2005 Toyota Camry Solara problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (18) · Structure (14) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (8)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
68 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling 2011-11-09 · campaign 11V539000 · 420,326 vehicles
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 AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIEN
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.
Service bulletins (166)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 166 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-02-08 · Unknown Or Other“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 enti…”
2024-02-06 · Unknown Or Other“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.…”
2023-07-17 · Engine“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?…”
2023-03-06 · Structure“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 reasons several years ago and now it was “too late” for…”
2023-01-31 · Structure:body“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 any recalls in my local area on any mn news station…”
2021-05-12 · Unknown Or Other“dashboard meltdown. i'm the original owner, we never got notice on this problem. took my car out for a drive yesterday and the dash is disgusting. my car is always stored in a air conditioned garage. what bothers me is that we never got notice so we could protect ourselves and my car.…”
2021-04-16 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard · 115,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry solara. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to classic toyota (8510 tyler blvd., mentor, oh 44060) where it was diagnosed with the dashboard needing to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contac…”
2021-01-29 · Engine · 90,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota solara. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of burning oil was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that oil sludge was present inside the engine and the engine was replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer and …”
2019-01-23 · Wheels · 170,199 mi · 💥 crash“had a seizure went off the road vehicle hit several trees and air bags did not deploy. car is totaled. drives head hit steering wheel and had head and facial damage. was on city street turning to get on highway, he has been in icu for 3 days. have police accident report..…”
2019-01-06 · Engine · 96,743 mi“2az-fe 4cyl engine oil consumption issue. oil changes every 5,000 miles throughout vehicle's life. vehicle has always been well-maintained. oil light came on at 96,743 miles. received oil change at 96,760 miles. checking oil on level surface every 100-200 miles. camry solara has been consuming excessive amounts of oil. dipstick shows oil going from…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.