MYRModel Year Report

2002 Toyota Camry Solara

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2002 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:44:48.329Z

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, 2002 highlighted. 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 84 complaints 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
2002: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
19980
199984
200066
200153
200260
200324
2004161
200592
2006113
2007126
200883
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17%

17% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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WHILE PARKING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, HITING A WALL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020225

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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

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

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20040303 — PE (closed 20040722)

THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM

I 20050805 — DP (closed 20060105)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I 20060914 — DP (closed 20070403)

ENGINE SURGING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ● 2000 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

◆ 2004 ◆ 2007 ◆ 2006

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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 17% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.