2000 Toyota Camry Solara recalls and problems

1 recall and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara.

1
recalls
66
owner complaints
13
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Toyota Camry Solara recalls

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 00V154000 · reported June 5, 2000 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 541 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.
The risk
After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 21, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system · 15,000 miles

I WANT TO SEE IF THE ARE RECALLS FOR MY CAR ?

Dec 1, 2016 · Air bags · crash reported

2000 TOYOTA SOLARA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED, WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN.

Aug 14, 2016 · Engine · 78,000 miles

AM EXPERIENCING SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE OF MY 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THIS VEHICLE WAS A PREVIOUSLY OWNED WHEN I PURCHASED IT ON MARCH 17, 2016. AT TIME OF PURCHASE I REQUESTED A CARFAX REPORT. MY CHOICE TO PURCHASE WAS MADE UPON REPORT DETAILS I.E. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE RECORDS, INCLUDING ROUTINE OIL CHANGES…

Apr 15, 2016 · Service brakes · 150,000 miles · crash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO…

Apr 21, 2015 · Structure · 235,856 miles

HOOD LATCH BRACKET BROKE.

Camry Solara model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 166130
2001 053171
2002 060200
2003 024100

Across all years, the 2004 Camry Solara has the most complaints (161). All Toyota Camry Solara years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara, the most recent reported on June 5, 2000 (Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara?
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (8).
How many 2000 Toyota Camry Solara complaints mention a crash or fire?
13 of 66 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 21, 2020.