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