Toyota Solara 2000
Model Solara made in 2000 by Toyota got 36 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 06E060000 | AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC | E (Equipment) | 87745 | 08/01/2006 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/29/2006 | 06/29/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 03704 | 09/03/2004 | 10010021 | Engine bank 1 and bank 2 a/f and 02 identification. various toyota models. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 004007131 | 03/17/2005 | 10015957 | Repair manual correction. *sc | 08/17/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 01005 | 08/01/2005 | 10016637 | A541e transmission solenoid identification. *tt | 09/26/2005 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 160000 | ||
| In a front end collision and the air bags failed to deploy.car demolished 2000 toyota camary solara. | |||
| 09/26/2008 | 95000 | 1 | |
| My son was traveling northbound on i-75 near bruce b. downs blvd in tampa fl at approx 2:30 am on 9/26/2008. another driver attempted to enter his lane and he swerved into the far right lane to avoid being struck losing control went off the road. the vehicle left the road at approx 70 mph, went airborne, landed straight down then did an end to end flip approx 20 yds off the highway into the woods, coming to rest upside down. he was driving a 2000 toyota solara se, vine #. he was wearing his seatbelt; however, the airbag did not deploy. the car was totaled. he sustained minor injuries, but nothing requiring hospitalization. neither the florida highway patrol, driver for the wrecking company nor insurance adjuster could not understand why the airbag did not deploy. i have photographs of the vehicle. if you would like copies, please notify me via email. thank you. *tr | |||
| 06/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 5 mph vehicle surged forward. this caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. the consumer hit a building. upon impact, both front air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/30/2010 | 121500 | ||
| I had a very troubling issue with my 2000 toyota solara last week. the wiring to the inside fan blower motor overheated, was smoking badly and nearly started a fire in the cabin of the car. luckily i stopped the car before things got out of hand. i had the wiring and the very badly corroded resistor replaced (p/n 20238) at a cost to me of $254.07. does nhtsa have this issue on record as a safety recall? | |||
| 08/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2000 toyota solara and i just got my brakes done and it was like i never even had them replaced there grinding my vehicle is hard to stop they squeak and now my ignition switch is broke when i purchase the vehicle they told me i had to make another key i made 2 but its the same consistent problem nobody is taking this matter serious and it really is a dangerous situation to be in especially with younger age children. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 65000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about an ignition switch problem. driver was able to remove key from the ignition while vehicle was still in drive. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 40000 | 1 | |
| I would like to report my son's fatal 2000 toyota solara crash. his car went into full speed and hit the trees with speed close to 100mph on residential street with 20mph limit. updated 03/10/10 *bf *tr | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 24697 | ||
| Engine oil has a tendancy to get milky after 2,000 miles from previous oil change. steps taken to avoid this problem were as follows: 1. oil changes to semi synthetic or all synthetic oil. 2. change oil & filter at 2,000 mile intervals at sustained temperatures below freezing. 3. driving habits to avoid a series of short trips, by schudling 30-45 minute highway run weekly. ( when ever possible) i was alarmed by the re-occuring look of the oil and the dirty condition under the oil filler cap ( engine not hot enough, long enough?) . i took addition time to clean up the dirty appearence and change the oil earlier than 2,000 until the condition normalized. extended runs on the highway also helped the condition of the oil over the 2,000 mile interval. especially with the harsh 2002/2003 winter in the northeast us. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/26/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I had a passenger who remarked that there was a sulfur smell in passenger compartment of car when recirculation air is switched on. i had noticed it before but didn't know what to think about it. i've had lots of migraine headaches over the past 5 months. when i mentioned to a mechanic he said it was probably due to the sulfur dioxide poisoning me. *tr | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 7 | ||
| Problems with vehicle leaking. nar 07/28/2003.*mr the vehicle sunroof leaked. the vehicle has been taken to an independent service station several times for repair but the leak recurs. the vehicle tail light was inoperative. the dealer cleaned the connector and replaced the bulb. there was a musty odor coming form the a/c duct. the dealer added fridge fresh. *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 7 | ||
| Problems with vehicle leaking. nar 07/28/2003.*mr the vehicle sunroof leaked. the vehicle has been taken to an independent service station several times for repair but the leak recurs. the vehicle tail light was inoperative. the dealer cleaned the connector and replaced the bulb. there was a musty odor coming form the a/c duct. the dealer added fridge fresh. *nm | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 03/28/2005 | 1 | ||
| The driver's side door failed to operate properly. the driver tried to open the door and was unable to do so. the driver called the dealer for an appointment for the next day. the consumer spoke to a mechanic, and the mechanic determined that the lock mechanism malfunctioned, and needed to be replaced. *ak the lock mechanism was replaced. *sc *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 60000 | 1 | |
