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2012 Toyota Camry Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Toyota Camry, 6% of its 589 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 21,204 miles. There are no related recalls for this area, and 2 crashes and 0 fires were reported.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
34
6% of 589
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
21,204 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a loud hollow clunk or knock from the front or rear suspension, often the first time hitting a bump after the car has sat for hours.
  • Some report a rigid, harsh ride where every road imperfection is felt, with banging noises and vibration over bumps.
  • Front strut towers rusting prematurely, in one case at 27,500 miles, with dealers declining warranty repair.
  • A knocking or tapping sound from the roof or rear end that occurs when driving up or down inclines at an angle.
  • Tire pressure sensor warnings tied to over-inflated tires exceeding the sidewall's stated maximum pressure.

When 2012 Toyota Camry suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 28, 2011, latest Apr 20, 2024.

2012 Toyota Camry suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2011Nov 2012Apr 2014Apr 2015Dec 2015Feb 2017Sep 2022Apr 2024
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2011 to Apr 2024; peak Nov 2012 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Camry model year

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

  1. 201047 (8%)
  2. 201167 (11%)
  3. 201234 (6%)
  4. 201312 (4%)
  5. 201437 (8%)
  6. 201515 (6%)
  7. 201610 (5%)
  8. 201712 (8%)
  9. 201829 (4%)
  10. 201915 (4%)
  11. 20205 (2%)
  12. 20217 (4%)
  13. 20222 (3%)
  14. 20235 (8%)
  15. 20247 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does the 2012 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 34 complaints in this area for the 2012 Camry, which is 6% of the 589 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Toyota Camry suspension?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Camry.
At what mileage do 2012 Camry suspension problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component area is 21,204 miles.
Did the 2012 Camry suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 injuries tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Camry, with no fires 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.