MYRModel Year Report

1999 Toyota Camry Solara

● Typical for this model
1999 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:57:31.569Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Solara Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 66 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2004: 161 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2006: 113 complaints 2006 2007: 126 complaints 2008: 83 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
1999: 84 complaints
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YearComplaints
19980
199984
200066
200153
200260
200324
2004161
200592
2006113
2007126
200883
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND DOES NOT GO AWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200930

NOTHING HAPPENED YET, SINCE I CANNOT KNOW FOR SURE IF THESE ARE BAD AIR BAGS SINCE CAR WAS IN ACCIDENT AND REPAIRED WITH REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS IN PAST, SO NO WAY TO FIND OUT UNLESS TOYOTA PAYS TO CHECK THEM FIRST AND MAYBE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200106

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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HEAD ON COLLISION AT 50MPH FAILED TO SET OFF AIRBAG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010316

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20020430 — DP (closed 20020620)

ENGINE SEIZURE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060801 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE RE

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

Campaign 06E060000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E060000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ● 2002 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 2004 ◆ 2007 ◆ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.