1999 Toyota Camry Solara Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara.
Complaints
109
Crashes
25
Fires
2
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Toyota Camry Solara Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:120,293 mi
Crash-related:4
#26 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:86,033 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:100,198 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 16 | 4 | — | 120,293 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | 1 | — | 86,033 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 2 | — | 100,198 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,293
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,033
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,198
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Toyota Camry Solara — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Toyota Camry Solara has 109 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara?
Top reported problems: Airbags (16 complaints, avg 120,293 mi); Engine & Cooling (6 complaints, avg 86,033 mi); Unintended Acceleration (5 complaints, avg 100,198 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 108,958 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara include 25 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Toyota Camry Solara?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry Solara reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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