It appears that a good portion of camry and solara (both cars share same platform) owners are experiencing a clunking noise that occurs in the front. What does it take for the federal safety agency to extend the power of consumers to get toyota to admit to its fault, and take full responsibility? Tsb#: su00299 tsb#: 012199 tsb#: su00100 given that the massive amount of 1997-2001 camry's sold, I am confident that there are many frustrated owners who wish to have this problem resolved at the expense of toyota motor sales. Some owners have experienced the problem early, within the 3yr/36k mi. Warranty period, while others are left in the cold to pay about $300 to pay for the repairs. Considering that this is a manufacturers defect and not primarily wear and tear, I believe toyota motors corporation has the obligation to extend its warranty to address this issue. Under what circumstances can the federal safety agency do to protect consumers against design flaws and defects such as this one?
1999 Toyota Camry suspension complaints
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My camry has 30,000 miles on it and it is falling apart! The screws have fallen out of the doors three time and the toyota dealerships only solution is to put silicone in the screw holes which now causes the the doors to squeak. The car is dragging the ground as a result of poor struts. I continue to get the run around with the manufacture.
There is a sqeak coming from the front end when I go over small bumps/dips in the road. Toyota recommended the replacement of tie rods, which did absolutely nothing. The noise continues and has increased in severity. The air conditioner smells when using it. It smells like mold. I have taken it to the dealer, but all they do is spray it with frigi-fresh, which only masks the smell for a short while.
Problems with uneven tire wear, brakes, car vibration, and bumpy suspension since new. Several attempts to get it corrected, including new pads, and tires 2 times each, but no luck
Consumer noticed a rattle while driving. Notified dealer, and informed consumer that strut rod needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.
This car is a lemon. I have had five integrated relay's replaced and now it is out again. The headlight or the dash lights will work, but not both at the same time. Toyota said it was because I had a non-factory alarm installed. They replaced the alarm with a toyota alarm and replaced the relay and it burned out the following day. They can't find the problem. The air conditioner has had a musty smell since the car was new. They spray the vents with "frigi fresh" and it's fine for a few days and the smell returns. They told me to spray simple green in the air intake once a week. That's a pretty poor remedy. The transmission will not hold on any incline. Sometimes the car will pull into the garage by it self and other times it will roll into the street. It depends on it's mood. The car lack power. Some days the car is peppy but most days it's a old mule. I went through arbitration and toyota just keeps replacing parts instead of replacing the car. It's sits in the garage now because is not dependable. I think there needs to be an in-depth investigation and recall of the 1999 camry.
Brought camry new 1999 replaced rear brakes at 9776 miles as well as rear drum told this was normal, 17472 complete front brake job, at 17472 miles replaced complete disc brakes, mounted two tires and had 4 wheel alignment, brought two more tires at 13724 miles, then 2 more tires at 29054 miles, once again wear and tear normal must be driver, another front brake job at 29981 miles and cleaned and adjusted rear brakes, then at 37738 miles rear tire worn and front tires chopped, at 38685 miles warrented brake pad front brakes and machined rotors at 40230 4 tires brought and installed, adjusted strut mounts, at 44016 miles adjusted and tightened front calipers and warranty for bearing set, conn. This car is a lemon and feel that you should not have to replace tires times 2 and brakes times 4 with only 44016 miles on car to date clb.
Consumer states on several occasions when there is two or more passengers and some luggage, the vehicle suspension sags to a point where the tail pipe and possibly the fuel tank, occasionally comes in contact with the road while the vehicle is in motion, consumer states that the vehicle bottoming occurs when the vehicle bears a load far below any maximum specified weight, consumer has been trying to get the coil springs replaced by manufacturer but has had no luck, he has been told by delaership that there is no problem with the suspension after the vehicle was completely unloaded, even though the service technician admitted that the vehicle appeared low, he then stated that consumer overloaded vehicle.
Letter and attachments forthcoming via us mail. No safety defect listed.
Vehicle has an alignment problem, it's taken in approximately every 10,000 miles to be adjusted. Front alignment on passenger's side always goes bad first, then on driver's side. Dealer thinks it's consumers driving, and does not see it as a problem.
