2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
131
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
The 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA has received a total of 131 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (18 complaints), Structure (16 complaints), and Air Bags (15 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA, potentially affecting up to 420,326 vehicles.
Recall 11V539000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 420,326 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
131 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 issue and have been informed the cost would be entirely my responsibility. Toyota created a case number which is [XXX]. The car is garage kept with approximately 112,000 miles and in very good condition. Thanks for any assistance you can provide. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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 issue and have been informed the cost would be entirely my responsibility. Toyota created a case number which is [XXX]. The car is garage kept with approximately 112,000 miles and in very good condition. Thanks for any assistance you can provide. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
02805 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED-EXCESSIVE SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR. *SC ORIGINAL. *TT
00905 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: DTC B1785. THE SRS AND PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHTS REMAIN ON. *TT
01005 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0346 (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR). *TT
01104 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK (ADL) FUNCTION. *TT
02304 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) 2005 MY SOLARA. *TT
01503 — STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER LEAK AT FRONT FLOOR. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
- 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 80 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 66 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 67 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 34 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 204 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA (current)
- 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 146 complaints
- 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 158 complaints
- 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 99 complaints
- 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 1 complaint
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