Model year guide

1999 Toyota Solara

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Toyota Solara is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1999 Toyota Solara — representative photo
Representative photo

1999 Toyota Solara at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1999 Toyota Solara recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1999 Toyota Solara.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1999 Toyota Solara common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Child Seat
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

1999 Toyota Solara safety ratings

Side crash★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side barrier test — 1999 Toyota Camry Solara 2-DRSide barrier test

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 1999 Toyota Camry Solara 2-DR. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 10

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

THIS ELECTRONIC MAIL MESSAGE STATES THAT TOYOTA IS OFFERING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS TO ALLOW THE TRUNK TO BE OPENDED FROM THE INSIDE IN CASE OF ENTRAPMENT ON ALL APPLICABLE 1990 - 2000 MODELS. *TT

Bulletin 435 · Structure · Mar 2001

TOYOTA CUSTOMERS WHO FIND IT NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF THEIR SEAT BELTS MAY OBTAIN SEAT BELT EXTENDERS AT NO COST THROUGH THEIR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. *TT

Bulletin BO00201 · Seat Belts · Jan 2001

INFORMATION REGARDING BRAKE PAD CLICKING NOISE. *JB

Bulletin BR00400 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2000

SUBJECT REGARING THE AVAILABILITY OF SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *TT

Bulletin BO00200 · Seat Belts · Jan 2000

INFORMATION ON ENHANCING THE COIN BOX/INSTRUMENT PANEL SPRING CLIP. *TT

Bulletin BO01699 · Oct 1999

THIS TSB CONTAINS INFORMATION REGARDING SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS DISTRIBUTED OR ADDED TO THE SST PROGRAM. *TT

Bulletin SS00299 · Jul 1999

SUBJECT REGARDING RS3000 TOYOTA VEHICLE INTRUSION PROTECTION (TVIP) PROGRAMMING CHANGES FOR THE GLASS BREAKAGE SENSOR (GBS). *TT

Bulletin AX00699 · Steering · Apr 1999

SUBJECT REGARDING 1999 PAINT AND REFINISH FORMULA CODES FOR ALL 1999 MODELS. *TT

Bulletin 031199 · Structure · Mar 1999

SUBJECT REGARDING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE ( PDS ). *YC

Bulletin 980825 · Equipment · Aug 1998

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE INFORMATION TO DEALERS. *TT

Bulletin PG00998 · Aug 1998

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SOLARA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1999 Toyota Solara vehicles on record

1999 Toyota Solara 1999 Toyota Solara2T1CG22P7XC236661 1999 Toyota Solara 1999 Toyota Solara2T1CG28P1YC285315

Other Toyota Solara model years

2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1998

1999 Toyota Solara — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Toyota Solara have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1999 Toyota Solara. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Solara?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are child seat, electrical system.

What is the 1999 Toyota Solara safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 1999 Toyota Solara crash-test ratings of side 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.