We have classified the 1 complaints from 2001 Toyota Camry Solara about ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING into the following categories.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota solara v6. the contact stated that there was oil sludge in the engine which caused pollution and an engine fire. whenever the vehicle was turned on black smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the engine was contaminated with oil and it had to be replaced for $8,000. there were no recalls or warranties for the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 109,000. updated 03/15/11*lj updated 10/12/11
I own a 2001 toyota solara and have to replace the engine due to problems with oil turning into gel. the engine quit operating completely. *tr
Oil sludge and gelling problem on all toyota engines in camry, camry solara from 1998 to 2002. i have this issue as well and the car gives out smoke, fails inspection, check engine lights come on and leads to premature engine failure. *tr
Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 toyota solara. the contacted stated that white smoke was coming out of the tail pipe in 2002. the failure mileage was 10,000. the dealer rebuilt the engine. the contact recently started to experience white smoke coming from the tail pipe again. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new engine. the current mileage was 100,000. the contact has the repair invoices. *ak