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2006 Toyota Camry Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
3%of 317 total for the year
Median mileage
43,304miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Toyota Camry, 3% of the 317 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,304 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2006 Camry ranaway on rt 290 west when it was a few months old following the replacement of an oxysendor and installation of Toyota floor mats. I could not stop the car as it entered the highway and thus I rearended a semi who never even knew that I hit him. Yet, greater than 2000.00 of damage happened to my auto. I have paid nearly 3000.00 in penalties for an accident which I had no control over. From thence, I was told to put my car in neutral when I stopped at lights etc. It tried to runaway at least 20 times sporadically.. …”

NHTSA complaint #10285853, filed 2009-09, 5,000 miles

“2006 Toyota Camry 56k miles regular service stripped head gasket bolts cause coolant leak. Only recourse repair for $2000 +. Toyota should repair under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10356276, filed 2010-09, 56,609 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that there was a fire under the hood of the vehicle while it was parked in the garage. The fire department extinguished the fire. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10285221, filed 2009-09, 30,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving 35 MPH and making a right turn, there was a loud screeching sound coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. Also, while making a right turn, there was a loud clicking sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side cv axle boot and the radiator needed to be replaced. The repairs were done; however, the vehicle still drove roughly and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10781802, filed 2015-10, 92,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact smelled an abnormal burning electrical odor. The contact was motioned to pull over by another driver because the vehicle was on fire. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was towed by the contacts insurance company who determined that the fire was caused by a spontaneous engine fire and not a mechanical failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 136,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10382955, filed 2011-02, 136,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202041%
201921%
201851%
201711%
201621%
201510%
201451%
201341%
201241%
201192%
2010152%
2009464%
2008121%
20071525%
200693%
2005355%
2004305%
200311214%
200210711%
20014717%
20005412%
199911022%
19989215%
19979617%
19967618%
19953411%
19944114%
19934015%
1992326%
1991107%
19901410%
198976%
1988914%
1987610%
1986413%
1985215%
1984113%

Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Camry

Vehicle speed control
108 complaints
Air bags
59 complaints
Brakes
39 complaints
Steering
28 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Tires
13 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Equipment
9 complaints
Exterior 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology