2006 Toyota Camry Solara Engine cooling Problems

“I am reporting 2 instances of unintended throttle acceleration in my 2006 solara. Circumstances in both cases were similar. The two cases: (1) approximately november 1, 2009 -- I was driving slowly in a parking lot. I braked to make a turn when the engine suddenly accelerated violently. Stepping hard on the brake and pulling the shifter into n stopped the acceleration. The car then operated normally. (2) approximately december 20, 2009 -- I was pulling slowly into a parking place in front of a post office when the engine suddenly accelerated violently. …”

“Twice black foam material emits from heating and air conditioning ducts staining clothing, and getting in eyes causing irritation and blurred vision. Second time this almost caused an accident. Vehicle has been to dealer twice problem has not been resolved.”

“I have a 2006 Toyota avalon and each time you accelerate on the gas a sulfur smell emits from the car into the cabin. Have tried several different brands of gas with no luck. Dealership keeps telling me it is just the gas in kentucky and that nothing is wrong with car but I know several other avalon owners that have never had this problem before. The dealership said it only occurs on some cars and there is nothing they can do.”

“2006 solara was driven by my son who was found dead in a canal on 1/28/08 by a passerby. The car had the tendency to have the floor mat on the drivers side ride up, which I was used to as it was my car. Therefore, I suspect the floor mat rode up onto accelerator pedal causing car to be unable to stop without turning off the engine. The car was found upside down with the car in park with the keys removed in 4' of water with my only child laying face down in the water dead. Since the recall came after his death, the car had already been salvaged and not able to have proof to determine cause.”

“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken for the State Inspection, and the contact was informed of an engine emissions leak. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 84,274.”