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2005 Toyota Camry electrical problems

33 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,100. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints
33
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
70,100
crashes
6
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Alternator/generator/regulator
    4
  • Ignition
    3
  • Instrument panel: speedometer/odometer
    1
  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1
  • Ignition: module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k
200k+

Toyota Camry electrical problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202024

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Toyota Camry electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Toyota Camry owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 9, 2026 · Body, Electrical · VA · fire

car caught on fire in apartment complex over night. whole car was destroyed

Filed Apr 9, 2026 · Electrical · 142,000 miles · KY · fire

The contact owned a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that his daughter's vehicle caught on fire while parked in a residential area. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire; the contact was alerted by the fire department. The fire originated from the engine, it was reported that the cause of the fire was faulty wiring. There were 2 vehicles next to the vehicle that was damaged in the event of the fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. No injuries were reported. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2026 · Electrical · 248,083 miles · TX

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota Camry. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 125,647; however, the contact found a repair bill from January 10th, 2018, that indicated that the mileage as 233,045. Additionally, a Carfax Report indicated that the mileage was 248,083 on March 15th, 2022.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 65 miles · AL

Takata recalled on the highways my shaking and didn't want to stop

Filed Dec 2, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · WA · fire

Driver side door window control panel caught fire while the car was unattended.in our garage. Burned the door panel and front seat.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · MT

Gears not working

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and an abnormal sound emitted from a unknown source. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the alternator pulley detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of failure and the contact was advised that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v539000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that the engine revved up and the battery warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the alternator pulley was not secured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 65,000 miles · WV

I also have a 2005 toyota solara with this same problem.remote wireless door lock will only unlock drivers door and electric door lock on drivers door will only lock passenger doors all doors must be unlocked by hand.this is an on going problem with camrys and toyota needs to recall these cars as they did in the past and fix the lock problems.

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 90,000 miles · IL · crash

I had parked in a parking space and was going to open my drivers door to get out. I had my keys in my hand and was reaching over to get my purse. I suddenly realized I was not in my parking place and had rolled backwards (lot was on a slope) and had hit the restaurants garbage can. I discovered at that point that my car was not in park and the ignition was turned off. In further checking I now know I can remove my car keys at anytime. Engine running or turned off, car in park or not. It does not matter. I can be driving down the road and remove my keys.the safety factor of keys not coming out of the ignition unless the car is in park and turned off is not there. Date of incident is approximate but I can verify if needed with the insurance company as the restaurant put in a claim for the dent on their garbage can.

Questions about the 2005 Toyota Camry electrical

Does the 2005 Toyota Camry have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Toyota Camry, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Camry electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,100 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Camry electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Camry have the most electrical problems?

The Toyota Camry model years with the most electrical complaints are 2007 (231 complaints), 2009 (82 complaints) and 2018 (68 complaints).

Other 2005 Toyota Camry problems

Acceleration 272Brakes 95Transmission 84Steering 71Airbags 65Engine 56Seat belts 46Fuel system 26Tires 22Body 21Suspension 15Visibility 11Locks 7Driver assistance 5Lights 4Seats 4Wheels 4

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