2002 Toyota Camry Solara Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test

Not Tested

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

19 City / 26 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

198 -200

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Amber L

Small size coupe, great on gas and hits highway

I love my car. It's great on gas, it's reliable, it's great me back and forth to work that is 40 minutes away from my home. It a nice small car for a teenager or someone with no kids. It have radio and tape player where you could insert a cassette adapter and listen to music off of your phone

Rich M

A 2002 vehicle that'll last you a lifetime. Very powerful town car with a v6.

My vehicle is was very well made. It is a 2002 with just over 100, 000 so it is still in great condition, but I got very lucky when I bought it almost 10 years ago. They do not make them like these any more. The ride is very quiet and smooth, and it is built for travel, very big inside and the v6 engine feels very powerful. Has a CD/tape player, but I use an adapter to listen to the music on my phone. It is great on gas, only costs me $30 to fill the tank from almost empty, which last me about a week with my 40 mile commute to work each day. Has power steering and power windows. There's not more I can say. I take it for service regularly to keep it running. It is a tank.

Randy S

I have driven this car since 2002 and enjoy it every time I drive. Every Toyota I have ever owned has been trouble free and economical to own.

Low cost maintenance, good mileage and always reliable

Mackenzie G

It is overall a reliable, nice car, that runs very well.

No complaints, the stereo among other technology is slightly outdated given it is a 2002 model, however other than this, no complaints.

Linda J

It is ugly as heck but it is been reliable with my commute to work everyday.

I like the way it look and handles. It reads very well. It is rather low maintenance. Would be nice if it got better mileage.

Fred P

Very reliable vehicle with solid fuel efficiency. And solid handling.

My Toyota Solara handles very well. It also gets very good gas mileage. The only complaint I have is the AC is a little weak. Other than that, it is a great car.

Eleanor H

My car is a toyota, they run forever. It is a convertible, that is fun.

I love my toyota. It runs good. It is a convertible. The only problem is it always needs gas, I take it everywhere I go.

Amanda P

My car the Toyota a year 2002.

There are currently no problems wrong with my vehicle. The only thing I would love to change about my vehicle is buying a newer one. A vehicle more modern and more of today’s date. If any issues the issue that stands out the most would be the driver window is has problems rolling down sometimes.

Negative Owner Reviews

brandy M

Toyota solara for the win

It's a great car. Sits 5 but 4 comfortably. The seats aren't that comfy tho. The trunks has a lot of space! The sound system is well down. I've had my car for three years and haven't had many problems other than common wear and tear. It gets great gas mileage so it makes for a great commuter

Lisa L

Red, 2 door Toyota Solara 2002.

It's just not the type I need for me and my 2 boys its a 2 door and it just has a lot of problems. Could use tlc. It's got a lot of recalls on it and it's a rust bucket. Its has more problems than I can afford, its a gas hog and I have no way of selling for what I've put in it already.

Dwight F

If you take care of a Toyota, like keeping it in the garage instead of in the driveway, then it will last longer.

I like that it's a Toyota, and Toyotas are pretty reliable. I don't like that the alignment has to be adjusted a lot. I like that the models for this car are still around years later.

Molly C

My car has good gas mileage.

My car is really old. It's okay...I don't want to buy a new one until I pay off my student loans.

Hannah D

It is classy. I think it is a perfect retirement car.

My car is a 2 door and is just getting to small for me and my family. I would love to find something bigger because we have decide to possible grow our family in the near future. With everything I have going on it is on the bottom of the list and runs just fine to get me from point a to point b.

Catherine Y

Everything in this car is good especially the air conditioner.

This car is very economic is comfortable and the air conditioner and the heat is very good I love my car always is in good condition.

Lisa L

Its a Toyota which are great running cars if taken care of.

It has over 300 thousand miles the undercarriage is rusted I am constantly changing tires it's a gas hog. It has so many recalls most parts on car need replaced. I am always spending money on repairs and gas. Other than that for an 2002 and almost 300 thousand miles it's a great car, has a strong motor and gets me from A to B. It's a 2 dr which is a hassle for my kids or friends.

Matthew G

It is red and big and has wheels and has a steering wheel.

It isn't a great car but it gets you to place to place ya know its job but in the end it's an alright car.

Toyota Camry Solara Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

200 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

SLE

198 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

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2002 Toyota Camry Solara Owner Reviews

4.03

32 Reviews

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5 stars

41%

4 stars

28%

3 stars

25%

2 stars

1 star

J W on March 22, 2021

It's durable and reliable and comfortable for passengers, although not so comfortable for the driver.

Quiet ride for passengers, easy handling, economical gas use and repairs, roomy back seat, very good air conditioning and heat

Misti R on March 8, 2021

This car is great on gas, it really helps when the gas prices are high

It's a two door car but very spacious! It's a smooth ride. Great interior.

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Ranks #5 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2002 Toyota Camry Solara has an average owner rating of 4.08 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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2002 Honda Accord

4.26

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2002 Toyota Camry

4.26

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2002 Toyota Camry Solara

4.03

Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Toyota Camry Solara has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #6 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

32 MPG

2002 Honda Accord

30 MPG

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2002 Toyota Camry Solara

26 MPG

Is The 2002 Toyota Camry Solara A Good Car?

It is a very good vehicle. Only complaint had to replace several years ago two calipers. This was a year or two apart from each other. It has a great motor. It gets decent mileage around 26 Hwy and... Read More

Jennifer R.

I love my Solara. It has great styling, dependability and responsiveness. It has a very comfortable ride. It always gets me where I need to go.

Wendy G.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Toyota Camry Solara?

It's pretty reliable. The only problems I've had was on two separate yrs I had to replace the brake calipers one on each side.

Chloe R.

I find the 2002 Toyota Solara to be very reliable. It has not had any unusual problems, just regular maintenance. Right now the air conditioning isn't working and I have had mice get into the fan... Read More

Felicia F.

Is The 2002 Toyota Camry Solara A Good Value?

I feel it's a good value, I purchased it used in 2008 or so and paid 8,000. Oo for it. I'm sure when it was brand new it was around 27,000. dollars. It has performed very well all these many years and... Read More

Diana F.

The Solara cost me about $23,000 when I bought it. The car is now 17 years old at still runs well and makes me happy. I would say that it was well worth the money I paid for it and it is a good value

Abbie K.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bolt pattern for a 2002 Toyota Solara?

Answer: The 2002 Toyota Solara has A5 X4.5" bolt pattern. That means that Your wheels have 5 bolts and they are 4.5 inches away from each other. When You are shopping for new wheels You will need to make sure that they...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety