2003 TOYOTA SOLARA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Unintended acceleration:

  • when backing out of the driveway the car suddenly accelerated and at a high rate of speed shot across the street
    
  • in July of 2007 or 2008 while attempting to park my 2003 Toyota Solara in a parking lot, the car suddenly accelerated while foot was on the brake
    
  • on June 21, 2007, the vehicle surged while pulling into a parking space at 5 mph.
    

• 2. Airbag failure:

  • airbags failed to deploy in a crash
    
  • driver airbag failed to deploy in a frontal passenger side crash
    
  • 2003 Toyota Camry Solara convertible crashed into a stationary pole and airbags did not deploy
    

• 3. Seatbelt malfunction:

  • seat belt would lock up on the driver, requiring replacement
    

• 4. Electrical issues:

  • extreme sulphur smell inside cabin due to ecu and catalytic converter issues
    
  • check engine warning light illuminated due to oxygen sensor replacement
    
  • accelerated while in neutral and parking brake on, regular brakes failed along with airbags
    

• 5. Other unspecified issues:

  • design flaw in Toyota Solara models 1999-2003, causing convertible top to snag and glass window to shatter
    
  • driver side door does not close properly
    
  • vehicle vibrates and pulls to the left while driving, dealer unable to fix
    
  • driver lost control of the vehicle, hit by truck, and airbags did not deploy