2002 Toyota Camry Solara Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara, 7% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,950 miles. 2 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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the head bolts in the engine block were stripping and the failure was a recurring issue. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic also advised the contact to notify the dealer or manufacturer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10421338, filed 2011-08, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the engine overheated. He took the vehicle to a local repair facility. The technician concluded that the engine needed to be replaced because there was leakage from the engine gaskets due to stripped head bolts. He then added that he was ineligible for free remedy. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 95,900. Updated 10/21/09. Updated 10/20/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10284848, filed 2009-09, 95,900 miles“2002 Toyota solara convertible stalled on railroad tracks in raleigh, nc. The driver was killed seconds after when an amtrak train collided with the vehicle. A mechanical defect has not been ruled out. The car is still in the possession of the decedants widow.”
NHTSA complaint #10319670, filed 2010-03“The entire muffler had turned black. Consumer lost control of vehicle and jumped out before car went over an embankment. Doctor diagnosed consumer with carbon monoxide poisoning. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10006153, filed 2003-02Related service bulletins
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- 10021542Apr 6, 20072az-fe engine block.
- 10015660Apr 20, 20052002 toyota solara diagnostics - engine (1mz-fe) repair manual correction.
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 2002 Toyota Camry Solara
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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.
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