What year Toyota Camry Solara should I avoid?

NHTSA data points to the 2006 and 2007 Camry Solara as the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75, the two highest in the lineup.

Is there a best year for the Toyota Camry Solara?

No year reaches a Best verdict. The 2008 model year is rated Good, with the lowest complaint index (25) and only 83 total complaints.

What problems does the 2006 Camry Solara have?

Owners most often reported Structure & Body issues (44 percent of complaints, median mileage 48,000) followed by Engine problems (20 percent, median mileage 42,000), alongside two recall campaigns.

Does the 2007 Camry Solara have any recalls?

Yes, NHTSA lists two recalls for 2007, including one for curtain side airbag tether straps that could be incorrectly routed during assembly.

How many complaints does the Toyota Camry Solara have overall?

Across the 2005-2009 model years, NHTSA lists 418 total complaints and 4 recall campaigns, with Structure & Body issues making up 33 percent of all complaints.

Toyota Camry Solara Best and Worst Years (2005–2009)

The 2006 and 2007 Toyota Camry Solara are the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75 versus a low of 25 for 2008. No year earns a Best rating, but 2008 is rated Good with only 83 complaints and the lowest complaint index in the lineup.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2006 Avoid 2007

Model years: 5; 2005–2009
NHTSA complaints: 418
Recall campaigns: 4
Crashes reported: 65
Fires reported: 9
Top problem area: Structure & Body

Camry Solara Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Toyota Camry Solara problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	Caution	50	92	22	1	1	Structure & Body	22.5	—
2006	Avoid	100	116	21	5	2	Structure & Body	22.5	—
2007	Avoid	75	126	13	1	2	Electrical System	23	—
2008	Good	25	83	9	2	2	Structure & Body	23	—
2009	No verdict	0	1	0	0	0	Structure & Body	—	—

Camry Solara years to avoid: what went wrong

2006 Toyota Camry Solara Index 100 · 116 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2006 Camry Solara has the highest complaint index (100) of any year and the worst rank overall, with 116 complaints, 21 crashes, 5 fires, and one death reported. Structure & Body issues dominate, making up 44 percent of complaints with a median failure mileage of 48,000. Engine problems followed at 20 percent, median mileage 42,000. NHTSA lists two recalls for this year, including a seat heater disconnection campaign shared with several other Toyota models. Owners also described electrical faults and reduced rear visibility tied to crashes.

2006 structure & body problems →2006 engine problems →2006 airbags problems →

2007 Toyota Camry Solara Index 75 · 126 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2007 Camry Solara carries a complaint index of 75 and ranks second-worst, with 126 complaints and 13 crashes reported. Electrical System problems lead at 27 percent of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 75,000, followed by Engine issues at 21 percent with a much lower median mileage of 27,000. NHTSA lists two recalls, including one covering curtain side airbag tether straps that could be incorrectly routed. Owners reported sudden acceleration, power steering failure, and brake-related crashes at relatively low mileages.

2007 electrical system problems →2007 engine problems →2007 structure & body problems →

Most common Toyota Camry Solara problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Structure & Body137 (33%)
Engine92 (22%)
Electrical System61 (15%)
Airbags47 (11%)
Other47 (11%)
Transmission & Powertrain34 (8%)
Visibility & Wipers32 (8%)
Brakes23 (6%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires19 (5%)
Steering17 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Toyota Camry Solara should I avoid?: NHTSA data points to the 2006 and 2007 Camry Solara as the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75, the two highest in the lineup.
Is there a best year for the Toyota Camry Solara?: No year reaches a Best verdict. The 2008 model year is rated Good, with the lowest complaint index (25) and only 83 total complaints.
What problems does the 2006 Camry Solara have?: Owners most often reported Structure & Body issues (44 percent of complaints, median mileage 48,000) followed by Engine problems (20 percent, median mileage 42,000), alongside two recall campaigns.
Does the 2007 Camry Solara have any recalls?: Yes, NHTSA lists two recalls for 2007, including one for curtain side airbag tether straps that could be incorrectly routed during assembly.
How many complaints does the Toyota Camry Solara have overall?: Across the 2005-2009 model years, NHTSA lists 418 total complaints and 4 recall campaigns, with Structure & Body issues making up 33 percent of all complaints.