2006 Toyota CAMRY - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2006 Toyota Camry has not been rated overall for safety. However, it received high scores of 5 in both the front crash driver side and front crash passenger side ratings, indicating good protection in frontal collisions. In terms of side crash safety, it scored a 4 for the driver's side and a 3 for the passenger side.

This model does not come standard with forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems, but does have the optional electronic stability control feature to help maintain control during sudden maneuvers or slippery conditions.

With 421 complaints reported and 5 recalls issued, it's important for owners of the 2006 Toyota Camry to stay informed about any potential safety issues and ensure that necessary maintenance and repairs are addressed promptly.

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Complaint Count

421

Recall Count

5

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2006 Toyota Camry 4-DR. Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2006 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

2006 Toyota Camry 4-DR. Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2006 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 2006 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5

Side Crash Ratings

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

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 4 4 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 3 3 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 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 2006 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2006 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:
"i was driving my 2006 toyota camry on a level residential road at 35 mph and stopped at a red light. upon turning left, the car unexpectedly accelerated at a high speed. i stepped on the brakes but the car did not stop nor slow. i was driving towards a very busy intersection. i tried to shift the gear to park, but the car was still running out of control. i turned left onto a side street in order to avoid the intersection. i was going too fast and jumped the curb, crashed into a toyota tundra truck parked on the driveway, and ricocheted into the retaining wall of the neighboring property. i was wearing my set belt, the airbag deployed and hit my chest. there were long tire marks on the street and a witness reported the squealing sound of brakes. paramedics and police arrived immediately. my blood pressure was checked and i was advised to go to the er. in the hospital, i was checked for reflexes, stroke and heart problems and got a x-ray of my chest. everything was ok and i was sent home after 5 hours, although my chest was severely bruised and painful for about 2 weeks. it took me a month to drive again. i kept thinking about what caused the accident. i am certain that mine was a case of sudden unintended acceleration. while there were over 7 million toyota cars subject to unintended acceleration recalls from 2005-2012, my 2006 toyota camry was not included in these recalls."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2022-06-09
Complaint:
"on friday, october 4th (2019) i was waiting in line at a red light (on state street at the intersection with haywood road in asheville, north carolina). suddenly my toyota 2006 lurched forward and banged into the car ahead of me. i stomped on the brake. the car stopped, then jumped forward again and banged the car ahead of me again. my husband, sitting in the passenger seat, threw the gear shift into 'park' and our car stopped. as i was just waiting in line at the light when the car spontaneously surged forward, we feel this was a case of 'toyota sudden unexpected acceleration.' our insurer has appraised the damage to car at just below $3000. we no longer consider this car safe to drive. our insurer did not require a police report. there were no personal injuries, so police were not called."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2019-04-10
Complaint:
"pedal acceleration is off. sometimes it will not go and then suddenly when you press the pedal it jerks. scar only accelerates when pedal is pressed at a perfect angle"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2019-11-01
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. while attempting to pull out of the driveway, the vehicle did not accelerate. the contact released the accelerator pedal and depressed it harder, in which the vehicle responded. later the same day, the vehicle did not accelerate when approaching an intersection. the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2020-01-12
Complaint:
"car was placed in reverse while stopped to parallel park along curb with steering wheel turned slightly to the right. car accelerator went full throttle with very little driver input. driver hard pressed the brake to stop, skids marks of rear tires confirm, car kept accelerating, driver turned to avoid a parked vehicle causing the car to aggressively slide sideways up and over the curb while still accelerating. driver slapped the shifter into neutral and straightened the wheel. the car straightened out and the momentum carried it forward (rather than reverse from the unintended j turn) colliding into a house. car mileage approximately 71,000. no floor mats in floorboard, no other debris. air bags did not deploy. no injuries. first reported incident of accelerator (speed control) malfunction."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2020-04-07
Complaint:
"on several occasions while driving my car has accelerated and i thought my transmission was going bad until on 2 occasions the car surged forward when my foot was on the brake. this has also been reported to toyota. the second surge caused an accident."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2015-11-10
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. the contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated excessively. as a result, the contact depressed the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle and turned it off. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 101,000. the vin was not available."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2016-11-10
Complaint:
"i bought the car on 2012 and it works nice until one day i start it and when i tried to accelerate it simply don't do anything, it remains at idle rpm. the car start to accelerate with the gas pedal nearly on the floor, the problem was that the vehicle accelerate too slow and at an instant it did it too fast (full throttle). *tr"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2015-04-04
Complaint:
"first incident occurred while sitting at a red light. the light turned green, i went to accelerate and pedal was stuck, i attempted to press it again and my car just shot forward very rapidly. thankfully no one was in front of me. this has occurred several times over the years. other times, i will be at a constant speed on the interstate and car will begin to accelerate very quickly then fall back down. it has done this while cruise control is on and while my foot is on the pedal. i tried braking, the breaks began to slow me down but the rpms still rose rapidly then fell back to normal several times in a row. it seems several people with my same year model and make have the same issue. *tr"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2015-04-03
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2015-12-07

Recalls for the 2006 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
Recall:
"certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims" the vehicles' tire and loading information label or placard on the driver's side b-pillar incorrectly indicates the spare tire size."
Consequence:
A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2005-11-22

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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