Owners have filed 99 complaints
about the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara with NHTSA between 2007 and 2025.
The largest single group is the body & structure.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 10 worst.
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.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 45
Against the median year of the Toyota Camry Solara. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 99
19.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 84
49% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2008 compares with every other Toyota Camry Solara
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
89.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
89.9%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
1214.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
2429.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1417.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
78.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
56.2%
150,000+ miles
33.7%
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.
Oct 2007peak 8Oct 2025
Recalls on the 2008 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
16V396000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
10V035000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 19,359 milesVicksburg, MICrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AS THE GEAR SHIFT WAS PUT IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE SPED UP RAPIDLY, OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR ENDED UP ABOUT 200' TO THE REAR THROUGH THE PARKING LOT, OVER 3 CONCRETE BUMPS AND ENDED UP ON A GRASSY AREA. NO ONE WAS HURT - LUCKILY. WAS THERE NOT A RECALL BY TOYOTA ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO OF 400,000 SIMILAR VEHICLES BECAUSE THE ENGINES WENT RACING OUT OF CONTROL? MANY DEATHS AND ACCIDENTS ATTRIBUTED TO IT? MY VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE AS HAVING AN ACTIVE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11291485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 19,359 milesVicksburg, MICrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AS THE GEAR SHIFT WAS PUT IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE SPED UP RAPIDLY, OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR ENDED UP ABOUT 200' TO THE REAR THROUGH THE PARKING LOT, OVER 3 CONCRETE BUMPS AND ENDED UP ON A GRASSY AREA. NO ONE WAS HURT - LUCKILY. WAS THERE NOT A RECALL BY TOYOTA ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO OF 400,000 SIMILAR VEHICLES BECAUSE THE ENGINES WENT RACING OUT OF CONTROL? MANY DEATHS AND ACCIDENTS ATTRIBUTED TO IT? MY VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE AS HAVING AN ACTIVE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11291485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 23,646 milesFort Lauderdale, FLCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWLY ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE BUSHES, SIDE SWEPT A TREE AND THEN LANDED ON A SIDE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE EVENT DATA RECORDER WAS REMOVED BY TOYOTA AND THE RESULTS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE WITHIN 30 DAYS. UPDATED 12/3/2014
NHTSA complaint #10614526 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesAustin, TXFire1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE A GARAGE WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE, COMPLETELY DESTROYING BOTH THE VEHICLE AND THE RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT TWO WITNESSES SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE SEATING AREA OF THE VEHICLE DURING THE INCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SMOKE INHALATION DURING THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10574488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,650 milesSarasota, FLCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DECEMBER 21, 2013. I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE FROM A LARGE PARKING LOT, FOOT ON THE BRAKE ALMOST STOPPED; ENGINE ROARED AND I CATAPULTED OVER THE PARKING CURB INTO AND THROUGH SOME BUSHES AND OUT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BUSHES ANGLING RIGHT AND INTO THE STREET. I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP AND PARK AT THE CURB APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FEET DOWN THE STREET. NO INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANY OTHER PERSON. OVER $5,000 DAMAGE TO CAR EXTERIOR EXTENSIVE SCRATCHES, BACK BUMPER CAME OFF; SOME UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE, DETAILS UNKNOWN TO ME. STILL IN BODY SHOP AS OF THE AFTERNOON OF JANUARY 8, 2014.
NHTSA complaint #10559063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,650 milesSarasota, FLCrash
STRUCTURE:BODY
DECEMBER 21, 2013. I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE FROM A LARGE PARKING LOT, FOOT ON THE BRAKE ALMOST STOPPED; ENGINE ROARED AND I CATAPULTED OVER THE PARKING CURB INTO AND THROUGH SOME BUSHES AND OUT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BUSHES ANGLING RIGHT AND INTO THE STREET. I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP AND PARK AT THE CURB APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FEET DOWN THE STREET. NO INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANY OTHER PERSON. OVER $5,000 DAMAGE TO CAR EXTERIOR EXTENSIVE SCRATCHES, BACK BUMPER CAME OFF; SOME UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE, DETAILS UNKNOWN TO ME. STILL IN BODY SHOP AS OF THE AFTERNOON OF JANUARY 8, 2014.
