2004 Toyota Camry Solara Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“I have serious safety concerns with the way my car consistently lags before accelerating. This hesitation has been consistent from day one of my ownership (purchased dealer new). When the car is in motion, or at a stop, any type of immediate push of the gas pedal will result in a delayed/slow response to pick up speed. This delay has nearly caused (2)two accidents under normal driving conditions: (1)accelerating to get onto freeway. (2)accelerating to avoid an errant lane change from a nearby car.”

“On thursday october 9,2008 I was driving home on I-95 when my 2004 Toyota Camry Solara suddenly began to surge in speed, as I was able to cautiously get over in the median lane when it then shut off, I was able to crank it back up with no problem but as soon as I accelerated it slowed down and I then turned it off, waited a few minutes an turned it back on with no problem. Since I was close to my exit and lipton toyotas dealership was right there I took the car in to get checked out, well much to my surprise I am in need of a throttle body a $931.17 part and $13.?? …”

“2004 Toyota solara this car is a manufacturers defect 100%. I have replaced 2 sets of brakes, rotors, calipers both right side. Also both inner tie rod ends and right cv shaft, wheel bearings. A new battery the interior is falling apart and the car is all over the road pulling to the right. Toyota refused to replace most of the parts as they say not covered under the new warranty.”

“2004 Toyota solara sev6 sport- vehicle has on several occasions when traveling at parking lot speeds or in stop & go traffic , or before coming to a complete stop - accelerates without warning and when brakes (anti-lock yet) are depressed, there is absolutely no resistance. Vehicle does not stop!! Engine surges. Floor mats no issue. First incident 2008 or 09, I had pulled into a parking lot. Vehicle surged, jumped a curb & into a ravine. Engine was still surging (while down in the ravine!) until ignition was turned off. …”

“- the contact stated that was in reverse on the morning of 12/22/06 at 5 MPH when the vehicle continued to go in reverse and wouldn't stop. While the vehicle was going in reverse there was a screeching noise coming from the vehicle. It hit a curb and to put the vehicle in park while it was still going in reverse to stop it. There were witnesses, and they told the contact that the vehicle was making a sound that the gears were stuck. The mechanic stated that the floor mat was pushed under the brakes. …”