2006 Toyota Camry Solara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry Solara years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Camry Solara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (45 complaints, 39%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 21 crashes, 5 fires, 53 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 116owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 21complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 45 | 39% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 16% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 17 | 15% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 8% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 7% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 7% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 6% | 7,850 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 6% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 5% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 3% | 46,406 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 3% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 217,467 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 45,678 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Toyota Camry Solara recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Problem: 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.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: 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 recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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Previous report filed 07/02/2026
Other Toyota Camry Solara years
← 2005 Camry Solara · 2007 Camry Solara →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Camry Solara | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Camry Solara | 83 | 2 |
| 2007 Camry Solara | 126 | 2 |
| 2006 | 116 | 2 |
| 2005 Camry Solara | 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 2006 Toyota Camry Solara?
Owners most often report structure, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 45 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.