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2001 Toyota Camry Solara Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara, most often about the air bags (25% of complaints, typically around 86,500 miles). It is 8th of 10 Camry Solara model years by number of complaints.

Complaints53
Recalls0
Crashes reported17
Fires reported1
Injuries reported13

Most common 2001 Toyota Camry Solara problems

  1. Air bags

    13 complaints · 25%

    Half of these problems showed up before 86,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.

    - the contact owns a 2001 Toyota solara. While driving at 65 MPH underin wet conditions it struck the rear end of a second vehicle. He then drove off an embankment, went through about 12 wooden posts, and crashed into a bolder which crushed the front bumper in half. Upon impact, the air bags never deployed. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 86,600 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2001 Toyota solara. While idling, the contact stated that the engine revved up to full RPM and went through four lanes of traffic. The contact struck one vehicle on the rear driver side. The contacts vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 88,000.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 88,000 miles

  2. Speed control

    9 complaints · 17%

    Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles.

    Tl contact owns a 2001 Toyota solara. While idling, the contact stated that the engine revved up to full RPM and went through four lanes of traffic. The contact struck one vehicle on the rear driver side. The contacts vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 88,000.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 88,000 miles
    On 4/1/08, in the morning, on wet roads, I was driving my '01 Toyota solara and needed to stop short in traffic. I had both feet on the brakes, the anti-lock brakes never kicked in, nor did the car slow down. I had rear ended a Toyota sequoia. I had mentioned to the other driver that the car would not stop. I had also…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 130,000 miles

  3. Seat belts

    8 complaints · 15%

    Half of these problems showed up before 127,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.

    Seat belt doesn't return. Instead, it is fully extended at all times, with shoulder belt lying on my lap, and seat belt being way to loose.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 137,000 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 165,000 miles

  4. Brakes

    8 complaints · 15%

    Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: conventional, foundation components, power assist, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.

    Toyota solara 2001 had to have brake vacuum assist part replaced. Check engine light kept coming on. Was told that this would cause harm to catalytic converter and eventually may stop on highway. Car only has 60,000 miles on it and has excellent care. Was told by dealer that Toyota had recall of this part for their…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 58,000 miles
    Several months ago, my 2001 Toyota solara began to shudder, sometimes violently, while driving down the freeway at 60+ MPH. While pulling over to the off ramp, and applying the brakes to slow down, the brake pedal itself would fight back, pushing against the pressure. An inspection by the local dealership revealed no…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 81,664 miles

  5. Engine

    6 complaints · 11%

    Half of these problems showed up before 109,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.

    Tl contact owns a 2001 Toyota solara v6. The contact stated that there was oil sludge in the engine which caused pollution and an engine fire. Whenever the vehicle was turned on black smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the engine was contaminated with oil and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 109,000 miles
    I own a 2001 Toyota solara and have to replace the engine due to problems with oil turning into gel. The engine quit operating completely.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 70,000 miles

  6. Suspension

    4 complaints · 8%

    Parts named most often: front.

    2001 Toyota solara. Car makes "clunking" sound from front passenger side and driver side. Usually over bumps or uneven roads. Noise gets worse over time. Already had strut mounts replaced once by Toyota. The strut mounts appear to be the cause of the noise. This noise is recognized by Toyota as service bulletin…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2003, at 28,000 miles
    Passenger was driving approx 50mph and collided with a deer with the front end of the car. Extensive front end damage, however neither the drivers or passengers airbags deployed. Car is considered a total loss.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 171,000 miles

  7. Seats

    3 complaints · 6%

    Front driver's seat has loose track and rocks while driving. Dealer attempted a quick fix per tsb to no avail. Toyota rep advised Toyota would replace the seat track, but dealer stated I would have to cover the $350.00 labor charge. I was advised there was a technical service bulletin on defect, but I still had to pay…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 27,000 miles

  8. Body and structure

    3 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: body.

    Rear window of convertible top keeps hitting the back seat. Window finally broke off piece of back seat a couple of months ago. Window now has come loose - hanging from the convertible top. Took car to a repair shop. They told me that this was a common problem with the solara. They will manually adjust the back seat…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 13,100 miles
    Passenger was driving approx 50mph and collided with a deer with the front end of the car. Extensive front end damage, however neither the drivers or passengers airbags deployed. Car is considered a total loss.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 171,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2001 Toyota Camry Solara recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

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.

Questions about the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (13 complaints, typically around 86,500 miles); speed control (9 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles); seat belts (8 complaints, typically around 127,500 miles).
How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2001 a bad year for the Toyota Camry Solara?
It is 8th of 10 Camry Solara model years by number of complaints, with 53 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.

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