2006 Toyota Camry Reliability
The 2006 Toyota Camry has 435 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about speed control / throttle and air bags. Compared with nearby Camry model years (2004–2008), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Camry's typical year, while the 2007 drew 3,616 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
435
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
122
Complaints citing a crash
9
Complaints citing a fire
2006 Toyota Camry complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 model year, filed between 2005 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control / throttle | 128 | 29% |
| Air bags | 76 | 17% |
| Body structure | 57 | 13% |
| Service brakes | 49 | 11% |
| Steering | 32 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 31 | 7% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 25 | 6% |
| Visibility / wipers | 24 | 6% |
2006 Toyota Camry recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2006 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V539000 | Nov 22, 2005 | Equipment — other / labels | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims" the vehicles' tire and loading information label or placard on the driver's side b-pillar incorrectly indicates the… |
| 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… |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4,… |
| 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 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 799 | 3 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2005 | 721 | 5 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2006 (this page) | 435 | 5 | Speed control / throttle | Solid |
| 2007 | 3,616 | 10 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2008 | 1,178 | 8 | Visibility / wipers | 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 2006 Toyota Camry
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- 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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2006 Toyota Camry reliability FAQ
Is the 2006 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2006 Toyota Camry has 435 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about speed control / throttle and air bags. Compared with nearby Camry model years (2004–2008), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Camry's typical year, while the 2007 drew 3,616 complaints.
What are the most common 2006 Toyota Camry problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Toyota Camry are speed control / throttle (128), air bags (76), body structure (57), service brakes (49). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2006 Toyota Camry have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2006 Toyota Camry, including 05V539000 (equipment — other / labels) and 10V035000 (equipment — other / labels). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2006 Toyota Camry compare with the 2005 and 2007 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2005 has 721 complaints and 5 recalls (avoid); the 2007 has 3,616 complaints and 10 recalls (avoid). The 2006 has 435 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2006 Toyota Camry?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2006 Camry, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.