2008 Toyota Solara

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/31/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

  THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, SHINY AND STICKY, SERIOUSLY AFFECTING VIABILITY. I AM NOT THE FIRST OWNER OF THE VEHICLE.

• 12/29/2017· 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.

• 12/29/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE DASHBOARD HAS BECOME STICKY AND IS CRACKING. IT ALSO PRODUCES A DANGEROUS BRIGHT SHINY GLARE ON SUNNY FLORIDA DAYS.

• 12/27/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCrash

  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.

• 12/03/2014· STRUCTURE

  NOTICED 6 LONG CRACKS ACROSS TOP AND FRONT OF DASHBOARD AND A GUMMY STICKY FEEL TO THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD. *JS

• 11/25/2014· STRUCTURE

  THE DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE HAS PERFORMED TERRIBLY TO NORMAL HEAT, MAKING IT VERY SHINY AND REFLECTIVE. DURING DAY TIME DRIVING THE SUN REFLECTS ON THE DASHBOARD MAKING VISIBILITY IMPOSSIBLE AT TIMES. AT NIGHT STREET LIGHTS REFLECT ON THE DASHBOARD MAKING VISIBILITY POOR. WHEN LIGHT LEVELS ARE BRIGHT AND IT IS RAINING, VISIBILITY IS ZERO AT TIMES. *TR

• 11/18/2020· STRUCTURE

  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*JB

• 11/17/2014· STRUCTURE

  THE HORIZONTAL DASHBOARD SURFACE UNDER THE WINDSHIELD IS MELTING. IT BEGAN ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO AS A "STICKY" PROBLEM AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY DETERIORATED. THE GLARE MAKES IT VERY UNSAFE IN SUNNY CONDITIONS BECAUSE IT INTERFERES WITH THE DRIVERS ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THIS MAKES IT HAZARDOUS FOR ME TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE UNDER PRESENT CONDITIONS. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO REMOVE THE STICKINESS BUT NOTHING WORKS. THE PROBLEM IS PARTICULARLY ACUTE DURING WARM CONDITIONS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FUNDAMENTAL DEFECT IN THE PART AND SHOULD BECOME PART OF A RECALL AND REPLACEMENT AT THE MANUFACTURERS EXPENSE. *TR

• 11/17/2014· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

• 11/16/2009· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  HELLO, I HAVE A 2008 SOLARA. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. I HAD REPORTED SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE ACCELERATION. TOYOTA HAS TOLD ME THEY RECEIVED NO COMPLAINTS AND THAT I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM AND MAKE SURE THAT I DON'T JUST PUSH THE PEDAL TO HARD IN OTHER WORDS HE SAID DON'T GUN IT. THIS ALL HAPPENED BEFORE ANY RECALL WAS DONE. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR UNLESS I CAN DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I DRIVE IN WASHINGTON DC AND WHEN YOU STOP AND GO AND SOMETIMES WHEN IT GOES IT PICKS UP ACCELERATION AND I HAVE TO KEEP HITTING MY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN OR HIT FOR A HARD STOP. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN ALOT BUT STILL I HAVE CONCERNS, SINCE AT ONE POINT THERE USED TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THIS. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO FLOOR MATS AND AS I STATED THIS WAS WELL BEFORE RECALL. NO ONE HAS BEEN HURT AND NOW I HAVE TO KEEP A GREAT DISTANCE TO MAKE SURE I DON'T HIT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME SINCE I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL KICK IN. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH MY CAR. THE DATE I AM CLICKING ON BELOW IS A GUESS SINCE I AM WORKING AND HAVE MY PAPERS AT HOME. THE DATE BELOW ALSO IS THE BEGINNING OF ALL THIS. *TR THANK YOU

• 11/13/2017· 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.

• 11/06/2023· STRUCTURE

  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.

• 11/05/2014· STRUCTURE

  THE DASHBOARD OF MY SOLARA IS MELTING AND BECOMING VERY STICKY AND BECOMES BLINDINGLY SHINY. IT ALSO HAS CRACKS AND CAUSES A FILM TO DEVELOP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

• 11/03/2009· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT INTENTION. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM SURGING FORWARD HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO THE NEUTRAL GEAR, AND THEN REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 11900. UPDATED 12/07/09. *LJ UPDATED 12/08/09

• 10/30/2018· 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.

