2000 Toyota Camry Solara recalls and problems

The 2000 Toyota Camry Solara has 1 recall and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2000 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 10 Camry Solara model years — 6th most.

1recalls
66complaints
13crashes
0fires
10injuries
60,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Suspension

Jun 5, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V154000 · 541 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle May not have adequate strength in some areas.

Original NHTSA wording

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

Risk: After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.

Original NHTSA wording

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

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.

Owner notification began June 30, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine9
Service Brakes9
Tires8
Visibility7
Air Bags6
Power Train6
Vehicle Speed Control6
Electrical System4
Structure4
Seat Belts3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2000: 8 complaints20002001: 7 complaints2002: 5 complaints20022003: 8 complaints2004: 11 complaints2004112005: 4 complaints2006: 2 complaints20062007: 2 complaints2008: 3 complaints20082009: 2 complaints2010: 9 complaints20102015: 1 complaints2016: 3 complaints20162020: 1 complaints20201

NHTSA investigations

ENGINE SEIZURE

DP02004 · opened Apr 30, 2002 · closed Jun 20, 2002

2000 vs. other Toyota Camry Solara years

2000: 66 complaints20002001: 53 complaints20012002: 60 complaints20022003: 24 complaints20032004: 161 complaints20041612005: 92 complaints20052006: 116 complaints20062007: 126 complaints20072008: 83 complaints20082009: 1 complaints20091

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2000. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara, the latest from Jun 5, 2000 (suspension). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (9), service brakes (9), tires (8). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.