 5, 2003 Suspension 47,000 mi

THE STRUTS HAVE GONE BAD IN MY 99 TOYOTA SOLARA. I'VE CHECKED MESSAGE BOARDS ON THE NET AND A LOT OF SOLARA OWNERS HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THE STRUTS. I AM NOT UNDER WARRANTY SO THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THIS. IT SEEMS TO BE A TOYOTA DEFECT AND NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.*JB

Jan 26, 2003 Tires 49,000 mi

20560R16 TIRES SPLITING BETWEEN THE TREADS AND CAUSING THE CAR TO VIBRATE. ONLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON THE TIRES.

Jan 26, 2003 Tires 49,000 mi

20560R16 TIRES SPLITING BETWEEN THE TREADS AND CAUSING THE CAR TO VIBRATE. ONLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON THE TIRES.

Dec 4, 2002 Visibility

RE: STRUTS 3 SERVICE CENTERS, INCLUDING ANTWERPEN, CHECKED. ALL 3 AGREE ON RR STRUT AND MOUNT. THE OTHER TWO ADDED THAT THE OTHER STRUTS WERE LEAKING. ANTWERPEN SAYS THAT'S "NORMAL" FOR TOYOTA. HOWEVER, A CHECK AT THE SERVICE CENTER OF 2 OTHER TOYOTA'S REVEALED NO LEAKS. AFTER CUSTOMER CALLED A...

Dec 4, 2002 Unknown Or Other

RE: STRUTS 3 SERVICE CENTERS, INCLUDING ANTWERPEN, CHECKED. ALL 3 AGREE ON RR STRUT AND MOUNT. THE OTHER TWO ADDED THAT THE OTHER STRUTS WERE LEAKING. ANTWERPEN SAYS THAT'S "NORMAL" FOR TOYOTA. HOWEVER, A CHECK AT THE SERVICE CENTER OF 2 OTHER TOYOTA'S REVEALED NO LEAKS. AFTER CUSTOMER CALLED A...

Dec 4, 2002 Visibility

RE: STRUTS 3 SERVICE CENTERS, INCLUDING ANTWERPEN, CHECKED. ALL 3 AGREE ON RR STRUT AND MOUNT. THE OTHER TWO ADDED THAT THE OTHER STRUTS WERE LEAKING. ANTWERPEN SAYS THAT'S "NORMAL" FOR TOYOTA. HOWEVER, A CHECK AT THE SERVICE CENTER OF 2 OTHER TOYOTA'S REVEALED NO LEAKS. AFTER CUSTOMER CALLED A...

Dec 4, 2002 Unknown Or Other

RE: STRUTS 3 SERVICE CENTERS, INCLUDING ANTWERPEN, CHECKED. ALL 3 AGREE ON RR STRUT AND MOUNT. THE OTHER TWO ADDED THAT THE OTHER STRUTS WERE LEAKING. ANTWERPEN SAYS THAT'S "NORMAL" FOR TOYOTA. HOWEVER, A CHECK AT THE SERVICE CENTER OF 2 OTHER TOYOTA'S REVEALED NO LEAKS. AFTER CUSTOMER CALLED A...

Sep 13, 2002 Electrical System Fire

ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHTED MIRROR ON THE VISOR FELL OFF CAUSING THE TWO WIRES BEHIND THE LIGHTED MIRROR TO COME LOOSE AND CONTACT EACH OTHER. THIS PROCEEDED TO SHORT OUT FILLING THE CARS CABIN WITH SMOKE. THE CAR WAS STOPPED IMMEDIATELY ON A LOCAL ROAD, TURNED OFF AND BOTH MY W...

Sep 13, 2002 Electrical System Fire

ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHTED MIRROR ON THE VISOR FELL OFF CAUSING THE TWO WIRES BEHIND THE LIGHTED MIRROR TO COME LOOSE AND CONTACT EACH OTHER. THIS PROCEEDED TO SHORT OUT FILLING THE CARS CABIN WITH SMOKE. THE CAR WAS STOPPED IMMEDIATELY ON A LOCAL ROAD, TURNED OFF AND BOTH MY W...

