Worst 2005 Toyota Camry Solara Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Structural Problems
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 13 | — | 53,491 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 16 | — | — | 48,866 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 6 | — | 71,082 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | 2 | — | 18,634 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 2 | — | 74,816 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 50,908 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | 1 | 82,914 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2005 Toyota Camry Solara
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~420,326 vehicles.
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 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ-FE OR 3MZ-FE ENGINE. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE AGENT APPLIED BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIENT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE OUTER RING MAY BECOME MISALIGNED AND IT MAY NOT PROPERLY ROTATE WITH THE INNER RING, CAUSING NOISE AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT.
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2005 Toyota Camry Solara — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
What are common problems with the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara?
How safe is the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara?
Does the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2005 Toyota Camry Solara?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry Solara reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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