Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| ST00801 | 12/21/2001 | ST00400 | 628686 | Subject regarding steering rack end noise. *tt | 03/19/2002 |
| ST00200 | 05/12/2000 | 613510 | Information regarding a change in the steering wheel installation nut torque specification. *mr | 07/20/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 06/01/2004 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. while driving 10 mph and applying the brakes, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing her to crash into another vehicle. also, the contact stated that when the failure occurred, she was unable to control the steering of the vehicle. the failure recurred twice. the dealer was not notified and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the current mileage was 151,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 06/01/2004 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. while driving 10 mph applying pressure to the brakes, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing her to crash into another vehicle. also, the contact stated that when the failure occurred she was unable to control the steering of the vehicle. this was the second occurrence for this type of failure. the dealer had not been notified. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current mileages were 151,000. the approximate failure mileage was unknown. bw | |||
| 05/28/2008 | 45000 | 1 | |
| May 28 2008, driver and 1 passenger killed in 2000 camry caused by seat belts and air bags and detached seats in a runaway toyota that lurched and became uncontrollable and hit a tree (going under 35mph). because driver wore a medic-alert bracelet saying, seizure disorder, all assumed this was the cause of the accident. drivers (me) life was recovered in emergency hospital, passenger had chest crushed by force of air bag and seat belts when seat broke loose., bled to death internally. i , the driver ,have a permate crushed larynx pain from broken chest bones and permanent smashed feet from seat breaking loose and me being shoved under the dashboard.. 48 hospital observation and weeks of follow up reported no seizures. blood tests showed no alcohol or drugs were involved. last previous seizure prior to the accident was some 5 years prior. i now have permanent leg and /foot damage and must walk with a walker and cannot wear regular shoes, nor can sit for more than 1 hour and has to sleep in a recliner due to the pain and inability to breath lying down in a bed. uses cane in apartment. lives alone (age 77) toyota claims refuses any responsibility because car insurer totaled car before toyota could inspect to see the used airbags, front seats blood and cut away seat belts to get persons into ambulances. front was too smashed to determine any steering issues. tires in great shape... 34 dvd photos and full police report available upon request. regardless of loss of car control. seat belts and air bags and seats breaking loose are the major issues of responsibility for 1 death and 1 permanent physically damaged driver. *tr updated 06/03/10*bf | |||
| 10/24/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owned a 2000 toyota camry limited edition. while driving at speeds of 50 mph and attempting to change lanes on her left, the steering wheel began spinning uncontrollably. the engine revved loudly and as she depressed the brakes, the vehicle would not stop. the vehicle proceeded to accelerate on its own until it crashed into a ditch. the air bags did not deploy at the time of the crash. while in the ditch, the engine continued to idle and the tires burrowed into the ditch as it attempted to progress. the contact sustained injuries to her head, shoulders, upper back, hands, fingers, knees and neck. the vehicle was destroyed. there were no recalls for her year, make and model vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was over 100,000. | |||
| 07/08/2005 | 35000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. the accelerator pedal becomes stuck while in first and second gear. to release the accelerator pedal he has to stomp on the pedal. also he experiences difficult steering while driving. the manufacturer was notified but no assistance was provided. the current mileage was 65,000. the failure mileage was 35,000. | |||
| 02/07/2008 | 120000 | 1 | 10/25/2000 |
| I was driving around 30mph, and the car started to buck. as i approached the intersection, i pressed the brake pedal to the floor, and the car did not slow down at all. the brakes failed, and steering became very difficult. my road was ending, so i attempted to make a left. i tried to steer the vehicle to the side and hit a tree with the front end of the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota camry customer totaled car due to steering freezing up **cc *jb | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||
| 10/13/1999 | |||
| On a main street while driving approximately 25-30 mph, a vehicle ahead of the consumer's vehicle had stopped to turn left and consumer rear ended the vehicle in front. upon impact, neither airbag deployed. driver's side automatic seat belt didn't lock*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 1 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| My solara pulls left even after alignment, rotation etc! not a very safe feature! i participate in edmunds solara forum, and many people have this problem. never resolved by the dealer. the solara may share parts with toyota sienna, that had a similar problem. i understand toyota recently changed a part # for solaras steering assembly. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| During routine oil change mechanic found steering rack to be leaking. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 12 | 1 | |
| Steering wheel became crooked from having so many front end alignments. consumer was concerned that the bolt in the steering wheel was loose.*ak | |||
| 05/11/2001 | 1 | 01/31/2000 | |
| Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision/ minor injuries. manufacturer has been notified. *ak consumer was injured in vehicle, consumer states steering wheel turned sharply to the left at time of sudden acceleration. *slc | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 6 | 02/01/2000 | |
| No summary | |||
| 3 | 03/04/2000 | ||
| The vehicle swerves on highway due to steering wheel defect. yh | |||