MYRModel Year Report

2005 Toyota Camry Solara

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2005 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:44:36.548Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Solara Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 84 complaints 2000: 66 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2004: 161 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2006: 113 complaints 2006 2007: 126 complaints 2008: 83 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2005: 92 complaints
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YearComplaints
19980
199984
200066
200153
200260
200324
2004161
200592
2006113
2007126
200883
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 20%

20% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKATA RECALL. ON AUGUST 2017 I WAS IN A ACCIDENT I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND IT FLEW ME BACK AND FORWARD FAST. MY LEG WAS BROKEN AND MOUTH BUSTED.. THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. I WAS THROWN TO A BRICK WALL

NHTSA ODI report, 20171108

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A ROARING NOISE AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT MANUAL FORCE, CRASHING INTO A FENCE AND A TREE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130730

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CRASHING INTO A CURB. THE PASSENGER SIDE RIM, SUSPENSION, WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND TIRE WERE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060123

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 16 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKATA RECALL. ON AUGUST 2017 I WAS IN A ACCIDENT I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND IT FLEW ME BACK AND FORWARD FAST. MY LEG WAS BROKEN AND MOUTH BUSTED.. THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. I WAS THROWN TO A BRICK WALL

NHTSA ODI report, 20171108

I OWN A 2005 SOLARA SLE V6 AUTOMATIC: PULLING INTO A RESTAURANT PARKING SPACE, MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD: JUMPING THE CURB, FORWARD ONTO A MUDDY OPEN SPACE, AN APPROX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140402

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2005. I WAS DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON 5TH STREET IN SANTA MONICA AND HAD THE GREEN LIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051021

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WITHOUT PROVOCATION, CRASHING INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER WHICH THANKFULLY STOPPED THE FORWARD MOTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061013

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I OWN A 2005 SOLARA SLE V6 AUTOMATIC: PULLING INTO A RESTAURANT PARKING SPACE, MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD: JUMPING THE CURB, FORWARD ONTO A MUDDY OPEN SPACE, AN APPROX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140402

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20050805 — DP (closed 20060105)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I 20060914 — DP (closed 20070403)

ENGINE SURGING

R 20111231 — engine and engine cooling

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 L

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TO IDENTIFY WHETHER IT WAS PRODUCED BY THE U.S. SUPPLIER. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PULLEY WITH A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE

Campaign 11V539000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V539000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ● 2002 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 2004 ◆ 2007 ◆ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.