| While driving at any speed rear axle produced a loud grinding noise recall 00v154000 was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 04/21/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving the head rest caused poor visibility. the head rest can not be removed while driving. the driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the head rest are in compliance with this vehicle. *nm *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2000 toyota solara and i just got my brakes done and it was like i never even had them replaced there grinding my vehicle is hard to stop they squeak and now my ignition switch is broke when i purchase the vehicle they told me i had to make another key i made 2 but its the same consistent problem nobody is taking this matter serious and it really is a dangerous situation to be in especially with younger age children. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2004 | 6000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota solara sle conv/2dr. i have complained about my brakes for years. they say nothing is wrong with them. but there is. sometimes i can't stop/slow down i feel i have no brakes. or could it be the gas pedal. i have different floor mats in the vehicle but it still does it. it happens once in awhile. i let a friend drive it for awhile and it happened to him. i tell people if something happens to me in my vehicle it would be because of no brakes. *tr | |||
| 05/16/2009 | 4843 | 1 | |
| I have complained about my brakes on my solar 2000, the dealer ship here in rapid city, south dakota they will laugh at me, they don't do any thing . i tell people if any thing happens to me in my vehicle it will be because of the brakes. i have my brakes done every year, and i just had them done and i still have problems with noise and sometimes no brakes at all. i get my brakes checked three times a year. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 1 | 12/29/2000 | |
| Dt: there is serious vibration in the front brakes. every time the consumer applies the brakes the vehicle will shake and so will the steering wheel. can hear a noise coming from the front brakes. noticed this problem on august 1, 2003. contacted the dealer, and had to change the calipers and the rotors. have had the rotors replaced , then shaved them twice, and the dealer wanted to charge the consumer for repairs. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 1 | 12/29/2000 | |
| Dt: there is serious vibration in the front brakes. every time the consumer applies the brakes the vehicle will shake and so will the steering wheel. can hear a noise coming from the front brakes. noticed this problem on august 1, 2003. contacted the dealer, and had to change the calipers and the rotors. have had the rotors replaced , then shaved them twice, and the dealer wanted to charge the consumer for repairs. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 03/09/2003 | 28000 | 1 | 09/28/2000 |
| 2000 toyota solora with 28,000 miles (just out of warranty) purchased new by me. power brake assist unit filed and had to be replaced. advised that a number of those have required replacement. manufacturer declined reimbursement.*ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 05/04/2010 | 101000 | ||
| This item is not a total failure yet but is headed in that direction. the power steering hose is leaking fluid where it joins the rack and pinion steering assembly. when the fluid all leaks out i will have no power assist in my steering and it could come at any moment. my local toyota dealer ( del toyota in thorndale, pa) reported this problem to me while this car was being serviced for an oil change. i have not had it repaired yet. a neighbor of mine told me that he experienced the same problem with his toyota avalon which was a couple of years older than my car. i am reporting this problem because maybe toyotas in my age region are also experiencing this same problem and toyota is not admitting to a component weakness in the power steering area and might eventually agree to fix it. i have noticed recalls of cars up to around 10-15 years old where the problems manifest themselves over extended time periods. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 2826 | 1 | 07/02/2004 |
| While driving at night time windshield become hazy and was obstructing the driver's view. dealership inspected vehicle several times, and indicated to the consumer that the problem was vinyl out gassy.*ak the consumer indicated that there is a haze on the inside of the vehicle's windshield. the consumer has cleaned the windows but the haze reappears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the problem was vinyl out gases per toyota tech assistance. the dealer also indicated that the problem could last from 6 months to 1 year and couldn't be corrected. the haze impairs the consumer vision especially at dusk and at night. the consumer also believes this problem is a health issue and drives with the convertible top down. *nm | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 01/01/2005 | |||
| 2000 toyota solara se gas pedal sticks. hard to step on it. car jerks. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 104000 | ||
| Wife was pulling into a parking space. car had almost come to a complete stop, she was about to put car in park and set handbreak and car suddenly accelerated in to a bring wall. she crack c! and c2 vertabrae and was in the hospital for 5 days | |||
| 01/01/2005 | |||
| 2000 toyota solara se gas pedal sticks. hard to step on it. car jerks. | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 40000 | 1 | |
| I would like to report my son's fatal 2000 toyota solara crash. his car went into full speed and hit the trees with speed close to 100mph on residential street with 20mph limit. updated 03/10/10 *bf *tr | |||
| 06/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 5 mph vehicle surged forward. this caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. the consumer hit a building. upon impact, both front air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle surged forward after releasing the gas pedal and hit a tree. *ph *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 7 | ||
| Problems with vehicle leaking. nar 07/28/2003.*mr the vehicle sunroof leaked. the vehicle has been taken to an independent service station several times for repair but the leak recurs. the vehicle tail light was inoperative. the dealer cleaned the connector and replaced the bulb. there was a musty odor coming form the a/c duct. the dealer added fridge fresh. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | FT. LAUDERDALE | LIPTON TOYOTA | ||
| MD | LAUREL | 20723 | LAUREL TOYOTA | 301-362-3399 |