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1997 Toyota Solara problems

The most common problem on the 1997 Toyota Solara is airbags. Its complaint count is close to a typical Solara model year.

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Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 1997 Toyota Solara problems

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

  • Airbags
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

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

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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Toyota Solara 1

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

What 1997 Toyota Solara owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 20, 2003 · Airbags · CA · crash

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the driver air bag failed to deploy.

Filed Oct 2, 2001 · Visibility · MA

When shutting passenger's side door window shattered. Glass fell inside of vehicle,cut seat, and did some damage to outside of vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated did not understand how this happened. Please add VIN.

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Questions about the 1997 Toyota Solara

Is the 1997 Toyota Solara reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Solara, close to a typical Solara model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Toyota Solara?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).

How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota Solara have?

No recalls on record.

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