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2001 Toyota Camry Solara Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
163,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara, 4% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,500 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.

“Passenger was driving approx 50mph and collided with a deer with the front end of the car. Extensive front end damage, however neither the drivers or passengers airbags deployed. Car is considered a total loss.”

NHTSA complaint #10482018, filed 2012-10, 171,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The contact mentioned that once the vehicle was turned on, black smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine was contaminated with oil sludge. As a result, the engine had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10690469, filed 2015-02, 156,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200834%
200797%
200611%
200555%
200464%
200314%
200212%
200124%
200012%
199922%

Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara

Air bags
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology