Toyota Camry Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Toyota Camry model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2017 drew the fewest (148) and the 2007 the most (2,887).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
1 | 1 | Back over prevention | — | 44–51 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
51 | 1 | Structure | 5★ | 25–52 |
| 2022 | 61 | 1 | Air bags | 5★ | 25–52 |
| 2023 | 64 | 2 | Unknown or other | 5★ | 25–52 |
| 2017 Among the fewest complaints |
148 | 3 | Unknown or other | 5★ | 24–40 |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
157 | 1 | Air bags | 5★ | 25–52 |
| 2016 Among the fewest complaints |
184 | 2 | Unknown or other | 5★ | 25–40 |
| 2015 | 271 | 1 | Steering | 5★ | 25–40 |
| 2013 | 274 | 2 | Power train | 5★ | 25–40 |
| 2020 | 274 | 3 | Electrical system | 5★ | 25–52 |
| 2006 | 317 | 5 | Vehicle speed control | — | 21–25 |
| 2019 | 395 | 6 | Power train | 5★ | 26–52 |
| 2014 | 455 | 3 | Power train | 5★ | 25–40 |
| 2012 | 589 | 2 | Power train | 5★ | 24–40 |
| 2011 | 600 | 5 | Unknown or other | 3★ | 23–26 |
| 2010 | 603 | 9 | Vehicle speed control | — | 23–26 |
| 2018 | 745 | 8 | Power train | 5★ | 26–52 |
| 2008 Among the most complaints |
933 | 7 | Visibility | — | 22–25 |
| 2009 Among the most complaints |
1,293 | 10 | Vehicle speed control | — | 23–25 |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
2,887 | 9 | Vehicle speed control | — | 23–25 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Toyota Camry years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2007 Toyota Camry: 2,887 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 510 (18%); Structure 403 (14%); Engine 377 (13%).
Reports mention 270 crashes, 64 fires, 178 injuries, 4 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 60,000 miles. 9 recall campaigns listed.
2009 Toyota Camry: 1,293 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 266 (21%); Structure 224 (17%); Engine 208 (16%).
Reports mention 150 crashes, 19 fires, 86 injuries, 2 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 49,000 miles. 10 recall campaigns listed.
2008 Toyota Camry: 933 complaints
Most-reported: Visibility 186 (20%); Structure 141 (15%); Engine 131 (14%).
Reports mention 87 crashes, 13 fires, 60 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 55,500 miles. 7 recall campaigns listed.
The Toyota Camry years with the fewest complaints
2017 Toyota Camry: 148 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 24 (16%); Electrical system 23 (16%); Service brakes 21 (14%).
Reports mention 28 crashes, 5 fires, 29 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 31,594 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2021 Toyota Camry: 157 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 78 (50%); Service brakes 16 (10%); Power train 12 (8%).
Reports mention 21 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 21,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
2016 Toyota Camry: 184 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 31 (17%); Steering 25 (14%); Vehicle speed control 22 (12%).
Reports mention 41 crashes, 2 fires, 35 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 28,886 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Toyota Camry owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 64 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 30,000 |
| 2022 | 61 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 41,000 |
| 2021 | 157 | 21 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 21,000 |
| 2020 | 274 | 14 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 8,000 |
| 2019 | 395 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 11,000 |
| 2018 | 745 | 46 | 4 | 45 | 0 | 17,500 |
| 2017 | 148 | 28 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 31,594 |
| 2016 | 184 | 41 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 28,886 |
| 2015 | 271 | 33 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 39,700 |
| 2014 | 455 | 60 | 4 | 41 | 1 | 38,000 |
| 2013 | 274 | 42 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 27,000 |
| 2012 | 589 | 84 | 6 | 65 | 0 | 40,000 |
| 2011 | 600 | 106 | 7 | 90 | 0 | 49,000 |
| 2010 | 603 | 100 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 30,000 |
| 2009 | 1,293 | 150 | 19 | 86 | 2 | 49,000 |
| 2008 | 933 | 87 | 13 | 60 | 0 | 55,500 |
| 2007 | 2,887 | 270 | 64 | 178 | 4 | 60,000 |
| 2006 | 317 | 101 | 4 | 71 | 2 | 43,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Toyota Camry recalls
- PEDAL ENTRAPMENT (2007–2010 model years; 4,445,056 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2009; 09V388000)
- Power Window Master Switch may Melt (2007–2009 model years; 2,519,424 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2012; 12V491000)
- STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL (2007–2010 model years; 2,230,661 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2010; 10V017000)
- Fuel Pump May Fail (2018–2019 model years; 1,830,752 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2020; 20V012000)
- Power Window Master Switch may Melt (2007–2009 model years; 1,814,284 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2015; 15V689000)
All 60 Toyota Camry recall campaigns · Toyota Camry problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Toyota Camry years FAQ
Which Toyota Camry year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2017 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (148). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Toyota Camry years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2007, 2009 and 2008 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the vehicle speed control. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Toyota Camry problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the vehicle speed control (1,585 of 10,302 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 60 recall campaigns covering the Toyota Camry. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Toyota Camry recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.