Sep 13, 2002 Electrical System Fire

ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHTED MIRROR ON THE VISOR FELL OFF CAUSING THE TWO WIRES BEHIND THE LIGHTED MIRROR TO COME LOOSE AND CONTACT EACH OTHER. THIS PROCEEDED TO SHORT OUT FILLING THE CARS CABIN WITH SMOKE. THE CAR WAS STOPPED IMMEDIATELY ON A LOCAL ROAD, TURNED OFF AND BOTH MY W...

Sep 13, 2002 Electrical System Fire

ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHTED MIRROR ON THE VISOR FELL OFF CAUSING THE TWO WIRES BEHIND THE LIGHTED MIRROR TO COME LOOSE AND CONTACT EACH OTHER. THIS PROCEEDED TO SHORT OUT FILLING THE CARS CABIN WITH SMOKE. THE CAR WAS STOPPED IMMEDIATELY ON A LOCAL ROAD, TURNED OFF AND BOTH MY W...

Sep 4, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND STARTER GOT "STUCK". TURNED IGNITION TO OFF POSITION AND REMOVED KEY, BUT STARTER CONTINUED TO TURN ENGINE. VEHICLE THAN BEGAN TO SMOKE, AND ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TO STOP STARTER FROM TURNING.*AK

Sep 4, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND STARTER GOT "STUCK". TURNED IGNITION TO OFF POSITION AND REMOVED KEY, BUT STARTER CONTINUED TO TURN ENGINE. VEHICLE THAN BEGAN TO SMOKE, AND ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TO STOP STARTER FROM TURNING.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES ON/OFF ACKNOWLEDGING AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. *AK THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES ON/OFF DUE TO CENTER SENSOR FAILURE. *YH

Aug 20, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES ON/OFF ACKNOWLEDGING AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. *AK THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES ON/OFF DUE TO CENTER SENSOR FAILURE. *YH

Jul 23, 2002 Equipment

DEALERSHIP SAYS THE WATER FROM THE STOPPED UP A/C DRAIN CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL SHORT AND IT WILL COST ALMOST $800.00 TO REPAIR. I DO NOT HAVE $800.00. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE AIRBAG COULD POSSIBLY DEPLOY WITHOUT NOTICE AND THAT PUTS EVERYONE AT RISK WHEN DRIVING OR RIDING IN THE CAR. IT DOES NOT HA...

Jul 23, 2002 Air Bags

DEALERSHIP SAYS THE WATER FROM THE STOPPED UP A/C DRAIN CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL SHORT AND IT WILL COST ALMOST $800.00 TO REPAIR. I DO NOT HAVE $800.00. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE AIRBAG COULD POSSIBLY DEPLOY WITHOUT NOTICE AND THAT PUTS EVERYONE AT RISK WHEN DRIVING OR RIDING IN THE CAR. IT DOES NOT HA...

Jul 23, 2002 Equipment

DEALERSHIP SAYS THE WATER FROM THE STOPPED UP A/C DRAIN CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL SHORT AND IT WILL COST ALMOST $800.00 TO REPAIR. I DO NOT HAVE $800.00. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE AIRBAG COULD POSSIBLY DEPLOY WITHOUT NOTICE AND THAT PUTS EVERYONE AT RISK WHEN DRIVING OR RIDING IN THE CAR. IT DOES NOT HA...

Jul 23, 2002 Air Bags

DEALERSHIP SAYS THE WATER FROM THE STOPPED UP A/C DRAIN CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL SHORT AND IT WILL COST ALMOST $800.00 TO REPAIR. I DO NOT HAVE $800.00. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE AIRBAG COULD POSSIBLY DEPLOY WITHOUT NOTICE AND THAT PUTS EVERYONE AT RISK WHEN DRIVING OR RIDING IN THE CAR. IT DOES NOT HA...

Jul 18, 2002 Power Train

SHIFT CABLE BROKE OFF ARM TO TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Power Train

SHIFT CABLE BROKE OFF ARM TO TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS BROKE OFF AND WENT INTO FRONT WHEEL, AND WHEEL STOPPED MOVING, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS BROKE OFF AND WENT INTO FRONT WHEEL, AND WHEEL STOPPED MOVING, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, PART WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER AFTER A FEW WEEKS, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT WORK DURING AN ACCIDENT.*MJ

Jun 10, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, PART WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER AFTER A FEW WEEKS, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT WORK DURING AN ACCIDENT.*MJ

May 15, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEP COMING ON.

May 15, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEP COMING ON.

