MYRModel Year Report

2000 Toyota Camry Solara

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2000 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:05.445Z

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, 2000 highlighted. 1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 66 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 60 complaints 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 161 complaints 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2006: 116 complaints 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2000: 66 complaints
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YearComplaints
19980
199984
200066
200153
200260
200324
2004161
200592
2006116
2007126
200883
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160415

TIRES 12%

12% of complaints: tires — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sidewall and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and exhaust system.

CRASH DEATH
VISIBILITY 11%

11% of complaints: visibility — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000630 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 00V154000 — check if this car was fixed

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

2000 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V154000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E060000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara have?

3 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.