Complaints
66
Crashes
26
Fires
2
Injuries
19
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Toyota Camry Solara Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:110,158 mi
Crash-related:7
#29 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:70,966 mi
Crash-related:7
#37 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
Avg mileage:97,645 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 10 | 7 | — | 110,158 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 7 | — | 70,966 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 2 | — | 97,645 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,158
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,966
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,645
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Toyota Camry Solara — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2001 Toyota Camry Solara has 66 NHTSA complaints, 26 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara?
Top reported problems: Airbags (10 complaints, avg 110,158 mi); Unintended Acceleration (9 complaints, avg 70,966 mi); Seat Belt Issues (7 complaints, avg 97,645 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 2001 Toyota Camry Solara?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,223 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara include 26 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 19 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 2001 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 Toyota Camry Solara?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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