Compare to Other Years

Complaints

Showing 20 of 132
Nov 5, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 162,343 mi

I WAS EXCITING A FREEWAY. AS I USUALLY DO, I DISENGAGED THE CLUTCH EXPECTING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ALSO DISENGAGE AND COAST TO THE STOP SIGN WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF MY BRAKE. INSTEAD, AS SOON AS I DISENGAGED THE CLUTCH, THE CAR ACCELERATED AS IF SOMEONE HAD PUT THEIR FOOT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. TH...

Nov 5, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 162,343 mi

I WAS EXCITING A FREEWAY. AS I USUALLY DO, I DISENGAGED THE CLUTCH EXPECTING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ALSO DISENGAGE AND COAST TO THE STOP SIGN WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF MY BRAKE. INSTEAD, AS SOON AS I DISENGAGED THE CLUTCH, THE CAR ACCELERATED AS IF SOMEONE HAD PUT THEIR FOOT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. TH...

Jul 20, 2020 Structure Crash Fire 170,000 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] I DIDN'T BACK UP MY CAR AT ALL. CITY THAT THE ACCIDENT TOKEN PLACE WAS OAKLAND CALIFORNIA. LOCAL REPORT NUMBER, [XXX]. THIS, ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN ALAMEDA COUNTY ON THE TIME FRAME OF MONDAY. 300 FEET WEST OF MCAURTHUR BLV. I DID NEVER BACK UP MY CAR HITTING V2 OR P2. MY V1 AND P1 CAR...

Jul 20, 2020 Service Brakes Crash Fire 170,000 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] I DIDN'T BACK UP MY CAR AT ALL. CITY THAT THE ACCIDENT TOKEN PLACE WAS OAKLAND CALIFORNIA. LOCAL REPORT NUMBER, [XXX]. THIS, ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN ALAMEDA COUNTY ON THE TIME FRAME OF MONDAY. 300 FEET WEST OF MCAURTHUR BLV. I DID NEVER BACK UP MY CAR HITTING V2 OR P2. MY V1 AND P1 CAR...

Jul 20, 2020 Structure Crash Fire 170,000 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] I DIDN'T BACK UP MY CAR AT ALL. CITY THAT THE ACCIDENT TOKEN PLACE WAS OAKLAND CALIFORNIA. LOCAL REPORT NUMBER, [XXX]. THIS, ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN ALAMEDA COUNTY ON THE TIME FRAME OF MONDAY. 300 FEET WEST OF MCAURTHUR BLV. I DID NEVER BACK UP MY CAR HITTING V2 OR P2. MY V1 AND P1 CAR...

Jul 20, 2020 Service Brakes Crash Fire 170,000 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] I DIDN'T BACK UP MY CAR AT ALL. CITY THAT THE ACCIDENT TOKEN PLACE WAS OAKLAND CALIFORNIA. LOCAL REPORT NUMBER, [XXX]. THIS, ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN ALAMEDA COUNTY ON THE TIME FRAME OF MONDAY. 300 FEET WEST OF MCAURTHUR BLV. I DID NEVER BACK UP MY CAR HITTING V2 OR P2. MY V1 AND P1 CAR...

Dec 6, 2019 Service Brakes Crash

ON 5/10/2006 WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 CAMRY SOLARA ON A RURAL ROAD I COULDN'T SLOW THE CAR DOWN, BRAKING DIDN'T HELP. I KEPT BEARING TO THE RIGHT OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE I WAS HAVING A HARD TIME CONTROLLING THE CAR, CAR WANTED TO GO TOWARDS THE CARS TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. FINALLY, I WAS ABLE...

Dec 6, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON 5/10/2006 WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 CAMRY SOLARA ON A RURAL ROAD I COULDN'T SLOW THE CAR DOWN, BRAKING DIDN'T HELP. I KEPT BEARING TO THE RIGHT OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE I WAS HAVING A HARD TIME CONTROLLING THE CAR, CAR WANTED TO GO TOWARDS THE CARS TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. FINALLY, I WAS ABLE...

Dec 6, 2019 Service Brakes Crash

ON 5/10/2006 WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 CAMRY SOLARA ON A RURAL ROAD I COULDN'T SLOW THE CAR DOWN, BRAKING DIDN'T HELP. I KEPT BEARING TO THE RIGHT OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE I WAS HAVING A HARD TIME CONTROLLING THE CAR, CAR WANTED TO GO TOWARDS THE CARS TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. FINALLY, I WAS ABLE...

Dec 6, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON 5/10/2006 WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 CAMRY SOLARA ON A RURAL ROAD I COULDN'T SLOW THE CAR DOWN, BRAKING DIDN'T HELP. I KEPT BEARING TO THE RIGHT OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE I WAS HAVING A HARD TIME CONTROLLING THE CAR, CAR WANTED TO GO TOWARDS THE CARS TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. FINALLY, I WAS ABLE...

