The most-reported Camry Solara run is 4T1FA38P76U (2006 builds) with 9 complaints, 3.9× the typical run. Structure problems make up 26% of reports; 2007 is the worst model year at 3.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for Camry Solara model years 1999–2008.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Toyota Camry Solara has 256 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 7% of every Camry Solara complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4T1FA38P76U•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — | |
| 4T1FA38PX6U•••••• | 2006 | 4 | — | |
| 4T1FA38P66U•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 4T1FA38P17U•••••• | 2007 | 1 | — | |
| 4T1FA38P38U•••••• | 2008 | 2 | 1 | |
| 4T1FA38P46U•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — | |
| 4T1FA38P98U•••••• | 2008 | 1 | — | |
| 4T1FA38P27U•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 4T1FA38P08U•••••• | 2008 | 1 | — | |
| 4T1FA38P18U•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 4T1FA38P67U•••••• | 2007 | 2 | — | |
| 4T1FA38P86U•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 244 Camry Solara runs has 6 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 29 Camry Solara VINs so far, most often 2006, 2008, 2007 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Toyota Camry Solara the gap between build years is 2.5×: a 2007 car draws 3.2 complaints per run, a 2001 one 1.3.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 75 | 26 | 9 | |
| 2007 | 100 | 31 | 10 | |
| 2006 | 95 | 35 | 16 | |
| 2004 | 124 | 47 | 21 | |
| 2003 | 19 | 14 | 10 | |
| 2002 | 45 | 27 | 15 | |
| 2001 | 38 | 29 | 14 | |
| 2000 | 40 | 27 | 6 | |
| 1999 | 58 | 24 | 11 |
Heaviest year here is 2007 at 3.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2001 at 1.3.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 26% of everything Toyota Camry Solara owners report: Structure, 125 of 594 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 38 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 1 | |
| Steering | 4 | — | |
| Power Train | 6 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Toyota Camry Solara; the 6 below cover build years 1999 to 2008. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 16V396000 | Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler | 2006–2008 |
| 06E026000 | Exterior Lighting | 1999–2001 |
| 06E060000 | Exterior Lighting | 1999–2001 |
| 10V035000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2006–2008 |
| 11V539000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2004–2005 |
| 06V488000 | Air Bags:side/window | 2007 |
16V396000 was opened in 2016 on cars built from 2006: 10 years on the road before the recall.
The Camry Solara against its rivals
The Camry Solara draws 2.3 complaints per production run; the Pontiac Grand Am 2.8 and the Pontiac Sunfire 2.1.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry Solara | 594 | 256 | 18.9% | |
| Pontiac Grand Am | 3,410 | 1,221 | 7.8% | |
| Pontiac Sunfire | 847 | 397 | 10.2% |
How serious were they
Of the 594 reports on the Toyota Camry Solara, 18.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Toyota Camry Solara | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 594 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 112 (18.9%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 9 (1.5%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 56 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 226% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Toyota Camry Solara share of that is 594 complaints over 256 runs, 0.05% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Toyota Camry Solara VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 594 NHTSA complaints from 256 Camry Solara runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Camry Solara production run has the most complaints?
4T1FA38P76U, a 2006 build, with 9 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Camry Solara run has 2.3.
Which Camry Solara years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2007 is heaviest at 3.2 complaints per run and 2001 lightest at 1.3.
Does the Camry Solara get more complaints than the Pontiac Grand Am?
No: 2.3 complaints per production run for the Camry Solara against 2.8 for the Pontiac Grand Am.
How many Camry Solara complaints involve a crash?
18.9% of 594 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 9 involved a fire.
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