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2005 Toyota Camry engine problems
56 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 56
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine14
- Engine: gasoline2
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
- Exhaust system1
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Toyota Camry engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Toyota Camry engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Stalling 21Check engine light 15Knocking 13Engine failure 10Loss of power 8
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004 through march 31, 2005, equipped with the 1mz-fe or 3mz-fe engine. The amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate. If the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring may become misaligned and it may not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light.
- Risk
- In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.s. Supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early january 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 11V539000 · Recall details
What 2005 Toyota Camry owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, smoke started coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer and was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000
On 03/29/20 I was backing into a parking space in a restaurant parking lot when I pressed on the accelerator the car took off like a rocket ship and I hit a truck. This is my 1st accident. It happened so fast but I immediately took my foot off the accelerator and both feet were on the floor and both hands on the wheel after I felt the acceleration. Toyota is denying my claim.. Can you review?
The engine roared and immediately I was going too fast. Put on the brakes and it did not reoccur but it scared me. I was on a city street and turning into the right lane from the left lane. Fortunately the street was not too busy. I did not hit anything.
Takata recalled on the highways my shaking and didn't want to stop
'takata recall' on the first start in the morning an ample amount of white smoke comes out the exhaust. I have not detected any odor. I understand that a lot of people that own the camry are having the same issue.
Takata recall, the engine smoke white in the startup when the car set for a day or so.
Gears not working
March 19th 2016, driving on a city street when the car suddenly accelerated. Applied the brakes/emergency brake. Car continued to accelerated and I attempted to enter freeway. I was unable to turn the steering wheel and I hit a car that was entering the freeway.
On march 19, 2016, I was driving my toyota 2005 camry at approximately 35 MPH, when the car suddenly accelerated. I applied the brakes, emergency brake and put the car in park. The car continued to accelerate and I attempted to approach the freeway on ramp. I was unable to turn the steering wheel. I crossed a raised island and into the freeway lane and hit a car that was driving onto the freeway ramp. Both cars were damaged. My car was totaled. I was transported to hospital and was discharged from emergency room.
Questions about the 2005 Toyota Camry engine
Does the 2005 Toyota Camry have engine problems?
Owners have filed 56 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Toyota Camry, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Camry engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Camry engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 11V539000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Camry have bad engine?
The Toyota Camry model years with the most engine complaints are 2007 (529 complaints), 2009 (252 complaints) and 2002 (165 complaints).
Other 2005 Toyota Camry problems
Acceleration 272Brakes 95Transmission 84Steering 71Airbags 65Seat belts 46Electrical 33Fuel system 26Tires 22Body 21Suspension 15Visibility 11Locks 7Driver assistance 5Lights 4Seats 4Wheels 4
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