Apr 24, 2019 Air Bags 174,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON (STATIONARY AND IN MOTION)

Apr 24, 2019 Air Bags 174,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON (STATIONARY AND IN MOTION)

Oct 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other

DOOR LATCHES GET STUCK CLOSED. IT SEEMS THE PLASTIC AROUND THE LATCH IS THE CAUSE.

Oct 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other

DOOR LATCHES GET STUCK CLOSED. IT SEEMS THE PLASTIC AROUND THE LATCH IS THE CAUSE.

Oct 12, 2018 Air Bags 280,000 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, ON MY DASH FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS NOW. I SEE NO RECALLS, BUT RESEARCHED IT. LOOKS LIKE MY AIRBAGS AREN'T WORKING PROPERLY.

Oct 12, 2018 Air Bags 280,000 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, ON MY DASH FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS NOW. I SEE NO RECALLS, BUT RESEARCHED IT. LOOKS LIKE MY AIRBAGS AREN'T WORKING PROPERLY.

Feb 5, 2016 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A STEEL POLE. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT KICKED THE DOOR OPEN AND CRAWLED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ...

Feb 5, 2016 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A STEEL POLE. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT KICKED THE DOOR OPEN AND CRAWLED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ...

Mar 4, 2015 Air Bags Crash 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED FORCEFULLY INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM STRAINED CHEST MUSCLES AND CRACKED RIBS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POL...

Mar 4, 2015 Air Bags Crash 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED FORCEFULLY INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM STRAINED CHEST MUSCLES AND CRACKED RIBS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POL...

Feb 24, 2015 Engine 156,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON, BLACK SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNIC...

Feb 24, 2015 Engine 156,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON, BLACK SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNIC...

Nov 20, 2014 Seat Belts 165,000 mi

JUST WITHIN THE LAST MONTH, I HAVE HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING THE DRIVER SEAT BELT TO CLASP. IT TAKE A FEW TRIES, BUT FINALLY DOES. BUT, IT DOE NOT SEEM SECURE AND I AM AFRAID THAT IT MAY BECOME UNCLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. IN THE PAST IT ALWAYS WORKED FINE AND THE CLASP SEEMED MUCH MORE SECURE. I WAS W...

Nov 20, 2014 Seat Belts 165,000 mi

JUST WITHIN THE LAST MONTH, I HAVE HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING THE DRIVER SEAT BELT TO CLASP. IT TAKE A FEW TRIES, BUT FINALLY DOES. BUT, IT DOE NOT SEEM SECURE AND I AM AFRAID THAT IT MAY BECOME UNCLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. IN THE PAST IT ALWAYS WORKED FINE AND THE CLASP SEEMED MUCH MORE SECURE. I WAS W...

Sep 19, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,557 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Sep 19, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,557 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Oct 23, 2012 Structure Crash 171,000 mi

PASSENGER WAS DRIVING APPROX 50MPH AND COLLIDED WITH A DEER WITH THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE, HOWEVER NEITHER THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAR IS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Oct 23, 2012 Engine Crash 171,000 mi

PASSENGER WAS DRIVING APPROX 50MPH AND COLLIDED WITH A DEER WITH THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE, HOWEVER NEITHER THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAR IS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Oct 23, 2012 Suspension Crash 171,000 mi

PASSENGER WAS DRIVING APPROX 50MPH AND COLLIDED WITH A DEER WITH THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE, HOWEVER NEITHER THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAR IS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Oct 23, 2012 Structure Crash 171,000 mi

PASSENGER WAS DRIVING APPROX 50MPH AND COLLIDED WITH A DEER WITH THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE, HOWEVER NEITHER THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAR IS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Oct 23, 2012 Engine Crash 171,000 mi

PASSENGER WAS DRIVING APPROX 50MPH AND COLLIDED WITH A DEER WITH THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE, HOWEVER NEITHER THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAR IS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Oct 23, 2012 Suspension Crash 171,000 mi

PASSENGER WAS DRIVING APPROX 50MPH AND COLLIDED WITH A DEER WITH THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE, HOWEVER NEITHER THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAR IS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Jun 18, 2012 Seat Belts 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RETRACTOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT M...

Jun 18, 2012 Seat Belts 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RETRACTOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT M...

May 24, 2012 Seat Belts 127,423 mi

THE SEAT BELT STAYS AT FAR EXTENSION AND WILL NOT RETRACT, SO IT WILL NOT FUNCTION. I WENT TO MY LOCAL REPAIR COMPANY AND THEY SAID IT COULD NOT BE FIXED AND MUST BE REPLACED. I FIRST NOTIFIED TOYOTA OF THIS ON MAY 21, 2012 BY SPEAKING WITH THE "CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER". [XXX] SAID SOMEONE WOULD ...

May 24, 2012 Seat Belts 127,423 mi

THE SEAT BELT STAYS AT FAR EXTENSION AND WILL NOT RETRACT, SO IT WILL NOT FUNCTION. I WENT TO MY LOCAL REPAIR COMPANY AND THEY SAID IT COULD NOT BE FIXED AND MUST BE REPLACED. I FIRST NOTIFIED TOYOTA OF THIS ON MAY 21, 2012 BY SPEAKING WITH THE "CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER". [XXX] SAID SOMEONE WOULD ...

Feb 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA V6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED POLLUTION AND AN ENGINE FIRE. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON BLACK SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE ENGINE WAS C...

Feb 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA V6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED POLLUTION AND AN ENGINE FIRE. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON BLACK SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE ENGINE WAS C...

Sep 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,000 mi

EMISSIONS SYSTEM. OBD II CODE P0446 FAILED VENT VALVE (APPARENTLY THERE ARE 3 OF THESE, ONE NEXT TO THE AIR CLEANER HOUSING, AND TWO ON THE CHARCOAL CANISTER LOCATED UNDER THE CAR NEXT TO THE GAS TANK). THE SYSTEM IS INSTALLED TO MEET EPA REQUIREMENTS WHICH LIMIT HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS FROM THE ATM...

Sep 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,000 mi

EMISSIONS SYSTEM. OBD II CODE P0446 FAILED VENT VALVE (APPARENTLY THERE ARE 3 OF THESE, ONE NEXT TO THE AIR CLEANER HOUSING, AND TWO ON THE CHARCOAL CANISTER LOCATED UNDER THE CAR NEXT TO THE GAS TANK). THE SYSTEM IS INSTALLED TO MEET EPA REQUIREMENTS WHICH LIMIT HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS FROM THE ATM...

Sep 2, 2010 Steering 100,000 mi

I'VE OWNED MY 2001 SOLARA SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN APRIL 2001. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY REAL PROBLEMS WITH IT (I'VE HAD ALL OF THE NORMAL MAINTENANCE, WEAR & TEAR STUFF DONE), UNTIL ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. MY WIFE & I WERE OUT OF TOWN AND WERE TURNING AROUND AT A STRIP MALL SHOPPING CENTER WHEN THE STEERING...

Sep 2, 2010 Steering 100,000 mi

I'VE OWNED MY 2001 SOLARA SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN APRIL 2001. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY REAL PROBLEMS WITH IT (I'VE HAD ALL OF THE NORMAL MAINTENANCE, WEAR & TEAR STUFF DONE), UNTIL ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. MY WIFE & I WERE OUT OF TOWN AND WERE TURNING AROUND AT A STRIP MALL SHOPPING CENTER WHEN THE STEERING...

Apr 13, 2010 Seat Belts 137,000 mi

SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETURN. INSTEAD, IT IS FULLY EXTENDED AT ALL TIMES, WITH SHOULDER BELT LYING ON MY LAP, AND SEAT BELT BEING WAY TO LOOSE. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Seat Belts 137,000 mi

SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETURN. INSTEAD, IT IS FULLY EXTENDED AT ALL TIMES, WITH SHOULDER BELT LYING ON MY LAP, AND SEAT BELT BEING WAY TO LOOSE. *TR

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

ON 4/1/08, IN THE MORNING, ON WET ROADS, I WAS DRIVING MY '01 TOYOTA SOLARA AND NEEDED TO STOP SHORT IN TRAFFIC. I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NEVER KICKED IN, NOR DID THE CAR SLOW DOWN. I HAD REAR ENDED A TOYOTA SEQUOIA. I HAD MENTIONED TO THE OTHER DRIVER THAT THE CAR WOUL...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

ON 4/1/08, IN THE MORNING, ON WET ROADS, I WAS DRIVING MY '01 TOYOTA SOLARA AND NEEDED TO STOP SHORT IN TRAFFIC. I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NEVER KICKED IN, NOR DID THE CAR SLOW DOWN. I HAD REAR ENDED A TOYOTA SEQUOIA. I HAD MENTIONED TO THE OTHER DRIVER THAT THE CAR WOUL...

Feb 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SOLARA WITH 147000 MILES. GAS PEDAL HAS A CATCH IN IT WHEN IT IS ALL THE WAY BACK, OR RETURNED. WHEN YOU GO TO PRESS DOWN, IT WON'T GO DOWN AND FEELS LIKE IT IS CATCHING ON SOMETHING. IT WILL SUDDENLY RELEASE CAUSING SOME OVER ACCELERATION. OUR LOCAL DEALER SAYS THIS IS NOT PART OF THE ...

Feb 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SOLARA WITH 147000 MILES. GAS PEDAL HAS A CATCH IN IT WHEN IT IS ALL THE WAY BACK, OR RETURNED. WHEN YOU GO TO PRESS DOWN, IT WON'T GO DOWN AND FEELS LIKE IT IS CATCHING ON SOMETHING. IT WILL SUDDENLY RELEASE CAUSING SOME OVER ACCELERATION. OUR LOCAL DEALER SAYS THIS IS NOT PART OF THE ...

Nov 15, 2009 Tires 81,000 mi

ON 9/24/08 I WENT TO TOWN FAIR TIRE AND HAD FOUR TIRES REPLACED AT A COST OR $539.12. I WAS TOLD YOKOHAMA TIRES WERE THE BEST AND HAD THE BEST MILEAGE UP TO 80,000 MILES. AT THAT TIME I HAD THE FOUR TIRES REPLACED WITH THE MILEAGE ON MY CAR AT 74,000 MILES. ON 6/3/09 I BROUGHT MY CAR WHICH NOW HA...

Nov 15, 2009 Tires 81,000 mi

ON 9/24/08 I WENT TO TOWN FAIR TIRE AND HAD FOUR TIRES REPLACED AT A COST OR $539.12. I WAS TOLD YOKOHAMA TIRES WERE THE BEST AND HAD THE BEST MILEAGE UP TO 80,000 MILES. AT THAT TIME I HAD THE FOUR TIRES REPLACED WITH THE MILEAGE ON MY CAR AT 74,000 MILES. ON 6/3/09 I BROUGHT MY CAR WHICH NOW HA...

Sep 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ENTERING A PARKING SPACE SHE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, SHE CRASHED INTO CONCRETE WALL. HER VEHICLE RECEIVED $3800.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS BECAUSE OF AN INTERFERENCE OF THE...

Sep 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ENTERING A PARKING SPACE SHE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, SHE CRASHED INTO CONCRETE WALL. HER VEHICLE RECEIVED $3800.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS BECAUSE OF AN INTERFERENCE OF THE...

Aug 7, 2009 Air Bags 64,000 mi

AIR BAGS ON 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA SLE MAY NOT BE WORKING PROPERLY SINCE AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR

Aug 7, 2009 Air Bags 64,000 mi

AIR BAGS ON 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA SLE MAY NOT BE WORKING PROPERLY SINCE AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR

May 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA AND HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH OIL TURNING INTO GEL. THE ENGINE QUIT OPERATING COMPLETELY. *TR

May 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA AND HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH OIL TURNING INTO GEL. THE ENGINE QUIT OPERATING COMPLETELY. *TR

Feb 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SLUDGE AND GELLING PROBLEM ON ALL TOYOTA ENGINES IN CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA FROM 1998 TO 2002. I HAVE THIS ISSUE AS WELL AND THE CAR GIVES OUT SMOKE, FAILS INSPECTION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND LEADS TO PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TR

Feb 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SLUDGE AND GELLING PROBLEM ON ALL TOYOTA ENGINES IN CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA FROM 1998 TO 2002. I HAVE THIS ISSUE AS WELL AND THE CAR GIVES OUT SMOKE, FAILS INSPECTION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND LEADS TO PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TR

Feb 8, 2008 Air Bags Crash 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE IDLING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO FULL RPM AND WENT THROUGH FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT STRUCK ONE VEHICLE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILUR...

Feb 8, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE IDLING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO FULL RPM AND WENT THROUGH FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT STRUCK ONE VEHICLE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILUR...

Feb 8, 2008 Air Bags Crash 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE IDLING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO FULL RPM AND WENT THROUGH FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT STRUCK ONE VEHICLE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILUR...

Feb 8, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE IDLING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO FULL RPM AND WENT THROUGH FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT STRUCK ONE VEHICLE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILUR...

Jan 5, 2008 Equipment 100,000 mi

PAINT IS PEELING AND BODY METAL IS VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE. *CN

Jan 5, 2008 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

PAINT IS PEELING AND BODY METAL IS VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE. *CN

Jan 5, 2008 Equipment 100,000 mi

PAINT IS PEELING AND BODY METAL IS VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE. *CN

Jan 5, 2008 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

PAINT IS PEELING AND BODY METAL IS VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE. *CN

Mar 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE IN 2002. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE DEALER REBUILT THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY STARTED TO EXPERIENCE WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AGAIN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED ...

Mar 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE IN 2002. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE DEALER REBUILT THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY STARTED TO EXPERIENCE WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AGAIN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED ...

Jan 31, 2007 Air Bags Crash 86,600 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH UNDERIN WET CONDITIONS IT STRUCK THE REAR END OF A SECOND VEHICLE. HE THEN DROVE OFF AN EMBANKMENT, WENT THROUGH ABOUT 12 WOODEN POSTS, AND CRASHED INTO A BOLDER WHICH CRUSHED THE FRONT BUMPER IN HALF. UPON IMPACT, THE ...

Jan 31, 2007 Air Bags Crash 86,600 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH UNDERIN WET CONDITIONS IT STRUCK THE REAR END OF A SECOND VEHICLE. HE THEN DROVE OFF AN EMBANKMENT, WENT THROUGH ABOUT 12 WOODEN POSTS, AND CRASHED INTO A BOLDER WHICH CRUSHED THE FRONT BUMPER IN HALF. UPON IMPACT, THE ...

Nov 8, 2006 Air Bags 72,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 I PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND STARTED MY 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CAR WAS STILL IN PARK AND HAD NEVER BEEN MOVED. WITHIN SECONDS OF STARTING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT I SUSTAINED A FRACTURED L...

Nov 8, 2006 Air Bags 72,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 I PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND STARTED MY 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CAR WAS STILL IN PARK AND HAD NEVER BEEN MOVED. WITHIN SECONDS OF STARTING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT I SUSTAINED A FRACTURED L...

Aug 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,664 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, MY 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA BEGAN TO SHUDDER, SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60+ MPH. WHILE PULLING OVER TO THE OFF RAMP, AND APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, THE BRAKE PEDAL ITSELF WOULD FIGHT BACK, PUSHING AGAINST THE PRESSURE. AN INSPECTION BY THE LOCAL DE...

Aug 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,664 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, MY 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA BEGAN TO SHUDDER, SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60+ MPH. WHILE PULLING OVER TO THE OFF RAMP, AND APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, THE BRAKE PEDAL ITSELF WOULD FIGHT BACK, PUSHING AGAINST THE PRESSURE. AN INSPECTION BY THE LOCAL DE...

Aug 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,664 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, MY 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA BEGAN TO SHUDDER, SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60+ MPH. WHILE PULLING OVER TO THE OFF RAMP, AND APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, THE BRAKE PEDAL ITSELF WOULD FIGHT BACK, PUSHING AGAINST THE PRESSURE. AN INSPECTION BY THE LOCAL DE...

Aug 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,664 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, MY 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA BEGAN TO SHUDDER, SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60+ MPH. WHILE PULLING OVER TO THE OFF RAMP, AND APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, THE BRAKE PEDAL ITSELF WOULD FIGHT BACK, PUSHING AGAINST THE PRESSURE. AN INSPECTION BY THE LOCAL DE...

Feb 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

TOYOTA SOLARA 2001 HAD TO HAVE BRAKE VACUUM ASSIST PART REPLACED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. WAS TOLD THAT THIS WOULD CAUSE HARM TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND EVENTUALLY MAY STOP ON HIGHWAY. CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS EXCELLENT CARE. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT TOYOTA HAD RECALL OF T...

Feb 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

TOYOTA SOLARA 2001 HAD TO HAVE BRAKE VACUUM ASSIST PART REPLACED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. WAS TOLD THAT THIS WOULD CAUSE HARM TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND EVENTUALLY MAY STOP ON HIGHWAY. CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS EXCELLENT CARE. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT TOYOTA HAD RECALL OF T...

Feb 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

TOYOTA SOLARA 2001 HAD TO HAVE BRAKE VACUUM ASSIST PART REPLACED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. WAS TOLD THAT THIS WOULD CAUSE HARM TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND EVENTUALLY MAY STOP ON HIGHWAY. CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS EXCELLENT CARE. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT TOYOTA HAD RECALL OF T...

Feb 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

TOYOTA SOLARA 2001 HAD TO HAVE BRAKE VACUUM ASSIST PART REPLACED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. WAS TOLD THAT THIS WOULD CAUSE HARM TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND EVENTUALLY MAY STOP ON HIGHWAY. CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS EXCELLENT CARE. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT TOYOTA HAD RECALL OF T...

Jul 26, 2005 Structure 13,100 mi

REAR WINDOW OF CONVERTIBLE TOP KEEPS HITTING THE BACK SEAT. WINDOW FINALLY BROKE OFF PIECE OF BACK SEAT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. WINDOW NOW HAS COME LOOSE - HANGING FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. TOOK CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP. THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SOLARA. THEY WILL MANUALL...

Jul 26, 2005 Structure 13,100 mi

REAR WINDOW OF CONVERTIBLE TOP KEEPS HITTING THE BACK SEAT. WINDOW FINALLY BROKE OFF PIECE OF BACK SEAT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. WINDOW NOW HAS COME LOOSE - HANGING FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. TOOK CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP. THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SOLARA. THEY WILL MANUALL...

