2005 Toyota Camry Solara: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 92 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (21% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2011
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2023
“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)”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2023
“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.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2021
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“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 contact related the failure to an unknow recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the dashboard was no longer being manufactured. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2021
“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 local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.*dt *jb”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2021
“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..”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2019
“Takata recall. On august 2017 I was in a accident I put my car in reverse and it flew me back and forward fast. My leg was broken and mouth busted.. The air bag didn't deploy. I was thrown to a brick wall”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2017
“I went to back up my car out of a parking space at church. Put the car in reverse, and touched the gas pedal, and suddenly the car took off backwards at an extremely high speed and became uncontrollable. Would appear that the accelerator was stuck. The accident resulted in property, damage to another car, financial loss and mental anguish. Car was on church property at the time of the accident car was totalled by safeco, not repaired. I could not find an open recall on this car, but do not believe that should rule out the defect.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2017
“Noticed about 5 or 6 months ago that the dashboard had this sticky, gummy residue and nothing I did would remove it. The residue produces a glare between the dashboard and the windshield which impairs the driver's sight. Also noticed 2 different cracks as well. I am the original owner and this car has been well taken care of, parked in a closed garage when not in use. There's no reason I should be experiencing these types of issues unless toyota used sub-par products during manufacturing, which I now know is the case. This is my first attempt in seeking resolution.”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2017
“Bringing up speed on freeway entrance to merge with traffic going 65 mph of more. I got up to 45 and my car stalled as if losing power, it did this for a few seconds (enough to almost get me hit), it suddenly jerked forward and accelerated up to 60mph at which time I tapped my brakes and the car started driving normally. It also does this when I am in a situation that I have to brake suddenly. It drags before I can accelerate again to whatever speed I am going. When slow in a lot of traffic it almost stops on me. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 22 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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 EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING EARLY JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2005 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
NHTSA has 92 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara. The most complained-about area is structure (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Camry Solara problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 47,000 miles or less.
Does the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.