2006 TOYOTA CAMRY PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Engine & Transmission Issues

  • Sudden unintended acceleration, leading to crashes
    
  • Hesitation and sluggish acceleration, causing dangerous delays
    
  • Transmission slipping, jerking, or hesitating while shifting gears
    
  • Engine stalling while driving, leading to sudden power loss
    
  • Transmission failing at low mileage, requiring full replacement
    
  • Vehicle surging forward while idling, even with the brake engaged
    
  • Engine revving unexpectedly while braking
    

• 2. Braking & Stability Issues

  • Brake pedal sinking to the floor, reducing stopping power
    
  • ABS system failing intermittently, increasing stopping distances
    
  • Emergency braking system engaging unexpectedly
    
  • Brakes failing completely, leading to collisions
    
  • Parking brake failing to hold the vehicle
    
  • Reports of total brake failure causing crashes
    

• 3. Steering & Suspension Issues

  • Steering wheel pulling to one side despite multiple alignments
    
  • Steering system locking up momentarily, causing loss of control
    
  • Clunking noises from the steering column at low speeds
    
  • Intermediate steering shaft failure leading to loss of steering ability
    
  • Excessive swaying and floating at highway speeds
    

• 4. Electrical & Infotainment System Problems

  • Battery draining overnight, requiring frequent jump-starts
    
  • Infotainment system freezing, Bluetooth malfunctioning
    
  • Dashboard warning lights appearing randomly
    
  • Cruise control not maintaining speed and randomly downshifting
    
  • Keyless ignition system allowing vehicle to roll away
    

• 5. Safety & Airbag Concerns

  • Airbags failing to deploy in serious crashes
    
  • Airbags deploying unexpectedly in minor accidents
    
  • Seatbelt mechanisms failing to retract properly
    
  • Rear headrests obstructing rear visibility
    

• 6. Structural & Visibility Issues

  • Sunroof spontaneously exploding while driving
    
  • Windshield cracking easily from minor impacts
    
  • Rear window visibility issues due to poor design
    
  • Dashboard glare reflecting onto the windshield, affecting visibility
    

• 7. Fuel System Problems

  • Fuel pump failure leading to unexpected engine stalls
    
  • Fuel gauge displaying incorrect levels
    
  • Reports of gasoline odor inside the cabin
    
  • Fuel tank overfilling issues causing fill-up failures
    

• 8. Tire & Wheel Problems

  • Premature tire blowouts and excessive wear
    
  • Poor wheel alignment leading to unstable handling
    
  • Rear left tire breaking from the axle while driving