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Apr 13, 2024 Electrical System Fire

In January my starter caught on fire while driving down the road, and again in April causing me to lose days of work. Caused positive cable to battery to melt.

Apr 13, 2024 Engine Fire

In January my starter caught on fire while driving down the road, and again in April causing me to lose days of work. Caused positive cable to battery to melt.

Apr 13, 2024 Electrical System Fire

In January my starter caught on fire while driving down the road, and again in April causing me to lose days of work. Caused positive cable to battery to melt.

Apr 13, 2024 Engine Fire

In January my starter caught on fire while driving down the road, and again in April causing me to lose days of work. Caused positive cable to battery to melt.

Jul 31, 2023 Steering

The steering wheel is set off center to the right of the driver. Yes it is available upon request. Causes extreme back pains. Has not been inspected by police or insurance reps. Has not been inspected yet. No warning lights or messages in car dash for this. Since I had the car noticed this.

Jul 31, 2023 Steering

The steering wheel is set off center to the right of the driver. Yes it is available upon request. Causes extreme back pains. Has not been inspected by police or insurance reps. Has not been inspected yet. No warning lights or messages in car dash for this. Since I had the car noticed this.

Jul 18, 2020 Service Brakes 1,223 mi

STEERING WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR ARE LOOSE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE IGNITION ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND THE HYDRAULIC PARTS SEEMS TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING . THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIMMED IT IS HARD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED I...

Jul 18, 2020 Engine 1,223 mi

STEERING WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR ARE LOOSE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE IGNITION ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND THE HYDRAULIC PARTS SEEMS TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING . THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIMMED IT IS HARD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED I...

Jul 18, 2020 Exterior Lighting 1,223 mi

STEERING WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR ARE LOOSE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE IGNITION ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND THE HYDRAULIC PARTS SEEMS TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING . THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIMMED IT IS HARD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED I...

Jul 18, 2020 Service Brakes 1,223 mi

STEERING WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR ARE LOOSE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE IGNITION ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND THE HYDRAULIC PARTS SEEMS TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING . THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIMMED IT IS HARD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED I...

Jul 18, 2020 Engine 1,223 mi

STEERING WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR ARE LOOSE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE IGNITION ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND THE HYDRAULIC PARTS SEEMS TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING . THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIMMED IT IS HARD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED I...

Jul 18, 2020 Exterior Lighting 1,223 mi

STEERING WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR ARE LOOSE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE IGNITION ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND THE HYDRAULIC PARTS SEEMS TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING . THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIMMED IT IS HARD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED I...

Dec 3, 2019 Power Train 130,000 mi

BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND THE CAR RAN WELL BUT NOW THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. IT WOULD SLIP FROM TIME TO TIME BUT NOW IS OUT COMPLETELY. WHICH SEEMS TO BE VERY MYSTERIOUS. I WAS SEARCJING TO SEE HOW COMMO. THE PROBLEM IS OR HAS BEEN. I THOUGHT THERE MIGHT. HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON THE TRANSMISSION BUT...

Dec 3, 2019 Power Train 130,000 mi

BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND THE CAR RAN WELL BUT NOW THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. IT WOULD SLIP FROM TIME TO TIME BUT NOW IS OUT COMPLETELY. WHICH SEEMS TO BE VERY MYSTERIOUS. I WAS SEARCJING TO SEE HOW COMMO. THE PROBLEM IS OR HAS BEEN. I THOUGHT THERE MIGHT. HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON THE TRANSMISSION BUT...

Jan 22, 2019 Traction Control System 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE VACUUM HOSE LEAK AND TRACT...

Jan 22, 2019 Service Brakes 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE VACUUM HOSE LEAK AND TRACT...

Jan 22, 2019 Traction Control System 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE VACUUM HOSE LEAK AND TRACT...

Jan 22, 2019 Service Brakes 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE VACUUM HOSE LEAK AND TRACT...

Oct 10, 2018 Power Train 100,000 mi

I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF A RECALL FOR A CONDITION THAT ALLOWS THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE TRANSMISSION STILL IN DRIVE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL EVENTS WHEN I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, REMOVED THE KEY AND IT STARTED TO ROLL AWAY DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN DRIVE.

Oct 10, 2018 Power Train 100,000 mi

I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF A RECALL FOR A CONDITION THAT ALLOWS THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE TRANSMISSION STILL IN DRIVE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL EVENTS WHEN I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, REMOVED THE KEY AND IT STARTED TO ROLL AWAY DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN DRIVE.

Feb 13, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

ENGINE IS BEGINNING TO USE ENGINE OIL BETWEEN CHANGES.

Feb 13, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

ENGINE IS BEGINNING TO USE ENGINE OIL BETWEEN CHANGES.

Aug 9, 2017 Service Brakes 289,859 mi

SUMMARY VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN,MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. A CON...

Aug 9, 2017 Service Brakes 289,859 mi

SUMMARY VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN,MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. A CON...

May 26, 2016 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END DRIVER SIDE COLLISION. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN BOTH A SIDE IMPACT AND FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YAR...

May 26, 2016 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END DRIVER SIDE COLLISION. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN BOTH A SIDE IMPACT AND FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YAR...

Feb 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL 1997 CAMRY HAD A MALFUNCTION IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OFF, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATED AND EJECTED OCCUPANT OUT OF VEHICLE. ARE 1997 TOYOTA AIR BAGS GOING TO BE RECALLED?

Feb 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL 1997 CAMRY HAD A MALFUNCTION IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OFF, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATED AND EJECTED OCCUPANT OUT OF VEHICLE. ARE 1997 TOYOTA AIR BAGS GOING TO BE RECALLED?

Jul 28, 2015 Steering

KEY WILL NOT TURN TO START CAR. STEERING WHEEL LOCK GOES IN AND OUT. EVENTUALLY (5-20 MINUTES) DO SOMETHING THAT WORKS (DON'T KNOW WHAT) AND CAR WILL START. WHEN IT HAPPENED ONCE, I FIGURED IT WAS AN ANOMALY. BUT IT HAS NOT HAPPENED FIVE TIMES AND I AM NOW IN CONSTANT WORRY ABOUT IT HAPPENING AG...

Jul 28, 2015 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN TO START CAR. STEERING WHEEL LOCK GOES IN AND OUT. EVENTUALLY (5-20 MINUTES) DO SOMETHING THAT WORKS (DON'T KNOW WHAT) AND CAR WILL START. WHEN IT HAPPENED ONCE, I FIGURED IT WAS AN ANOMALY. BUT IT HAS NOT HAPPENED FIVE TIMES AND I AM NOW IN CONSTANT WORRY ABOUT IT HAPPENING AG...

Jul 28, 2015 Steering

KEY WILL NOT TURN TO START CAR. STEERING WHEEL LOCK GOES IN AND OUT. EVENTUALLY (5-20 MINUTES) DO SOMETHING THAT WORKS (DON'T KNOW WHAT) AND CAR WILL START. WHEN IT HAPPENED ONCE, I FIGURED IT WAS AN ANOMALY. BUT IT HAS NOT HAPPENED FIVE TIMES AND I AM NOW IN CONSTANT WORRY ABOUT IT HAPPENING AG...

Jul 28, 2015 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN TO START CAR. STEERING WHEEL LOCK GOES IN AND OUT. EVENTUALLY (5-20 MINUTES) DO SOMETHING THAT WORKS (DON'T KNOW WHAT) AND CAR WILL START. WHEN IT HAPPENED ONCE, I FIGURED IT WAS AN ANOMALY. BUT IT HAS NOT HAPPENED FIVE TIMES AND I AM NOW IN CONSTANT WORRY ABOUT IT HAPPENING AG...

Feb 4, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 123,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SOMETIMES STICKS AT A STOP WHEN PUSHED TO START MOVING FORWARD. I HAVE NOTICED THIS FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. *TR

Feb 4, 2015 Engine 123,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SOMETIMES STICKS AT A STOP WHEN PUSHED TO START MOVING FORWARD. I HAVE NOTICED THIS FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. *TR

Feb 4, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 123,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SOMETIMES STICKS AT A STOP WHEN PUSHED TO START MOVING FORWARD. I HAVE NOTICED THIS FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. *TR

Feb 4, 2015 Engine 123,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SOMETIMES STICKS AT A STOP WHEN PUSHED TO START MOVING FORWARD. I HAVE NOTICED THIS FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. *TR

Jan 28, 2015 Seat Belts 200,000 mi

BOTH LEFT REAR AND RIGHT REAR SEAT BELTS NO LONGER RETRACT, MAKING FOR AN EXTREMELY LOOSE AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Jan 28, 2015 Seat Belts 200,000 mi

BOTH LEFT REAR AND RIGHT REAR SEAT BELTS NO LONGER RETRACT, MAKING FOR AN EXTREMELY LOOSE AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Jan 4, 2015 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY TRAVELING AT OR ABOUT 30 MPH STRUCK A STANDING/STOPPED VEHICLE FROM THE REAR. STANDING VEHICLE STRUCK REAR END OF CAR IN FRONT. 1997 TOYOTA DRIVER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE, BODILY INJURIES. FACIAL INJURIES INCLUDE LIP/MOUTH CONTUSION, EYE SOCKET BRUISES FROM STRIKING STEERING WHEEL. STEE...

Jan 4, 2015 Engine Crash 100,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY TRAVELING AT OR ABOUT 30 MPH STRUCK A STANDING/STOPPED VEHICLE FROM THE REAR. STANDING VEHICLE STRUCK REAR END OF CAR IN FRONT. 1997 TOYOTA DRIVER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE, BODILY INJURIES. FACIAL INJURIES INCLUDE LIP/MOUTH CONTUSION, EYE SOCKET BRUISES FROM STRIKING STEERING WHEEL. STEE...

Jan 4, 2015 Structure Crash 100,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY TRAVELING AT OR ABOUT 30 MPH STRUCK A STANDING/STOPPED VEHICLE FROM THE REAR. STANDING VEHICLE STRUCK REAR END OF CAR IN FRONT. 1997 TOYOTA DRIVER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE, BODILY INJURIES. FACIAL INJURIES INCLUDE LIP/MOUTH CONTUSION, EYE SOCKET BRUISES FROM STRIKING STEERING WHEEL. STEE...

Jan 4, 2015 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY TRAVELING AT OR ABOUT 30 MPH STRUCK A STANDING/STOPPED VEHICLE FROM THE REAR. STANDING VEHICLE STRUCK REAR END OF CAR IN FRONT. 1997 TOYOTA DRIVER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE, BODILY INJURIES. FACIAL INJURIES INCLUDE LIP/MOUTH CONTUSION, EYE SOCKET BRUISES FROM STRIKING STEERING WHEEL. STEE...

Jan 4, 2015 Engine Crash 100,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY TRAVELING AT OR ABOUT 30 MPH STRUCK A STANDING/STOPPED VEHICLE FROM THE REAR. STANDING VEHICLE STRUCK REAR END OF CAR IN FRONT. 1997 TOYOTA DRIVER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE, BODILY INJURIES. FACIAL INJURIES INCLUDE LIP/MOUTH CONTUSION, EYE SOCKET BRUISES FROM STRIKING STEERING WHEEL. STEE...

Jan 4, 2015 Structure Crash 100,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY TRAVELING AT OR ABOUT 30 MPH STRUCK A STANDING/STOPPED VEHICLE FROM THE REAR. STANDING VEHICLE STRUCK REAR END OF CAR IN FRONT. 1997 TOYOTA DRIVER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE, BODILY INJURIES. FACIAL INJURIES INCLUDE LIP/MOUTH CONTUSION, EYE SOCKET BRUISES FROM STRIKING STEERING WHEEL. STEE...

Nov 6, 2014 Service Brakes

THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN NEEDING TO BE PUSHED NEARLY OR ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THIS CONTINUED UNTIL THE BRAKE LINE WAS FIXED. *TR

Nov 6, 2014 Service Brakes

THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN NEEDING TO BE PUSHED NEARLY OR ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THIS CONTINUED UNTIL THE BRAKE LINE WAS FIXED. *TR

Sep 30, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.

Sep 30, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.

Aug 25, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 177,000 mi

ON SATURDAY 8/23/14 I WAS DROVE ON SW WALKER IN BEAVERTON, OREGON WITH THE SPEED IS 45RPM. THEN I WAS SMELL THE GAS IN MY CAR. THE SMELL OF GAS MAKE ME HEADACHE VERY BAD. I DROVE HOME AND CHECKED UNDERNEATH FRONT OF THE CAR AND SEE THE LEAK LOOK LIKE OIL LEAK ON THE GROUND BUT THIS IS NOT THE OIL LE...

Aug 25, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 177,000 mi

ON SATURDAY 8/23/14 I WAS DROVE ON SW WALKER IN BEAVERTON, OREGON WITH THE SPEED IS 45RPM. THEN I WAS SMELL THE GAS IN MY CAR. THE SMELL OF GAS MAKE ME HEADACHE VERY BAD. I DROVE HOME AND CHECKED UNDERNEATH FRONT OF THE CAR AND SEE THE LEAK LOOK LIKE OIL LEAK ON THE GROUND BUT THIS IS NOT THE OIL LE...

Aug 21, 2014 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Aug 21, 2014 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Aug 12, 2014 Air Bags Crash 255,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MA...

Aug 12, 2014 Air Bags Crash 255,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MA...

Aug 9, 2014 Electrical System Fire 177,000 mi

MY CAR MADE A WINING NOISE AND THEN A LOUD POP. I MANAGED TO GET IT OFF RT 40 AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THERE WAS SEVERE SMOKE. I DID ROLL DOWN MY WINDOW HALF WAY AND THEN SHUT CAR OFF TRIED THE UNLOCK BUTTON AND IT DID NOT WORK. I THEN CRAWLED OUT THE WINDOW AND RAN THE CA...

Aug 9, 2014 Electrical System Fire 177,000 mi

MY CAR MADE A WINING NOISE AND THEN A LOUD POP. I MANAGED TO GET IT OFF RT 40 AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THERE WAS SEVERE SMOKE. I DID ROLL DOWN MY WINDOW HALF WAY AND THEN SHUT CAR OFF TRIED THE UNLOCK BUTTON AND IT DID NOT WORK. I THEN CRAWLED OUT THE WINDOW AND RAN THE CA...

Jul 18, 2014 Electrical System 205,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 YEARS THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER ASSEMBLY NEEDS REPLACED, LEAVING ME STRANDED ONCE AGAIN. MANAGED TO GET A FRIEND TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART FOR ME BUT NOW I CANNOT GET IT INSTALLED. THE KEY HAS TO BE IN THE ACC POSITION FOR IT TO GO IN BUT THE TAB THAT IT SLIDES INTO DOE...

Jul 18, 2014 Electrical System 205,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 YEARS THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER ASSEMBLY NEEDS REPLACED, LEAVING ME STRANDED ONCE AGAIN. MANAGED TO GET A FRIEND TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART FOR ME BUT NOW I CANNOT GET IT INSTALLED. THE KEY HAS TO BE IN THE ACC POSITION FOR IT TO GO IN BUT THE TAB THAT IT SLIDES INTO DOE...

Jun 18, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF...

Jun 18, 2014 Steering Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF...

Jun 18, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF...

Jun 18, 2014 Steering Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF...

Nov 26, 2013 Suspension 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WERE LEAKING OIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MIL...

Nov 26, 2013 Suspension 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WERE LEAKING OIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MIL...

Nov 18, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK AND APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO REPORT THE FAILU...

Nov 18, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK AND APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO REPORT THE FAILU...

Jul 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS AT A GAS STATION, AND ALMOST PARKED, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND WAS UNSTOPPABLE. CONSEQUENTLY, HE CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE CONSUMER AND HIS PASSENGER WERE INJURED.

Jul 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS AT A GAS STATION, AND ALMOST PARKED, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND WAS UNSTOPPABLE. CONSEQUENTLY, HE CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE CONSUMER AND HIS PASSENGER WERE INJURED.

Jun 12, 2013 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCHES FOR ALL OF THE SEAT BELTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT EACH LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED FOUR OF THE FIVE LATCHES ...

Jun 12, 2013 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCHES FOR ALL OF THE SEAT BELTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT EACH LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED FOUR OF THE FIVE LATCHES ...

Apr 10, 2013 Suspension 190,362 mi

MY REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER IS RUSTED AND BROKE INTO TWO PIECES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CLOSE TO THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *TR

Apr 10, 2013 Structure 190,362 mi

MY REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER IS RUSTED AND BROKE INTO TWO PIECES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CLOSE TO THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *TR

Apr 10, 2013 Suspension 190,362 mi

MY REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER IS RUSTED AND BROKE INTO TWO PIECES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CLOSE TO THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *TR

Apr 10, 2013 Structure 190,362 mi

MY REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER IS RUSTED AND BROKE INTO TWO PIECES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CLOSE TO THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *TR

Nov 28, 2012 Engine Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE DRIVER STARTED TO HEAR A LOUD NOISE. A FEW MILES LATER THE DRIVER SAW ORANGE FLAMES COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE DRIVER THREW DIRT ONTO THE ENGINE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO...

Nov 28, 2012 Engine Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE DRIVER STARTED TO HEAR A LOUD NOISE. A FEW MILES LATER THE DRIVER SAW ORANGE FLAMES COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE DRIVER THREW DIRT ONTO THE ENGINE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO...

Aug 13, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD DETACHED AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE HINGES FAILING. THE VEHIC...

Aug 13, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD DETACHED AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE HINGES FAILING. THE VEHIC...

Jan 18, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 177,559 mi

PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW, AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP ME PURSUE THIS MATTER. AT THE VERY LEAST, I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST TOYOTA AND LUCAS OIL. > ATTORNEY COMMENT: THE WEBSITE FOR LUCAS OIL REGARDING ITS STOP LEAK PRODUCT SAYS THAT IT REPAIRS WORN SEALS WITHOUT RISK OF ...

Jan 18, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 177,559 mi

PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW, AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP ME PURSUE THIS MATTER. AT THE VERY LEAST, I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST TOYOTA AND LUCAS OIL. > ATTORNEY COMMENT: THE WEBSITE FOR LUCAS OIL REGARDING ITS STOP LEAK PRODUCT SAYS THAT IT REPAIRS WORN SEALS WITHOUT RISK OF ...

Dec 13, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 79,000 mi

BACKING DOWN ACCESS ROAD TO PARKING LOT, BOAT RAMP AND RECREATION AREA. HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN SUDDEN ACCELERATION ENDANGERED CAR AND DRIVER. DIRECTED CAR INTO THE SIDE OF A PARKED TRUCK TO AVOID CRASHING INTO AREA WHERE PEOPLE WERE WORKING, AND ALSO TO AVOID GOING INTO RIVER WHICH WAS VERY CLO...

Dec 13, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 79,000 mi

BACKING DOWN ACCESS ROAD TO PARKING LOT, BOAT RAMP AND RECREATION AREA. HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN SUDDEN ACCELERATION ENDANGERED CAR AND DRIVER. DIRECTED CAR INTO THE SIDE OF A PARKED TRUCK TO AVOID CRASHING INTO AREA WHERE PEOPLE WERE WORKING, AND ALSO TO AVOID GOING INTO RIVER WHICH WAS VERY CLO...

Dec 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 159,108 mi

CONNECTING ROD FAILURE. WHILE I WAS CHECKING MY BATTERY, THE ENGINE EXPLODED, BLOWING A 4" HOLE ON THE ENGINE BODY AND SPREADING PIECES OF THE CONNECTING ROD AROUND THE YARD. NO PRIOR SIGNS HAD INDICATED ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. ENGINE WAS RUNNING FINE UP TO THE LAST SECOND BEFORE THE E...

Dec 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 159,108 mi

CONNECTING ROD FAILURE. WHILE I WAS CHECKING MY BATTERY, THE ENGINE EXPLODED, BLOWING A 4" HOLE ON THE ENGINE BODY AND SPREADING PIECES OF THE CONNECTING ROD AROUND THE YARD. NO PRIOR SIGNS HAD INDICATED ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. ENGINE WAS RUNNING FINE UP TO THE LAST SECOND BEFORE THE E...

Jun 7, 2011 Seats 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT LONGER MOVE BACK OR FORWARD IN THE SEAT TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILE...

Jun 7, 2011 Seats 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT LONGER MOVE BACK OR FORWARD IN THE SEAT TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILE...

Jan 27, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 143,057 mi

WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, PREPARED TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN PARKING IN THE CARPORT STALL THERE WAS INSTEAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE CAR "JUMPED" OVER THE CONCRETE CURB ON THE FLOOR AND BROKE THROUGH THE CARPORT WALL. ANOTHER PROBLEM OCCURRED SOME YEARS EARLIER WHEN THE GAS ...

Jan 27, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 143,057 mi

WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, PREPARED TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN PARKING IN THE CARPORT STALL THERE WAS INSTEAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE CAR "JUMPED" OVER THE CONCRETE CURB ON THE FLOOR AND BROKE THROUGH THE CARPORT WALL. ANOTHER PROBLEM OCCURRED SOME YEARS EARLIER WHEN THE GAS ...

Jan 4, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE CRASHING INTO THE VEHICLE BEHIND IT. NO ONE WAS INJURED CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROX...

Jan 4, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE CRASHING INTO THE VEHICLE BEHIND IT. NO ONE WAS INJURED CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROX...

Dec 8, 2010 Tires 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH GOODYEAR KELLY NAVIGATOR GOLD TIRES. THE TIRE SIZE WAS P195/70/R14 AND THE DOT NUMBER WAS M7RW17KR2407. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. W...

Dec 8, 2010 Tires 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH GOODYEAR KELLY NAVIGATOR GOLD TIRES. THE TIRE SIZE WAS P195/70/R14 AND THE DOT NUMBER WAS M7RW17KR2407. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. W...

Nov 27, 2010 Steering 176,000 mi

I HAD NOT USED MY VEHICLE FOR A FEW DAYS AND WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT EARLY IN THE MORNING, I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STIFF AND WAS NOT SPINNING BACK INTO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER MAKING A TURN. THE STIFFNESS WAS LESS PRONOUNCED AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A BIT. *TR

Nov 27, 2010 Steering 176,000 mi

I HAD NOT USED MY VEHICLE FOR A FEW DAYS AND WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT EARLY IN THE MORNING, I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STIFF AND WAS NOT SPINNING BACK INTO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER MAKING A TURN. THE STIFFNESS WAS LESS PRONOUNCED AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A BIT. *TR

Apr 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, SPUN AROUND TWICE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NECK INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE...

Apr 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, SPUN AROUND TWICE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NECK INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE...

Apr 20, 2010 Seats 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT INVOLUNTARILY SLIDES BACK WITH MINIMAL PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS NOT FAMILIAR...

Apr 20, 2010 Seats 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT INVOLUNTARILY SLIDES BACK WITH MINIMAL PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS NOT FAMILIAR...

Mar 30, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash

ON MARCH 13, 2007 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 P.M. AS I WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT AND TURNED LEFT ON PAGE STREET IN STOUGHTON, MASS. MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY STARTED TO ACCELERATE. THERE WAS A CAR WITH TWO OCCUPANTS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT APPROXIMATELY 1/5 OF A MILE IN FRONT OF ME. AS I ACCELERATED FASTER AND...

Mar 30, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash

ON MARCH 13, 2007 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 P.M. AS I WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT AND TURNED LEFT ON PAGE STREET IN STOUGHTON, MASS. MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY STARTED TO ACCELERATE. THERE WAS A CAR WITH TWO OCCUPANTS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT APPROXIMATELY 1/5 OF A MILE IN FRONT OF ME. AS I ACCELERATED FASTER AND...

Mar 10, 2010 Power Train 100 mi

THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS MAIN REASON THE TRANSMISSION LOCK UP. AND IT HAVE COOLING PROBLEMS. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Electrical System 100 mi

THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS MAIN REASON THE TRANSMISSION LOCK UP. AND IT HAVE COOLING PROBLEMS. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS MAIN REASON THE TRANSMISSION LOCK UP. AND IT HAVE COOLING PROBLEMS. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS MAIN REASON THE TRANSMISSION LOCK UP. AND IT HAVE COOLING PROBLEMS. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Power Train 100 mi

THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS MAIN REASON THE TRANSMISSION LOCK UP. AND IT HAVE COOLING PROBLEMS. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Electrical System 100 mi

THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS MAIN REASON THE TRANSMISSION LOCK UP. AND IT HAVE COOLING PROBLEMS. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS MAIN REASON THE TRANSMISSION LOCK UP. AND IT HAVE COOLING PROBLEMS. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS MAIN REASON THE TRANSMISSION LOCK UP. AND IT HAVE COOLING PROBLEMS. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 70 MPH. ON CRUISE CONTROL. CANCEL CRUISE CONTROL WAS PUSHED. HOWEVER, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. CAUSING THE A HEAD-ON COLLISION. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER CAR WAS KILLED ON IMPACT. *TR UPDATED 9/29/11*CW

Mar 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 70 MPH. ON CRUISE CONTROL. CANCEL CRUISE CONTROL WAS PUSHED. HOWEVER, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. CAUSING THE A HEAD-ON COLLISION. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER CAR WAS KILLED ON IMPACT. *TR UPDATED 9/29/11*CW

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 95,000 mi

MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I AM CONVINCED IT WAS NOT THE PEDAL BECOMING STUCK. I FELT THE PEDAL DEPRESS FROM MY FOOT AND THE CAR BEGAN TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE. I HIT THE BRAKES, BUT COULD NOT STOP THE CAR FROM ACCELERATING SO I SHIFTED IT TO NEUTRAL AT WHICH POI...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF A MOVING 1996 OR 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY THE DRIVER TURNED TO ME AND ASKED HOW I LIKED HIS MOM'S NEW CAR. I SAID I LIKED IT. AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING EASTWARD ON RT. 105 IN HOPE, MAINE. THINKING MY FRIEND (THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE) WAS IN C...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 95,000 mi

MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I AM CONVINCED IT WAS NOT THE PEDAL BECOMING STUCK. I FELT THE PEDAL DEPRESS FROM MY FOOT AND THE CAR BEGAN TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE. I HIT THE BRAKES, BUT COULD NOT STOP THE CAR FROM ACCELERATING SO I SHIFTED IT TO NEUTRAL AT WHICH POI...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF A MOVING 1996 OR 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY THE DRIVER TURNED TO ME AND ASKED HOW I LIKED HIS MOM'S NEW CAR. I SAID I LIKED IT. AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING EASTWARD ON RT. 105 IN HOPE, MAINE. THINKING MY FRIEND (THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE) WAS IN C...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

I OWN A 1997 CAMRY XLE. IN THE PAST YEAR IT HAS DEVELOPED A "STICKY" ACCELERATOR WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO LUNCH FROM A STANDING STILL TAKEOFF. THIS NOW TYPICALLY OCCURS SEVERAL TIMES IN AN AVERAGE ERRAND RELATED TRIP. IT FEELS VERY MECHANICAL AS OPPOSED TO ELECTRONIC. THE ACCELERATOR IS NOT SLOW ...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

I OWN A 1997 CAMRY XLE. IN THE PAST YEAR IT HAS DEVELOPED A "STICKY" ACCELERATOR WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO LUNCH FROM A STANDING STILL TAKEOFF. THIS NOW TYPICALLY OCCURS SEVERAL TIMES IN AN AVERAGE ERRAND RELATED TRIP. IT FEELS VERY MECHANICAL AS OPPOSED TO ELECTRONIC. THE ACCELERATOR IS NOT SLOW ...

Feb 21, 2010 Steering Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON AN OFF RAMP OF INTERSTATE I 94 AND COMPLETELY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR SPUN TO THE LEFT HIT THE BARRIER CONTINUED SPINNING AND HIT THE BARRIER ON THE RIGHT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE WEATHER WAS OVERCAST. THERE HAD BEEN RAIN. THE ROAD WAS NOT SLICK. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Steering Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON AN OFF RAMP OF INTERSTATE I 94 AND COMPLETELY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR SPUN TO THE LEFT HIT THE BARRIER CONTINUED SPINNING AND HIT THE BARRIER ON THE RIGHT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE WEATHER WAS OVERCAST. THERE HAD BEEN RAIN. THE ROAD WAS NOT SLICK. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT 45MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE DRIVE AND MAINTAIN ITS SPEED EVEN AFTER THE CONTACT WOULD RELEASE HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT ...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT 45MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE DRIVE AND MAINTAIN ITS SPEED EVEN AFTER THE CONTACT WOULD RELEASE HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT ...

Feb 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

ENGINE FROZE WHILE ON NJ TURNPIKE. OIL COAGULATED INTO GOOK/MUDR

Feb 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

ENGINE FROZE WHILE ON NJ TURNPIKE. OIL COAGULATED INTO GOOK/MUDR

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK. THE DRIVER EXERTED AN AGGRESSIVE FORCE BEFORE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMAL OP...

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK. THE DRIVER EXERTED AN AGGRESSIVE FORCE BEFORE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMAL OP...

Jan 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE CONTACT TRIED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN, WHICH CAUSED A CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED BY THE AIR BAG. THE CONTACT FEELS THE ACCEL...

Jan 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE CONTACT TRIED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN, WHICH CAUSED A CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED BY THE AIR BAG. THE CONTACT FEELS THE ACCEL...

Jan 20, 2010 Steering Crash 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER 1997. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 30 MPH IN WET AND ICY CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY CAME OFF OF THE STEERING COLUMN INTO HER HANDS. THE VEHICLE SWERVED ALL OVER THE ROAD AND BARELY MISSED CRASHING INTO A...

Jan 20, 2010 Steering Crash 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER 1997. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 30 MPH IN WET AND ICY CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY CAME OFF OF THE STEERING COLUMN INTO HER HANDS. THE VEHICLE SWERVED ALL OVER THE ROAD AND BARELY MISSED CRASHING INTO A...

Jan 16, 2010 Steering 156 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 97 CAMRY I WENT TO MAKE A TURN AND THE ENTIRE STEER WHEEL SPINNED AROUND LIKE A SPINNING TOP. I HAD NO CONTROL THE CAR RAN UP ON THE CURVE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE DID QUALIFY UNDER THIS RECALL BUT RECORDS INDICATE THAT THEY HAD TIGHTEN THE STEERING WH...

Jan 16, 2010 Steering 156 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 97 CAMRY I WENT TO MAKE A TURN AND THE ENTIRE STEER WHEEL SPINNED AROUND LIKE A SPINNING TOP. I HAD NO CONTROL THE CAR RAN UP ON THE CURVE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE DID QUALIFY UNDER THIS RECALL BUT RECORDS INDICATE THAT THEY HAD TIGHTEN THE STEERING WH...

Nov 22, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 101,993 mi

WAS PARKING THE CAR, WHEN IT SURGED WITH UNEXPECTED BURST OF ACCELERATION. FOOT WAS ON BRAKE, NOT ACCELERATOR. *TR

Nov 22, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 101,993 mi

WAS PARKING THE CAR, WHEN IT SURGED WITH UNEXPECTED BURST OF ACCELERATION. FOOT WAS ON BRAKE, NOT ACCELERATOR. *TR

Nov 6, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK; SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVE-WAY. ON THE THIRD INCIDENT SHE SWIPED A FENCE. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED $1,600...

Nov 6, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK; SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVE-WAY. ON THE THIRD INCIDENT SHE SWIPED A FENCE. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED $1,600...

Oct 19, 2009 Seats Crash

ON SEPT. 15, 2009 I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A LARGE TRUCK WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. THE BACK OF THE SEAT FELL DOWN AND I WAS THROWN BACKWARDS TO THE BACK SEAT ABOUT 3 OR 4 INCHES . THE BACK OF THE SEAT LAID FLAT DOWN IN THE BACK SEAT. *TR

Oct 19, 2009 Seats Crash

ON SEPT. 15, 2009 I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A LARGE TRUCK WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. THE BACK OF THE SEAT FELL DOWN AND I WAS THROWN BACKWARDS TO THE BACK SEAT ABOUT 3 OR 4 INCHES . THE BACK OF THE SEAT LAID FLAT DOWN IN THE BACK SEAT. *TR

Jun 6, 2009 Seats 100 mi

MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CE HAS HAD, SINCE IT'S VERY FIRST YEAR, AN OCCASIONAL BUT PERSISTENT AND RECURRING ISSUE WHERE THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL SPONTANEOUSLY SHIFT AND RELATCH WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS OCCURS EVEN IF THE SEAT HAS NOT RECENTLY BEEN REPOSITIONED MANUALLY. IT FEELS AS IF IT IS RELATCHING O...

