MYRModel Year Report

2005 Toyota Camry Solara

● Typical for this model
2005 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:34.397Z

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
92
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 66 complaints 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 60 complaints 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 161 complaints 2005: 92 complaints 2005 92 2006: 116 complaints 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009
1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 66 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 161 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 92 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009
1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 66 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 161 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 92 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009

2005: 92 complaints

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YearComplaints
19980
199984
200066
200153
200260
200324
2004161
200592
2006116
2007126
200883
20091

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

27% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2014-04-02

Also filed under Air bags

Vehicle speed control

22% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-08

Also filed under Air bags and steering

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, 2013-07-30

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, 2006-01-23

Power train

17% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2006-10-13

Air bags

16% · 15 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2005-10-21

Service brakes

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-08-05Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-05 Vehicle speed control
  2. I
    2006-09-14Defect petitionClosed 2007-04-03 Engine surging
  3. R
    2011-12-31Engine and engine cooling11V539000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V539000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 structure, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.