2005 TOYOTA CAMRY Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Toyota Camry. This model year has 721 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Unintended Acceleration.
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Worst 2005 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Brake System
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Toyota Camry. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 272 | 154 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 93 | 29 | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 84 | 15 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 71 | 6 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 66 | 18 | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 65 | 44 | 2 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 56 | 6 | 2 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 46 | 8 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 33 | 6 | 5 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 25 | 11 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 25 | 3 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 21 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| Fuel System | 20 | 3 | 2 | — | |
| Gasoline | 17 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 10 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Toyota Camry. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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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 reporte…
car caught on fire in apartment complex over night. whole car was destroyed
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 th…
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…
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact’s 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 f…
Just bought this car on 3/12/2025 Was assured nothing wrong. When taking off it goes about 8 ft then hesitates causing the car behind to almost hit me. Twice it's happened. Pulling out of busy intersections is dangerous. Also it will down shift while driving regularly. Caus…
While going about 15MPH the car accelerated on its own . Had a hard time finally stopping vehicle breaking and put the car in neutral.
Unattended acceleration. I was on a slight incline, trying to enter the highway. I was stopped with my foot on the break with all of a sudden acceleration, and I started to surge forward. I kept my foot on the break and kept the car from moving forward, but it did seemed to it, g…
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the brake was depressed and failed to respond, and the vehicle drove over the parking block. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The v…
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, smoke started coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and the vehicle was towed to a …
July 14, 2021 arriving back to New Jersey from Las Vegas. I pick up my vehicle Wednesday night at Hoboken NJ garage , heading home my 2005 Toyota Camry vehicle air bag (steering wheel) deployed. As I was driving (15mph) no lights was on the dashboard, no pot holes on the street …
TOYOTA CAMRY 2005 LE SUNROOFPROBLEMS WATER
LOCKING MECHANISM FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN
TOTAL TIRE TREAD SEPARATION LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE
ON 03/29/20 I WAS BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A RESTAURANT PARKING LOT WHEN I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR TOOK OFF LIKE A ROCKET SHIP AND I HIT A TRUCK. THIS IS MY 1ST ACCIDENT. IT HAPPENED SO FAST BUT I IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND BOTH FEET WERE …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, AN ITEM FLEW OUT OF A TRUCK WHILE IN MOTION. THE CONTACT MOVED INTO THE RIGHT LANE SAFELY, THEN SAFELY WENT OVER BACK TO THE LEFT LANE. THE CONTACT THEN MANEUVERED THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY…
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY I TAKE EVERYDAY AS I WAS MILDLY TURNING WITH THE ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL SPUNG TO THE LEFT AND THE CAR WENT OUT OD CONTROL SPINNING AND ENDED ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER WHERE THAN MY CAR STARTED TO FLIP OVER NONE STOP AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN…
THE ENGINE ROARED AND IMMEDIATELY I WAS GOING TOO FAST. PUT ON THE BRAKES AND IT DID NOT REOCCUR BUT IT SCARED ME. I WAS ON A CITY STREET AND TURNING INTO THE RIGHT LANE FROM THE LEFT LANE. FORTUNATELY THE STREET WAS NOT TOO BUSY. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE FOLDED OVER AND APPEARED VERY LOOSE. THE SEAT BELTS HAD NO STRENGTH AND WOULD NOT TIGHTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO I-10 TOYOTA (78980 VARNER RD, INDIO, CA 92203, (760) 565-0447) WHERE THE MECHA…
BRAKE PEDAL IS "STUTTERING" AT QUICK STOPS. WHEN TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNS YELLOW AND I PRESS DOWN BRAKE FIRMLY, THE BRAKE WORKS, THEN RELEASES BY ITSELF. I HAVE TO QUICKLY PRESS IT AGAIN TO ACTUALLY STOP VEHICLE. THIS "STUTTER" CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD A FEW FEET. IT'S A B…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2005 Toyota Camry.
Recalls for 2005 Toyota Camry
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Toyota Camry. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2005 Toyota Camry — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Toyota Camry reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2005 Toyota Camry has 721 NHTSA owner complaints, 223 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Unintended Acceleration (272 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Camry?▾
#1: Unintended Acceleration (272 complaints). #2: Brake System (93 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (84 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Toyota Camry?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2005 Toyota Camry?▾
The 2005 Toyota Camry has 223 crash-related complaints and 10 fire reports out of 721 total NHTSA complaints. 126 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2005 Toyota Camry have any recalls?▾
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2005 Toyota Camry. The largest issue: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2005 Toyota Camry?▾
The 2005 Toyota Camry has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Unintended Acceleration issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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