2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE Convertible Auto
All photo credits
- Photo: 2006 Toyota Solara SE in Oceanus Pearl, Front Left, 2021-05-20 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Toyota Solara SE Coupe, front right, 10-28-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Camry Solara Convertible (XV30) IMG 4069 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Toyota Solara SE in Oceanus Pearl, Rear Left, 2021-05-20 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Toyota Solara SE Coupe, rear right, 10-28-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE Convertible Auto is a 225-hp 3.3-liter V6 convertible with a 5-speed electronically controlled sequential automatic overdrive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,750 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 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Camry Solara measures 192.5 inches long on a 107.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,582 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,750 ($49,507 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $30,290 ($50,406 *) |
| Destination Charge | $540 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.3L DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6 |
| Displacement | 3.3 L |
| Horsepower | 225 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve VVT-i |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed electronically controlled sequential automatic overdrive (ECT-i) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut w/gas-filled shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Dual-link independent MacPherson strut w/gas-filled shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P215/55R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/55R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 60.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.65 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,582 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 47.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 44.7 in |
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Rivals to the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE Convertible Auto 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Toyota CAMRY SOLARA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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
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.