Toyota Camry Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 731 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Toyota Camry across 28 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (96). The words owners use most often: “struts leaking” (14% of reports).
- 731suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 35mention a crash
- 16mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $1,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 37%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 99 of 731 complaints (14%)
- Front strut: mentioned in 41 of 731 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Toyota Camry at $1,250, and half of them between $690 and $2,300.
Based on 41 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2018), 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 391 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 731 complaints, 35 mention a crash, 16 an injury.
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 (3)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Model years: 2011
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011 Toyota Camry vehicles manufactured March 8, 2011, to July 20, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing. The damage could cause the boot to leak lubricant grease which could then cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely.
Risk: A loosened ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Model years: 2014
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.
Risk: Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Suspension:rear
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.
Risk: After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.
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 while driving out of the driveway, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the bearings in the strut were on the top, causing the front wheels to lower to the ground. The contact heard a very loud clank, and the…
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the contact was informed that there was a transmission leak and ball joint failure. The vehicle was repaired. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was…
Front Right tire strut broke off from where it attaches to the body. Found when lifting car for oil change and looked corroded. If this broke on the highway it could be deadly. Car was towed to a repair shop where they replaced that and the front left strut which they say also showed corrosion. No…
I was 165 mph and someone hit me and threw me into a sign that had big huge poles on it all the ones in California do I went right through it got banged all around I have to say the car is a tank because it got me home but it never deployed airbags when I know that it should have Iâm pretty sure…
I have a 2018 Toyota Camry XSE with 67,000 miles. The car started making a clinking noise when driving over small bumps, increasingly getting louder over the course of a few days. I took it in to a mechanic and both the left and right strut mounts and coils were rusted and fully cracked . When…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Camrys have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 731 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Toyota Camry?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,250 (half paid between $690 and $2,300), from 41 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “struts leaking”, in 99 of 731 complaints, followed by “front strut” (41).
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- Air Bags problems (1,520)
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