2005 Toyota Camry Reliability
The 2005 Toyota Camry has 721 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about speed control / throttle and service brakes. Compared with nearby Camry model years (2003–2007), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Camry's typical year, while the 2006 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
721
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
223
Complaints citing a crash
10
Complaints citing a fire
2005 Toyota Camry complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 model year, filed between 2004 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control / throttle | 272 | 38% |
| Service brakes | 93 | 13% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 84 | 12% |
| Steering | 71 | 10% |
| Air bags | 65 | 9% |
| Seat belts | 46 | 6% |
| Engine & cooling | 35 | 5% |
| Electrical system | 33 | 5% |
2005 Toyota Camry recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2005 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V595000 | Dec 15, 2004 | Seat belts — front / buckle assembly | 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… |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | 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… |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | 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… |
| 11V539000 | Nov 9, 2011 | Engine & cooling | 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… |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | 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… |
How the 2005 compares with nearby Camry years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Camry analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 818 | 1 | Speed control / throttle | Caution |
| 2004 | 799 | 3 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2005 (this page) | 721 | 5 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2006 | 435 | 5 | Speed control / throttle | Solid |
| 2007 | 3,616 | 10 | Service brakes | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2005 Toyota Camry
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2005 Toyota Camry reliability FAQ
Is the 2005 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2005 Toyota Camry has 721 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about speed control / throttle and service brakes. Compared with nearby Camry model years (2003–2007), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Camry's typical year, while the 2006 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2005 Toyota Camry problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Toyota Camry are speed control / throttle (272), service brakes (93), powertrain / transmission (84), steering (71). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2005 Toyota Camry have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2005 Toyota Camry, including 04V595000 (seat belts — front / buckle assembly) and 10V035000 (equipment — other / labels). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2005 Toyota Camry compare with the 2004 and 2006 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2004 has 799 complaints and 3 recalls (avoid); the 2006 has 435 complaints and 5 recalls (solid). The 2005 has 721 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2005 Toyota Camry?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2005 Camry, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.