Nov 9, 2004 Seats 27,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT HAS LOOSE TRACK AND ROCKS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER ATTEMPTED A QUICK FIX PER TSB TO NO AVAIL. TOYOTA REP ADVISED TOYOTA WOULD REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK, BUT DEALER STATED I WOULD HAVE TO COVER THE $350.00 LABOR CHARGE. I WAS ADVISED THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON DEFECT, B...

Nov 9, 2004 Seats 27,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT HAS LOOSE TRACK AND ROCKS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER ATTEMPTED A QUICK FIX PER TSB TO NO AVAIL. TOYOTA REP ADVISED TOYOTA WOULD REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK, BUT DEALER STATED I WOULD HAVE TO COVER THE $350.00 LABOR CHARGE. I WAS ADVISED THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON DEFECT, B...

Aug 24, 2004 Air Bags Crash 2,800 mi

CAR ACCIDENT. BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE - $12000 IN FRONT END DAMAGE - NOT AIRBAG OR SEATBELT WORKED. WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SEVERAL INJURIES. CAR WAS FIXED, BUT AIRBAG NOT REPLACED. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 2,800 mi

CAR ACCIDENT. BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE - $12000 IN FRONT END DAMAGE - NOT AIRBAG OR SEATBELT WORKED. WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SEVERAL INJURIES. CAR WAS FIXED, BUT AIRBAG NOT REPLACED. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Air Bags Crash 2,800 mi

CAR ACCIDENT. BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE - $12000 IN FRONT END DAMAGE - NOT AIRBAG OR SEATBELT WORKED. WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SEVERAL INJURIES. CAR WAS FIXED, BUT AIRBAG NOT REPLACED. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 2,800 mi

CAR ACCIDENT. BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE - $12000 IN FRONT END DAMAGE - NOT AIRBAG OR SEATBELT WORKED. WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SEVERAL INJURIES. CAR WAS FIXED, BUT AIRBAG NOT REPLACED. *AK

Jul 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 27,309 mi

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE INTO A BRICK WALL. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FA...

Jul 6, 2004 Air Bags Crash 27,309 mi

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE INTO A BRICK WALL. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FA...

Jul 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 27,309 mi

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE INTO A BRICK WALL. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FA...

Jul 6, 2004 Air Bags Crash 27,309 mi

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE INTO A BRICK WALL. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FA...

Jun 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 27,315 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION LEADING TO CRASH IN WALL...WITH INJURY TO DRIVER. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 27,315 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION LEADING TO CRASH IN WALL...WITH INJURY TO DRIVER. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 15,000 mi

THE BRAKES HAD TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. *AK ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP, BUT ENDED UP REAR ENDING ANOTHER MOTORIST AND CONSEQUENTLY THERE WAS 2,500 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE CONS...

Apr 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 15,000 mi

THE BRAKES HAD TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. *AK ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP, BUT ENDED UP REAR ENDING ANOTHER MOTORIST AND CONSEQUENTLY THERE WAS 2,500 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE CONS...

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 15,000 mi

THE BRAKES HAD TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. *AK ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP, BUT ENDED UP REAR ENDING ANOTHER MOTORIST AND CONSEQUENTLY THERE WAS 2,500 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE CONS...

Apr 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 15,000 mi

THE BRAKES HAD TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. *AK ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP, BUT ENDED UP REAR ENDING ANOTHER MOTORIST AND CONSEQUENTLY THERE WAS 2,500 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE CONS...

Apr 13, 2004 Suspension

LTR FM TIMOTHY F. QUINN (NY) RE ALIGNMENT AND FRONT SUSPENSION DEFECTS FOR A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA, INQUIRING WHEN NHTSA WILL INITIATE DEFECT INVESTIGATION, REPLY TO NEW YORK, NY OFC. *PH THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A TENDENCY TO PULL THE LEFT AND INTO THE OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE VEHIC...

Apr 13, 2004 Suspension

LTR FM TIMOTHY F. QUINN (NY) RE ALIGNMENT AND FRONT SUSPENSION DEFECTS FOR A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA, INQUIRING WHEN NHTSA WILL INITIATE DEFECT INVESTIGATION, REPLY TO NEW YORK, NY OFC. *PH THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A TENDENCY TO PULL THE LEFT AND INTO THE OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE VEHIC...

Apr 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash

I HAD AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHERE I HIT THE BACK OF A VAN STOPPED TO TURN ON A ROADWAY (LEGALLY) AND I FAILED TO SEE IT UNTIL I WAS RIGHT UPON IT. I HIT THE BACK OF THIS VAN AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR. ALTHOUGH THE VAN WAS HARDLY DAMAGED, MY WHOLE FRONT END OF MY CAR WAS DAMAGED, INCLUDING PART...