Within 32,000 miles vehicle has gone through 2 sets of tires due to poor alignment. Vehicle cannot stay in alignment or straight.
The front headlights do not illuminate road properly. They have been adjusted by the dealer at least four times. The lights still do not illuminate the road properly and are a safety concern. Front suspension shakes aggresively (often at highway speeds) making driving very dangterous. Several attempts to correct by dealer. Problem still occurs. All four tires wore completely out in less than 12,000 miles. Front end pulled strongly to right. Dealer tried to corred several times. Front end now pulls to the left. Rear end "bangs" and "bottoms out" often while at speed. Dealer suggested that this safety concern is "typical" of this car. The transmission has failed to hold car while on an incline at least twice. Was not able to duplicate for dealer. Rear door has never closed properly. Dealer has attampted several reapirs. Door still "creeks and pops" when opened.
Vibration in steering wheel and body at speeds between 40 and above/ growning noise when brakes are applied at moderate speeds.
Rear strut is causing vehicle to act up. When the vehicle is 3/4 full, vehicle will make a thumping sound. Especially when backing up & accelerating. Dealer knows of problem.
Vibration and grinding sound thorugh steerting column particularly when tight turning right; sporadic sound of a sprung "rubber band" through steering column; on 4 or 5 occasions steering wheel momentarily bound up (did not unwind) took minimal pressure to return wheels to straight.
Struts have a diminished capacity, causing vehicle to bounce. Noise dies down when the brakes are applied and bottoms out . Dealer has inspected vehicle on three separate occasions, and has not been able to correct or duplicate the problem.
I have returned my car to the toyota dealers on four occasions,three times for a vibration in the steering wheel and body, toyota has told me this is normal for this vehicle and proceded to put used tires from a demo with 5000 miles on to my vehicle, I then lost the power steering completely due to pump failure.I told toyota I would file for arbitration and they told me when they receive the forms they will then try four new tires and rims as a last time repair. I am not happy with toyota and believe if this vibration is normal then toyota needs to do a recall and make necessary repairs.
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Vibration at speeds of 40mph and higher. Vibration most apparent at 60mph and higher. When steering wheel vibrates, car feels unsafe/unstable. Vibration is very apparent throughout the car. Hands shake and can feel in arms and legs. Vibration causes my lower back to hurt everytime I drive it. Never had back problems before. Dealer states that they reblanced the wheels. Claims the vibration is the road. However, no other car I've ever driven has had so much vibration. Can even see passenger seat constantly vibrating. Have taken the car to the dealer three times. Second time dealer states that they rechecked the wheel balance and phase matched front tire. Left car at dealer for three days they did not even look at the car. Dealer refuses to repair the car. Help! Help! Help!
Sunvisor was flipped down to be used. It failed to stay in place. When making right or left turns, would hit driver's head. Vehicle was out of alignment. Been to dealer & informed by mechanic it was characteristic of vehicle. The problem would disappear after 500 miles. The wheels were not balanced. At the dealer 4 times for wheels. Both rear wheels could not be balanced.
Major "bottoming out" problem when car is carrying 4 adults. Vehicle actually bangs down onto pavement when rolling over the smallest speedbump or exiting driveway. Dealer notified & replaced front struts 9/16/1999. Have yet to "test" new parts. Airconditioner reeks of strong odor since 1st use. Reported to dealer who used a spray in the aircon but system still smells strongly. Have not reported ABS brake situation to dealer as this has occurred 3x. Have never had ABS brakes before & thought it was "normal." if stopping very suddenly, entire vehicle shudders and vibrates. Has not happened recently as a short-stopping situation has not arisen. Do not know if brake/vehicle shudder is normal?
When driving at slow speed there is a groaning noise coming from the suspension due to strut rod failure. Owner told there was a suspension problem and that toyota is looking for a fix. *ak
Headlight switch does not alter headlights regardless of position.
Strut started to make a clicking sound. Dealer found strut leaking, and replaced it. Clicking continued so dealer made modifications to strut tower.
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