Toyota Camry Solara Problems by Year
NHTSA has 866 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Camry Solara, across 11 model years (1999–2009). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (161). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Toyota Camry Solara years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Camry Solara year: 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Camry Solara: 161 complaints, 1 recall
- 2007 Camry Solara: 126 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2006 Camry Solara: 116 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 Camry Solara: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2003 Camry Solara: 24 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Camry Solara: 53 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Camry Solara problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 173 | 11 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 130 | 10 | 71 |
| Air Bags problems | 128 | 10 | 58 |
| Power Train | 63 | 9 | 8 |
| Steering | 53 | 9 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 52 | 9 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 49 | 10 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 | 9 | 11 |
| Visibility | 39 | 8 | 3 |
| Seats | 35 | 9 | 2 |
| Tires | 32 | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 31 | 10 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 29 | 8 | 7 |
| Suspension | 29 | 10 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 21 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 8 | 13 |
| Equipment | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Wheels | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Toyota Camry Solara model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Camry Solara | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2008 Camry Solara | 83 | 2 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 Camry Solara | 126 | 2 | — | Exterior Lighting | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Camry Solara | 116 | 2 | — | Structure | More complaints than other years |
| 2005 Camry Solara | 92 | 1 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2004 Camry Solara | 161 | 1 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Camry Solara | 24 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Camry Solara | 60 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Camry Solara | 53 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 Camry Solara | 66 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1999 Camry Solara | 84 | 0 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Camry Solara years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (161) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Camry Solara year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Camry Solara?
Structure, with 173 complaints across 11 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Camry Solara have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.