2004 Toyota Camry Solara transmission complaints

Filed Sep 30, 2004 · Transmission · 6,000 miles · CA

Consumer stated that transmission hesitated when down shifting. There was a 3 to 4 second delay before the vehicle accelerated while stepping on the accelerator.

Filed Sep 16, 2004 · Transmission · TX

I own a 2004 toyota solara and have severe accelerator issues. The acceleration hesitates at various times. Sometimes it is from a complete stop, other times it is in low gear. This has become a hazard in driving amongst traffic. The car will not accelerate properly at a normal speed; as I said, it hesitates, making it very unsafe when pulling out onto a road, or starting from a stop. There have been numerous times that I thought I was going to be rear ended! The dealership mechanics cannot fix this problem. Toyota is stating that it is functioning as it has been designed, without admitting that there is an issue..but then state that they are trying to come up with a resolution. I have had my vehicle in the shop on 3 separate occasions since purchase in april. Each time they try different things...I.e., resetting the computer, running tests, etc.

Filed Mar 21, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · CA

Since purchasing my 2004 toyota solara, I have been complaining about it's steering and how unsafe it feels to drive. Pulls to the left frequently, and the right less frequently. Steering is very unpredictable, and feels unsafe. Car slides into other lanes, as if on ice...especially when passed by another vehicle. Dealer repaired a slight fault with some rings being installed incorrectly, it only slightly corrected the problem. Steering is more controlled, but car still drifts into other lanes. Car also rocks when in a parked position, if emergency brake is not engaged, and will roll backward when stopped going upward on hill...brakes do not lock into a hold position.