MYRModel Year Report

2005 Toyota Camry

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
721
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2005 721 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2010: 603 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2019 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1992 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1998 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2005 721 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2010: 603 complaints 2010 2011: 599 complaints 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2016 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2019 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2022 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1985 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1987 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1991 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1993 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1997 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 1999 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2003 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2005 721 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2009 2010: 603 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2011 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2015 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2017 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2019 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2021 2022: 60 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2023 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025

2005: 721 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003781
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072,886
2008933
20091,293
2010603
2011599
2012590
2013274
2014455
2015269
2016182
2017148
2018745
2019396
2020274
2021156
202260
202364
202451
2025146

Known problem areas

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

Vehicle speed control

38% · 274 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

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Show 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, 2025-10-12

Also filed under Service brakes

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, 2012-03-29

Also filed under Air bags

Service brakes

13% · 94 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

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Power train

12% · 87 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

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Steering

10% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing column and rack.

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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, 2005-06-01

Also filed under Air bags

Air bags

10% · 69 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

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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, 2017-11-01

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, 2012-04-19

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, 2005-01-15

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2004-12-20Seat belts04V595000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2005Complaint volume 721 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. I
    2005-08-05Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-05 Vehicle speed control
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    2006-09-14Defect petitionClosed 2007-04-03 Engine surging
  5. R
    2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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 →

  7. 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…

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    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 274 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 94 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 87 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V595000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V539000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.