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2006 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 33 repairs.
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2006 Toyota Camry repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (7%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Toyota Camry

Engine not specified

Toyota Camry in Illinois, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

165000 mi

US $500
Rear Sway Bar Bushings worn 

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2006 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

154-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Camry in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2014 - Dec 2017
Oct 2014

128800 mi

US $138
Clutch was worn out. 
Jul 2015

134300 mi

US $100
Leak in power steering return line. 
Jan 2016

137000 mi

US $130
alternator replaced 
Toyota Camry in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2010 - May 2014
Sep 2012

96000 mi

US $800
Replaced both front struts. 
Toyota Camry in Illinois, United States
Feb 2012 - Dec 2017
Jun 2012

69000 mi

US $530
Water pump had to be replaced 
Dec 2014

109000 mi

US $500
Engine was making a high pitched whirring sound. Alternator had to be replaced. 
May 2017

134000 mi

US $10
Headlight bulb replaced 
Dec 2017

141000 mi

US $136
Diagnosis - Head gaskets 
Toyota Camry in Georgia, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2015
Sep 2013

154000 mi

US $125
Replace alternator 
Jun 2015

184000 mi

US $900
Had new 4 quick struts (strut, spring, top mount) installed, new tires, and a 4 wheel alignment. 

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2006 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

154-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Camry in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

166000 mi

US $171
The car was making an extra soft thumping noise in back. The mechanic replaced 2 back sway bars. After the 2 back sway bars were replaced (and the struts were brand new), there was still a soft thumping noise in back. One of my friends who's something of an amateur mechanic thought it was a body noise (vs. the frame or the suspension). 
Toyota Camry in Texas, United States
Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017

192000 mi

US $230
Replaced driver side door actuator; $270 for OEM, bought on Amazon for $70 
Toyota Camry in South Dakota, United States
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
Jan 2020

125000 mi

US $100
Restricted EVAP line, mechanic blew out with compressed air 
Dec 2021

131000 mi

US $700
Replace EVAP canister, old one plugged and restricting fuel filling rate at gas pump 
Toyota Camry in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Dec 2013 - Aug 2019
Aug 2019

145700 mi

C $650
Front struts failed, needed replacing 
Toyota Camry in Colorado, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2017
Mar 2012

60000 mi

US $307
Repair leaking hose and recharge AC 
Aug 2016

119000 mi

US $757
replace front rotors, pads, motor mount 
Toyota Camry in Ohio, United States
Jun 2013 - Apr 2017
Jun 2015

153000 mi

US $2000
Water pump died, engine seized. Engine was replaced. 
Jul 2016

163500 mi

US $3000
Water pump failed, causing engine seize, needing complete replacement of engine. 
Toyota Camry in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011

52080 mi

C $200
Rattles, squeaks, wind noise, repair Rattles, squeaks, wind noise, repair 
Toyota Camry in Washington, United States
Dec 2009 - Dec 2016
Jun 2011

58000 mi

US $400
Passenger side power mirror stopped working in two directions. 
Mar 2014

80000 mi

US $335
Carbon build up on throttle body and MAF Sensor 
Toyota Camry in Maryland, United States
Apr 2011 - Mar 2014
Jul 2012

90000 mi

US $135
Alternator bearings failed, caused battery to fail. 
Mar 2013

90000 mi

US $890
Airbag sensor in front passenger seat failed, causing Airbag light activation. Replaced entire front passenger seat (2nd time) 
Toyota Camry in Chile
Jan 2014 - Sep 2017
Jul 2014

63860 mi

$100
The original battery (Panasonic, 8 years) presented some problems to give enough energy when turned on the engine, especially in cold mornings. Charge was ok (12.8 V), but CCA was 320 A. Battery was replaced for a Hankook 60 Ah, CCA 550 A 
Toyota Camry in Georgia, United States
Jan 2014 - Apr 2018
Jun 2014

134000 mi
Having an issue with my key fobs not staying programed. Have to use key to enter car. Toyota has reprogramed them twice and it doesn't last. 
Aug 2014

138000 mi

US $214
water pump 
Aug 2015

155000 mi

US $250
1) squirrel's nest in air intake 2) replace brake master cylinder 
Toyota Camry in North Carolina, United States
May 2014 - Feb 2017
May 2015

137400 mi

US $1021
Replaced rack and pinion assembly. It was leaking oil resulting in a ruptured boot. 
Nov 2015

143000 mi

US $400
Charging light flickered and then stayed on, then off, intermittently. Replaced alternator (second replacement). 

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