2005 Toyota Camry SE V6
All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Toyota Camry SE in Black, Front Right, 08-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Toyota Camry 2.4 LE USDM (49960427053) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Toyota Camry SE in Black, Rear Right, 08-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Camry Gen6 aftermarket Blaupunkt Hamburg MP57 installed by Zuzu, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2005 Toyota Camry SE V6 is a 225-hp sedan with a 5-speed automatic transmission w/od & intelligence and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,775 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 225 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 240 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Camry measures 189.2 inches long on a 107.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,450 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,775 ($39,564 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $24,315 ($40,463 *) |
| Destination Charge | $540 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.3-liter, 6-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy head |
| Horsepower | 225 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Twin-cam (DOHC), 24-valve with Dual VVT-i |
| Injection Type | MPFI (Multiport Fuel Injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD & intelligence (ECT-i) |
| 1st Gear | 4.24 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.36 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.52 |
| 4th Gear | 1.05 |
| 5th Gear | 0.76 |
| Reverse | 3.38 |
| Final Drive | 3.29 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87 octane or higher, unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut suspension with coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | MacPherson strut suspension with coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.94 in. |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.67 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Ventilated disc, 11.7 in. |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.7 in. ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.0 in. solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P215/55R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/55R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Front Track | 60.8 in |
| Rear Track | 60.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2005 Toyota Camry SE V6 with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Toyota CAMRY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 2, 2016 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
NHTSA campaign 16V396000
Nov 9, 2011 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 11V539000
Feb 3, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
NHTSA campaign 10V035000
Feb 3, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA campaign 10V036000
Dec 15, 2004 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PASSENGER POWER SEAT, WHEN INSTALLING CERTAIN REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEAT BASES ONTO THE SEAT WITH AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH SEATBELT TENSION, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO UNSEAT A COMPONENT CALLED THE BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH FROM THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
Consequence: IF THE SWITCH BECOMES UNSEATED, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAY MISTAKE THE REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT FOR AN UNBELTED ADULT OCCUPANT, AND MAY NOT SUPPRESS THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (SSC 40M) BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987..
NHTSA campaign 04V595000
721 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Toyota CAMRY
Owner Complaints
721 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Toyota CAMRY (223 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 91 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 272 |
| Service Brakes | 93 |
| Power Train | 84 |
| Steering | 71 |
| Hydraulic | 66 |
| Air Bags | 65 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.