MYRModel Year Report

2008 Toyota Camry Solara

● Typical for this model
2008 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:49.318Z

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
83
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Structure

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2008: 83 complaints

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YearComplaints
19980
199984
200066
200153
200260
200324
2004161
200592
2006116
2007126
200883
20091

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

31% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

CRASH
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December 21, 2013.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-08

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Solara. The contact stated that upon inspection, the interior dashboard was sticky and had started to deteriorate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-20

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. Additionally, the dashboard was sticky and cracking. The contact was unable to clean or wipe the dashboard. There were no warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-06

Vehicle speed control

13% · 11 reports
CRASHINJURY

Exterior lighting

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

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My 2008 Toyota solara headlights are really scary to drive with at night. The visibility is almost none. The high beams are like regular beams on every other car. My low beams are nonexistent.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-13

Visibility/wiper

8% · 7 reports

Electrical system

6% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash.

FIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked inside a garage when it suddenly caught on fire, completely destroying both the vehicle and the residence.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-24

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. After being parked in the garage for eight hours, the vehicle caught fire. The fire destroyed the laundry room, the garage, and the vehicle. The fire caused $200,000 worth of damage to the home.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-06-03

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…

    Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2016-07-14Seats16V396000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 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.