Most common 1999 Toyota Camry Solara problems
Share of the 84 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Camry Solara complaints by model year
Best Camry Solara years: 2003, 2001, 2002. Years to avoid: 2004, 2007, 2006. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara:
Engine seizure
What 1999 Toyota Camry Solara owners say
Air bags all 23 →
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.
I was at a standstill and rearended by another driver going approximately 50 MPH and he did not brake. The seat belt did not engage nor did the airbags. Both cars totaled. Trunk hood popped, also rear panels bent. I sustained a head injury either on windshield or steering wheel . My firm belief is the seatbelt should have engaged and avoided the head injury.
Engine & cooling
My daughter was driving 1999 Toyota Camry Solara. When crossing highway at intersection, the car hesitated on acceleration and she was struck on the passenger side rear. She states she had plenty of time to cross but "the car just wouldn't go". Also, despite impacts from several angles, no airbags deployed.
I have read a report in USA today newspaper about the Camry Solara surging and I have experienced this myself. It has happened numerous times while traveling at highway speeds. Most of my travel is at these speeds. At the time I did not notice the spedometer or the tachometer increase, it just felt like I got a sudden push from behind. It does not happen at any certain time, road condition, weather or anything else. Each time on the highway I was using my cruise control. Also I notice in the report that others have reported that the car accelerated while depressing the brake pedal. I myself was just involved in a minor crash recently where at the time I thought that something wasn't right. I had begun to move into the spot that the driver in front of me was moving out of. We were in the right turn lane, stopped, waiting to turn. …
Brakes
Car was being driven in the city of chicago at a slow speed...brakes went to the floor... Avoided hitting another car and pedestrian and then hit a tree near a home. Car was towed by aaa to a aaa service shop.... Marathon- western/toughy who inspected the vehicle and determined both brake lines failed... Rusted through and they see this condition alot with Toyota's of this age as the brake lines are covered up by a plate that traps salt and moisture. Toyota claims contacted and denied any design fault of material defect.. Even though it has stainless steel brake lines that this mechanice and shop constantly sees do this exact corrosion problem. I have owned eight toyotas... Never experienced even a brake leak but a full catastrophic failure in this 1999 model is ridiculous and Toyota is walking away from any responsibility on their part. …
Brakes went to floor when depressed... Had to run car into curb and into tree before a car was hit in front of vehicle or parked cars. Mechanic noted both brake lines were rusted through causing complete catastrophic failure which apparently happens alot on this age of Toyota because of design of covering brake lines trapping in salt and moisture leading to failure. Result of accident was to replace both brake lines from to back and body work to repair vehicle so it was drivable.
1999 Toyota Camry Solara engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 20 / 28 / 23 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara a good car?
Based on 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Camry Solara rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Camry Solara at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara?
The air bags — 23 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the engine & cooling (15) and brakes (9).
How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Camry Solara?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003, 2001 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004, 2007 and 2006. See the full Toyota Camry Solara years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Toyota Camry Solara problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 95,000 miles; 27% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.