• 10/28/2007· POWER TRAIN

  2008 TOYOTA SOLARA: THE VEHICLE FAILS TO DOWNSHIFT/ACCELERATE DANGEROUSLY WHEN THE THROTTLE IS DEPRESSED AT LOW RPM. FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE HESITATES/LAGS SEVERELY. *TR

• 10/17/2025· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  The dashboard hasbeen cracking for some time. I have use leather oils & other products to reduce. has slowly worsened

• 10/15/2014· STEERING

  CAR FAILED VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE OF A STEERING RACK LEAK AND TORN RACK BOOT. ACCORDING TO THE TECHNICIAN, THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER.......UPDATED 01/12/15*BF *TR

• 10/07/2014· AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

  OVERNIGHT MY 2008 CAMRY SOLARA DASHBOARD HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS AND HAS BECOME TACKY AND SHINY. THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT CONTINUES TO PROGRESS TO CURRENT DATE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT CAUSES A GLARE WHEN SUN IS IN DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OR SUN IS BELOW 70 DEGREE PLANE TO REFLECT OFF THE DASH SURFACE. POLARIZED SUNGLASSES DEFER SOME OF THE GLARE. THERE IS A SAFETY CONCERNED WITH THE CRACKS EXPANDING AND CHANGING AND THE GUMMY SURFACE BLENDING AROUND AIRBAG LOCATION WHICH WILL PREVENT PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. TOYOTA USA AND DEALER WILL REPAIR AT MY COST WITH A VERY NOMINAL COST ADJUSTMENT ABOUT 20% FOR REPLACING THE DASH SURFACE. THE CAR IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE, ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT AT WORK OR RESIDENCE. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF TOYOTA CARS OR PERHAPS TENS OF THOUSANDS WITH THE SAME ISSUE OVER MULTIPLE MANUFACTURER YEARS. THE DEFECT BECOMES AN ISSUE SHORTLY AFTER THE CARS PASS THE WARRANTY PERIOD. *TR

• 09/28/2012· SUSPENSION

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER A ROAD BUMP, THE WHEEL ABNORMALLY STRUCK THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT END STRUTS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE STRUTS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,124. UPDATED 11/14/12*LJ THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE STRUT. THE TWO REAR STRUTS HAVE SINCE FAILED.

• 09/23/2014· STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

  THE DASHBOARD TO MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA SPORT V6 IS EXTREMELY STICKY, GLOSSY, AND HIGHLY REFLECTIVE OF SUNLIGHT TO THE WINDSHIELD GLASS WITH EXCESSIVE GLARING AT CERTAIN TIMES TO CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. *TR

• 09/15/2014· STRUCTURE

  MY DASH IS MELTING AND CRACKED CAUSING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT THE WINDSHIELD WHEN IT IS SUNNY OUT. THE GLARE REFLECTION OF THE DASH LIMITS VISIBILITY. CONTACT TOYOTA AND INQUIRY IS PENDING. *TR

• 09/10/2019· STRUCTURE

  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 *JB

• 09/04/2014· STRUCTURE

  MY CAR IS IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION EXCEPT MY DASHBOARD IS MELTING. IT IS STICKY AND CANNOT BE TOUCHED, IT HAS BECOME WORSE IN THE LAST MONTH AND WHEN I WENT TO HAVE THE CAR SERVICED, THE TOYOTA SERVICE SAID IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST WOULD BE $500+. I HAVE NOTED THAT SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND TOYOTA MFG. IS GETTING AWAY WITH A WIDESPREAD DEFECT THAT IS COSTLY TO REPAIR. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE TO PROTECT THE CONSUMER AS THIS WILL HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE TRADE VALUE, PERSONAL SELL VALUE AND ALSO THE ELECTRONICS WITHIN THE DASHBOARD. *TR

• 09/02/2014· STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  DASH BOARD IS EXTREMELY STICKY AND SHINY CAUSING DRIVING VISIBILITY TO BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

• 09/01/2014· STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

  I HAVE LOVED MY TOYOTA SOLARA EXCEPT FOR ONE MAJOR ISSUE. A FEW YEARS AGO THE DASHBOARD BECAME STICKY AND GUMMY. EVERYTHING STICKS TO IT AND IT IS VERY SOFT TO THE TOUCH. IT IS TOTALLY MELTING AND THE DASHBOARD HAS CHANGED TO A SHINY SURFACE. THE BRIGHT AND SHINY DASHBOARD CREATES A HUGE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD RIGHT IN MY LINE OF VISION. LASTLY, THE DASHBOARD HAS BEGUN CRACKING...FIRST CRACK APPEARED BETWEEN THE AUDIO/RADIO SYSTEM AND THE GLOVE BOX A FEW WEEKS AGO. *TR

• 08/26/2025· 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!

