MYRModel Year Report

2003 Toyota Camry Solara

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2003 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:57:20.775Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Solara Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 84 complaints 2000: 66 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 161 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2006: 113 complaints 2006 2007: 126 complaints 2008: 83 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2003: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
19980
199984
200066
200153
200260
200324
2004161
200592
2006113
2007126
200883
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

5 of 24 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONTAL PASSENGER SIDE CRASH. THIS CRASH WAS SEVERE ENOUGH TO DESTROY FRONT BUMPER, HEADLIGHTS, HOOD, PASSENGER SIDE FENDER, WHEEL/ TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTAL LOSS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131206

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS HIT ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BY A TRUCK. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040123

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.

AIR BAGS

3 of 24 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE FRONT OF MY 2003 TOYOTA SOLARA HIT A CAR THAT WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF ME. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE SNOWY AND ICY. BECAUSE OF THIS, REAR-ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS UNAVOIDABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080224

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. IT WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD. HOWEVER, UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040511

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

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

2003 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ● 2002 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 2004 ◆ 2007 ◆ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 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.