2005 Toyota CAMRY - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2005 Toyota Camry has not received an overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, in specific crash scenarios, it scored well with 5 out of 5 stars for both the front crash driver side and passenger side ratings. The side crash ratings were good as well, with 4 stars for the driver's side and 3 stars for the passenger side.

One notable safety feature is the optional electronic stability control system in this model, which can help prevent skidding and loss of control in emergency situations. However, it does not come with forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

In terms of complaints and recalls, the 2005 Toyota Camry has 715 complaints and 5 recalls reported. While the overall ratings are not available, the individual crash ratings are respectable. The presence of stability control is a positive safety feature, but the lack of collision and lane departure warnings might be considered a drawback in terms of modern safety technology. The number of complaints and recalls should be taken into consideration when evaluating the overall safety of this vehicle.

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Complaint Count

715

Recall Count

5

Investigation Count

2

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2005 Toyota Camry 4-DR. Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2005 Toyota Camry 4-DR.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Optional
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2005 Toyota Camry 4-DR. Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2005 Toyota Camry 4-DR. Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 5
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 4 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 3 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 5
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2005 Toyota CAMRY

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"on 4/13 around 2pm, i arrived at friend's townhouse (address: 203 wildfell trl. cary nc27513). i drove my car into a parking lot in front of the townhouse slowly while stepping on the brake. before i shifted the gear to the 'parking', my car suddenly shoot up and hit the electrical transformer box in the front of the townhouse. the car kept moving forward until it hit the outside wall of the next door neighbor's house, then moving backward and stopped. the electrical transformer box was damaged, that caused the power outage in the neighborhood for at least 6 hours. the front bumper of my car was also damaged. i also got the citation and got charged with 'the misdemeanor or infraction' from the police, for that i will need to hire a lawyer to defend the case. i was so shocked and panic. i have a very clean driving record in the past 30 years. i knew toyota did have a 'sudden acceleration' problem, but because my car was never recalled so i thought it was safe to drive. yesterday, i searched the internet and found out the '2005 toyota camry' did have several car incidents caused by 'sudden acceleration' in the past. i was lucky that the car didn't injure or kill any people. i don't want to drive this car anymore. please investigate why toyota didn't recall my car and the toyota company should reimburse me all the costs of the damages."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2019-01-04
Complaint:
"2005 toyota camry xle. consumer writes in regards to unexpected acceleration. *ld the consumer stated while reversing the engine revved to high rpm and lunged backwards approximately 7 feet, jumped a 6 inch concrete step and plowed into the garage door. *js"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2018-09-08
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while her mother was driving slowing into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. updated 10/17/17*lj consumer stated toyota could not determine what caused surge. floor mats not an issue. updated 9/28/18*jb"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2017-10-05
Complaint:
"a driveability concern where the operator intentionally applies the throttle pedal, in expectation that the vehicle will accelerate, and then experiences a delay or hesitation in vehicle response. i reported the hesitation the next day after purchasing the toyota and the sales person said it just needed some item to warm up. this is the first time i have read anyone else having problems with hesitation. most people say the car takes off fast on it's own. mine almost got my family killed several times not getting on the fwy when needed and caused angry mortorest because they almost ran into us. i or my husband would step on the gas to pull out into traffic or get on the fwy in ca. we bought the car new in 2005, just read the other persons comment and decided to report it also. just my word no records showing it but maybe you can drive it and see for yourself. happens anytime, sometimes, not all the time. has been happening off and on since 2005 to 2016"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2006-01-07
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle accelerated independently and caused the vehicle to crash into a building. the air bags deployed. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the right leg, chest, neck, and shoulders that needed medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing facility. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2018-05-02
Complaint:
"on 12/4/2015, experienced sluggish response when pressing accelerator, then sudden unintended acceleration and surging forward at high speed, causing speed of car to be totally unpredictable with a steady foot on the accelerator. braking did slow and stop the car. took car immediately to toyota dealer. they replaced the ecu (electronic control unit) at a cost of $900. about 10 weeks later, the exact same thing happened again. driving to work on the freeway that day, acceleration was sluggish and unpredictable. parked car at work, and then after backing up in the parking area to leave, the car again was sluggish on acceleration, and then began to surge forward unpredictably, out of my control, with no increase in pressure on the accelerator. again, the brakes functioned to slow or stop the car. i pulled over and called the toyota dealer, who advised i could bring it in that evening. no surging was noticed when car was in park. i had a harrowing drive to the dealership during rush hour, keeping a long distance behind the cars in front of me to avoid hitting anyone. acceleration was very sluggish when merging or starting up again after a red light turned green, and once i began moving ahead, the unpredictable surging and slowing began again and continued until i stopped at the next light, etc. they have had the car ten days and have been unable to replicate the problem. i now need to return the loaner, and drive the defective car again. no floor mats were in place. i can only hope my husband, children or i are not involved in a serious accident in the event this happens again, which i fully expect. how can toyota and nhtsa determine there is no problem with these cars when there are hundreds of complaints in this record, and people have been killed and injured as a result of problems with unintended acceleration in these vehicles?"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2017-06-02
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while pulling into a parking space at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle crashed into the front driver side of another vehicle. the contact's vehicle then crashed into a block of cement. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the air bags did not deploy. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed and assessed by the insurance company who decided that the vehicle would be repaired. the vehicle was taken to body shop, but not repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. the approximate failure mileage was 52,195."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2016-08-02
Complaint:
"2005 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration problems. *smd the consumer stated when he was a stop, the vehicle would unexpectedly accelerate. two weeks later, as the consumer was about to back out of a parking space, the vehicle accelerated. *jb"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2016-01-01
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. while pulling into a parking space at 1 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle crashed over a 36 inch wall at the end of a parking area. the vehicle accelerated over the 36 inch wall down the sidewalk and onto the street. the contact stopped the vehicle by applying the brakes. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic and the vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000. update 01/15/16 ma updated 01/28/16.*jb"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2016-01-08
Complaint:
"the hesitate to accelerate i.e. after accelerating a bit, it slows down or rather do not accelerate. so it causes difficult to merge and the drivers behind the car may hit. *tr"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2016-12-03

Recalls for the 2005 Toyota CAMRY

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels."
Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy:

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2010-02-03
Recall:
"southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels."
Consequence:
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2010-02-03

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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