2004 Toyota Camry Solara: pulls to one side

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · IL · crash

While pulling left into a parking place the car suddenly accelerated and violently slammed into a parked car opposite me. The police said my foot probably slipped off the brake and hit the gas pedal. It was a very violent hit and I was very shaken. Not having a recall on my car, I went along with the police until the same thing happened again on february 7, 2014. Luckily, this second incident only threw the car into a plowed snow bank.

Filed Dec 2, 2007 · Steering · 6,000 miles · PR

Im a solara 2004 owner. I'm having the same problem that thousands of solara's owners are having. The issue of pull to the left and what toyota and the federal safety agency are doing to resolve this....nothing. Toyota skips to resolve this problem and the federal safety agency doesn't care or just they don't want to make toyota to solve this big problem.

Filed Oct 30, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 14,000 miles · ME

2004 toyota solara this car is a manufacturers defect 100%. I have replaced 2 sets of brakes, rotors, calipers both right side. Also both inner tie rod ends and right cv shaft, wheel bearings. A new battery the interior is falling apart and the car is all over the road pulling to the right. Toyota refused to replace most of the parts as they say not covered under the new warranty.

Filed Oct 19, 2006 · Suspension · 1 miles · PA

2004 toyota solara pulls to the left. The car has 28,000 miles on it and I see where my second set of tiers are near ruined do to the issue. Repeated alignments have not resolved the issue--which toyota is aware of (st002-04).

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Steering · IL

I purchased a 2004 solara, and since the day I drove it out of the showroom, it has pulled to the left. I have brought the car back to the dealership about 6 times over the last year and a half (elgin toyota), and whatever they have attempted (if anything) to do, nothing has helped. They were going to get toyota reps out to take a look at it (at least they said they were going to) when they had the car for 5 days, but no toyota rep ever looked at it, or did they do anything to try and fix it.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Steering · 300 miles · NC

I have experienced a number of problems with the steering of my 2004 toyota solara sport coupe with the v6 motor. This car consistently pulls to the left. Further, the car veers hard to the left when coming to a stop just prior to stopping. It is not a brake problem. Something is seriously wrong with the suspension. I first noticed this problem the week I purchased the car. The dealer, leith toyota in raleigh, nc, had the wheels rotated and then aligned all four wheels. I complained about it again and they told me the car had defective tires. They did not deign to replace the tires. I then took the car to anderson toyota in raleigh, nc, and they aligned the vehicle, and also replaced a broken steering component that was causing a clicking sound when I turned the wheel. Then they told me a tsb had "just come out" about the pull to the left, and they needed to order new springs. I am supposed to go pick up the auto today, but I seriously doubt whether it is fixed, or whether toyota is concerned about my welfare or my investment. Currently, the car has 26k miles, and has been to the shop on at least 6 occasions for this issue.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Steering · 12 miles · AL

While driving vehicle pulled to the left. Even while driving there was a blind spot. Consumer had an appointment to have the vehicle serviced. However, the problem was not a recall.

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Steering · CA · crash

I've had a toyota solara since late february, and noticed the problem within days. It pulls to the left while driving, and slips into other lanes usually from the right. On 1 ocassion when I was going about 60 MPH, it took me by surprise and I slid off the road and slid into a tree, slowly thank you god. It is very bad to drive, and I won't let my wife or my kids in this car it was bought for her. My dealer claims they never heard of this and can't find out what's wrong. I can no longer drive this car and feel safe. Please give me a hand.

Filed Jun 7, 2004 · Steering · 5 miles · CA

Trouble-difficulty steering, car keeps slipping to the right. Local dealer couldn't find trouble. Car is very unsafe to drive. I've talked to 5-6 other people with solara, all but 1 had same problems...pulling right/left. Mine feels like I'm driving over oil slick, and car slips into other lane. Please help.

Filed May 27, 2004 · Acceleration · CA

There is a lag in the transmission downshift when the car is at slow speed. It is extremely dangerous when getting on ramp to the freeway. In addition the car pulls to the left all the time.

Filed May 25, 2004 · Suspension · 500 miles · MA

Hi -- I am very concerned about the safety of my 2004 toyota camry solara I purchased from ira toyota. The car has had a constant pulling to the left and they have repurchased 1 camry solara from me already. After stating that it was "1 bad car" and that they "had problems with the sport suspension", I purchased an sle without the sport suspension. I am having the same problem and they have told me that it is the 'crown of the road', not the car. The car will go from the left lane to the median strip in less than 1 second and they said that happens with 'all cars'. I have driven 4 separate cars, 2 of which I have had to rent because toyota won't/can't fix the problem and the car is unsafe for highway travel. Please tell me how I can have the car fixed or, again, repurchased. It seems unfair that literally hundreds of people on various web sites (toyota's own, edmunds.com, yahoo.com) have the same problem and the manufacturer is not required to fix it and can blame the 'road crown' for the problems with their car.nm

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Steering · WV

Purchased 2004 solara in september 2003. Had it in for service twice for pulling to the left. It was repaired both times with no reason for problem. Car performs ok for a few days then starts pulling left again. *ak also - hesitation on accelerator. Dealer informed me that it was normal for slight hesitation when giving car gas. Also addressed this issue twice. Feel that I have purchased a problem car and am very concerned