Jun 6, 2009 Seats 100 mi

MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CE HAS HAD, SINCE IT'S VERY FIRST YEAR, AN OCCASIONAL BUT PERSISTENT AND RECURRING ISSUE WHERE THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL SPONTANEOUSLY SHIFT AND RELATCH WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS OCCURS EVEN IF THE SEAT HAS NOT RECENTLY BEEN REPOSITIONED MANUALLY. IT FEELS AS IF IT IS RELATCHING O...

Feb 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

HI , I HAVE A 1997 CAMRY THAT'S GOT ROUGHLY 150,000 MILES ON IT.. RECENTLY MY ENGINE BLEW UP/FROZE ...AND IS A TOTAL LOSS-WITH LITTLE TO NO WARNING. I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR TO JIFFY LUBE FOR 3-4 YEARS FAITHFULLY EVERY 3,000.00 MILES. ACTUALLY PAYING THEM FOR THEIR "SPECIAL" HIGH-MILEAGE OIL EV...

Feb 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

HI , I HAVE A 1997 CAMRY THAT'S GOT ROUGHLY 150,000 MILES ON IT.. RECENTLY MY ENGINE BLEW UP/FROZE ...AND IS A TOTAL LOSS-WITH LITTLE TO NO WARNING. I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR TO JIFFY LUBE FOR 3-4 YEARS FAITHFULLY EVERY 3,000.00 MILES. ACTUALLY PAYING THEM FOR THEIR "SPECIAL" HIGH-MILEAGE OIL EV...

Jan 25, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 93,000 mi

CONNECTING ROD WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. *TR

Jan 25, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 93,000 mi

CONNECTING ROD WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. *TR

Oct 6, 2008 Steering Crash 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED IN PLACE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE, BUT WAS UNHARMED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS N...

Oct 6, 2008 Steering Crash 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED IN PLACE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE, BUT WAS UNHARMED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS N...

Jun 20, 2008 Tires 143,745 mi

ON 3/21/07, I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FROM MERCHANTS TIRE IN WILLIAMSBURG VA WHICH INCLUDED NEW VALVE STEMS. IMMEDIATELY AFTER I DROVE AWAY FROM THE SERVICE FACILITY, MY RF TIRE WAS FLAT. AFTER FURTHER EXAMINATION BY THE SERVICE WRITER AT MERCHANTS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A LEAK HAD DEVELOPED FROM A C...

Jun 20, 2008 Tires 143,745 mi

ON 3/21/07, I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FROM MERCHANTS TIRE IN WILLIAMSBURG VA WHICH INCLUDED NEW VALVE STEMS. IMMEDIATELY AFTER I DROVE AWAY FROM THE SERVICE FACILITY, MY RF TIRE WAS FLAT. AFTER FURTHER EXAMINATION BY THE SERVICE WRITER AT MERCHANTS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A LEAK HAD DEVELOPED FROM A C...

Mar 9, 2008 Air Bags Crash 147,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON ROUTE 93 SOUTH IN MASSACHUSETTS BEHIND A SEDAN. THERE DRIVING CONDITIONS WERE NOT GOOD; IT WAS RAINING HEAVILY. THERE WAS A TRUCK IN FRONT OF THE SEDAN AND IT HAD JUST PASSED ITS EXIT. THE TRUCK THEN WENT IN REVERSE TO GO BACK TO THE EXIT. THE SEDAN WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TI...

Mar 9, 2008 Air Bags Crash 147,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON ROUTE 93 SOUTH IN MASSACHUSETTS BEHIND A SEDAN. THERE DRIVING CONDITIONS WERE NOT GOOD; IT WAS RAINING HEAVILY. THERE WAS A TRUCK IN FRONT OF THE SEDAN AND IT HAD JUST PASSED ITS EXIT. THE TRUCK THEN WENT IN REVERSE TO GO BACK TO THE EXIT. THE SEDAN WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TI...

Mar 3, 2008 Steering 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE BRAKES FAILED, AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECOND...

Mar 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE BRAKES FAILED, AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECOND...

Mar 3, 2008 Electrical System 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE BRAKES FAILED, AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECOND...

Mar 3, 2008 Steering 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE BRAKES FAILED, AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECOND...

Mar 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE BRAKES FAILED, AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECOND...

Mar 3, 2008 Electrical System 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE BRAKES FAILED, AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECOND...

Jan 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

FAILED TO STOP ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. THE ROAD WAS ICY BUT THE VEHICLE'S ABS WAS NOT WORKING AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE AT ALL. I STEERING THE VEHICLE TO THE DITCH. I WAS LUCKY OF NOT HITTING OTHER VEHICLES AND I WAS SAFE. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA CAMRY'S BRAKING, IT DID NOT FEEL RI...

Jan 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILED TO STOP ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. THE ROAD WAS ICY BUT THE VEHICLE'S ABS WAS NOT WORKING AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE AT ALL. I STEERING THE VEHICLE TO THE DITCH. I WAS LUCKY OF NOT HITTING OTHER VEHICLES AND I WAS SAFE. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA CAMRY'S BRAKING, IT DID NOT FEEL RI...

Jan 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

FAILED TO STOP ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. THE ROAD WAS ICY BUT THE VEHICLE'S ABS WAS NOT WORKING AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE AT ALL. I STEERING THE VEHICLE TO THE DITCH. I WAS LUCKY OF NOT HITTING OTHER VEHICLES AND I WAS SAFE. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA CAMRY'S BRAKING, IT DID NOT FEEL RI...

Jan 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILED TO STOP ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. THE ROAD WAS ICY BUT THE VEHICLE'S ABS WAS NOT WORKING AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE AT ALL. I STEERING THE VEHICLE TO THE DITCH. I WAS LUCKY OF NOT HITTING OTHER VEHICLES AND I WAS SAFE. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA CAMRY'S BRAKING, IT DID NOT FEEL RI...

Sep 20, 2007 Tires

REFERENCE: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 06T016000. COOPER TIRE RECALL# 147 A STARFIRE FLITELINE IV TIRE CAN APART ON MY CAR DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I TOOK TIRE AND CAR TO A COOPER TIRE STORE (CORNER TIRE STORE PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA) AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COV...

Sep 20, 2007 Tires

REFERENCE: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 06T016000. COOPER TIRE RECALL# 147 A STARFIRE FLITELINE IV TIRE CAN APART ON MY CAR DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I TOOK TIRE AND CAR TO A COOPER TIRE STORE (CORNER TIRE STORE PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA) AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COV...

Sep 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE AUGUST OF 2002. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. ON THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST $5,00...

Sep 19, 2007 Exterior Lighting 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE AUGUST OF 2002. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. ON THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST $5,00...

Sep 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE AUGUST OF 2002. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. ON THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST $5,00...

Sep 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE AUGUST OF 2002. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. ON THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST $5,00...

Sep 19, 2007 Exterior Lighting 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE AUGUST OF 2002. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. ON THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST $5,00...

Sep 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE AUGUST OF 2002. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. ON THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST $5,00...

Aug 16, 2007 Seat Belts 17,855 mi

THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT ROLL BACK AFTER PULLED OUT. NOW THEY ARE STAYING ON THE SEATS. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTS SLOW. *JB

Aug 16, 2007 Seat Belts 17,855 mi

THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT ROLL BACK AFTER PULLED OUT. NOW THEY ARE STAYING ON THE SEATS. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTS SLOW. *JB

Aug 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 124,420 mi

WITHOUT ANY LIGHTS OR INDICATION OF A PROBLEM, WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN CALIFORNIA, SMOKE BEGAN BILLOWING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN SECONDS, FLAMES WERE SEEN, BY THE TIME HE REACHED THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE ENGINE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FIRE. BY THE TIME HE GOT OUT OF ...

Aug 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 124,420 mi

WITHOUT ANY LIGHTS OR INDICATION OF A PROBLEM, WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN CALIFORNIA, SMOKE BEGAN BILLOWING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN SECONDS, FLAMES WERE SEEN, BY THE TIME HE REACHED THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE ENGINE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FIRE. BY THE TIME HE GOT OUT OF ...

Jun 13, 2007 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 APPROACHING BALTIMORE, MD I BEGAN TO FEEL A SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN A LOUD KNOCKING LIKE SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. I THOUGHT I HAD A BLOWOUT. I STEERED THE CAR TO THE NEAREST LOCATION ON T...

Jun 13, 2007 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 APPROACHING BALTIMORE, MD I BEGAN TO FEEL A SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN A LOUD KNOCKING LIKE SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. I THOUGHT I HAD A BLOWOUT. I STEERED THE CAR TO THE NEAREST LOCATION ON T...

May 9, 2007 Seat Belts 155,000 mi

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILURE. SEAT BELT WAS EXTENDED TO USE, BUT ONCE EXTENDED AND SECURED WILL NOT RETRACT TO PROPER TENSION. HAS NOW HAPPENED A THIRD TIME TO SEPARATE BELTS. TWICE ON DRIVER'S SIDE, ONCE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE IN THE FRONT.*AK

May 9, 2007 Seat Belts 155,000 mi

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILURE. SEAT BELT WAS EXTENDED TO USE, BUT ONCE EXTENDED AND SECURED WILL NOT RETRACT TO PROPER TENSION. HAS NOW HAPPENED A THIRD TIME TO SEPARATE BELTS. TWICE ON DRIVER'S SIDE, ONCE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE IN THE FRONT.*AK

Apr 12, 2007 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN BELTWAY HEARD A POP AND THE CAR STARTED ON FIRE. 911 WAS CALLED FIRE DEPT GOT THERE BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO SAVE CAR. DRIVER GOT OUT SAFELY. *TR

Apr 12, 2007 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN BELTWAY HEARD A POP AND THE CAR STARTED ON FIRE. 911 WAS CALLED FIRE DEPT GOT THERE BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO SAVE CAR. DRIVER GOT OUT SAFELY. *TR

Jan 20, 2007 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL BE UNLOCKED ITSELF WHEN THERE IS A SMALL EXPTERN FORCE ACT TO DOOR FROM INSIDE THE CAR. IN ADDITION, THE DASH BOARD ALSO INDICATE THE DOOR IS UNLOCK AND THE DOME LIGHT IS ONL. FURTHER MORE, IT HAPPENDS SOMETIMES WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHCIH IS NOT COMPLANATE.

Jan 20, 2007 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL BE UNLOCKED ITSELF WHEN THERE IS A SMALL EXPTERN FORCE ACT TO DOOR FROM INSIDE THE CAR. IN ADDITION, THE DASH BOARD ALSO INDICATE THE DOOR IS UNLOCK AND THE DOME LIGHT IS ONL. FURTHER MORE, IT HAPPENDS SOMETIMES WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHCIH IS NOT COMPLANATE.

Jan 8, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC ,WHERE HE DETERMINED THAT THE 90 DEGREE FUEL LINE CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL TO LEAK OVER THE OUTSIDE OF THE TANK. THE CONTACT HAD THE FUEL LINE REPLACED, BUT THE MANUFACTU...

Jan 8, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC ,WHERE HE DETERMINED THAT THE 90 DEGREE FUEL LINE CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL TO LEAK OVER THE OUTSIDE OF THE TANK. THE CONTACT HAD THE FUEL LINE REPLACED, BUT THE MANUFACTU...

Jan 8, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC ,WHERE HE DETERMINED THAT THE 90 DEGREE FUEL LINE CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL TO LEAK OVER THE OUTSIDE OF THE TANK. THE CONTACT HAD THE FUEL LINE REPLACED, BUT THE MANUFACTU...

Jan 8, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC ,WHERE HE DETERMINED THAT THE 90 DEGREE FUEL LINE CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL TO LEAK OVER THE OUTSIDE OF THE TANK. THE CONTACT HAD THE FUEL LINE REPLACED, BUT THE MANUFACTU...

Sep 6, 2006 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON I-87. FIRE BEGAN SOMEWHERE UNDER THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. BRAKES FAILED WHILE MOVING TO HIGHWAY SHOULDER. PASSENGERS WERE IMMEDIATELY EVACUATED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FI...

Sep 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON I-87. FIRE BEGAN SOMEWHERE UNDER THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. BRAKES FAILED WHILE MOVING TO HIGHWAY SHOULDER. PASSENGERS WERE IMMEDIATELY EVACUATED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FI...

Sep 6, 2006 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON I-87. FIRE BEGAN SOMEWHERE UNDER THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. BRAKES FAILED WHILE MOVING TO HIGHWAY SHOULDER. PASSENGERS WERE IMMEDIATELY EVACUATED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FI...

Sep 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON I-87. FIRE BEGAN SOMEWHERE UNDER THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. BRAKES FAILED WHILE MOVING TO HIGHWAY SHOULDER. PASSENGERS WERE IMMEDIATELY EVACUATED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FI...

Jul 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,745 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME, HEARD CLANGING NOISE AND CAR LOST POWER - CAR WOULD NOT START. HAD CAR TOWED TO TOYOTA DEALER. UPON EXAMINATION THE FOLLOWING WAS FOUND: "#3 PISTON ROD BROKEN COMING THROUGH BLOCK" - THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE BLOCK. THE DEALER REPLACED SHORT BLOCK, OIL PUMP, BALANCED SHAFT & RE...

Jul 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,745 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME, HEARD CLANGING NOISE AND CAR LOST POWER - CAR WOULD NOT START. HAD CAR TOWED TO TOYOTA DEALER. UPON EXAMINATION THE FOLLOWING WAS FOUND: "#3 PISTON ROD BROKEN COMING THROUGH BLOCK" - THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE BLOCK. THE DEALER REPLACED SHORT BLOCK, OIL PUMP, BALANCED SHAFT & RE...

Mar 14, 2006 Steering 37,177 mi

THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF "PLAY" AND "BODY ROLL" WITH RESPECT TO THE STEERING COMPONENTS/STEERING WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS EXISTED FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT AS RESPONSIVE AS THAT WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED IN ALL OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEPTH WHICH THE ...

Mar 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,177 mi

THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF "PLAY" AND "BODY ROLL" WITH RESPECT TO THE STEERING COMPONENTS/STEERING WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS EXISTED FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT AS RESPONSIVE AS THAT WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED IN ALL OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEPTH WHICH THE ...

Mar 14, 2006 Exterior Lighting 37,177 mi

THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF "PLAY" AND "BODY ROLL" WITH RESPECT TO THE STEERING COMPONENTS/STEERING WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS EXISTED FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT AS RESPONSIVE AS THAT WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED IN ALL OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEPTH WHICH THE ...

Mar 14, 2006 Steering 37,177 mi

THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF "PLAY" AND "BODY ROLL" WITH RESPECT TO THE STEERING COMPONENTS/STEERING WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS EXISTED FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT AS RESPONSIVE AS THAT WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED IN ALL OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEPTH WHICH THE ...

Mar 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,177 mi

THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF "PLAY" AND "BODY ROLL" WITH RESPECT TO THE STEERING COMPONENTS/STEERING WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS EXISTED FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT AS RESPONSIVE AS THAT WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED IN ALL OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEPTH WHICH THE ...

Mar 14, 2006 Exterior Lighting 37,177 mi

THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF "PLAY" AND "BODY ROLL" WITH RESPECT TO THE STEERING COMPONENTS/STEERING WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS EXISTED FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT AS RESPONSIVE AS THAT WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED IN ALL OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEPTH WHICH THE ...

Nov 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

CAR : 97 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS 1) BLUE SMOKE AT COLD-STARTING (MILEAGE: 87 MILES -AUG. 2001) ENGINE GAVE OFF BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN COLD-STARTING IN THE MORNING. AFTER REPLACING VALVE STEM SEALS (PAID AROUND $1000 TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR THE REPAIR), THE PROB...

Nov 5, 2005 Steering 87,000 mi

CAR : 97 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS 1) BLUE SMOKE AT COLD-STARTING (MILEAGE: 87 MILES -AUG. 2001) ENGINE GAVE OFF BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN COLD-STARTING IN THE MORNING. AFTER REPLACING VALVE STEM SEALS (PAID AROUND $1000 TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR THE REPAIR), THE PROB...

Nov 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

CAR : 97 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS 1) BLUE SMOKE AT COLD-STARTING (MILEAGE: 87 MILES -AUG. 2001) ENGINE GAVE OFF BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN COLD-STARTING IN THE MORNING. AFTER REPLACING VALVE STEM SEALS (PAID AROUND $1000 TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR THE REPAIR), THE PROB...

Nov 5, 2005 Suspension 87,000 mi

CAR : 97 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS 1) BLUE SMOKE AT COLD-STARTING (MILEAGE: 87 MILES -AUG. 2001) ENGINE GAVE OFF BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN COLD-STARTING IN THE MORNING. AFTER REPLACING VALVE STEM SEALS (PAID AROUND $1000 TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR THE REPAIR), THE PROB...

Nov 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

CAR : 97 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS 1) BLUE SMOKE AT COLD-STARTING (MILEAGE: 87 MILES -AUG. 2001) ENGINE GAVE OFF BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN COLD-STARTING IN THE MORNING. AFTER REPLACING VALVE STEM SEALS (PAID AROUND $1000 TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR THE REPAIR), THE PROB...

Nov 5, 2005 Steering 87,000 mi

CAR : 97 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS 1) BLUE SMOKE AT COLD-STARTING (MILEAGE: 87 MILES -AUG. 2001) ENGINE GAVE OFF BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN COLD-STARTING IN THE MORNING. AFTER REPLACING VALVE STEM SEALS (PAID AROUND $1000 TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR THE REPAIR), THE PROB...

Nov 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

CAR : 97 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS 1) BLUE SMOKE AT COLD-STARTING (MILEAGE: 87 MILES -AUG. 2001) ENGINE GAVE OFF BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN COLD-STARTING IN THE MORNING. AFTER REPLACING VALVE STEM SEALS (PAID AROUND $1000 TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR THE REPAIR), THE PROB...

Nov 5, 2005 Suspension 87,000 mi

CAR : 97 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS 1) BLUE SMOKE AT COLD-STARTING (MILEAGE: 87 MILES -AUG. 2001) ENGINE GAVE OFF BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN COLD-STARTING IN THE MORNING. AFTER REPLACING VALVE STEM SEALS (PAID AROUND $1000 TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR THE REPAIR), THE PROB...

Sep 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THREW A ROD THROUGH THE ENGINE AND DESTROYED IT. THIS OCCURRED ON AUGUST 31, 2005. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS THE PISTON ROD THAT CAME LOOSE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THEY WERE NOT HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. WHEN THE CO...

Sep 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THREW A ROD THROUGH THE ENGINE AND DESTROYED IT. THIS OCCURRED ON AUGUST 31, 2005. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS THE PISTON ROD THAT CAME LOOSE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THEY WERE NOT HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. WHEN THE CO...

Aug 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 194,000 mi

I OWN A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 194,000 MILES. LAST WEEK IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. I PULLED INTO THE OFFICE PARKING LOT AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND REMOVED THE KEY. THE STARTER CONTINUED TO TRY TO START THE CAR. I TRIED TO STALL IT OUT BY LETTING OUT THE CLUTCH, BUT IT JUST CONTINUED TO TRY TO START. ...

Aug 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 194,000 mi

I OWN A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 194,000 MILES. LAST WEEK IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. I PULLED INTO THE OFFICE PARKING LOT AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND REMOVED THE KEY. THE STARTER CONTINUED TO TRY TO START THE CAR. I TRIED TO STALL IT OUT BY LETTING OUT THE CLUTCH, BUT IT JUST CONTINUED TO TRY TO START. ...

Jul 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,238 mi

MY CHEK ENIGNE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I WAS HEADED OUT FOR A 250 MILE TRIP. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND GOT THEIS LIST OF PROBLEMS. TIMING BELT REPLACMENT,WATER PUMP, RESEAL OIL PAN, REPLACE ENGINE PIPE, TRANSMISSION GASKET AND FILTER REPLACEMENT OXYGEN SENSOR, A/F SENSOR, EFI SERVICE, CAM SEAL, CRANK...

Jul 21, 2005 Electrical System 78,238 mi

MY CHEK ENIGNE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I WAS HEADED OUT FOR A 250 MILE TRIP. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND GOT THEIS LIST OF PROBLEMS. TIMING BELT REPLACMENT,WATER PUMP, RESEAL OIL PAN, REPLACE ENGINE PIPE, TRANSMISSION GASKET AND FILTER REPLACEMENT OXYGEN SENSOR, A/F SENSOR, EFI SERVICE, CAM SEAL, CRANK...

Jul 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,238 mi

MY CHEK ENIGNE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I WAS HEADED OUT FOR A 250 MILE TRIP. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND GOT THEIS LIST OF PROBLEMS. TIMING BELT REPLACMENT,WATER PUMP, RESEAL OIL PAN, REPLACE ENGINE PIPE, TRANSMISSION GASKET AND FILTER REPLACEMENT OXYGEN SENSOR, A/F SENSOR, EFI SERVICE, CAM SEAL, CRANK...

Jul 21, 2005 Electrical System 78,238 mi

MY CHEK ENIGNE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I WAS HEADED OUT FOR A 250 MILE TRIP. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND GOT THEIS LIST OF PROBLEMS. TIMING BELT REPLACMENT,WATER PUMP, RESEAL OIL PAN, REPLACE ENGINE PIPE, TRANSMISSION GASKET AND FILTER REPLACEMENT OXYGEN SENSOR, A/F SENSOR, EFI SERVICE, CAM SEAL, CRANK...

Mar 18, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 73,890 mi

IN JULY, 2003 (PLEASE REFER TO ODI ID NUMBER: 10030262) OUR 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) BEGAN LEAKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE. IT WAS DETERMINED INTERNAL PRESSURE HAD CAUSED THE TANK TO BULGE OUT AND RIP AT THE SEAMS. AFTER TWO SOLDERING ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO PATCH THE TANK, THE ENT...

Mar 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,890 mi

IN JULY, 2003 (PLEASE REFER TO ODI ID NUMBER: 10030262) OUR 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) BEGAN LEAKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE. IT WAS DETERMINED INTERNAL PRESSURE HAD CAUSED THE TANK TO BULGE OUT AND RIP AT THE SEAMS. AFTER TWO SOLDERING ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO PATCH THE TANK, THE ENT...

Mar 18, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 73,890 mi

IN JULY, 2003 (PLEASE REFER TO ODI ID NUMBER: 10030262) OUR 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) BEGAN LEAKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE. IT WAS DETERMINED INTERNAL PRESSURE HAD CAUSED THE TANK TO BULGE OUT AND RIP AT THE SEAMS. AFTER TWO SOLDERING ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO PATCH THE TANK, THE ENT...

Mar 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,890 mi

IN JULY, 2003 (PLEASE REFER TO ODI ID NUMBER: 10030262) OUR 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) BEGAN LEAKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE. IT WAS DETERMINED INTERNAL PRESSURE HAD CAUSED THE TANK TO BULGE OUT AND RIP AT THE SEAMS. AFTER TWO SOLDERING ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO PATCH THE TANK, THE ENT...

Mar 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON THE 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT LAST FOR MORE THAN THREE MONTHS, AND LESS. *AK

Mar 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON THE 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT LAST FOR MORE THAN THREE MONTHS, AND LESS. *AK

Feb 25, 2005 Air Bags 123,000 mi

OWNER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND WHILE TRYING TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE, OWNER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

Feb 25, 2005 Air Bags 123,000 mi

OWNER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND WHILE TRYING TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE, OWNER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

Feb 10, 2005 Tires 30 mi

UNIROYAL TIRES 19570R14 WEAR ON BELT AND TREAD AFTER HAVING TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND FRONT END ALIGNMENTS AND ONLY DRIVING ON THE OF A DISATANCE OF 36,000 MILES. *AK

Feb 10, 2005 Tires 30 mi

UNIROYAL TIRES 19570R14 WEAR ON BELT AND TREAD AFTER HAVING TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND FRONT END ALIGNMENTS AND ONLY DRIVING ON THE OF A DISATANCE OF 36,000 MILES. *AK

Feb 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OIL LEAKAGES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED, AND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AT CURRENT SPEED.ONE OF THE BOSE SPEAKERS THAT HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY THAT WAS INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER IS BUSTED.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Steering 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AT CURRENT SPEED.ONE OF THE BOSE SPEAKERS THAT HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY THAT WAS INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER IS BUSTED.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Tires 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AT CURRENT SPEED.ONE OF THE BOSE SPEAKERS THAT HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY THAT WAS INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER IS BUSTED.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Steering 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Steering 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Tires 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OIL LEAKAGES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED, AND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AT CURRENT SPEED.ONE OF THE BOSE SPEAKERS THAT HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY THAT WAS INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER IS BUSTED.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Steering 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AT CURRENT SPEED.ONE OF THE BOSE SPEAKERS THAT HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY THAT WAS INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER IS BUSTED.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Tires 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AT CURRENT SPEED.ONE OF THE BOSE SPEAKERS THAT HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY THAT WAS INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER IS BUSTED.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Steering 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Steering 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Tires 50,000 mi

MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SHARPLY THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME.THIS MANUFACTURED PRODUCT HAS A PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 19, 2005 Seats

THE FRONT SEATS IN MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE COLLAPSE, ON TAKEOFFS OR LEANING BACK ON THEM WITH NOT MUCH PRESSURE OR FALL BACKWARDS WITHOUT NOTICE.

Jan 19, 2005 Seats

THE FRONT SEATS IN MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE COLLAPSE, ON TAKEOFFS OR LEANING BACK ON THEM WITH NOT MUCH PRESSURE OR FALL BACKWARDS WITHOUT NOTICE.

Jan 18, 2005 Steering 59,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LS POPPING NOISE IN STEERING. *NM

Jan 18, 2005 Steering 59,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LS POPPING NOISE IN STEERING. *NM

Jan 11, 2005 Electrical System Fire 101,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH A KNOCKING NOISE CAME FROM THE ENGINE, THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, THEN TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 11, 2005 Electrical System Fire 101,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH A KNOCKING NOISE CAME FROM THE ENGINE, THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, THEN TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 6, 2005 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, THE MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WHICH SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT. WHEN THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND THE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC T...

Jan 6, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, THE MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WHICH SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT. WHEN THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND THE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC T...

Jan 6, 2005 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING, THE MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WHICH SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT. WHEN THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND THE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC T...

Jan 6, 2005 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING, THE MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WHICH SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT. WHEN THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND THE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC T...

Jan 6, 2005 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, THE MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WHICH SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT. WHEN THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND THE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC T...

Jan 6, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, THE MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WHICH SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT. WHEN THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND THE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC T...

Jan 6, 2005 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING, THE MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WHICH SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT. WHEN THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND THE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC T...

Jan 6, 2005 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING, THE MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WHICH SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT. WHEN THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND THE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC T...

Dec 29, 2004 Steering

THE CONSUMER LEARNED OF A STEERING RECALL ON NHTSA'S WEBSITE BUT NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN : 99V307000 DEALING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT. *TC *JB

Dec 29, 2004 Steering

THE CONSUMER LEARNED OF A STEERING RECALL ON NHTSA'S WEBSITE BUT NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN : 99V307000 DEALING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT. *TC *JB

Dec 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

AT 72,000 MILES ENGINE BLEW. PERFECTLY MAINTAINED CAR WITH RECORDS TO BACK IT UP. NEEDED NEW ENGINE. AT 39,000 MILES VALVE SEALS HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT 67,700 MILES VALVE SEALS HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I BELIEVE THIS ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE SINCE THE TIME IT LEFT THE FACTORY. NO RESPONSE FROM MANUFACT...

Dec 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

AT 72,000 MILES ENGINE BLEW. PERFECTLY MAINTAINED CAR WITH RECORDS TO BACK IT UP. NEEDED NEW ENGINE. AT 39,000 MILES VALVE SEALS HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT 67,700 MILES VALVE SEALS HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I BELIEVE THIS ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE SINCE THE TIME IT LEFT THE FACTORY. NO RESPONSE FROM MANUFACT...

Dec 9, 2004 Seat Belts 88,207 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT FAILS TO RETRACT AS IT SHOULD...I NOTICED THAT THERE WERE 8 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE DATABASE. I ALSO HAVE 2 FRIENDS THAT HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE WITH THEIR CAMRYS.*AK

Dec 9, 2004 Seat Belts 88,207 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT FAILS TO RETRACT AS IT SHOULD...I NOTICED THAT THERE WERE 8 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE DATABASE. I ALSO HAVE 2 FRIENDS THAT HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE WITH THEIR CAMRYS.*AK

Dec 4, 2004 Structure 136,000 mi

WITHIN 1 MONTH, BOTH THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE.*AK

Dec 4, 2004 Structure 136,000 mi

WITHIN 1 MONTH, BOTH THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE.*AK

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE MAD A LOUD EXPLOSIVE NOISE WHILE ON THE EXPRESSWAY FOLLOWED BY A BANG. THE ROD HAD BROKEN AND CAUSED A HOLE IN THE ENGINE. INCIDENT DATE 01/28/2005. *SC

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE MAD A LOUD EXPLOSIVE NOISE WHILE ON THE EXPRESSWAY FOLLOWED BY A BANG. THE ROD HAD BROKEN AND CAUSED A HOLE IN THE ENGINE. INCIDENT DATE 01/28/2005. *SC

Nov 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,400 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS A COMPLANT THAT WAS SENT TO TOYOTA MOTOR CO. IT IS NOT MY WISH TO HAVE TO WRITE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. HOWEVER I MUST, BECAUSE OF THE THINGS THAT HAVE COME TO PASS. MY FAMILY HAS SUPPORTED TOYOTA, AND OFCOURSE ALL OWN TOYOTA DUE TO THE BEAUTIFUL WORK AND CRAFTSMANSHIP OF TOYOTA...

Nov 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,400 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS A COMPLANT THAT WAS SENT TO TOYOTA MOTOR CO. IT IS NOT MY WISH TO HAVE TO WRITE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. HOWEVER I MUST, BECAUSE OF THE THINGS THAT HAVE COME TO PASS. MY FAMILY HAS SUPPORTED TOYOTA, AND OFCOURSE ALL OWN TOYOTA DUE TO THE BEAUTIFUL WORK AND CRAFTSMANSHIP OF TOYOTA...

Nov 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

ENGINE SLUDGE AND PUFF OF BLACK SMOKE WHEN CAR IS STARTED. *AK

Nov 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

ENGINE SLUDGE AND PUFF OF BLACK SMOKE WHEN CAR IS STARTED. *AK

Oct 27, 2004 Suspension

A ONGING PROBLEM RELATING TO THE CRUNCHING/CHUNKING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION AREA(FRONT). NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO THE TOYOTA OFFICIALS HAS NOT EVEN MERITED A MINOR CONCERN. ESTIMATIONS TO FIX THE STRUT ASSEMBLY VARIES FROM $500-$700 DOLLARS. SEEMS LIKE TO ME THAT WITH ALL THESE COMPLAINTS AB...

Oct 27, 2004 Suspension

A ONGING PROBLEM RELATING TO THE CRUNCHING/CHUNKING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION AREA(FRONT). NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO THE TOYOTA OFFICIALS HAS NOT EVEN MERITED A MINOR CONCERN. ESTIMATIONS TO FIX THE STRUT ASSEMBLY VARIES FROM $500-$700 DOLLARS. SEEMS LIKE TO ME THAT WITH ALL THESE COMPLAINTS AB...

