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1999 Toyota Camry Solara problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara is airbags, typically around 117,000 miles. Its complaint count is close to a typical Camry Solara model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
84
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
86
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
20-24mpg

The worst 1999 Toyota Camry Solara problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    23
  • Engine
    15
  • Brakes
    9
  • Acceleration
    7
  • Suspension
    6
  • Body
    5
  • Electrical
    5
  • Locks
    5
  • Transmission
    4
  • Visibility
    4
  • Lights
    3
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Tires
    3
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Steering
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara

Airbag light 13No deployment 6

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Engine seizureOpened April 30, 2002, closed June 20, 2002

DP02004

Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara 86

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 86 bulletins for the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara

1999 Toyota Camry Solara fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.2L 4‑cylFWD20-2128-2923-24
3.0L 6‑cylFWD17-1825-2620-21

What 1999 Toyota Camry Solara owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 30, 2020 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · VA

Airbag light comes on and does not go away.

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Airbags · NJ

Nothing happened yet, since I cannot know for sure if these are bad air bags since car was in accident and repaired with replacement air bags in past, so no way to find out unless toyota pays to check them first and maybe replaced. Worried that replacement air bag are defective or dangerous no one is addressing this issue why??? My replacements need to be checked by serial number???

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Brakes · 274,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry solara. The contact stated that the ABS and trac off indicators illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to jack taylor's alexandria toyota (703‑684‑0700, located at 3750 jefferson davis hwy, alexandria, va 22305) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 274,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2017 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · NJ

Airbag light on dashboard blinks

Filed Aug 31, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 220 miles · VA

On my 1999 toyota solara I have to use high beams just to see, and my car went 90 MPH before slowing up,my handicapped son was so scared! Then it just cut off while driving. He had to coast to safety and now it needs a new motor !! Recalls about these problems pertain to the 1999 solara and are critical. This is twice life was endangered and toyota is doing absolutely nothing to help resolve this very serious issue . I guess they wait till someone dies in an accident before toyota does what they should do to keep the public safe!!! My car is just sitting there , how much does toyota care when they don't even replace the petal or excelleration problem?? Let there family member be endangered and see ! But toyota is slacking extremely on the quality of their vehicles!!! They need to be investigated for the dangerous cars they are putting on the road . And with no help from toyota when a serious issues happens . They should be discrased by their poor performance to jepordize the american citizens .. Just to put more money in their pocket . Now I have no car to take my disabled son to his dr.!!! They have no idea how they effect a persons life who has limited funds and many medical needs. The dangerous situations we were put through driving the toyota car scares me badly! I used to have faith in their product . But it's very sad when they have lost their caring about their product and making the american family happy and more important safety!!!! These dangerous vehicles should be stopped!! Just one vehicle could hit a school bus full of precious children , leaving parents and grandparents and precious brothers and sisters left devastated for years to come!!! The pain goes on and on and effects many generations possibly thousands and thousands of innocent people over the greed of money from the toyota big wigs !!!

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Lights · 35,000 miles · MD

The 1999 toyota camry solara had a film that had built up on the drivers side and front passenger side lenses which was difficult to clean. The lenses had been replaced several times but the film continued to impact the visibility of the low beams and high beams. The front passenger side low beam shorted twice and was replaced. The o2 sensor failed and had to be replaced as well. The manufacturer needs to replace the lenses with a more translucent lense for the head lamps to prevent a failure of poor visibility. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Dyd

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Airbags · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry solara. While driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 00e010000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Airbags · 170,600 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry solara. While driving approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle at a high rate of speed. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,600.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Transmission · 154,000 miles · IN

While driving at a steady speed, the car (which is an automatic) went out of gear and slipped into neutral. As soon as I realized what had happened I jiggled the shifter (it was in d2) and the gear seemed to re-engage and I continued driving without any problem. This has happened a half dozen times.

Filed Jun 26, 2015 · Airbags · 136,000 miles · NC

Every time that the passenger seat is moved forward to allow passengers in or out the air bag light in the vehicle starts blinking. The light will blink for around 15 days before it shuts off if the passenger seat is not moved forward for passengers during that time. The next time the passenger seat is moved forward for passengers, the cycle starts over again.

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Questions about the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara

Is the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?

Owners have filed 84 complaints about the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara, close to a typical Camry Solara model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara?

Airbags, with 23 complaints, typically around 117,000 miles. Next is engine (15).

How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Toyota Camry Solara have bad airbags?

The Toyota Camry Solara model years with the most airbags complaints are 1999 (23 complaints), 2004 (19 complaints) and 2006 (17 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara get?

Official estimates for the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara range from 20 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20-21 city and 28-29 highway.

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