Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags13
- Vehicle speed control9
- Seat belts8
- Suspension4
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Seats3
- Structure3
- Engine2
- Parking brake2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 13 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 14 2001 Camry Solara vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 12 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara failed the safety check 1.92% of the time — 4% less often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 142,567 miles.
1,404first inspections
1.92%failed on safety
142,567 mimedian odometer
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 10.0–12.2 L/100 km (about 19–24 mpg US), CO₂ 230–281 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Solara · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| Camry Solara · Compact · Regular gasoline | 12.7 | 9.0 | 11.0 |
| Camry Solara · Compact · Regular gasoline | 13.5 | 9.5 | 11.7 |
| Camry Solara Convertible · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 14.0 | 9.9 | 12.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Toyota told its dealers about the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 634048 | LETTER ANNOUNCING SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT TO COVER ENGINE OIL GELLING. *TT |
| 634025 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SEAT BELT APPEARANCE FOR CONVERTIBLE MODELS. *TT |
| 632246 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BEARING O-RING SERVICE TIP. *TT |
| 628696 | SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT |
| 623093 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE REAR WOOFER MAKING A HUMMING NOISE OR A RATTLE CONDITION . *ET |
| 623076 | SUBJECT REGARDING A SNAPPING OR POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. *ET |
| 623038 | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 RANDOM MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE. *TT |
| 622681 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SNAPPING OR POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. *JB |
| 622312 | SOME VEHICLES WITH 1MZ-FE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE M.I.L ON.*JB |
| 622287 | SOME VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE REAR WOOFER MAKING A HUMMING NOISE.*JB |
| 622004 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR DUE TO LOOSENESS OF THE DUST DEFLECTOR. *TT |
| 621995 | ELECTRONIC MESSAGE REGAREING A TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR DUE TO LOOSENESS OF THE DUST REFLECTOR. *TT |
| 621980 | UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SOME VEHICLES WITH THE 1MZ-FE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM VENT CONTROL MALFUNCTION) STORED. *TT |
| 618292 | THIS BULLETIN INTRODUCES A NEW ACCESSORY ALLOY WHEEL FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *JB |
| 616095 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INTRODUCING A FIELD FIX FOR INCIDENTS OF MOISTURE AND ODORS PERMEATING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT FLAPS MAY HAVE BECOME LOOSE OR MISSING. REPLACING THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT WILL REMEDY THE CONDITION. *TT |
| 614975 | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING THE AN UPCOMING BULLETIN INTRODUCING A NEW ACCESSORY ALLOW WHEEL FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT |
| 11007445 | 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, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation |
| 11007444 | 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. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. |
| 11007443 | 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 surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface that resemble hard water spots. Unlike water spots however, acid rain damage cannot be removed by regular washing procedures. Also, because acid rain can etch and soften the paint, |
| 11006151 | 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, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation |
| 11006150 | 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. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. |
| 11006149 | 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 surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface that resemble hard water spots. Unlike water spots however, acid rain damage cannot be removed by regular washing procedures. Also, because acid rain can etch and soften the paint, |
| 11005153 | 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. |
| 11003649 | 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, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation |
| 11003647 | 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. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. PD017-04. The entire bulletin has been updated. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)