toyota camry solara Problems
toyota camry solara 2007 Complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
i am an owner of a 2007 toyota solara with what i believe to be a serious safety issue concerning the low beam lights. when driving at night the lights cast a distinctive shadow and line with darkness at top and light at the bottom. and depending on the contour of the road at times it is impossible to see and presents a clear and present driving hazard. amd often on coming traffic think i have my high beams on and they put their high beams on blinding me to road ahead. after arbitration with a toyota representative the situation has not been addressed to my satisfaction. *nm
Reported in: DOVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 411CA30P87U
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
merging onto the freeway into fast-moving traffic, the car hesitated for several seconds before it downshifted and started to accelerate. on-coming cars had to brake and honked at me. that can be a dangerous situation. *jb
Reported in: UPPER MARLBORO MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P07U
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i have a 2007 toyota solara sle. i experienced throttle / shift lag when starting out from a dead start.the tachometer will jump to 1500 or higher rpms before the car moves. *ak
Reported in: RIVERVIEW FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. according to the contact, the owner's manual states that there is a seat belt warning chime for the seat belts. he stated that his vehicle does not have that feature. he took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that his vehicle does not have that safety feature. however, the manufacturer verified his vin and confirmed that the vehicle does have that feature. he contacted the dealer again and they repeated their previous statement. the technician at the dealer performed a diagnostic test that indicated the feature was not on the vehicle as it should have been. the contact feels that this is major safety hazard. the current mileage is 2,500 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P37U
EQUIPMENT
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. according to the contact, the owner's manual states that there is a seat belt warning chime for the seat belts. he stated that his vehicle does not have that feature. he took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that his vehicle does not have that safety feature. however, the manufacturer verified his vin and confirmed that the vehicle does have that feature. he contacted the dealer again and they repeated their previous statement. the technician at the dealer performed a diagnostic test that indicated the feature was not on the vehicle as it should have been. the contact feels that this is major safety hazard. the current mileage is 2,500 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P37U
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
there is a major delay at times when the car is asked to accelerate- if going approx 20 mph and want to accelerate into fast lane you never know how long it will take the car to respond to the depressed gas peddle. the car also appears to drop a gear occ when slowing down. toyota states this is because the car has learned the way you like to drive and responds that way. won't allow anyone else to drive the car due to this danger and unpredictability has always acted this way.
Reported in: KENNESAW GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38PX6U
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
i recently bought a brand new toyota solara 2007 in april 2007. since then i have brought my car to the toyota dealer for more then 5 times in 3 months for the same defect. but they cannot repair it. i realized that the vehicle hesitate on acceleration on all occasion. whenever i make a turn (let or right turn) the car will "pause" and lost in power, lost of transmission for seconds. the car simply "retarded" and simply roll on the road without transmission control...whenever i need to step on gas to escape from a situation on the freeway, the car again will "pause" and hesitate, i regard that the car is "retarded". it simply lost in transmission during that short pause, i felt so dangerous on the road with such defaulted vehicle. i read on the compliant from nhtsa and surprise to find that there are so many of the camry owner are facing the same problem. the toyota solara is also a camry breed, hence i think these amount of complaints shoud warrant the government to act against the toyota manufacturer to do a recall and repair. i am very disappointed with toyota, i hope i will not be disappointed with nhtsa to start doing something good for us the consumer with all these complaints. sincerely.
Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P67U
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
i'm having the same problem with my solara. it hesitates all the time going around corners, highway acceleration is terrible. i talked to toyota about this issue and they are no help. they have posted a bulletin to kind of fix the same issue with the v6 solara, and the camry. they have nothing for the 4 cyl. they keep telling me that the cars transmission is responding the way it should be. something needs to be done about this. i keep taking it back to the dealership for them to reset the transmission back to the factory settings, but that only lasts for a week or two then its back to the hesitating. *jb
Reported in: MIDDLEBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P77U
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
purchased toyota solara aug, 2007. tires are @ 15k miles and the tread is shot. i contacted toyota and they stated see manufacturer for warranty. toyota stated they would sell me new tires and then warranty treadwarte. went to bridestone dealer and they would not honor tread warranty. so basically if you buy a new car you get no tire warranty. i think this is consumer fraud.
Reported in: ALISO VIEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P27U
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. the contact heard a loud, whining noise when she turned the steering wheel. the steering wheel was replaced twice within an eight-month period. the dealer stated that her type of vehicle had a reputation for this failure; however, it could not be duplicated. the current mileage was 10,500 and failure mileage was approximately 6,000. updated 01/17/08 *bf updated 01/17/08
Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P57U
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
merging onto the freeway into fast-moving traffic, the car hesitated for several seconds before it downshifted and started to accelerate. on-coming cars had to brake and honked at me. that can be a dangerous situation. the car also hesitates when just slowing down to turn a corner. it takes 5 to 10 seconds for the car to accelerate.
Reported in: MIDDLEBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
merging onto the freeway into fast-moving traffic, the car hesitated for several seconds before it downshifted and started to accelerate. on-coming cars had to brake and honked at me. that can be a dangerous situation. the car also hesitates when just slowing down to turn a corner. it takes 5 to 10 seconds for the car to accelerate.
Reported in: MIDDLEBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
throttle lag when merging into traffic or from stop. did not have this on my 1999 solara.
