Toyota Camry Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 12, 2026 · 16,506 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 16,506 owner complaints and 51 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Camry, across 30 model years (1995–2024). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (2,887). The most reported problem area overall is vehicle speed control.

Toyota Camry
A 2025 Toyota Camry LE at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2025.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 2007, with 2,887 complaints
1995: 30319951996: 4171997: 5551998: 60019981999: 5012000: 4542001: 27220012002: 9532003: 7812004: 63820042005: 7212006: 3172007: 2,88720072,8872008: 9332009: 1,2932010: 60420102011: 6012012: 5902013: 27420132014: 4552015: 2712016: 18420162017: 1482018: 7482019: 39720192020: 2752021: 1572022: 6220222023: 642024: 51

n = 16,506 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Toyota Camry years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Camry year: 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2007 Camry: 2,887 complaints, 9 recalls
  2. 2009 Camry: 1,293 complaints, 10 recalls
  3. 2002 Camry: 953 complaints, 4 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2024 Camry: 51 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2022 Camry: 62 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2023 Camry: 64 complaints, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Toyota Camry problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Vehicle Speed Control problems3,040301,244
Power Train problems1,64330107
Air Bags problems1,52030967
Engine problems1,4903056
Structure problems1,39230134
Electrical System problems1,1843070
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems1,09225207
Engine and Engine Cooling problems1,0642638
Steering problems1,00129116
Service Brakes problems86828184
Visibility problems805308
Suspension problems7312835
Visibility/wiper problems653227
Tires problems4522922
Seat Belts problems3712966
Fuel/propulsion System problems3682726
Fuel System, Gasoline problems2802516
Exterior Lighting problems2532913
Equipment problems2132427
Wheels problems1862825
Seats problems1742831
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems1562023
Latches/locks/linkages problems140281
Forward Collision Avoidance problems1191425
Service Brakes, Electric641218
Fuel System, Other54178
Lane Departure45105
Equipment Adaptive/mobility37123
Service Brakes, Air36128
Back Over Prevention2892
Child Seat22121
Parking Brake1493
Traction Control System1481
Interior Lighting1080
Electronic Stability Control530
Hybrid Propulsion System220
Other/i Am Not Sure220
Carry Handle, Shell, Base110
Fuel System, Diesel110
Insert, Padding110

Toyota Camry problems by model year

Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.

All Toyota Camry model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2024 Camry5115★StructureFar fewer complaints than other years
2023 Camry6425★Unknown or OtherFar fewer complaints than other years
2022 Camry6215★Air BagsFar fewer complaints than other years
2021 Camry15715★Air BagsFar fewer complaints than other years
2020 Camry27535★Electrical SystemFewer complaints than other years
2019 Camry39765★Power TrainAbout as many complaints as other years
2018 Camry74885★Power TrainMore complaints than other years
2017 Camry14835★Unknown or OtherFar fewer complaints than other years
2016 Camry18425★Unknown or OtherFar fewer complaints than other years
2015 Camry27115★SteeringFewer complaints than other years
2014 Camry45535★Power TrainAbout as many complaints as other years
2013 Camry27425★Power TrainFewer complaints than other years
2012 Camry59025★Power TrainMore complaints than other years
2011 Camry60154★Unknown or OtherMore complaints than other years
2010 Camry6049—Vehicle Speed ControlMore complaints than other years
2009 Camry1,29310—Vehicle Speed ControlFar more complaints than other years
2008 Camry9337—VisibilityFar more complaints than other years
2007 Camry2,8879—Vehicle Speed ControlFar more complaints than other years
2006 Camry3175—Vehicle Speed ControlFewer complaints than other years
2005 Camry7215—Vehicle Speed ControlMore complaints than other years
2004 Camry6383—Vehicle Speed ControlMore complaints than other years
2003 Camry7811—Vehicle Speed ControlMore complaints than other years
2002 Camry9534—Vehicle Speed ControlFar more complaints than other years
2001 Camry2722—Engine and Engine CoolingFewer complaints than other years
2000 Camry4542—Vehicle Speed ControlAbout as many complaints as other years
1999 Camry5011—Engine and Engine CoolingAbout as many complaints as other years
1998 Camry6002—Service Brakes, HydraulicMore complaints than other years
1997 Camry5553—Service Brakes, HydraulicAbout as many complaints as other years
1996 Camry4172—Engine and Engine CoolingAbout as many complaints as other years
1995 Camry3031—Service Brakes, HydraulicFewer complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Toyota Camry years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (953), 2007 (2,887), 2008 (933), 2009 (1,293) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Camry year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Camry?

Vehicle Speed Control, with 3,040 complaints across 30 model years.

How many recalls does the Toyota Camry have?

51 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.