2006 Toyota Camry Solara Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2006 Toyota Camry Solara has 116 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest among the 5 model years with data, ranking it worst overall and earning an Avoid verdict. Structure & Body issues dominate at 44% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 20%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 5 Camry Solara years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 116
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 21
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 53
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22.5
- 19 city / 28.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 53 / 1
Top 2006 Toyota Camry Solara problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body51 (44%)
- Engine23 (20%)
- Airbags17 (15%)
- Visibility & Wipers13 (11%)
- Other11 (9%)
- Brakes9 (8%)
- Electrical System9 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (4%)
- Steering4 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking at very low speeds, leading to crashes into walls, garages, or nearby objects.
- Owners report the accelerator pedal sticking, in one case tied to a stuck gas pedal that crashed the car into a garage wall.
- A carbon buildup in the throttle system was cited by a dealer after a sudden acceleration incident that damaged multiple parked cars.
- Owners describe limited rear visibility from oversized headrests and elevated rear window styling, causing backing-up collisions.
- One owner reported the frontal airbag failed to deploy during a crash at around 30 mph, resulting in chest and rib injuries.
- Electrical system complaints reference unexplained control module behavior, described by one owner as a persistent 'ghost' fault.
2006 Toyota Camry Solara recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Structure & Body7,749 vehicles
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 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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 10V035000Feb 3, 2010Other271,417 vehicles
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 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: 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.
2006 Toyota Camry Solara fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 28.5 MPG
- Combined
- 22.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,900
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Camry Solara years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
- Compared to other Camry Solara model years, 2006 ranks worst, with 116 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest of the 5 years with data. NHTSA data classifies it as Avoid relative to other Solara years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Camry Solara?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 44% of all reports, followed by Engine issues at 20% and Airbags at 15%. The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints was 48,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Camry Solara have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2006 Camry Solara: one for seat heaters covering multiple Toyota models, and one addressing a tire and rim labeling requirement under FMVSS No. 110.
- How does the 2006 Solara compare to other years?
- The 2008 Camry Solara has the lowest complaint index at 25 and a Good verdict, while 2005 and 2007 fall in between with Caution and Avoid verdicts respectively. The 2006 model year has the highest complaint index of the group at 100.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Camry Solara?
- EPA rates the 2006 Camry Solara at 22.5 mpg combined, 19 mpg city and 28.5 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900.