Apr 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash

I HAD AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHERE I HIT THE BACK OF A VAN STOPPED TO TURN ON A ROADWAY (LEGALLY) AND I FAILED TO SEE IT UNTIL I WAS RIGHT UPON IT. I HIT THE BACK OF THIS VAN AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR. ALTHOUGH THE VAN WAS HARDLY DAMAGED, MY WHOLE FRONT END OF MY CAR WAS DAMAGED, INCLUDING PART...

Mar 17, 2004 Suspension

LTR FM TIMOTHY QUINN (NY) REPORT SAFETY ISSUE WITH VEHICLE A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA PULLS TO THE LEFT AND IN THE OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC ALIGNMENT AND FRONT SUSPENSION DEFECT. *LA THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY CROWNS IN THE ROAD. *SC *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Suspension

LTR FM TIMOTHY QUINN (NY) REPORT SAFETY ISSUE WITH VEHICLE A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA PULLS TO THE LEFT AND IN THE OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC ALIGNMENT AND FRONT SUSPENSION DEFECT. *LA THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY CROWNS IN THE ROAD. *SC *JB

Mar 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 75 mi

I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA, AND MY VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY SURGES FORWARD WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001. THE CAR FEELS AS IF SOMEONE HAS LIGHTLY "BUMPED" IT FORWARD FROM BEHIND. *AK

Mar 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 75 mi

I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA, AND MY VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY SURGES FORWARD WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001. THE CAR FEELS AS IF SOMEONE HAS LIGHTLY "BUMPED" IT FORWARD FROM BEHIND. *AK

Mar 1, 2004 Electronic Stability Control

AFTER NUMEROUS LETTERS, PHONE CALLS AND VISITS TO THE DEALER VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PULLING TO THE LEFT. (NAR) *PH *CB

Mar 1, 2004 Electronic Stability Control

AFTER NUMEROUS LETTERS, PHONE CALLS AND VISITS TO THE DEALER VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PULLING TO THE LEFT. (NAR) *PH *CB

Feb 22, 2004 Parking Brake 10,000 mi

2001 SOLARA-WHEN ENGAGE EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE AND THEN SUBSEQUENTLY RELEASE IT TO DRIVE,THE FRONT WHEELS VIBRATE AND IT FEELS THAT YOU ARE DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD TYPE ROAD WITH ALL SPEED BUMPS, AND THE CAR CANNOT GET UP TO SPEED AS YOU PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND IT ALSO FEELS LIKE ONE OF THE...

Feb 22, 2004 Parking Brake 10,000 mi

2001 SOLARA-WHEN ENGAGE EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE AND THEN SUBSEQUENTLY RELEASE IT TO DRIVE,THE FRONT WHEELS VIBRATE AND IT FEELS THAT YOU ARE DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD TYPE ROAD WITH ALL SPEED BUMPS, AND THE CAR CANNOT GET UP TO SPEED AS YOU PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND IT ALSO FEELS LIKE ONE OF THE...

Dec 3, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING POWER SEAT WOULD ROCK BACK AND FORTH OR SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE STEREO HAD A HISSING SOUND. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THE VEHICLE REPLACED WITH A LATER MODEL, FULL REFUND OR A RENTAL VEHICLE UNTIL THE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. ...

Dec 3, 2003 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING POWER SEAT WOULD ROCK BACK AND FORTH OR SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE STEREO HAD A HISSING SOUND. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THE VEHICLE REPLACED WITH A LATER MODEL, FULL REFUND OR A RENTAL VEHICLE UNTIL THE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. ...

Dec 3, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING POWER SEAT WOULD ROCK BACK AND FORTH OR SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE STEREO HAD A HISSING SOUND. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THE VEHICLE REPLACED WITH A LATER MODEL, FULL REFUND OR A RENTAL VEHICLE UNTIL THE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. ...

Dec 3, 2003 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING POWER SEAT WOULD ROCK BACK AND FORTH OR SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE STEREO HAD A HISSING SOUND. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THE VEHICLE REPLACED WITH A LATER MODEL, FULL REFUND OR A RENTAL VEHICLE UNTIL THE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. ...

