1997 Toyota Solara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Solara years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Toyota Solara. That is the most of any Solara model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Toyota 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Toyota Solara recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Toyota 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 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.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the driver air bag failed to deploy.*jb
When shutting passenger's side door window shattered. Glass fell inside of vehicle,cut seat, and did some damage to outside of vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated did not understand how this happened. Please add vin. *ak
Other Toyota Solara years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Solara | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Solara?
Owners most often report air bags, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Solara?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Toyota Solara a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Solara model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.