1993 Toyota Camry Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“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. …”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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. …”