CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Toyota Camry has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 721 complaints with NHTSA, including 223 crashes, 10 fires, 126 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (274 reports).
2005 Toyota Camry recalls
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Most common 2005 Toyota Camry problems
Problem areas named in the 721 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 274 |
| Power Train | 87 |
| Steering | 71 |
| Air Bags | 69 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 67 |
| Seat Belts | 46 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 35 |
| Electrical System | 35 |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 |
| Equipment | 24 |
What owners report
car caught on fire in apartment complex over night. whole car was destroyed
The contact owned a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that his daughter's vehicle caught on fire while parked in a residential area. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire; the contact was alerted by the fire department. The fire originated from the engine, it was reported that the cause of the fire was faulty wiring. There were 2 vehicles next to the vehicle that was damaged in the event of the fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. No injuries were reported. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota Camry. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 125,647; however, the contact found a repair bill from January 10th, 2018, that indicated that the mileage as 233,045. Additionally, a Carfax Report indicated that the mileage was 248,083 on March 15th, 2022.
When slowly finishing my entry into a parking spot and braking the car suddenly accelerated to a high speed and bolted over the curb with a planter zone into another parked car directly facing my parking lane hitting the front passenger side. My car was still accelerating and hit another car to the left of the first parked car, hitting it in the rear driver side door. My car kept going until I was finally able to get the brake to work and it stopped just before another parking lot curb with planter zone. As far as I can tell the brake and or accelerator malfunctioned dangerously and suddenly. It could also have been a malfunctioning TPS (throttle positioning sensor). I would like my car in
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contactâs brother performed brake repair on the vehicle and added Prestone DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir. The contact stated that several days later, while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the brakes locked up and the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was taken to the brotherâs residence by her brother while driving and depressing the accelerator and brake pedal simultaneously. The contactâs brother flushed the brake lines however, the failure persisted. The contactâs brother became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24E101000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Steering) from the NHTSA.gov website. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where i
2005 Toyota Camry questions
Does the 2005 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2005 Toyota Camry: Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Engine And Engine Cooling; Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Camry?
Based on 721 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (274), Power Train (87), Steering (71).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Toyota Camry has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.