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Toyota Camry Solara Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns across the Toyota Camry Solara, 1999–2009. Owners have filed 866 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 11 model years with settled counts, the 2004 drew the most (161) and the 2009 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Toyota Camry Solara complaints by model year

866 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

19992000200120022003200420052006200720082009
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2009 · 1 complaints
  • 2003 · 24 complaints
  • 2001 · 53 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2004 · 161 complaints
  • 2007 · 126 complaints
  • 2006 · 116 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2000–2009. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Toyota Camry Solara owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2000200120022003200420052006200720082009
Structure 431236244526261
Vehicle speed control 6914427201913110
Air bags 6131281915171320
Power train 605113167740
Service brakes 96711279200
Unknown or other 221088812120
Steering 12203034640
Electrical system 40136691350

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Toyota Camry Solara recalls (5)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Camry Solara model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Toyota Camry Solara
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
16V396000Jun 2, 2016Seat Heater Electrical Wiring2006, 2007, 200823.6%
11V539000Nov 9, 2011CRANKSHAFT PULLEY2004, 2005—
10V035000Feb 3, 2010LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS2006, 2008—
06V488000Dec 21, 2006CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG SYSTEM2007—
00V154000Jun 5, 2000TOYOTA/REAR AXLE SHAFT2000—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

199920–24 mpg
200019–24 mpg
200119–24 mpg
200219–24 mpg
200319–24 mpg
200421–24 mpg
200521–24 mpg
200621–24 mpg
200721–25 mpg
200821–25 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

Toyota Camry Solara FAQ

How many recalls has the Toyota Camry Solara had?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota Camry Solara model year from 1999 to 2009. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Toyota Camry Solara year has the most complaints?

Among the last 11 model years with settled counts, the 2004 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (161) and the 2009 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Toyota Camry Solara problems?

Across the 2000–2009 model years, owners most often name the structure, vehicle speed control, air bags in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Toyota Camry Solara get?

EPA rates the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara at 21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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