2005 vs 2006 Toyota Camry

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Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check. Walk away if found marks a fault serious enough to walk away from the car.

2005

Nothing that 2006 lacks.

2006

Nothing that 2005 lacks.

Both years

  • Stripped head bolt threads in the 2.4L All years Walk away if found One source so far

    What to check: Look for coolant loss and for coolant at the back of the engine where the head meets the block, and ask about any overheating or a head bolt thread repair.

    On CarComplaints.com's page for the 2002, a complaints site and an unofficial source, 38 owners report stripped head bolts at an average of 136,050 miles, with coolant leaks and overheating; 18 needed a new engine and 10 had thread inserts fitted.

    Owners' reports (unofficial)

Recalls

2005

  • 04V595000 2004–2005

    Fitting some rear-facing infant seat bases with a very tight belt can unseat the buckle's status switch. NHTSA

  • 11V539000 2004–2005

    The crankshaft pulley may lack adhesive, so its outer ring can slip, causing noise or a battery warning light. NHTSA

2006

  • 05V539000 2006

    The tire and loading placard gives the wrong spare tire size. NHTSA

What changed between

After 2005, up to and including 2006.

  1. 2006Navigation as a stand-alone option on the SE V6. Power ratings fall under a new SAE test. Edmunds

What it came with

2005

Nothing that 2006 lacks.

2006

Packages
Navigation (2006) Edmunds

Both years

Engines
2.4L four-cylinder Edmunds, a published reference, 3.0L V6 Edmunds, a published reference, 3.3L V6 (2004–2006) Edmunds, a published reference
Transmissions
5-speed manual Edmunds, a published reference, 5-speed automatic (2004–2006) Edmunds
Drivetrains
Front-wheel drive A published reference
Trims
Standard (2005–2006) Edmunds, LE Edmunds, SE Edmunds, XLE Edmunds
Packages
Power-adjustable pedals (2003–2006) Edmunds

Colors

2005

Nothing that 2006 lacks.

2006

Nothing that 2005 lacks.

Both years

  • Super White 040 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Lunar Mist Metallic 1C8 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Phantom Gray Pearl 1E3 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Black 202 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Desert Sand Mica 4Q2 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Salsa Red Pearl 3Q3 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Mineral Green Opal 6R6, 2005–2006 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Aspen Green Pearl 6S7 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Sky Blue Pearl 8S4, 2005–2006 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Indigo Ink Pearl 8P4, 2005–2006 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)