Nov 5, 2003 Steering

CAR STEERING DRIFTS LEFT, 8 TRIPS TO THE DEALER AND IT CANNOT BE FIXED (CASTER IS NOT ADJUSTABLE). WEB SEARCHES REVEAL THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PERVASIVE PROBLEM FOR YEARS WITH THE MANUFACTURER OFFERING NO RESOLUTION. *LA

Nov 5, 2003 Steering

CAR STEERING DRIFTS LEFT, 8 TRIPS TO THE DEALER AND IT CANNOT BE FIXED (CASTER IS NOT ADJUSTABLE). WEB SEARCHES REVEAL THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PERVASIVE PROBLEM FOR YEARS WITH THE MANUFACTURER OFFERING NO RESOLUTION. *LA

Sep 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE. I HAD REPORTED THE SEATBELT PROBLEM TO THE TOYOTA DEALER PREVIOUSLY. PASSENGER SEATBELT WAS REPLACED, BUT DEALER ASSURED ME THAT THE DRIVER SEATBELT WAS FINE. TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPLACE AIRBAG AFTER ACCIDENT.

Sep 15, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE. I HAD REPORTED THE SEATBELT PROBLEM TO THE TOYOTA DEALER PREVIOUSLY. PASSENGER SEATBELT WAS REPLACED, BUT DEALER ASSURED ME THAT THE DRIVER SEATBELT WAS FINE. TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPLACE AIRBAG AFTER ACCIDENT.

Sep 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE. I HAD REPORTED THE SEATBELT PROBLEM TO THE TOYOTA DEALER PREVIOUSLY. PASSENGER SEATBELT WAS REPLACED, BUT DEALER ASSURED ME THAT THE DRIVER SEATBELT WAS FINE. TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPLACE AIRBAG AFTER ACCIDENT.

Sep 15, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE. I HAD REPORTED THE SEATBELT PROBLEM TO THE TOYOTA DEALER PREVIOUSLY. PASSENGER SEATBELT WAS REPLACED, BUT DEALER ASSURED ME THAT THE DRIVER SEATBELT WAS FINE. TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPLACE AIRBAG AFTER ACCIDENT.

Apr 7, 2003 Suspension 28,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. CAR MAKES "CLUNKING" SOUND FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE. USUALLY OVER BUMPS OR UNEVEN ROADS. NOISE GETS WORSE OVER TIME. ALREADY HAD STRUT MOUNTS REPLACED ONCE BY TOYOTA. THE STRUT MOUNTS APPEAR TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THIS NOISE IS RECOGNIZED BY TOYOTA ...

Apr 7, 2003 Suspension 28,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SOLARA. CAR MAKES "CLUNKING" SOUND FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE. USUALLY OVER BUMPS OR UNEVEN ROADS. NOISE GETS WORSE OVER TIME. ALREADY HAD STRUT MOUNTS REPLACED ONCE BY TOYOTA. THE STRUT MOUNTS APPEAR TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THIS NOISE IS RECOGNIZED BY TOYOTA ...

Jan 21, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ON THE TOYOTA SOLARA CONV DOES NOT RETRACT AND ALSO GET TWISTED AND CAN NOT BE USED. THEY HAVE BEEN FIXED BY DEALER BUT THE PROBLEM HAS COME BACK.

Jan 21, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ON THE TOYOTA SOLARA CONV DOES NOT RETRACT AND ALSO GET TWISTED AND CAN NOT BE USED. THEY HAVE BEEN FIXED BY DEALER BUT THE PROBLEM HAS COME BACK.

Mar 20, 2002 Parking Brake Crash

CONSUMER HAD PARKED VEHICLE ON AN UP HILL WITH EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE APPLIED. *AK THE EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE WAS FULLY EXTENDED AND WAS IN LOCK POSITION. AFTER THE DRIVER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL HITTING A MAILBOX. VEHICLE DOOR DAMAGED. DEALERSHIP ADJUSTED C...

Mar 20, 2002 Parking Brake Crash

CONSUMER HAD PARKED VEHICLE ON AN UP HILL WITH EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE APPLIED. *AK THE EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE WAS FULLY EXTENDED AND WAS IN LOCK POSITION. AFTER THE DRIVER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL HITTING A MAILBOX. VEHICLE DOOR DAMAGED. DEALERSHIP ADJUSTED C...

Jan 31, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S SEAT BELT STRAP DOES NOT RETRACT. SOMETIMES WHEN PULLING IT OUT IT WILLTWIST, AND WILL NOT GO BACK IN AT ALL. BELT HAS BEEN OPENED AND UNTWISTED BOTH BELTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY DEALER, BUT THEY KEEP DOING THE SAME THING. *AK

Jan 31, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S SEAT BELT STRAP DOES NOT RETRACT. SOMETIMES WHEN PULLING IT OUT IT WILLTWIST, AND WILL NOT GO BACK IN AT ALL. BELT HAS BEEN OPENED AND UNTWISTED BOTH BELTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY DEALER, BUT THEY KEEP DOING THE SAME THING. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 2001 Seats

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED RAPIDLY DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES. *AK

Sep 9, 2001 Seats

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED RAPIDLY DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES. *AK