2000 Toyota Camry Solara Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 12%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara, 12% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had a passenger who remarked that there was a sulfur smell in passenger compartment of car when recirculation air is switched on. I had noticed it before but didn't know what to think about it. I've had lots of migraine headaches over the past 5 months. When I mentioned to a mechanic he said it was probably due to the sulfur dioxide poisoning me.”
NHTSA complaint #10245997, filed 2008-10, 70,000 miles“I would like to report my son's fatal 2000 Toyota solara crash. His car went into full speed and hit the trees with speed close to 100 MPH on a residential street with 20 MPH limit. Updated 03/10/10 updated 9/21/2011 updated 09/23/10”
NHTSA complaint #10310958, filed 2010-02, 40,000 miles“I have a Toyota solara, 2000. Had to get engine replaced at 77,000 miles. Now they say it needs $3800 in emission repairs. Many other vehicles that have had engines replaced are now experiencing emission problems. This matter needs investigated!”
NHTSA complaint #10115992, filed 2005-03, 77,000 miles“Engine oil has a tendancy to get milky after 2,000 miles from previous oil change. Steps taken to avoid this problem were as follows: 1. Oil changes to semi synthetic or all synthetic oil. 2. Change oil & filter at 2,000 mile intervals at sustained temperatures below freezing. 3. Driving habits to avoid a series of short trips, by schudling 30-45 minute highway run weekly. ( when ever possible) I was alarmed by the re-occuring look of the oil and the dirty condition under the oil filler cap ( engine not hot enough, long enough?) . …”
NHTSA complaint #10070300, filed 2004-01, 24,697 miles“Consumer states that when the oil in the coolant system gets extremely hot then cold, this results in oil jellint. The oil cannot flow threw the fuel pump, causing the engine to fail. Dealer contacted. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021235, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 | 8 | 12% |
| 1999 | 13 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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