Toyota

Camry Solara

Compact Cars · model years 1999 to 2008

Includes Camry Solara and Camry Solara Convertible as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2003. complaints: 24, below this model's typical 104; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1.

Worst year: 2006. complaints: 116, above this model's typical 84; recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Toyota Camry Solara
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
1999	4Gas	22	$2,825	0	84	AIR BAGS 22%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%
complaints: 84, in line with this model's typical 84 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 66 of 100, where higher is better.
2000	6Gas	22	$2,825	1	66	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%, TIRES 10%
complaints: 66, below this model's typical 125 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 Score: 52 of 100, where higher is better.
2001	6Gas	21	$2,975	0	53	AIR BAGS 20%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%, SEAT BELTS 13%
complaints: 53, below this model's typical 125 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2002	6Gas	21.5	$2,900	0	60	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 21%, AIR BAGS 18%, SEAT BELTS 12%
complaints: 60, below this model's typical 125 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 Score: 64 of 100, where higher is better.
2003	5Gas	23	$2,700	0	24	AIR BAGS 24%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 24, below this model's typical 104 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	4Gas	22.5	$2,775	1	161	STRUCTURE 18%, STEERING 15%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%
complaints: 161, about 1.9x this model's typical 84 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 12 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 12 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	4Gas	22.5	$2,775	1	92	STRUCTURE 19%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%, POWER TRAIN 12%
complaints: 92, above this model's typical 84 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 53 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	4Gas	22.5	$2,775	2	116	STRUCTURE 28%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%, AIR BAGS 11%
complaints: 116, above this model's typical 84 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 53 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 9 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	4Gas	23	$2,725	2	126	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17%, STRUCTURE 17%, AIR BAGS 8%
complaints: 126, about 1.5x this model's typical 84 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 25 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	4Gas	23	$2,725	2	83	STRUCTURE 27%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%
complaints: 83, below this model's typical 84 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 41 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1999: 22 to 2008: 23

Owner complaints1999: 84 to 2008: 83

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Toyota Camry Solara to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.