Mar 8, 2002 Suspension

MCPHERSON STRUT UPPER BUSHING IS LOOSE AND MAKES LOUD SOUNDS WHEN GOING OVER MOST BUMPS. APPEARS THE UPPER MOUNT OPENING IS TOO LARGE AND ALLOWS THE STRUT TO MOVE AROUND. DEALER QUOTES $585.00 TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT STRUTS. THIS SEEMS A DEFECT AND NOT NORMAL WEAR.*AK

Mar 8, 2002 Suspension

MCPHERSON STRUT UPPER BUSHING IS LOOSE AND MAKES LOUD SOUNDS WHEN GOING OVER MOST BUMPS. APPEARS THE UPPER MOUNT OPENING IS TOO LARGE AND ALLOWS THE STRUT TO MOVE AROUND. DEALER QUOTES $585.00 TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT STRUTS. THIS SEEMS A DEFECT AND NOT NORMAL WEAR.*AK

Jan 8, 2002 Suspension

ALL 4 STRUTS ARE LEAKING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER'S ESTIMATED COST IS $1700.00. THE CAR HAS 56K MILES (80% FREEWAY)

Jan 8, 2002 Suspension

ALL 4 STRUTS ARE LEAKING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER'S ESTIMATED COST IS $1700.00. THE CAR HAS 56K MILES (80% FREEWAY)

Nov 30, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER HAS CONCERNS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE AIR CONDITION CONTROL SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING FROM OUTSIDE AIR TO RECIRCULATED WITH OUT ANY INTENDED ACTION, IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE THE MOISTURE CONTENT SEEMS TO INCREASE RAPIDLY CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JG

Nov 30, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER HAS CONCERNS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE AIR CONDITION CONTROL SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING FROM OUTSIDE AIR TO RECIRCULATED WITH OUT ANY INTENDED ACTION, IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE THE MOISTURE CONTENT SEEMS TO INCREASE RAPIDLY CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JG

Nov 30, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER HAS CONCERNS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE AIR CONDITION CONTROL SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING FROM OUTSIDE AIR TO RECIRCULATED WITH OUT ANY INTENDED ACTION, IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE THE MOISTURE CONTENT SEEMS TO INCREASE RAPIDLY CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JG

Nov 30, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER HAS CONCERNS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE AIR CONDITION CONTROL SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING FROM OUTSIDE AIR TO RECIRCULATED WITH OUT ANY INTENDED ACTION, IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE THE MOISTURE CONTENT SEEMS TO INCREASE RAPIDLY CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JG

Nov 5, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS COME ON APPROXIMATELY 8 TIMES. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Nov 5, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS COME ON APPROXIMATELY 8 TIMES. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Sep 5, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD FLASH/BLINK. WOULD NOT REMAIN SOLID. SOUNDS LIKE CABLES HITTING SOMETHING UNDER HOOD. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT HE TIGHTENED A PIN, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD FLASH/BLINK. WOULD NOT REMAIN SOLID. SOUNDS LIKE CABLES HITTING SOMETHING UNDER HOOD. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT HE TIGHTENED A PIN, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE UNRELIABLE BRAKES ON MY CAR ARE MY GRAVEST CONCERN OF THE SEVERAL PROBLEMS IVE HAD. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR BEGAN ONLY ONE MONTH INTO OWNERSHIP. THESE PROBLEMS WERE MOSTLY CORRECTED BY A REWIRE THAT WAS DONE IN OCTOBER 1999. OCCASIONALLY, THOUGH, A WINDOW WONT OPEN STILL. THE...

Aug 30, 2001 Electrical System

THE UNRELIABLE BRAKES ON MY CAR ARE MY GRAVEST CONCERN OF THE SEVERAL PROBLEMS IVE HAD. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR BEGAN ONLY ONE MONTH INTO OWNERSHIP. THESE PROBLEMS WERE MOSTLY CORRECTED BY A REWIRE THAT WAS DONE IN OCTOBER 1999. OCCASIONALLY, THOUGH, A WINDOW WONT OPEN STILL. THE...

Aug 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE UNRELIABLE BRAKES ON MY CAR ARE MY GRAVEST CONCERN OF THE SEVERAL PROBLEMS IVE HAD. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR BEGAN ONLY ONE MONTH INTO OWNERSHIP. THESE PROBLEMS WERE MOSTLY CORRECTED BY A REWIRE THAT WAS DONE IN OCTOBER 1999. OCCASIONALLY, THOUGH, A WINDOW WONT OPEN STILL. THE...

