2005 Toyota Camry Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Toyota Camry. Part of Generation 5 (XV30) — 2002–2006.

20042006
Complaints
905
per 10K Sold
21.0
US Sales
431,703
Crashes
292
Fires
17
Injuries
173
Fatalities
18
Recalls
4

Worst 2005 Toyota Camry Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1248 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:45,777 mi
Crash-related:143
#266 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:61,432 mi
Crash-related:5
#355 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:22,980 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Toyota Camry.

Unintended Acceleration
248
complaints
Crashes
143
Fires
Avg Miles
45,777
Steering Defects
66
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
61,432
Automatic Transmission
55
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
22,980
Airbags
49
complaints
Crashes
32
Fires
2
Avg Miles
89,261
Hydraulic Brakes
43
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,419
Seat Belt Issues
42
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
77,744
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
5
Avg Miles
64,763
Transmission / Drivetrain
24
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,683
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
23
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
Avg Miles
22,802
Engine Problems
21
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,239
Other Equipment
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
49,607
Tire Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,219
Gasoline Fuel System
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
49,581
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
106,082
Air Bags:Frontal
15
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
Avg Miles
26,612
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
70,722
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
14,881
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,165
Structural Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,241
Service Brakes, Electric
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,468
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,865
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
74,314
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
67,837
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,005
Latches / Locks
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,800
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
2,169
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2005 Toyota Camry

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~852,910 vehicles.

16V396000Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
~7,749 affected

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.

11V539000Engine & Cooling
~420,326 affected

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.

10V035000Equipment:other:labels
~271,417 affected

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.

10V036000Equipment:other:labels
~153,418 affected

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.

Is the 2005 Toyota Camry reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2005 Toyota Camry has 905 NHTSA complaints, 292 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 248 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Toyota Camry?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (248 complaints, avg 45,777 mi); Steering Defects (66 complaints, avg 61,432 mi); Automatic Transmission (55 complaints, avg 22,980 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Toyota Camry?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 52,642 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Toyota Camry include 292 crash-related reports, 17 fire reports, 173 injuries, and 18 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 852,910 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2005 Toyota Camry?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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