NHTSA complaint #10559063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Atlantic Highlands, NJ, NJ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The dashboard hasbeen cracking for some time. I have use leather oils & other products to reduce. has slowly worsened
NHTSA complaint #11694011 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clinton, MD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was recently informed about a previous recall on a dashboard issue I've been dealing with for years. I have a sticky cracking dashboard that imitates a smell in warm to hot temperatures. I have own this vehicle since 2014 and lived at the same address since 2006. Never have I been made aware of the recalls on this issue. I have vested a lot of money to keep this great car on great condition. And it would be good to receive consideration to have the problem dashboard replaced. The sticky dashboard also produces a glare on the windshield causing a blinding most of the time This makes driving challenging unless it's covered. I would really appreciate consideration on extending this recall for the safety of all those on the road ways. Please and Thank you!
NHTSA complaint #11683166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,731 milesJenks, OK
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Solara. The contact stated that upon inspection, the interior dashboard was sticky and had started to deteriorate. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the failure was linked to an undisclosed recall; however, the recall repair had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,731.
NHTSA complaint #11681853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesWadesboro, NC
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. Additionally, the dashboard was sticky and cracking. The contact was unable to clean or wipe the dashboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed about a recall and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #11553706 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomington, IL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TOYOTA has known about this problem for years. They also had knowledge regarding a recall and an extended warranty. Unfortunately, I was not made aware of their extended warranty until it was too late. This vehicle has the melting dash problem which has gotten to a "dangerous" level. The glare on the windshield makes it unsafe for drivers and pedestrians who may be in an area which causes them to be obscured. I know this car is older, but my son who is using this as a cheaper method of transportation doesn't drive it much. It only now has 95,000 miles on it and has always been well maintained. The local dealer gave me a price of $2,500.00 to replace this dash. Also, in addition to the vision issue, I assume there will soon be problems with all the electronics contained in the dash area. I'm asking that the Federal Safety Board force Toyota to do the right thing, since they have told me they will not stand behind the produce. One of their representatives told me that with my history ( 8 or 9 new vehicles since 1990), they may make an exception since their extended warranty expired. They declined my request.
NHTSA complaint #11468453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,769 milesRaleigh, NC
VISIBILITY/WIPER
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS OR OPEN HIGHWAYS ON SUNNY DAYS, DRIVER SOMETIMES BECOMES BLINDED FROM GLARE FROM "MELTING" SHINY DASHBOARD. THIS PROBLEM WITH "MELTING" DASHBOARD BEGAN MAYBE 5-6 YEARS AGO AND HAS KEPT GETTING WORSE. THE BLINDING REFLECTIONS ARE NOW SO BAD AT TIMES THAT WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT HAVING AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE WE ARE SOMETIMES BLINDED BY REFLECTIONS FROM THE SHINY DASHBOARD.
NHTSA complaint #11416615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,000 milesColumbus, OH
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD MELTED AND WAS STICKY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFECT CAUSED A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH DECREASED DRIVING VISIBILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED FOR THE DASHBOARD REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.*BF
NHTSA complaint #11375220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesWest END, NC
SEATS
THE DRIVER SEAT HAS A TEAR IN IT AND THERE ARE ONLY 120,000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT TORN ON A CRACK IN THE LEATHER ON THE SEAT. ALSO - THE DASH HAS CRACKS ALL THROUGH IT BUT WE HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. IS THAT TRUE? THE DASH SURFACE IS STICKY AND HARD TO CLEAN.
NHTSA complaint #11342826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesWest END, NC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DRIVER SEAT HAS A TEAR IN IT AND THERE ARE ONLY 120,000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT TORN ON A CRACK IN THE LEATHER ON THE SEAT. ALSO - THE DASH HAS CRACKS ALL THROUGH IT BUT WE HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. IS THAT TRUE? THE DASH SURFACE IS STICKY AND HARD TO CLEAN.
