MYRModel Year Report

2006 Toyota Camry

● Typical for this model
2006 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
317
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

34% 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 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2006 317 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 2006: 317 complaints 2006 317 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 2006: 317 complaints 2006 317 2007: 2,886 complaints 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

2006: 317 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

34% · 108 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Car was placed in reverse while stopped to parallel park along curb with steering wheel turned slightly to the right. Car accelerator went full throttle with very little driver input.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-30

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact crashed into a brick wall and sustained minor neck injuries. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-20

I terminated a lease on a 2006 Toyota Camry on feb. 28. I only drove it from nov. 1 to jan. 9 when for the third time in those two months it surged ahead when I was parking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-18

Air bags

20% · 62 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Toyota Camry. While driving 40 MPH, another vehicle intersected the contact's lane. As a result, the contact crashed into the other vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-26

Driving home from work I hit a large deer, approximately 200 pounds, at 45 MPH, direct front end contact, causing damage to the whole front hood, grille, both front fenders, radiator, headlights, air conditioning system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-20

I was traveling sw around 35MPH and entered an intersection with the green light. Another (Unlicensed) driver also traveling at the same speed entered the intersection traveling ne, his light was red, but he ran it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-10

Service brakes

13% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH

Steering

9% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).

CRASHINJURY
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The steering wheel while taking a right turn locked and wouldn't straighten all lights turned off on the panel all was locked and caused a crash because steering was locked into a…

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-25

Also filed under Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-24

Electrical system

7% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2005-12-28Equipment05V539000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims" The vehicles' tire and loading information label or…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. The recall began on December 28…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-09-14Defect petitionClosed 2007-04-03 Engine surging
  3. 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 →

  5. R
    2015-01-29Seats14V743000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.

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  6. 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 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 108 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 62 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 40 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V539000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V743000 · Seats
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Toyota Camry is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Camry?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 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.