Toyota Camry Solara recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 781 owner complaints for the Toyota Camry Solara (model years 2000–2009). The most reported problem area is structure (166 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (123 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 83 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 126 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 116 | 21 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 92 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 161 | 24 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 24 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 60 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 53 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 66 | 13 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (161), 2007 (126) and 2006 (116). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Toyota Camry Solara model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 166 | 8 of 10 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 123 | 9 of 10 | |
| Air bags | 103 | 8 of 10 | |
| Power train | 58 | 7 of 10 | |
| Steering | 49 | 6 of 10 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler | 2006–2008 | 7,749 |
| 11V539000 | Nov 9, 2011 | Engine and engine cooling | 2004–2005 | 420,326 |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment: other, labels | 2006, 2008 | 271,417 |
| 06V488000 | Dec 21, 2006 | Air bags: side/window | 2007 | 160 |
| 00V154000 | Jun 5, 2000 | Suspension: rear | 2000 | 541 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 149 complaints and a fire in 12 complaints; 120 people injured and 4 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.