YearToAvoid

2006 Toyota Camry Solara Engine Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, 20% of all 116 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 5 Camry Solara model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 42,000 miles.

Engine complaints
23
20% of 116 complaints
All complaints this year
116
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
42,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Toyota Camry Solara engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 27, 2005, latest Jul 10, 2026.

2006 Toyota Camry Solara engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2005Jan 2007Feb 2010Jul 2010Feb 2011Dec 2018Jan 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2005 to Jul 2026; peak Feb 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Camry Solara model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200526 (28%)
  2. 200623 (20%)
  3. 200726 (21%)
  4. 200817 (20%)
  5. 20090 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara have engine problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 42,000 miles.
Which Toyota Camry Solara year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Toyota Camry Solara has the most engine complaints (26), compared with 23 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.