repaired · 2017 Q4
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2006 Toyota Camry SolaraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 116 owner complaints about the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-396 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara has problems
116 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
45Structure2 crash/fire/injury
19Vehicle speed control7 crash/fire/injury
17Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system
8Visibility
7Visibility/wiper
7Power train
6Service brakes
6Seats
2713 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 45 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 7 |
| Air bags | 17 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 6 |
| Visibility | 8 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 27 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2006 Toyota Camry Solara recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 33 structure complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles30under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Camry Solara year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camry Solara median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE SURGINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Camry Solara owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GETTEL TOYOTA OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY (1801 TAMIAMI TRAIL, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE…
ON MARCH 26,2020 I WENT TO DRIVE MY CAR. THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED, STICKY, AND MELTED THROUGHOUT. THE NEXT DAY I CALLED PRIORITY TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD (JOHN SERVICE MANAGER) THAT THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT DUE TO THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTIFICATION-ZE6 WHICH ENDED MAY 31, 2017. ALSO, I HAD OWNED THE…
YESTERDAY, JULY 26, 2015, I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL A SECOND LETTER FROM TOYOTA MOTOR SALES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM - ZE6 CONCERNING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STICKY DASHBOARD OF SOME MAKE AND MODEL. MINE IS A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA. IT'S RIDICULOUS WHY THE…
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