2009 Toyota Camry Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2009 Toyota Camry, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 41,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “struts leaking” (47% of reports).
- 70suspension complaints
- 41,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Struts leaking: mentioned in 33 of 70 complaints (47%)
- Oil change: mentioned in 8 of 70 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2009 Toyota Camry at $1,100, and half of them between $780 and $2,400.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Toyota Camry suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Camry | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Camry | 2 | 1% | 9,000 |
| 2019 Camry | 6 | 2% | 9,000 |
| 2018 Camry | 10 | 1% | 23,000 |
| 2017 Camry | 5 | 3% | 24,400 |
| 2016 Camry | 4 | 2% | 21,000 |
| 2015 Camry | 5 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Camry | 24 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Camry | 6 | 2% | 25,000 |
| 2012 Camry | 16 | 3% | 9,800 |
| 2011 Camry | 44 | 7% | 41,000 |
| 2010 Camry | 35 | 6% | 41,930 |
| 2009 Camry | 70 | 5% | 41,000 |
| 2008 Camry | 35 | 4% | 44,000 |
| 2007 Camry | 96 | 3% | 43,674 |
| 2006 Camry | 5 | 2% | 45,150 |
| 2005 Camry | 15 | 2% | 34,500 |
| 2004 Camry | 20 | 3% | 7,296 |
| 2003 Camry | 29 | 4% | 21,822 |
| 2002 Camry | 34 | 4% | 27,000 |
| 2001 Camry | 22 | 8% | 3,000 |
| 2000 Camry | 28 | 6% | 31,506 |
| 1999 Camry | 34 | 7% | 36,000 |
| 1998 Camry | 70 | 12% | 56,000 |
| 1997 Camry | 70 | 13% | 75,000 |
| 1996 Camry | 28 | 7% | 127,583 |
| 1995 Camry | 14 | 5% | 216,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2009 Toyota Camry. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Maintenance light was on, car was pulling to the right while driving even after dealership checked it out, tires were worn out, also car made noises on front right passenge side at high speeds and some time shaked from right front passenger side.
The engine and transmission there mess to!
Oil burning problem
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Toyota Camrys have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about suspension for the 2009 Toyota Camry (5% of the 1,293 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Toyota Camry suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 41,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2009 Toyota Camry?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,100 (half paid between $780 and $2,400), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2009 Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “struts leaking”, in 33 of 70 complaints, followed by “oil change” (8).
Other 2009 Toyota Camry problems
See all 2009 Toyota Camry problems or suspension problems across all Camry years.