2005 Toyota Camry
This year had more than double the complaints 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1988 | 69 |
| 1989 | 117 |
| 1990 | 136 |
| 1991 | 155 |
| 1992 | 569 |
| 1993 | 263 |
| 1994 | 306 |
| 1995 | 303 |
| 1996 | 417 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 600 |
| 1999 | 501 |
| 2000 | 454 |
| 2001 | 272 |
| 2002 | 953 |
| 2003 | 780 |
| 2004 | 638 |
| 2005 | 721 |
| 2006 | 317 |
| 2007 | 2885 |
| 2008 | 933 |
| 2009 | 1293 |
| 2010 | 602 |
| 2011 | 598 |
| 2012 | 589 |
| 2013 | 274 |
| 2014 | 455 |
| 2015 | 268 |
| 2016 | 180 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 736 |
| 2019 | 392 |
| 2020 | 270 |
| 2021 | 154 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 146 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
38% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 274 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
When slowly finishing my entry into a parking spot and braking the car suddenly accelerated to a high speed and bolted over the curb with a planter zone into another parked car directly facing my parking lane hitting the front passenger side.
NHTSA ODI report, 20251012
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I WAS ENTERING MY PARKING SPOT. I WAS COMING TO A HALT WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE BOLTED FORWARD AT FULL ACCELERATION, JUMPED THE CURB, SPED ACROSS THE GRASS, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I SUSTAINED NECK AND RIB INJURIES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120329
Also filed under AIR BAGS
13% of complaints: service brakes — 94 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
CRASH FIRE INJURY12% of complaints: power train — 87 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
CRASH FIRE INJURY10% of complaints: steering — 71 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing column and rack.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DT: ABOUT 300 MILES WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL CAME LOOSE, AND CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. AT 537 MILES, WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THEN A LEFT TURN, AS DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RESPOND.
NHTSA ODI report, 20050601
Also filed under AIR BAGS
10% of complaints: air bags — 69 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 - 65 MPH. I AM A CAUTIOUS DRIVER AND AM ALWAYS AWARE OF THE CONDITIONS AROUND ME. SUDDENLY, MY CAR JUST TOOK OFF LIKE A SHOT. IT WAS GOING AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER IT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171101
Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING LEFT AT 2 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S DRIVER'S SIDE. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120419
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. I TRUCK TURNED IN FRONT ON ME. HIS TRUCK HIT MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE(FRONT LIGHT) AL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BACK DOOR. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20050115
SAFETY TIMELINE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PASSENGER POWER SEAT, WHEN INSTALLING CERTAIN REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEAT BASES ONTO THE SEAT WITH AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH SEATBELT TENSION, IT MAY B
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (SSC 40M) BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS
Campaign 04V595000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ENGINE SURGING
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
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. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT S
Campaign 10V036000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
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
2005 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (274 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (94 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (87 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 04V595000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10V036000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10V035000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 11V539000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V396000 (seats) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2005 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Toyota Camry is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Camry?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Camry have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.