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2010 Toyota Camry Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Toyota Camry, 8% of the 595 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 10,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
45
8% of 595
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
10,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle unexpectedly slipping out of gear or lunging forward at low speeds like 35 mph.
  • Some describe rough, clunky downshifting when coasting to a stop, creating an unwanted braking sensation.
  • Others report the transmission slipping or failing to engage properly in cold weather, sometimes with the engine RPM rising to 3000 while the car barely moves.
  • One driver reported the transmission disengaging while coasting, causing a near rear-end collision.
  • A later complaint describes gears shifting on their own at 40 mph, with a dealer diagnosing a failed TCM module.

When 2010 Toyota Camry transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2010, latest Dec 6, 2021.

2010 Toyota Camry transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month11Jan 2010Apr 2010Dec 2010Dec 2011Jul 2013Sep 2015Sep 2017Oct 2020
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Dec 2021; peak Feb 2010 (11).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201045 (8%)
  2. 201149 (8%)
  3. 2012142 (24%)
  4. 201367 (24%)
  5. 2014128 (28%)
  6. 201536 (13%)
  7. 201618 (10%)
  8. 20176 (4%)
  9. 2018196 (26%)
  10. 2019113 (29%)
  11. 202033 (12%)
  12. 202112 (8%)
  13. 20226 (10%)
  14. 20237 (11%)
  15. 20243 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 45 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Camry, which is 8% of the 595 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Toyota Camry?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2010 Camry.
At what mileage do 2010 Camry transmission problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 Camry is 10,000 miles.
What kinds of transmission problems do 2010 Camry owners report?
Owners report gear slippage, rough downshifting, lunging or slow engagement in cold weather, and one case of a failed TCM module causing unexpected shifting at 40 mph.
Did any 2010 Camry transmission complaints involve crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Camry, with no fires or injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.