2005 Toyota Camry Solara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry Solara years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara. That ranks 4th out of 11 Camry Solara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (24 complaints, 26%), typically at around 51,000 miles. Complaints mention 22 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 92owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 22complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Toyota Camry Solara problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 26% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 22% | 48,916 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 17% | 18,563 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 16% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 9% | 42,458 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 7% | 44,243 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5% | 602 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 5% | 13,323 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3% | 48,916 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 146,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 31,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 16,378 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 31,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 122,600 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 20,900 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 40,729 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Toyota Camry Solara recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early january 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine surging (DP06003) — opened Sep 14, 2006, closed Apr 3, 2007.
- Vehicle speed control (DP05002) — opened Aug 5, 2005, closed Jan 5, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In the last several years the dashboard is sticky and cracking. I am not only concerned about the glare and white residue but also the potential effect on the airbags. I have visited a dealership and sent written communication to Toyota in Plano TX. I also called Toyota asking for help with this…
My engine has a sludge of oil and it was expensive to repair.The convertible top n windows malfunction and the electrical system stopped the windows from rolling up n down and out of no where they go down on their own,so I have many problems when it rains due to the windows.
I bought my used car about 6-7 years ago. The transmission leaks. I had it supposedly fixed 3 tims and yet it still leaks. Was there a recall on the transmissions for that year 2005?
Dash is cracked all over, including where airbag is on front right passenger side, causing airbag light to stay lit. This is a safety hazard and should be repaired or replaced by Toyota. I was already informed by Toyota when I had called that there had been a recall on this matter for cosmetic…
Apparently Toyota had a recall for the dash of their camry solara models back in 2015 for dashes that melt, bubble, become extremely tacky/sticky & peel when temperatures rise. However, I never received any notice of said dash recall for which my 2005 Toyota Solara qualified for, nor did I hear of…
Other Toyota Camry Solara years
← 2004 Camry Solara · 2006 Camry Solara →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Camry Solara | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Camry Solara | 83 | 2 |
| 2007 Camry Solara | 126 | 2 |
| 2006 Camry Solara | 116 | 2 |
| 2005 | 92 | 1 |
| 2004 Camry Solara | 161 | 1 |
| 2003 Camry Solara | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 Camry Solara | 60 | 0 |
| 2001 Camry Solara | 53 | 0 |
| 2000 Camry Solara | 66 | 1 |
| 1999 Camry Solara | 84 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara?
Owners most often report structure, vehicle speed control, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry Solara model years, the 2005 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.