2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
146
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
The 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA has received a total of 146 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (27 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (18 complaints), and Air Bags (16 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA, potentially affecting up to 279,166 vehicles.
Recall 16V396000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
| 7,749 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 10V035000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 271,417 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
146 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Copper wiring on driver seat caught fire causing damage to driver door driver harness underneath the dash and electric seat mechanism also caused staining to the fabric and interior
Copper wiring on driver seat caught fire causing damage to driver door driver harness underneath the dash and electric seat mechanism also caused staining to the fabric and interior
Copper wiring on driver seat caught fire causing damage to driver door driver harness underneath the dash and electric seat mechanism also caused staining to the fabric and interior
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken for the State Inspection, and the contact was informed of an engine emissions leak. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 84,274.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Solara. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the ABS monitors the rotation of the tires. The contact was informed that a tire was losing air and was rotating slower than the other tires. The dealer recommended changing the tires. The tires were replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
Safety Rating for the 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-SB-0039-15_Rev — EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 25, 2018 Rev1: * The Introduction, Production Change Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2003 - 2011 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit a condition where the instrument panel pad (dashboard) becomes cracked...
ZE6_DEALER 12/3 — EQUIPMENT
DL: IN OUR CONTINUING EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE BEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, TOYOTA HAS ANNOUNCED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (THE PROGRAM). THIS PROGRAM EXTENDS THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR REPAIRS RELATED TO CRACKED AND/OR STICKY/MELTING DASHBOARDS (INSTRUMENT PANELS) AS A RESULT OF HEAT OR HUMIDITY ON 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR 4RUNNER, 2005-2010...
WPB (POL 14-11)_ — EQUIPMENT
"WPB: TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED REPORTS WHERE SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CRACKED AND/OR STICKY/MELTING DASHBOARDS AS A RESULT OF HEAT OR HUMIDITY. IN MID-DECEMBER, 2014 TOYOTA ANNOUNCED THE REIMBURSEMENT PHASE OF THIS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. SINCE PRIOR TO THAT ANNOUNCEMENT, TOYOTA HAS BEEN DILIGENTLY MAKING PARTS PREPARATIONS FOR THE PARTS REPLACEMENT...
ZE6_Region Lette — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program. This program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melted dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result of heat or humidity on 2003-2005 model year 4Runner, 2005-2010 model...
TSB-0064-10 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TOYOTA: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD-FIX PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE BULLETINS. MODEL YEARS FROM 2001-2011. *PE
00806 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXCESSIVE SULFUR ODOR. *TT
06105 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171, P0174, P2195, OR P2197. *AK
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
- 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 — 131 complaints
- 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA (current)
- 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 158 complaints
- 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 99 complaints
- 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — 1 complaint
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- TOYOTA TACOMA — 10,512 total complaints
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