Worst 2005 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Steering Defects
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 248 | 143 | — | 45,777 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 66 | 5 | — | 61,432 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 55 | 4 | — | 22,980 mi | |
| Airbags | 49 | 32 | 2 | 89,261 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 43 | 14 | 1 | 35,419 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 42 | 6 | — | 77,744 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 25 | 5 | 5 | 64,763 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 24 | 10 | 1 | 74,683 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 23 | 11 | — | 22,802 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 21 | 4 | 1 | 83,239 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 20 | 2 | — | 49,607 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 18 | — | — | 43,219 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 17 | 2 | 2 | 49,581 mi | |
| Brakes | 16 | 8 | — | 106,082 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 15 | 13 | — | 26,612 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 15 | 1 | — | 70,722 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 | 3 | — | 14,881 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 14 | 1 | 1 | 48,165 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 11 | 1 | — | 34,241 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 10 | 3 | 1 | 55,468 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | 67,865 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 2 | 3 | 74,314 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | 1 | — | 67,837 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 38,005 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 5 | — | — | 75,800 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 5 | 1 | — | 2,169 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2005 Toyota Camry
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~852,910 vehicles.
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, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
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.
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 VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
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." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
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2005 Toyota Camry — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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