MYRModel Year Report

2006 Toyota Camry Solara

◆ Worse than typical
2006 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:03.589Z

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
116
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

39% 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 2006: 116 complaints 2006 116 2007: 126 complaints 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 2006: 116 complaints 2006 116 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 2006: 116 complaints 2006 116 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009

2006: 116 complaints

View as data table
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% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

16% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing cables.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-17

Also filed under Electrical system and seats

Air bags

15% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2023-03-02

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, 2013-11-08

Airbags did not deploy. Car hit a light pole at 45 miles per hour.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-05

Electrical system

8% · 9 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2026-07-19

Also filed under Service brakes and fuel/propulsion system

Service brakes

8% · 9 reports

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, 2026-07-10

Also filed under Engine and power train

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2006Complaint volume 116 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2006-09-14Defect petitionClosed 2007-04-03 Engine surging
  3. R
    2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2016-07-14Seats16V396000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 45 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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