Toyota Camry reliability: common problems by model year

Across 17 model years, the Toyota Camry has 11,333 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 69 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and service brakes. 2009 drew the most complaints (2,815), 2024 the fewest (45).

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Toyota Camry vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $16,000–$31,195.

Which Camry years have the most problems?

Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.

Highest: 2009 (2,815 complaints). Lowest: 2024 (45).

Where owners report problems

What owners say

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on exceptional long-term reliability and low cost of ownership. The Camry is consistently cited as a benchmark for dependable, low-maintenance transportation capable of exceeding 200,000 miles with basic care. Owners

• Oil consumption in specific model years (notably the 2007 model year): isolated but noted as a known issue for certain generations. Frequency: isolated.
• High-mileage wear items (e.g., EVAP system codes, ABS sensors, TPMS sensors): expected issues on very high-mileage vehicles (150,000+ miles). Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Camry. Individual model years are broken down above.