2014 Toyota Camry Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 18, 2026 · 128 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2014 Toyota Camry, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 79,540 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (36% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Torque converter: mentioned in 46 of 128 complaints (36%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2014 Toyota Camry at $2,700, and half of them between $2,350 and $2,850.

Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2022), 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 power train problems happen?

Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles12 · 16%
10k–25k miles6 · 8%
25k–50k miles6 · 8%
50k–75k miles11 · 14%
75k–100k miles11 · 14%
100k–150k miles25 · 33%
150k+ miles5 · 7%

How serious are the reports?

Of 128 complaints, 1 a fire.

Toyota Camry power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 266 complaints
1995: 2519951996: 211997: 351998: 1619981999: 182000: 332001: 1520012002: 682003: 402004: 4820042005: 842006: 182007: 26620072662008: 402009: 512010: 4620102011: 492012: 1422013: 6720132014: 1282015: 362016: 1820162017: 62018: 1992019: 11420192020: 332021: 122022: 620222023: 72024: 3

n = 1,644 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2024 Camry36%—
2023 Camry711%34,450
2022 Camry610%120,000
2021 Camry128%21,000
2020 Camry3312%54,000
2019 Camry11429%1,100
2018 Camry19927%9,800
2017 Camry64%59
2016 Camry1810%5,000
2015 Camry3613%43,000
2014 Camry12828%79,540
2013 Camry6724%56,500
2012 Camry14224%80,000
2011 Camry498%23,950
2010 Camry468%10,000
2009 Camry514%26,250
2008 Camry404%16,500
2007 Camry2669%4,840
2006 Camry186%34,500
2005 Camry8412%23,250
2004 Camry488%37,763
2003 Camry405%13,000
2002 Camry687%40,000
2001 Camry156%74,250
2000 Camry337%68,000
1999 Camry184%80,465
1998 Camry163%79,000
1997 Camry356%100,000
1996 Camry215%67,486
1995 Camry258%113,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2024, with 19 complaints
2014: 3201432015: 102015102016: 102016102017: 5201752018: 8201882019: 152019152020: 182020182021: 2202122022: 142022142023: 132023132024: 192024192025: 7202572026: 420264

n = 128 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists power train for the 2014 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.

The torque converter is malfunctioning. This malfunction can damage the entire transmission by releasing metal debris into the transmission system due to severe shuddering. If the torque converter fails while driving, I could lose acceleration power and potentially lose power steering assist and…

Received May 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11735977

Transmission shudder - noticed transmission vibration at speeds from 25 to 30 mph and before 50 mph. Took the car to a shop for wheel alignment, vibration still felt. Took to a dealer , Hamer Toyota in Mission Hills, CA., and dealer said, it could be just the transmission oil, so I had the oil…

Received Apr 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11733716

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated before jolting into the next gear. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle almost stalled and was shuddering abnormally before…

Received Mar 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11726784
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.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2014 Toyota Camrys have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 128 owner complaints about power train for the 2014 Toyota Camry (28% of the 455 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 2014 Toyota Camry power train?

No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 79,540 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2014 Toyota Camry?

Owners report a typical cost of $2,700 (half paid between $2,350 and $2,850), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about power train problems on the 2014 Toyota Camry?

The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 46 of 128 complaints.

Other 2014 Toyota Camry problems

See all 2014 Toyota Camry problems or power train problems across all Camry years.