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2005 Toyota Camry Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Toyota Camry, 14% of all 721 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 20 Camry model years. These complaints report 29 crashes, 2 fires, and 14 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 32,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
99
14% of 721
Crashes reported
29
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
14
Median mileage
32,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Toyota Camry brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 3, 2005, latest Oct 12, 2025.

2005 Toyota Camry brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter372005 Q12006 Q32007 Q42009 Q42011 Q42013 Q42017 Q22024 Q1
99 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2025 Q4; peak 2010 Q1 (37).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Camry model year

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

  1. 200599 (14%)
  2. 200641 (13%)
  3. 2007344 (12%)
  4. 200889 (10%)
  5. 2009112 (9%)
  6. 201057 (9%)
  7. 201152 (9%)
  8. 201260 (10%)
  9. 201326 (9%)
  10. 201442 (9%)
  11. 201542 (15%)
  12. 201621 (11%)
  13. 201725 (17%)
  14. 2018171 (23%)
  15. 201944 (11%)
  16. 202014 (5%)
  17. 202116 (10%)
  18. 20227 (12%)
  19. 20236 (9%)
  20. 20242 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Camry have brake problems?
NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Toyota Camry, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 29 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 32,000 miles.
Which Toyota Camry year has the most brake complaints?
The 2007 Toyota Camry has the most brake complaints (344), compared with 99 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Toyota Camry?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Camry is classified under brakes. 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.