2006 Toyota Camry Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 7%of 317 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Toyota Camry, 7% of the 317 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the free way, suddenly many lights came on like ABS, engine check, brake and more. Meanwhile cluster went brighter and gauges went crazy. So I pulled over and got off from free way. Not car went more crazy. Speedometer show zero and brake applies by itself like emergency brake. So I am pregnant and scared . So I left the car b y the street and went home. It happened just today in the morning. I am living in zip 91367. Please advice and help.”
NHTSA complaint #10852194, filed 2016-03, 3 miles“My car has experienced two electrical problems within the past 2 years. I own a 2006 Toyota Camry. Bought in sept 2005. Dec 2008 the battery died and my local garage traced it to the alarm- they disconnected the module. Aaa replaced the battery. Nov 15, -2010-, battery died again and the car was towed to my local station. They located another draw on battery but could not repair it and sent it to balise in warwick ri. I had purchased it there.after 2-3 days on their computer, they located it in the instrument cluster in the odometer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367062, filed 2010-11, 25,000 miles“I own a 2006 Toyota Camry le. The problem with my vehicle occurs on mornings when the temperature falls just below 50 degrees f. When the needs arises to use the horn the sound it makes is as if the horn is sticking and can not sound t6he proper tone and volume of the horn. Once the horn is used and this occurs the horn works properly until the next morning the temperature falls below 50 degrees f. I have recorded this occurrence on a voice recorder but the dealer does not want to accept it as proof. …”
NHTSA complaint #10175653, filed 2006-12, 13,750 miles“Odometer reads 10% high. This is verified with two different GPS units simultaneously as well as highway radar signs. Dealer (taylor Toyota) falsely claims odometer/speedometer is accurate. This may lead to driving too slowly, and also falsely indicates a higher mileage than true, devaluing the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10238984, filed 2008-08, 5 miles“After driving the automobile for some time (the engine was fully warmed), the engine quit and the dash board ceased all indications. This occurred in traffic. Fortunately traffic was very light and I was able to pull to the side of the road without incident. The engine restarted when the ignition key was turned. This occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle currently has less than 1500 miles on the odometer.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 9 | 14% |
| 2022 | 9 | 14% |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 | 68 | 25% |
| 2019 | 27 | 7% |
| 2018 | 68 | 9% |
| 2017 | 23 | 16% |
| 2016 | 21 | 11% |
| 2015 | 31 | 11% |
| 2014 | 55 | 12% |
| 2013 | 29 | 11% |
| 2012 | 62 | 11% |
| 2011 | 32 | 5% |
| 2010 | 25 | 4% |
| 2009 | 82 | 6% |
| 2008 | 48 | 5% |
| 2007 | 231 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 7% |
| 2005 | 33 | 5% |
| 2004 | 37 | 6% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 7% |
| 2000 | 31 | 7% |
| 1999 | 41 | 8% |
| 1998 | 33 | 6% |
| 1997 | 40 | 7% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 6% |
| 1994 | 23 | 8% |
| 1993 | 20 | 8% |
| 1992 | 26 | 5% |
| 1991 | 23 | 15% |
| 1990 | 9 | 7% |
| 1989 | 11 | 10% |
| 1988 | 13 | 20% |
| 1987 | 6 | 10% |
| 1985 | 3 | 23% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Camry
108 complaintsAir bags
59 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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