2002 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.
23% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER BACKED VEHICLE INTO POLE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE THEN WENT INTO EXTENDED ACCELERATION WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030418
WHILE PARKING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, HITING A WALL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020225
20% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE AT A RED LIGHT, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK THE PRECEDING VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160222
Also filed under STRUCTURE
THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *JB *SCC
NHTSA ODI report, 20020924
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON. I'VE SPENT MANY DOLLARS TO GET IF FIXED, HOWEVER, NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHY THE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. IT SEEMS TO BE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE LIGHT GOES ON WHENEVER THE KEY IS ENGAGED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190210
13% of complaints: seat belts — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear/other and front.
12% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
WHILE DRIVING, AFTER THE VEHICLE GETS HOT, NOT OVERHEATED, THE BRAKES GO SOFT AND YOU CANT STOP! IF YOU SLAM THEM THEY WORK, IF YOU PRESS NORMALLY, NOTHING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190708
8% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ENGINE SURGING
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2002 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (8 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.