2005 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Vehicle speed control is the leading concern among 721 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 223 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 126 people were injured and 18 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
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. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingNov 9, 2011
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 11V539000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
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.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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 MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyDec 15, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PASSENGER POWER SEAT, WHEN INSTALLING CERTAIN REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEAT BASES ONTO THE SEAT WITH AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH SEATBELT TENSION, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO UNSEAT A COMPONENT CALLED THE BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH FROM THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
IF THE SWITCH BECOMES UNSEATED, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAY MISTAKE THE REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT FOR AN UNBELTED ADULT OCCUPANT, AND MAY NOT SUPPRESS THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (SSC 40M) BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987..
Campaign 04V595000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
721 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Apr 18, 2005
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE MADE NOISES, ENGINE ACCELERATED, AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER TOLD THE OWNER THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THEREFORE THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK *BF *NM
Vehicle speed control, Apr 15, 2005
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION 11 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AFTER EACH INCIDENT, BUT THE CAUSE WAS STILL UNDETERMINED.*AK *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 6, 2005
VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE IS OKAY. MANUFACTURER STATES THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES.*AK.....VEHICLE HAS A HESITATION PROBLEM. ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CONSUMER WAS PLACED IN DANGER OF CROSSING A BYSY HIGHWAY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE...AT ALL. THE ENGINE HAS A ONE MINUTE DELAY BETWEEN THE TINE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED TO THE TIME THE RPMS BEGIN TO GO UP. FURTHERMORE, WHEN CROSSING AN UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION ON A HIGHWAY WITH 55+ MPH TRAFFIC THE HESITATION CAN LAND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IN THE ONCOMING LANE TOO LATE. THE LUNGE THAT AKES PLACE WHEN VEHICLE FINALLY DOES ACCELERATE, IS A VERY JERKY AND UNSAFE RIDE. *AK
Power train, Mar 30, 2005
VEHICLE REVS AND LUNGES WHEN STOPPED AND IN DRIVE. THIS OCCURS REGULARILY AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD MY WIFE THAT IT WAS "INHERRENT" WITH THE CAMRY. IT HAPPENS FREQUENTLY.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 25, 2005
CONCERNS WITH DESIGN FLAW WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE DISTANCE IN WHICH THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST MOVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 18, 2005
TOYOTA CAMRY XLE 2005, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. *BF AS THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR FROM A STOP THAT IS WHEN THE FEELING OF STALLING WOULD OCCUR. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A LINKAGE CABLE, BUT A SENSOR AT THE GAS PEDAL; UPON DEPRESSING THE PEDAL THE COMPUTER DOES ALL THE REST AND HESITATION IS NORMAL. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 18, 2005
WHILE ACCELERATING VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD TICKING NOISE AUDIBLE FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND OUTSIDE. ONLY HEARD WHILE THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. AT THIS TIME NO NOTICABLE MALFUNCTION OF THE ENGINE HAS BEEN DETECTED. DEALER SAYS "THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE, BUT IT IS LOUDER THAN SIMILAR VEHICLES WITH SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 4, 2005
WHILE BRAKING BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Mar 4, 2005
VEHICLE HESITATED THEN LAUNCHED FORWARD BEFORE ACCELERATING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TECHNICALLY THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS IT SHOULD, BUT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE NEW DRIVE BY WIRE TECHNOLOGY FOR WHICH MANUFACTURER HAD TO PROVIDE A REMEDY.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 3, 2005
INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL SINK COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AFTER A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. ONCE THE CAR REACHED ABOUT 5000 MILES, IT WOULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THEN LUNGE FORWARD SEVERAL FEET, STOP, MAKE A MOANING SOUND, THEN LUNGE FORWARD AGAIN; ALL WHILE MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY FAULT LIGHTS COME ON MY DASHBOARD. IT THEN DROVE FINE FOR ABOUT 10 MILES WHEN THE SAME PATTERN REPEATED ITSELF AGAIN, EXACTLY THE SAME WAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT, OR REPEAT THE PROBLEM. THEY WOULD LIKE ME TO RETURN WHEN THE PROBLEM REPEATS ITSELF. OF COURSE, I?M HESITANT TO DO THIS SINCE THE NEXT TIME SOMEONE MAY GET SERIOUSLY INJURED. PLEASE HELP! *JB
Air bags, Mar 2, 2005
CONSUMER REQUEST THAT AN AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH BE INSTALLED IN HER 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. *NM THE CONSUMER HAD TO SIT CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO REACH THE PEDAL COMFORTABLY. THIS WAS THE REASON FOR THE REQUEST. *SC
Power train, Feb 23, 2005
EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT REQUIRED TO SLOW VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. ENGINE "PUSHING" VEHICLE WHILST BRAKING. POOR FUEL ECONOMY (AVG 20 MPG FOR 4-CYL AUTO. POSTED FIGURES 24/34). ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING. NOTICEABLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. NUMEROUS NEAR-ACCIDENTS DUE TO DELAY IN ACCELERATION.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Structure, Vehicle speed control, Feb 15, 2005
TOYOTA CAMRY LE MODEL HAS THREE PROBLEMS: IDLE CONTROL IS ABOVE 2400, ROD THAT HOLD PISTON IS NOT SECURE TO HOLD IT TIGHT AND CAUSING THE PISTON TO JIGGLE AROUND, TOYOTA SAID THAT IS A DEFECTIVE PART AND SHOULD REPLACE THE ENGINE. AND WEATHER SEAL IS INADAQUATE, YOU CAN HEAR ALL TRAFFICE NOISE WITH RADIO ON FULL VOLUME. DEALER IS VERY UNFRIENDLY AND THEY GAVE ME RUN AROUND, THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE WITHOUT MY PERMISSION AND STILL HAS SAME PROBLEMS I HAD BEFORE THEY REPLACE THE ENGINE AND HAS NOT FIX THE OTHER PROBLEMS AND REFUSES TO GIVE ANYONE ELSE'S NAME TO TALK TO. 800# TELLS ME TO CALL DEALER AND DEALER TELLS ME TO CALL 800# AND STILL UNABLE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. I WILL NEVER BUY TOYOTA OR RECOMMEND TO ANYONE. BECOUSE OF THE POOR SERVICE WHEN YOU HAVE PROBLEM THEY DO NOT WANT TO TALK TO YOU AND THEY GIVE YOU RUN AROUND.*AK
Power train, Feb 13, 2005
2005 TOYOTA SE V6 HAS NOTICEABLE HESITATION PROBLEMS AT LOW SPEEDS. COULD BE DANGEROUS AT FASTER SPEEDS. TOYOTA CURRENTLY HAS NO FIX, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Jan 26, 2005
WHILE THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.*AK
Air bags, Jan 15, 2005, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. I TRUCK TURNED IN FRONT ON ME. HIS TRUCK HIT MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE(FRONT LIGHT) AL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BACK DOOR. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR SHATTERED THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. IF THE SIDE CURTAIN SIDE AIR BAG WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED THE GLASS WOULD HAVE CUT ME UP AND THE MIRROR WOULD HAVE HIT ME IN THE FACE. *NM
Power train, Equipment, Dec 29, 2004
2005 TOYOTA CAMRY LE V6 GRADUALLY SPEED UP TO ABOUT 25 MPH. STOP SHORT (YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOCK THEM UP, BUT STOP QUICKLY) THEN ACCELERATE AGAIN. WHEN I STOP SHORT, MY TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL, AND IT TAKES ABOUT 3 SECONDS TO SHIFT BACK INTO FIRST. WHEN IT DOES, I GET QUITE A JOLT. BROUGHT CAR BACK TO DEALER, THEY ARE SAYING IT IS NORMAL. *NM
Suspension, Dec 27, 2004
PURCHASED NEW, 2005, TOYOTA CAMRY XLE ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER ON DECEMBER 23, 2004 DUE TO SEVERE PROBLEM WITH ALIGNMENT OF FRONT END. CAR VEERS TOWARD LEFT IF NOT HOLDING STEERING WHEEL TIGHTLY TO PREVENT VEERING. SERVICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES CAR, STATING FAULTY FLANGE, SPRING, AND BOLT. DOES NOT REPLACE FAULTY PARTS, HAS TO ORDER. CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BUT DEALER DOES NOT PROVIDE LOANER. TOLD TO DRIVE CAR UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, AT AN UNSPECIFIED TIME, UP TO 3 MONTHS WAIT. MEANWHILE, STEERING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. UNECESSARY WEAR AND TEAR ON TIRES. *AK
Structure, Nov 16, 2004
THE DRIVER'S SIDE BACK WINDOW HAS HAD A WHISLEING SOUND SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST THE WAY THE CAR WAS MADE THAT IT WASN'T VERY SOUND PROOF BUT WHEN I RODE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE IT DIDN'T MAKE THE SOUND. I BELIEVE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WEATHERSTRIPPING OR THE WAY THE BACK DRIVERS SIDE DOOR SEALS. *AK
Structure, Oct 21, 2004
THE PANEL WHICH HELD THE AIR BAG DEVELOPED A HOLE. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT PERFORM IF NEEDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Air bags, Oct 7, 2004
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAD A HOLE INSIDE. IT WAS DISCOVERED WHILE CLEANING THE LEATHER. AFTER THE SERVICE MANAGER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND THEN ANOTHER VEHICLE OF SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL, HE DETERMINED THERE WAS A HOLE. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. THE DEALER STATED TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK FOR THE AIR BAG LIGHT. HOWEVER HE WOULD NOT REPAIR THE HOLE.*AK