2005 Toyota Camry engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Toyota Camry — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, smoke started coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer and…”
filed Feb 24, 2022
“On 03/29/20 I was backing into a parking space in a restaurant parking lot when I pressed on the accelerator the car took off like a rocket ship and I hit a truck. This is my 1st accident. It happened so fast but I immediately took my foot off the accelerator and both feet were on the floor and…”
filed Jun 21, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 11V539000 · Nov 9, 2011
Engine problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 8 | 6% |
| 2024 Camry | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 Camry | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 Camry | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 Camry | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 Camry | 57 | 21% |
| 2019 Camry | 78 | 20% |
| 2018 Camry | 130 | 18% |
| 2017 Camry | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 Camry | 16 | 9% |
| 2015 Camry | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 Camry | 57 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.