2001 Toyota Camry Solara
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 53
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 53 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
Air bags
25% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Was involved in a front end collision. Airbag did not deploy. Seat belt did not engage. I had reported the seatbelt problem to the Toyota dealer previously.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-15
Also filed under Seat belts
Vehicle speed control
17% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On 5/10/2006 while driving my 2001 Camry Solara on a rural road I couldn't slow the car down, braking didn't help.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-06
Also filed under Service brakes
Seat belts
15% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing retractor.
Service brakes
15% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Suspension
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing front.
Show complaint excerpts
Passenger was driving approx 50MPH and collided with a deer with the front end of the car. Extensive front end damage, however neither the drivers or passengers airbags deployed. Car is considered a total loss.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-23
Also filed under Engine and structure
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…
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.
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2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.