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CarComplaints.com Notes: Beware of the NHTSA complaint data for the 2005 Camry. It is almost certainly misleading.

The problem with NHTSA data for the 2005 Camry is that for months on end, the news media repeatedly told the public that several Toyota models had an unintended acceleration defect, & to go to safercar.gov (the NHTSA's website) to file a complaint.

So, the NHTSA received a disproportionate number of complaints about Toyota unintended acceleration issues because of the national news media attention, to the point where their data is unreliable taken in context with any other vehicle that did not receive national news attention.

CarComplaints.com typically receives more complaints per day about vehicles than the NHTSA does, but the news media did not repeatedly say "go to CarComplaints.com to report your Camry acceleration problems" like they did about the NHTSA -- so although we have less complaint data than the NHTSA for the 2005 Camry, our data for the Camry is a far more statistically accurate representation of the Camry's reliability than what the NHTSA data shows.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,347 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2005 Toyota Camry drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2005 Toyota Camry Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #4

Aug 272005

Camry

  • 100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I had my new 2005 Camry into the dealership (longo Toyota, el monte, ca) three times in the first month after I purchased it. I explained that there was a major surge in acceleration while breaking. I also had problems with my car "jumping" forward while at a complete stop, and another issue with a lag in acceleration. All three of these issues have happened more times than I can count. There have been many times that I haven't been able to accelerate at first, only to find myself trying to brake (and not succeeding) as soon as the accelerator kicks in seconds later, sending the car surging forward. I've taken the car in to the dealership, and each time I was told that there was no problem - that whatever my issue might be, it could not"T be replicated, and that any ?timing? concern was only the electronic throttle ? and that this was completely normal. The issues with the Camry"S acceleration & electronic throttle are incredibly dangerous, and were almost the cause of a major accident (my 3 year old son was in the car at the time), and countless other minor near-accidents. I am a safe, 33 year old female driver with 17 years of driving-experience, and only one accident on my record (a man rear-ended me on the freeway in 2003). Toyota is such a popular brand, and if there are other Camry owners, then none of us are safe. How many people have to be injured or die before Toyota owns up to their mistake? I continue to see recalls for other Toyota cars, and hope beyond hope that one day my 2005 Camry SE will also be recalled.

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #3

Sep 242009

Camry 6-cyl

  • 25,000 miles
Own a 2005 Toyota Camry xle V6. Transmission hesitation, heated seats work occasionally, most power windows don't operate properly, and lots of squeaks and rattles. Vehicle only has 25,000 miles, very well maintained. Dealer says that all problems are normal. I bought a Toyota because they were supposed to be the best. This was the first import car for me, and will be the last. I will be returning to Ford. I never had any problems like this on my Taurus with 200,000 miles.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #2

Sep 212007

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
2005 Toyota Camry with accelerator problems. Customer states it is difficult to speed the car up to enter the freeway and the vehicle won't slow down when accelerator pressure is decreased. The consumer also stated the headlights tend to go out at times while driving.

- Roseburg, OR, USA

problem #1

Jul 132005

Camry

  • miles
My 2005 4-cylinder Toyota Camry has delayed accelerator and rough shifting of transmission. By delayed accelerator I mean that you have to press accelerator pedal about 1/4" to 1/2" before engine engages. This has been dangerous in parking lots where slow driving makes it difficult to keep engine at safe speed. The transmission also shifts roughly and downshifts hard when decelerating down a hill. I contacted dealership where I purchase my vehicle and say that is the way it is since it is computerized. Since there are no cables to adjust, I am out of luck. I also contacted 800 number for Toyota customer service and they were no help. They did mention that there was a technical service bulletin for same problem on the Camry V-6. it seems that the 4-cylinder has same problem but not enough complaints to warrant a technical bulletin.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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