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1997-2008 · 10 model years

Toyota Solara Problems by year

Owners have filed 599 complaints about the Toyota Solara across 10 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (161), while 1997, 1998, 1999 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.

Most complaints for its age2004161 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2004
Complaints
599
Recalls
0
Crashes
105
Fires
7
Injuries
50
Deaths
2

Solara complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200883092Body, doors & structureC
20071260131Body, doors & structureD
2005920221Body, doors & structureD
20041610242Body, doors & structureF
2003360110AirbagsB
2002860230BrakesD
200010010Engine & coolingA
19992001Electrical systemA
19981010AirbagsA
19972010AirbagsA

Most common Solara problems

Latest Solara complaints

2007 Toyota SolaraAcceleration & cruise controlCrash1 injury

Twice: once in August and most importantly 09/07/2024 was slowing down to stop at a dry cleaners when the car reved up and accelerated forward. I continued to apply brakes all the way to the floor and couldn't get it to stop, so ran into the businesses's van. USAA paidfor repairs to both, but due to fears for my safety and life and those of others, I have not driven it since. I have had it towed for repairs and to be checked by an engineer sent by Toyota.and have had to rent or borrow or pay for rides up until now. The USAA sebt engineer came to check the car but decide the car was fine and Toyota would not offer help with replacement

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11710124
2007 Toyota SolaraAirbags

The airbag warning light comes on at times constantly and occasionally intermittently. The connection under both front seats has been checked and found secured.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11700975
2008 Toyota SolaraOther & unknown

The dashboard hasbeen cracking for some time. I have use leather oils & other products to reduce. has slowly worsened

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11694011
2008 Toyota SolaraOther & unknown

I was recently informed about a previous recall on a dashboard issue I've been dealing with for years. I have a sticky cracking dashboard that imitates a smell in warm to hot temperatures. I have own this vehicle since 2014 and lived at the same address since 2006. Never have I been made aware of the recalls on this issue. I have vested a lot of money to keep this great car on great condition. And it would be good to receive consideration to have the problem dashboard replaced. The sticky dashboard also produces a...

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glare on the windshield causing a blinding most of the time This makes driving challenging unless it's covered. I would really appreciate consideration on extending this recall for the safety of all those on the road ways. Please and Thank you!

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11683166
2008 Toyota SolaraBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Solara. The contact stated that upon inspection, the interior dashboard was sticky and had started to deteriorate. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the failure was linked to an undisclosed recall; however, the recall repair had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,731.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11681853

Questions about the Toyota Solara

Which Toyota Solara years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2004 (161), 2007 (126), 2005 (92). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2004 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Toyota Solara years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1997, 1999, 1998 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Solara years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Toyota Solara problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (124), acceleration & cruise control (92), airbags (72) most often.

How many recalls does the Toyota Solara have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Toyota Solara model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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