Toyota Camry Structure Problems
Owners have filed 1,392 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Toyota Camry across 30 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (403). The words owners use most often: “dashboard melting” (12% of reports).
- 1,392structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 134mention a crash
- 84mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,400typical 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.
- Dashboard melting: mentioned in 173 of 1,392 complaints (12%)
- Glare windshield: mentioned in 80 of 1,392 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Toyota Camry at $1,400, and half of them between $700 and $2,300.
Based on 54 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2026), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 863 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,392 complaints, 134 mention a crash, 28 a fire, 84 an injury.
Toyota Camry structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 11 | 22% | 20,000 |
| 2023 Camry | 5 | 8% | 8,000 |
| 2022 Camry | 4 | 6% | 23,551 |
| 2021 Camry | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Camry | 7 | 3% | 4,750 |
| 2019 Camry | 7 | 2% | 4,165 |
| 2018 Camry | 15 | 2% | 3,400 |
| 2017 Camry | 10 | 7% | 22,000 |
| 2016 Camry | 20 | 11% | 26,000 |
| 2015 Camry | 13 | 5% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Camry | 24 | 5% | 10,447 |
| 2013 Camry | 26 | 9% | 8,250 |
| 2012 Camry | 61 | 10% | 20,745 |
| 2011 Camry | 63 | 10% | 52,317 |
| 2010 Camry | 64 | 11% | 40,000 |
| 2009 Camry | 224 | 17% | 64,619 |
| 2008 Camry | 141 | 15% | 62,625 |
| 2007 Camry | 403 | 14% | 64,000 |
| 2006 Camry | 12 | 4% | 66,577 |
| 2005 Camry | 21 | 3% | 48,000 |
| 2004 Camry | 19 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2003 Camry | 29 | 4% | 58,000 |
| 2002 Camry | 56 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2001 Camry | 12 | 4% | 130,000 |
| 2000 Camry | 20 | 4% | 68,490 |
| 1999 Camry | 18 | 4% | 116,500 |
| 1998 Camry | 35 | 6% | 80,000 |
| 1997 Camry | 25 | 5% | 118,000 |
| 1996 Camry | 26 | 6% | 102,000 |
| 1995 Camry | 17 | 6% | 15,444 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:frame and members
Model years: 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.
Risk: This condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the exterior door handles had detached within 3 years. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,057.
The dealership wanted to charge me $300 to replace the handle for a fourth time, but they refuse to look at the internal sticking latch defect mentioned in Toyota TSB T-T2-0323-19. I could not safely drive a car with a broken door while waiting for a approval process, so I am having a local…
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the dashboard created a glare on the windshield that reflected into the driver's eyes. Over time, the dashboard became sticky, emitted a slight chemical odor, appeared shiny, and had a clear, porous substance on…
My panoramic sunroof has a defect , my sunroof stopped working only a few months after having my car , Iâve Spoke with many other people with the same car and itâs common. I had a warranty on my car but they wouldnât cover the cables for the setup to the roof , and itâs $10,000 at Toyota to…
The factory-applied paint (Toyota color code 070, Blizzard Pearl) is delaminating and peeling off both the driver-side and passenger-side A-pillars, exposing primer underneath. The clear coat and color coat are separating from the substrate in sheets. This is not impact damage or external wear â…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Camrys have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,392 owner complaints about structure for the Toyota Camry. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Camry structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Toyota Camry?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,400 (half paid between $700 and $2,300), from 54 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “dashboard melting”, in 173 of 1,392 complaints, followed by “glare windshield” (80).
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