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2006 Toyota Camry Solara

Based on reports from 146 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
146
Crashes
24
Fires
8
Recalls
2
TSBs
160
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 146 complaints, 24 crashes, 8 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the StructureHIGH

27 owners reported structure issues β€” failures commonly reported around 48K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

28
0–30K
38
30–60K
28
60–90K
4
90–120K
4
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (38 reports) β€’ Median: 48K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure (27 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure27 (18%)
Speed Control18 (12%)
Airbags16 (11%)
Structure:body16 (11%)
Visibility11 (8%)
Other9 (6%)
Electrical6 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission5 (3%)

2006 Toyota Camry Solara: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 47,505 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 48K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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16
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35
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

10V035000May 2010

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.

16V396000Jul 2016

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 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2006 Toyota Camry Solara vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

146

Class avg

311

Below the class average β€” fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 146 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2006 Toyota Camry Solara: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara is related to the structure, with 27 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
The 2006 Toyota Camry Solara has 146 complaints, 24 crash reports, and 8 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average β€” a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Toyota Camry Solara problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Camry Solara problems start?
Based on 109 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 47,505 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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How is this different from Carfax?
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