Oct 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash

FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION. DRIVER WAS INJURED. *NM

Oct 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash

FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION. DRIVER WAS INJURED. *NM

Oct 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash 166,064 mi

MY AUTOMOBILE SUSTAINED A FULL FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 30 MPH BUT THE SAFETY AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE OR INFLATE. *AK

Oct 1, 2004 Electrical System Crash 166,064 mi

MY AUTOMOBILE SUSTAINED A FULL FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 30 MPH BUT THE SAFETY AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE OR INFLATE. *AK

Oct 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash 166,064 mi

MY AUTOMOBILE SUSTAINED A FULL FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 30 MPH BUT THE SAFETY AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE OR INFLATE. *AK

Oct 1, 2004 Electrical System Crash 166,064 mi

MY AUTOMOBILE SUSTAINED A FULL FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 30 MPH BUT THE SAFETY AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE OR INFLATE. *AK

Sep 23, 2004 Tires 127,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT/TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN A TOYOTA CAMRY 1997 VEHICLE. (AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT, INSTALLED AT 68,000 MILES, TIRE SIZE 205/65R15 AND THE DOT# IS A3UR4422301) THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTRATED. THE TIRE IS AVA...

Sep 23, 2004 Tires 127,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT/TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN A TOYOTA CAMRY 1997 VEHICLE. (AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT, INSTALLED AT 68,000 MILES, TIRE SIZE 205/65R15 AND THE DOT# IS A3UR4422301) THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTRATED. THE TIRE IS AVA...

Sep 22, 2004 Tires 127,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1997 CAMRY V6 WITH AMERI GENERAL G4S TIRES WHOSE SIZE IS 205/65 R15 AND DOT # IS A3UR 442 2301 AND ALL OF A SUDDEN ON RTE. 287 NORTH NEAR 14B EXIT FOR BRIDGEWATER MALL , THE RIGHT REAR TIRE JUST BLEW OFF INTO PIECES. THE WHOLE TREAD JUST CAME OFF THE REAR WHEEL AFTER A...

Sep 22, 2004 Tires 127,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1997 CAMRY V6 WITH AMERI GENERAL G4S TIRES WHOSE SIZE IS 205/65 R15 AND DOT # IS A3UR 442 2301 AND ALL OF A SUDDEN ON RTE. 287 NORTH NEAR 14B EXIT FOR BRIDGEWATER MALL , THE RIGHT REAR TIRE JUST BLEW OFF INTO PIECES. THE WHOLE TREAD JUST CAME OFF THE REAR WHEEL AFTER A...

Sep 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

VALVE OIL SEAL FAILURE DUE TO OIL SLUDGING OR JELLING SMOKES WHILE STARTING. *AK

Sep 15, 2004 Electrical System 10,000 mi

TRUNK HINGES ARE CUTTING INTO THE WIRE HARNNESS FOR THE TAIL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS. FUSES FOR THE REVERSE LIGHTS AND SPEEDOMETER HAVE BLOWEN OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHEN CAR IS PUT IN REVERSE. DEALER NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY FURTHER INFOMATION OR ADVICE ON THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

VALVE OIL SEAL FAILURE DUE TO OIL SLUDGING OR JELLING SMOKES WHILE STARTING. *AK

Sep 15, 2004 Electrical System 10,000 mi

TRUNK HINGES ARE CUTTING INTO THE WIRE HARNNESS FOR THE TAIL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS. FUSES FOR THE REVERSE LIGHTS AND SPEEDOMETER HAVE BLOWEN OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHEN CAR IS PUT IN REVERSE. DEALER NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY FURTHER INFOMATION OR ADVICE ON THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

AT ABOUT 70K MILES, MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY STARTING EXHIBITING PROBLEMS OF HUGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE AT COLD STARTUP. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS RELATED TO THE ENGINE SLUGE OR GELLING PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE TSB-628696 AS NOTED IN THE NHTSA. HOWEVER, TOYOTA H...

Sep 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

AT ABOUT 70K MILES, MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY STARTING EXHIBITING PROBLEMS OF HUGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE AT COLD STARTUP. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS RELATED TO THE ENGINE SLUGE OR GELLING PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE TSB-628696 AS NOTED IN THE NHTSA. HOWEVER, TOYOTA H...

Aug 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 133,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER SMELLED GAS IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE TOTALLY DESTROYED THE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK 1997 CAMRY TO DEALER SEPTEMBER 2002 FOR SLIGHT HESITATION PROBLEM AND ADVISED THEM THAT I NOTICED A SMALL OIL LEAK WHILE PARKED AT HOME. DEALER ADVISED IT WAS ENGINE SLUDGE. CAR REMAINED IN DEALER'S POSSESSION FOR 1 1/2 MONTHS BECAUSE OF NO RESPONSE FROM SERVICE TECH. THEY CLAIMED THAT SLUD...

Aug 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 133,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER SMELLED GAS IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE TOTALLY DESTROYED THE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK 1997 CAMRY TO DEALER SEPTEMBER 2002 FOR SLIGHT HESITATION PROBLEM AND ADVISED THEM THAT I NOTICED A SMALL OIL LEAK WHILE PARKED AT HOME. DEALER ADVISED IT WAS ENGINE SLUDGE. CAR REMAINED IN DEALER'S POSSESSION FOR 1 1/2 MONTHS BECAUSE OF NO RESPONSE FROM SERVICE TECH. THEY CLAIMED THAT SLUD...

Jun 25, 2004 Structure 160,000 mi

TRUNK LID WAS CUTTING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE TAIL LIGHTS AND THE BACK UP LIGHTS WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE TRUNK. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Structure 160,000 mi

TRUNK LID WAS CUTTING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE TAIL LIGHTS AND THE BACK UP LIGHTS WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE TRUNK. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 1997 CAMRY WILL NOT START BACK AND HOLD AN IDLE SOMETIMES AFTER IT HAS BEEN DROVE FOR A LITTLE WHILE. IT STARTS FINE WHEN IT IS COLD AND WHEN IT REFUSES TO IDLE, IF I WAIT UNTIL THE FUEL INJECTORS FILL, AND TURN ON THE A/C IT WILL THEN START. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT A TOYOT...

Jun 9, 2004 Equipment

5INCIDENTS: 1) MILDEW ODOR FROM AIRCONDITION (BROUGHT CAR TO CHECK--DATE NOT AVAILABLE). THE AIRCONDITION WAS REPLACED WITH EITHER NEW OR USED PART. *AK 2) WENT TO RENO (SNOWING) AND THE AIRCONDITION (HOT/COLD) DID NOT DEFROST PROPERLY ON THE WINDSHIELD. ALL FOGGED WITH NO VISIBILITY. I STICKE...

Jun 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 1997 CAMRY WILL NOT START BACK AND HOLD AN IDLE SOMETIMES AFTER IT HAS BEEN DROVE FOR A LITTLE WHILE. IT STARTS FINE WHEN IT IS COLD AND WHEN IT REFUSES TO IDLE, IF I WAIT UNTIL THE FUEL INJECTORS FILL, AND TURN ON THE A/C IT WILL THEN START. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT A TOYOT...

Jun 9, 2004 Equipment

5INCIDENTS: 1) MILDEW ODOR FROM AIRCONDITION (BROUGHT CAR TO CHECK--DATE NOT AVAILABLE). THE AIRCONDITION WAS REPLACED WITH EITHER NEW OR USED PART. *AK 2) WENT TO RENO (SNOWING) AND THE AIRCONDITION (HOT/COLD) DID NOT DEFROST PROPERLY ON THE WINDSHIELD. ALL FOGGED WITH NO VISIBILITY. I STICKE...

Jun 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 39,000 MILES AND LARGE AMOUNT OF WHITE EXHAUST COMES OUT OF TAILPIPE WHEN CAR IS FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNING OR WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 39,000 MILES AND LARGE AMOUNT OF WHITE EXHAUST COMES OUT OF TAILPIPE WHEN CAR IS FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNING OR WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *AK

May 6, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THERE WAS SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END ALSO, HAD PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK

May 6, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THERE WAS SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END ALSO, HAD PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK

May 6, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THERE WAS SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END ALSO, HAD PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK

May 6, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THERE WAS SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END ALSO, HAD PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK

May 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FRONT END/STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO ENGINE SLUDGE. *AK

May 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FRONT END/STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO ENGINE SLUDGE. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BOOMING NOISE. THEN, SAW FIRE THROUGH THE HOOD ON THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SOME SORT OF EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH TORE A HOLE STRAIGHT THROUGH THE OIL PAN. THERE WERE NO FATALITIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BOOMING NOISE. THEN, SAW FIRE THROUGH THE HOOD ON THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SOME SORT OF EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH TORE A HOLE STRAIGHT THROUGH THE OIL PAN. THERE WERE NO FATALITIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Electrical System 46,000 mi

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. NO FIRE WAS REPORTED.*AK

Apr 19, 2004 Electrical System 46,000 mi

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. NO FIRE WAS REPORTED.*AK

Apr 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

ENGINE SEIZED. PROBLEMS WITH OIL.

Apr 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

ENGINE SEIZED. PROBLEMS WITH OIL.

Apr 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMARY HEAVY BLUE SMOKE ON COLD STARTS, ORIGINALY TAKEN IN FOR OIL GEL PROBLEM WAS TOLD NO GELLING FOUND BUT VALVE OIL SEAL WORN AND NEED REPLACE $1000.00. CAR HAS 85,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN SERVIED BY TOYOTA PER THIER SERVICE MANUAL. HAVE TALKED WITH NUMERIOUS OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS WITH SA...

Apr 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMARY HEAVY BLUE SMOKE ON COLD STARTS, ORIGINALY TAKEN IN FOR OIL GEL PROBLEM WAS TOLD NO GELLING FOUND BUT VALVE OIL SEAL WORN AND NEED REPLACE $1000.00. CAR HAS 85,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN SERVIED BY TOYOTA PER THIER SERVICE MANUAL. HAVE TALKED WITH NUMERIOUS OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS WITH SA...

Apr 7, 2004 Steering 75,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A STEERING PROBLEM. WHEN IT RAINED STEERING WHEEL LOCKED IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Steering 75,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A STEERING PROBLEM. WHEN IT RAINED STEERING WHEEL LOCKED IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 11, 2004 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER EXTENDING SEAT BELT TO LOCK IN PLACE. *AK

Feb 11, 2004 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER EXTENDING SEAT BELT TO LOCK IN PLACE. *AK

Jan 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEMS WITH FUEL SYSTEM ON A TOYOTA CAMRY. *MR *SC *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEMS WITH FUEL SYSTEM ON A TOYOTA CAMRY. *MR *SC *JB

Jan 20, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

A BOLT THAT HOLDS THE ROD TO THE CYLINDER BROKE, CAUSING THE ROD TO BREAK LOOSE AND MOVE AROUND INSIDE THE ENGINE.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,234 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY CAMRY IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE MY ENGINE \\DESLUDGED.\\ I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND WOULD PREVENT MORE COSTLY REPAIRS IN THE FUTURE.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,800 mi

EXHAUST BLOWING BLUE SMOKE, SLUDGE BUILDUP ON VALVE COVERS, NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, CAR VIBRATES. IN SHOP AGAIN

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

MY ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT DUE TO THIS OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. AS A RESULT OF THE GELLED OIL, ONE OF THE PISTONS BROKE OFF CREATING A HOLE IN THE ENGINE AND THE MOTOR MOUNT BECAME DISPLACED FROM THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE ENGINE BLOCK TO CRACK WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I BOUGHT TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT DUE TO THIS OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. AS A RESULT OF THE GELLED OIL, ONE OF THE PISTONS BROKE OFF CREATING A HOLE IN THE ENGINE AND THE MOTOR MOUNT BECAME DISPLACED FROM THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE ENGINE BLOCK TO CRACK WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I BOUGHT TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT DUE TO THIS OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. AS A RESULT OF THE GELLED OIL, ONE OF THE PISTONS BROKE OFF CREATING A HOLE IN THE ENGINE AND THE MOTOR MOUNT BECAME DISPLACED FROM THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE ENGINE BLOCK TO CRACK WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I BOUGHT TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOYOTA HAS COMPLETELY DENIED MY ENGINE BLEW UP DUE TO ENGINE SLUDGE AND IN FACT ARE HOLDING MY CAR HOSTAGE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS GOING TO COST ME 2200.00 FOR THEM TO TEAR IT DOWN SO TOYOTA COULD DETERMINE THAT IT WAS ENGINE SLUDGE, THEN THEY DENIED IT WAS AND SAID THAT MY CAM SHAFT BROKE. A CAM SH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY TOYOTA CAMRY'S ENGINE FAILED AS I WAS MERGING ONTO A VERY BUSY FREEWAY WITH MY BABY IN THE BACKSEAT. I WAS STUCK ON THE SHOULDER OF THE FAST LANE FOR 2 HOURS BEFORE THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED; MY FANCY DRIVING IS THE ONLY REASON AN ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED. I HAD JUST RECEIVED THE LETTER ABOUT THE OIL GEL...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 84,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A 5 CAR PILE UP ON INTERSTATE 94, HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME GOING AT 45-50 MPH, AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ACCORDING TO TOYOTA, THIS IS ACCEPTABLE DUE TO THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF FRONTAL ACCIDENT I HAD. IF HITTING A CAR AT 45-50 MPH DEAD ON IS NOT A GOOD ENOUGH REASON FOR THE AIRB...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 84,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A 5 CAR PILE UP ON INTERSTATE 94, HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME GOING AT 45-50 MPH, AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ACCORDING TO TOYOTA, THIS IS ACCEPTABLE DUE TO THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF FRONTAL ACCIDENT I HAD. IF HITTING A CAR AT 45-50 MPH DEAD ON IS NOT A GOOD ENOUGH REASON FOR THE AIRB...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 81,061 mi

I RECEIVED A LETTER LAST YEAR FROM TOYOTA EXPLAINING A GELLING PROBLEM AND TO WATCH OUT FOR BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE WHEN STARTING THE CAR. I WENT INTO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY INDICATED THAT IT LOOKED LIKE MOISTURE WAS GETTING IN THE OIL AND IT LOOKED SLUDGY. I TOOK THE CAR TO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,972 mi

THE PISTON SNAPPED SUDDENLY TOTALLY DESTROYING THE ENGINE. THIS CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED. THE OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3,000 - 5,000 BY A REPUTABLE LOCAL INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION. THE DEALER AT FIRST ATTEMPTED TO BLAME THE OWNER, SAYING THE OIL WAS NOT CHANGED BY THE DEALER AND THE SERVICE STATION...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 93,000 mi

LOUD KNOCKING HEARD FROM FRONT RIGHT OF VEHICLE. TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED CAUSE TO BE A BAD CV JOINT. ADDITIONALLY, DURING A ROUTINE ENGINE OIL CHANGE, I DISCOVERED AN UNUSUALLY LARGE AMOUNT OF BEADING SLUDGE THAT HAD TO BE REMOVED BY HAND TO DRAIL AND FILL THE OIL. I HAVE READ REPO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

LOUD KNOCKING HEARD FROM FRONT RIGHT OF VEHICLE. TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED CAUSE TO BE A BAD CV JOINT. ADDITIONALLY, DURING A ROUTINE ENGINE OIL CHANGE, I DISCOVERED AN UNUSUALLY LARGE AMOUNT OF BEADING SLUDGE THAT HAD TO BE REMOVED BY HAND TO DRAIL AND FILL THE OIL. I HAVE READ REPO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

A BOLT THAT HOLDS THE ROD TO THE CYLINDER BROKE, CAUSING THE ROD TO BREAK LOOSE AND MOVE AROUND INSIDE THE ENGINE.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,234 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY CAMRY IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE MY ENGINE \\DESLUDGED.\\ I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND WOULD PREVENT MORE COSTLY REPAIRS IN THE FUTURE.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,800 mi

EXHAUST BLOWING BLUE SMOKE, SLUDGE BUILDUP ON VALVE COVERS, NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, CAR VIBRATES. IN SHOP AGAIN

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

MY ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT DUE TO THIS OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. AS A RESULT OF THE GELLED OIL, ONE OF THE PISTONS BROKE OFF CREATING A HOLE IN THE ENGINE AND THE MOTOR MOUNT BECAME DISPLACED FROM THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE ENGINE BLOCK TO CRACK WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I BOUGHT TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT DUE TO THIS OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. AS A RESULT OF THE GELLED OIL, ONE OF THE PISTONS BROKE OFF CREATING A HOLE IN THE ENGINE AND THE MOTOR MOUNT BECAME DISPLACED FROM THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE ENGINE BLOCK TO CRACK WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I BOUGHT TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT DUE TO THIS OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. AS A RESULT OF THE GELLED OIL, ONE OF THE PISTONS BROKE OFF CREATING A HOLE IN THE ENGINE AND THE MOTOR MOUNT BECAME DISPLACED FROM THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE ENGINE BLOCK TO CRACK WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I BOUGHT TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOYOTA HAS COMPLETELY DENIED MY ENGINE BLEW UP DUE TO ENGINE SLUDGE AND IN FACT ARE HOLDING MY CAR HOSTAGE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS GOING TO COST ME 2200.00 FOR THEM TO TEAR IT DOWN SO TOYOTA COULD DETERMINE THAT IT WAS ENGINE SLUDGE, THEN THEY DENIED IT WAS AND SAID THAT MY CAM SHAFT BROKE. A CAM SH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY TOYOTA CAMRY'S ENGINE FAILED AS I WAS MERGING ONTO A VERY BUSY FREEWAY WITH MY BABY IN THE BACKSEAT. I WAS STUCK ON THE SHOULDER OF THE FAST LANE FOR 2 HOURS BEFORE THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED; MY FANCY DRIVING IS THE ONLY REASON AN ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED. I HAD JUST RECEIVED THE LETTER ABOUT THE OIL GEL...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 84,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A 5 CAR PILE UP ON INTERSTATE 94, HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME GOING AT 45-50 MPH, AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ACCORDING TO TOYOTA, THIS IS ACCEPTABLE DUE TO THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF FRONTAL ACCIDENT I HAD. IF HITTING A CAR AT 45-50 MPH DEAD ON IS NOT A GOOD ENOUGH REASON FOR THE AIRB...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 84,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A 5 CAR PILE UP ON INTERSTATE 94, HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME GOING AT 45-50 MPH, AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ACCORDING TO TOYOTA, THIS IS ACCEPTABLE DUE TO THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF FRONTAL ACCIDENT I HAD. IF HITTING A CAR AT 45-50 MPH DEAD ON IS NOT A GOOD ENOUGH REASON FOR THE AIRB...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 81,061 mi

I RECEIVED A LETTER LAST YEAR FROM TOYOTA EXPLAINING A GELLING PROBLEM AND TO WATCH OUT FOR BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE WHEN STARTING THE CAR. I WENT INTO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY INDICATED THAT IT LOOKED LIKE MOISTURE WAS GETTING IN THE OIL AND IT LOOKED SLUDGY. I TOOK THE CAR TO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,972 mi

THE PISTON SNAPPED SUDDENLY TOTALLY DESTROYING THE ENGINE. THIS CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED. THE OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3,000 - 5,000 BY A REPUTABLE LOCAL INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION. THE DEALER AT FIRST ATTEMPTED TO BLAME THE OWNER, SAYING THE OIL WAS NOT CHANGED BY THE DEALER AND THE SERVICE STATION...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 93,000 mi

LOUD KNOCKING HEARD FROM FRONT RIGHT OF VEHICLE. TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED CAUSE TO BE A BAD CV JOINT. ADDITIONALLY, DURING A ROUTINE ENGINE OIL CHANGE, I DISCOVERED AN UNUSUALLY LARGE AMOUNT OF BEADING SLUDGE THAT HAD TO BE REMOVED BY HAND TO DRAIL AND FILL THE OIL. I HAVE READ REPO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

LOUD KNOCKING HEARD FROM FRONT RIGHT OF VEHICLE. TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED CAUSE TO BE A BAD CV JOINT. ADDITIONALLY, DURING A ROUTINE ENGINE OIL CHANGE, I DISCOVERED AN UNUSUALLY LARGE AMOUNT OF BEADING SLUDGE THAT HAD TO BE REMOVED BY HAND TO DRAIL AND FILL THE OIL. I HAVE READ REPO...

Jan 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD TICKING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS LOOSE AND WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE TIMING BELT COVER. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD TICKING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS LOOSE AND WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE TIMING BELT COVER. *AK

Jan 6, 2004 Suspension 75,000 mi

CRUNCHING /RATTLE FROM FRONT STRUTS WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS OR DIPS IN ROAD. THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AND I WAS ADVISED AT TIME OF THE INSTALLATION THAT THE NEW STRUTS WOULD NOT RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND NO RESOLUTION EXITS. *AK

Jan 6, 2004 Suspension 75,000 mi

CRUNCHING /RATTLE FROM FRONT STRUTS WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS OR DIPS IN ROAD. THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AND I WAS ADVISED AT TIME OF THE INSTALLATION THAT THE NEW STRUTS WOULD NOT RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND NO RESOLUTION EXITS. *AK

Jan 5, 2004 Power Train 81,826 mi

THE CONSUMER CAN START THE IGNITION WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED IN ANY POSITION.*AK

Jan 5, 2004 Power Train 81,826 mi

THE CONSUMER CAN START THE IGNITION WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED IN ANY POSITION.*AK

Dec 22, 2003 Seat Belts 35,000 mi

2 YEARS AGO I HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SEAT BELT FAIL. THE LOCKING MECHANISM FAILED ALLOWING THE SEAT BELT TO COME OUT AND THEN WOULD NOT RETRACT. IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS PAST SUMMER I HAD THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEAT BELT DEVELOP THE SAME PROBLEM (IT ALSO FAILED) AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Seat Belts 35,000 mi

2 YEARS AGO I HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SEAT BELT FAIL. THE LOCKING MECHANISM FAILED ALLOWING THE SEAT BELT TO COME OUT AND THEN WOULD NOT RETRACT. IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS PAST SUMMER I HAD THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEAT BELT DEVELOP THE SAME PROBLEM (IT ALSO FAILED) AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

Dec 6, 2003 Exterior Lighting 105,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE / MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RELATED TO VARIOUS TAIL LIGHTS / TURN SIGNALS / BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING. NOW IT SEEMS THE HEADLIGHTS ARE BURNING DIMLY. NEW BULBS MAKE NO DIFFERENCE. SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN ENGINEERING ISSUE OVERALL WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THIS YEAR / MOD...

Dec 6, 2003 Exterior Lighting 105,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE / MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RELATED TO VARIOUS TAIL LIGHTS / TURN SIGNALS / BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING. NOW IT SEEMS THE HEADLIGHTS ARE BURNING DIMLY. NEW BULBS MAKE NO DIFFERENCE. SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN ENGINEERING ISSUE OVERALL WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THIS YEAR / MOD...

Nov 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 97 TOYOTA CERTIFIED USED CAR WITH A 100,000 MILE WARRANTY ON 10-17-01, WITH 36,847 EXISTING MILES. I TOOK THIS CAR TO MY TOYOTA DEALER 02/07/03:92588 MLS. FOR ENGINE KNOCK NOISE AND SMOKING ON COLD STARTS,ALSO TO CHECK TRANSMISSION VIBRATION/CHATTER. THEY REPLACED THE TRANS, REPLACED ...

Nov 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 97 TOYOTA CERTIFIED USED CAR WITH A 100,000 MILE WARRANTY ON 10-17-01, WITH 36,847 EXISTING MILES. I TOOK THIS CAR TO MY TOYOTA DEALER 02/07/03:92588 MLS. FOR ENGINE KNOCK NOISE AND SMOKING ON COLD STARTS,ALSO TO CHECK TRANSMISSION VIBRATION/CHATTER. THEY REPLACED THE TRANS, REPLACED ...

Nov 12, 2003 Suspension 88,000 mi

IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ALIGN VEHICLE'S CAMBER TO SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT REPLACING MAJOR SUSPENSION PARTS. *AK THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT MANUFACTURE AN ADJUSTABLE DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION COMPONENT TO ADJUST CAMBER. *AK THE ONLY WAY TO ALIGN THE CAR IS EITHER TO BUY COSTLY NEW SUSPENSION PARTS FROM ...

Nov 12, 2003 Suspension 88,000 mi

IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ALIGN VEHICLE'S CAMBER TO SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT REPLACING MAJOR SUSPENSION PARTS. *AK THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT MANUFACTURE AN ADJUSTABLE DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION COMPONENT TO ADJUST CAMBER. *AK THE ONLY WAY TO ALIGN THE CAR IS EITHER TO BUY COSTLY NEW SUSPENSION PARTS FROM ...

Nov 10, 2003 Equipment 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) WHEN A SOLID LIQUID STARTED SPILLING OUT OF THE VENTS. DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE A/C REFRIGERATOR.*AK

Nov 10, 2003 Equipment 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) WHEN A SOLID LIQUID STARTED SPILLING OUT OF THE VENTS. DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE A/C REFRIGERATOR.*AK

Nov 3, 2003 Suspension 40,000 mi

FRONT SUSPENSION RATTLES TERRIBLY. STRUTS WERE REPLACED, DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF A DESIGN FLAW AND REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. NHTSA SHOULD FORCE A RECALL. *LA

Nov 3, 2003 Suspension 40,000 mi

FRONT SUSPENSION RATTLES TERRIBLY. STRUTS WERE REPLACED, DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF A DESIGN FLAW AND REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. NHTSA SHOULD FORCE A RECALL. *LA

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

MY ENGINE VALVES NEED TO BE REPLACED, MY OIL AND TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING, AND I HAVE BLUE EXHAUST COMING FROM MY TAILPIPE

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

MY ENGINE VALVES NEED TO BE REPLACED, MY OIL AND TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING, AND I HAVE BLUE EXHAUST COMING FROM MY TAILPIPE

Sep 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

ENGINE SEIZURE DUE TO OIL SLUDGE.

Sep 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

ENGINE SEIZURE DUE TO OIL SLUDGE.

Jul 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE TANK. MECHANIC DETERMINED LEAK IS COMING FROM A DEFECTIVE TANK AND THE LEAK IS COMING FROM A GAP IN THE SEAM. LOCAL AUTOMOBILE DEALER STATES PART IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY (62K MILES) AND WILL NOT COVER REPAIR EXPENSES. POSSIBLE REMEDY MAY REQUIRE REPLA...

Jul 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE TANK. MECHANIC DETERMINED LEAK IS COMING FROM A DEFECTIVE TANK AND THE LEAK IS COMING FROM A GAP IN THE SEAM. LOCAL AUTOMOBILE DEALER STATES PART IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY (62K MILES) AND WILL NOT COVER REPAIR EXPENSES. POSSIBLE REMEDY MAY REQUIRE REPLA...

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

1997 CAMRY XLE..OIL GEL PROBLEM. TOYOTA BLAMED PROBLEM ON US/LACK OF OIL CHANGE RECEIPTS. IN 1999. CERT.USED CAR. NEEDED NEW ENGINE AFTER ONE YEAR. PROBLEM UNDETECTED AGAIN. IN FEB 2002 CAR BLEW ENGINE AFTER BEING CHECKED @TOYOTA. GOT LETTER IN JULY 2002 STATING THEIR WAS A GELLING PROBLEM. ...

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

1997 CAMRY XLE..OIL GEL PROBLEM. TOYOTA BLAMED PROBLEM ON US/LACK OF OIL CHANGE RECEIPTS. IN 1999. CERT.USED CAR. NEEDED NEW ENGINE AFTER ONE YEAR. PROBLEM UNDETECTED AGAIN. IN FEB 2002 CAR BLEW ENGINE AFTER BEING CHECKED @TOYOTA. GOT LETTER IN JULY 2002 STATING THEIR WAS A GELLING PROBLEM. ...

Jun 17, 2003 Seat Belts 84,453 mi

DRIVERS SEAT BELT LOCK IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND HAS TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WILL CHARGE ALMOST $600.00 TO FIX IT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY.*AK

Jun 17, 2003 Seat Belts 84,453 mi

DRIVERS SEAT BELT LOCK IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND HAS TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WILL CHARGE ALMOST $600.00 TO FIX IT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY.*AK

Jun 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,700 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, UPON DRIVING WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO COME OUT OF TAIL PIPE, AND OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *AK

Jun 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,700 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, UPON DRIVING WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO COME OUT OF TAIL PIPE, AND OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *AK

Jun 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 85,000 MILES ON IT, I HAVE REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON IT KEEP IT IN GOOD SHAPE, AND THE ENGINE JUST CRACKED I HAD GOT A LETTER FROM TOYOTA THAT TALKED ABOUT OIL GELLING BUT I DIDN'T HAVE THE PROBLEM THEN. I TOOK IT TO PHILLIPS TOYOTA IN LEESBURG FL AND THEY COULD NOT TEL...

Jun 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 85,000 MILES ON IT, I HAVE REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON IT KEEP IT IN GOOD SHAPE, AND THE ENGINE JUST CRACKED I HAD GOT A LETTER FROM TOYOTA THAT TALKED ABOUT OIL GELLING BUT I DIDN'T HAVE THE PROBLEM THEN. I TOOK IT TO PHILLIPS TOYOTA IN LEESBURG FL AND THEY COULD NOT TEL...

May 24, 2003 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT. HAVE HAD FRONT BELTS REPLACED ON MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY TWICE AND PROBLEM COMES BACK. BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT AND HANG OUT DOOR OR ON ME AFTER RELEASING. *NLM

May 24, 2003 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT. HAVE HAD FRONT BELTS REPLACED ON MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY TWICE AND PROBLEM COMES BACK. BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT AND HANG OUT DOOR OR ON ME AFTER RELEASING. *NLM

May 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire

WHEN THE KEY WAS OUT OF THE IGNITION THE VEHICLE TRIED TO START UP ON ITS OWN AND THEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NLM

May 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire

WHEN THE KEY WAS OUT OF THE IGNITION THE VEHICLE TRIED TO START UP ON ITS OWN AND THEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NLM

May 22, 2003 Structure 72,000 mi

DURING COLD WEATHER THE PISTON THAT RELEASES THE GAS HATCH DOOR FROZE TO THE HOUSING. WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE GAS DOOR FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE PISTON BROKE IN HALF. SINCE THE PISTON WAS FROZEN IN PLACE, THE GAS DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. OWNERS MANUAL DID NOT REFERENCE HOW TO DEFE...

May 22, 2003 Structure 72,000 mi

DURING COLD WEATHER THE PISTON THAT RELEASES THE GAS HATCH DOOR FROZE TO THE HOUSING. WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE GAS DOOR FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE PISTON BROKE IN HALF. SINCE THE PISTON WAS FROZEN IN PLACE, THE GAS DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. OWNERS MANUAL DID NOT REFERENCE HOW TO DEFE...

May 21, 2003 Seat Belts

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. *JB MADE ATTEMPT TO CONTACT CONSUMER 10/16/07, NO ANSWER *LJ RETURN USPS, MADE 2ND ATTEMPT 07/16/07 FAILED. *BF

May 21, 2003 Seat Belts

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. *JB MADE ATTEMPT TO CONTACT CONSUMER 10/16/07, NO ANSWER *LJ RETURN USPS, MADE 2ND ATTEMPT 07/16/07 FAILED. *BF

May 12, 2003 Power Train 150,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS DESTROYED BY PIECES OF METAL. *JB

May 12, 2003 Power Train 150,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS DESTROYED BY PIECES OF METAL. *JB

May 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG ODOR IN CAR. CAUSES HEADACHES. TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO FIX PROBLEM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. *NLM

May 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG ODOR IN CAR. CAUSES HEADACHES. TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO FIX PROBLEM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. *NLM

May 5, 2003 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. PH *JB

May 5, 2003 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT.

May 5, 2003 Suspension 86,000 mi

THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE RUBBER CORRODED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS TYPE OF DETERIORATION DOES NOT NORMALLY OCCUR. *JB

May 5, 2003 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. PH *JB

May 5, 2003 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT.

May 5, 2003 Suspension 86,000 mi

THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE RUBBER CORRODED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS TYPE OF DETERIORATION DOES NOT NORMALLY OCCUR. *JB

Apr 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHILE BRAKING. THE BRAKE PADS WERE CHANGED AT 5000 MILES YET THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED AT 37,000 MILES. *NLM

Apr 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHILE BRAKING. THE BRAKE PADS WERE CHANGED AT 5000 MILES YET THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED AT 37,000 MILES. *NLM

Apr 3, 2003 Suspension 64,047 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT RATTLE PRESENT FOR TWO YEARS. ON 03/30/03 DURING A DRIVE AT 56 MILES/HR SPEED, STRUT RATTLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE GREW WORSE SUDDENLY AND FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY STOPPED ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. ON CHECKING UNDER TH...

