Toyota Camry Solara Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Toyota Camry Solara model year (1999–2008) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Toyota Camry Solara Years to Avoid
1 recall · 52 complaints
47 reported injuries
Top issue: STRUCTURE
Problem score: 149
0 recalls · 111 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 131
0 recalls · 66 complaints
14 reported injuries
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 94
Best Toyota Camry Solara Years to Buy
0 recalls · 18 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 32
0 recalls · 34 complaints
Main area: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 51
0 recalls · 38 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 56
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Toyota Camry Solara — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 59 | 4 | — | 70 | Caution |
| 2007 | 0 | 76 | 3 | — | 82 | Caution |
| 2006 | 1 | 52 | 47 | — | 149 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 0 | 66 | 14 | — | 94 | Caution |
| 2004 | 0 | 111 | 10 | — | 131 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 0 | 18 | 7 | — | 32 | Good |
| 2002 | 0 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 51 | Good |
| 2001 | 0 | 38 | 9 | — | 56 | Caution |
| 2000 | 1 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 69 | Caution |
| 1999 | 0 | 56 | 12 | — | 80 | Caution |
All 10 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Toyota Camry Solara Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Camry Solara models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Camry Solara should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara if possible. It has 1 recall, 52 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 149 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Camry Solara to buy?+
The 2003 Toyota Camry Solara is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 32. It has only 0 recalls and 18 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Camry Solara has the fewest problems?+
The 2003, 2002, 2001 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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