2000 Toyota Camry Solara: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 66 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (12% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“2000 toyota solara. Consumer writes in regards to airbags never deployed during vehicle accident. *smd the consumer was rear ended, while stopped at a stop sign. *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry solara. While driving 20 mph and approaching a stop light, the brakes failed and the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The front end of the vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2016
“Wife was pulling into a parking space. Car had almost come to a complete stop, she was about to put car in park and set handbrake and car suddenly accelerated in to a bring wall. She crack c1 and c2 vertebrae and was in the hospital for 5 days. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2010
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“I had a very troubling issue with my 2000 toyota solara last week. The wiring to the inside fan blower motor overheated, was smoking badly and nearly started a fire in the cabin of the car. Luckily I stopped the car before things got out of hand. I had the wiring and the very badly corroded resistor replaced (p/n 20238) at a cost to me of $254.07. Does NHTSA have this issue on record as a safety recall? *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2010
“I have a 2000 toyota solara and I just got my brakes done and it was like I never even had them replaced there grinding my vehicle is hard to stop they squeak and now my ignition switch is broke when I purchase the vehicle they told me I had to make another key I made 2 but its the same consistent problem nobody is taking this matter serious and it really is a dangerous situation to be in especially with younger age children. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2009
“I have complained about my brakes on my solar 2000, the dealer ship here in rapid city, south dakota they will laugh at me, they don't do any thing . I tell people if any thing happens to me in my vehicle it will be because of the brakes. I have my brakes done every year, and I just had them done and I still have problems with noise and sometimes no brakes at all. I get my brakes checked three times a year. *tr”Owner report · Equipment · May 2009
“I had a passenger who remarked that there was a sulfur smell in passenger compartment of car when recirculation air is switched on. I had noticed it before but didn't know what to think about it. I've had lots of migraine headaches over the past 5 months. When I mentioned to a mechanic he said it was probably due to the sulfur dioxide poisoning me. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2008
“Complaint against costco automobile tires: purchased 4 costco tires in 2006. They were filled with nitrogen. Not told that all air must be nitrogen air put in tires. Filled tired with regular air. Major car problems with shaking of steering and fumes and smell and tires hot to touch. Told by mechanic that when I put in air in nitrogen filled costco tires it caused a chemical reaction. Major safety issue. Thankful I was lucky, but who will be the next victim and will they be so lucky? Something needs to be done to hold costco accountable for filling tires with nitrogen as it is a safety issue. They should fill with air as with industry standard. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2007
“I would like to report my son's fatal 2000 toyota solara crash. His car went into full speed and hit the trees with speed close to 100 mph on a residential street with 20 mph limit. Updated 03/10/10 *bf *tr updated 9/21/2011*cw updated 09/23/10”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 55 mph there is a vibration in the rear end,. Loud noises can also be heard while driving at lower speeds. The vehicle was taken to dealer. Upon inspection the rear axel needs to be replaced. There is a NHTSA recall, # 00v154000, regarding the suspension: rear. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. *ak updated 7-13-2006 - *nm”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2006
When filing, owners marked a crash in 13 of these complaints and injuries in 10 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2000 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
NHTSA has 66 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (12% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Camry Solara problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 55,000 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.