Reported in: HEDGESVILLE WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P37U
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. while driving at any speed, the vehicle would pull to the right. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle several times, but the failure continued. the current mileage was 2,848 and failure mileage was 254. updated 5/6/08 *cn updated 05/06/08
Reported in: PUNTA GORDA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P27U
SUSPENSION
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. while driving at any speed, the vehicle would pull to the right. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle several times, but the failure continued. the current mileage was 2,848 and failure mileage was 254. updated 5/6/08 *cn updated 05/06/08
Reported in: PUNTA GORDA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P27U
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
on the date in question, i was standing still at a red light. there was heavy rain. when the light turned green i proceeded through the intersection. the vehicle in front of me was approximately 5 car-lengths ahead of me. traffic suddenly came to an abrupt stop. i hit my brake, skidded the entire distance between myself and the vehicle stopped in front of me and hit it in the rear. my entire front-end was smashed in; the vehicle i hit was a late model ford explorer which sustained no damage. there were no injuries, however, my air bag did not deploy, my entire front end was demolished after proceeding a short distance at a low rate of speed. there were fluids leaking and smoke emanating from under the hood. the was declared by the police to be undriveable and had to be towed to a repair shop.
Reported in: EVANSTON IL || Crash: Y || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
2007 toyota camry with airbag light illuminated. consumer states that the airbag light has yet to be fixed. she believes this problem should be fixed due to the warranty. *kb the lock on the seatbelt was inoperative. *jb
Reported in: HEBER SPRINGS AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P07U
SEAT BELTS
2007 toyota camry with airbag light illuminated. consumer states that the airbag light has yet to be fixed. she believes this problem should be fixed due to the warranty. *kb the lock on the seatbelt was inoperative. *jb
Reported in: HEBER SPRINGS AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P07U
STRUCTURE:BODY
design defect-when it rains water pours in the drivers door ever since i bought the car/dealer and toyota refuse to fix it/ driver gets soaked when i open the door in the rain while still sitting in the drivers seat.
Reported in: CAMBRIDGE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P07U
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
on sept. 1, 2008, i was driving north through pa. on i-79. i was using the cruise control on my 2007 toyota camry solara for the first time. i pulled into a rest area. as i was about to pull into a parking space, i stopped for some pedestrians to pass by. when i took my foot off the brake to pull into the parking space, my car suddenly accelerated at a very high speed as if i had put my foot on the gas pedal all the way to the floor. i assure you, i barely touched the gas pedal. as a consequence, the car went over a high curb, went through a picnic area and down a hill into some weeds before i could bring it to a stop. i really had to push on the brake with all my strength. i had no control over the car or its speed. as a result, i hit a person walking in the picnic area and she sustained very serious injuries. i have received a careless driving citation and may be facing a major lawsuit. i feel i had no control over the vehicle and that it is unsafe to drive, at least with the cruise control. i believe the cruise control did not disengage when i pulled off the highway and put my foot on the break. i have not taken the car to a toyota dealership for fear they would just cover up the problem.
Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: Y || VIN #:
TIRES
leased a 2007 sle convertible. at 23k miles i had to replace all four tires. they were properly rotated as specified and two of the tires were showing the wires/inside linings! toyota told me to seek help from bridgestone - bridgestone told me to go back to toyota, it's a lease under it's mileage. toyota did not honor and blamed the tires for being too soft! unacceptable and i won't be getting another toyota since i had to spend over $600 in tires.
Reported in: RIVERVIEW FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
hesitation upon acceleration. happens every time.
Reported in: GRAYSON GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
my 2007 toyota solara power steering locked up initially 12/17/2009 while exiting a freeway offramp causing me to continue veering left into the curb fortunately with no injury to myself or car. the cars behind, also exiting, nearly slammed into me but had enough room to stop and swerve around. the wheel was locked for nearly 2 minutes then finally released while the car remained running with no engine failure. the same issue occurred 12/24/2009 in the evening while exiting a parking lot which again fortunately no one hit me. the steering wheel did not unlock for nearly two minutes again with no engine failure. currently the car is with toyota dealer and has had no past history of issues and undergoes regular scheduled maintenance. it is currently being further diagnosed after i filed a complaint 12/28/2009 since the service team representative was advising me the car will be released and to bring it in if another incident occurs. i am reporting this issue as the third time may be fatal to myself or others. it is unacceptable for a dealership to release a car which could cause fatality. as a result i am awaiting approval from the dealer to approve the change out all technical components that deal with the power steering.
Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. he stated that while starting the vehicle he heard clicking noises from the starter and the vehicle would not start. the contact was able to jump start the battery so that he could drive it to the dealer. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle stating that it was the ignition wire that was touching the 2nd wire causing an open circuit draw, they explained that it was in a protective harness and that this should have never happened and that this is a manufacturer defect. there were repairs which included a replacement battery and the ignition wire harness which was repaired as well at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 24753 and current mileage was 24803. updated 01/29/10. *lj updated 02/01/10*jb
Reported in: HOLLYWOOD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P17U
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. he stated that while starting the vehicle he heard clicking noises from the starter and the vehicle would not start. the contact was able to jump start the battery so that he could drive it to the dealer. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle stating that it was the ignition wire that was touching the 2nd wire causing an open circuit draw, they explained that it was in a protective harness and that this should have never happened and that this is a manufacturer defect. there were repairs which included a replacement battery and the ignition wire harness which was repaired as well at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 24753 and current mileage was 24803. updated 01/29/10. *lj updated 02/01/10*jb
Reported in: HOLLYWOOD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P17U
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. while driving approximately 35 mph the accelerator pedal became stuck. the contact was forced to repeatedly engage the brake pedal in order to release from the stuck position. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 80,000.
Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
toyota solara 2007 - in 2008 i brought in my solara in three times reporting to the dealer that the motor intermittently and will suddenly rev-up on its own when cruising with the engine feathered. it happens typically between 20 and 40 mph it does not go to full throttle but it is enough that it will catch me by surprise the brakes easily stop it. the dealer said there was nothing wrong (services records are at the toyota dealer here in lakeland fl). i tried turning off the ac thinking it was revering up from the compressor cycling on and off but made no difference. i have noticed however that if i'm playing an xm radio station with heavy base music it seems to happen more often - hope this helps you folks with your investigation. *jb
Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P57U
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
i own a 2007 toyota camry solara. my problem exist with a stuck pedal. when i am stopped at a light, and proceed to step on my accelerator momentarily sticks in a neutral position ,until it releases, while i am still moving forward with the same pressure on the gas pedal. i checked the owners manual and this is what it states: if the engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed, there may be a problem somewhere in the electronic throttle control system. my concern is this problem is associated with the recall, and my car is not on the recall list. i do not feel confident in toyota's explanation with all toyota cars. i do not know if my car was involved in the 1st recall with the floor mats, throttle control, or the gas pedal. i want to know who made my accelerator pedal and if my car will be repaired by toyota. i do not feel safe, that this problem with the pedal will make my car go out of control. if it is a defective part, has it been determined that when my pedal sticks it will accelerate out of control. with so many other toyota's being added to the list each day. i want to report that the camry solara should be added to this list. it is not safe to drive. this happens every time i drive the car. i am not currently driving the car. i expect all issues with acceleration be closely looked at by toyota, and the responsibility to repair at the cost of toyota be taken care of regardless of a recall letter being sent out to only the listed cars to date. this is a problem i did not anticipate, with a new car, and know it is due to defective materials used in the production of their cars. treat all fairly. i can not afford to pay for a repair, and should not be inconvenienced in making a car payment, when a car is sitting in my driveway. or should i be out on the road driving in a dangerous vehicle that has not been put on the recall list.
Reported in: WESTMINSTER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P77U
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1.twice within 1st year: the car accelerated quickly while i was driving on the road; it was hard to stop. i thought the floor mat was under the gas pedal. later, the car suddenly revved up and accelerated as i was leaving a parking lot. after i took my foot off of the gas, it kept increasing speed. nothing was in the way of the pedal that time. i was able to gain control. (the service tech told me the experience i relayed to him was not possible.) still, the car accelerates by itself, most recently three days ago. i had it set at 60 mph on cruise control. it wouldn't stay at 60. i had to decrease the cruise speed 3 or 4 times. i routinely have to manually reduce the cruise control speed by bumping the lever down. i have become used to this malfunction. toyota employees denied a defect and refused to repair the faulty parts. during the first 18 months, i took my car in approximately 20 times. no repairs were made. 2.rain enters above the driver¿s side window. odi id number:10242104 has been established because of the same complaint on the same make and model. 3.the right front tire had to be replaced twice during the first 6 months i had the car because the tires in that position damaged quickly for no legitimate cause. i had to buy a whole set of tires before the car had 18,000 miles on it because they were wearing so badly that they were unsafe. this coincides with odi id number:10269039 citing the same problems on another 07 solara convertible. 4.the soft top has unraveled in two places above the front windshield at the seam where it is sewn together. toyota¿s response has varied from: nothing wrong with it, i must have damaged it, and it isn't covered under warranty. 5.the electronic seat stuck. it was left in a forward position (as if to allow access to the back seat). the tech said the car didn't have power seat functions. i told him i'd paid for one on my itemized bill and i'd been using it. unrepaired, it resumed working by itself weeks later.
Reported in: SCOTTSBORO AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P77U
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1.twice within 1st year: the car accelerated quickly while i was driving on the road; it was hard to stop. i thought the floor mat was under the gas pedal. later, the car suddenly revved up and accelerated as i was leaving a parking lot. after i took my foot off of the gas, it kept increasing speed. nothing was in the way of the pedal that time. i was able to gain control. (the service tech told me the experience i relayed to him was not possible.) still, the car accelerates by itself, most recently three days ago. i had it set at 60 mph on cruise control. it wouldn't stay at 60. i had to decrease the cruise speed 3 or 4 times. i routinely have to manually reduce the cruise control speed by bumping the lever down. i have become used to this malfunction. toyota employees denied a defect and refused to repair the faulty parts. during the first 18 months, i took my car in approximately 20 times. no repairs were made. 2.rain enters above the driver¿s side window. odi id number:10242104 has been established because of the same complaint on the same make and model. 3.the right front tire had to be replaced twice during the first 6 months i had the car because the tires in that position damaged quickly for no legitimate cause. i had to buy a whole set of tires before the car had 18,000 miles on it because they were wearing so badly that they were unsafe. this coincides with odi id number:10269039 citing the same problems on another 07 solara convertible. 4.the soft top has unraveled in two places above the front windshield at the seam where it is sewn together. toyota¿s response has varied from: nothing wrong with it, i must have damaged it, and it isn't covered under warranty. 5.the electronic seat stuck. it was left in a forward position (as if to allow access to the back seat). the tech said the car didn't have power seat functions. i told him i'd paid for one on my itemized bill and i'd been using it. unrepaired, it resumed working by itself weeks later.
Reported in: SCOTTSBORO AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P77U
SEATS
1.twice within 1st year: the car accelerated quickly while i was driving on the road; it was hard to stop. i thought the floor mat was under the gas pedal. later, the car suddenly revved up and accelerated as i was leaving a parking lot. after i took my foot off of the gas, it kept increasing speed. nothing was in the way of the pedal that time. i was able to gain control. (the service tech told me the experience i relayed to him was not possible.) still, the car accelerates by itself, most recently three days ago. i had it set at 60 mph on cruise control. it wouldn't stay at 60. i had to decrease the cruise speed 3 or 4 times. i routinely have to manually reduce the cruise control speed by bumping the lever down. i have become used to this malfunction. toyota employees denied a defect and refused to repair the faulty parts. during the first 18 months, i took my car in approximately 20 times. no repairs were made. 2.rain enters above the driver¿s side window. odi id number:10242104 has been established because of the same complaint on the same make and model. 3.the right front tire had to be replaced twice during the first 6 months i had the car because the tires in that position damaged quickly for no legitimate cause. i had to buy a whole set of tires before the car had 18,000 miles on it because they were wearing so badly that they were unsafe. this coincides with odi id number:10269039 citing the same problems on another 07 solara convertible. 4.the soft top has unraveled in two places above the front windshield at the seam where it is sewn together. toyota¿s response has varied from: nothing wrong with it, i must have damaged it, and it isn't covered under warranty. 5.the electronic seat stuck. it was left in a forward position (as if to allow access to the back seat). the tech said the car didn't have power seat functions. i told him i'd paid for one on my itemized bill and i'd been using it. unrepaired, it resumed working by itself weeks later.
Reported in: SCOTTSBORO AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P77U
STRUCTURE:BODY
1.twice within 1st year: the car accelerated quickly while i was driving on the road; it was hard to stop. i thought the floor mat was under the gas pedal. later, the car suddenly revved up and accelerated as i was leaving a parking lot. after i took my foot off of the gas, it kept increasing speed. nothing was in the way of the pedal that time. i was able to gain control. (the service tech told me the experience i relayed to him was not possible.) still, the car accelerates by itself, most recently three days ago. i had it set at 60 mph on cruise control. it wouldn't stay at 60. i had to decrease the cruise speed 3 or 4 times. i routinely have to manually reduce the cruise control speed by bumping the lever down. i have become used to this malfunction. toyota employees denied a defect and refused to repair the faulty parts. during the first 18 months, i took my car in approximately 20 times. no repairs were made. 2.rain enters above the driver¿s side window. odi id number:10242104 has been established because of the same complaint on the same make and model. 3.the right front tire had to be replaced twice during the first 6 months i had the car because the tires in that position damaged quickly for no legitimate cause. i had to buy a whole set of tires before the car had 18,000 miles on it because they were wearing so badly that they were unsafe. this coincides with odi id number:10269039 citing the same problems on another 07 solara convertible. 4.the soft top has unraveled in two places above the front windshield at the seam where it is sewn together. toyota¿s response has varied from: nothing wrong with it, i must have damaged it, and it isn't covered under warranty. 5.the electronic seat stuck. it was left in a forward position (as if to allow access to the back seat). the tech said the car didn't have power seat functions. i told him i'd paid for one on my itemized bill and i'd been using it. unrepaired, it resumed working by itself weeks later.
Reported in: SCOTTSBORO AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P77U
WHEELS
1.twice within 1st year: the car accelerated quickly while i was driving on the road; it was hard to stop. i thought the floor mat was under the gas pedal. later, the car suddenly revved up and accelerated as i was leaving a parking lot. after i took my foot off of the gas, it kept increasing speed. nothing was in the way of the pedal that time. i was able to gain control. (the service tech told me the experience i relayed to him was not possible.) still, the car accelerates by itself, most recently three days ago. i had it set at 60 mph on cruise control. it wouldn't stay at 60. i had to decrease the cruise speed 3 or 4 times. i routinely have to manually reduce the cruise control speed by bumping the lever down. i have become used to this malfunction. toyota employees denied a defect and refused to repair the faulty parts. during the first 18 months, i took my car in approximately 20 times. no repairs were made. 2.rain enters above the driver¿s side window. odi id number:10242104 has been established because of the same complaint on the same make and model. 3.the right front tire had to be replaced twice during the first 6 months i had the car because the tires in that position damaged quickly for no legitimate cause. i had to buy a whole set of tires before the car had 18,000 miles on it because they were wearing so badly that they were unsafe. this coincides with odi id number:10269039 citing the same problems on another 07 solara convertible. 4.the soft top has unraveled in two places above the front windshield at the seam where it is sewn together. toyota¿s response has varied from: nothing wrong with it, i must have damaged it, and it isn't covered under warranty. 5.the electronic seat stuck. it was left in a forward position (as if to allow access to the back seat). the tech said the car didn't have power seat functions. i told him i'd paid for one on my itemized bill and i'd been using it. unrepaired, it resumed working by itself weeks later.
Reported in: SCOTTSBORO AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P77U
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate at a traffic light and the vehicle did not move forward nor did the speed increase. when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle remained in an idle neutral position. the dealer informed the contact that her vin was not a part of any recalls and that she would be responsible for the cost of a diagnostic test. the dealer refused to perform a diagnostic test after the contact agreed to pay the fee. the failure mileage was 27,000. the consumer stated the accelerator would become stuck while driving. as she proceeded to step on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would move forward, under continuous foot pressure the pedal would get stuck and momentarily stayed in an idled position for several seconds. the vehicle would then jump forward back into the drive position. updated 04/07/10
Reported in: WESTMINISTER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P77U
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
i have a 2007 toyota solara with a v-6 engine. at 79000 miles the water pump failed catastrophically and took out the timing belt, which caused the car to quit in the middle of traffic.
Reported in: ATHENS AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P37U
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the passenger side hid headlight turns off while driving. i can turn it off and then back on, and it might stay on for 15 seconds to 15 minutes. now, the driver side hid headlight is starting to do it, too. i didn't realize i had no lights until i got up on the highway where there are no street lights.
Reported in: KANSAS CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P17U
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. while driving at speeds of 25 mph, the power steering failed. as a result, the contact was unable to maintain accurate control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. the vehicle was destroyed. the current and failure mileages were 24,000.
Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1FA38P37U
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i own a 2007 camry solara, my cars gas pedal gets stuck when i am at a stop light and proceed into traffic the cars momentarily stays in an idled position for several seconds, until it kicks forward and accelerates. i am afraid to drive the car and financially i am still paying for a car that is parked, because i do not feel it safe to drive. toyota needs to put the camry solara on the list. i took it to the dealership, and without the recall they refuse to even diagnose or repair my car, at my expense no less, i do not feel that solara owners should be ignored and financially responsible. i do not want to hurt myself or anyone else by taking a chance on driving a car that is out of control. put the solara's on the recall list, and make myself and other drivers at ease with a repair and gas pedal replacement immediately.
Reported in: WESTMINSTER CO || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara convertible. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph approaching a stop signal. when pressure was applied to the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly surged forward and crashed into a cement wall. a police report was filed for the incident. the vehicle sustained damages. the contact did not report any injuries. the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop for repairs and to an authorized dealer for inspection. the technician was unable to determine what caused the failure. the failure mileage was 16,500. the current mileage was 17,000. updated 05/20/10. *lj updated 08/31/10*jb
Reported in: WAYLAND MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1FA38P67U
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. the contact stated that she noticed that the drivers side window was missing. upon further inspection, she found the window had fallen into the door panel; however, she was unable to remove the window. the dealer stated that the window cable had fractured, causing the window to fall. the dealer made repairs to the window at the expense of the manufacturer. the approximate failure and current mileages were 20,000. updated 05/25/10 updated 6/3/10 *cn the window regulator and motor assembly were replaced. updated 06/24/10.*jb
Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P17U
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
2007 toyota solara. consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration for the first few months after the vehicle was purchased. the consumer stated the vehicle would lurch forward while at a stop light or stop sign. it didn't happen every time, only intermittently. when it did happen, the engine was accelerating and the consumer had to press very hard on the brake or place the transmission in neutral to prevent the vehicle from going any further. the consumer also complained of a rough idle. the rough idle was due to crack in the spark plug. a few times the vehicle would accelerate while on the highway. also, the check engine light illuminated. *jb
Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CA30P77U
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2007 toyota solara. consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration for the first few months after the vehicle was purchased. the consumer stated the vehicle would lurch forward while at a stop light or stop sign. it didn't happen every time, only intermittently. when it did happen, the engine was accelerating and the consumer had to press very hard on the brake or place the transmission in neutral to prevent the vehicle from going any further. the consumer also complained of a rough idle. the rough idle was due to crack in the spark plug. a few times the vehicle would accelerate while on the highway. also, the check engine light illuminated. *jb
Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CA30P77U
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
when i was existing from a freeway with speed of about 20mph, my car, a solara 2007 all of a sudden just went almost horizontally from right to left with a fast speed. luckily, there was no car coming. i applied brake as hard as i could and stopped to check. everything is normal, tires are good. i brought the care to dealer, but they said it's not on recall list and i have to pay for the service.
Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007 toyota solara. consumer expresses discontent with response from dealership regarding vehicle problems *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly stalled which left him with no power and unable to control the vehicle in a rainstorm. the consumer did manage to get to the nearest exit safely. *jb
Reported in: NORTH EASTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 toyota solara. consumer expresses discontent with response from dealership regarding vehicle problems *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly stalled which left him with no power and unable to control the vehicle in a rainstorm. the consumer did manage to get to the nearest exit safely. *jb
Reported in: NORTH EASTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph, attempting to make a left turn. the engine rpms began to increase excessively and increased acceleration without warning. when the brake pedal was engaged there was no power response which caused the vehicle to crash into another vehicle, and then continued to accelerate. the gear was shifted into the neutral position and the vehicle was driven against the curb to stop. a police report was filed of the incident. there was no personal injury. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to duplicate the problem. the identical failure recurred two years later. there was no injury. the failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
Reported in: SUGAR LAND TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1CA30P87U
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the passenger side headlamp turns off after approx. two minutes. i can turn the lights off then back on and the light will come back on. then approx. 2 minutes later it will turn off again. i have replaced the bulb twice already. toyota stated they can take a look at it to try to determine the problem, but they want to charge me for it. i believe this is a safety defect and not normal wear and tear.
Reported in: FONTANA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P67U
STRUCTURE
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. the contact stated that the arm rest latch interfered with his arm because it sprung up. the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer who stated that the entire arm rest assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
Reported in: MARENGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P67U
STEERING
2007 solara convertible continually veers to the right while driving at any speed and particularly when braking. this has been occurring since august 2009 when i bought the vehicle. i do not know whether or not this was occurring earlier than that but i suspect it may have been. i have had the tires aligned three times and those alignments did not correct the problem at all. no accident has occurred; however, it is difficult and dangerous to have to continually pull the car to the left to compensate. also, the car is on it's third set of tires because of this steering deficiency and it has only 65,000 miles on it.
Reported in: ABILENE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
drivers side low beam (hid) for my 2007 toyota solara sport 4cyl has been turning off. i'm unsure if this is the sign of the bulb going out or if it is simply shutting off. it comes back on and has been working, then it will happen again. *ln
Reported in: BREA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the headlights unexpectedly failed. the high beam lights were then engaged in order to illuminate the roadway. moments later, the similar failure occurred with the high beam lights. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where both high beam bulbs and the head lamp assembly were replaced, at different times. the failure continued to recur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to dealer and they informed the contact that all four headlight bulbs would need to be replaced and possibly, the head lamp assembly. the vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure was 40,000.
Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P27U
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
hid headlight on passenger side "flickers" on and off. apparently this is an issue for many toyota vehicles with this type of headlight, and costs a significant amt of money to repair/replace. *tt
Reported in: PORTOLA HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P77U
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
high-intensity discharge (hid) headlights work intermittently. turning them off and back on temporarily ¿¿fixes¿ the problem, but one or the other will go out again after driving more than a few minutes. occasionally both go out during the same trip which can be a bit of a shock when it is dark and the road curves. online research seems to indicate that this is a common problem on solara & prius. replacement bulbs are extremely expensive and many customers state they don't always fix the problem.
Reported in: MASON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P17U
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry solara. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the headlights malfunctioned and shut off. the contact pulled over and shut off the vehicle. once the contact restarted the vehicle, the headlights resumed normal operation. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that the bulb and computer malfunctioned and caused the headlights to fail. the dealer suggested replacing the bulb and the computer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 48,000.
Reported in: KINGWOOD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P27U
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i was driving in city in the evening and noticed that the street appeared to darken. the passenger in my car told me to pull over so we could check the headlight. the driver headlights out. i went to the toyota dealership. they told me it might be the bulb but couldn't guarantee it. i could try it out for 160.00. and if it didn't fix the problem to come back and they'd check electrical. i was not foolish enough to do that. i tried the lights again for the next year and now both lights go on and off at will. at times i have had both go off. if i turn the headlight switch off and then back on again they lights return on sometimes. other times i change the setting and use the other setting to get both lights. i've been stopped by the local police for headlight out. i will be furious if i get a ticket or have to pay 2 k to get this fixed when it's a defect from the factory. toyota owns this!
Reported in: MERRIMACK NH || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i was driving in city in the evening and noticed that the street appeared to darken. the passenger in my car told me to pull over so we could check the headlight. the driver headlights out. i went to the toyota dealership. they told me it might be the bulb but couldn't guarantee it. i could try it out for 160.00. and if it didn't fix the problem to come back and they'd check electrical. i was not foolish enough to do that. i tried the lights again for the next year and now both lights go on and off at will. at times i have had both go off. if i turn the headlight switch off and then back on again they lights return on sometimes. other times i change the setting and use the other setting to get both lights. i've been stopped by the local police for headlight out. i will be furious if i get a ticket or have to pay 2 k to get this fixed when it's a defect from the factory. toyota owns this!
Reported in: MERRIMACK NH || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i was driving in city in the evening and noticed that the street appeared to darken. the passenger in my car told me to pull over so we could check the headlight. the driver headlights out. i went to the toyota dealership. they told me it might be the bulb but couldn't guarantee it. i could try it out for 160.00. and if it didn't fix the problem to come back and they'd check electrical. i was not foolish enough to do that. i tried the lights again for the next year and now both lights go on and off at will. at times i have had both go off. if i turn the headlight switch off and then back on again they lights return on sometimes. other times i change the setting and use the other setting to get both lights. i've been stopped by the local police for headlight out. i will be furious if i get a ticket or have to pay 2 k to get this fixed when it's a defect from the factory. toyota owns this!
Reported in: MERRIMACK NH || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
one or both headlights go out every minute or two. most often it is the right headlight, occasionally it is the left, and then a couple of times both went out at the same time. this occurs when the selector is set or automatic and manual.
Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P17U
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i was notified my right front headlight was out early in july, 2011. i took it to be repaired and was informed that a "module" needed to be replaced because these were 'high intensity" lights. on july 12,2011 the module was ordered by my mechanic and installed on july 13, 2012. in feb, 2012 my left front headlight went out. my mechanic ordered a new module on feb 15, 2012 and was installed on march 1, 2012. in june, 2012 i was stopped by police for having only one headlight. at that time my left headlight was out again (only 3 months later). within the next few days i noticed that intermittently my headlights would turn off while driving, sometimes the right, sometimes the left, and sometime both at the same time. if i switched from auto to on, both headlights would turn back on for about 5 mins then either one or both would shut off. if i switched from on to auto, the same would happen for a couple minutes.i returned to my mechanic, but upon driving and keeping the lights on he could not get the same thing to happen.that was on july 20, 2012. since that time, i have had to refrain from using my car after dark, because for no apparent reason, the lights will shut off. there are times i have all lights and then another driver will inform me that i have no headlights at all. i am aware that the toyota prius had an issue with this happening and am concerned that this is a problem with this car as well.these lights and modules are expensive to replace and having to replace them every 6 months or on a car that is less than 5 years old seems ridiculous while after replacing, the problem continues.the lack of headlights and not knowing when they go out is extremely dangerous and puts me and my family at risk for injury as well as others. i would like to know if this is a general problem with toyota cars with these type of lights or an isolated case.
Reported in: MILLTOWN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P17U
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry solara. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and unoccupied when it ignited into massive flames. the fire department was called to extinguish the flames. they informed the contact that the fire was contributed to electrical failures and that the fire originated from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a savage facility. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. there was a concurrent investigation associated with the failure under nhtsa action number: ea12006 (electrical system). the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Reported in: MADISON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P47U
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry solara. the contact stated that the headlights would randomly fail without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the headlights needed to be replaced. the dealer did not provide a reason for the headlights sporadically failing. the headlights were not replaced. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.
Reported in: COLUMBUS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE
cracks all over dashboard and glove compartment. cracks and peeling not warranted. car was previously garaged and also window cover to prevent heat. many claims against toyota for the same problem.
Reported in: WEST PALM BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the riders side front low beam head light operates intermittently. we received a fix it ticket; but the light worked the next day and got the ticket signed off. however the riders side low beam light continues to work and not work intermittently. out mechanic told us the high intensity light module needs to be replaced. it seems to me this is a safety issue toyota should address.
Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P57U
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
driver side low beam (hid) headlight turns off by itself in manual and auto modes. turning the light switch off and back on brings the headlight back on but only for a short period, then it goes out again. the problem was intermittent at first but is becoming more frequent and at times both headlights will flicker intermittently.
Reported in: TROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P77U
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
driver side low beam (hid) headlight turns off by itself in manual and auto modes. turning the light switch off and back on brings the headlight back on but only for a short period, then it goes out again. the problem was intermittent at first but is becoming more frequent and at times both headlights will flicker intermittently.
Reported in: TROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P77U
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
car accelerated high and went straight thru garage.
Reported in: LANCASTER TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1FA38P17U
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my 2007 toyota solara coupe l4-2.4l (2az-fe) has the engine oil consumption problem. this was confirmed by my service center and is in regard to the technical service bulletin t-sb-0094-11. the engine loses oil at rapid rate and gasoline gets in the oil, which could cause a fire. this is a serious engine problem which should be a recall. because toyota lists this problem only as a technical service bulletin, they say they are not required to contact the vehicle owner to make them aware of this problem. the repairs needed require major engine/piston work costing $5,000. they will not pay for this if the vehicle has over 60,000 miles. because i cannot afford $5,000, and i need the car to get to work, i am stuck with a useless and dangerous vehicle where the engine will seize up and die. who knows what tragedy this will cause if i am in the vehicle at the time.
Reported in: RED BANK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P37U
STRUCTURE
my dash panel is sticky cracking and in a state of deterioration . my concern is that in an air bag deployment parts of this cracked dash could impact my eyes like broken glass. this vehicle is garage kept and rarely used as it is at a vacation home. it does not sit in the sun or a parking lot. it is deteriorating on its own.
Reported in: HUDSON FALLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P57U
AIR BAGS
my dash panel is sticky cracking and in a state of deterioration . my concern is that in an air bag deployment parts of this cracked dash could impact my eyes like broken glass. this vehicle is garage kept and rarely used as it is at a vacation home. it does not sit in the sun or a parking lot. it is deteriorating on its own.
Reported in: HUDSON FALLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P57U
STRUCTURE
i have a 2007 toyota solara convertible that is in pristine condition. it is garaged and out the sun and is kept clean inside and out. a month after i purchased from a dealer the dash began cracking by the steering wheel, around the ignition and on the glove box trim. i took it to a interior trim specialist and said he has seen dozens of this model with the identical program. it begins as a small crack and then spreads like a spider web. it is a beautiful car that is not resellable with this problem.
Reported in: PALM BEACH GARDENS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P87U
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry solara. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the rpms increased excessively and the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. the contact stated that the brakes were depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle crashed into a gate. a police report was not filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 44,700. the vin was not available.
Reported in: BARSTOW CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:
ENGINE
there was no accident . i am reporting and filing a complaint about a "engine oil consumption problem" "major engine and piston problem." in my car a toyota solara 2007. this problem started 9 months to a year ago and i have to keep putting in oil so often (every month) it seems ridiculous as my car is only (6) years old and the problem started at (5) years old. i have enquired and see that there were many other complaints of the same type (service bulletins-t-sb-0094-11) previously. i strongly believe there should be a recall on this problem. this should not be happening to such a new car or at all for that matter. i have always believed in toyota cars i was under the impression they have one of the best engines made. what's happening! this is very disturbing to me. please respond. thank you.
Reported in: JACKSON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P97U
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
headlights went out while traveling at night at highway speed. lights alternately flickered on and off while switching between auto mode and on mode of headlight switch. one headlight finally went out again completely and both acting sporadically. vehicle is the sport model with the hid headlight system.
Reported in: DAWSONVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota solara. the contact stated that the head lights would sporadically fail, making it difficult for the contact to see the roadway while driving. the contact indicated that turning the head light switch off and on would correct the defect temporarily before recurring. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who replaced the light bulbs for the head lights but the defect was not remedied. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 65,000.
Reported in: POMONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P97U
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry solara. the contact stated that the vehicle would require an excessive amount of oil to be added every 500 miles. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that there was an oil consumption issue in the vehicle, which required the engine to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.
Reported in: VILLARICA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P27U
WHEELS
a low noise like the vehicle was being driven in a lower gear than drive. the vehicle was taken to david maus toyota. the service advisor stated the right front wheel bearing and hub were bad. i questioned a wheel bearing going out at 14000 miles. the service advisor said we should drive the car more. i contacted the toyota distributor who contacted the toyota service rep. the service rep said due to age toyota would not repair it. he further stated that the car should be driven more. i took the car to phillips toyota in leesburg, florida. they checked the vehicle and found both front wheel bearings and one front hub bad. they replaced both bearings and a hub. since this did not sound like a wheel bearing had it not been found, it could have caused the front wheels to lock up which could have resulted in an accident. there is no mention in any of toyota's material telling the customer that they should drive the vehicle a specified number of miles during a certain time period.
Reported in: SORRENTO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P27U
AIR BAGS
copy of an email sent to toyota: i am writing to complain about an issue that just arose with my toyota solara convertible. it is a 2007 vehicle that i love. i have taken care of it and drive it judiciously. i only have 31,500 (approximately) miles on this vehicle and have always taken it to the dealership at which i purchased it for maintenance, any recall repairs needed, etc. in addition to the above, this vehicle has never been in an accident of any kind, no matter how minor. the airbags have never been deployed for any reason. now, for my complaint: about a week and a half ago, the airbag indicator light came on the dashboard. i called my dealership and immediately made an appointment to have this examined. last thursday, the 17th of may, the service man at the dealership informed me the airbag on the passenger side is not working, cannot be fixed and the system needs replaced. i ordered said system since i do not want to be without the airbag protection. however… i am very upset about having to spend $700 to replace this needed system when nothing occurred to cause this system to fail. i know i need it and feel that i have tried to take care of the car and have not abused it. i realize regular maintenance is necessary and some things occasionally need to be replaced, such as, tires, brakes, etc. but an airbag system? really? my other car is a 2009 toyota rav 4 and i have also tried to care for this vehicle. i have never had an issue with the airbag in the rav 4 or any other car i have had in the past (since airbags were first installed in cars). this really, really upsets me!!! i and my husband are retirees and on a fixed income and really feel the expense for this item is horrible and wonder why something like this isn’t covered by toyota.
Reported in: CROSSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
driving at night got stopped by nj state trooper for having drivers light out.flipped light handle on and off light came back on. ten minutes later had the same problem.
Reported in: JACKSON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
driving at night got stopped by nj state trooper for having drivers light out.flipped light handle on and off light came back on. ten minutes later had the same problem.
Reported in: JACKSON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
i bought the car with the odometer reading 69,566 miles on the engine . i change the oil (5-20w) and filter and within a couple of thousand of miles i heard small knocking like a deep bearing going bad. i check the oil and discovered it was not registering on the oil stick. it needed nearly 3 quarts of oil. the toyota solara burns too much oil to be safe. the car could of had a catastrophic accident by freezing up on the freeway. i believe toyota engineered and produced a defective engine and is trying to cover it up by telling the buyers "its normal' to have oil consumption 1 quart every 600 miles". the owners manual states to "change your oil every 4,500 miles. this is a contradiction as adding 1 quart of new oil every 600 miles is effectively changing your oil by default. who is toyota kidding? i have 10k to pay off the loan. i want toyota to fix the problem and be a responsible corporation.
Reported in: MOORPARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CE30P07U
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i noticed my dashboard was sticky and cracking and melting. i immediately went to the toyota dealership in pompano beach. pictures were taken by the dealership and submitted to toyota demonstrating the defects. i received a letter from toyota refusing to do anything to fix the problem. i contacted toyota myself and spoke to several people in the company voicing my concerns and demanded someone investigate this problem as i have done my own investigation noting that every toyota of my model and age have the same issues with the dashboard and interior melting and cracking. i was told both by letter and on the phone that my car was over the warrantee and they would not be responsible . i told toyota that this was a safety hazard and their product was inferior and that my 2002 honda accord did not have issues melting so why should my 2007 toyota be literally melting and cracking.
Reported in: LAUDERHILL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P57U
STRUCTURE:BODY
all of a sudden, the dashboard on my solar became sticky and started to crack in multiple spots. after doing a little research online, i learned that the solara and other toyota models had issues with the dashboards. i learned that my issues was not isolated. countless other toyota owners were reporting the same issue online. shortly after learning this, i took my solara to my local toyota dealership for assistance and was told "there is nothing we can do for you". toyota acknowledged and recognized the issue with my dashboard - even made mention of customers with the same issue - yet refused to take any action. in summary, i was told by toyota that the repair cost of my damaged dashboard - despite their knowledge of the poor quality materials used in its construction - would not be coved by toyota. additionally, i was told that the cost of a replacement dashboard would cost as much as $2000 and that the new dash my in fact also show signs of cracking shortly after installation. how can toyota ignore this matter when so many other owners too have reported this matter.
Reported in: MIAMI LAKES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P77U
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
dashboard is melting. very sticky. and reflecting on windshield.
Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CA30PX7U
STRUCTURE:BODY
dashboard is melting and is sticky to the touch. this condition is leaving a very dangerous glare on the windshield making it almost impossible to see through in the afternoon
Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1CA30P57U
STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry solara. the contact stated that the dashboard was melting causing a glare, which impaired the drivers view of the road. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where a remedy was not available for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 17,800.
Reported in: INVERNESS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P57U
STRUCTURE:BODY
the dashboard has been sticky for 3 years, with a glare on the right side when driving. i have contacted my toyota dealer x3 during routine maintainence and have told them the problem. toyota says they are not responsible for this and it is out of warranty and i can have it replaced for more than $3,000.00. toyota denies that this is a manufacturer problem. my glove compartment has cracked and split also, even though i have not opened the glove compartment in 1 year. there is a web site-"sticky dashboard/toyota solara with over 700 complaints, and toyota denies any knowledge of this web site. i have notified toyota corporate office with this complaint, case# 1401170834 over 18 months ago with no follow-up from toyota. on august 27, wfla tv from tampa, florida had a segment on a venice toyota owner with the same sticky dashboard melting problem and toyota refusing to fix his problem. my car is essential to my work and other commitments, and i hope this can be resolved in the near future. thank-you.
Reported in: OSPREY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P97U
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the dashboard has been sticky for 3 years, with a glare on the right side when driving. i have contacted my toyota dealer x3 during routine maintainence and have told them the problem. toyota says they are not responsible for this and it is out of warranty and i can have it replaced for more than $3,000.00. toyota denies that this is a manufacturer problem. my glove compartment has cracked and split also, even though i have not opened the glove compartment in 1 year. there is a web site-"sticky dashboard/toyota solara with over 700 complaints, and toyota denies any knowledge of this web site. i have notified toyota corporate office with this complaint, case# 1401170834 over 18 months ago with no follow-up from toyota. on august 27, wfla tv from tampa, florida had a segment on a venice toyota owner with the same sticky dashboard melting problem and toyota refusing to fix his problem. my car is essential to my work and other commitments, and i hope this can be resolved in the near future. thank-you.
Reported in: OSPREY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P97U
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i recently bought this car from a friend. did not realize until after i purchased the car that the dashboard is a lot worse than i thought. it is gummy and cracked all over. i bought the car because the exterior looks great and it runs like new, but the dashboard now appears to be a real problem. it will be expensive and how do i know the same thing will not happen to the new one. i along with hundreds and soon to be thousands of people who feel toyota should do something about this issue. it could turn into a safety issue if the air bags are affected.
Reported in: POMPANO BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1FA38P17U