Toyota / Camry Solara / 2005
2005 Toyota Camry Solara problems
Owners have filed 131 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 19.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of vehicle speed control at 15.3%.
Complaints131
Crashes34
Fires1
Injuries19
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 19.1% · 25
Vehicle speed control 15.3% · 20
Power train 12.2% · 16
Air bags 11.5% · 15
Unknown or other 6.1% · 8
Electrical system 4.6% · 6
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.8% · 5
Seats 3.8% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 34 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 19 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Toyota Camry Solara in this data, 2005 draws comparatively few complaints; 2004 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 17 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 45,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Complaint regarding the interior vehicle appearance black graphite trim and bezel parts that are out of alignment. *Mr the interior dashboard of the vehicle was lowered on the right side, which caused the dashboard black graphite trim/bezel register assembly to be lowered then the trim/bezel black graphite in the door assembly. The district service manager determined that the problem was acceptable. *Sc Structure
Dashboard began cracking and continues to do so. Has slowed down in progress after being treated with industrial aircraft solution. Many reports concerning cracking Toyota dashboards listed on google. Other solaras in my building have same problem. Toyota needs to "fess up" and correct this problem. Should consider changing car brands. Structure · reported at 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the dashboard was deteriorating and cracking. The dealer stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000. Structure · reported at 12,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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