2000 Toyota Camry Solara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry Solara years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara. That ranks 7th out of 11 Camry Solara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 12%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 66owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Toyota Camry Solara problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 12% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 12% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 12% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 11% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 9% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 9% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6% | 93,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 6% | 119,341 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 4,843 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Toyota Camry Solara recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.
Risk: After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine seizure (DP02004) — opened Apr 30, 2002, closed Jun 20, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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2000 toyota solara. Consumer writes in regards to airbags never deployed during vehicle accident. *smd the consumer was rear ended, while stopped at a stop sign. *jb
Am experiencing sludge build up in the engine of my 2000 toyota camry solara. This vehicle was a previously owned when i purchased it on march 17, 2016. At time of purchase i requested a carfax report. My choice to purchase was made upon report details i.e. Repair & maintenance records, including…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry solara. While driving 20 mph and approaching a stop light, the brakes failed and the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The…
Hood latch bracket broke. *tr
Other Toyota Camry Solara years
← 1999 Camry Solara · 2001 Camry Solara →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Camry Solara | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Camry Solara | 83 | 2 |
| 2007 Camry Solara | 126 | 2 |
| 2006 Camry Solara | 116 | 2 |
| 2005 Camry Solara | 92 | 1 |
| 2004 Camry Solara | 161 | 1 |
| 2003 Camry Solara | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 Camry Solara | 60 | 0 |
| 2001 Camry Solara | 53 | 0 |
| 2000 | 66 | 1 |
| 1999 Camry Solara | 84 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry Solara model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.