NHSTA SAFETY COMPLAINT TEXT Safety defect and Incident Chronology: I am reporting a catastrophic, recurring sudden unintended acceleration (SUA) defect originating strictly from a forward idle state, culminating in a severe bidirectional runaway and property damage crash. This vehicle utilizes an Electronic Throttle System-intelligent (ETCS) that failed to trigger a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) , Check Engine Light or fail safe limp mode during all three events. INCIDENT 1 (MAY 15, 2026): While maneuvering at low-speed idle into my residential garage, the engine un commandingly surged . I was tapping the brake to go cautiously. Simultaneously, the brake pedal became rigid and physically impossible to depress. The vehicle crashed forward into my tool benches and drywall. INCIDENT 2 ( on or about May 22,2026): Under the identical conditions, the vehicle without command surged forward with total brake rigidity. Fortunately, this time it caused no damage. INCIDENT 3 (June 10, 2026) During a slow speed idle parking maneuver , the vehicle violently surged forward with total brake rigidity and struck shelving. To cut propulsion I immediately shifted out of Drive. Instead of neutralizing the event the car the car underwent a severe bidirectional runaway, violently accelerating in REVERSE for approximately 35 feet across my driveway crashing into my woodpile . I ended up moving forward and stopped somehow. TECHNICAL EVALUATION for INVESTIGATORS: The recurring rock hard brake pedal serves as empirical pneumatic proof that the throttle body valve uncommandedly opened wide while my foot was actively modulating the brakes, instantly destroying the engine manifold vacuum reserve. Furthermore, the vehicle accelerating forward and backwards proves system failure. The vehicle was transported via flatbed to PAPPAS Toyota. Toyota Case # TA 261680161. I request NHSTA safety Egrs secure and audit this transient ETCS-I failure mode.
Toyota Camry Solara check engine light comes on
16 of the 866 owner complaints about the Toyota Camry Solara describe check engine light, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 16
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical mileage
- 72,000
By model year
- 20082
- 20071
- 20063
- 20051
- 20041
- 20031
- 20022
- 20012
- 19993
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What owners say
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken for the State Inspection, and the contact was informed of an engine emissions leak. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 84,274.
The "VSC" continues to come on which in turn causes the ck engine light to come on. There needs to be a recall on this issue. I have been researching it, and finding it a problem for so so many customers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry solara. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to west herr toyota (4141 s. Western blvd, orchard park, ny) where it was diagnosed that fuel cylinder sensors one and two were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,231. *bf
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
Takata recall, while I was driving my check engine light, traction off and vsc light came on. I looking it up and said its the vehicle stability control anf that I need to bring it in to the dealer. I also looked up to see if a recall and there was none, but seen other toyota vehicle that we re for the same reason. The dealer said my car in not on recall and I am just wondering why. I have only 22,915 miles on it and I do not understand why this happened
Vsc warning light, vehicle stability control warning, trac warning light, traction control warning. Engine sputters on acceleration, feel shifts in drivetrain, from full stop at red light. Engine stall has not happened yet but engine seems to want to dye. Shifting in the drivetrain seems to slip and break while accelerating. Lights remain on after startup, with standard check engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry solara. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The dealer did not provide a reason for the failure. The failure mileage and current mileages were 59,000.
2007 toyota solara. Consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration for the first few months after the vehicle was purchased. The consumer stated the vehicle would lurch forward while at a stop light or stop sign. It didn't happen every time, only intermittently. When it did happen, the engine was accelerating and the consumer had to press very hard on the brake or place the transmission in neutral to prevent the vehicle from going any further. The consumer also complained of a rough idle. The rough idle was due to crack in the spark plug. A few times the vehicle would accelerate while on the highway. Also, the check engine light illuminated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry solara. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the engine overheated. He took the vehicle to a local repair facility. The technician concluded that the engine needed to be replaced because there was leakage from the engine gaskets due to stripped head bolts. He then added that he was ineligible for free remedy. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 95,900. Updated 10/21/09. *lj updated 10/20/09.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004 through march 31, 2005, equipped with the 1mz-fe or 3mz-fe engine. The amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate. If the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring may become misaligned and it may not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light.
- Risk
- In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.s. Supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early january 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 11V539000 · Recall details
Questions about the Toyota Camry Solara check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Toyota Camry Solara?
Owners who report it most often also describe sudden unintended acceleration, won't start and stuck in gear or won't shift.
Which Toyota Camry Solara years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (3 complaints), 2006 (3 complaints) and 2001 (2 complaints).
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