Toyota Camry Solara Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Toyota Camry Solara model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2009 drew the fewest (1) and the 2004 the most (161).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Structure | — | — |
| 2003 Among the fewest complaints |
24 | 0 | Air bags | — | 19–24 |
| 2001 Among the fewest complaints |
53 | 0 | Air bags | — | 19–24 |
| 2002 | 60 | 0 | Vehicle speed control | — | 19–24 |
| 2000 | 66 | 1 | Service brakes | — | 19–24 |
| 2008 | 83 | 2 | Structure | — | 21–25 |
| 1999 | 84 | 0 | Air bags | — | 20–24 |
| 2005 | 92 | 1 | Structure | — | 21–24 |
| 2006 Among the most complaints |
116 | 2 | Structure | — | 21–24 |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
126 | 2 | Exterior lighting | — | 21–25 |
| 2004 Among the most complaints |
161 | 1 | Structure | — | 21–24 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Toyota Camry Solara years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2004 Toyota Camry Solara: 161 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 36 (22%); Steering 30 (19%); Vehicle speed control 27 (17%).
Reports mention 24 crashes, 2 fires, 12 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 54,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
2007 Toyota Camry Solara: 126 complaints
Most-reported: Exterior lighting 26 (21%); Structure 26 (21%); Air bags 13 (10%).
Reports mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 56,887 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2006 Toyota Camry Solara: 116 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 45 (39%); Vehicle speed control 19 (16%); Air bags 17 (15%).
Reports mention 21 crashes, 5 fires, 53 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 47,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
The Toyota Camry Solara years with the fewest complaints
2003 Toyota Camry Solara: 24 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 8 (33%); Vehicle speed control 4 (17%); Electrical system 3 (13%).
Reports mention 10 crashes, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 68,000 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2001 Toyota Camry Solara: 53 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 13 (25%); Vehicle speed control 9 (17%); Seat belts 8 (15%).
Reports mention 17 crashes, 1 fire, 13 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 82,557 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Toyota Camry Solara owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 83 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 41,200 |
| 2007 | 126 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 56,887 |
| 2006 | 116 | 21 | 5 | 53 | 1 | 47,000 |
| 2005 | 92 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 47,000 |
| 2004 | 161 | 24 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 54,000 |
| 2003 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 68,000 |
| 2002 | 60 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 70,000 |
| 2001 | 53 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 82,557 |
| 2000 | 66 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 60,000 |
| 1999 | 84 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 95,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Toyota Camry Solara recalls
- CRANKSHAFT PULLEY (2004–2005 model years; 420,326 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2011; 11V539000)
- LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS (2006–2008 model years; 271,417 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2010; 10V035000)
- Seat Heater Electrical Wiring (2006–2008 model years; 7,749 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2016; 16V396000)
- TOYOTA/REAR AXLE SHAFT (2000 model year; 541 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2000; 00V154000)
- CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG SYSTEM (2007 model year; 160 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2006; 06V488000)
All 5 Toyota Camry Solara recall campaigns · Toyota Camry Solara problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Toyota Camry Solara years FAQ
Which Toyota Camry Solara year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2009 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Toyota Camry Solara years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2004, 2007 and 2006 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the structure. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Toyota Camry Solara problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the structure (173 of 866 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Toyota Camry Solara have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns covering the Toyota Camry Solara. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Toyota Camry Solara recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.