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2000 Toyota Camry Solara recalls and problems

The 2000 Toyota Camry Solara has 1 safety recall and 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
66
Crashes / fires
13 / 0
Injuries / deaths
10 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Toyota Camry Solara vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Toyota Camry Solara recalls

Recall 00V-154: Suspension

Reported Jun 5, 2000 · 541 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.

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.

2000 Toyota Camry Solara problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9
Tires8
Engine and Engine Cooling8
Visibility7
Air Bags6
Power Train6
Vehicle Speed Control6
Electrical System4
Structure4
Suspension4
Seat Belts3
Seats2

Most reported parts

  • Air Bags › Frontal — 5
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 2
  • Tires › Sidewall — 2
  • Structure › Body › Door — 2
  • Suspension › Rear — 2
  • Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 2
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
  • Power Train › Axle Hubs — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Toyota Camry Solara complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Dec 1, 2016
2000 toyota solara. Consumer writes in regards to airbags never deployed during vehicle accident. The consumer was rear ended, while stopped at a stop sign.
Engine · at 78,000 miles · reported Aug 14, 2016
Am experiencing sludge build up in the engine of my 2000 toyota camry solara. This vehicle was a previously owned when I purchased it on march 17, 2016. At time of purchase I requested a carfax report. My choice to purchase was made upon report details I.e. Repair & maintenance records, including routine oil changes. The carfax report specified all preventative maintenance had been applied to this vehicle and was up to date. There were no known manufacture recalls and/or issues on this vehicle. At the time of purchase I was unaware of any troublesome issues on this make & model, nor with its…
Service Brakes · at 150,000 miles · reported Apr 15, 2016
The contact owns a 2000 toyota camry solara. While driving 20 MPH and approaching a stop light, the brakes failed and the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The front end of the vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Steering · at 101,000 miles · reported Dec 25, 2010
This item is not a total failure yet but is headed in that direction. The power steering hose is leaking fluid where it joins the rack and pinion steering assembly. When the fluid all leaks out I will have no power assist in my steering and it could come at any moment. My local toyota dealer ( Del toyota in thorndale, pa) reported this problem to me while this car was being serviced for an oil change. I have not had it repaired yet. A neighbor of mine told me that he experienced the same problem with his toyota avalon which was a couple of years older than my car. I AM reporting this problem…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 104,000 miles · reported Apr 12, 2010
Wife was pulling into a parking space. Car had almost come to a complete stop, she was about to put car in park and set handbrake and car suddenly accelerated in to a bring wall. She crack c1 and c2 vertebrae and was in the hospital for 5 days.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara: 00V-154 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (9 reports), followed by tires (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.