2002 Toyota Camry Solara Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara.

20012003
Complaints
67
Crashes
23
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0

Worst 2002 Toyota Camry Solara Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:55,948 mi
Crash-related:5
#29 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:60,513 mi
Crash-related:2
#36 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

Avg mileage:102,037 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara.

Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
55,948
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
60,513
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
102,037
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
80,715
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
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
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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2002 Toyota Camry Solara — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2002 Toyota Camry Solara has 67 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (10 complaints, avg 55,948 mi); Airbags (9 complaints, avg 60,513 mi); Seat Belt Issues (6 complaints, avg 102,037 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 2002 Toyota Camry Solara?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,663 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara include 23 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 1 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 2002 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 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 2002 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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