Apr 3, 2003 Suspension 64,047 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT RATTLE PRESENT FOR TWO YEARS. ON 03/30/03 DURING A DRIVE AT 56 MILES/HR SPEED, STRUT RATTLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE GREW WORSE SUDDENLY AND FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY STOPPED ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. ON CHECKING UNDER TH...

Mar 31, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE- STICKY LATCH. (I DO NOT HAVE THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ). *NLM

Mar 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,500 mi

POOR DESIGN AND BUILD - 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE (4 CYLINDER). I OWN A 1997 4-CYLINDER CAMRY LE. IT IS WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS LESS THAN 80,000 MILES. A FEW MONTHS AGO, ITS STARTER WENT BAD AND WAS REPLACED. THIS MORNING, THE DEALER FOUND THAT ITS ENGINE VALVE SEALS WORN OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED (OV...

Mar 31, 2003 Electrical System 79,500 mi

POOR DESIGN AND BUILD - 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE (4 CYLINDER). I OWN A 1997 4-CYLINDER CAMRY LE. IT IS WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS LESS THAN 80,000 MILES. A FEW MONTHS AGO, ITS STARTER WENT BAD AND WAS REPLACED. THIS MORNING, THE DEALER FOUND THAT ITS ENGINE VALVE SEALS WORN OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED (OV...

Mar 31, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE- STICKY LATCH. (I DO NOT HAVE THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ). *NLM

Mar 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,500 mi

POOR DESIGN AND BUILD - 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE (4 CYLINDER). I OWN A 1997 4-CYLINDER CAMRY LE. IT IS WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS LESS THAN 80,000 MILES. A FEW MONTHS AGO, ITS STARTER WENT BAD AND WAS REPLACED. THIS MORNING, THE DEALER FOUND THAT ITS ENGINE VALVE SEALS WORN OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED (OV...

Mar 31, 2003 Electrical System 79,500 mi

POOR DESIGN AND BUILD - 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE (4 CYLINDER). I OWN A 1997 4-CYLINDER CAMRY LE. IT IS WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS LESS THAN 80,000 MILES. A FEW MONTHS AGO, ITS STARTER WENT BAD AND WAS REPLACED. THIS MORNING, THE DEALER FOUND THAT ITS ENGINE VALVE SEALS WORN OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED (OV...

Mar 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

NAR 03-27-2003 MR THE CONSUMER HAD ONLY 49000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHEN THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. OVER $400.00 IN REPAIRS MADE. *CB

Mar 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

NAR 03-27-2003 MR THE CONSUMER HAD ONLY 49000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHEN THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. OVER $400.00 IN REPAIRS MADE. *CB

Mar 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS OF BRAKES.

Mar 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS OF BRAKES.

Mar 20, 2003 Air Bags

THE SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MODULE BLEW THE FUSE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSED THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO FAIL. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED. *NLM

Mar 20, 2003 Air Bags

THE SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MODULE BLEW THE FUSE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSED THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO FAIL. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED. *NLM

Mar 5, 2003 Air Bags 71,000 mi

AIR BAG COMPUTER SENSOR BAD AND SHUTS DOWN CAR WHILE ENGINE ON IN PARK. CAR DID NOT RESTART. SENSOR BLEW ENTIRE FUSE BOX FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Air Bags 71,000 mi

AIR BAG COMPUTER SENSOR BAD AND SHUTS DOWN CAR WHILE ENGINE ON IN PARK. CAR DID NOT RESTART. SENSOR BLEW ENTIRE FUSE BOX FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE. *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION AT NORMAL SPEED, THE DEALER STATED THE TIRES WERE THE PROBLEM, WHICH WERE REPLACED AND A ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*JB

Mar 3, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION AT NORMAL SPEED, THE DEALER STATED THE TIRES WERE THE PROBLEM, WHICH WERE THEN REPLACED AND A ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION AT NORMAL SPEED, THE DEALER STATED THE TIRES WERE THE PROBLEM, WHICH WERE REPLACED AND A ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*JB

Mar 3, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION AT NORMAL SPEED, THE DEALER STATED THE TIRES WERE THE PROBLEM, WHICH WERE THEN REPLACED AND A ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WORN, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE 45,000 MILES.*JB *TS

Feb 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WORN, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE 45,000 MILES.*JB *TS

Feb 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE ENGINE IN VEHICLE(1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE) LEADING TO CONSTANT OPERATIVE PROBLEMS. THE STATED VEHICLE WAS REQUESTED FOR RECALL FOR ENGINE MALFUNCTION LAST YEAR AND I HAD VEHICLE DELIVERED BACK TO BOURNE TOYOTA OF3069 WASHINGTON RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907 (706-868-5454) FOR TECHNICAL SERVICE UNDER R...

Feb 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE ENGINE IN VEHICLE(1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE) LEADING TO CONSTANT OPERATIVE PROBLEMS. THE STATED VEHICLE WAS REQUESTED FOR RECALL FOR ENGINE MALFUNCTION LAST YEAR AND I HAD VEHICLE DELIVERED BACK TO BOURNE TOYOTA OF3069 WASHINGTON RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907 (706-868-5454) FOR TECHNICAL SERVICE UNDER R...

Feb 7, 2003 Wheels 20,000 mi

THE ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEELS ARE DELAMINATING CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Wheels 20,000 mi

THE ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEELS ARE DELAMINATING CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. PH

Jan 31, 2003 Structure 50,000 mi

IN 2001, WHEN OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR FROM OUTSIDE WITH THE DOOR UNLOCKED THE FLAT PART OF THE HANDLE THAT IS FLUSH WITH THE OUTER BODY OF THE DOOR BROKE OFF FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE HANDLE FIXED INTO THE DOOR LEAVING A SHARP PIECE OF PLASTIC ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HANDLE AREA THAT MUST BE PRIED UP TO...

Jan 31, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

IN 2001, WHEN OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR FROM OUTSIDE WITH THE DOOR UNLOCKED THE FLAT PART OF THE HANDLE THAT IS FLUSH WITH THE OUTER BODY OF THE DOOR BROKE OFF FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE HANDLE FIXED INTO THE DOOR LEAVING A SHARP PIECE OF PLASTIC ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HANDLE AREA THAT MUST BE PRIED UP TO...

Jan 31, 2003 Structure 50,000 mi

IN 2001, WHEN OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR FROM OUTSIDE WITH THE DOOR UNLOCKED THE FLAT PART OF THE HANDLE THAT IS FLUSH WITH THE OUTER BODY OF THE DOOR BROKE OFF FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE HANDLE FIXED INTO THE DOOR LEAVING A SHARP PIECE OF PLASTIC ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HANDLE AREA THAT MUST BE PRIED UP TO...

Jan 31, 2003 Structure 50,000 mi

IN 2001, WHEN OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR FROM OUTSIDE WITH THE DOOR UNLOCKED THE FLAT PART OF THE HANDLE THAT IS FLUSH WITH THE OUTER BODY OF THE DOOR BROKE OFF FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE HANDLE FIXED INTO THE DOOR LEAVING A SHARP PIECE OF PLASTIC ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HANDLE AREA THAT MUST BE PRIED UP TO...

Jan 31, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

IN 2001, WHEN OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR FROM OUTSIDE WITH THE DOOR UNLOCKED THE FLAT PART OF THE HANDLE THAT IS FLUSH WITH THE OUTER BODY OF THE DOOR BROKE OFF FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE HANDLE FIXED INTO THE DOOR LEAVING A SHARP PIECE OF PLASTIC ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HANDLE AREA THAT MUST BE PRIED UP TO...

Jan 31, 2003 Structure 50,000 mi

IN 2001, WHEN OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR FROM OUTSIDE WITH THE DOOR UNLOCKED THE FLAT PART OF THE HANDLE THAT IS FLUSH WITH THE OUTER BODY OF THE DOOR BROKE OFF FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE HANDLE FIXED INTO THE DOOR LEAVING A SHARP PIECE OF PLASTIC ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HANDLE AREA THAT MUST BE PRIED UP TO...

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 70,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON INSPECTION THE DRIVER NOTICED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE BLEW DUE TO LACK OF OIL. *PH *NLM

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 70,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON INSPECTION THE DRIVER NOTICED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE BLEW DUE TO LACK OF OIL. *PH *NLM

Jan 27, 2003 Tires 52,960 mi

FIRESTONE FR 690 TIRE SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT-TIRE DEFECTIVE. ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT P18570R14 87S M+S

Jan 27, 2003 Tires 52,960 mi

FIRESTONE FR 690 TIRE SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT-TIRE DEFECTIVE. ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT P18570R14 87S M+S

Jan 23, 2003 Steering

THE DEALERSHIP SOUTH BAY TOYOTA; GARDENA CA; 310-323-7800 IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING WHEEL 99 V 307 000. THE VEHICLE HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT STATED IN THE RECALL AND IS PRESENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP. TS

Jan 23, 2003 Steering

THE DEALERSHIP SOUTH BAY TOYOTA; GARDENA CA; 310-323-7800 IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING WHEEL 99 V 307 000. THE VEHICLE HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT STATED IN THE RECALL AND IS PRESENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP. TS

Jan 20, 2003 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BEATS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY.

Jan 20, 2003 Suspension

FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION AT STRUT MOUNTS MAKE A NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD AT 20 TO 30 MPH.

Jan 20, 2003 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BEATS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY.

Jan 20, 2003 Suspension

FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION AT STRUT MOUNTS MAKE A NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD AT 20 TO 30 MPH.

Jan 15, 2003 Unknown Or Other

NAR 1/15/2003. 40% OF THE VEHICLES PAINT WAS PEELING OFF OF THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK. *JB

Jan 15, 2003 Unknown Or Other

NAR 1/15/2003. 40% OF THE VEHICLES PAINT WAS PEELING OFF OF THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK. *JB

Dec 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,041 mi

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, VIEWED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA, AND IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT A ROD HAD BLOWN A HOLE THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. ALSO, THE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED. S...

Dec 31, 2002 Steering 75,041 mi

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, VIEWED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA, AND IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT A ROD HAD BLOWN A HOLE THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. ALSO, THE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED. S...

Dec 31, 2002 Exterior Lighting 75,041 mi

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, VIEWED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA, AND IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT A ROD HAD BLOWN A HOLE THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. ALSO, THE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED. S...

Dec 31, 2002 Suspension 62,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE'S FRONT RIGHT STRUT HAS BEEN DESTROYED. WHEN VEHICLE DRIVES OVER BUMPS IT MAKES LOUD NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Dec 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,041 mi

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, VIEWED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA, AND IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT A ROD HAD BLOWN A HOLE THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. ALSO, THE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED. S...

Dec 31, 2002 Steering 75,041 mi

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, VIEWED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA, AND IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT A ROD HAD BLOWN A HOLE THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. ALSO, THE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED. S...

Dec 31, 2002 Exterior Lighting 75,041 mi

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, VIEWED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA, AND IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT A ROD HAD BLOWN A HOLE THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. ALSO, THE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED. S...

Dec 31, 2002 Suspension 62,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE'S FRONT RIGHT STRUT HAS BEEN DESTROYED. WHEN VEHICLE DRIVES OVER BUMPS IT MAKES LOUD NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Dec 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Air Crash

JUST STARTED RAINING I WAS CUT OFF AND BRAKED. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THEY LOCKED AND I HIT THE MIDDLE MERIDIAN.

Dec 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Air Crash

JUST STARTED RAINING I WAS CUT OFF AND BRAKED. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THEY LOCKED AND I HIT THE MIDDLE MERIDIAN.

Dec 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Air 20,000 mi

THE VEHICLES' FRONT BRAKE ROTOR CONTINUOUSLY WHOP, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TURNED THE ROTOR 6 TIMES, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Air 20,000 mi

THE VEHICLES' FRONT BRAKE ROTOR CONTINUOUSLY WHOP, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TURNED THE ROTOR 6 TIMES, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT SLUDGE AND OIL GELLING IN THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER REPORTED SEEING SMOKE FROM THE VEHICLE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE MAIN BEARINGS, ROD BEARINGS AND THE OIL PUMP. *JB

Dec 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT SLUDGE AND OIL GELLING IN THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER REPORTED SEEING SMOKE FROM THE VEHICLE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE MAIN BEARINGS, ROD BEARINGS AND THE OIL PUMP. *JB

Oct 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH INDICATING BRAKE PROBLEM, CONSUMER STATES TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING. CONSUMER STATES BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOUR TIMES. CONSUMER FEELS THERE A DEFECT IN THE BRAKES THAT ARE BEING PUT ON VEHICLE. MR MANUFACTU...

Oct 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH INDICATING BRAKE PROBLEM, CONSUMER STATES TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING. CONSUMER STATES BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOUR TIMES. CONSUMER FEELS THERE A DEFECT IN THE BRAKES THAT ARE BEING PUT ON VEHICLE. MR MANUFACTU...

Oct 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES WAS HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROX 25-30MPH AND IN TURN COLLIDED WITH A VEHICLE IN FRONT. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MR

Oct 15, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER STATES WAS HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROX 25-30 MPH AND IN TURN COLLIDED W/A VEHICLE IN FRONT. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATS BUCKLED AND COLLAPSED BACKWARD. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SEVERE WHIPLASH INJURIES AS A RESULT. MR

Oct 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES WAS HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROX 25-30MPH AND IN TURN COLLIDED WITH A VEHICLE IN FRONT. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MR

Oct 15, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER STATES WAS HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROX 25-30 MPH AND IN TURN COLLIDED W/A VEHICLE IN FRONT. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATS BUCKLED AND COLLAPSED BACKWARD. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SEVERE WHIPLASH INJURIES AS A RESULT. MR

Oct 3, 2002 Child Seat Crash

MODEL GRACO 74038NM DATED 10-11-01; WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY HYDROPLANED, SPINNED AROUND AND HIT THE GUARD RAIL. THIS CAUSED THE HARNESS STRAPS AND THE CLIP ON THE CHILD SEAT TO BREAK APART AND SEPERATE. INSURANCE COMPANY HAS TOTALED THE VEHICLE. NLM

Oct 3, 2002 Child Seat Crash

MODEL GRACO 74038NM DATED 10-11-01; WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY HYDROPLANED, SPINNED AROUND AND HIT THE GUARD RAIL. THIS CAUSED THE HARNESS STRAPS AND THE CLIP ON THE CHILD SEAT TO BREAK APART AND SEPERATE. INSURANCE COMPANY HAS TOTALED THE VEHICLE. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE SEIZED W/O WARNING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DLR WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PISTON WAS CRACKED. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE SEIZED W/O WARNING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DLR WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PISTON WAS CRACKED. NLM

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY MADE A SCREECHING SOUND AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER OF A HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK ABOUT 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER. THE NUMBER 2 AND NUMBER 4 CONNECTING RODS HAD COME OUT AND THE PISTON ROD WAS BROKEN. CONSUMER NO...

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY MADE A SCREECHING SOUND AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER OF A HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK ABOUT 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER. THE NUMBER 2 AND NUMBER 4 CONNECTING RODS HAD COME OUT AND THE PISTON ROD WAS BROKEN. CONSUMER NO...

Sep 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER. THEY REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AND PADS, WITHIN SIX MONTH OR LESS THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER. THEY REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AND PADS, WITHIN SIX MONTH OR LESS THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 9, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE TRAVELING, EXITING TOLL, OCCUPANTS HEARD A POP AND THEN STEERING STARTED JIGGLING. BEFORE ACTUALLY PULLING OVER TO INSPECT VEHICLE, SMOKE AND THEN FLAMES BEGAN SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH BY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING OR CAUSE OF FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *...

Sep 9, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE TRAVELING, EXITING TOLL, OCCUPANTS HEARD A POP AND THEN STEERING STARTED JIGGLING. BEFORE ACTUALLY PULLING OVER TO INSPECT VEHICLE, SMOKE AND THEN FLAMES BEGAN SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH BY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING OR CAUSE OF FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *...

Aug 30, 2002 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS BROKEN. THE SEAT BELT IS INOPERABLE. THIS OF COURSE POSES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD TO PASSENGERS IN THIS SEAT. IT ALSO PRESENTS A LEGAL ISSUE BECAUSE A CHILD IS NORMALLY SEATED THERE WHO NOW CANNOT OPERATE THIS SEAT BELT. CONTACT WAS MADE ON 8/28/02 WITH THE...

Aug 30, 2002 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS BROKEN. THE SEAT BELT IS INOPERABLE. THIS OF COURSE POSES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD TO PASSENGERS IN THIS SEAT. IT ALSO PRESENTS A LEGAL ISSUE BECAUSE A CHILD IS NORMALLY SEATED THERE WHO NOW CANNOT OPERATE THIS SEAT BELT. CONTACT WAS MADE ON 8/28/02 WITH THE...

Aug 28, 2002 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FROZE AND WILL NOT RETRACT OR RELEASE ADDITIONAL LENGTH. THREE TO FOUR MONTHS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS RETRACTING AND RELEASING. IT WILL PROBABLY FAIL COMPLETELY TOO, SOON. REPORTED TO DEALER WHO STATED IT IS NOT COVERED UNDE...

Aug 28, 2002 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FROZE AND WILL NOT RETRACT OR RELEASE ADDITIONAL LENGTH. THREE TO FOUR MONTHS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS RETRACTING AND RELEASING. IT WILL PROBABLY FAIL COMPLETELY TOO, SOON. REPORTED TO DEALER WHO STATED IT IS NOT COVERED UNDE...

Aug 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT FUSES KEEP BLOWING OUT. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND REPAIRS SPLIT IN THE WIRE HARNESS DUE TO THE TRUNK BEING CLOSED ONTO IT. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE WAS PULLED OVER DUE TO NOT HAVING TAIL LIGHTS. *SLC

Aug 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT FUSES KEEP BLOWING OUT. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND REPAIRS SPLIT IN THE WIRE HARNESS DUE TO THE TRUNK BEING CLOSED ONTO IT. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE WAS PULLED OVER DUE TO NOT HAVING TAIL LIGHTS. *SLC

Aug 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXPLODED - HOLE IN BLOCK ALOTS OF SMOKE NO FIRE- HAVE REPLACED CAR - ASKED TOYOTA TO RESEARCH UNUSUAL EVENT AT THEIR COST - THEY REFUSE - GOING TO SCRAP CAR BUT WORRIED ABOUT OTHER DRIVERS - I WANT NOTHING FROM TOYOTA. *AK

Aug 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXPLODED - HOLE IN BLOCK ALOTS OF SMOKE NO FIRE- HAVE REPLACED CAR - ASKED TOYOTA TO RESEARCH UNUSUAL EVENT AT THEIR COST - THEY REFUSE - GOING TO SCRAP CAR BUT WORRIED ABOUT OTHER DRIVERS - I WANT NOTHING FROM TOYOTA. *AK

Aug 15, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS IN REAR SEATS FELL FALL APART WHEN BRAKING, CONSUMER'S GRAND CHILD FELL FORWARD. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *JB

Aug 15, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS IN REAR SEATS FELL FALL APART WHEN BRAKING, CONSUMER'S GRAND CHILD FELL FORWARD. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *JB

Aug 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE D A LOUD NOISE. SOON VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE D A LOUD NOISE. SOON VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 2002 Suspension

FRONT AND REAR STRUTS FAILED, DEALER KNOWS THIS IS AN ISSUE. CAR IS UNSTABLE ON ANY UNEVEN ROAD OVER 25 MPH, ALL BUT BOTTOMS OUT, STEERING CORRECTION IS NEEDED ON THE SMALLEST OF BUMPS ABOVE 25MPH.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Suspension

FRONT AND REAR STRUTS FAILED, DEALER KNOWS THIS IS AN ISSUE. CAR IS UNSTABLE ON ANY UNEVEN ROAD OVER 25 MPH, ALL BUT BOTTOMS OUT, STEERING CORRECTION IS NEEDED ON THE SMALLEST OF BUMPS ABOVE 25MPH.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MIDAS IN FORESTVILLE, MD DID NOT PUT ANY OIL IN MY CAR AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE. *AK

Jul 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MIDAS IN FORESTVILLE, MD DID NOT PUT ANY OIL IN MY CAR AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE. *AK

Jul 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED POSITION AT DEPARTMENT STORE, SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT UNDER HOOD, #4 CRANKSHAFT ROD BROKE AND PENETRATED CAST IRON BLOCK, SPRAYING SHRAPNEL & HOT OIL THROUGH THE AREA, PENETRATING RADIATOR CORE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (CROWN TOYOTA, ONTARIO) F...

Jul 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED POSITION AT DEPARTMENT STORE, SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT UNDER HOOD, #4 CRANKSHAFT ROD BROKE AND PENETRATED CAST IRON BLOCK, SPRAYING SHRAPNEL & HOT OIL THROUGH THE AREA, PENETRATING RADIATOR CORE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (CROWN TOYOTA, ONTARIO) F...

Jul 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISIONS. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, DID NOT HAVE SOLUTION FOR OCCURRING PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISIONS. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, DID NOT HAVE SOLUTION FOR OCCURRING PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHILE PARKING. VEHICLE JUMPED FOWARD AND CONSUMER HIT A METER. TOOK VEHICLETO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS RECALL 97V156000 FOR BRAKE VACUUM HOSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHILE PARKING. VEHICLE JUMPED FOWARD AND CONSUMER HIT A METER. TOOK VEHICLETO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS RECALL 97V156000 FOR BRAKE VACUUM HOSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 4/16/01 ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM ON 4/19/01 AND REPLACED AIR FUEL RATIO (AFR) SENSOR. ON 6/26/02 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM ON 6/29/02 AND AGAIN REPLACED AFR SENSOR. IT COST OVER $700.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ARE THERE PROBLEMS...

Jul 1, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ON 4/16/01 ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM ON 4/19/01 AND REPLACED AIR FUEL RATIO (AFR) SENSOR. ON 6/26/02 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM ON 6/29/02 AND AGAIN REPLACED AFR SENSOR. IT COST OVER $700.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ARE THERE PROBLEMS...

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 4/16/01 ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM ON 4/19/01 AND REPLACED AIR FUEL RATIO (AFR) SENSOR. ON 6/26/02 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM ON 6/29/02 AND AGAIN REPLACED AFR SENSOR. IT COST OVER $700.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ARE THERE PROBLEMS...

Jul 1, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ON 4/16/01 ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM ON 4/19/01 AND REPLACED AIR FUEL RATIO (AFR) SENSOR. ON 6/26/02 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM ON 6/29/02 AND AGAIN REPLACED AFR SENSOR. IT COST OVER $700.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ARE THERE PROBLEMS...

Jun 17, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES FRONT END RATTLES AROUND THE TIRE AREAS ON BUMPY ROAD, DEALER REPLACED STRUT MOUNTS. *YD

Jun 17, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES FRONT END RATTLES AROUND THE TIRE AREAS ON BUMPY ROAD, DEALER REPLACED STRUT MOUNTS. *YD

May 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT IN A FRONTAL COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*JB

May 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT IN A FRONTAL COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*JB

May 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 60 MPH, ENGINECHECK LIGHT CAME ON. OWNER EVENTUALLY PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT ENGINE HAD SEVERE OIL LEAKAGE AND BEGAN TO SMOKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

May 29, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 60 MPH, ENGINECHECK LIGHT CAME ON. OWNER EVENTUALLY PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT ENGINE HAD SEVERE OIL LEAKAGE AND BEGAN TO SMOKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

May 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 60 MPH, ENGINECHECK LIGHT CAME ON. OWNER EVENTUALLY PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT ENGINE HAD SEVERE OIL LEAKAGE AND BEGAN TO SMOKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

May 29, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 60 MPH, ENGINECHECK LIGHT CAME ON. OWNER EVENTUALLY PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT ENGINE HAD SEVERE OIL LEAKAGE AND BEGAN TO SMOKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

May 24, 2002 Seats

UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ALMOST ANY SPEED, THE DRIVER'S SEAT SLIDES FORWARD AS IF IT IS NOT LOCKED INTO PLACE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, ALTHOUGH THE SEAT HAD BEEN LOCKED INTO POSITION. AFTER AN OCCURENCE, I HAVE TRIED TO SEE IF THE SEAT WAS LOCKED BY SCOOTING FORWARD MANUALLY (W...

May 24, 2002 Seats

UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ALMOST ANY SPEED, THE DRIVER'S SEAT SLIDES FORWARD AS IF IT IS NOT LOCKED INTO PLACE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, ALTHOUGH THE SEAT HAD BEEN LOCKED INTO POSITION. AFTER AN OCCURENCE, I HAVE TRIED TO SEE IF THE SEAT WAS LOCKED BY SCOOTING FORWARD MANUALLY (W...

May 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES AFTER STARTING VEHICLE A LOT OF SMOKE COME OUT FROM THE EXHAUST.*JB

May 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES AFTER STARTING VEHICLE A LOT OF SMOKE COME OUT FROM THE EXHAUST.*JB

May 13, 2002 Electrical System

FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE BRAKE LIGHT/ REVERSE LIGHTS AND SPEEDOMETER HAS BLOWEN OUT SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING VEHICLE PARTS TO NOT WORK. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

May 13, 2002 Electrical System

FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE BRAKE LIGHT/ REVERSE LIGHTS AND SPEEDOMETER HAS BLOWEN OUT SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING VEHICLE PARTS TO NOT WORK. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

May 8, 2002 Suspension

MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY MAKING NOISE FROM ALL FOUR INDIVIDUAL SUSPENSION AND NEED HELP. *AK

May 8, 2002 Suspension

MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY MAKING NOISE FROM ALL FOUR INDIVIDUAL SUSPENSION AND NEED HELP. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE. BRAKES HAVE FAILED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS ORIGINALLY REPORTED 2 WEEKS AFTER VEHICLE PURCHASE. SINCE THEN HAVE RETURNED 5 TIMES FOR BRAKE FAILURE STILL NO SOLUTION LIVES HAVE BEEN IN JEAPARDY FEEL UNSAFE IN VEHICLE. DEALER RELUCTANTLY COMPLIES WITH ORIGINAL A...

Apr 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY AT A NORMAL SPEED, WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISES. IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE NEAREST SAFE PLACE TO STOP, AT WHICH THE ENGINE CEASED FUNCTIONING. I'M TOLD THAT THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REBUILT FOR A COST OF $4500. I PRESENTLY OWE $12,000 ON ...

Apr 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE. BRAKES HAVE FAILED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS ORIGINALLY REPORTED 2 WEEKS AFTER VEHICLE PURCHASE. SINCE THEN HAVE RETURNED 5 TIMES FOR BRAKE FAILURE STILL NO SOLUTION LIVES HAVE BEEN IN JEAPARDY FEEL UNSAFE IN VEHICLE. DEALER RELUCTANTLY COMPLIES WITH ORIGINAL A...

Apr 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY AT A NORMAL SPEED, WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISES. IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE NEAREST SAFE PLACE TO STOP, AT WHICH THE ENGINE CEASED FUNCTIONING. I'M TOLD THAT THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REBUILT FOR A COST OF $4500. I PRESENTLY OWE $12,000 ON ...

Apr 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE INADEQUATE AND UNSAFE. IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGH SPEED THE DISCS WARP SO THE BRAKES PULSATE AND LOSE STOPPING ABILITY. THIS IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS IN MOUNTAIN DRIVING OR WHEN BRAKES ARE NEEDED FOR A QUICK STROP ON HIGH SPEED INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS.*AK

Apr 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE INADEQUATE AND UNSAFE. IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGH SPEED THE DISCS WARP SO THE BRAKES PULSATE AND LOSE STOPPING ABILITY. THIS IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS IN MOUNTAIN DRIVING OR WHEN BRAKES ARE NEEDED FOR A QUICK STROP ON HIGH SPEED INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS.*AK

Mar 14, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT. DRIVERS SEATBELT WAS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY AND IS NOW A PROBLEM AGAIN. ESTIMATED COSTS IS $108 FOR NEW RETRACTOR AND $80 LABOR. *AK

Mar 14, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT. DRIVERS SEATBELT WAS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY AND IS NOW A PROBLEM AGAIN. ESTIMATED COSTS IS $108 FOR NEW RETRACTOR AND $80 LABOR. *AK

Feb 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE THAT IS COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE THAT IS COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Suspension

IN1997 TOYOTA CAMRY FRONT AND BACK SUSPENSION MAKING NOISE IN COLD WEATHER MAY BE DEFECTIVE STRUTS OR SPRING NEED HELP.*AK

Feb 25, 2002 Suspension

IN1997 TOYOTA CAMRY FRONT AND BACK SUSPENSION MAKING NOISE IN COLD WEATHER MAY BE DEFECTIVE STRUTS OR SPRING NEED HELP.*AK

Feb 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. HEARD STRANGE SOUND COMING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. ROD HAD BLOWN, AND BLOCK WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. HEARD STRANGE SOUND COMING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. ROD HAD BLOWN, AND BLOCK WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 19, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE SERVICE INDICATION LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED AIR INTAKE SENSOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 19, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE SERVICE INDICATION LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED AIR INTAKE SENSOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 19, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE SERVICE INDICATION LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED AIR INTAKE SENSOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 19, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE SERVICE INDICATION LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED AIR INTAKE SENSOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES ALREADY, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED.*AK

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES ALREADY, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED.*AK

Feb 9, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE OF THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK WITHIN THE LATCH ASSM OF BOTH REAR DOORS THE OCCUPANT IS UNABLE TO BE OPEN EITHER DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. THE DOORS CAN ONLY BE OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR*AK.

Feb 9, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE OF THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK WITHIN THE LATCH ASSM OF BOTH REAR DOORS THE OCCUPANT IS UNABLE TO BE OPEN EITHER DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. THE DOORS CAN ONLY BE OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR*AK.

Feb 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES TO HAVE ISSUED ONLY A "SERVICE BULLETIN" TO ITS DEALERS ON THIS ISSUE. IT DOES ACKNOWLEDGE A HIGH NUMBER OF INCIDENTS OF FAILED STRUTS AND MOUNTS ON 1997, 1998 AND1999 CAMRYS.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Suspension

TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES TO HAVE ISSUED ONLY A "SERVICE BULLETIN" TO ITS DEALERS ON THIS ISSUE. IT DOES ACKNOWLEDGE A HIGH NUMBER OF INCIDENTS OF FAILED STRUTS AND MOUNTS ON 1997, 1998 AND1999 CAMRYS.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES HIGH NUMBER OF STRUT AND MOUNT FAILURES ON 1997, 1998 AND 1999 CAMRYS. PROBABLY DESIGN DEFECT. *AK

Feb 6, 2002 Suspension

DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES HIGH NUMBER OF STRUT AND MOUNT FAILURES ON 1997, 1998 AND 1999 CAMRYS. PROBABLY DESIGN DEFECT. *AK

Feb 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES TO HAVE ISSUED ONLY A "SERVICE BULLETIN" TO ITS DEALERS ON THIS ISSUE. IT DOES ACKNOWLEDGE A HIGH NUMBER OF INCIDENTS OF FAILED STRUTS AND MOUNTS ON 1997, 1998 AND1999 CAMRYS.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Suspension

TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES TO HAVE ISSUED ONLY A "SERVICE BULLETIN" TO ITS DEALERS ON THIS ISSUE. IT DOES ACKNOWLEDGE A HIGH NUMBER OF INCIDENTS OF FAILED STRUTS AND MOUNTS ON 1997, 1998 AND1999 CAMRYS.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES HIGH NUMBER OF STRUT AND MOUNT FAILURES ON 1997, 1998 AND 1999 CAMRYS. PROBABLY DESIGN DEFECT. *AK

Feb 6, 2002 Suspension

DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES HIGH NUMBER OF STRUT AND MOUNT FAILURES ON 1997, 1998 AND 1999 CAMRYS. PROBABLY DESIGN DEFECT. *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Suspension

THESE PARTS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED BY TOYOTA AND WE OWNERS SHOULD BE REIMBURSED THE COST. SEVERAL SERVICE WRITERS AT A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER HAVE TOLD ME THAT MANY OF THESE STRUT ASSEMBLIES HAVE FAILED. I'VE DRIVEN OTHER TOYOTA MODELS, 3,...

