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2006 Toyota Camry Solara problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 146 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.6 times the median Camry Solara year — the 2006 model ranks #3 of 12 Camry Solara years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include 3 deaths and 61 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

Body & Structure leads the complaint categories with 45 reports (31% of the total).

146

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

24

Crash-involved

8

Fires reported

61

Injuries

3

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Camry Solara years?

Camry Solara NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted204 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 109 complaints2000: 80 complaints2001: 66 complaints2002: 67 complaints2003: 34 complaints2004: 204 complaints2005: 131 complaints2006: 146 complaints2007: 158 complaints2008: 99 complaints2009: 1 complaints
Camry Solara NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Toyota Camry Solara problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure4531%
Speed Control1913%
Airbags1712%
Visibility & Wipers1510%
Other118%
Seats64%
Electrical System64%
Tires & Wheels53%
Engine53%
Transmission53%
Steering43%
Brakes32%
Seat Belts21%
Fuel System21%
Suspension11%

Does the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V396000SeatsJune 2, 2016 · 7,749 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

10V035000OtherFebruary 3, 2010 · 271,417 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“STRUCK FROM REAR BY ANOTHER DRIVER AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED; WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND DRIVER'S HEAD STRUCK THE CONVERTIBLE TOP METAL TOP-FOLDING STRUCTURE. BELIEVE THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER DEVICE FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, AS WELL.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 18, 2013 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 1 MPH WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE DROVE ON THE CURB AND SHE CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE FRONT BUMPER WAS DAMAGED ON BOTH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · March 29, 2011 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA SE/SLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP AND CRASHED INTO SIX MAIL BOXES, A FENCE, AND SEVERAL TREES. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT CRASHED INTO A LARGE PINE TREE. THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 25, 2011 · crash

“THESE BODY STYLE OF THIS CAR PRODUCES SEVERAL BLIND SPOTS FOR THE DRIVER. SPECIFICALLY, THE ISSUE IS THE ELEVATED POSTERIOR WINDOWS THAT MAKE BACKING UP/DRIVING IN REVERSE AS WELL AS CHANGING LANES DIFFICULT. I HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS SINCE ACQUIRING THIS CAR IN 2009. EACH INCIDENT INVOLVED THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · September 20, 2010 · crash

“I WAS SITTING IN MY CAR STOPPED BEHIND SCHOOL BUS WITH MY SEATBELT ON .I WAS REAR ENDED MY SHOULDERBELT DID NOT LOCK AND MY VISOR DROPPED DOWN AND SEVERED MY FOREHEAD AND I HIT THE TOP OF MY HEAD.I NEEDED 50 STITCHES IN MY FOREHEAD AND NEEDED PLASTIC SURGERY. THE VISOR, WHICH IS ALL STEEL , SLICED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 26, 2016 · crash

2006 Toyota Camry Solara — common questions

Is the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 146 complaints put the 2006 model at #3 of 12 Camry Solara years. It is one of the Camry Solara years to avoid.

What are the most common 2006 Camry Solara problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (45 complaints), speed control (19 complaints), airbags (17 complaints).

Does the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota Camry Solara years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Camry Solara years to avoid are 2004, 2007, 2006. The cleanest record among Camry Solara years belongs to 1998.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.