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1999 Toyota Camry Solara problems

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Worth extra scrutiny

The 1999 Toyota Camry Solara sits mid-pack among Camry Solara years: 109 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 89, with 2 recalls and one closed investigation. Complainants reported 16 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across airbags (24), engine (15), and brakes (11), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

109

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

25

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

16

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Camry Solara years?

Camry Solara NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted204 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 109 complaints2000: 80 complaints2001: 66 complaints2002: 67 complaints2003: 34 complaints2004: 204 complaints2005: 131 complaints2006: 146 complaints2007: 158 complaints2008: 99 complaints2009: 1 complaints
Camry Solara NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Toyota Camry Solara problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags2422%
Engine1514%
Brakes1110%
Speed Control76%
Electrical System76%
Other66%
Suspension66%
Latches & Locks55%
Body & Structure55%
Visibility & Wipers44%
Transmission44%
Lighting33%
Tires & Wheels33%
Seat Belts33%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)33%
Fuel System22%
Steering11%

Does the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E060000LightingJune 29, 2006 · 87,745 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

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.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WAS AT A STANDSTILL AND REARENDED BY ANOTHER DRIVER GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND HE DID NOT BRAKE. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE NOR DID THE AIRBAGS. BOTH CARS TOTALED. TRUNK HOOD POPPED, ALSO REAR PANELS BENT. I SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY EITHER ON WINDSHIELD OR STEERING WHEEL . MY FIRM BELIEF IS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 30, 2015 · crash

“MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHEN CROSSING HIGHWAY AT INTERSECTION, THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION AND SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SHE STATES SHE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO CROSS BUT "THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO". ALSO, DESPITE IMPACTS FROM SEVERAL ANGLES, NO AIRBAGS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 22, 2009 · crash

“BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED... HAD TO RUN CAR INTO CURB AND INTO TREE BEFORE A CAR WAS HIT IN FRONT OF VEHICLE OR PARKED CARS. MECHANIC NOTED BOTH BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING COMPLETE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHICH APPARENTLY HAPPENS ALOT ON THIS AGE OF TOYOTA BECAUSE OF DESIGN OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 17, 2014 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 24 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A CURB. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 2, 2011 · crash

“MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHEN CROSSING HIGHWAY AT INTERSECTION, THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION AND SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SHE STATES SHE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO CROSS BUT "THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO". ALSO, DESPITE IMPACTS FROM SEVERAL ANGLES, NO AIRBAGS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 22, 2009 · crash

1999 Toyota Camry Solara — common questions

Is the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?

It is close to typical for the Camry Solara: 109 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 1999 Camry Solara problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (24 complaints), engine (15 complaints), brakes (11 complaints).

Does the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota Camry Solara years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Camry Solara years to avoid are 2004, 2007, 2006. The cleanest record among Camry Solara years belongs to 1998.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.