2003 Toyota Camry Solara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry Solara years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara. That ranks 10th out of 11 Camry Solara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (8 complaints, 33%), typically at around 79,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 33% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 17% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 13% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 8% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | 90,024 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 31,358 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 40,048 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Toyota Camry Solara recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Air bad ligh is on all the time
When backing out of the driveway the car suddenly accelerated and at a high rate of speed shot across the street hitting the curb blowing the tires and hitting a telephone pole and tore up the neighbors lawn before coming to a stop due to the lack of traction. My wife was stepping on the brakes and…
I have a 2003 toyota solara sle v6. I have been having an issue with my car, where the speedometer stops working while driving. It happens frequently, but without warning. Sometimes the speedometer will go to zero for 1-3 seconds, other times it will stay there for 10 minutes. I have also had times…
Driver airbag failed to deploy when the vehicle was involved in frontal passenger side crash. This crash was severe enough to destroy front bumper, headlights, hood, passenger side fender, wheel/ tire. The vehicle was total loss. The driver sustained severe injuries to face & eyes with several…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry solara. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The dealer did not provide a reason for the…
Other Toyota Camry Solara years
← 2002 Camry Solara · 2004 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 | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 Camry Solara | 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 2003 Toyota Camry Solara?
Owners most often report air bags, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.