Feb 5, 2002 Suspension

THESE PARTS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED BY TOYOTA AND WE OWNERS SHOULD BE REIMBURSED THE COST. SEVERAL SERVICE WRITERS AT A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER HAVE TOLD ME THAT MANY OF THESE STRUT ASSEMBLIES HAVE FAILED. I'VE DRIVEN OTHER TOYOTA MODELS, 3,...

Jan 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS AT TIMES OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE COMBINATION SWITCH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *YH

Jan 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS AT TIMES OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE COMBINATION SWITCH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *YH

Jan 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE CONSTANTLY SURGED. SHE WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD GO OUT ANYTIME.*AK

Jan 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE CONSTANTLY SURGED. SHE WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD GO OUT ANYTIME.*AK

Dec 29, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT UPPER STRUT HOUSINGS ON 1997 - 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY'S ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN GOING OVER ANY KIND OF BUMP IN THE ROAD THE ENTIRE FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY SHAKES AND RATTLES TERRIBLY. TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT STRUT UPPER ASSEMBLY AND WILL ONLY REPAIR IF THE VEHICLE IS ON TH...

Dec 29, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT UPPER STRUT HOUSINGS ON 1997 - 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY'S ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN GOING OVER ANY KIND OF BUMP IN THE ROAD THE ENTIRE FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY SHAKES AND RATTLES TERRIBLY. TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT STRUT UPPER ASSEMBLY AND WILL ONLY REPAIR IF THE VEHICLE IS ON TH...

Dec 18, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM FRONT RIGHT STRUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 18, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM FRONT RIGHT STRUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 15, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO FIND OUT WHY FLUID LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, DEALER STATED THAT THERE COULD BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, SHORTLY AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. *SLC

Dec 15, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO FIND OUT WHY FLUID LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, DEALER STATED THAT THERE COULD BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, SHORTLY AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. *SLC

Dec 14, 2001 Suspension

FRONT END RATTLE-MOST SEVERE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS AND WHEN DRIVING CAR AT THE BEGINNING OF DAY. NOISE ABATES SOME WHAT AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROX. 15 MINUTES. TOOK CAR TO TOYOTA DEALER . DEALER SAID UPPER FRONT STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. CONFIRMED BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. BOUGHT CAR USED AND...

Dec 14, 2001 Suspension

FRONT END RATTLE-MOST SEVERE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS AND WHEN DRIVING CAR AT THE BEGINNING OF DAY. NOISE ABATES SOME WHAT AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROX. 15 MINUTES. TOOK CAR TO TOYOTA DEALER . DEALER SAID UPPER FRONT STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. CONFIRMED BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. BOUGHT CAR USED AND...

Nov 27, 2001 Power Train

UPON CHANGING GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE GEAR AUTOMATICALLY GOES INTO NEUTRAL, PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 27, 2001 Power Train

UPON CHANGING GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE GEAR AUTOMATICALLY GOES INTO NEUTRAL, PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 26, 2001 Suspension

SQUEAKING OR GROANING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *AK

Nov 26, 2001 Suspension

SQUEAKING OR GROANING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *AK

Nov 8, 2001 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 10 HOURS, CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING BURNS TO CONSUMER'S HAND AND ARM. TOYOTA REFUSES TO REPLACE AIRBAG UNDER WARRANTY, SAYING CONSUMER CAUSED IT. *AK *JB

Nov 8, 2001 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 10 HOURS, CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING BURNS TO CONSUMER'S HAND AND ARM. TOYOTA REFUSES TO REPLACE AIRBAG UNDER WARRANTY, SAYING CONSUMER CAUSED IT. *AK *JB

Oct 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 16, 2001 Structure

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, DRIVER'S RIGHT LEG HIT BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURY HALF WAY BETWEEN ANKLE AND KNEE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 16, 2001 Structure

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, DRIVER'S RIGHT LEG HIT BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURY HALF WAY BETWEEN ANKLE AND KNEE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 12, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT STRUT BUSHING NEEDS REPLACED. DEALER SAID THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT BUT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT TOYOTA SHOULD TAKE CARE OF GIVEN THE NUMBER OF FAILURES OF THIS COMPONENT.*AK

Oct 12, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT STRUT BUSHING NEEDS REPLACED. DEALER SAID THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT BUT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT TOYOTA SHOULD TAKE CARE OF GIVEN THE NUMBER OF FAILURES OF THIS COMPONENT.*AK

Aug 31, 2001 Power Train

THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT THE LEVER BEING IN PARK BUT NEUTRAL, THE DRIVER DID NOT REALIZE THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY AND HIT A PARKED TRUCK DAMAGING THE BACK OF THE CAR AND DAMAGING THE TRUCK. NLM

Aug 31, 2001 Power Train

THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT THE LEVER BEING IN PARK BUT NEUTRAL, THE DRIVER DID NOT REALIZE THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY AND HIT A PARKED TRUCK DAMAGING THE BACK OF THE CAR AND DAMAGING THE TRUCK. NLM

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER SAYS CAR NOT SERVICED PROPERLY....I HAVE CHANGED OIL AS REQUIRED AND CONTACTED PREVIOUS OWNER WHO SAYS THAT HE HAS DONE THE SAME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER SAYS CAR NOT SERVICED PROPERLY....I HAVE CHANGED OIL AS REQUIRED AND CONTACTED PREVIOUS OWNER WHO SAYS THAT HE HAS DONE THE SAME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 25-30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 25-30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Structure

DRIVER'S OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE FAILED - PLASTIC HANDLE BROKE - DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Structure

DRIVER'S OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE FAILED - PLASTIC HANDLE BROKE - DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. *AK

Aug 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOICE. DEALER REPLACED A 2-PAGE LIST OF PARTS AT 22K MILES. THE NOISE IS BACK AT 44K MILES. ANY ADVISE?*AK

Aug 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOICE. DEALER REPLACED A 2-PAGE LIST OF PARTS AT 22K MILES. THE NOISE IS BACK AT 44K MILES. ANY ADVISE?*AK

Aug 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOICE. DEALER REPLACED A 2-PAGE LIST OF PARTS AT 22K MILES. THE NOISE IS BACK AT 44K MILES. ANY ADVISE?*AK

Aug 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOICE. DEALER REPLACED A 2-PAGE LIST OF PARTS AT 22K MILES. THE NOISE IS BACK AT 44K MILES. ANY ADVISE?*AK

Jul 11, 2001 Suspension

BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING TO THE FLOOR, DEALER REPAIRED FRONT BRAKES. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER STATES 2 FRONT STRUTS NEED REPLACED, ALSO AXLE BOOTS LEAKED AND DEALER REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO START AND THEN WOULD DIE, DEALER REPLACED THE ISC VALVE. WATER...

Jul 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING TO THE FLOOR, DEALER REPAIRED FRONT BRAKES. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER STATES 2 FRONT STRUTS NEED REPLACED, ALSO AXLE BOOTS LEAKED AND DEALER REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO START AND THEN WOULD DIE, DEALER REPLACED THE ISC VALVE. WATER...

Jul 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING TO THE FLOOR, DEALER REPAIRED FRONT BRAKES. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER STATES 2 FRONT STRUTS NEED REPLACED, ALSO AXLE BOOTS LEAKED AND DEALER REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO START AND THEN WOULD DIE, DEALER REPLACED THE ISC VALVE. WATER...

Jul 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING TO THE FLOOR, DEALER REPAIRED FRONT BRAKES. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER STATES 2 FRONT STRUTS NEED REPLACED, ALSO AXLE BOOTS LEAKED AND DEALER REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO START AND THEN WOULD DIE, DEALER REPLACED THE ISC VALVE. WATER...

Jul 11, 2001 Suspension

BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING TO THE FLOOR, DEALER REPAIRED FRONT BRAKES. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER STATES 2 FRONT STRUTS NEED REPLACED, ALSO AXLE BOOTS LEAKED AND DEALER REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO START AND THEN WOULD DIE, DEALER REPLACED THE ISC VALVE. WATER...

Jul 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING TO THE FLOOR, DEALER REPAIRED FRONT BRAKES. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER STATES 2 FRONT STRUTS NEED REPLACED, ALSO AXLE BOOTS LEAKED AND DEALER REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO START AND THEN WOULD DIE, DEALER REPLACED THE ISC VALVE. WATER...

Jul 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING TO THE FLOOR, DEALER REPAIRED FRONT BRAKES. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER STATES 2 FRONT STRUTS NEED REPLACED, ALSO AXLE BOOTS LEAKED AND DEALER REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO START AND THEN WOULD DIE, DEALER REPLACED THE ISC VALVE. WATER...

Jul 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING TO THE FLOOR, DEALER REPAIRED FRONT BRAKES. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER STATES 2 FRONT STRUTS NEED REPLACED, ALSO AXLE BOOTS LEAKED AND DEALER REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO START AND THEN WOULD DIE, DEALER REPLACED THE ISC VALVE. WATER...

Jul 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000-4000 MILES. I PREVIOUSLY HAD HONDA ACCORD WITH 186000 MILES AND NO PROBLEMS. THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT WITH THIS ENGINE!*AK

Jul 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000-4000 MILES. I PREVIOUSLY HAD HONDA ACCORD WITH 186000 MILES AND NO PROBLEMS. THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT WITH THIS ENGINE!*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Suspension Crash

AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH OR MORE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BOUNCES SIDEWAYS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE STEERING CORRECTIONS CONSTANTLY IN ORDER TO AVIOD ACCIDENTS. WHILE DRIVING IN WYOMING AT 72 MPH , THE REAR WHEELS HIT A CRACK IN THE PAVEMANT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE SIDEWAYS AND SPIN OUT OF CONT...

Jun 26, 2001 Suspension Crash

AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH OR MORE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BOUNCES SIDEWAYS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE STEERING CORRECTIONS CONSTANTLY IN ORDER TO AVIOD ACCIDENTS. WHILE DRIVING IN WYOMING AT 72 MPH , THE REAR WHEELS HIT A CRACK IN THE PAVEMANT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE SIDEWAYS AND SPIN OUT OF CONT...

Jun 19, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES A CROSSING OF TWO WIRES IN THE TRUNK AREA CAUSED ENGINE MODULE AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ON DASH TO SHORT OUT. *SLC

Jun 19, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES A CROSSING OF TWO WIRES IN THE TRUNK AREA CAUSED ENGINE MODULE AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ON DASH TO SHORT OUT. *SLC

Jun 6, 2001 Power Train

AS CONSUMER TRIED TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. DEALER FOUND SHIFTER CABLE HAD STRETCHED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK *SLC

Jun 6, 2001 Power Train

AS CONSUMER TRIED TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. DEALER FOUND SHIFTER CABLE HAD STRETCHED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK *SLC

Jun 4, 2001 Suspension

THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT MOUNT HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY FOWLER TOYOTA TO BE BROKEN. IT ONLY HAS 31,000/WARRANTY IS 36,000/3 YEARS. FOWLER TOYOTA SAID THAT THIS WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN WITH A CAR WITH THAT MANY MILES. I CONTACTED THE DISTRICT MANAGER TO ASK THAT TOYOTA WOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR. HE ...

Jun 4, 2001 Suspension

THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT MOUNT HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY FOWLER TOYOTA TO BE BROKEN. IT ONLY HAS 31,000/WARRANTY IS 36,000/3 YEARS. FOWLER TOYOTA SAID THAT THIS WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN WITH A CAR WITH THAT MANY MILES. I CONTACTED THE DISTRICT MANAGER TO ASK THAT TOYOTA WOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR. HE ...

May 30, 2001 Power Train

WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN REVERSE IT HESITATES AND THEN BACKS SLOWLY. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO STERLING MCCALL TOYOTA IN HOUSTON TEXAS FOR ALL THE RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MILAGE INTERVALS. ON ONE OF THE INVOICES I HAVE IT SHOWS WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE BEEN FLUSHED WHEN I TOOK IT THE...

May 30, 2001 Power Train

WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN REVERSE IT HESITATES AND THEN BACKS SLOWLY. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO STERLING MCCALL TOYOTA IN HOUSTON TEXAS FOR ALL THE RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MILAGE INTERVALS. ON ONE OF THE INVOICES I HAVE IT SHOWS WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE BEEN FLUSHED WHEN I TOOK IT THE...

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, THE FAILURE RESULTED IN AN EXPLOSION AND A HOLE IN THE ENGINE, THE WARRANTY ON THE CAR WAS FOR 60000 MILES, THE DEALER REFUSED TO ABIDE BY THE WARRANTY STATING THAT THE OIL WAS NOT CHANGED PROPERLY RESULTING IN SLUDGE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHI...

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, THE FAILURE RESULTED IN AN EXPLOSION AND A HOLE IN THE ENGINE, THE WARRANTY ON THE CAR WAS FOR 60000 MILES, THE DEALER REFUSED TO ABIDE BY THE WARRANTY STATING THAT THE OIL WAS NOT CHANGED PROPERLY RESULTING IN SLUDGE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHI...

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, THE FAILURE RESULTED IN AN EXPLOSION AND A HOLE IN THE ENGINE, THE WARRANTY ON THE CAR WAS FOR 60000 MILES, THE DEALER REFUSED TO ABIDE BY THE WARRANTY STATING THAT THE OIL WAS NOT CHANGED PROPERLY RESULTING IN SLUDGE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHI...

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, THE FAILURE RESULTED IN AN EXPLOSION AND A HOLE IN THE ENGINE, THE WARRANTY ON THE CAR WAS FOR 60000 MILES, THE DEALER REFUSED TO ABIDE BY THE WARRANTY STATING THAT THE OIL WAS NOT CHANGED PROPERLY RESULTING IN SLUDGE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHI...

May 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE WAS COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP THAT DETERMINED THAT AN O-RING WAS ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM ENGINE, WHICH WAS BURNING UP ON ENGINE/EXHAUST SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

May 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE WAS COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP THAT DETERMINED THAT AN O-RING WAS ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM ENGINE, WHICH WAS BURNING UP ON ENGINE/EXHAUST SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

May 14, 2001 Tires

HAVE PICTURES OF 1ST TIRE FAILURE- 2ND TIRE IS STARTING TO SEPARATE INTERNALLY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: E2J957AT36 TIRESIZE: 195/70R14)

May 14, 2001 Tires

HAVE PICTURES OF 1ST TIRE FAILURE- 2ND TIRE IS STARTING TO SEPARATE INTERNALLY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: E2J957AT36 TIRESIZE: 195/70R14)

May 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION MAKES A NOISE WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE OR PLACED IN DRIVE AND THE ENGINE DIES LEADING TO BRAKE FAILURE.

May 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION MAKES A NOISE WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE OR PLACED IN DRIVE AND THE ENGINE DIES LEADING TO BRAKE FAILURE.

May 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAKES A NOISE WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE OR PLACED IN DRIVE AND THE ENGINE DIES LEADING TO BRAKE FAILURE.

May 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION MAKES A NOISE WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE OR PLACED IN DRIVE AND THE ENGINE DIES LEADING TO BRAKE FAILURE.

May 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION MAKES A NOISE WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE OR PLACED IN DRIVE AND THE ENGINE DIES LEADING TO BRAKE FAILURE.

May 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAKES A NOISE WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE OR PLACED IN DRIVE AND THE ENGINE DIES LEADING TO BRAKE FAILURE.

Apr 24, 2001 Suspension

EXPERIENCING NOISE IN FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, SOUNDS LIKE STRUTS, OR SUSPENSION IS GOING OUT, ROUGH SOUND. NOTICED MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS, HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL? HAVE NOT TAKEN IN FOR SVC YET. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Suspension

EXPERIENCING NOISE IN FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, SOUNDS LIKE STRUTS, OR SUSPENSION IS GOING OUT, ROUGH SOUND. NOTICED MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS, HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL? HAVE NOT TAKEN IN FOR SVC YET. *AK

Apr 23, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *JB

Apr 23, 2001 Suspension

TOYOTA HAS A LIFETIME GUARANTEE REGARDING MUFFLERS, EXHAUST PIPES, SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUTS, AND STRUT CARTRIDGES, IT STATES THAT TOYOTA WILL REPLACE PARTS AND DO LABOR FOR FREE OF CHARGE, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAD STRUTS REPLACED AND WAS NOT REIMBURSED. *SLC

Apr 23, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *JB

Apr 23, 2001 Suspension

TOYOTA HAS A LIFETIME GUARANTEE REGARDING MUFFLERS, EXHAUST PIPES, SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUTS, AND STRUT CARTRIDGES, IT STATES THAT TOYOTA WILL REPLACE PARTS AND DO LABOR FOR FREE OF CHARGE, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAD STRUTS REPLACED AND WAS NOT REIMBURSED. *SLC

Apr 9, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAKING A RUBBING SOUND WHEN TURNING WHEEL, NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAKING A RUBBING SOUND WHEN TURNING WHEEL, NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK

Apr 3, 2001 Suspension

FRONT REAR STRUTS DEFECT. DEALERSHIP NOT GOING TO REPLACE AT THEIR OWN COST.*AK

Apr 3, 2001 Suspension

FRONT REAR STRUTS DEFECT. DEALERSHIP NOT GOING TO REPLACE AT THEIR OWN COST.*AK

Mar 30, 2001 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS LEAKING. NOTICED PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND WAS INFORMED THAT NEEDED THE ENTIRE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM REPLACED.*AK

Mar 30, 2001 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS LEAKING. NOTICED PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND WAS INFORMED THAT NEEDED THE ENTIRE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM REPLACED.*AK

Mar 4, 2001 Suspension

NOISE IN FRONT END GOING OVER BUMPS, TOPS OF STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED DEFECTIVE. *AK

Mar 4, 2001 Suspension

NOISE IN FRONT END GOING OVER BUMPS, TOPS OF STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED DEFECTIVE. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BRAKES ARE CONSTANTLY SQUEALING, I WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL....THE CAR KEEPS DYING WHEN I AM COMING TO SLOW DOWN TO TAKE RIGHT HAND TURN. HAS BEEN DANGEROUS PROBLEM, I DRIVE THROUGH TWO ROTARYS, IT HAS STAULED AROUND THEM. I AM VERY CONCERNED. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ARE CONSTANTLY SQUEALING, I WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL....THE CAR KEEPS DYING WHEN I AM COMING TO SLOW DOWN TO TAKE RIGHT HAND TURN. HAS BEEN DANGEROUS PROBLEM, I DRIVE THROUGH TWO ROTARYS, IT HAS STAULED AROUND THEM. I AM VERY CONCERNED. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BRAKES ARE CONSTANTLY SQUEALING, I WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL....THE CAR KEEPS DYING WHEN I AM COMING TO SLOW DOWN TO TAKE RIGHT HAND TURN. HAS BEEN DANGEROUS PROBLEM, I DRIVE THROUGH TWO ROTARYS, IT HAS STAULED AROUND THEM. I AM VERY CONCERNED. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ARE CONSTANTLY SQUEALING, I WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL....THE CAR KEEPS DYING WHEN I AM COMING TO SLOW DOWN TO TAKE RIGHT HAND TURN. HAS BEEN DANGEROUS PROBLEM, I DRIVE THROUGH TWO ROTARYS, IT HAS STAULED AROUND THEM. I AM VERY CONCERNED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN A SMELL OF SULFUR THAT COMES INTO THE CAR WHENEVER I ACCLERATE OR OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS PASSED INSPECTION CHECKS. ON THE ADVICE OF MY MECHANIC I CHANGED THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND WAS EVEN TOLD TO CHANGE TO HIGH TEST GASOLINE WHI...

Feb 19, 2001 Suspension

EXPERIENCED BUMP AND NOISE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL. DEALER ADVISED I NEEDED TO REPALCE THE STRUT ASSEMBLY, COST $700.00! CAR ONLY HAS 24,000 MILES. I ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND WAS TOLD NO. DEALER DID ADVISE THAT THEY HAVE HAD A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE WITH THIS ISSUE. I HAVE OWNED CAMRY'S IN THE P...

Feb 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN A SMELL OF SULFUR THAT COMES INTO THE CAR WHENEVER I ACCLERATE OR OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS PASSED INSPECTION CHECKS. ON THE ADVICE OF MY MECHANIC I CHANGED THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND WAS EVEN TOLD TO CHANGE TO HIGH TEST GASOLINE WHI...

Feb 19, 2001 Suspension

EXPERIENCED BUMP AND NOISE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL. DEALER ADVISED I NEEDED TO REPALCE THE STRUT ASSEMBLY, COST $700.00! CAR ONLY HAS 24,000 MILES. I ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND WAS TOLD NO. DEALER DID ADVISE THAT THEY HAVE HAD A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE WITH THIS ISSUE. I HAVE OWNED CAMRY'S IN THE P...

Feb 12, 2001 Electrical System Fire

THIS IS SECOND FAILURE AFTER 9,000 MILES ON REPLACEMENT,IT HAPPENED AT START UP IN GARAGE, GREAT DEAL OF SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD, INDICATING AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, FORTUNATELY, IF THIS HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE DRIVEN, IT WOULD OBSCURED VISION OF DRIVER,THUS CAUSING ACCIDENT, TOYOTA NOTIFIED, COU...

Feb 12, 2001 Suspension

A GROANING OR CURNCHING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER SPEED BUMP OR DIPS ON THE ROAD. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Electrical System Fire

THIS IS SECOND FAILURE AFTER 9,000 MILES ON REPLACEMENT,IT HAPPENED AT START UP IN GARAGE, GREAT DEAL OF SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD, INDICATING AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, FORTUNATELY, IF THIS HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE DRIVEN, IT WOULD OBSCURED VISION OF DRIVER,THUS CAUSING ACCIDENT, TOYOTA NOTIFIED, COU...

Feb 12, 2001 Suspension

A GROANING OR CURNCHING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER SPEED BUMP OR DIPS ON THE ROAD. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Suspension

BRACKET MOUNTS FOR STRUTS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE BROKE, CAUSING A LOUD NOISE WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Feb 9, 2001 Suspension

BRACKET MOUNTS FOR STRUTS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE BROKE, CAUSING A LOUD NOISE WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Feb 8, 2001 Suspension

THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND UNDER RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 8, 2001 Suspension

THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND UNDER RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Equipment

THE SECOND AC COMPRESSOR FAILED AFTER 9,000 MILES, THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME,TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER COSTS, WANTS 1400.00 TO REPLACE. *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Equipment

THE SECOND AC COMPRESSOR FAILED AFTER 9,000 MILES, THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME,TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER COSTS, WANTS 1400.00 TO REPLACE. *AK

Jan 26, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT STRUT ROD KNOCKING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART ON BACK ORDER FOR TWO TO THREE MONTHS. ASKING NHTSA HELP ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 26, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT STRUT ROD KNOCKING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART ON BACK ORDER FOR TWO TO THREE MONTHS. ASKING NHTSA HELP ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, TOYOTA WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, TOYOTA WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MOISTURE BUILD UP AND FROZE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE. THIS CAUSED INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 97V156000. *AK *SLC

Jan 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MOISTURE BUILD UP AND FROZE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE. THIS CAUSED INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 97V156000. *AK *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Suspension

NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, AT ANY SPEED. TOOK THE CAR TO OUR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HE DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLIES HAD FAILED. VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES. CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY DENIED KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PROBLEM. OUR MECHANIC ...

Jan 16, 2001 Suspension

NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, AT ANY SPEED. TOOK THE CAR TO OUR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HE DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLIES HAD FAILED. VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES. CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY DENIED KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PROBLEM. OUR MECHANIC ...

Jan 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. HAVE HAD REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE FIRST TIME UNDER A MANUFACTURER REPLACEMENT BULLETIN. THE 2ND TIME THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED WAS IN 6/99 (BRYAN EASLER TOYOTA...EXCELLENT SERVICE). THIRD TIME THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED -- 9/2000 AT 55,000 MILES (TOYOTA OF CONCORD). GRI...

Jan 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. HAVE HAD REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE FIRST TIME UNDER A MANUFACTURER REPLACEMENT BULLETIN. THE 2ND TIME THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED WAS IN 6/99 (BRYAN EASLER TOYOTA...EXCELLENT SERVICE). THIRD TIME THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED -- 9/2000 AT 55,000 MILES (TOYOTA OF CONCORD). GRI...

Jan 9, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS CAME TO STOP SIGN, STOPPED THEN PRESASED ON GAS, ENGINE REVVED, BUT ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, THEN POWER KICKED IN AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. TEN MINUTES LATER I RESTARTED THE CAR, AND HAD A HARD TIME PULLING IT INTO THE GARAGE, IT DID THE SAME THING IN ALL GEARS ...

Jan 9, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS CAME TO STOP SIGN, STOPPED THEN PRESASED ON GAS, ENGINE REVVED, BUT ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, THEN POWER KICKED IN AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. TEN MINUTES LATER I RESTARTED THE CAR, AND HAD A HARD TIME PULLING IT INTO THE GARAGE, IT DID THE SAME THING IN ALL GEARS ...

Jan 8, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK BROKE WHICH CAUSED SEAT TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THERE IS A TSB FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT TOYOTA IS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER. AK *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK BROKE WHICH CAUSED SEAT TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THERE IS A TSB FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT TOYOTA IS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER. AK *SLC

Jan 3, 2001 Unknown Or Other

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND ALSO REPORTED THAT CAR MAKES "CREAKING NOISES" WHENEVER GOING OVER BUMPS, INTERSECTIONS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. WAS INFORMED VERBALLY BY SERVICE ATTENDANT THAT THE "STRUT TOP MOUNTS" ARE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $500.00 THIS OCCURRED ONLY...

Jan 3, 2001 Unknown Or Other

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND ALSO REPORTED THAT CAR MAKES "CREAKING NOISES" WHENEVER GOING OVER BUMPS, INTERSECTIONS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. WAS INFORMED VERBALLY BY SERVICE ATTENDANT THAT THE "STRUT TOP MOUNTS" ARE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $500.00 THIS OCCURRED ONLY...

Jan 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AT 40 MPH, FRONTAL CRASH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS PUSHED IN ABOUT 3 FEET. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE RATTLES AS IF THE STRUTS ARE LOOSE. DEALER STATES UPPER STRUT BUSHINGS ARE NOW WORN OUT, BUT NOT A HAZARD. PEOPLE RIDING IN MY CAR STATE THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE THE FRONT WHEELS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF, WHEN THE CAR RUNS OVER BUMPS. THIS NOISE STARTED DURING MY WARRANTY PERIO...

Jan 2, 2001 Electrical System

INADEQUTE STRAIN RELIEF ON CABLE LEADING FROM CHASSIS TO TRUNK LID ALLOWED/CAUSED EXCESSIVE STRAIN ON WIRES LEADING TO MULTIPLE INSULATION FAILURES. FURTHERMORE, SOME STRANDS OF AT LEAST ONE WIRE BROKE, PROTRUDED, AND POSSIBLY SHORTED TO ANOTHER WIRE CAUSING THE FUSE FOR THAT CIRCUIT TO BLOW. THIS...

Jan 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AT 40 MPH, FRONTAL CRASH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS PUSHED IN ABOUT 3 FEET. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE RATTLES AS IF THE STRUTS ARE LOOSE. DEALER STATES UPPER STRUT BUSHINGS ARE NOW WORN OUT, BUT NOT A HAZARD. PEOPLE RIDING IN MY CAR STATE THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE THE FRONT WHEELS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF, WHEN THE CAR RUNS OVER BUMPS. THIS NOISE STARTED DURING MY WARRANTY PERIO...

Jan 2, 2001 Electrical System

INADEQUTE STRAIN RELIEF ON CABLE LEADING FROM CHASSIS TO TRUNK LID ALLOWED/CAUSED EXCESSIVE STRAIN ON WIRES LEADING TO MULTIPLE INSULATION FAILURES. FURTHERMORE, SOME STRANDS OF AT LEAST ONE WIRE BROKE, PROTRUDED, AND POSSIBLY SHORTED TO ANOTHER WIRE CAUSING THE FUSE FOR THAT CIRCUIT TO BLOW. THIS...

Dec 27, 2000 Structure

PLASTIC LEFT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE & COULD NOT GET OUT OF CAR THROUGH DOOR. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Structure

PLASTIC LEFT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE & COULD NOT GET OUT OF CAR THROUGH DOOR. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKES, THE BRAKE SHOES BREAK AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 10 TO 15 THOUSAND MILES. *SLC

Nov 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKES, THE BRAKE SHOES BREAK AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 10 TO 15 THOUSAND MILES. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Seats

HAD TO REPLACE 3 MOTORS IN DRIVER'S POWER ADJUSTING SEAT. PIN KEPT FALLING OUT. DEALER REPAIRED FIRST TIME. CURRENTLY, COULD NOT BE REPAIRED, SEAT HAS BEEN LOOSE. DEALER SAID NEW SEAT TRACK NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AT $1600. ADD VIN AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 20, 2000 Seats

HAD TO REPLACE 3 MOTORS IN DRIVER'S POWER ADJUSTING SEAT. PIN KEPT FALLING OUT. DEALER REPAIRED FIRST TIME. CURRENTLY, COULD NOT BE REPAIRED, SEAT HAS BEEN LOOSE. DEALER SAID NEW SEAT TRACK NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AT $1600. ADD VIN AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 19, 2000 Electrical System

MY TAIL LIGHTS WENT OUT AND I HAD THEM REPLACED. LESS THAN SIX MOTHS LATER THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. ONE OF MY ELECTRIC LOCKS NO LONGER WORKS. THE DOOR DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. THE DEALER FIXED IT, AND THEN THE LOCK ASSEMBLY WENT BAD A MONTH LATER. MY LICENSE PLATE LIGHT NO LONGER WORKS, IT S NOT THE BUL...

Nov 19, 2000 Structure

MY TAIL LIGHTS WENT OUT AND I HAD THEM REPLACED. LESS THAN SIX MOTHS LATER THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. ONE OF MY ELECTRIC LOCKS NO LONGER WORKS. THE DOOR DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. THE DEALER FIXED IT, AND THEN THE LOCK ASSEMBLY WENT BAD A MONTH LATER. MY LICENSE PLATE LIGHT NO LONGER WORKS, IT S NOT THE BUL...

Nov 19, 2000 Electrical System

MY TAIL LIGHTS WENT OUT AND I HAD THEM REPLACED. LESS THAN SIX MOTHS LATER THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. ONE OF MY ELECTRIC LOCKS NO LONGER WORKS. THE DOOR DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. THE DEALER FIXED IT, AND THEN THE LOCK ASSEMBLY WENT BAD A MONTH LATER. MY LICENSE PLATE LIGHT NO LONGER WORKS, IT S NOT THE BUL...

Nov 19, 2000 Structure

MY TAIL LIGHTS WENT OUT AND I HAD THEM REPLACED. LESS THAN SIX MOTHS LATER THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. ONE OF MY ELECTRIC LOCKS NO LONGER WORKS. THE DOOR DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. THE DEALER FIXED IT, AND THEN THE LOCK ASSEMBLY WENT BAD A MONTH LATER. MY LICENSE PLATE LIGHT NO LONGER WORKS, IT S NOT THE BUL...

Oct 25, 2000 Equipment

CONFLICT ON OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION VS DEALER RECOMMEDATIONS REGARDING TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. *CJ

Oct 25, 2000 Equipment

CONFLICT ON OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION VS DEALER RECOMMEDATIONS REGARDING TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. *CJ

Oct 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS AND MUCH PRESSURE IS NEEDED TO GET DEPRESS IT, THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AFTER DECELERATING FROM STOPS AND AFTER COASTING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*ET

Oct 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS AND MUCH PRESSURE IS NEEDED TO GET DEPRESS IT, THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AFTER DECELERATING FROM STOPS AND AFTER COASTING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*ET

Oct 18, 2000 Visibility

WHEN TURNING ON HEATING SYSTEM THERE IS A BAD SMELL COMING THR0UGH THE VENT SYSTEM. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 18, 2000 Visibility

WHEN TURNING ON HEATING SYSTEM THERE IS A BAD SMELL COMING THR0UGH THE VENT SYSTEM. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Suspension

WHEN FIVE PEOPLE WERE IN THE VEHICLE, THE TIRES SCRAPED REAR WHEEL WELLS AND UNDERCARRIAGE SCRAPED PAVEMENT. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Steering

A GRRR SOUND IS HEARD AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS GAUGE TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO INDICATE FULL TANK AFTER FILL UP. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Structure

FRONT AIR DAM SCRAPES WHEN VEHICLE TRAVELS OVER DIPS AND IN TO DRIVEWAYS. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE ENGINE MOUNTS. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Structure

DRIVER'S SUN VISOR SNAPPED OFF THE RETAINING CLIP, HITTING DRIVER ON THE FOREHEAD. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LEAKED TWO TIMES RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF THE GASKET ON THE FLUID PAN. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD SCRATCHES AND PITS EASILY, RIGHT REAR WINDOW HAD WIDE DEEP SCRATCH. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE, SHORTLY AFTER A BRAKE DRUM NEEDED RESURFACING. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BACK AND FORTH/UP AND DOWN, WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THEREFORE A BROKEN TRACK ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, DRIVER'S SEAT BACK VERY LOOSE, CAUSING IT TO MOVE FORWARD PARTICULARLY DURING DRIVING. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

LEFT FRONT AXLE LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Suspension

WHEN FIVE PEOPLE WERE IN THE VEHICLE, THE TIRES SCRAPED REAR WHEEL WELLS AND UNDERCARRIAGE SCRAPED PAVEMENT. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Steering

A GRRR SOUND IS HEARD AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS GAUGE TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO INDICATE FULL TANK AFTER FILL UP. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Structure

FRONT AIR DAM SCRAPES WHEN VEHICLE TRAVELS OVER DIPS AND IN TO DRIVEWAYS. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE ENGINE MOUNTS. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Structure

DRIVER'S SUN VISOR SNAPPED OFF THE RETAINING CLIP, HITTING DRIVER ON THE FOREHEAD. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LEAKED TWO TIMES RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF THE GASKET ON THE FLUID PAN. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD SCRATCHES AND PITS EASILY, RIGHT REAR WINDOW HAD WIDE DEEP SCRATCH. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE, SHORTLY AFTER A BRAKE DRUM NEEDED RESURFACING. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BACK AND FORTH/UP AND DOWN, WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THEREFORE A BROKEN TRACK ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, DRIVER'S SEAT BACK VERY LOOSE, CAUSING IT TO MOVE FORWARD PARTICULARLY DURING DRIVING. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

LEFT FRONT AXLE LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 29, 2000 Exterior Lighting

MAIN STEERING COLUMN LIGHT SWITCH FAILS, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS AND ALL DASHLIGHTS TO GO OFF.*AK

Sep 29, 2000 Interior Lighting

MAIN STEERING COLUMN LIGHT SWITCH FAILS, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS AND ALL DASHLIGHTS TO GO OFF.*AK

Sep 29, 2000 Exterior Lighting

MAIN STEERING COLUMN LIGHT SWITCH FAILS, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS AND ALL DASHLIGHTS TO GO OFF.*AK

Sep 29, 2000 Interior Lighting

MAIN STEERING COLUMN LIGHT SWITCH FAILS, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS AND ALL DASHLIGHTS TO GO OFF.*AK

Sep 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL AT A RED LIGHT AND VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, IMPACT SPEED 40-45 MPH. BOTH, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATS COLLAPSED IN THE RECLINING POSITION, VEHICLE WAS FORCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. *Y...

Sep 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL AT A RED LIGHT AND VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, IMPACT SPEED 40-45 MPH. BOTH, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATS COLLAPSED IN THE RECLINING POSITION, VEHICLE WAS FORCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. *Y...

Sep 22, 2000 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL AT A RED LIGHT AND VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, IMPACT SPEED 40-45 MPH. BOTH, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATS COLLAPSED IN THE RECLINING POSITION, VEHICLE WAS FORCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. *Y...

Sep 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL AT A RED LIGHT AND VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, IMPACT SPEED 40-45 MPH. BOTH, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATS COLLAPSED IN THE RECLINING POSITION, VEHICLE WAS FORCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. *Y...

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END, UPPER STRUT MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE, STABILIZER AND BUSHINGS REPLACED, AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DUE TO FRONT END PROBLEMS THE TIRES WERE ALSO REPLACED, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 18, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END, UPPER STRUT MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE, STABILIZER AND BUSHINGS REPLACED, AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DUE TO FRONT END PROBLEMS THE TIRES WERE ALSO REPLACED, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END, UPPER STRUT MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE, STABILIZER AND BUSHINGS REPLACED, AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DUE TO FRONT END PROBLEMS THE TIRES WERE ALSO REPLACED, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 18, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END, UPPER STRUT MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE, STABILIZER AND BUSHINGS REPLACED, AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DUE TO FRONT END PROBLEMS THE TIRES WERE ALSO REPLACED, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END, UPPER STRUT MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE, STABILIZER AND BUSHINGS REPLACED, AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DUE TO FRONT END PROBLEMS THE TIRES WERE ALSO REPLACED, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 18, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END, UPPER STRUT MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE, STABILIZER AND BUSHINGS REPLACED, AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DUE TO FRONT END PROBLEMS THE TIRES WERE ALSO REPLACED, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END, UPPER STRUT MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE, STABILIZER AND BUSHINGS REPLACED, AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DUE TO FRONT END PROBLEMS THE TIRES WERE ALSO REPLACED, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 18, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END, UPPER STRUT MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE, STABILIZER AND BUSHINGS REPLACED, AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DUE TO FRONT END PROBLEMS THE TIRES WERE ALSO REPLACED, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Seat Belts

I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THEY ORDERED A LEFT-SIDE BACK SEAT BELT RATHER THAN THE CENTER BELT. THEY RE-ORDERED AND TOLD ME THE BELT SHOULD BE IN TODAY (9/13/00). I CALLED TODAY AND AM NOW TOLD THAT IT WILL NOT BE HERE UNTIL AT LEAST NEXT THURSDAY OR FRIDAY. I ASKED IF IT WAS COMING FROM JAPA...

Sep 13, 2000 Seat Belts

I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THEY ORDERED A LEFT-SIDE BACK SEAT BELT RATHER THAN THE CENTER BELT. THEY RE-ORDERED AND TOLD ME THE BELT SHOULD BE IN TODAY (9/13/00). I CALLED TODAY AND AM NOW TOLD THAT IT WILL NOT BE HERE UNTIL AT LEAST NEXT THURSDAY OR FRIDAY. I ASKED IF IT WAS COMING FROM JAPA...

Sep 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

I WAS ACCELERATING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR SHUDDERED AND I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER QUICKLY, RELEASED THE HOOD AND STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR THRU THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS ON FIRE SO I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED SHUT THE HOOD ...

Sep 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

I WAS ACCELERATING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR SHUDDERED AND I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER QUICKLY, RELEASED THE HOOD AND STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR THRU THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS ON FIRE SO I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED SHUT THE HOOD ...

Sep 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

I WAS ACCELERATING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR SHUDDERED AND I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER QUICKLY, RELEASED THE HOOD AND STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR THRU THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS ON FIRE SO I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED SHUT THE HOOD ...

Sep 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

I WAS ACCELERATING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR SHUDDERED AND I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER QUICKLY, RELEASED THE HOOD AND STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR THRU THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS ON FIRE SO I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED SHUT THE HOOD ...

Aug 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1997 CAMRY IS HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS THE DEALER INFORMERD ME THAT THE ENGINE NEED A NEW SHORT BLOCK AND OVERHAUL, AND COST AND LABOR WILL BE $5952.56 PLUS TAX , AND THAT THE WORK WAS NOT GOING TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRENTY BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE RECIEPTS FOR THE OIL CHANGES AND IN WHICH PAID THE C...

Aug 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1997 CAMRY IS HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS THE DEALER INFORMERD ME THAT THE ENGINE NEED A NEW SHORT BLOCK AND OVERHAUL, AND COST AND LABOR WILL BE $5952.56 PLUS TAX , AND THAT THE WORK WAS NOT GOING TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRENTY BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE RECIEPTS FOR THE OIL CHANGES AND IN WHICH PAID THE C...

Aug 9, 2000 Steering

WHEN STARTING CAR WITH KEY IGNITION, CAR IS LOCK WILL NOT TURN IF YOU TURN STEERING WHEEL TO LEFT OR RIGHT HARD.

Aug 9, 2000 Steering

WHEN STARTING CAR WITH KEY IGNITION, CAR IS LOCK WILL NOT TURN IF YOU TURN STEERING WHEEL TO LEFT OR RIGHT HARD.

Aug 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, IT FELT LIKE ENOUGH PRESSURE WAS NOT BEING APPLIED. BRAKES WOULD GRAB AND RELEASE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE ORIGINAL REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE 3/4" AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH 7/8". *YH

Aug 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, IT FELT LIKE ENOUGH PRESSURE WAS NOT BEING APPLIED. BRAKES WOULD GRAB AND RELEASE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE ORIGINAL REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE 3/4" AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH 7/8". *YH

Aug 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, IT FELT LIKE ENOUGH PRESSURE WAS NOT BEING APPLIED. BRAKES WOULD GRAB AND RELEASE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE ORIGINAL REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE 3/4" AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH 7/8". *YH

Aug 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, IT FELT LIKE ENOUGH PRESSURE WAS NOT BEING APPLIED. BRAKES WOULD GRAB AND RELEASE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE ORIGINAL REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE 3/4" AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH 7/8". *YH

Jul 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR REQUIRES REBUILDING DUE TO OIL SLUDGE, OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED IN EXCESS OF WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS, BUT FACTORY WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY. *ET

Jul 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR REQUIRES REBUILDING DUE TO OIL SLUDGE, OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED IN EXCESS OF WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS, BUT FACTORY WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY. *ET

Jul 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PHONE AFTER 7/26 IS 847-836-1632. TOYOTA NOR DEALER WILL TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AS THEIR 36 MONTH WARANTY EXPIRED. SINCE I HAVE NOT HAD MY MINOR SERVICE DONE AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, THEY SAY THAT I SHOW NO LOYALTY AND THEREFORE THEY HAVE NO LOYALTY TO ME. I ASKED HOW MANY ABS SENSORS HAVE FAILED...

Jul 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PHONE AFTER 7/26 IS 847-836-1632. TOYOTA NOR DEALER WILL TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AS THEIR 36 MONTH WARANTY EXPIRED. SINCE I HAVE NOT HAD MY MINOR SERVICE DONE AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, THEY SAY THAT I SHOW NO LOYALTY AND THEREFORE THEY HAVE NO LOYALTY TO ME. I ASKED HOW MANY ABS SENSORS HAVE FAILED...

Jun 29, 2000 Child Seat

I AM UNABLE TO GET A TETHER ANCHORAGE INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE, AND WANT TO KNOW HOW I CAN GO ABOUT GETTING ONE AND HAVING IT INSTALLED. TOYOTA HAS TOLD ME THEY CANNOT SELL ME THE PART OR HAVE IT INSTALLED, BECAUSE THE "BOLT" IS NOT APPROVED BY THE US GOVERNMENT. HELP PLEASE!*AK

Jun 29, 2000 Child Seat

I AM UNABLE TO GET A TETHER ANCHORAGE INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE, AND WANT TO KNOW HOW I CAN GO ABOUT GETTING ONE AND HAVING IT INSTALLED. TOYOTA HAS TOLD ME THEY CANNOT SELL ME THE PART OR HAVE IT INSTALLED, BECAUSE THE "BOLT" IS NOT APPROVED BY THE US GOVERNMENT. HELP PLEASE!*AK

Jun 26, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING CAUSING VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH CHAIN LINK FENCE, POSSIBLE FAILURE OF RECALL (99V-307) OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN, HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN #. *MJS

Jun 26, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING CAUSING VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH CHAIN LINK FENCE, POSSIBLE FAILURE OF RECALL (99V-307) OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN, HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN #. *MJS

Jun 7, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED TOYOTA MANUFACTURER ABOUT RECALL 99V232000/STEERING WHEEL. MANUFACTURER EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THIS RECALL AFFECTED ONLY VEHICLES MANUFACTURERED IN JAPAN. ALSO, WHEN HANDLING STEERING WHEEL CONSUMER COULD FEEL PERSISTENT VIBRATION. *AK

Jun 7, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED TOYOTA MANUFACTURER ABOUT RECALL 99V232000/STEERING WHEEL. MANUFACTURER EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THIS RECALL AFFECTED ONLY VEHICLES MANUFACTURERED IN JAPAN. ALSO, WHEN HANDLING STEERING WHEEL CONSUMER COULD FEEL PERSISTENT VIBRATION. *AK

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THIS VEHICLE NEVER HAD REPAIRS OTHER THAN A SHOCK REPLACEMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND NORMAL MAINTENENCE. THE VEHICLE LEFT HOME IN THE MORNING AND WITH IN 4 MILES SMKE CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALL THE GUAGES SHOWED NORMAL RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE QUIT. IT THEN BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES ...

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THIS VEHICLE NEVER HAD REPAIRS OTHER THAN A SHOCK REPLACEMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND NORMAL MAINTENENCE. THE VEHICLE LEFT HOME IN THE MORNING AND WITH IN 4 MILES SMKE CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALL THE GUAGES SHOWED NORMAL RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE QUIT. IT THEN BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES ...

May 10, 2000 Seats

WHILE DRIVING SEAT GAVE AWAY. IT RECLINED STRAIGHT BACK IN A RESTING POSTION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN OF NO HELP. *AK

May 10, 2000 Seats

WHILE DRIVING SEAT GAVE AWAY. IT RECLINED STRAIGHT BACK IN A RESTING POSTION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN OF NO HELP. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR REGULAR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, SUCH AS 60,000 MILES SERVICE CHECK UP IN APR19 99. IN AUGUST, 19 99 FLUID WAS DIRTY. CONSUMER FELT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHECKED IN APR 1999. ON 01-APR-2000, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUF...

Apr 19, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR REGULAR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, SUCH AS 60,000 MILES SERVICE CHECK UP IN APR19 99. IN AUGUST, 19 99 FLUID WAS DIRTY. CONSUMER FELT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHECKED IN APR 1999. ON 01-APR-2000, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUF...

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES, DRUMS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, ADJUSTED OR REPAIED DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH GRINDING, WARPING, SQUEALING AND BRAKE LOSS, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP SAFELY AT TIMES. NLM

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES, DRUMS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, ADJUSTED OR REPAIED DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH GRINDING, WARPING, SQUEALING AND BRAKE LOSS, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP SAFELY AT TIMES. NLM

Apr 6, 2000 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. NLM

Apr 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES GRRIND. NLM

Apr 6, 2000 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. NLM

Apr 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES GRRIND. NLM

Mar 29, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE CAN BE PLACED INTO GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING THE SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CNOTACTED. AK

Mar 29, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE CAN BE PLACED INTO GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING THE SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CNOTACTED. AK

Mar 21, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSORS FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *MJS

Mar 21, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSORS FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *MJS

Mar 9, 2000 Steering

RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED, HOWEVER VEHICLE IS STILL EXPERIENCING STEERING COLUMN VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OVER 65 MPH (99V-307). *MJS

Mar 9, 2000 Steering

RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED, HOWEVER VEHICLE IS STILL EXPERIENCING STEERING COLUMN VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OVER 65 MPH (99V-307). *MJS

Mar 5, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS IS MAINLY AN INQUIRY REGARDING A FAILURE IN A SEATBELT THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER IS SAYING THAT THE SEATBELT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AS IT IS OVER THE MILEAGE LIMIT. SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM, WE ASSUMED IT WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY FOR MUCH LONGER. THE REAR SEATBELTS ARE RA...

Mar 5, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS IS MAINLY AN INQUIRY REGARDING A FAILURE IN A SEATBELT THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER IS SAYING THAT THE SEATBELT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AS IT IS OVER THE MILEAGE LIMIT. SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM, WE ASSUMED IT WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY FOR MUCH LONGER. THE REAR SEATBELTS ARE RA...

Mar 3, 2000 Suspension

97 CAMRY 4 CYLLINDER PURCHASED USED (34533 MI) SEPT, 99. WITHIN A WEEK NOTICED: FRONT GRILL BROKEN; GRINDING, SCRAPING NOISE IN FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM; DISTINCT "CHUNK" NOISE PRIMARILY IN RT FR WHEEL WELL AREA FROM MACPHERSON STRUT (LFT NOISY ALSO); CA

Mar 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

97 CAMRY 4 CYLLINDER PURCHASED USED (34533 MI) SEPT, 99. WITHIN A WEEK NOTICED: FRONT GRILL BROKEN; GRINDING, SCRAPING NOISE IN FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM; DISTINCT "CHUNK" NOISE PRIMARILY IN RT FR WHEEL WELL AREA FROM MACPHERSON STRUT (LFT NOISY ALSO); CA

Mar 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

97 CAMRY 4 CYLLINDER PURCHASED USED (34533 MI) SEPT, 99. WITHIN A WEEK NOTICED: FRONT GRILL BROKEN; GRINDING, SCRAPING NOISE IN FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM; DISTINCT "CHUNK" NOISE PRIMARILY IN RT FR WHEEL WELL AREA FROM MACPHERSON STRUT (LFT NOISY ALSO); CA

Mar 3, 2000 Suspension

97 CAMRY 4 CYLLINDER PURCHASED USED (34533 MI) SEPT, 99. WITHIN A WEEK NOTICED: FRONT GRILL BROKEN; GRINDING, SCRAPING NOISE IN FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM; DISTINCT "CHUNK" NOISE PRIMARILY IN RT FR WHEEL WELL AREA FROM MACPHERSON STRUT (LFT NOISY ALSO); CA

Mar 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

97 CAMRY 4 CYLLINDER PURCHASED USED (34533 MI) SEPT, 99. WITHIN A WEEK NOTICED: FRONT GRILL BROKEN; GRINDING, SCRAPING NOISE IN FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM; DISTINCT "CHUNK" NOISE PRIMARILY IN RT FR WHEEL WELL AREA FROM MACPHERSON STRUT (LFT NOISY ALSO); CA

Mar 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

97 CAMRY 4 CYLLINDER PURCHASED USED (34533 MI) SEPT, 99. WITHIN A WEEK NOTICED: FRONT GRILL BROKEN; GRINDING, SCRAPING NOISE IN FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM; DISTINCT "CHUNK" NOISE PRIMARILY IN RT FR WHEEL WELL AREA FROM MACPHERSON STRUT (LFT NOISY ALSO); CA

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY CONDITIONS CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT ON BRAKES, AND FELT THE ABS KICKING. BUT, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY CONDITIONS CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT ON BRAKES, AND FELT THE ABS KICKING. BUT, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. *AK

Feb 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Structure

COMPANY AGREES THAT HEADLINER IS LOOSE WILL NOT REPAIR OR GIVE ESTIMATE BECASE NOT COVERED BY CURRENT TSB AND NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. TSB IS OUT CURRENTLY FOR SOME CAMRY'S WITH THIS PROBLEM. SERVICE MANAGER STATES THIS IS A SERVICE ADJUSTMENT AND NOT A DEFECT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A DESIGN DEFEC...

Feb 10, 2000 Suspension

THE FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT IS WIDESPREAD. RESULTS IN NOISE IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL WHEN HITTING A BUMP.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Structure

COMPANY AGREES THAT HEADLINER IS LOOSE WILL NOT REPAIR OR GIVE ESTIMATE BECASE NOT COVERED BY CURRENT TSB AND NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. TSB IS OUT CURRENTLY FOR SOME CAMRY'S WITH THIS PROBLEM. SERVICE MANAGER STATES THIS IS A SERVICE ADJUSTMENT AND NOT A DEFECT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A DESIGN DEFEC...

Feb 10, 2000 Suspension

THE FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT IS WIDESPREAD. RESULTS IN NOISE IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL WHEN HITTING A BUMP.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED REPEATEDLY AND BROKE AT THE LAST INSTANCE. YH

Feb 8, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED REPEATEDLY AND BROKE AT THE LAST INSTANCE. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Suspension

THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE RATTLES AS IF THE STRUTS ARE LOOSE. THIS CAUSES A LOUD BANGING NOISE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE STRUTS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Jan 27, 2000 Suspension

THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE RATTLES AS IF THE STRUTS ARE LOOSE. THIS CAUSES A LOUD BANGING NOISE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE STRUTS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Jan 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 29, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 29, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP, WILL NOT RELEASE EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS,CAUSING MASS VIBRATION OR UNABLE TO STOP PROPERLY. HAVE REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS, PROFESSIONALLY 3 TIMES. WORKED APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AND SITUATION STARTED AGAIN. 1ST INDICATION WAS BLAKES WERE ROCK HARD WHEN COMPRESSED. AS SPEED INCREASED, VIBRA...

Dec 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP, WILL NOT RELEASE EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS,CAUSING MASS VIBRATION OR UNABLE TO STOP PROPERLY. HAVE REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS, PROFESSIONALLY 3 TIMES. WORKED APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AND SITUATION STARTED AGAIN. 1ST INDICATION WAS BLAKES WERE ROCK HARD WHEN COMPRESSED. AS SPEED INCREASED, VIBRA...

Dec 16, 1999 Power Train

BRAKES LOCK UP, WILL NOT RELEASE EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS,CAUSING MASS VIBRATION OR UNABLE TO STOP PROPERLY. HAVE REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS, PROFESSIONALLY 3 TIMES. WORKED APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AND SITUATION STARTED AGAIN. 1ST INDICATION WAS BLAKES WERE ROCK HARD WHEN COMPRESSED. AS SPEED INCREASED, VIBRA...

Dec 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WILL LOCK UP,WILL NOT RELEASE EVEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAUSING MASS VIBRATION ON CAR. UNABLE TO STOP PROPERLY. HAVE REPLACED BRAKE CALIPER SYSTEM PROFESSIONALLY 3 TIMES, WORKS FOR APPROX 1 MONTH THEN SYSTEM FAILS AGAIN. UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WILL LOCK UP,WILL NOT RELEASE EVEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAUSING MASS VIBRATION ON CAR. UNABLE TO STOP PROPERLY. HAVE REPLACED BRAKE CALIPER SYSTEM PROFESSIONALLY 3 TIMES, WORKS FOR APPROX 1 MONTH THEN SYSTEM FAILS AGAIN. UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP, WILL NOT RELEASE EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS,CAUSING MASS VIBRATION OR UNABLE TO STOP PROPERLY. HAVE REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS, PROFESSIONALLY 3 TIMES. WORKED APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AND SITUATION STARTED AGAIN. 1ST INDICATION WAS BLAKES WERE ROCK HARD WHEN COMPRESSED. AS SPEED INCREASED, VIBRA...

Dec 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP, WILL NOT RELEASE EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS,CAUSING MASS VIBRATION OR UNABLE TO STOP PROPERLY. HAVE REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS, PROFESSIONALLY 3 TIMES. WORKED APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AND SITUATION STARTED AGAIN. 1ST INDICATION WAS BLAKES WERE ROCK HARD WHEN COMPRESSED. AS SPEED INCREASED, VIBRA...

Dec 16, 1999 Power Train

BRAKES LOCK UP, WILL NOT RELEASE EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS,CAUSING MASS VIBRATION OR UNABLE TO STOP PROPERLY. HAVE REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS, PROFESSIONALLY 3 TIMES. WORKED APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AND SITUATION STARTED AGAIN. 1ST INDICATION WAS BLAKES WERE ROCK HARD WHEN COMPRESSED. AS SPEED INCREASED, VIBRA...

Dec 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WILL LOCK UP,WILL NOT RELEASE EVEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAUSING MASS VIBRATION ON CAR. UNABLE TO STOP PROPERLY. HAVE REPLACED BRAKE CALIPER SYSTEM PROFESSIONALLY 3 TIMES, WORKS FOR APPROX 1 MONTH THEN SYSTEM FAILS AGAIN. UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WILL LOCK UP,WILL NOT RELEASE EVEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAUSING MASS VIBRATION ON CAR. UNABLE TO STOP PROPERLY. HAVE REPLACED BRAKE CALIPER SYSTEM PROFESSIONALLY 3 TIMES, WORKS FOR APPROX 1 MONTH THEN SYSTEM FAILS AGAIN. UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR. *AK

Dec 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WAS BACKING INTO A PARALLEL PARKING SPACE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. SLAMMED ON BRAKES. HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKES AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SURGE BACKWARDS. *AK

Dec 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WAS BACKING INTO A PARALLEL PARKING SPACE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. SLAMMED ON BRAKES. HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKES AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SURGE BACKWARDS. *AK

Dec 14, 1999 Structure

WITH MORE THEN TWO PASSENGERS BOTTOM OF AUTO SCRAPES THE SURFACE OF ROAD. *AK

Dec 14, 1999 Structure

WITH MORE THEN TWO PASSENGERS BOTTOM OF AUTO SCRAPES THE SURFACE OF ROAD. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINES STALLS APPROX. 15 MIN. AFTER WARMED UP UPON ACCELERATION AND WILL DOES NOT RESTART FOR AT LEAST 1 MIN.*ET

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINES STALLS APPROX. 15 MIN. AFTER WARMED UP UPON ACCELERATION AND WILL DOES NOT RESTART FOR AT LEAST 1 MIN.*ET

Nov 22, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE & CLOSING THE DOOR, THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD BE MAKING A CLICKING SOUNDS AS IF LOCKING. THE DOORS ARE NOT LOCKED. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN THE DOOR IS LOCKED. THE SOLENOID WOULD MAKE THAT CLICKING NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED NOR WA...

Nov 22, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE & CLOSING THE DOOR, THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD BE MAKING A CLICKING SOUNDS AS IF LOCKING. THE DOORS ARE NOT LOCKED. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN THE DOOR IS LOCKED. THE SOLENOID WOULD MAKE THAT CLICKING NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED NOR WA...

Nov 9, 1999 Suspension Crash

FRONT STRUTS WERE A KNOWN DEFECT, DEALER TOLD ME, THEY BANG LOUDLY AND MAY FAIL I FEAR. DEALER SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME THE STRUTS WERE KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOT KNOW THIS. NOW THEY ARE REALLY BAD, TO

Nov 9, 1999 Suspension Crash

FRONT STRUTS WERE A KNOWN DEFECT, DEALER TOLD ME, THEY BANG LOUDLY AND MAY FAIL I FEAR. DEALER SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME THE STRUTS WERE KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOT KNOW THIS. NOW THEY ARE REALLY BAD, TO

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

AS MY CAR CRESTED A SMALL HILL ON 7-15-99, THE ENGINE REVVED TO ABOUT 4000 RPM AND THERE WAS NO POWER. IT WAS LIKE THE CAR HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON. I TRIED SHIFTING TO 2ND GEAR AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE WHICH THEN WORKED. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ABOUT TWO BLOCKS LATER...

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS BEEN A PROBLEM EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT MAKES A LOT OF NOISE. SOMETIMES GRINDS AND VIBRATE. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY HAVE DONE WORK TO THEM ONCE. THEY TELL ME EVERY IS TO CODE. ON FRIDAY OCTOBER22, 1999 THEY FAILED ON ME. DEALER...

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

AS MY CAR CRESTED A SMALL HILL ON 7-15-99, THE ENGINE REVVED TO ABOUT 4000 RPM AND THERE WAS NO POWER. IT WAS LIKE THE CAR HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON. I TRIED SHIFTING TO 2ND GEAR AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE WHICH THEN WORKED. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ABOUT TWO BLOCKS LATER...

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS BEEN A PROBLEM EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT MAKES A LOT OF NOISE. SOMETIMES GRINDS AND VIBRATE. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY HAVE DONE WORK TO THEM ONCE. THEY TELL ME EVERY IS TO CODE. ON FRIDAY OCTOBER22, 1999 THEY FAILED ON ME. DEALER...

Oct 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEELS LOCKED UP ON TWO OCCASIONS; ONE ON A STOP, AND THE OTHER ON A WET PAVEMENT. ALSO NOTICED GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. VEHICLE HESITATEING WHILE STOPPING. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEELS LOCKED UP ON TWO OCCASIONS; ONE ON A STOP, AND THE OTHER ON A WET PAVEMENT. ALSO NOTICED GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. VEHICLE HESITATEING WHILE STOPPING. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEELS LOCKED UP ON TWO OCCASIONS; ONE ON A STOP, AND THE OTHER ON A WET PAVEMENT. ALSO NOTICED GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. VEHICLE HESITATEING WHILE STOPPING. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEELS LOCKED UP ON TWO OCCASIONS; ONE ON A STOP, AND THE OTHER ON A WET PAVEMENT. ALSO NOTICED GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. VEHICLE HESITATEING WHILE STOPPING. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Structure

DRIVERS OUTSIDE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE BROKE, RESULTING IN NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE OF CAR

Oct 25, 1999 Structure

DRIVERS OUTSIDE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE BROKE, RESULTING IN NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE OF CAR

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Seats

DRIVER POWER SEAT MOVES FRONT/BACK WHEN ACCELERATING/BRAKING. VERY ANNOYING AND CHEAP FEELING. COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT INJURY.

Oct 15, 1999 Seats

DRIVER POWER SEAT MOVES FRONT/BACK WHEN ACCELERATING/BRAKING. VERY ANNOYING AND CHEAP FEELING. COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT INJURY.

Oct 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Seats

MODEL XLS, POWER SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS MOVING WHEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATING , JUST ENOUGH TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE . DLR CLAIMS NO REPAIR. TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR ONLY MECHANICALSEATS. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Seats

MODEL XLS, POWER SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS MOVING WHEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATING , JUST ENOUGH TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE . DLR CLAIMS NO REPAIR. TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR ONLY MECHANICALSEATS. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESTITATE WHEN APPLYING THE GAS. WOULD GO SHORT DISTANCES AND MAKE CLANKING/SCRAPING NOISES. PULLED INTO GAS STATION & WAS INFORMED TO TOW VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. THOUGHT IT WAS DIFFERENTIAL. THERE WAS A LOT METAL INSIDE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESTITATE WHEN APPLYING THE GAS. WOULD GO SHORT DISTANCES AND MAKE CLANKING/SCRAPING NOISES. PULLED INTO GAS STATION & WAS INFORMED TO TOW VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. THOUGHT IT WAS DIFFERENTIAL. THERE WAS A LOT METAL INSIDE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESTITATE WHEN APPLYING THE GAS. WOULD GO SHORT DISTANCES AND MAKE CLANKING/SCRAPING NOISES. PULLED INTO GAS STATION & WAS INFORMED TO TOW VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. THOUGHT IT WAS DIFFERENTIAL. THERE WAS A LOT METAL INSIDE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESTITATE WHEN APPLYING THE GAS. WOULD GO SHORT DISTANCES AND MAKE CLANKING/SCRAPING NOISES. PULLED INTO GAS STATION & WAS INFORMED TO TOW VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. THOUGHT IT WAS DIFFERENTIAL. THERE WAS A LOT METAL INSIDE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY,RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE STOPS AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING. ACTS AS THOUGH IT WAS OUT OF GAS. CONSEQUENTLY I HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP AND SOMETIMES ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENTS.

Sep 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY,RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE STOPS AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING. ACTS AS THOUGH IT WAS OUT OF GAS. CONSEQUENTLY I HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP AND SOMETIMES ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENTS.

Sep 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. NLM

Sep 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. NLM

Sep 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, CONSUMER NOTICED A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Air Bags

DURING FRONT END COLLISION WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES (FRONT), NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS.

Sep 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, CONSUMER NOTICED A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Air Bags

DURING FRONT END COLLISION WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES (FRONT), NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS.

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

NOTHING

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

KEY INTERLOCK AND SOLENOID SAFETY.

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

KEY INTERLOCK AND SOLENOID SAFETY.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSE WHEN PRESSING PEDAL. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED AFTER TAKING TO THE DEALER TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS.

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK SYSTEM--SOLENOID. RECALL.

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH/LOCK.

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THE MOTOR THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOW JUST DIED. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S COST BY A BODY SHOP. THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER FOR MORE THAN A MONTH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

NOTHING

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

KEY INTERLOCK AND SOLENOID SAFETY.

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

KEY INTERLOCK AND SOLENOID SAFETY.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSE WHEN PRESSING PEDAL. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED AFTER TAKING TO THE DEALER TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS.

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK SYSTEM--SOLENOID. RECALL.

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH/LOCK.

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THE MOTOR THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOW JUST DIED. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S COST BY A BODY SHOP. THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER FOR MORE THAN A MONTH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Wheels

AFTER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN FOR A FEW MILES THE LUGS: NUTS BECOME EXTREMELY HOT. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Air Bags Crash

DURING COLLISION AIRBAG'S EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT, CAUSING THE DRIVER AND HIS WIFE TO SUSTAIN SOME INJURIES. *YC

Sep 7, 1999 Wheels

AFTER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN FOR A FEW MILES THE LUGS: NUTS BECOME EXTREMELY HOT. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Air Bags Crash

DURING COLLISION AIRBAG'S EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT, CAUSING THE DRIVER AND HIS WIFE TO SUSTAIN SOME INJURIES. *YC

Sep 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES KEEPS GRINDING AS IF IT WAS METAL TO METAL , CAUSING FRONT END TO VIBRATE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES KEEPS GRINDING AS IF IT WAS METAL TO METAL , CAUSING FRONT END TO VIBRATE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH A POPPING NOISE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD BEFORE THE VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH A POPPING NOISE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD BEFORE THE VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 20, 1999 Suspension

BATTERY CORRODES, AND VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT

Aug 20, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY CORRODES, AND VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT

Aug 20, 1999 Suspension

BATTERY CORRODES, AND VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT

Aug 20, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY CORRODES, AND VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT

Aug 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER A HEADGASKET REPAIR @ GRESHAM TOYOTA WHEN THE VEHICLE AC IS TURNED ON ENGINE SPEED INCREASES 500 RPMS EACH TIME THE AC PUMP CYCLES ON , MOSTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INTERMITENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AT A STOP THE VEHICLE CAN LURCH FORWARD WITHOUT WARNIN...

Aug 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER A HEADGASKET REPAIR @ GRESHAM TOYOTA WHEN THE VEHICLE AC IS TURNED ON ENGINE SPEED INCREASES 500 RPMS EACH TIME THE AC PUMP CYCLES ON , MOSTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INTERMITENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AT A STOP THE VEHICLE CAN LURCH FORWARD WITHOUT WARNIN...

Aug 6, 1999 Child Seat

THE EXTENDABLE FOOT USED TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE CENTURY SMART FIT PLUS INFANT SEAT HAS BROKEN DURING NORMAL USE/INSTALLATION. THE PLASTIC GUIDES ALONG WHICH THE FOOT MOVES UP AND DOWN HAVE BEEN BENT TOWARD THE REAR OF THE INFANT SEAT BASE, ALLOWING THE FOOT TO COLLAPSE AND LETTING THE SEAT-BASE...

Aug 6, 1999 Child Seat

THE EXTENDABLE FOOT USED TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE CENTURY SMART FIT PLUS INFANT SEAT HAS BROKEN DURING NORMAL USE/INSTALLATION. THE PLASTIC GUIDES ALONG WHICH THE FOOT MOVES UP AND DOWN HAVE BEEN BENT TOWARD THE REAR OF THE INFANT SEAT BASE, ALLOWING THE FOOT TO COLLAPSE AND LETTING THE SEAT-BASE...

Jul 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 1997 THE FRONT DISC BRAKES HAVE MADE A GROANING SOUND AND SLIPPED DURING HARD BRAKING. I TOOK THE CAR IN AT 20,000 MILES AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON THESE VEHICLES AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE ABOUT IT. I JUST CHECKED WITH THE D...

Jul 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 1997 THE FRONT DISC BRAKES HAVE MADE A GROANING SOUND AND SLIPPED DURING HARD BRAKING. I TOOK THE CAR IN AT 20,000 MILES AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON THESE VEHICLES AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE ABOUT IT. I JUST CHECKED WITH THE D...

Jul 16, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CAR WRECK.AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. CONSUMER OBTAINED POLICE REPORT. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CAR WRECK.AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. CONSUMER OBTAINED POLICE REPORT. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS INOPERABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS INOPERABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Visibility

SUN ROOF EXPLODED UNEXPECTEDLY FOR NO REASON, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Visibility

SUN ROOF EXPLODED UNEXPECTEDLY FOR NO REASON, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 53 MPH, AND COULDN'T CONTROL VEHICLE. DROVE OFF THE ROAD, AND CRASHED. UPON IMPACT, VEHICLE NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 53 MPH, AND COULDN'T CONTROL VEHICLE. DROVE OFF THE ROAD, AND CRASHED. UPON IMPACT, VEHICLE NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH BUT USUALLY IN WARM WEATHER.THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE.THERE IS NO FIX. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH BUT USUALLY IN WARM WEATHER.THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE.THERE IS NO FIX. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT THE VEHICLE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. ALSO THE REAR SHOULDERBELT DID NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND THE OCCUPANT SUSTAIN INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.

Jun 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT THE VEHICLE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. ALSO THE REAR SHOULDERBELT DID NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND THE OCCUPANT SUSTAIN INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.

Jun 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM, CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES SET 4 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM, CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES SET 4 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 3, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG LOOSE, REPAIRS WERE DONE. *YC

Jun 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT,ALL ENGINE BELTS, HEAD GASKET REPLACED (LEAKAGE), MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED (CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION). MJS

Jun 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT,ALL ENGINE BELTS, HEAD GASKET REPLACED (LEAKAGE), MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED (CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION). MJS

Jun 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT,ALL ENGINE BELTS, HEAD GASKET REPLACED (LEAKAGE), MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED (CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION). MJS

Jun 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT,ALL ENGINE BELTS, HEAD GASKET REPLACED (LEAKAGE), MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED (CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION). MJS

Jun 3, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG LOOSE, REPAIRS WERE DONE. *YC

Jun 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT,ALL ENGINE BELTS, HEAD GASKET REPLACED (LEAKAGE), MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED (CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION). MJS

Jun 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT,ALL ENGINE BELTS, HEAD GASKET REPLACED (LEAKAGE), MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED (CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION). MJS

Jun 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT,ALL ENGINE BELTS, HEAD GASKET REPLACED (LEAKAGE), MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED (CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION). MJS

Jun 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT,ALL ENGINE BELTS, HEAD GASKET REPLACED (LEAKAGE), MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED (CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION). MJS

Jun 2, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE IN FRONT END SUSPENSION ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES, CASUING A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE IN FRONT END SUSPENSION ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES, CASUING A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

May 27, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 27, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, ALSO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WERE INSTALLEDMEXHAUST FRONT PIPE WAS INSTALLED.*ADJ *AK

May 26, 1999 Suspension Crash

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, ALSO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WERE INSTALLEDMEXHAUST FRONT PIPE WAS INSTALLED.*ADJ *AK

May 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, ALSO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WERE INSTALLEDMEXHAUST FRONT PIPE WAS INSTALLED.*ADJ *AK

May 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, ALSO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WERE INSTALLEDMEXHAUST FRONT PIPE WAS INSTALLED.*ADJ *AK

May 26, 1999 Suspension Crash

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, ALSO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WERE INSTALLEDMEXHAUST FRONT PIPE WAS INSTALLED.*ADJ *AK

May 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, ALSO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WERE INSTALLEDMEXHAUST FRONT PIPE WAS INSTALLED.*ADJ *AK

May 19, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25-30 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 19, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25-30 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 5, 1999 Wheels

HUB CAPS ON THE ALUMINUM WHEELS WOULD BREAK WHEN TRYING TO PULL THEM OFF. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

May 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPRIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE SYSTEM SQUEAKING WHILE STOPPING OR MAKING A TURN. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS FOR REPAIR AND PARTS REPLACEMENT. BUT SQUEAKING STILL OCCURS. SEEKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

May 5, 1999 Wheels

HUB CAPS ON THE ALUMINUM WHEELS WOULD BREAK WHEN TRYING TO PULL THEM OFF. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

May 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPRIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE SYSTEM SQUEAKING WHILE STOPPING OR MAKING A TURN. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS FOR REPAIR AND PARTS REPLACEMENT. BUT SQUEAKING STILL OCCURS. SEEKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

May 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE LOCATION OF WHERE THE FIRE STARTED HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED, CAUSE IS ALSO UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE LOCATION OF WHERE THE FIRE STARTED HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED, CAUSE IS ALSO UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Equipment Fire

LIGHTER FLEW OUT OF LIGHTER HOLDER CAUSING A FIRE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.

Apr 26, 1999 Equipment Fire

LIGHTER FLEW OUT OF LIGHTER HOLDER CAUSING A FIRE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.

Mar 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE, AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND ROTATED THE ROTORS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Mar 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE, AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND ROTATED THE ROTORS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Mar 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE, AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND ROTATED THE ROTORS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Mar 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE, AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND ROTATED THE ROTORS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Structure

SAFETY HAZARD QUESTION: DUE TO CAR AERODYNAMICS, DOORS, ESPECAILLY FRONT DRIVER/PASSENGER DOORS CURVE INWARD TO A SHARP POINT AT TOP EDGE. POSES HAZARD TO PASSENGERS SHUTTING THE DOORS, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF SHORTER STATURE BECAUSE IT IS AT FACE/HEAD LEVEL. HAVE HAD PASSENGERS CLOSING DOOR CATCH TH...

Mar 1, 1999 Structure

SAFETY HAZARD QUESTION: DUE TO CAR AERODYNAMICS, DOORS, ESPECAILLY FRONT DRIVER/PASSENGER DOORS CURVE INWARD TO A SHARP POINT AT TOP EDGE. POSES HAZARD TO PASSENGERS SHUTTING THE DOORS, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF SHORTER STATURE BECAUSE IT IS AT FACE/HEAD LEVEL. HAVE HAD PASSENGERS CLOSING DOOR CATCH TH...

Feb 21, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S POWER SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH, AND MAKES CLICKING NOISE WHEN STOPPING AND GOING. *AK

Feb 21, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S POWER SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH, AND MAKES CLICKING NOISE WHEN STOPPING AND GOING. *AK

Feb 13, 1999 Suspension

PROBLEM STARTED 12/17/97 WITH 4581 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM BEING A NOISE UNDERNEATHJ THE CAR WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALER ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WITHE THE LAST BEING 2/2/99 TRYING TO GET THE PROBLEM SOLVED. THEY HAVE TRIED ON EACH TIME WORKING WITH THE FRO...

Feb 13, 1999 Suspension

PROBLEM STARTED 12/17/97 WITH 4581 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM BEING A NOISE UNDERNEATHJ THE CAR WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALER ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WITHE THE LAST BEING 2/2/99 TRYING TO GET THE PROBLEM SOLVED. THEY HAVE TRIED ON EACH TIME WORKING WITH THE FRO...

Feb 2, 1999 Suspension

THE CAR MAKES A GROANING NOISE OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES. THE CONDITION IS RAPIDLY GETTING WORSE. TOYOTA DEALER INFORMED ME THAT TOYOTA IS AWARE THAT A SMALL NUMBER OF CARS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND ATTEMPTS TO DEVISE A REMEDY, BUT HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. TOYOTA HAS TOLD ME, VIA THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE...

Feb 2, 1999 Suspension

THE CAR MAKES A GROANING NOISE OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES. THE CONDITION IS RAPIDLY GETTING WORSE. TOYOTA DEALER INFORMED ME THAT TOYOTA IS AWARE THAT A SMALL NUMBER OF CARS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND ATTEMPTS TO DEVISE A REMEDY, BUT HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. TOYOTA HAS TOLD ME, VIA THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE...

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS RESULTING IN BURNS ON HAND AND BRUISING.

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

HINGE LOOSE ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR.

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT WASHER/NUT MISSING.

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH IGNITION KEY ASSEMBLY OCCURS, FORCE KEY TO TURN ON ENGINE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

LOWER DASH PANEL MALFUNCTIONED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL DOOR FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MAKING KNOCKING NOISE. NM

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

INCORRECT MANUFACTURER PART INSTALLED IN TRANSMISSION. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRES REPLACED AT 22000 MILES - (DUNLOP STD. EQUIPMENT 170R14). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

INSIDE DOOR RELEASE FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

POWER SEAT ADJUSTER DOES NOT WORK. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKING A LOUND GRINDING NOISE. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN USED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ISC VALVE FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL BULB FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR PANELS INSIDE UPHOLSTRY FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL SENDER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED CAUSING NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT TURN SIGNAL IN NOT WORKING PROPERLY. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOG SENSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

STEREO EXPERIENCING FAILURE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR WHEEL CYLINDER BRAKE KIT REPAIR. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSIONS CONTROL LINE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags

ENGINE DIED, DIAGNOSED THAT A POWER SHORT ON AIR BAG ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PADS WORE TOO FAST, AND THE REPLACEMENT WORE TOO. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT BRAKE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

SUSPENSSION DESIGN PROBLEM,CAR BOTTOMS OUT ON ALL DIPS AND DRIVE WAY. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

VEHICLE EXPERIENCIG TIRE FAILURE ( MICHLEN P195-70 ). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE WENT FLAT AFTER HITTING CURB (GENERAL TIRE SIZE 14). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

EMERGENCY LIGHT KEPT COMMING ON. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE SLIDES TO ONE SIDE AT 65 MPH. DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILURE CAUSED RUBBING NOISE WHEN WHEELS WERE TURNING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

FUSE BLEW OUT AFFECTED AUTOMATIC MIRROR, CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND SOME DASHBOARD LIGHTS. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

UNABLE TO OPEN REAR DOOR BECAUSE THE LINKAGE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE IS TOO LOW TO THE GROUND COUSING DAMAGE ON THE CAR. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS MAKE VIBRATION NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS MAKE VIBRATION NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKES SQUEAKING NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Interior Lighting

LIGHT ON PANEL STAYED ON. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM EXPERIENCING ODOR. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHARCOAL CANISTER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ENGINE COMPUTER SENSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ISC VALVE IS STICKING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUTTON FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS RESULTING IN BURNS ON HAND AND BRUISING.

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

HINGE LOOSE ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR.

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT WASHER/NUT MISSING.

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH IGNITION KEY ASSEMBLY OCCURS, FORCE KEY TO TURN ON ENGINE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

LOWER DASH PANEL MALFUNCTIONED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL DOOR FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MAKING KNOCKING NOISE. NM

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

INCORRECT MANUFACTURER PART INSTALLED IN TRANSMISSION. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRES REPLACED AT 22000 MILES - (DUNLOP STD. EQUIPMENT 170R14). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

INSIDE DOOR RELEASE FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

POWER SEAT ADJUSTER DOES NOT WORK. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKING A LOUND GRINDING NOISE. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN USED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ISC VALVE FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL BULB FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR PANELS INSIDE UPHOLSTRY FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL SENDER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED CAUSING NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT TURN SIGNAL IN NOT WORKING PROPERLY. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOG SENSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

STEREO EXPERIENCING FAILURE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR WHEEL CYLINDER BRAKE KIT REPAIR. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSIONS CONTROL LINE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags

ENGINE DIED, DIAGNOSED THAT A POWER SHORT ON AIR BAG ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PADS WORE TOO FAST, AND THE REPLACEMENT WORE TOO. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT BRAKE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

SUSPENSSION DESIGN PROBLEM,CAR BOTTOMS OUT ON ALL DIPS AND DRIVE WAY. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

VEHICLE EXPERIENCIG TIRE FAILURE ( MICHLEN P195-70 ). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE WENT FLAT AFTER HITTING CURB (GENERAL TIRE SIZE 14). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

EMERGENCY LIGHT KEPT COMMING ON. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE SLIDES TO ONE SIDE AT 65 MPH. DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILURE CAUSED RUBBING NOISE WHEN WHEELS WERE TURNING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

FUSE BLEW OUT AFFECTED AUTOMATIC MIRROR, CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND SOME DASHBOARD LIGHTS. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

UNABLE TO OPEN REAR DOOR BECAUSE THE LINKAGE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE IS TOO LOW TO THE GROUND COUSING DAMAGE ON THE CAR. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS MAKE VIBRATION NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS MAKE VIBRATION NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKES SQUEAKING NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Interior Lighting

LIGHT ON PANEL STAYED ON. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM EXPERIENCING ODOR. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHARCOAL CANISTER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ENGINE COMPUTER SENSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ISC VALVE IS STICKING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUTTON FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. YH

Jan 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I STILL HAVE THE SAME BRAKE PROBLEM AND UNEVEN STOPPING POWER/GRIND.

Jan 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I STILL HAVE THE SAME BRAKE PROBLEM AND UNEVEN STOPPING POWER/GRIND.

Jan 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD FOOT FIRMLY ON BRAKE, CHANGED GEAR FROM PARK TO REVERSE, AND WHILE FOOT WAS STILL ON BRAKE THE CAR STARTED ROLLING AND CONTINUED TO ROLL UNTIL IT HIT A TREE.

Jan 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD FOOT FIRMLY ON BRAKE, CHANGED GEAR FROM PARK TO REVERSE, AND WHILE FOOT WAS STILL ON BRAKE THE CAR STARTED ROLLING AND CONTINUED TO ROLL UNTIL IT HIT A TREE.

Jan 7, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

CAR LOCKS & UNLOCKS ITSELF, VERY ANNOYING

Jan 7, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

CAR LOCKS & UNLOCKS ITSELF, VERY ANNOYING

Dec 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A NOTICEABLE RUMBLING SOUND COMING FROM THE FLOOR OF MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION, BUT CAN BE DETECTED WHILE TRAVELING AT CONSTANT SPEED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE INTERMITTENT IN NATURE.

Dec 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A NOTICEABLE RUMBLING SOUND COMING FROM THE FLOOR OF MY 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION, BUT CAN BE DETECTED WHILE TRAVELING AT CONSTANT SPEED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE INTERMITTENT IN NATURE.

Dec 15, 1998 Suspension

FRONT STRUT FAILING TO OPERATE BETWEEN 6000 -7000 MILES OF WEAR. WHENEVER VEHICLE HIT A BUMP THE STRUT WOULD BOTTOM OUT/ METAL TO METAL ARE HITING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 15, 1998 Suspension

FRONT STRUT FAILING TO OPERATE BETWEEN 6000 -7000 MILES OF WEAR. WHENEVER VEHICLE HIT A BUMP THE STRUT WOULD BOTTOM OUT/ METAL TO METAL ARE HITING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE NO SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. ADJUSTMENT WAS MADE BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. MFR. NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THA...

Dec 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE NO SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. ADJUSTMENT WAS MADE BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. MFR. NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THA...

Dec 4, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN TWO DIFFERENT ACCIDENTS IN WHICH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON BOTH OCCASIONS. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFED. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN TWO DIFFERENT ACCIDENTS IN WHICH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON BOTH OCCASIONS. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFED. *AK

Dec 3, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TWO ACCIDENTS. 1ST. ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE SIDE. 2ND ACCIDENT INVOLVED A HEAD-ON COLLISION. ON BOTH OCCASIONS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED OF THE THE 1ST ACCIDENT. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THE VEH...

Dec 3, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TWO ACCIDENTS. 1ST. ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE SIDE. 2ND ACCIDENT INVOLVED A HEAD-ON COLLISION. ON BOTH OCCASIONS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED OF THE THE 1ST ACCIDENT. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THE VEH...

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE SIEZED AT 21,000 MILE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN #. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS REARENDED BY A VEHICLE GOING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ,DRIVER SEATBACK TRACK BROKE, CAUSING HER TO MOVE FORWARD, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURIES. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE SIEZED AT 21,000 MILE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN #. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS REARENDED BY A VEHICLE GOING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ,DRIVER SEATBACK TRACK BROKE, CAUSING HER TO MOVE FORWARD, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURIES. *AK

Nov 26, 1998 Suspension

THE CAR FRONT SUSPENSION IS VERY LOW. THE FRONT (UNDER) OF THE CAR SCRAPES THE CEMENT WHEN BACKING FROM A DRIVEWAY OR WHEN DRIVING OVER SOME DIPS IN THE STREETS. MY NEIGHBOR HAS THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF THE CAR AND HE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.

Nov 26, 1998 Suspension

THE CAR FRONT SUSPENSION IS VERY LOW. THE FRONT (UNDER) OF THE CAR SCRAPES THE CEMENT WHEN BACKING FROM A DRIVEWAY OR WHEN DRIVING OVER SOME DIPS IN THE STREETS. MY NEIGHBOR HAS THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF THE CAR AND HE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.

Nov 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT AND THE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT AND THE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 17, 1998 Suspension

THE FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND PRODUCE A GRINDING SOUND WHEN APPLIED WITH NORMAL PRESSURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT TOYOTA KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT CAN'T FIX IT. MY REGULAR MECHANIC HAS HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH TOYOTAS FROM HIS CUSTOMERS. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT CAN'T BE FIXED. 2) ON MY 25,000...

Nov 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND PRODUCE A GRINDING SOUND WHEN APPLIED WITH NORMAL PRESSURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT TOYOTA KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT CAN'T FIX IT. MY REGULAR MECHANIC HAS HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH TOYOTAS FROM HIS CUSTOMERS. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT CAN'T BE FIXED. 2) ON MY 25,000...

Nov 17, 1998 Suspension

THE FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND PRODUCE A GRINDING SOUND WHEN APPLIED WITH NORMAL PRESSURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT TOYOTA KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT CAN'T FIX IT. MY REGULAR MECHANIC HAS HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH TOYOTAS FROM HIS CUSTOMERS. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT CAN'T BE FIXED. 2) ON MY 25,000...

Nov 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND PRODUCE A GRINDING SOUND WHEN APPLIED WITH NORMAL PRESSURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT TOYOTA KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT CAN'T FIX IT. MY REGULAR MECHANIC HAS HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH TOYOTAS FROM HIS CUSTOMERS. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT CAN'T BE FIXED. 2) ON MY 25,000...

Nov 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKES. WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE BRAKES SOUND AS IF IT IS METAL TO METAL GRINDING. VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND BRAKES PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND CONDITION STILL A OCCURS. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKES. WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE BRAKES SOUND AS IF IT IS METAL TO METAL GRINDING. VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND BRAKES PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND CONDITION STILL A OCCURS. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKES. WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE BRAKES SOUND AS IF IT IS METAL TO METAL GRINDING. VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND BRAKES PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND CONDITION STILL A OCCURS. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKES. WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE BRAKES SOUND AS IF IT IS METAL TO METAL GRINDING. VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND BRAKES PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND CONDITION STILL A OCCURS. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Suspension

THERE IS SHAKING IN THE TIRE, AND THE TIRERS ARE OUT OF BALANCE. ALSO, THERE IS A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE STRUCTURE. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Structure

THERE IS SHAKING IN THE TIRE, AND THE TIRERS ARE OUT OF BALANCE. ALSO, THERE IS A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE STRUCTURE. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Suspension

THERE IS SHAKING IN THE TIRE, AND THE TIRERS ARE OUT OF BALANCE. ALSO, THERE IS A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE STRUCTURE. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Structure

THERE IS SHAKING IN THE TIRE, AND THE TIRERS ARE OUT OF BALANCE. ALSO, THERE IS A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE STRUCTURE. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, IT MAKES A LOUD CHATTERING NOISE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 3 TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FEB/97. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, IT MAKES A LOUD CHATTERING NOISE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 3 TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FEB/97. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKES LOTS OF NOISE

Nov 3, 1998 Steering

DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE CAUSES THE DRIVER KNEE TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTER LEVER MAKING THE STEERING WHEEL GO UP AND DOWN.

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKES LOTS OF NOISE

Nov 3, 1998 Steering

DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE CAUSES THE DRIVER KNEE TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTER LEVER MAKING THE STEERING WHEEL GO UP AND DOWN.

Oct 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Structure Crash

VEHICLE HYDROPLANED @ APPORX. 65-70 MPH HITTING A CONCRETE BRIDGE WHICH TURNED THE VEHICLE 180 DEGREES AND THE FRONT HIT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRIDGE AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED SPINNING. NIETHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.

Oct 27, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE HYDROPLANED @ APPORX. 65-70 MPH HITTING A CONCRETE BRIDGE WHICH TURNED THE VEHICLE 180 DEGREES AND THE FRONT HIT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRIDGE AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED SPINNING. NIETHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.

Oct 27, 1998 Structure Crash

VEHICLE HYDROPLANED @ APPORX. 65-70 MPH HITTING A CONCRETE BRIDGE WHICH TURNED THE VEHICLE 180 DEGREES AND THE FRONT HIT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRIDGE AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED SPINNING. NIETHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.

Oct 27, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE HYDROPLANED @ APPORX. 65-70 MPH HITTING A CONCRETE BRIDGE WHICH TURNED THE VEHICLE 180 DEGREES AND THE FRONT HIT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRIDGE AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED SPINNING. NIETHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.

Oct 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT DESIGN DOES NOT LIGHT EFFICIENTLY RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT DESIGN DOES NOT LIGHT EFFICIENTLY RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. ANYTIME VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE WOULD GO FOWARD AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND CONDITION STILL UNRESOLVED. *AK

Oct 14, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ALONG THE STREET WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING FROM PARKING AREA DRIVEWAY ONTO STREET STRUCK CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. ANYTIME VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE WOULD GO FOWARD AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND CONDITION STILL UNRESOLVED. *AK

Oct 14, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ALONG THE STREET WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING FROM PARKING AREA DRIVEWAY ONTO STREET STRUCK CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 10, 1998 Child Seat

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 3-YEAR OLD, WHO WAS SEATING IN A CAR SEAT DIRECTLY BEHIND DRIVER'S SEAT, RAPPED REAR SHOULDER BELT AROUND HIS NECK WITH TENSION SET, ALMOST WAS CHOKED BY BELT. POLICE OFFICER HAD TO CUT SEAT BELT OFF SON'S NECK WITH A KNIFE.

Oct 10, 1998 Child Seat

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 3-YEAR OLD, WHO WAS SEATING IN A CAR SEAT DIRECTLY BEHIND DRIVER'S SEAT, RAPPED REAR SHOULDER BELT AROUND HIS NECK WITH TENSION SET, ALMOST WAS CHOKED BY BELT. POLICE OFFICER HAD TO CUT SEAT BELT OFF SON'S NECK WITH A KNIFE.

Oct 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED DUE TO GRINDING, RESULTED IN RIGHT SIDE CALIPERS FAILING/INSIDE PAD GROUNDING INTO ROTOR.

Oct 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED DUE TO GRINDING, RESULTED IN RIGHT SIDE CALIPERS FAILING/INSIDE PAD GROUNDING INTO ROTOR.

Oct 8, 1998 Power Train

MR. SALO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY QUITS PULLING WHEN THE GEAR SHOULD BE SHIFTED FROM THE SECOND GEAR TO THE THIRD. *AK

Oct 8, 1998 Power Train

MR. SALO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY QUITS PULLING WHEN THE GEAR SHOULD BE SHIFTED FROM THE SECOND GEAR TO THE THIRD. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT LANE. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL, CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE WINDOW IS WET THE OCCUPANT CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE WINDOW. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.

Oct 2, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT LANE. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL, CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE WINDOW IS WET THE OCCUPANT CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE WINDOW. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.

Oct 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT LANE. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL, CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE WINDOW IS WET THE OCCUPANT CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE WINDOW. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.

Oct 2, 1998 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY PULLS WHEN THE GEAR SHOULD BE SHIFTED FROM THE 2ND GEAR TO THE 3RD GEAR, CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHEN ENTERING BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.

Oct 2, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT LANE. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL, CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE WINDOW IS WET THE OCCUPANT CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE WINDOW. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.

Oct 2, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT LANE. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL, CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE WINDOW IS WET THE OCCUPANT CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE WINDOW. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.

Oct 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT LANE. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL, CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE WINDOW IS WET THE OCCUPANT CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE WINDOW. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.

Oct 2, 1998 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY PULLS WHEN THE GEAR SHOULD BE SHIFTED FROM THE 2ND GEAR TO THE 3RD GEAR, CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHEN ENTERING BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.

Sep 29, 1998 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS GOING 5MPH AND WAS IT HIT HEAD ON BY A 90 FORD TAURUS STATIONWAGON GOING 35MPH. SPEED LIMIT ON RESIDENTIAL ROAD WAS 30MPH. PASSENGER SPENT 5 DAYS IN PARKLAND TRAUMA CENTER DUE TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT . PASSENGER WAS 5'4" WHI...

Sep 29, 1998 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS GOING 5MPH AND WAS IT HIT HEAD ON BY A 90 FORD TAURUS STATIONWAGON GOING 35MPH. SPEED LIMIT ON RESIDENTIAL ROAD WAS 30MPH. PASSENGER SPENT 5 DAYS IN PARKLAND TRAUMA CENTER DUE TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT . PASSENGER WAS 5'4" WHI...

Sep 28, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING ONTO THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHCLE HEAD-ON AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH OR MORE MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, CAUSING AIR BAGS NOT TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 28, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING ONTO THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHCLE HEAD-ON AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH OR MORE MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, CAUSING AIR BAGS NOT TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT ABOUT 30-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Suspension

WHEN CAR WAS PURCHASED IT PULLED TO THE LEFT. AFTER THE DEALER PERFORMED TWO ALIGNMENTS, THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE BELTS ON ONE OF THE TIRES WERE FLATTENED, AND THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR NOW RATTLES AT ALL SPEEDS AND THE FRONT TIRES ARE NOW WEARING ON THE INSIDE. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT ABOUT 30-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Suspension

WHEN CAR WAS PURCHASED IT PULLED TO THE LEFT. AFTER THE DEALER PERFORMED TWO ALIGNMENTS, THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE BELTS ON ONE OF THE TIRES WERE FLATTENED, AND THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR NOW RATTLES AT ALL SPEEDS AND THE FRONT TIRES ARE NOW WEARING ON THE INSIDE. *AK

Sep 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, MOSTLY IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS, VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. ALSO BRAKES MAKE GROWLING NOISES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE HAS VISUAL PROBLEMS; HEADREST , BLOCKS VIEW WHEN LOOKING OUT OF REAR WINDOW. PROBLEM IS WITH ALL 4 HEADRESTS. HEADREST ARE TOO W...

Sep 10, 1998 Seats

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, MOSTLY IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS, VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. ALSO BRAKES MAKE GROWLING NOISES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE HAS VISUAL PROBLEMS; HEADREST , BLOCKS VIEW WHEN LOOKING OUT OF REAR WINDOW. PROBLEM IS WITH ALL 4 HEADRESTS. HEADREST ARE TOO W...

Sep 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, MOSTLY IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS, VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. ALSO BRAKES MAKE GROWLING NOISES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE HAS VISUAL PROBLEMS; HEADREST , BLOCKS VIEW WHEN LOOKING OUT OF REAR WINDOW. PROBLEM IS WITH ALL 4 HEADRESTS. HEADREST ARE TOO W...

Sep 10, 1998 Seats

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, MOSTLY IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS, VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. ALSO BRAKES MAKE GROWLING NOISES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE HAS VISUAL PROBLEMS; HEADREST , BLOCKS VIEW WHEN LOOKING OUT OF REAR WINDOW. PROBLEM IS WITH ALL 4 HEADRESTS. HEADREST ARE TOO W...

Sep 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WEAR PREMATURELY. THIS IS A COMMOM PROBLEM FOR 1996-1998 MODEL CAMRYS.

Sep 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WEAR PREMATURELY. THIS IS A COMMOM PROBLEM FOR 1996-1998 MODEL CAMRYS.

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING SOUND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT A FORCE, NOT SLOW STOPPING, THE BRAKES WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE, SPEED AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED IT WAS NORMAL ABS BRAKE NOISE, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE IS IMPROPERLY ALIGNED, THREE SETS OF FRONT TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DEALER HAS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE TIRES THREE TIMES, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING SOUND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT A FORCE, NOT SLOW STOPPING, THE BRAKES WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE, SPEED AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED IT WAS NORMAL ABS BRAKE NOISE, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE IS IMPROPERLY ALIGNED, THREE SETS OF FRONT TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DEALER HAS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE TIRES THREE TIMES, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES, RESTULING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE TWICE. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT TIGHTENED AROUND CHILDS NECK, TIGHTENED EVEN MORE AS THE CHILD MOVED. SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT OFF. QCAW

Aug 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES, RESTULING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE TWICE. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT TIGHTENED AROUND CHILDS NECK, TIGHTENED EVEN MORE AS THE CHILD MOVED. SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT OFF. QCAW

Aug 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM GET HOT. VEHILCE WOULD MAKE A SCRAPPING SOUND ; DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND, AND THAT WAS A NORMAL CONDITION FOR NEW BRAKES. *AK

Aug 14, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT ARE AIMED TOO LOW AND ARE NOT VERY BRIGHT. DEALER CLAIMS IT IS NORMAL AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Aug 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM GET HOT. VEHILCE WOULD MAKE A SCRAPPING SOUND ; DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND, AND THAT WAS A NORMAL CONDITION FOR NEW BRAKES. *AK

Aug 14, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT ARE AIMED TOO LOW AND ARE NOT VERY BRIGHT. DEALER CLAIMS IT IS NORMAL AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Aug 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE A LOUD GINDING, RUMBLING NOISE FOR EVEN MODERATE BRAKING. IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS A LOSS OF BRAKE EFFICIENCY WHEN THIS HAPPENS.

