Most common 2006 Toyota Camry Solara problems
Share of the 116 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Camry Solara complaints by model year
Best Camry Solara years: 2003, 2001, 2002. Years to avoid: 2004, 2007, 2006. Compare all years →
2006 Toyota Camry Solara recalls (2)
Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010…
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016.
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara:
Engine surging
The petitioner owns a my 2006 Toyota camry with a 4-cylinder engine that was purchased new in January 2006. The petitioner also previously owned a my 2005 camry. He alleges that both vehicles exhibited vehicle engine surging, which he described as a short duration (1 to 2 second) increase in engine speed occurring while the accelerator pedal is not depressed.
What 2006 Toyota Camry Solara owners say
Body & structure all 45 →
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 car for more than 10 years. He would replace it at my cost of approx. $2200 but he would provide an exact amount when I decided to fix it. Then I explored the internet to see the scope of the problem. It can lead to visibility problems (glare) and problems with the dashboard airbags. Yesterday, April 7, 2020 I called the Toyota customer assistance center 1-888-2709371 and spoke to randall who repeated what john had said, but added that my car was old and not worth much and I had gotten my monies worth out of it. I asked who I could call next and he said he was the end of the line. …
I was traveling north on rte. 209, passing the green light. When a Ford focus traveling south on rte. 209 made a left turn, causing a collision with my car. I impacted his car in rear section around the tire, bending his tire.the air bags in the Toyota did not deploy which I believe caused more damage to my back.the other driver was written a citation (vr3322) in the pa violations section. My wife was able to drive car to our house 3-4 miles away.I was transported to pocono medical center. Their exam was a joke. I am going to see an orthopedic doctor on 11/12/2013. The pain has increased a lot since accident. I believe if the air bags had deployed I might have been spared more pain. I am insisting on a cat scan, mri, & xrays on my back to compare to previous tests done in 2009. I feel Toyota should be held accountable for defective air bags. …
Speed control & acceleration
The "VSC" continues to come on which in turn causes the ck engine light to come on. There needs to be a recall on this issue. I have been researching it, and finding it a problem for so so many customers.
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
Air bags
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and then turned on when the air bag suddenly deployed. The contact received injuries to their arms and medical attention was required. The contact had not been able to find a dealer who was willing to repair air bags, therefore, the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
I was traveling north on rte. 209, passing the green light. When a Ford focus traveling south on rte. 209 made a left turn, causing a collision with my car. I impacted his car in rear section around the tire, bending his tire.the air bags in the Toyota did not deploy which I believe caused more damage to my back.the other driver was written a citation (vr3322) in the pa violations section. My wife was able to drive car to our house 3-4 miles away.I was transported to pocono medical center. Their exam was a joke. I am going to see an orthopedic doctor on 11/12/2013. The pain has increased a lot since accident. I believe if the air bags had deployed I might have been spared more pain. I am insisting on a cat scan, mri, & xrays on my back to compare to previous tests done in 2009. I feel Toyota should be held accountable for defective air bags. …
2006 Toyota Camry Solara engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21 / 30 / 24 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 20 / 30 / 24 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara a good car?
Based on 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Camry Solara rates use caution: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Camry Solara at the same age. It is one of the Camry Solara years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara?
The body & structure — 45 complaints, 39% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the speed control & acceleration (19) and air bags (17).
How many recalls does the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, the most recent from June 2, 2016 (seat heater/cooler). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Camry Solara?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003, 2001 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004, 2007 and 2006. See the full Toyota Camry Solara years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Toyota Camry Solara problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 47,000 miles; 53% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.