2005 Toyota Camry Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 721 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Toyota Camry, 3% of the 721 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I reversed from a parking space the car accelerated so rapidly I couldn't control the speed. I had to slam on the brake as hard as I could! Tried to return to parking spot. The car continued to accelerate it jumped the curb and was stopped by trees!! Absolutely terrifying!!”
NHTSA complaint #10990746, filed 2017-05, 180,000 miles“I was trying to park my vehicle, suddenly gas pedal got stuck and I hit another vehicle and ran in to the bushes, my car has a body damage and also I accidentally hit another car as well. The core reason for this issue is gas pedal getting locked, this is the first time I experience this in the vehicle which I bought by 2011.”
NHTSA complaint #10643934, filed 2014-10, 93,500 miles“Knocking noise in steering when turning steering wheel, loud noise. Occurred every time turning steering wheel. Took to dealer and had to replace steering shaft assembly, part #45220-33270. Dealers invoice was for $503.51 and after stating my case they charge me $233.18 goodwill adjustment the old part has been discarded. The Camry had only 37,257 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10344455, filed 2010-07, 37,257 miles“Rear speaker covers (2) cracked and collapsed inward with no outside forces being applied. Inquired at southbay Toyota, gardena, ca as to wether this was a parts defect, as I had read many online complaints concerning this problem. I was only given a replacement cost of $65.00 plus tax.”
NHTSA complaint #10365785, filed 2010-11, 50,000 miles“On two occassions I thought I was stepping on the brake but the car surged backwards. I was able to stop but not before hitting a car behind me. The second time I hit a fence in a school parking lot while picking up young children. It was dismissal time so there were many 3-4 grade children around.”
NHTSA complaint #10257265, filed 2009-02, 48,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 21% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 7% |
| 2016 | 20 | 11% |
| 2015 | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 | 24 | 5% |
| 2013 | 26 | 9% |
| 2012 | 61 | 10% |
| 2011 | 63 | 10% |
| 2010 | 64 | 11% |
| 2009 | 225 | 17% |
| 2008 | 141 | 15% |
| 2007 | 403 | 14% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 21 | 3% |
| 2004 | 19 | 3% |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% |
| 2002 | 56 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 | 20 | 4% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 35 | 6% |
| 1997 | 25 | 5% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 17 | 6% |
| 1994 | 15 | 5% |
| 1993 | 21 | 8% |
| 1992 | 299 | 53% |
| 1991 | 16 | 11% |
| 1990 | 20 | 15% |
| 1989 | 10 | 9% |
| 1988 | 6 | 9% |
| 1987 | 3 | 5% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Camry
272 complaintsBrakes
95 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
84 complaintsSteering
71 complaintsAir bags
65 complaintsSeat belts
46 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsEquipment
25 complaintsTires
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology