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2000 Toyota Camry Solara Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara, most often about the wheels and tires (14% of complaints). It is 6th of 10 Camry Solara model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2000 Toyota Camry Solara problems
Wheels and tires
9 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: sidewall, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Leased a new 2000 Toyota solara convertible in july 2000. Took car for all required maintneance checks. After only 20,000 miles was informed that all 4 tires were completely unsafe for driving. If I had not had car serviced I would have driven new car and was in danger of a fatal accident. Tires usually are safe at…
Engine
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
I had a passenger who remarked that there was a sulfur smell in passenger compartment of car when recirculation air is switched on. I had noticed it before but didn't know what to think about it. I've had lots of migraine headaches over the past 5 months. When I mentioned to a mechanic he said it was probably due to…
I have a Toyota solara, 2000. Had to get engine replaced at 77,000 miles. Now they say it needs $3800 in emission repairs. Many other vehicles that have had engines replaced are now experiencing emission problems. This matter needs investigated!
Brakes
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Power brake assist unit failed at 27,400 miles. Advised a number of these units have been requested for replacement. Contacted toyoto and they refused to cover. Had the failure of this part caused a serious accident resulting in serious injury or death, I am certain toyoto would take a different position.
Consumer was attempting to park the vehicle in a parking lot, pressed the brakes, and vehicle jumped the curb and collided with a tree. There were no injuries, nor was there a police report.
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, sun/moon roof assembly, rearview mirrors/devices.
Air bags
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: frontal.
My son was traveling northbound on I-75 near bruce b. Downs blvd in tampa fl at approx 2:30 am on 9/26/2008. Another driver attempted to enter his lane and he swerved into the far right lane to avoid being struck losing control went off the road. The vehicle left the road at approx 70 MPH, went airborne, landed…
Transmission
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle hubs, axle assembly.
While driving at any speed rear axle produced a loud grinding noise recall 00v154000 was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
: the contact stated while driving at 55 MPH there is a vibration in the rear end,. Loud noises can also be heard while driving at lower speeds. The vehicle was taken to dealer. Upon inspection the rear axel needs to be replaced. There is a NHTSA recall, # 00v154000, regarding the suspension: rear. The vehicle has the…
Speed control
6 complaints · 9%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 updated 9/21/2011 updated 09/23/10
Owner of 2000 Toyota camry-solara was entering a marvin's market. While attempting to enter the parking lot her vehicle suddenly accelerated for approx. 55-60' and crashed into the marvin market storefront plate glass windows. The vehicle continued into the marvin market striking a person inside the store. The vehicle…
Electrical
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition.
Consumer complained about an ignition switch problem. Driver was able to remove key from the ignition while vehicle was still in drive.
I had a very troubling issue with my 2000 Toyota solara last week. The wiring to the inside fan blower motor overheated, was smoking badly and nearly started a fire in the cabin of the car. Luckily I stopped the car before things got out of hand. I had the wiring and the very badly corroded resistor replaced (p/n…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Toyota Camry Solara recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine seizure
Questions about the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: wheels and tires (9 complaints); engine (9 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); brakes (9 complaints, typically around 27,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 5, 2000 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Toyota Camry Solara?
- It is 6th of 10 Camry Solara model years by number of complaints, with 66 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.