2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
80
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
The 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA has received a total of 80 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SUSPENSION:REAR. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (6 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (5 complaints), and Tires (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA, potentially affecting up to 150,230 vehicles.
Recall 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 87,745 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Recall 00V154000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 541 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Consequence: AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
80 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I WANT TO SEE IF THE ARE RECALLS FOR MY CAR ?
I WANT TO SEE IF THE ARE RECALLS FOR MY CAR ?
2000 TOYOTA SOLARA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED, WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. *JB
AM EXPERIENCING SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE OF MY 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THIS VEHICLE WAS A PREVIOUSLY OWNED WHEN I PURCHASED IT ON MARCH 17, 2016. AT TIME OF PURCHASE I REQUESTED A CARFAX REPORT. MY CHOICE TO PURCHASE WAS MADE UPON REPORT DETAILS I.E. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE RECORDS, INCLUDING ROUTINE OIL CHANGES. THE CARFAX REPORT SPECIFIED ALL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN APPLIED TO THIS VEHICLE AND WAS UP TO DATE. THERE WERE NO KNOWN MANUFACTURE RECALLS AND/OR ISSUES ON THIS VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I WAS UNAWARE OF ANY TROUBLESOME ISSUES ON THIS MAKE & MODEL, NOR WITH ITS ENGINE MODEL. AFTER MY OWN EXTENSIVE RESEARCH BEFORE SHOPPING FOR MY 2ND PREOWNED TOYOTA I NEVER DID COME ACROSS ANY SUCH INFORMATION REGARDING PROBLEMS/RECALLS & WOULD HAVE NEVER MADE THIS PURCHASE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A TOYOTA FAN & AM VERY DISPLEASED WITH THE ENGINE SLUDGE PROBLEMS I LATER DISCOVERED AND ALSO THE FACT THAT THE DEALERSHIP WHICH SOLD ME THIS PREOWNED TOYOTA COVERED UP & PROVIDED ME WITH A FALSE CARFAX REPORT. I HAVE MY PROOF OF ROUTINE OIL CHANGES + THE CARFAX REPORT SHOWING ALL PREVIOUS OWNERS(2) ALSO MADE ROUTINE OIL CHANGES. I FEEL I AM A VICTIM OF A MANUFACTURES DEFAULT IN THIS ENGINE MODEL. I HAVE OWNED MY PREOWNED TOYOTA FOR ONLY 5 MONTHS AND FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD IT SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY DUE TO ONGOING ENGINE TROUBLES I AM UNABLE TO TEND TO FINANCIALLY & DO NOT WISH TO DO ANY FURTHER DAMAGE TO IT. I AM GREATLY DISAPPOINTED. [XXX] 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety Rating for the 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
004007131 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. *SC
3266 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION VOL 1. DIAGNOSTICS ENGINE. *TT
082001 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE REAR WOOFER MAKING A HUMMING NOISE OR A RATTLE CONDITION . *ET
NV00601 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE REAR WOOFER MAKING A HUMMING NOISE.*JB
NV00701 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SNAPPING OR POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. *JB
01101 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 RANDOM MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE. *TT
626 — EQUIPMENT
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE STATING THAT SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE THE REAR WOOFER MAKING A HUMMING OR A RATTLE CONDITION. *TT
NV00601 — EQUIPMENT
SOME CONVERTIBLE MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE THE REAR WOOFER MAKING A HUMMING NOISE OR A RATTLE CONDITION. *TT
473 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
TDN ELECTRONIC MAIL MESSAGE REGARDING CONVERTIBLE BOOT REPAIR. *TT
BO00401 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO REPAIR A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CONVERTIBLE BOOT SEPARATES AT THE REINFORCEMENT AS A RESULT OF THE PLASTIC RIVETS POPPING OR TEARING OUT OF THE PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT ON CERTAIN 2000 MODEL CONVERTIBLES. A BOOT REPAIR KIT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED. *TT
Showing 10 of 17 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
- 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 0 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 109 complaints
- 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA (current)
- 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 66 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 67 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 34 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 204 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 131 complaints
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