2000 Toyota solara
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2000 Toyota solara is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
2000 Toyota solara at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2000 Toyota solara recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2000 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.
2000 Toyota solara common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2000 Toyota solara safety ratings
Side barrier testSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara 2-DR. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 13
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. Showing the 10 most recent of 13.
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENTS. *TT
Bulletin TC00102 · Power Train · May 2002SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *JG
Bulletin BO02301 · Seat Belts · Sep 2001THIS 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 2001TOYOTA 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 2001INFORMATION REGARDING BRAKE PAD CLICKING NOISE. *JB
Bulletin BR00400 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2000THIS TSB CONTAINS INFORMATION REGARDING SPECIAL TOOLS (SSTS) DISTRIBUTED OR ADDED TO THE SST PROGRAM DURING THE 2000 MODEL YEAR AS WELL AS THOSE REGARDING 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. * TT
Bulletin 283 · Sep 2000SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND THAT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED, TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ARE EXTREMELY HARSH. *TT
Bulletin 000604037 · Sep 2000A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER MAY MOMENTARILY BECOME ACTIVE. *TT
Bulletin EL00200 · Feb 2000SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SLIGHT, INTERMITTENT RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE SPEEDOMETER OR TACHOMETER NEEDLE NEAR ZERO DURING THIE FIRST FEW MILES OF TRAVEL. *TT
Bulletin EL00300 · Power Train · Feb 2000SUBJECT REGARING THE AVAILABILITY OF SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *TT
Bulletin BO00200 · Seat Belts · Jan 2000Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SOLARA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2000 Toyota solara. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Powertrain
On certain vehicles, improper heat treatment during assembly could result in inadequate strength in certain areas of the rear axle shafts. After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts may fail or break. This could result in rear wheel separation and a possible crash without prior warning. Correction: Rear axle hub will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Transport Canada #2000136 · Jun 2000Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
