2006 Toyota CAMRY SOLARA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
116 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
47,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 83 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 27 of 116 complaints (23.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 8.6% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 6.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 3.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 1.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Structure:Body | 16 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
Structure: 27; Vehicle Speed Control: 18; Air Bags: 16; Structure:Body: 16; Electrical System: 9; Unknown Or Other: 8; Visibility/Wiper: 7; Service Brakes: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 22 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 22 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 19 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 12 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 22; 25,000 to 49,999: 22; 50,000 to 74,999: 19; 75,000 to 99,999: 12; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 4
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (22). 33 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2005: 3; 2006: 5; 2007: 8; 2008: 1; 2009: 4; 2010: 14; 2011: 9; 2012: 7; 2013: 10; 2014: 24; 2015: 8; 2016: 1; 2017: 4; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 2; 2023: 1; 2025: 2; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10313686 · 2010-02-24 (February 24, 2010)
I AM REPORTING 2 INSTANCES OF UNINTENDED THROTTLE ACCELERATION IN MY 2006 SOLARA. CIRCUMSTANCES IN BOTH CASES WERE SIMILAR. THE TWO CASES: (1) APPROXIMATELY NOVEMBER 1, 2009 -- I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT. I BRAKED TO MAKE A TURN WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED VIOLENTLY. STEPPING HARD ON THE BRAKE AND PULLING THE SHIFTER INTO N STOPPED THE ACCELERATION. THE CAR THEN OPERATED NORMALLY. (2) APPROXIMATELY DECEMBER 20, 2009 -- I WAS PULLING SLOWLY INTO A PARKING PLACE IN FRONT OF A POST OFFICE WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED V…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10313686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10316135 · 2010-03-03 (March 3, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK. AS A RESULT TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING OR THE FLOOR MATS CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILURE, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A BAGEL SHOP. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FLOOR MATS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPE…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10316135 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10308127 · 2010-02-09 (February 9, 2010)
I NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT RESPONDING AS NORMAL AND WAS MAKING NOISES. POWER STEERING PUMP FOR MY 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA WAS LEAKING FLUID AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BETWEEN 58 - 59 K MILES. I STRICTLY FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR THE CAR AND MY CAR IS ALWAYS SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 58,901 miles reported. Look up ODI 10308127 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10332250 · 2010-05-25 (May 25, 2010)
THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MADE ON THE BEHALF OF MY FATHER (WHO DOES NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS). MY FATHER'S 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA HAS A FAILURE WITH THE STEERING U JOINT SHAFT. HE HAS MADE REPEATED COMPLAINT'S TO TOYOTA, AND THEY REFUSE TO TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 33,911 miles reported. Look up ODI 10332250 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10131288 · 2005-07-26 (July 26, 2005)
2006 TOYOTA SOLARA DEVELOPED VARIOUS PROBLEMS.*MR THE CONSUMER RENTED THE VEHICLE WHEN HE DISCOVERED THE PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD REST WHICH PROTRUDED FROM THE BACK SEAT RESTRICTING THE ALREADY TINY REAR WINDOW. WHEN BACKING FROM ANY PARKING SPACE, WITH THE TOP UP, T HE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE PEDESTRIANS . THE VEHICLE HAD A 4-8 SECOND DELAY WHEN AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO A HIGHER GEAR. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BECAME STUCK. THE LCD GAUGES CAN'T BE SEEN WHEN DRIVING IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10131288 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10170701 · 2006-10-12 (October 12, 2006)
WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS, I'VE NOTICED A LAG BETWEEN THE TIME I DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGING. THIS MAINLY OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS, HOWEVER, IT DOES OCCUR WHEN DECELERATING (WHEN APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT FOR EXAMPLE) AND I HAVE TO ACCELERATE IF THE LIGHT CHANGES. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND TALKED TO A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THE REPRESENTATIVE INDICATED THAT THE "SHIFT POINTS" WERE FAULTY AND THAT TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. HE ALSO INDICATED THAT AVALON'S HAVE THE PROBLEM TOO. HE ADVISED ME TO WAIT …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10170701 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10278246 · 2009-07-24 (July 24, 2009)
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IS CORRODED, INCLUDING THE WIRES CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY TERMINAL. CORROSION WAS A LARGE MOUND WHEN WE OPENED HOOD TO ADD WASHER FLUID. TRIED TO REMOVE CORROSION AND DISCOVERED THE ENTIRE CONNECTION TO BATTERY TERMINAL HAS DISINTEGRATED. RIGGED IT UP WITH $3 PART FROM AUTOZONE. DEALER STATES THEY'VE NEVER HAD ANY SUCH PROBLEMS. DEALERSHIP HAS THE ONLY PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN UNDER THE HOOD OF MY CAR. I AM THERE EVERY 5000 MILES....LIKE CLOCKWORK. CAN'T BELIEVE THEY DIDN'T SEE SIGNS OF THIS ON LAST VISIT. THEY WANT …
Owner-reported narrative. 39,913 miles reported. Look up ODI 10278246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11711661 · 2026-01-17 (January 17, 2026)
Copper wiring on driver seat caught fire causing damage to driver door driver harness underneath the dash and electric seat mechanism also caused staining to the fabric and interior
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11711661 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10374113 · 2011-01-04 (January 4, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY BUT CONTINUED STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE THROTTLE SENSOR AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,830.
Owner-reported narrative. 51,830 miles reported. Look up ODI 10374113 at NHTSA ↗