Aug 30, 2001 Electrical System

THE UNRELIABLE BRAKES ON MY CAR ARE MY GRAVEST CONCERN OF THE SEVERAL PROBLEMS IVE HAD. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR BEGAN ONLY ONE MONTH INTO OWNERSHIP. THESE PROBLEMS WERE MOSTLY CORRECTED BY A REWIRE THAT WAS DONE IN OCTOBER 1999. OCCASIONALLY, THOUGH, A WINDOW WONT OPEN STILL. THE...

May 17, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN LOOKED AT NUMEROUS TIMES NOW THAT MY REGULAR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, I HAD TO LOOK AT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR COVERAGE AND THEY DO NOT REPLACE AIR BAG SENSORS. THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT AT 30,000 MILES BUT IT REOCCURED AT 45,000 MILES. NOW THEY SAY THEY WILL PAY FOR THE PART B...

May 17, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN LOOKED AT NUMEROUS TIMES NOW THAT MY REGULAR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, I HAD TO LOOK AT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR COVERAGE AND THEY DO NOT REPLACE AIR BAG SENSORS. THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT AT 30,000 MILES BUT IT REOCCURED AT 45,000 MILES. NOW THEY SAY THEY WILL PAY FOR THE PART B...

Mar 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

HEAD ON COLLISION AT 50MPH FAILED TO SET OFF AIRBAG.

Mar 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

HEAD ON COLLISION AT 50MPH FAILED TO SET OFF AIRBAG.

Feb 20, 2001 Air Bags

WENT TO ARBITRATION AND LOST, BECAUSE I COULD NOT PROVE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN CRASH. SCC *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*741229

Feb 20, 2001 Air Bags

WENT TO ARBITRATION AND LOST, BECAUSE I COULD NOT PROVE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN CRASH. SCC *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*741229

Oct 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IN MY V-6 TOYOTA FORMED SO MUCH SLUDGE THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RUN EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MFG RECOMENDATIONS AND THE MFG WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS UNDER THE DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IN MY V-6 TOYOTA FORMED SO MUCH SLUDGE THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RUN EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MFG RECOMENDATIONS AND THE MFG WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS UNDER THE DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Steering

ON FLAT ROADS,STEERING WHEEL BINDS OR LOCKS INTO A LEFT TURN REQUIRING DRIVER TO USE CLOCKWISE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO RETURN IT & MAINTAIN VEHICLE ON (CENTER) STRAIGHT PATH.(STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO THE CENTER). IF I LET THE STEERING WHEEL GO, VEHICLE WILL TURN INTO THE LEFT LANE OR...

Sep 13, 2000 Steering

ON FLAT ROADS,STEERING WHEEL BINDS OR LOCKS INTO A LEFT TURN REQUIRING DRIVER TO USE CLOCKWISE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO RETURN IT & MAINTAIN VEHICLE ON (CENTER) STRAIGHT PATH.(STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO THE CENTER). IF I LET THE STEERING WHEEL GO, VEHICLE WILL TURN INTO THE LEFT LANE OR...

Sep 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. WOULD FAIL TO CATCH WHEN TRYING MAKE STOPS, WHICH ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DO. BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AT 6,000 MILES & THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT 12,000 MILES DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE. *AK

Sep 7, 2000 Suspension

BRAKES WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. WOULD FAIL TO CATCH WHEN TRYING MAKE STOPS, WHICH ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DO. BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AT 6,000 MILES & THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT 12,000 MILES DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE. *AK

Sep 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. WOULD FAIL TO CATCH WHEN TRYING MAKE STOPS, WHICH ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DO. BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AT 6,000 MILES & THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT 12,000 MILES DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE. *AK

Sep 7, 2000 Suspension

BRAKES WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. WOULD FAIL TO CATCH WHEN TRYING MAKE STOPS, WHICH ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DO. BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AT 6,000 MILES & THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT 12,000 MILES DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELT SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE WHEN DRIVER REACHED FOR BELT PRIOR TO STARTING THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Feb 10, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELT SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE WHEN DRIVER REACHED FOR BELT PRIOR TO STARTING THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML