FaultScore

FaultScore report

2000 Toyota Camry Solara problems

Owners have filed 80 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara with NHTSA between 2000 and 2020. The largest single group is the brakes. Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 10 worst.

D

FaultScore 61/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Toyota Camry Solara.

How this is worked out

The numbers

80

Complaints

15

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

8

Injuries reported

2 complaints report a death.

50,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

37%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 36 vs 50 Severity 100 vs 50 Early failure 63 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 36
Against the median year of the Toyota Camry Solara. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
31.3% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 63
37% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2000 compares with every other Toyota Camry Solara

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2000 Toyota Camry Solara

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Brakes 10 12.5%

3 crashes, 0 fires · median 27,225 mi

Engine & Cooling 9 11.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 60,000 mi

Tires 8 10.0%

Median failure at 20,000 miles

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 7 8.8%

Median failure at 91,000 miles

Acceleration & Cruise Control 6 7.5%

5 crashes, 0 fires · median 50,000 mi

Airbags 6 7.5%

6 crashes, 0 fires · median 95,000 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 6 7.5%

Median failure at 60,000 miles

Suspension 4 5.0%

Median failure at 55,405 miles

Body & Structure 4 5.0%

Median failure at 119,341 miles

Electrical System 4 5.0%

Median failure at 93,250 miles

Seat Belts 3 3.8%
Other & Unspecified 2 2.5%

Median failure at 78,000 miles

Equipment & Accessories 2 2.5%

Median failure at 4,843 miles

Seats 2 2.5%
Fuel & Propulsion 2 2.5%

Median failure at 46,500 miles

Lights 2 2.5%

Median failure at 15,000 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 1 1.3%
Wheels 1 1.3%

Median failure at 15,000 miles

Steering 1 1.3%

Median failure at 101,000 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

1,000 – 9,999 miles 4 10.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 5 13.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 9 23.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 8 21.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 6 15.8%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 3 7.9%
150,000+ miles 3 7.9%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Jul 2000 peak 4 Jul 2020

NHTSA investigations into the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

DP02004 Opened 30 Apr 2002 Closed 20 Jun 2002 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE SEIZURE

Recalls on the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

06E060000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

06E026000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

00V154000

SUSPENSION:REAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.

Risk: AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

NEW Bedford, MA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

2000 TOYOTA SOLARA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED, WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN.

NHTSA complaint #10929090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 150,000 miles Haledon, NJ Crash 1 injured

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

NHTSA complaint #10859799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 160,000 miles Hillsboro, OH Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CAR DEMOLISHED 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA.

NHTSA complaint #10350788 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 104,000 miles Evansville, IN Crash 1 injured

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. CAR HAD ALMOST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, SHE WAS ABOUT TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND SET HANDBRAKE AND CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN TO A BRING WALL. SHE CRACK C1 AND C2 VERTEBRAE AND WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 5 DAYS.

NHTSA complaint #10325164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 50,000 miles Wilmington, DE Crash 2 injured

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

OWNER OF 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY-SOLARA WAS ENTERING A MARVIN'S MARKET. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE PARKING LOT HER VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FOR APPROX. 55-60' AND CRASHED INTO THE MARVIN MARKET STOREFRONT PLATE GLASS WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED INTO THE MARVIN MARKET STRIKING A PERSON INSIDE THE STORE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED THROUGH THE STORE AND STRUCK A SECOND PERSON INSIDE THE STORE. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A REST INSIDE THE STORE AND ON TOP OF THE SECOND PERSON THAT WAS STRUCK. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE STATED TO THE RESPONDING POLICE OFFICER THAT THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND SHE IMMEDIATELY JAMMED HER FOOT ON THE BRAKES WITH NO SUCCESS.

NHTSA complaint #10314656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 40,000 miles Stamford, CT Crash 1 killed

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT MY SON'S FATAL 2000 TOYOTA SOLARA CRASH. HIS CAR WENT INTO FULL SPEED AND HIT THE TREES WITH SPEED CLOSE TO 100 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WITH 20 MPH LIMIT. UPDATED 03/10/10 *BF *TR UPDATED 9/21/2011*CW UPDATED 09/23/10

NHTSA complaint #10310958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 15,000 miles Berkeley, CA

WHEELS

I WANT TO SEE IF THE ARE RECALLS FOR MY CAR ?

NHTSA complaint #11340610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 15,000 miles Berkeley, CA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

I WANT TO SEE IF THE ARE RECALLS FOR MY CAR ?

NHTSA complaint #11340610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 15,000 miles Berkeley, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I WANT TO SEE IF THE ARE RECALLS FOR MY CAR ?

NHTSA complaint #11340610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW Bedford, MA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

2000 TOYOTA SOLARA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED, WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN.

NHTSA complaint #10929090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 78,000 miles Yuba City, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AM EXPERIENCING SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE OF MY 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THIS VEHICLE WAS A PREVIOUSLY OWNED WHEN I PURCHASED IT ON MARCH 17, 2016. AT TIME OF PURCHASE I REQUESTED A CARFAX REPORT. MY CHOICE TO PURCHASE WAS MADE UPON REPORT DETAILS I.E. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE RECORDS, INCLUDING ROUTINE OIL CHANGES. THE CARFAX REPORT SPECIFIED ALL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN APPLIED TO THIS VEHICLE AND WAS UP TO DATE. THERE WERE NO KNOWN MANUFACTURE RECALLS AND/OR ISSUES ON THIS VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I WAS UNAWARE OF ANY TROUBLESOME ISSUES ON THIS MAKE & MODEL, NOR WITH ITS ENGINE MODEL. AFTER MY OWN EXTENSIVE RESEARCH BEFORE SHOPPING FOR MY 2ND PREOWNED TOYOTA I NEVER DID COME ACROSS ANY SUCH INFORMATION REGARDING PROBLEMS/RECALLS & WOULD HAVE NEVER MADE THIS PURCHASE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A TOYOTA FAN & AM VERY DISPLEASED WITH THE ENGINE SLUDGE PROBLEMS I LATER DISCOVERED AND ALSO THE FACT THAT THE DEALERSHIP WHICH SOLD ME THIS PREOWNED TOYOTA COVERED UP & PROVIDED ME WITH A FALSE CARFAX REPORT. I HAVE MY PROOF OF ROUTINE OIL CHANGES + THE CARFAX REPORT SHOWING ALL PREVIOUS OWNERS(2) ALSO MADE ROUTINE OIL CHANGES. I FEEL I AM A VICTIM OF A MANUFACTURES DEFAULT IN THIS ENGINE MODEL. I HAVE OWNED MY PREOWNED TOYOTA FOR ONLY 5 MONTHS AND FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD IT SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY DUE TO ONGOING ENGINE TROUBLES I AM UNABLE TO TEND TO FINANCIALLY & DO NOT WISH TO DO ANY FURTHER DAMAGE TO IT. I AM GREATLY DISAPPOINTED. [XXX] 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #10895813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 78,000 miles Yuba City, CA

ENGINE

AM EXPERIENCING SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE OF MY 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THIS VEHICLE WAS A PREVIOUSLY OWNED WHEN I PURCHASED IT ON MARCH 17, 2016. AT TIME OF PURCHASE I REQUESTED A CARFAX REPORT. MY CHOICE TO PURCHASE WAS MADE UPON REPORT DETAILS I.E. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE RECORDS, INCLUDING ROUTINE OIL CHANGES. THE CARFAX REPORT SPECIFIED ALL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN APPLIED TO THIS VEHICLE AND WAS UP TO DATE. THERE WERE NO KNOWN MANUFACTURE RECALLS AND/OR ISSUES ON THIS VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I WAS UNAWARE OF ANY TROUBLESOME ISSUES ON THIS MAKE & MODEL, NOR WITH ITS ENGINE MODEL. AFTER MY OWN EXTENSIVE RESEARCH BEFORE SHOPPING FOR MY 2ND PREOWNED TOYOTA I NEVER DID COME ACROSS ANY SUCH INFORMATION REGARDING PROBLEMS/RECALLS & WOULD HAVE NEVER MADE THIS PURCHASE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A TOYOTA FAN & AM VERY DISPLEASED WITH THE ENGINE SLUDGE PROBLEMS I LATER DISCOVERED AND ALSO THE FACT THAT THE DEALERSHIP WHICH SOLD ME THIS PREOWNED TOYOTA COVERED UP & PROVIDED ME WITH A FALSE CARFAX REPORT. I HAVE MY PROOF OF ROUTINE OIL CHANGES + THE CARFAX REPORT SHOWING ALL PREVIOUS OWNERS(2) ALSO MADE ROUTINE OIL CHANGES. I FEEL I AM A VICTIM OF A MANUFACTURES DEFAULT IN THIS ENGINE MODEL. I HAVE OWNED MY PREOWNED TOYOTA FOR ONLY 5 MONTHS AND FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD IT SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY DUE TO ONGOING ENGINE TROUBLES I AM UNABLE TO TEND TO FINANCIALLY & DO NOT WISH TO DO ANY FURTHER DAMAGE TO IT. I AM GREATLY DISAPPOINTED. [XXX] 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #10895813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 78,000 miles Yuba City, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

AM EXPERIENCING SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE OF MY 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THIS VEHICLE WAS A PREVIOUSLY OWNED WHEN I PURCHASED IT ON MARCH 17, 2016. AT TIME OF PURCHASE I REQUESTED A CARFAX REPORT. MY CHOICE TO PURCHASE WAS MADE UPON REPORT DETAILS I.E. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE RECORDS, INCLUDING ROUTINE OIL CHANGES. THE CARFAX REPORT SPECIFIED ALL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN APPLIED TO THIS VEHICLE AND WAS UP TO DATE. THERE WERE NO KNOWN MANUFACTURE RECALLS AND/OR ISSUES ON THIS VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I WAS UNAWARE OF ANY TROUBLESOME ISSUES ON THIS MAKE & MODEL, NOR WITH ITS ENGINE MODEL. AFTER MY OWN EXTENSIVE RESEARCH BEFORE SHOPPING FOR MY 2ND PREOWNED TOYOTA I NEVER DID COME ACROSS ANY SUCH INFORMATION REGARDING PROBLEMS/RECALLS & WOULD HAVE NEVER MADE THIS PURCHASE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A TOYOTA FAN & AM VERY DISPLEASED WITH THE ENGINE SLUDGE PROBLEMS I LATER DISCOVERED AND ALSO THE FACT THAT THE DEALERSHIP WHICH SOLD ME THIS PREOWNED TOYOTA COVERED UP & PROVIDED ME WITH A FALSE CARFAX REPORT. I HAVE MY PROOF OF ROUTINE OIL CHANGES + THE CARFAX REPORT SHOWING ALL PREVIOUS OWNERS(2) ALSO MADE ROUTINE OIL CHANGES. I FEEL I AM A VICTIM OF A MANUFACTURES DEFAULT IN THIS ENGINE MODEL. I HAVE OWNED MY PREOWNED TOYOTA FOR ONLY 5 MONTHS AND FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD IT SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY DUE TO ONGOING ENGINE TROUBLES I AM UNABLE TO TEND TO FINANCIALLY & DO NOT WISH TO DO ANY FURTHER DAMAGE TO IT. I AM GREATLY DISAPPOINTED. [XXX] 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #10895813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 150,000 miles Haledon, NJ Crash 1 injured

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

NHTSA complaint #10859799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 235,856 miles Beaumont, TX

STRUCTURE:BODY

HOOD LATCH BRACKET BROKE.

NHTSA complaint #10712092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 101,000 miles Coatesville, PA

STEERING

THIS ITEM IS NOT A TOTAL FAILURE YET BUT IS HEADED IN THAT DIRECTION. THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING FLUID WHERE IT JOINS THE RACK AND PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY. WHEN THE FLUID ALL LEAKS OUT I WILL HAVE NO POWER ASSIST IN MY STEERING AND IT COULD COME AT ANY MOMENT. MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER ( DEL TOYOTA IN THORNDALE, PA) REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO ME WHILE THIS CAR WAS BEING SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE. I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED YET. A NEIGHBOR OF MINE TOLD ME THAT HE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS TOYOTA AVALON WHICH WAS A COUPLE OF YEARS OLDER THAN MY CAR. I AM REPORTING THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE MAYBE TOYOTAS IN MY AGE REGION ARE ALSO EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM AND TOYOTA IS NOT ADMITTING TO A COMPONENT WEAKNESS IN THE POWER STEERING AREA AND MIGHT EVENTUALLY AGREE TO FIX IT. I HAVE NOTICED RECALLS OF CARS UP TO AROUND 10-15 YEARS OLD WHERE THE PROBLEMS MANIFEST THEMSELVES OVER EXTENDED TIME PERIODS.

NHTSA complaint #10372948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 160,000 miles Hillsboro, OH Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CAR DEMOLISHED 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA.

NHTSA complaint #10350788 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 104,000 miles Evansville, IN Crash 1 injured

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. CAR HAD ALMOST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, SHE WAS ABOUT TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND SET HANDBRAKE AND CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN TO A BRING WALL. SHE CRACK C1 AND C2 VERTEBRAE AND WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 5 DAYS.

NHTSA complaint #10325164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 121,500 miles Acton, MA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I HAD A VERY TROUBLING ISSUE WITH MY 2000 TOYOTA SOLARA LAST WEEK. THE WIRING TO THE INSIDE FAN BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATED, WAS SMOKING BADLY AND NEARLY STARTED A FIRE IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR. LUCKILY I STOPPED THE CAR BEFORE THINGS GOT OUT OF HAND. I HAD THE WIRING AND THE VERY BADLY CORRODED RESISTOR REPLACED (P/N 20238) AT A COST TO ME OF $254.07. DOES NHTSA HAVE THIS ISSUE ON RECORD AS A SAFETY RECALL?

NHTSA complaint #10323994 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Antonio, TX

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2000 TOYOTA SOLARA SE GAS PEDAL STICKS. HARD TO STEP ON IT. CAR JERKS.

NHTSA complaint #10321612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Antonio, TX

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2000 TOYOTA SOLARA SE GAS PEDAL STICKS. HARD TO STEP ON IT. CAR JERKS.

NHTSA complaint #10321612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Essex, MD

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA SOLARA AND I JUST GOT MY BRAKES DONE AND IT WAS LIKE I NEVER EVEN HAD THEM REPLACED THERE GRINDING MY VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP THEY SQUEAK AND NOW MY IGNITION SWITCH IS BROKE WHEN I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE THEY TOLD ME I HAD TO MAKE ANOTHER KEY I MADE 2 BUT ITS THE SAME CONSISTENT PROBLEM NOBODY IS TAKING THIS MATTER SERIOUS AND IT REALLY IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE IN ESPECIALLY WITH YOUNGER AGE CHILDREN.

NHTSA complaint #10319067 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Essex, MD

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA SOLARA AND I JUST GOT MY BRAKES DONE AND IT WAS LIKE I NEVER EVEN HAD THEM REPLACED THERE GRINDING MY VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP THEY SQUEAK AND NOW MY IGNITION SWITCH IS BROKE WHEN I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE THEY TOLD ME I HAD TO MAKE ANOTHER KEY I MADE 2 BUT ITS THE SAME CONSISTENT PROBLEM NOBODY IS TAKING THIS MATTER SERIOUS AND IT REALLY IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE IN ESPECIALLY WITH YOUNGER AGE CHILDREN.

NHTSA complaint #10319067 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 50,000 miles Wilmington, DE Crash 2 injured

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

OWNER OF 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY-SOLARA WAS ENTERING A MARVIN'S MARKET. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE PARKING LOT HER VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FOR APPROX. 55-60' AND CRASHED INTO THE MARVIN MARKET STOREFRONT PLATE GLASS WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED INTO THE MARVIN MARKET STRIKING A PERSON INSIDE THE STORE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED THROUGH THE STORE AND STRUCK A SECOND PERSON INSIDE THE STORE. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A REST INSIDE THE STORE AND ON TOP OF THE SECOND PERSON THAT WAS STRUCK. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE STATED TO THE RESPONDING POLICE OFFICER THAT THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND SHE IMMEDIATELY JAMMED HER FOOT ON THE BRAKES WITH NO SUCCESS.

NHTSA complaint #10314656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 6,000 miles Rapid City, SD

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2000 TOYOTA SOLARA SLE CONV/2DR. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT MY BRAKES FOR YEARS. THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THEM. BUT THERE IS. SOMETIMES I CAN'T STOP/SLOW DOWN I FEEL I HAVE NO BRAKES. OR COULD IT BE THE GAS PEDAL. I HAVE DIFFERENT FLOOR MATS IN THE VEHICLE BUT IT STILL DOES IT. IT HAPPENS ONCE IN AWHILE. I LET A FRIEND DRIVE IT FOR AWHILE AND IT HAPPENED TO HIM. I TELL PEOPLE IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME IN MY VEHICLE IT WOULD BE BECAUSE OF NO BRAKES.

NHTSA complaint #10311884 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 40,000 miles Stamford, CT Crash 1 killed

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT MY SON'S FATAL 2000 TOYOTA SOLARA CRASH. HIS CAR WENT INTO FULL SPEED AND HIT THE TREES WITH SPEED CLOSE TO 100 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WITH 20 MPH LIMIT. UPDATED 03/10/10 *BF *TR UPDATED 9/21/2011*CW UPDATED 09/23/10

NHTSA complaint #10310958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 40,000 miles Stamford, CT Crash 1 killed

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT MY SON'S FATAL 2000 TOYOTA SOLARA CRASH. HIS CAR WENT INTO FULL SPEED AND HIT THE TREES WITH SPEED CLOSE TO 100 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WITH 20 MPH LIMIT. UPDATED 03/10/10 *BF *TR UPDATED 9/21/2011*CW UPDATED 09/23/10

NHTSA complaint #10310958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 91,000 miles Centerville, OH

VISIBILITY

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED IN A RAINSTORM WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA complaint #10282359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 4,843 miles Rapid City, SD

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT MY BRAKES ON MY SOLAR 2000, THE DEALER SHIP HERE IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA THEY WILL LAUGH AT ME, THEY DON'T DO ANY THING . I TELL PEOPLE IF ANY THING HAPPENS TO ME IN MY VEHICLE IT WILL BE BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES. I HAVE MY BRAKES DONE EVERY YEAR, AND I JUST HAD THEM DONE AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH NOISE AND SOMETIMES NO BRAKES AT ALL. I GET MY BRAKES CHECKED THREE TIMES A YEAR.

NHTSA complaint #10273964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 4,843 miles Rapid City, SD

EQUIPMENT

I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT MY BRAKES ON MY SOLAR 2000, THE DEALER SHIP HERE IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA THEY WILL LAUGH AT ME, THEY DON'T DO ANY THING . I TELL PEOPLE IF ANY THING HAPPENS TO ME IN MY VEHICLE IT WILL BE BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES. I HAVE MY BRAKES DONE EVERY YEAR, AND I JUST HAD THEM DONE AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH NOISE AND SOMETIMES NO BRAKES AT ALL. I GET MY BRAKES CHECKED THREE TIMES A YEAR.

NHTSA complaint #10273964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70,000 miles Eureka, CA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

I HAD A PASSENGER WHO REMARKED THAT THERE WAS A SULFUR SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF CAR WHEN RECIRCULATION AIR IS SWITCHED ON. I HAD NOTICED IT BEFORE BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK ABOUT IT. I'VE HAD LOTS OF MIGRAINE HEADACHES OVER THE PAST 5 MONTHS. WHEN I MENTIONED TO A MECHANIC HE SAID IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO THE SULFUR DIOXIDE POISONING ME.

NHTSA complaint #10245997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.