NHTSA complaint #11342826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesNEW York, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND MELTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GLARE FROM THE MELTED DASHBOARD REFLECTING ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH IMPAIRED HER VISION WHILE DRIVING. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER OF AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO REPAIR THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.*DT
NHTSA complaint #11338411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 19,359 milesVicksburg, MICrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AS THE GEAR SHIFT WAS PUT IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE SPED UP RAPIDLY, OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR ENDED UP ABOUT 200' TO THE REAR THROUGH THE PARKING LOT, OVER 3 CONCRETE BUMPS AND ENDED UP ON A GRASSY AREA. NO ONE WAS HURT - LUCKILY. WAS THERE NOT A RECALL BY TOYOTA ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO OF 400,000 SIMILAR VEHICLES BECAUSE THE ENGINES WENT RACING OUT OF CONTROL? MANY DEATHS AND ACCIDENTS ATTRIBUTED TO IT? MY VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE AS HAVING AN ACTIVE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11291485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 19,359 milesVicksburg, MICrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AS THE GEAR SHIFT WAS PUT IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE SPED UP RAPIDLY, OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR ENDED UP ABOUT 200' TO THE REAR THROUGH THE PARKING LOT, OVER 3 CONCRETE BUMPS AND ENDED UP ON A GRASSY AREA. NO ONE WAS HURT - LUCKILY. WAS THERE NOT A RECALL BY TOYOTA ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO OF 400,000 SIMILAR VEHICLES BECAUSE THE ENGINES WENT RACING OUT OF CONTROL? MANY DEATHS AND ACCIDENTS ATTRIBUTED TO IT? MY VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE AS HAVING AN ACTIVE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11291485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,673 milesPort ST. Lucie, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT NOTICED MULTIPLE CRACKS AND MELTING AREAS ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED TREASURE COAST TOYOTA OF STUART (LOCATED AT 5101 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART, FL 34997, (772) 283-8300) AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,673. *AS
NHTSA complaint #11254517 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,570 milesWilloughby, OH
ENGINE
2017 REGULAR OIL CHANGE I WAS TOLD OIL LEVEL WAS EXTREMELY LOW. NO EXPLANATION GIVEN TO ME. I WAS TOLD TO REGULARLY CHECK OIL LEVEL BETWEEN CHANGES. I HAVE BEEN ADDING OIL REGULARLY. UPON LOOKING FOR ANSWERS ON MY OWN, I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE! I TALKED TO TOYOTA REP, AND HE ADMITTED THAT 2 LETTERS WERE MAILED TO ME, NONE OF WHICH I RECEIVED, REGARDING REPAIR OPTIONS BY TOYOTA. THIS OFFER EXPIRED IN 2018. I ASKED FOR ADDRESS, THEY DIDN'T HAVE THAT INFO. SO I ASKED IF ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOYOTA COULD BE MADE BY EMAIL, THEY SAID NO. I FEEL EXTREMELY TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. I ALWAYS USED TOYOTA SERVICE TO AVOID PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS LACKING AND I FEEL I SHOULD STILL QUALIFY FOR A REPAIR BY TOYOTA.
NHTSA complaint #11218149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mechanicsville, MD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH HAS BECOME STICKY AND SHINY PRODUCING A GLARE DURING BRIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS. VEHICLE WAS ONLY SERVICED BY A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SINCE PURCHASED AND THIS BEING AN ISSUE WAS NEVER BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION.
NHTSA complaint #11217385 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesBaton Rouge, LA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STICKY MELTING DASHBOARD THAT THROWS OFF A BLINDING GLARE. TOYOTA WILL NOT REPLACE MY DASHBOARD AS TIME ELAPSED ON A RECALL THAT I WAS UNAWARE OF. MY DASHBOARD REFLECTION IS DANGEROUS AND IT BLINDS ME WHEN THE SUN REFLECTS OFF IT.
NHTSA complaint #11205089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesTHE Villages, FL
STEERING
AT ABOUT 62000 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE THE RAC AND PINION NOW AGAIN AT ABOUT 130000 MILES IT NEEDS REPLACING AGAIN. MY 2001 CAMARY HAS 200000 MILES AND IS STILL ON THE ORGINAL RAC. THE RACS TOYOTA IS PUTING IN THE 2008 CAMERY ARE DEFECTIVE.
NHTSA complaint #11144098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,266 milesChesterfield, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
JUST DISCOVERED MY DASH IS STICKY, HAS NOT YET PROGRESSED TO SHINY AND TOYOTA'S EXTENDED WARRANTY ENDED 10-1-17. ONLY DRIVE THE CAR 6 MONTHS OF THE YEAR, AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE 54266 MILES. SPOKE WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THAT TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER THE $2000 COST TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DASH. THEY MADE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND SHOULD COVER REPLACEMENT COST NO MATTER WHEN IT OCCURS. I NEVER RECEIVED THE SINGLE LETTER THEY MAILED IN 2015. THEY ALWAYS HAD MY EMAIL AND NEVER NOTIFIED ME VIA EMAIL OR SENT OUT A FOLLOW LETTER.
NHTSA complaint #11114121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 152,000 milesHoliday, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON MARCH 7, 2018 AT NIGHT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD WAS SO INTENSE THAT IT IMPAIRED THE DRIVER'S VISION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (SUN TOYOTA IN HOLIDAY, FLORIDA) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE EXTENSION OF THE WARRANTY ON THE DASHBOARD HAD EXPIRED ON JANUARY 18, 2018; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
NHTSA complaint #11078353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,950 milesDelray Beach, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, SHINY AND STICKY, SERIOUSLY AFFECTING VIABILITY. I AM NOT THE FIRST OWNER OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #11057713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,950 milesDelray Beach, FL
VISIBILITY/WIPER
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, SHINY AND STICKY, SERIOUSLY AFFECTING VIABILITY. I AM NOT THE FIRST OWNER OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #11057713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesWauconda, IL
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT VERY TIRED AND PULLED OVER IN A PARKING LOT TO SLEEP FOR THIRTY MINUTES. WHEN SHE AWAKENED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ABNORMAL ODOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER ASKED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
NHTSA complaint #11057363 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesNorth Augusta, SC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MY 2008 TOYOTA SOLARA HEADLIGHTS ARE REALLY SCARY TO DRIVE WITH AT NIGHT. THE VISIBILITY IS ALMOST NONE. THE HIGH BEAMS ARE LIKE REGULAR BEAMS ON EVERY OTHER CAR. MY LOW BEAMS ARE NONEXISTENT. MY FRIEND HAS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO ONLY BE TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT ADJUST AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. TO THE POINT I DO NOT EVEN DRIVE AT NIGHT, AND I AM A 33 YEAR OLD WOMAN. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP AS WE SPEAK ONCE AGAIN DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. BUT NOT ONLY ARE THE BEAMS LOW, BUT BOTH ARE NOW NONFUNCTIONAL. THE SHOP CAN NOT FIND ANY DEFECT OR WIRES LOOSE. I HAVE READ MANY FORUMS TO BE KNOWLEDGEABLE THAT THIS IS A ONGOING ISSUE AND A MANUFACTURER SITUATION.
NHTSA complaint #11045763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesHephzibah, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT MY HOME AROUND THE LAST WEEK IN JANUARY AND THE 4TH OF FEBRUARY 2017. WHEN I STARTED MY CAR IT DIDN'T SOUND LIKE IT NORMALLY DOES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND A SQUIRREL UNDERNEATH AND HAD A LOT OF DEBRIS. I FOUND THE COVERINGS CHEWED OFF THE WIRES SOME WIRES CHEWED INTO AND SOME HOSES CHEWED. THE INJECTOR WIRES WERE CHEWED TO THE #6 INJECTOR CAUSING IT TO RUN VERY SLOW UPHILL. THE INSULATION UNDER THE HOOD, OUTER COVER WAS CHEWED OFF AND PART OF THE INSULATION. I HAVE LIVED HERE MANY YEARS AND NOT HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHER VEHICLES EXCEPT ONE OTHER VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME THIS HAPPENED. SINCE THEN I CAN'T KEEP THE SQUIRREL OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF MY VEHICLE I CHECK IT OFTEN AND THERE IS MORE DEBRIS UNDER THE HOOD SOMETIMES BUT NOT AS MUCH AS BEFORE. HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT THINGS TO KEEP THE RODENTS OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD BUT NOTHING IS WORKING PERMERNANTLY. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS HAS CREATED A SAFETY HAZARD AND AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT UNTIL I CAN AFFORD TO GET IT CHECKED OUT COMPLETELY. G
NHTSA complaint #10970010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Smyrna, DE
ENGINE
ENGINE IS BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY
NHTSA complaint #10957097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.