2002 Toyota Camry Solara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry Solara years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara. That ranks 8th out of 11 Camry Solara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (14 complaints, 23%), typically at around 30,100 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 60owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 23% | 30,100 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 20% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 13% | 87,850 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 10% | 69,638 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 8% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 7% | 112,950 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 5% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 73,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 2% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 189,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 69,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Toyota Camry Solara recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara.
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 surging (DP06003) — opened Sep 14, 2006, closed Apr 3, 2007.
- Vehicle speed control (DP05002) — opened Aug 5, 2005, closed Jan 5, 2006.
- Throttle control system (PE04021) — opened Mar 3, 2004, closed Jul 22, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tire size P205 60R16 evolution tour series This is the second tire of the set of 4 that suddenly had a belt shift inside the tire and the steering wheel would violently shake , one of the tires when failed pulled to left into oncoming traffic (luckily I retained control)
While driving, after the vehicle gets hot, not overheated, the brakes go soft and you cant stop! If you slam them they work, if you press normally, nothing. We replaced, master cylinder, brake booster, brake lines, calipers, and all pads, had a pressure bleed performed, nothing helps! It's the seal…
The air bag light continues to go on. I've spent many dollars to get if fixed, however, no one seems to know why the light is constantly on. It seems to be on the passenger side. The light goes on whenever the key is engaged.
The passenger light went on for no apparent reason and vehicle has never been in an accident. Vehicle only has 70,000 original miles. I noticed several others have had the same complaint. Is this a safety issue?
While driving my 2002, (75,000 miles) brakes were not functioning as normal. It was necessary to depress the brake down to the floor. About 15 mins later i noticed the "brake" display lit. I called arlington toyota where i have been a customer for 20 years and advised of them of the problem. I was…
Other Toyota Camry Solara years
← 2001 Camry Solara · 2003 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 | 60 | 0 |
| 2001 Camry Solara | 53 | 0 |
| 2000 Camry Solara | 66 | 1 |
| 1999 Camry Solara | 84 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, seat belts problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.