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2007 Toyota Camry Solara recalls & problems

The 2007 Toyota Camry Solara has 2 safety recalls and 126 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (26 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints126filed by owners
Crashes · fires13 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SeatsJun 2, 2016

Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler

Recall 16V3960007,749 vehicles

Problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Air bagsDec 21, 2006

Side/window

Recall 06V488000160 vehicles

Problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SIDE AIR BAGS (CSA), THE CSA TETHER STRAP LOCATED IN THE FRONT PILLARS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Risk
IF THE TETHER STRAP IS NOT CORRECTLY ROUTED, THE FRONT SIDE OF THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED, WHICH MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT OCCUPANT PROTECTION DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH OR ROLLOVER EVENT.
Fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH CSA FRONT TETHER STRAPS, AND IF NECESSARY, REROUTE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Camry Solara

25mpg combined
City / highway21 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Camry Solara

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Camry Solara

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Camry Solara Convertible

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Exterior lightingHeadlights2600073,500 mi
StructureBody; Interior panels › Dashboard2600048,000 mi
Electrical systemIgnition; Wiring1401088,000 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal1360217,668 mi
Air bags1340277,000 mi
Unknown or other1210090,000 mi
Engine910071,050 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)7000100 mi
SteeringRack and pinion › Rack610131,000 mi
Visibility/wiper6000121,000 mi
TiresTread/belt500023,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingCooling system400068,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.