Toyota Camry years to avoid
More than twice the Camry's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Camry years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota Camry complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Camry problems
All model years combined.
- Acceleration3,138
- Engine2,693
- Brakes2,175
- Body1,764
- Transmission1,734
- Airbags1,645
- Visibility1,523
- Electrical1,290
- Steering1,058
- Suspension771
- Fuel system738
- Tires508
Most reported problems on the Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 53 | Body | 14,893 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2023 | - | 66 | Driver assistance | 30,000 | 2 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 93 | 66 | Driver assistance | 41,000 | 1 | 14 | |
| 2021 | 89 | 158 | Airbags | 21,000 | 1 | 21 | Fewest complaints |
| 2020 | 83 | 276 | Electrical | 8,000 | 3 | 14 | |
| 2019 | 74 | 403 | Transmission | 11,200 | 6 | 22 | |
| 2018 | 51 | 755 | Transmission | 17,500 | 8 | 46 | |
| 2017 | 87 | 148 | Airbags | 31,594 | 3 | 28 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 86 | 184 | Airbags | 28,886 | 2 | 41 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 84 | 271 | Steering | 39,700 | 1 | 33 | |
| 2014 | 74 | 455 | Transmission | 38,000 | 3 | 60 | |
| 2013 | 84 | 274 | Transmission | 27,000 | 2 | 42 | |
| 2012 | 66 | 591 | Transmission | 40,000 | 2 | 84 | |
| 2011 | 61 | 602 | Visibility | 49,000 | 5 | 107 | |
| 2010 | 59 | 604 | Acceleration | 30,000 | 9 | 100 | |
| 2009 | 31 | 1,294 | Acceleration | 49,000 | 10 | 151 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 44 | 933 | Visibility | 55,500 | 7 | 87 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 5 | 2,888 | Visibility | 60,000 | 9 | 271 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 74 | 317 | Acceleration | 43,000 | 5 | 101 | |
| 2005 | 51 | 721 | Acceleration | 42,000 | 5 | 223 | |
| 2004 | 57 | 638 | Acceleration | 45,000 | 3 | 199 | |
| 2003 | 53 | 782 | Acceleration | 48,785 | 1 | 229 | |
| 2002 | 43 | 953 | Acceleration | 50,000 | 4 | 252 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 80 | 272 | Engine | 70,000 | 2 | 70 | |
| 2000 | - | 454 | Acceleration | 70,000 | 2 | 106 | |
| 1999 | - | 501 | Engine | 81,000 | 1 | 99 | |
| 1998 | - | 600 | Brakes | 87,000 | 2 | 64 | |
| 1997 | - | 555 | Brakes | 87,000 | 3 | 79 | |
| 1996 | - | 416 | Engine | 97,857 | 2 | 56 | |
| 1995 | - | 302 | Brakes | 124,000 | 1 | 46 | |
| 1994 | - | 286 | Airbags | 107,077 | 1 | 56 | |
| 1993 | - | 259 | Airbags | 136,000 | 0 | 47 | |
| 1992 | - | 565 | Body | 126,000 | 0 | 32 | |
| 1991 | - | 149 | Seat belts | 120,000 | 1 | 7 | |
| 1990 | - | 134 | Seat belts | 151,000 | 2 | 4 |
Recalls 54
Toyota Camry warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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- Customer support program 24TE04
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Questions about the Toyota Camry
What years of the Toyota Camry should you avoid?
2002, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Each has more than twice the Toyota Camry's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 2,888, mostly about visibility and engine.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Camry?
2017, 2021 and 2016 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (148, 158 and 184).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Camry?
Acceleration, with 3,138 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2,693) and brakes (2,175).
How many recalls does the Toyota Camry have?
54 recalls between 1990 and 2024. The 2009 model year has the most, with 10.
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