1999 Toyota Camry Solara
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 84 |
| 2000 | 66 |
| 2001 | 53 |
| 2002 | 60 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 161 |
| 2005 | 92 |
| 2006 | 116 |
| 2007 | 126 |
| 2008 | 83 |
| 2009 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
29% of complaints: air bags — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
HEAD ON COLLISION AT 50MPH FAILED TO SET OFF AIRBAG.
NHTSA ODI report, 20010316
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
15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.
CRASH INJURY13% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED... HAD TO RUN CAR INTO CURB AND INTO TREE BEFORE A CAR WAS HIT IN FRONT OF VEHICLE OR PARKED CARS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140825
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRAC OFF INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20191007
8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cables and accelerator pedal.
CRASH INJURY7% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing macpherson strut.
SAFETY TIMELINE
ENGINE SEIZURE
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
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 (24 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E060000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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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 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.