2001 Toyota Camry Solara problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (9) · Seat Belts (7) · Air Bags (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
37 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (107)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Structure:body 2024-07-12 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-07-12 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Showing the 6 most recent of 107 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-11-05 · Vehicle Speed Control · 162,343 mi · 💥 crash“i was exciting a freeway. as i usually do, i disengaged the clutch expecting the cruise control to also disengage and coast to the stop sign with the assistance of my brake. instead, as soon as i disengaged the clutch, the car accelerated as if someone had put their foot all the way to the floor. the brake had no impact to slow the acceleration. i …”
2020-07-20 · Structure:body · 170,000 mi · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“my name is [xxx] i didn't back up my car at all. city that the accident token place was oakland california. local report number, [xxx]. this, accident happened in alameda county on the time frame of monday. 300 feet west of mcaurthur blv. i did never back up my car hitting v2 or p2. my v1 and p1 car, was leaving after previously checking for damage…”
2019-12-06 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“on 5/10/2006 while driving my 2001 camry solara on a rural road i couldn't slow the car down, braking didn't help. i kept bearing to the right off the road because i was having a hard time controlling the car, car wanted to go towards the cars traveling in the opposite direction. finally, i was able to get the car off the road, car spun out in grav…”
2019-04-24 · Air Bags · 174,000 mi“air bag light staying on (stationary and in motion)…”
2018-10-30 · Unknown Or Other“door latches get stuck closed. it seems the plastic around the latch is the cause.…”
2018-10-12 · Air Bags · 280,000 mi“my air bag light has been on, on my dash for about 2 months now. i see no recalls, but researched it. looks like my airbags aren't working properly.…”
2016-02-05 · Air Bags · 150,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry solara. while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a steel pole. the vehicle flipped over and the air bags did not deploy. the contact kicked the door open and crawled out of the vehicle. the contact sustained a lot of injuries and was transported via ambulanc…”
2015-03-04 · Air Bags · 178,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry solara. while at a complete stop, another vehicle crashed forcefully into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact suffered from strained chest muscles and cracked ribs, which required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnose…”
2015-02-24 · Engine · 156,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry solara. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. the contact mentioned that once the vehicle was turned on, black smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the engine was contaminated wit…”
2014-11-20 · Seat Belts · 165,000 mi“just within the last month, i have had difficulty getting the driver seat belt to clasp. it take a few tries, but finally does. but, it doe not seem secure and i am afraid that it may become unclapsed while driving. in the past it always worked fine and the clasp seemed much more secure. i was wondering if any other driver have had a problem wi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.