Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 4561 | 04/20/2005 | 10015660 | 2002 toyota solara diagnostics - engine (1mz-fe) repair manual correction. *tt | 08/03/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 01507 | 04/06/2007 | 10021542 | 2az-fe engine block. *kb | 05/14/2007 | |
| 04004 | 09/08/2004 | 10010160 | Accessory drive belt squeal/ belt tensioner rattle. *nm | 11/04/2004 | |
| 01404 | 05/24/2004 | 01404R | 10007650 | Excessive sulfur dioxide odor. *tt | 07/07/2004 |
| 00804 | 04/28/2004 | 10007098 | Malfunction indicator lamp on 1mz-fe engine misfire diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305 or p0306. *tt | 05/26/2004 | |
| EG01303R | 09/29/2003 | EG01303 | 10004636 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0440, p0441 and/or p0446 stored. *tt | 12/29/2003 |
| EG01303 | 09/29/2003 | 10003965 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0440, p0441 and/or p0446 stored. *tt | 11/07/2003 | |
| 00703 | 05/05/2003 | 10001997 | Malfunction indicator lamp on condition with diagnostic trouble code p1349, indicating a variable valve timing (vvti) malfunction. *tt *jb | 07/31/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 112000 | 1 | |
| Stripped headbolts causing coolant leakage which results in over heating engine. from all of the info i have read online this is a typical problem with this engine and feel that toyota should do a recall. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 112000 | ||
| Stripped headbolts causing coolant leakage which results in over heating engine. from all of the info i have read online this is a typical problem with this engine and feel that toyota should do a recall. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/18/2009 | 95900 | 1 | 02/01/2003 |
| Tl* 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. *lj updated 10/20/09.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/19/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-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. sm. | |||
| 08/19/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry solara. the contact stated the head bolts in the engine block are stripping. this was a reoccuring problem on his vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who informed him the engine has to be replaced and he should contact the dealer or the manufacturer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 130,000. mw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/19/2002 | 1 | 09/19/2002 | |
| 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 *tt | |||