• 08/26/2014· STRUCTURE

  DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE GLARE ON WINDSHIELD, MAKING VISIBILITY POOR. *TR

• 08/24/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  TOYOTA DID A RECALL ON THE DASH OF THE CARS GETTING STICKY AND CRACKING. THEY INDICATED THEY WERE REPLACING ALL OF THESE AFFECTED. THIS NOTICE CAME TO ME IN 2015. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER, AUTOWAY TOYOTA IN CLEARWATER, FL. THAT I WAS 96 ON THE REPLACEMENT LIST WITH THEM. I JUST CALLED ONE YEAR LATER TO CHECK STATUS AND THEY SAID I WAS #89. THEY INDICATED THEY ONLY GET A FEW REPLACEMENT DASHES A WEEK AND THEY COULD GIVE ME NO ANSWER HOW MUCH LONGER IT WOULD BE. KEEP IN MIND YOU CANNOT SELL OR TRADE THE CAR GIVEN THE CRACKED DASH. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THEY WERE ONLY PRODUCING A FEW NEW DASHES PER DAY AND THAT THEY HAD OVER 1 MILL. CLAIMS. I DON'T FEEL THIS IS ACCEPTABLE AND I WONDERED IF YOU COULD HELP OR WHETHER I SHOULD WRITE TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

• 08/20/2025· STRUCTURE

  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.

• 08/15/2008· STEERING

  TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WILL CONSISTENTLY DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THEY REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TWICE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DRIFTING WAS A COMMON CHARACTERISTIC FOR THE CAMRY AND SOLARA. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,208 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,308. UPDATED 09/15/09. *JB UPDATED 10/15/08 *BF UPDATED 10/21/08. *JB

• 08/08/2014· STRUCTURE

  THE DASH OF THE CAR HAS CRACKS AND IS EXTREMELY STICKY. AS IF IT WERE SLOWLY MELTING. THERE ARE CRACKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH I FEEL ARE UNSAFE WITH THE AIR BAG IN THAT POSITION. *TR

• 08/02/2020· SEATS,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.

• 07/30/2013· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  OUR 2008 SOLARA CONVERTIBLE HAS HAD 2 A/C CONDENSER REPLACEMENTS IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS AND 32,000 MILES. IN JULY 2010 ( UNDER WARRANTY ) AND AGAIN IN JULY 2013. WE HAD NO COLD AIR BLOWING FROM A/C UNIT,( VERY IMPORTANT IN THE SOUTHWEST DESERT DURING THE SUMMER WHERE THE TEMP CAN REACH 110 AND OVER ). BOTH TIMES THE CONDENSER WAS REPLACED, AND BOTH TIMES BY THE SAME TOYOTA DEALER IN INDIO CA. *TR

• 07/29/2014· STRUCTURE

  AS THE DASH GET HOT FROM THE FLORIDA SUN IT BECOMES STICKY AND IS EASILY DAMAGED FROM THE HEAT. THE DASH HAS CRACKED AROUND THE RADIO. THE CRACKS ARE WORSE AS TIME GOES BY. *JS

• 07/28/2014· STRUCTURE

  THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY ME AND FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS THE SUN AND HOT WEATHER OF SOUTH FLORIDA HAS CAUSED TE DASHBOARD MATERIAL TO BECOME STICKY, SOFT, BEGINNING TO CRACK. FREQUENTLY THE SHINNY DASHBOARD SURFACE ENHANCES THE REFLECTION OF SUN LIGHT INTO THE WINDSHIELD, CREATING A SAFETY VISION ISSUE. *JS

• 07/27/2018· 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.

• 07/25/2014· STRUCTURE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND THE CRACKS EXPANDED TO THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000. UPDATED 6/22/15*CN

• 07/24/2014· STRUCTURE

  THIS PAST YEAR THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO GET VERY STICKY AND STARTED CRACKING IN VARIOUS AREAS. I TOOK THE CAR TO EARL STEWART TOYOTA IN LAKE PARK, FL. AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE CAR WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY COULD DO NOTHING. I CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATE AND THEY INITIALLY REFUSED TO REPAIR IT AS IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN I TOLD THEM I WAS GOING TO THE LOCAL MEDIA TV NEWS TO COMPLAIN, THEY IMMEDIATELY AGREED TO PAY FOR THE PART, BUT NOT THE LABOR. I DID AGREE AND HAD THE CAR REPAIRED AT EARL STEWART TOYOTA AND PAID THE TOTAL OF $1795.27. I SUBMITTED THE BILL TO TOYOTA CORPORATE AND THEY REFUNDED ME $1268.65 FOR THE PART AND I PAID THE $425 FOR THE LABOR. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE BRIGHT REFLECTION OF THE SUN ONTO THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE STICKY DASH. THANK YOU. *TR

• 07/22/2010· STEERING

  TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TIRES WERE ROTATED. AFTER ROTATING THE TIRES THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN PULL TOWARDS THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE ONE OF THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND SHE HAD TO ROTATE THE TIRES VERY OFTEN BECAUSE THEY WERE BEGINNING TO WEAR RAPIDLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

• 07/18/2014· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash

  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 *JS

• 07/14/2010· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  SUDDEN ACCELERATION TWO TIMES IN THE SAME DAY. DEALER WENT OVER CAR SAID NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER SAID TO PUT FLOORMATS IN TO TRUNK. NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. NECK STRAIN RESULTED FROM INCIDENT. *TR

• 07/12/2010· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash

  TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT A VERY LOW SPEED THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS RESULTING IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOW DRIVABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 8,800.

• 07/09/2020· STRUCTURE

  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*JB

• 06/26/2008· VISIBILITY

  2008 TOYOTA SOLARA DEFECTIVE DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DIMMING MIRROR WILL GO IN AND OUT OF DIMMING. THE HEADLIGHTS FROM THE CARS BEHIND ARE VERY BRIGHT THROUGH THE MIRROR AND HE HAD TO COVER THE MIRROR WITH HIS HAND. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER PERFORMING A SERIES OF TESTS, HE CONCLUDED THAT THE AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB

• 06/23/2010· SEATS

  THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS RECLINED AND WILL NOT ADJUST DUE TO A MECHANICAL DEFECT. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN JULY 2008 AND IT HAS 47,000. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY CHARGED WOULD BE $2,000 TO FIX THE SEAT. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION THROUGH THE INTERNET, I FOUND OUT THE SEATS FRAME IS HARD TO PURCHASE USED BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME. *TR

• 06/09/2022· 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.

• 06/08/2015· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA SOLARA CONVERTIBLE SPORT V6. UPON DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I NOTICED THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT (L) WENT OUT AND HAD TO FLIP THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND ON TO TURN IT ON. AFTER A FEW MILES THE (R) LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WENT OFF AND HAD TO FLIP THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND ON AGAIN TO TURN IT ON. I NOTICED AFTER SEEING THE REFLECTION OFF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT THEY WERE BOTH OFF AND HAD TO SWITCH THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND ON ONCE AGAIN. I'M NOT SURE WHEN EXACTLY THIS STARTED BUT IF I HAD NOT LOOKED INTO THE REFLECTION OF THE CAR AHEAD OF ME I WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH THE LIGHTS OFF. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD. I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SOLARA SE V6 (12 YRS) NEVER HAD A LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT ISSUE AND THAT CAR HAS OVER 273000 MILES ON IT. THIS SHOULD BE TOYOTA'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPLACING THE FAULTY HEADLIGHT EQUIPMENT AND NOT THE OWNER.

• 06/07/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  MY SOLARA HAS A DASHBOARD THAT IS CRACKED AND IS MELTING. THE GLARE IS TERRIBLE FROM THIS.

• 06/05/2019· 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.