MYRModel Year Report

2006 Toyota Camry Solara

◆ Worse than typical
2006 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:33.957Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 2006 highlighted. 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 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2006: 116 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 39%

39% of complaints: structure — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and dashboard.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cables.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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Copper wiring on driver seat caught fire causing damage to driver door driver harness underneath the dash and electric seat mechanism also caused staining to the fabric and interior

NHTSA ODI report, 20260117

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and SEATS

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and then turned on when the air bag suddenly deployed. The contact received injuries to their arms and medical attention was required.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230302

I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON RTE. 209, PASSING THE GREEN LIGHT. WHEN A FORD FOCUS TRAVELING SOUTH ON RTE. 209 MADE A LEFT TURN, CAUSING A COLLISION WITH MY CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131108

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR HIT A LIGHT POLE AT 45 MILES PER HOUR. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130405

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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You have this… I am informing you that I am moving forward with pursuing legal representation and am onboarding THE SIMON LAW FIRM, P.C. In [XXX] to manage my claim.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260719

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH
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You have this. Additional research about the cause of the crashes. None of this was published by Toyota as a potential disastrous problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

Also filed under ENGINE and POWER TRAIN

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 116
I 20060914 — DP (closed 20070403)

ENGINE SURGING

R 20100527 — equipment

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECAL

Campaign 10V035000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160714 — seats

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Campaign 16V396000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V035000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V396000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ● 2002 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 2004 ◆ 2007 ● 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.