Toyota Camry Solara — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to watch and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution3 years

Best bets1 year

Complaint history

1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 84 complaints, Recommended 2000: 66 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 53 complaints, Recommended 2002: 60 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2004: 161 complaints, Caution 2004 2005: 92 complaints, Recommended 2006: 116 complaints, Caution 2006 2007: 126 complaints, Caution 2008: 83 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2004 · 161
1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 84 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 66 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 53 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 60 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 161 complaints, Caution 2004 2005: 92 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 116 complaints, Caution 2006 2007: 126 complaints, Caution 2007 2008: 83 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2009 2004 · 161
1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 84 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 66 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 53 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 60 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 161 complaints, Caution 2004 2005: 92 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 116 complaints, Caution 2006 2007: 126 complaints, Caution 2007 2008: 83 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2009 2004 · 161
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

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YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2009 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ● Recommended 83 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2007 ◆ Caution 126 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2006 ◆ Caution 116 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2005 ● Recommended 92 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2004 ◆ Caution 161 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ○ Not enough data 24 Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2002 ● Recommended 60 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ▲ Recommended 53 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 66 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 84 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

7

recalls on file across every Toyota Camry Solara model year.

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