Aug 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE A LOUD GINDING, RUMBLING NOISE FOR EVEN MODERATE BRAKING. IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS A LOSS OF BRAKE EFFICIENCY WHEN THIS HAPPENS.

Aug 5, 1998 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 5, 1998 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT 50 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT 50 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 31, 1998 Suspension

THE REAR END BOTTOMS OUT TOO EASILY. VEHICLE MUST APPROACH A SLIGHT DIP IN THE ROAD AT A VERY SLOW SPEED SO THAT THE REAR END DOES NOT SLAM DOWN.

Jul 31, 1998 Suspension

THE REAR END BOTTOMS OUT TOO EASILY. VEHICLE MUST APPROACH A SLIGHT DIP IN THE ROAD AT A VERY SLOW SPEED SO THAT THE REAR END DOES NOT SLAM DOWN.

Jul 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. THE PADS WERE REPLACED ONCE AND CLEANED A SECOND TIME AND ARE CURRENTLY MAKING MORE NOISE.

Jul 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. THE PADS WERE REPLACED ONCE AND CLEANED A SECOND TIME AND ARE CURRENTLY MAKING MORE NOISE.

Jun 23, 1998 Seats

FRONT SEAT MOVED FORWARD ON THE TRACK WHEN REAR ENDED.

Jun 23, 1998 Seats

FRONT SEAT MOVED FORWARD ON THE TRACK WHEN REAR ENDED.

Jun 12, 1998 Seats

WHEN SITTING IN THE VEHICLE THE SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. WHENEVER STOPPING AND PROCEEDING FORWARD THE SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. HAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES, AND THEY SAID THERE SUPPOSE TO BE MOVEMENT IN THE SEAT. *AK

Jun 12, 1998 Seats

WHEN SITTING IN THE VEHICLE THE SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. WHENEVER STOPPING AND PROCEEDING FORWARD THE SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. HAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES, AND THEY SAID THERE SUPPOSE TO BE MOVEMENT IN THE SEAT. *AK

Jun 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT MOST OF THE WAY DOWN AND THERE WAS A THUMPING SOUND. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PADS AND THE ROTORS. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES. *AK

Jun 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT MOST OF THE WAY DOWN AND THERE WAS A THUMPING SOUND. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PADS AND THE ROTORS. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES. *AK

Jun 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE. THE ROTORS AND THE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 1997. THE PADS AND ROTORS ARE BEING REPLACED A 3RD TIME BY DEALER. *AK

Jun 3, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE GLASS THAT COVERS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES IS VERY CLOUDY WHICH CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME IN SEEING THE GAUGES WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE. THE ROTORS AND THE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 1997. THE PADS AND ROTORS ARE BEING REPLACED A 3RD TIME BY DEALER. *AK

Jun 3, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE GLASS THAT COVERS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES IS VERY CLOUDY WHICH CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME IN SEEING THE GAUGES WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED DURING A COLLISION. AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

May 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES FAILED DURING A COLLISION. AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

May 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED DURING A COLLISION. AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

May 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES FAILED DURING A COLLISION. AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

May 12, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION, RECALL NOTICE SENT AFTER ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

May 12, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION, RECALL NOTICE SENT AFTER ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

Apr 22, 1998 Visibility

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE.

Apr 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FULLY WHEN LEVER IS PULLED.

Apr 22, 1998 Visibility

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE.

Apr 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FULLY WHEN LEVER IS PULLED.

Apr 16, 1998 Power Train

ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCURRENCES THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED. KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM IGNITON WHILE VEHICLE IS IN ANY GEAR. VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL FOR PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK

Apr 16, 1998 Power Train

ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCURRENCES THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED. KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM IGNITON WHILE VEHICLE IS IN ANY GEAR. VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL FOR PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK

Apr 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN A COLLISION.

Apr 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN A COLLISION.

Apr 1, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL WORK WAS TO BE COMPLETED ON THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID, HOWEVER VEHICLE ROLLED INTO DITCH DUE TO INCOMPLETED SERVICE.

Apr 1, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL WORK WAS TO BE COMPLETED ON THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID, HOWEVER VEHICLE ROLLED INTO DITCH DUE TO INCOMPLETED SERVICE.

Mar 13, 1998 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH.

Mar 13, 1998 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH.

Mar 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. *AK

Mar 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. *AK

Mar 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. *AK

Mar 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS WOULD NOT STOP COMPLETELY CAUSING ACCIDENT

Feb 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS WOULD NOT STOP COMPLETELY CAUSING ACCIDENT

Feb 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS MAKING GRINDING NOISE.

Feb 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS MAKING GRINDING NOISE.

Feb 17, 1998 Power Train

RECALL WORK CAN NOT BE DONE ON THE KEY INTERLOCK (TRANSMISSION) DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Feb 17, 1998 Power Train

RECALL WORK CAN NOT BE DONE ON THE KEY INTERLOCK (TRANSMISSION) DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Feb 16, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH. THE SEAT TRACK AND FRAME HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, YET THE MOVEMENT REMAINS.

Feb 16, 1998 Seats

DRIVER SEAT IS NOT STABLE, IT MOVE BACK AND FORTH.

Feb 16, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH. THE SEAT TRACK AND FRAME HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, YET THE MOVEMENT REMAINS.

Feb 16, 1998 Seats

DRIVER SEAT IS NOT STABLE, IT MOVE BACK AND FORTH.

Feb 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 40 TO 45 MPH WHEN THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES SOUNDED LIKE GRINDING METAL TO METAL. DEALER HAD SAID: THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN REPORTED MORE THE ONE TIME, BUT MANUFACTURER HAD NOT RECALLED THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER NOT CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 40 TO 45 MPH WHEN THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES SOUNDED LIKE GRINDING METAL TO METAL. DEALER HAD SAID: THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN REPORTED MORE THE ONE TIME, BUT MANUFACTURER HAD NOT RECALLED THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER NOT CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 29, 1998 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION CAUSED INJURY TO BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER.

Jan 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKING NOISE.

Jan 29, 1998 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION CAUSED INJURY TO BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER.

Jan 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKING NOISE.

Jan 21, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP SAFETY CAP COVER DESIGN DECREASES VISIBILITY SEVERELY.

Jan 21, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS A BLIND SPOT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING POOR VISIBLITY WHEN DRIVING, CAN'T SEE WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, NOT ABLE TO CORRECT IT. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP SAFETY CAP COVER DESIGN DECREASES VISIBILITY SEVERELY.

Jan 21, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS A BLIND SPOT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING POOR VISIBLITY WHEN DRIVING, CAN'T SEE WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, NOT ABLE TO CORRECT IT. *AK

Jan 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY ABS BRAKES. *AK

Jan 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY ABS BRAKES. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR RELAY FAILED.

Jan 13, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR RELAY FAILED.

Jan 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID.

Jan 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID.

Jan 6, 1998 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION LEFT IN DRIVE, ENGINE TURNED OFF AND KEYS REMOVED FROM IGNITION. INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED , CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS IN OFFICE PARKING LOT, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE PRIOR TO RECALL (97V-213). *AK

Jan 6, 1998 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION LEFT IN DRIVE, ENGINE TURNED OFF AND KEYS REMOVED FROM IGNITION. INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED , CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS IN OFFICE PARKING LOT, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE PRIOR TO RECALL (97V-213). *AK

Jan 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING & HAD APPLIED THE BRAKES, A LOUD, GRINDING NOISE COULD BE HEARD. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER & INFORMED NOTHING WAS WRONG 1ST TIME. THE 2ND TIME NOISE HEARD, WAS INFORMED A CRACK DEVELOPED IN FRONT BRAKES & IT WAS REPAIRED. THE 3RD TIME, NOISE HEARD AGAIN & AGAIN THE MECHANIC SAID NOTHING W...

Jan 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING & HAD APPLIED THE BRAKES, A LOUD, GRINDING NOISE COULD BE HEARD. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER & INFORMED NOTHING WAS WRONG 1ST TIME. THE 2ND TIME NOISE HEARD, WAS INFORMED A CRACK DEVELOPED IN FRONT BRAKES & IT WAS REPAIRED. THE 3RD TIME, NOISE HEARD AGAIN & AGAIN THE MECHANIC SAID NOTHING W...

Jan 3, 1998 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT BEGINS TO FLASH.

Jan 3, 1998 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT BEGINS TO FLASH.

Jan 2, 1998 Visibility

HEADLIGHTS ARE AIMED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. WINDSHIELD SPARKLES, CAUSING IT TO BLIND THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jan 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE AIMED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. WINDSHIELD SPARKLES, CAUSING IT TO BLIND THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jan 2, 1998 Visibility

HEADLIGHTS ARE AIMED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. WINDSHIELD SPARKLES, CAUSING IT TO BLIND THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jan 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE AIMED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. WINDSHIELD SPARKLES, CAUSING IT TO BLIND THE CONSUMER. *AK

Dec 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Dec 30, 1997 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FAILED.

Dec 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONT END COLLISION, NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN INJURIES TO CONSUMER.

Dec 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Dec 30, 1997 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FAILED.

Dec 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONT END COLLISION, NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN INJURIES TO CONSUMER.

Dec 29, 1997 Suspension

THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT PROTECT FRONT END OF CAR. FRONT END HITS ROAD WHEN VEHICLE CROSSES SHALLOW DIPS IN ROADWAY.

Dec 29, 1997 Suspension

THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT PROTECT FRONT END OF CAR. FRONT END HITS ROAD WHEN VEHICLE CROSSES SHALLOW DIPS IN ROADWAY.

Dec 25, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE SITS TO LOW TO THE GROUND. VEHICLE BOTTOMS OUT ON SPEED BUMPS WITH 4 ADULTS RIDING.

Dec 25, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE SITS TO LOW TO THE GROUND. VEHICLE BOTTOMS OUT ON SPEED BUMPS WITH 4 ADULTS RIDING.

Dec 22, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON TWO OCCASIONS RESULTED IN A COLLISION.

Dec 22, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON TWO OCCASIONS RESULTED IN A COLLISION.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

SOLENOID SHIFT INTERLOCK CONNECTOR FAILED, ACCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO FAILURE.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

SOLENOID SHIFT INTERLOCK CONNECTOR FAILED, ACCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO FAILURE.

Dec 3, 1997 Suspension

FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION MAKES ROUGH NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES AT SPEEDS 20-30 MPH.

Dec 3, 1997 Suspension

FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION MAKES ROUGH NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES AT SPEEDS 20-30 MPH.

Nov 28, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 28, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT END MAKES A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE UPON APPLYING BRAKES AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT END MAKES A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE UPON APPLYING BRAKES AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS. *AK

Nov 20, 1997 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A LEVEL STREET, CAME OUT OF THE HOUSE AND THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED FORWARD AND HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER HAS SLIPPED INTO GEAR SEVERAL TIMES WHILE THE LEVER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. *AK *SLC

Nov 20, 1997 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A LEVEL STREET, CAME OUT OF THE HOUSE AND THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED FORWARD AND HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER HAS SLIPPED INTO GEAR SEVERAL TIMES WHILE THE LEVER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. *AK *SLC

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES AND COMING TO FULL STOPS, BRAKES HAVE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE NOISE IS INTERMITTENT. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES AND COMING TO FULL STOPS, BRAKES HAVE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE NOISE IS INTERMITTENT. *AK

Nov 12, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK LOCKING MECHANISM DISENGAGED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, ALLOWING DRIVER'S SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD/BACKWARD. DRIVER MADE SUDDEN STOP, SEAT SLID FORWARD, LAP BELT SQUEEZED DRIVER'S BELLY, RUPTURIED AMNIOTIC SACK. DEALER HAS NO PART TO CORRECT PROBL...

Nov 12, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK LOCKING MECHANISM DISENGAGED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, ALLOWING DRIVER'S SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD/BACKWARD. DRIVER MADE SUDDEN STOP, SEAT SLID FORWARD, LAP BELT SQUEEZED DRIVER'S BELLY, RUPTURIED AMNIOTIC SACK. DEALER HAS NO PART TO CORRECT PROBL...

Nov 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY. WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE EACH TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TALKED TO DEALER & MANUFACTURER, BUT NOTHING WILL BE DONE. *AK

Nov 12, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK LOCKING MECHANISM DISENGAGED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, ALLOWING DRIVER'S SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD/BACKWARD. DRIVER MADE SUDDEN STOP, SEAT SLID FORWARD, LAP BELT SQUEEZED DRIVER'S BELLY, RUPTURIED AMNIOTIC SACK. DEALER HAS NO PART TO CORRECT PROBL...

Nov 12, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK LOCKING MECHANISM DISENGAGED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, ALLOWING DRIVER'S SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD/BACKWARD. DRIVER MADE SUDDEN STOP, SEAT SLID FORWARD, LAP BELT SQUEEZED DRIVER'S BELLY, RUPTURIED AMNIOTIC SACK. DEALER HAS NO PART TO CORRECT PROBL...

Nov 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY. WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE EACH TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TALKED TO DEALER & MANUFACTURER, BUT NOTHING WILL BE DONE. *AK

Nov 7, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE CAN TAKE THE IGNITION KEY OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL ON. *AK

Nov 7, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE CAN TAKE THE IGNITION KEY OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL ON. *AK

Nov 5, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES.

Nov 5, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES.

Oct 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER CLAIMS THAT THE CAR HAS LOUD SOUNDS COMING FROM THE BRAKE AREA WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, IT AFFECTS THE WAY THE CAR STOPS. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP BRAKES GRIND. MECHANIC HAS TOLD HER AFTER 4 TIMES, IN FOR REPAIR, THAT IS NORMAL. CONSUMER STATES METAL TO METAL GRINDING IS NOT NORMAL. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER CLAIMS THAT THE CAR HAS LOUD SOUNDS COMING FROM THE BRAKE AREA WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, IT AFFECTS THE WAY THE CAR STOPS. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP BRAKES GRIND. MECHANIC HAS TOLD HER AFTER 4 TIMES, IN FOR REPAIR, THAT IS NORMAL. CONSUMER STATES METAL TO METAL GRINDING IS NOT NORMAL. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Power Train

INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER KEY IS INSERTED. DILEMMA: OWNER ROCKED STEERING TO RELEASE MECHANISM. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Steering

INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER KEY IS INSERTED. DILEMMA: OWNER ROCKED STEERING TO RELEASE MECHANISM. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 65 MPH, WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, STEERED TO THE RIGHT, ENDED UP HITTING A CALL BOX HEAD-ON. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELT WAS WORN AT TIME OF ACCIDENT, BUT RECEIVED WHIPLASH. TOYOTA INVESTIGATOR CLAIMS WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO DEPLOY BECAUSE IT WAS HIT IN AN ANG...

Oct 28, 1997 Power Train

INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER KEY IS INSERTED. DILEMMA: OWNER ROCKED STEERING TO RELEASE MECHANISM. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Steering

INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER KEY IS INSERTED. DILEMMA: OWNER ROCKED STEERING TO RELEASE MECHANISM. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 65 MPH, WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, STEERED TO THE RIGHT, ENDED UP HITTING A CALL BOX HEAD-ON. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELT WAS WORN AT TIME OF ACCIDENT, BUT RECEIVED WHIPLASH. TOYOTA INVESTIGATOR CLAIMS WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO DEPLOY BECAUSE IT WAS HIT IN AN ANG...

Oct 21, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT HAS ALOT OF PLAY. WHEN BRAKING IT FEELS LIKE THE DRIVER IS GOING OUT OF THE WINDOW. *AK

Oct 21, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT HAS ALOT OF PLAY. WHEN BRAKING IT FEELS LIKE THE DRIVER IS GOING OUT OF THE WINDOW. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS AIRBORNE, AND ALSO HITTING A TREE IN WHICH THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO BE SEVERELY INJURED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS UNCONTOLLABLE PRIOR TO VEHICLE HITT...

Oct 17, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS AIRBORNE, AND ALSO HITTING A TREE IN WHICH THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO BE SEVERELY INJURED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS UNCONTOLLABLE PRIOR TO VEHICLE HITT...

Oct 15, 1997 Equipment

RADIO KNOB BROKEN. (MS)

Oct 15, 1997 Equipment

RADIO KNOB BROKEN. (MS)

Oct 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIIVNG 30-35 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN INTERSECTIONAL CRASH WITH FRONT END DAMAGES TOTALLING $5,000 DOLLARS, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED. 524328 DUPLICATE OF 817009, POSTED ON 03-NOV-98.*AK CONSUMER STATED HE WAS DRIVING 40-45 MPH.*JB

Oct 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIIVNG 30-35 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN INTERSECTIONAL CRASH WITH FRONT END DAMAGES TOTALLING $5,000 DOLLARS, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED. 524328 DUPLICATE OF 817009, POSTED ON 03-NOV-98.*AK CONSUMER STATED HE WAS DRIVING 40-45 MPH.*JB

Oct 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A GRINDING NOISE OCCURS WITHIN THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. DEALER STATES THE BRAKES ARE WORKING PROPERLY. HOWEVER, A PART IS BEING MANUFACTURED TO REMEDY THE GRINDING. ALSO ON ONE OCCASION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DIS...

Oct 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A GRINDING NOISE OCCURS WITHIN THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. DEALER STATES THE BRAKES ARE WORKING PROPERLY. HOWEVER, A PART IS BEING MANUFACTURED TO REMEDY THE GRINDING. ALSO ON ONE OCCASION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DIS...

Sep 29, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE STOPPED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, ANOTHER AUTO LOST CONTROL AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RECEIVE A BROKEN STERNUM. *AK

Sep 29, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE STOPPED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, ANOTHER AUTO LOST CONTROL AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RECEIVE A BROKEN STERNUM. *AK

Sep 17, 1997 Power Train Crash

OWNER PARKED VEHICLE ON SMALL INCLINE, SHIFTED TO PARK, REMOVED KEY, EXISTED VEHICLE, HEARD NOISE, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, HIT GARAGE DOOR, EMERGENCY BRAKES NOT APPLIED, GEAR LEVEL SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. *AK AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS FOUND ON NEUTRAL POSITON. THE ROLL BACK HAD OCC...

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

QUITE NOISY, MAKING RUMBLING NOISES AND GRABBING, WHEN BRAKED WITH ANY SORT OF FORCE, DUE TO POOR MATERIAL IN BOTH FT DISC BRAKE PADS WHICH HAD BEEN FLAKING THE BRAKES REQUIRED THAT THE FT PADS BE REPLACED, IN ADDITION, FT ROTORS REPLACED SINCE THE LOOSE MATERIAL HAD APPARENTLY BEEN CUTTING INTO THE...

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PAD MATERIAL WAS FLAKING OFF RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO ROTORS ALSO.

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PAD MATERIAL WAS FLAKING OFF RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO ROTORS ALSO.

Sep 17, 1997 Power Train Crash

OWNER PARKED VEHICLE ON SMALL INCLINE, SHIFTED TO PARK, REMOVED KEY, EXISTED VEHICLE, HEARD NOISE, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, HIT GARAGE DOOR, EMERGENCY BRAKES NOT APPLIED, GEAR LEVEL SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. *AK AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS FOUND ON NEUTRAL POSITON. THE ROLL BACK HAD OCC...

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

QUITE NOISY, MAKING RUMBLING NOISES AND GRABBING, WHEN BRAKED WITH ANY SORT OF FORCE, DUE TO POOR MATERIAL IN BOTH FT DISC BRAKE PADS WHICH HAD BEEN FLAKING THE BRAKES REQUIRED THAT THE FT PADS BE REPLACED, IN ADDITION, FT ROTORS REPLACED SINCE THE LOOSE MATERIAL HAD APPARENTLY BEEN CUTTING INTO THE...

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PAD MATERIAL WAS FLAKING OFF RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO ROTORS ALSO.

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PAD MATERIAL WAS FLAKING OFF RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO ROTORS ALSO.

Sep 12, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 25 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, HITTING A TREE IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 25 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, HITTING A TREE IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

VERY POOR HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Sep 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

VERY POOR HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Sep 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON APPLYING BRAKES HEARS A NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. BOTH TOYOTA AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED, THEY CLAIM THAT NOISE IS NORMAL FOR 1997 TOYOTA CAMRYS. *AK

Sep 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON APPLYING BRAKES HEARS A NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. BOTH TOYOTA AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED, THEY CLAIM THAT NOISE IS NORMAL FOR 1997 TOYOTA CAMRYS. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING A COLLISION. WHILE CAR STOPPED, THE FRONT WHEELS WERE STILL IN DRIVE. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK WHILE COMING TO A STOP ACCELERATED, CAUSING A COLLISON WHILE VEHICLE WAS BY IMPACT AND DRIVER OUT OF VEHICLE.*JB

Sep 2, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING A COLLISION. WHILE CAR STOPPED, THE FRONT WHEELS WERE STILL IN DRIVE. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK WHILE COMING TO A STOP ACCELERATED, CAUSING A COLLISON WHILE VEHICLE WAS BY IMPACT AND DRIVER OUT OF VEHICLE.*JB

Aug 28, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S ADJUSTABLE SEAT IS LOOSE, CAUSING IT TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH. IN ADDITION, FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL SIDEWAYS UNDER RAINY/SNOWY CONDITIONS. *AK

Aug 28, 1997 Suspension

DRIVER'S ADJUSTABLE SEAT IS LOOSE, CAUSING IT TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH. IN ADDITION, FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL SIDEWAYS UNDER RAINY/SNOWY CONDITIONS. *AK

Aug 28, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S ADJUSTABLE SEAT IS LOOSE, CAUSING IT TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH. IN ADDITION, FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL SIDEWAYS UNDER RAINY/SNOWY CONDITIONS. *AK

Aug 28, 1997 Suspension

DRIVER'S ADJUSTABLE SEAT IS LOOSE, CAUSING IT TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH. IN ADDITION, FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL SIDEWAYS UNDER RAINY/SNOWY CONDITIONS. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Seat Belts

THE NEW SEAT BELTS THAT IF PULLED OUT THEY LOCK UP. DRIVER'S SON GOT TANGLED UP AND HAD TO BE CUT OUT. THE MORE ONE MOVES THE TIGHTER IT GETS. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Seat Belts

THE NEW SEAT BELTS THAT IF PULLED OUT THEY LOCK UP. DRIVER'S SON GOT TANGLED UP AND HAD TO BE CUT OUT. THE MORE ONE MOVES THE TIGHTER IT GETS. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON THE ROAD ABOUT 40-45 MPH WITH ABOUT 4 VEHICLES IN FRONT OF THE COMSUMER WHEN HE SAW THE VEHICLES STOP, AND COMSUMER TRIED TO STOP BY STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT COULD NOT STOP IT ON TIME AND SMASHED FRONT OF VEHICLE OR REARENDED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDEN...

Aug 12, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON THE ROAD ABOUT 40-45 MPH WITH ABOUT 4 VEHICLES IN FRONT OF THE COMSUMER WHEN HE SAW THE VEHICLES STOP, AND COMSUMER TRIED TO STOP BY STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT COULD NOT STOP IT ON TIME AND SMASHED FRONT OF VEHICLE OR REARENDED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDEN...

Aug 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON THE ROAD ABOUT 40-45 MPH WITH ABOUT 4 VEHICLES IN FRONT OF THE COMSUMER WHEN HE SAW THE VEHICLES STOP, AND COMSUMER TRIED TO STOP BY STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT COULD NOT STOP IT ON TIME AND SMASHED FRONT OF VEHICLE OR REARENDED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDEN...

Aug 12, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON THE ROAD ABOUT 40-45 MPH WITH ABOUT 4 VEHICLES IN FRONT OF THE COMSUMER WHEN HE SAW THE VEHICLES STOP, AND COMSUMER TRIED TO STOP BY STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT COULD NOT STOP IT ON TIME AND SMASHED FRONT OF VEHICLE OR REARENDED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDEN...

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COULD HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 40MPH; TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE; HAD SAME PROBLEM; HAD CALIPERS, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COULD HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 40MPH; TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE; HAD SAME PROBLEM; HAD CALIPERS, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COULD HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 40MPH; TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE; HAD SAME PROBLEM; HAD CALIPERS, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COULD HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 40MPH; TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE; HAD SAME PROBLEM; HAD CALIPERS, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COULD HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 40MPH; TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE; HAD SAME PROBLEM; HAD CALIPERS, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COULD HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 40MPH; TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE; HAD SAME PROBLEM; HAD CALIPERS, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COULD HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 40MPH; TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE; HAD SAME PROBLEM; HAD CALIPERS, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COULD HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 40MPH; TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE; HAD SAME PROBLEM; HAD CALIPERS, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jul 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ON VEHICLE ARE GRINDING. THE GRINDING STARTED AROUND 800 MILES. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ON VEHICLE ARE GRINDING. THE GRINDING STARTED AROUND 800 MILES. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE SITS TOO LOW-MINIMUM GROUND CLEARANCE VERY LOW. ALSO HEIGHT IS TOO LOW IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR. VEHICLE RIDES ROUGH AND BOUNCY ON BUMPY ROADS. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE SITS TOO LOW-MINIMUM GROUND CLEARANCE VERY LOW. ALSO HEIGHT IS TOO LOW IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR. VEHICLE RIDES ROUGH AND BOUNCY ON BUMPY ROADS. *AK

Jul 1, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S SEATBACK ROCKS BACK AND FORTH AND MAKES NOISE WHEN TURNING. *AK

Jul 1, 1997 Unknown Or Other

PLASTIC PART FELL FROM BEHIND THE DASH BOARD AND LODGED BEHIND THE ARM OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING BRAKE LOSS/ACCIDENT.

Jul 1, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S SEATBACK ROCKS BACK AND FORTH AND MAKES NOISE WHEN TURNING. *AK

Jul 1, 1997 Unknown Or Other

PLASTIC PART FELL FROM BEHIND THE DASH BOARD AND LODGED BEHIND THE ARM OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING BRAKE LOSS/ACCIDENT.

Jun 23, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL MOVES UP AND DOWN EVEN WHEN LOCKED. DELAERS HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD APPEAR TO BE A DESIGN FAULT THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. *YH

Jun 23, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL MOVES UP AND DOWN EVEN WHEN LOCKED. DELAERS HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD APPEAR TO BE A DESIGN FAULT THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. *YH

Jun 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN ANY TYPE OF WEATHER OR SPEED, THE BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN ANY TYPE OF WEATHER OR SPEED, THE BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

May 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO HAVE BRAKING PROLEMS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. *AK

May 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO HAVE BRAKING PROLEMS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. *AK

May 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO HAVE BRAKING PROLEMS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. *AK

May 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO HAVE BRAKING PROLEMS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. *AK

May 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO HAVE BRAKING PROLEMS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. *AK

May 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO HAVE BRAKING PROLEMS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. *AK

May 7, 1997 Power Train Crash

SHIFTED TO PARK, R EMOVED KEY FROM IGNITION, VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WARDS OUT OF GARAGE, DOWN INCLINE, ALMOST RAN INTO CHILD AND DOG, REAREND OF VEHICLE HIT TWO MAIL BOXES, OTHER OBJECTS, KEY CAN BE REMOVED IN ANY GEAR, WITH DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK

May 7, 1997 Power Train Crash

SHIFTED TO PARK, R EMOVED KEY FROM IGNITION, VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WARDS OUT OF GARAGE, DOWN INCLINE, ALMOST RAN INTO CHILD AND DOG, REAREND OF VEHICLE HIT TWO MAIL BOXES, OTHER OBJECTS, KEY CAN BE REMOVED IN ANY GEAR, WITH DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Apr 17, 1997 Visibility

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT; NEXT DAY WENT TO VEHICLE & NOTICED REAR WINDOW HAD EXPLODED OR BLOWN OUT; TOOK TO DEALER WHO ORDERED REAR GLASS BUT FOUND MANUFACTURER STOPPED PRODUCING REAR GLASS. *AK

Apr 17, 1997 Visibility

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT; NEXT DAY WENT TO VEHICLE & NOTICED REAR WINDOW HAD EXPLODED OR BLOWN OUT; TOOK TO DEALER WHO ORDERED REAR GLASS BUT FOUND MANUFACTURER STOPPED PRODUCING REAR GLASS. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Steering

CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE ON NOV-08-96, ON NOV-15-96 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH THE STEERING TILTED ALL THE WAY UP. ALSO, HAPPENED A SECOND TIME 0N 22-NOV-96. TOOK VEHICLE TO DON MCGILL TOYOTA FOR REPAIRS BOTH TIMES. HAPPENED TWICE AGAIN IN DEC.-96 REPAIRED AT SAME DEALERSHIP AND THE STEERING IS ...

Apr 15, 1997 Steering

CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE ON NOV-08-96, ON NOV-15-96 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH THE STEERING TILTED ALL THE WAY UP. ALSO, HAPPENED A SECOND TIME 0N 22-NOV-96. TOOK VEHICLE TO DON MCGILL TOYOTA FOR REPAIRS BOTH TIMES. HAPPENED TWICE AGAIN IN DEC.-96 REPAIRED AT SAME DEALERSHIP AND THE STEERING IS ...

Mar 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH GOING 38 MPH AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP ON 3/27/97. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH GOING 38 MPH AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP ON 3/27/97. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Suspension

CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE ON JAN. 97, THE FIRST DAY THE VEHICLE BOUNCED AROUND, AND EVERY OTHER DAY THE FRONT END BOTTOMED OUT, SCRAPES-SCRATCHES ON BLOCK UNDERNEATH, CAN'T TURN WITHOUT STOPPING. AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR WHEN ON HWY IF NEEDED TO TURN. FIVE TOWN TOYOTA 516-377-2632 SAYS OWNER HAS TO STO...

Mar 18, 1997 Suspension

CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE ON JAN. 97, THE FIRST DAY THE VEHICLE BOUNCED AROUND, AND EVERY OTHER DAY THE FRONT END BOTTOMED OUT, SCRAPES-SCRATCHES ON BLOCK UNDERNEATH, CAN'T TURN WITHOUT STOPPING. AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR WHEN ON HWY IF NEEDED TO TURN. FIVE TOWN TOYOTA 516-377-2632 SAYS OWNER HAS TO STO...

Feb 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON FROM THE PASSENGER'S RIGHT SIDE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON FROM THE PASSENGER'S RIGHT SIDE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Unknown Or Other

INDICATOR LIGHTS ON THE DASH ARE TOO MINISCULE AND LOW IN INTENSITY.

Jan 30, 1997 Unknown Or Other

INDICATOR LIGHTS ON THE DASH ARE TOO MINISCULE AND LOW IN INTENSITY.

Jan 6, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS CAUSED DEATH, DURING ACCIDENT.

Jan 6, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS CAUSED DEATH, DURING ACCIDENT.

Dec 31, 1996 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES THAT WHEN SEAT BELTS ARE USED, THEY BECOME TOO TIGHT ON EITHER SIDE. *AK

Dec 31, 1996 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES THAT WHEN SEAT BELTS ARE USED, THEY BECOME TOO TIGHT ON EITHER SIDE. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE SPEED AND WITH STRONG FORCE PULLS ITSELF TO THE RIGHT SIDE. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE SPEED AND WITH STRONG FORCE PULLS ITSELF TO THE RIGHT SIDE. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Seats

THE CENTURY INFANT SEAT DOES NOT FIT IN THE CENTER OF REAR SEAT.

Nov 27, 1996 Seats

THE CENTURY INFANT SEAT DOES NOT FIT IN THE CENTER OF REAR SEAT.