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2000 Toyota Camry Solara problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2000 Toyota Camry Solara sits mid-pack among Camry Solara years: 80 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 90, with 3 recalls and one closed investigation. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths and 10 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across brakes (10), engine (9), and tires & wheels (9), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

80

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

15

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

10

Injuries

2

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Camry Solara years?

Camry Solara NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 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, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Toyota Camry Solara problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1013%
Engine911%
Tires & Wheels911%
Visibility & Wipers79%
Airbags68%
Speed Control68%
Transmission68%
Electrical System45%
Body & Structure45%
Suspension45%
Other34%
Seat Belts34%
Seats23%
Fuel System23%
Lighting23%
Latches & Locks11%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%
Steering11%

Does the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara have recalls?

3 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.

00V154000SuspensionJune 5, 2000 · 541 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.

Consequence

AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · April 6, 2016 · crash

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 1, 2006 · crash

“MICHELIN, 205/65R15, RADIAL TIRES, ORIGINAL TIRES, LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS JUST SERVICED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO.*AK THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE FOR THE TIRE FAILURE, BUT BLAMES THE CUSTOMER. *YH”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · January 14, 2000

“PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE LEAKING. NAR 07/28/2003.*MR THE VEHICLE SUNROOF LEAKED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIR BUT THE LEAK RECURS. THE VEHICLE TAIL LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER CLEANED THE CONNECTOR AND REPLACED THE BULB. THERE WAS A MUSTY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · January 1, 1901

“CONSUMER WAS SITTING STILL, ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME HEAD-ON TRAVELING 35MPH. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALER WANTED TO CEHCK VEHICLE BEFORE CLAIM WAS SUBMITTED. DEALER WASN'T OFFERING A LOANER VEHICLE.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · October 13, 2000 · crash

2000 Toyota Camry Solara — common questions

Is the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?

It is close to typical for the Camry Solara: 80 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2000 Camry Solara problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (10 complaints), engine (9 complaints), tires & wheels (9 complaints).

Does the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 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 2000 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.