Toyota Solara Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Solara, across 2 model years (1997–1998). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Toyota Solara years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Solara model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 Solara: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 Solara: 1 complaint, 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 Solara problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Toyota Solara model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Solara | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1997 Solara | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Solara years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (2), 1998 (1). 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 Solara?
Air Bags, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Solara have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.