MYRModel Year Report

2003 Toyota Camry Solara

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2003 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:19.518Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 66 complaints 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 60 complaints 2003: 24 complaints 2003 24 2004: 161 complaints 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2006: 116 complaints 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009
1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 66 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2003 24 2004: 161 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009
1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 66 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2003 24 2004: 161 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009

2003: 24 complaints

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YearComplaints
19980
199984
200066
200153
200260
200324
2004161
200592
2006116
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

8 of 24 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2013-12-06

Also filed under Seat belts and structure

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, 2008-02-24

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-11

Vehicle speed control

4 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH

Electrical system

3 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.

Suspension

2 of 24 total reports mention: suspension.

Seats

2 of 24 total reports mention: seats.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2004-03-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-07-22 Throttle control system
  2. I
    2005-08-05Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-05 Vehicle speed control
  3. I
    2006-09-14Defect petitionClosed 2007-04-03 Engine surging

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
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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 33% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.