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2005 Toyota Camry SE V6

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 TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,775 ($39,564 *)
MSRP with Destination$24,315 ($40,463 *)
Destination Charge$540
Engine
Engine Type3.3-liter, 6-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy head
Horsepower225 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque240 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
ValvetrainTwin-cam (DOHC), 24-valve with Dual VVT-i
Injection TypeMPFI (Multiport Fuel Injection)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed automatic transmission w/OD & intelligence (ECT-i)
1st Gear4.24
2nd Gear2.36
3rd Gear1.52
4th Gear1.05
5th Gear0.76
Reverse3.38
Final Drive3.29
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended Fuel87 octane or higher, unleaded
Tank Capacity18.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut suspension with coil springs
Rear SuspensionMacPherson strut suspension with coil springs
Front Stabilizer Bar0.94 in.
Rear Stabilizer Bar0.67 in.
Brakes
Front Brake CalipersVentilated disc, 11.7 in.
Front Brake Disc11.7 in. ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc14.0 in. solid disc
Tires & Wheels
Tires FrontP215/55R17
Tires RearP215/55R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.2 in
Width70.7 in
Height58.7 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Front Track60.8 in
Rear Track60.4 in
Ground Clearance5.9 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft³
Curb Weight3,450 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.9 in
Headroom Rear38.3 in
Legroom Front41.5 in
Legroom Rear37.8 in
Shoulder Room Front57.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.7 in
Hip Room Front54.4 in
Hip Room Rear54.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2005 Toyota Camry 4-DR.

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

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control272
Service Brakes93
Power Train84
Steering71
Hydraulic66
Air Bags65
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 9, 2026 · Electrical System, Structure, Engine Fire
“car caught on fire in apartment complex over night. whole car was destroyed”
Apr 9, 2026 · Electrical System Fire
“The contact owned a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that his daughter's vehicle caught on fire while parked in a residential area. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire; the contact was…”
Feb 10, 2026 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota Camry. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 125,647…”
Oct 12, 2025 · Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes Crash
“When slowly finishing my entry into a parking spot and braking the car suddenly accelerated to a high speed and bolted over the curb with a planter zone into another parked car directly facing my…”
Aug 6, 2025 · Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact’s brother performed brake repair on the vehicle and added Prestone DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir. The contact stated that several days…”

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.

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