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2007 Toyota Camry Solara Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Toyota Camry Solara, most often about the lights (21% of complaints, typically around 73,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Camry Solara model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Toyota Camry Solara problems
Lights
26 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
I was driving in city in the evening and noticed that the street appeared to darken. The passenger in my car told me to pull over so we could check the headlight. The driver headlights out. I went to the Toyota dealership. They told me it might be the bulb but couldn't guarantee it. I could try it out for 160.00. And…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the headlights would randomly fail without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the headlights needed to be replaced. The dealer did not provide a reason for the headlights sporadically failing. The headlights were…
Body and structure
26 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
I called Toyota dealer and told them, they took pictures and acknowledged defective parts. I was told it would cost me $250.00 for labor as the new dash would cost them $1500.00, I argued this was unacceptable and unfair that I would have to pay being their fault.
I have a 2007 Toyota solara convertible that is in pristine condition. It is garaged and out the sun and is kept clean inside and out. A month after I purchased from a dealer the dash began cracking by the steering wheel, around the ignition and on the glove box trim. I took it to a interior trim specialist and said…
Speed control
13 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 17,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Toyota solara. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH, attempting to make a left turn. The engine rpms began to increase excessively and increased acceleration without warning. When the brake pedal was engaged there was no power response which caused the vehicle to crash into another…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Toyota solara convertible. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH approaching a stop signal. When pressure was applied to the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly surged forward and crashed into a cement wall. A police report was filed for the incident. The vehicle sustained damages. The…
Air bags
13 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles.
My two sons were involved in a car accident to where my car ended up being totaled and what is disturbing to me is that the air bags did not deploy at time of impact. The brunt of the damage was on the passenger side which is where my 13 year old was sitting.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Solara. While driving 30 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The fender, front bumper, and passenger side headlamp were repaired. The…
Electrical
13 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and unoccupied when it ignited into massive flames. The fire department was called to extinguish the flames. They informed the contact that the fire was contributed to electrical failures and that the fire originated from the…
While driving the headlight go out. If I turn them off then back on they come on. Some times this happens every minute or so and sometime they work fine. I have replaced the left low beam thinking I had a bad light. I think this is a safety issue and should be fixed by the manufacture.
Engine
13 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
My Toyota solera is going thru excessive amounts of oil! I'm continuously adding oil...and it's not leaking anywhere. ...where the hell is it going! My engine is going to burn up! I want answers! 2.4 l 4-cylimder (2az-fe).
My 2007 Toyota solara coupe l4-2.4l (2az-fe) has the engine oil consumption problem. This was confirmed by my service center and is in regard to the technical service bulletin t-sb-0094-11. The engine loses oil at rapid rate and gasoline gets in the oil, which could cause a fire. This is a serious engine problem which…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
The rear glass heated window leaks like a sive. It's molded up my trunk and I have to let the water out by dislodging the trunk plug so it doesn't accumulate. Not cool, but I do love the drive! Add a scarf and it feels like paris... We just keep adding sealant in black to keep the water out every fall before the rain…
When I brought in my 2007 Toyota Camry Solara convertible for a faulty low tire pressure sensor, another problem was detected. I asked to see the issue while the car was up on the lift. I could observe what looked like a shredding/damaged rack and pinion power steering boot with fluid visible. The first dealer written…
Visibility and wipers
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls.
Dash pad is sticky and shiny and lights from cars, and street lights reflect off of it into the driver's eyes. It occurs from oncoming vehicles when on narrow roads and lights from stores and street lights in commercial areas
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the front passenger window switch failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the window motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Toyota Camry Solara recalls
Seats: seat heater/cooler
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on july 14, 2016. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set number for this recall is set16b.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4runner, highlander, sequoia, and sienna, 2005-2010 avalon and tundra, 2006-2008 camry solara, 2006-2010 highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 rav4 and tacoma, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2007-2011 camry hybrid, 2009-2010 venza, 2010-2012 prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Air bags: side/window
Risk: If the tether strap is not correctly routed, the front side of the csa may not deploy as designed, which may result in insufficient occupant protection during a side impact crash or rollover event.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both csa front tether straps, and if necessary, reroute them. The recall began on december 21, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles equipped with curtain side air bags (csa), the csa tether strap located in the front pillars may have been incorrectly routed during the assembly process.
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 2007 Toyota Camry Solara
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Camry Solara?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (26 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles); body and structure (26 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); speed control (13 complaints, typically around 17,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Camry Solara have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 2, 2016 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Toyota Camry Solara?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Camry Solara model year since 2000, with 126 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.