Toyota Camry Best and Worst Years (2010–2024)
Toyota Camry years to avoid are 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2018, based on NHTSA complaint indexes of 86, 100, 79, and 93 — all well above the model average. The best years are 2017, 2022, 2023, and 2024, with complaint indexes of 21, 7, 14, and 0.
Avoid 2010Avoid 2011Avoid 2012Avoid 2018Best 2017Best 2022Best 2023Best 2024
- Model years
- 15
- 2010–2024
- NHTSA complaints
- 4,856
- Recall campaigns
- 32
- Crashes reported
- 620
- Fires reported
- 41
- Top problem area
- Engine
Camry Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Toyota Camry problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Avoid | 86 | 595 | 98 | 1 | 8 | Engine | 26 | — |
| 2011 | Avoid | 100 | 600 | 106 | 7 | 5 | Visibility & Wipers | 25 | 4★ |
| 2012 | Avoid | 79 | 589 | 84 | 6 | 2 | Transmission & Powertrain | 26 | 5★ |
| 2013 | Caution | 50 | 274 | 42 | 1 | 2 | Transmission & Powertrain | 26.5 | 5★ |
| 2014 | Caution | 71 | 455 | 60 | 4 | 3 | Transmission & Powertrain | 26.5 | 5★ |
| 2015 | Good | 29 | 271 | 33 | 3 | 1 | Steering | 26.5 | 5★ |
| 2016 | Good | 36 | 183 | 41 | 2 | 2 | Engine | 26.5 | 5★ |
| 2017 | Best | 21 | 148 | 28 | 5 | 3 | Engine | 25.5 | 5★ |
| 2018 | Avoid | 93 | 741 | 46 | 4 | 8 | Transmission & Powertrain | 32 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Caution | 64 | 395 | 22 | 1 | 6 | Transmission & Powertrain | 32 | 5★ |
| 2020 | Caution | 57 | 274 | 14 | 2 | 3 | Engine | 28.5 | 5★ |
| 2021 | Good | 43 | 157 | 21 | 2 | 1 | Airbags | 28 | 5★ |
| 2022 | Best | 7 | 60 | 12 | 1 | 1 | Electrical System | 28 | 5★ |
| 2023 | Best | 14 | 64 | 9 | 2 | 2 ! | Electrical System | 28.5 | 5★ |
| 2024 | Best | 0 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Structure & Body | 28 | 5★ |
Camry years to avoid: what went wrong
2011 Toyota Camry Index 100 · 600 complaints · 5 recalls
The 2011 Camry has the highest complaint index of any year, 100, with 600 total complaints. Visibility & Wipers issues lead at 20% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 65,000, followed closely by Engine problems at 19%. A dedicated recall (14V732000) addressed a front suspension ball joint issue on units built between March and July 2011. NHTSA also lists 106 crashes and 90 injuries associated with this year, the highest injury count among all years.
2011 visibility & wipers problems →2011 engine problems →2011 structure & body problems →
2018 Toyota Camry Index 93 · 741 complaints · 8 recalls
The 2018 Camry stands out with 741 complaints, second worst overall with a complaint index of 93. Transmission & Powertrain issues lead at 26%, with a low median failure mileage of 9,750 miles, followed by Engine problems at 25% (median 12,500 miles) and Brakes at 23% (median 49,500 miles). Eight recalls apply to this year, including a fuel pump replacement campaign and a brake vacuum pump recall. NHTSA lists 46 crashes and 45 injuries for this model year.
2018 transmission & powertrain problems →2018 engine problems →2018 brakes problems →
2010 Toyota Camry Index 86 · 595 complaints · 8 recalls
The 2010 Camry logged 595 complaints and a complaint index of 86, ranking it third worst of all years covered. Engine problems dominate at 36% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 7,900 miles, well below other problem areas. Owners also reported issues in Structure & Body and Visibility & Wipers. Eight recall campaigns apply to this model year, including one tied to a corrected label issue and another involving seat heaters. Crashes tied to this year total 98, with 60 injuries reported.
2010 engine problems →2010 structure & body problems →2010 visibility & wipers problems →
2012 Toyota Camry Index 79 · 589 complaints · 2 recalls
The 2012 Camry posted 589 complaints and a complaint index of 79. Transmission & Powertrain problems are the top issue at 24% of complaints, with owners reporting failures at a median of 80,000 miles. Engine complaints follow at 20%, with failures reported earlier, at a median of 37,000 miles. Two recalls apply, including one for a clogged air conditioning condenser drain hose. This year recorded 84 crashes and 65 injuries.
2012 transmission & powertrain problems →2012 engine problems →2012 airbags problems →
Most common Toyota Camry problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Engine1,117 (23%)
- Transmission & Powertrain861 (18%)
- Other788 (16%)
- Brakes585 (12%)
- Airbags542 (11%)
- Electrical System517 (11%)
- Structure & Body407 (8%)
- Steering394 (8%)
- Fuel System375 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers321 (7%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Toyota Camry should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint data, avoid the 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2018 Toyota Camry. These years carry complaint indexes of 86, 100, 79, and 93, the highest among all 15 model years covered.
- What is the best year for a Toyota Camry?
- The 2017, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Camry are rated Best, with complaint indexes of 21, 7, 14, and 0 respectively, the lowest in the lineup.
- Is the 2018 Toyota Camry reliable?
- The 2018 Camry ranks second worst of all years with 741 complaints and a complaint index of 93. Owners most often reported Transmission & Powertrain problems, followed by Engine and Brakes issues, and the year carries eight recall campaigns.
- Does the Toyota Camry have engine problems?
- Engine complaints are the top overall problem area for the Camry, accounting for 1,117 complaints, or 23% of all complaints across model years 2010-2024.
- How many Toyota Camry recalls are there?
- NHTSA data shows 32 recall campaigns across the 2010-2024 Toyota Camry, with 2010 and 2018 each carrying eight recalls, the most of any single year.