THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL AREAS AND THE ISSUE SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE DAILY. I'VE CONTACTED TOYOTA MAIN HEADQUARTERS COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT SEVERAL TIMES AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY THEY WILL NOT FIX IT AND IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY…

12/31/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10669341.0

2006 Camry · airbags Crash

THE 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION (WHICH IS A TOTAL LOST) DOES NOT HAS THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT THE MOMENT OF THE ACCIDENT AS DESIGNED. *TR

12/28/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10557539.0

2006 Camry · body

ENTIRE DASHBOARD CRACKED AND CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THERE ARE MULTIPLE CRACKS ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD. MY SON HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO HIS 2006 SOLARA CONVERTIBLE TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO OURS. BOTH CARS WERE ALWAYS GARAGED AND HAD VERY FEW MILES ON THEM. MY SON HAD…

12/27/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10668458.0

2006 Camry · cruise control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND DEPRESSED IT HARDER, IN WHICH THE VEHICLE RESPONDED. LATER THE SAME DAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN…

12/26/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11163542.0

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severe NHTSA 05V539000 22/11/2005

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO

A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Common questions

Is the 2006 Toyota Camry reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 428 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Toyota Camry is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2006 Toyota Camry?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is cruise control, with 104 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $600 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The cruise control is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $600 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Camry has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Toyota Camry?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 428 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $600, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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