YearToAvoid

2007 Toyota Camry Solara Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2007 Toyota Camry Solara ranks 2nd worst of 5 model years, with a complaint index of 75 and 126 complaints tied mainly to electrical, engine, and structural issues. NHTSA lists 2 recalls, and owners reported unintended acceleration, steering failure, and one fire.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
75/100
#2 of 5 Camry Solara years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
126
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
13
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2008
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23
19.5 city / 29 hwy
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Top 2007 Toyota Camry Solara problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System34 (27%)
  2. Engine26 (21%)
  3. Structure & Body26 (21%)
  4. Airbags13 (10%)
  5. Other13 (10%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers8 (6%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (6%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain7 (6%)
  9. Steering6 (5%)
  10. Fuel System4 (3%)

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

What owners report

  • Some vehicles reportedly accelerated suddenly without warning at low speeds, even when the brake pedal was pressed.
  • Owners describe the engine surging or RPMs spiking unexpectedly during turns or approaches to stops, sometimes leading to a crash.
  • One driver reported a total loss of power steering at 25 mph that caused a crash into a tree.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including one where a passenger was seated on the impact side.
  • A parked, unoccupied vehicle reportedly caught fire from the front end due to an electrical failure.
  • One owner reported the car cutting off while driving shortly after purchase, after learning of open recalls.
2007 Toyota Camry Solara complaints: complaints filed per quarter122007 Q12009 Q22011 Q42014 Q12015 Q42017 Q32020 Q1
126 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q3 (12).

2007 Toyota Camry Solara recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Structure & Body7,749 vehicles

    Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

    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.

    Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 06V488000Dec 21, 2006Airbags160 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window

    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.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

2007 Toyota Camry Solara fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19.5 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,850
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Camry Solara years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Caution5092122.5
2006Avoid100116222.5
2007Avoid75126223
2008Good2583223
2009No verdict010—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
Compared with other Camry Solara model years, 2007 ranks 2nd worst out of 5, with a complaint index of 75 and a verdict of Avoid based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
What problems does the 2007 Camry Solara have?
NHTSA data shows 126 complaints, led by the Electrical System (27%), followed by Engine (21%) and Structure & Body (21%) issues. There were 13 crashes and 1 fire reported.
Does the 2007 Camry Solara have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for seat heaters covering multiple Toyota models including the 2006-2008 Camry Solara, and one for curtain side airbag tether straps that may be incorrectly routed.
How does the 2007 Camry Solara compare to other years?
The 2006 model has a higher complaint index of 100 and is also rated Avoid, while 2008 scores much lower at 25 and is rated Good. The 2005 model sits between them with an index of 50 and a Caution verdict.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.