Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| DL00198 | 03/06/1998 | 600684 | Replacement of the front axle hub nut. *yc | 05/29/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/02/2009 | 198000 | 1 | |
| 1. april 2, 2009. we were driving on i-68 e less than 100 from our destination of washington, dc. we were driving around the hills there and suddenly, the car started to accelerate unintentionally. the brakes were pressed to the floor but it didn't slow the car but did help so that car didn't accelerate more than the 75+mph it had accelerated to from 60-65mph. we tried to turn the cruise control on and off thinking it was a computer issue but it didn't help and it was on when the incident began. we tried going into neutral but it just revved the engine up into the red, but from there we were going to put it in park, but going from neutral to park we passed through reverse and since the car was accelerating we started taking off in reverse. well we ended up perpendicular to oncoming traffic coming around the mountain, but got the engine turned off. we were told that the throttle got stuck, the wire over the spring mechanism that pulls the throttle wire back if you take your foot off the pedal. it was taken off the retracting mechanism and i haven't had any incidents since. 2. this happened once on the date above. it was very dangerous. we or other car passengers could have died going at that speed and with the limited visibility from driving around the mountain/hill. 3. the throttle wire was removed from over the retracting mechanism. the tires had to be replaced because of the skidding done while braking. i now check the throttle wire regularly to make sure that it is passing and not obstructed. the brakes were checked but they are good. i saw that some newer toyotas were recalled for accelerating related to floor mats, but i don't have one on the driver's side of the car. in the la times i saw an article about this failure and i hope to add to the data available. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/21/2003 | 133017 | 4 | 05/31/1993 |
| Oil/fluid leaks from four spots (transmission area, valve cover gaskets, power steering pump and rack & pinion) mysteriously occurred at the same time and almost set the vehicle ablazed when the oil dripped onto exhaust pipe just below the engine compartment. the car dealers serviceman advised me not to drive the car any longer until it is fixed because it will surely be on fire. *nlm | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| At 85000 miles the transmission began to slip in reverse, when the reverse gear went, the overdrive disentegrated and there was total transmission failure. nlm | |||
| 05/11/2001 | |||
| While driving transmission locked without warning,causing front wheels to lock. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2000 | 08/01/1994 | ||
| The transmission has not been repaired, although the dealer tried. the first gear slips with a loud noise as soon as it is engaged. this happens with or without the car in motion. second gear is used instead. the dealership tried to repair it and was not successful, they however, replaced the clutch at that time. this did not solve the first gear problem.*ak | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| The transmission was replaced. *cj | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 11/07/1992 | |
| Automatic transmission failed and was repaired, the very next day consumer suddenly lost power at a busy intersection. *et | |||
| 02/16/2000 | |||
| Whiles driving at about 40 in rainy conditions vehicle locked up. dealer said it was transmission. also, vehicle is experiencing a squeaking and knocking noise. consumer feels it is the brakes. *ak | |||
| 02/20/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/23/1999 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was driving to work on a residential street at about 40 mph when car started to slow down, then eventually stopped. after car stopped, consumer turned off the car for about 5 minutes. then started car back up, and car would just creep along about 10 to 15 mph. consumer car was told of a flat bed to oaklawn toyota dealer. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Complete transmission failure while stopped at traffic light. dealer reported no prior complaints with this type of vehicle. claims transmission cannot be repaired. complete replacement done. | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| We bought this car used, in the last two months we have had to replace the rings, and valves, we have replaced the battery because the battery moved around under the hoos, the lead was exposed, the rear side window froze in the down position, went up and the froze agin, had to disban, the automatic trans. has to be replaced $2500.00, the car will not shift into 3rd gear, if we stop it won't go any farther. if we stop turn off the car and wait a min. it will start and go until you have to slow the car down, then you stop and turn off the engine. the exhaust is clogged and fumes are moving into the passenger area. | |||
| 07/10/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Repair completed by transmission shop at cost of $1,200.00. when i called the local toyota dealer they said there was no warranty on this problem. | |||
| 04/01/1993 | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/02/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| The transmission fluid filter was clogged and filled with metal shavings causing complete failure to the transmission. *yc | |||
| 5 | |||
| Vehicle vibrates while in gear and stopped, dealer has not been able to correct the vibration. | |||
| While starting vehicle and putting the gear shift into reverse there was indications of movement. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 05/25/1997 | 1 | 12/23/1993 | |
| Transmission reverse gear failed. | |||
| 04/16/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 12/20/1996 | |||
| Automatic transmission: driving through the parking lot about 10 mph and vehicle started to make a crunchy noise and then it just locked up, vehicle would not move. took vehicle in for repair and had a new transmission put in. *ak | |||
| 07/05/1996 | |||
| When driving the vehicle vibrates, causing the vehicle to jump out of gear. *ak | |||
| 04/11/1996 | |||
| In very cold temperatures automatic transmission will not go over 20 mph, problem goes away after 10 minutes | |||
| 05/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle loses power, also transmission fluid smell emitting from vehicle. *skd | |||
| 03/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Transmission cable is mounted in next to radiator, causing transmission to become stuck in drive, when frontal accident occurs. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 118000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1993 toyota camry. when placing the gear in park the gear shift failed. the emergency brake must be engaged to avoid the vehicle accelerating on its own. the failure mileage was 118,000. the failure has not been diagnosed. the current mileage was 180,000. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 2 | 06/15/1993 | |
| Vehicle has had 1 set of axles replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING | |||
| 09/28/2004 | 73363 | 2 | 10/10/1993 |
| Rubber axle boot torn on passenger side; repair estimate was prohibitive. last year had rubber axle boot repaired on driver side at a reasonable cost/was told by dealership that they just activated their adp computer system that morning and the price was a must; will not buy another toyota due to high repair cost.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 2 | 06/15/1993 | |
| Cv joints failed. | |||
| 09/05/1997 | 1 | ||
| Cv boots failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/16/2000 | 1 | ||
| The 6 cylinder transmission failed prematurely, the consumer feels the manufacturer should have paid for replacement since the vehicle only had 53,731 miles on the odometer. nlm | |||