2005 Toyota Camry Solara: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara: 1 recall, 92 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #11V539000 · 2011 · 420,326 vehicles
What's wrong: The amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley May be inadequate. If the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring May become misaligned and it May not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light.
Why it matters: In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump May become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.s. Supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early January 2012.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 9 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Body & structure (24): the most common themes are door / lock issues (3).
- Speed control / throttle (20): the most common themes are sudden acceleration (7), stalls / loses power (2).
- Transmission & drivetrain (16): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (10), stalls / loses power (5).
- Airbags (15): the most common themes are fails to deploy (5), warning light on (2).
The 2005 Toyota Camry Solara has 92 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 11 Camry Solara model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 79). Complaints peaked in 2014 (19 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 46,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2004 (161 complaints, 1 recalls), 2006 (116 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 24 | Regular |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 | Regular |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2005 Toyota Camry Solara problems?
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are body & structure (24), speed control / throttle (20), transmission & drivetrain (16).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2005 Toyota Camry Solara repair manual?
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