Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Toyota Camry Solara owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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. …
Struck from rear by another driver at high rate of speed; was thrown forward into driver side interior door panel and driver's head struck the convertible top metal top-folding structure. Believe the seat belt tensioner device failed to function properly and the air bag failed to deploy, as well. The convertible top for this model was in the up position at impact. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt caused both the driver and passenger to lurch forward, causing serious bodily damage to both parties. Driver sustained brain injury and spinal injury and is still receiving treatment and surgery for his injuries. Passenger is also receiving on-going treatment for spinal and knee injury sustained as the result of the seat belt tensioner and air bag failure, as well.
In August 2014, I noticed a hairline crack in the dashboard on the driver's side from the beginning edge of the dash up an around the steering wheel. A month later, an additional crack appeared on middle console ending at the stereo component. Cracks are increasing in number and length over time. Car has had a single owner, garaged, with meticulous care. I'm concerned that crack(s) could eventually pose a projectile problem in the event the airbag deploys and the dash comes apart in pieces during airbag deployment. Additionally, very disappointed to know this will affect resale value, something that makes owning a Toyota a reason to buy it initially.
The dashboard of my 2006 Solara is melting and sets off a high reflective glare on the windshield making it dangerous and difficult to see out of the windshield. The dash is sticky to touch - can not be wiped clean. The dash panel above the glove compartment is cracking which May effect air bag. I filed a complaint with Toyota - case # withholding in 2013 but they said they were not aware of anyone else having this problem. Toyota sent me to local dealer. Dealer gave me the same answer even after I had seen thousands of similar complaints on internet. Nothing they could do and wanted $2200 to replace it.
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 contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired due to the repair cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,390.
Noticed hairline cracks in dash pad and related trim and the dash pad surface was becoming increasingly sticky to the touch. The glare of the sticky dash pad and the odor it emits...leaving a residue on the inside of the windows. We no longer drive the car for fear of the air bags that in the dash pad not working as planned. New improved part # is 55401-aa060-e0.
Dash cracks without reason. Not sure how the airbags deploy on this car but May pose a hazard during deployment. Energy absorption May be compromised by the many cracks. One owner, low miles and although parked outdoors always used a sun shield. This is the only car I've ever owned where the dash had cracked.
I am the first owner of the Toyota which now has 46,000 miles, and always been garaged. The problem is the dashboard which has many cracks in it and the dashboard is melting and sticky. This started about 2 years ago and is continuing to get worse with more deterioration. The safety issue problem is the dashboard is very shiny and makes it difficult to see when driving on a sunny day. The cracks in the dashboard are also a concern since they May interfere with the deployment of the dashboard air bags in an accident. Five years ago Toyota replaced all the defective vinyl window moldings on the car without my request. This show they May have a problem with their vinyl supplier. A local Toyota dealer, earl stewart Toyota, north palm beach, fl has requested Toyota make a no charge recall. This also is a problem with Lexus and Nissan vehicles. …
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 warranty enhancement is only for the sticky dashboard when the steering wheel and inside door panels are made of the exact same material. These parts must be covered as well especially we touch these parts every single time we use the vehicle. On mine, I noticed the disintegration of the material since last year when I was wipe cleaning the interior of my Solara. This warranty enhancement must be extended to fix the material on the steering wheel and door panels. …
Body complaints in other Camry Solara years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the body & structure of the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, 39% of the model year's 116 complaints. The component named most often is body (16 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Toyota Camry Solara body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Toyota Camry Solara body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles, and 21% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.