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2018 Toyota Camry Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Toyota Camry, 2% of its 741 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 5,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed for this component.

Structure & Body complaints
18
2% of 741
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
5,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe water and dirt entering the engine bay from the passenger-side fender area after heavy rain.
  • Some report a buzzing noise from the headliner near the driver-side door pillar that recurs on long drives and can be stopped by pressing on the panel.
  • Several describe the front grill design allowing road debris to puncture the AC condenser, causing coolant leaks.
  • Owners report the underbody shield or splash guard breaking loose and dropping while driving, causing shaking at higher speeds.
  • A few describe the front bumper's underside scraping on small road dips, leading to repeated scratches.
  • One owner reported the hood's gas struts failing, causing the hood to slam shut without warning.

When 2018 Toyota Camry body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 30, 2017, latest Sep 15, 2026.

2018 Toyota Camry structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2017Apr 2018Sep 2018Sep 2019Feb 2020Oct 2021Jun 2024Oct 2025
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2018 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Camry model year

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

  1. 200532 (4%)
  2. 200616 (5%)
  3. 2007413 (14%)
  4. 2008144 (15%)
  5. 2009237 (18%)
  6. 201072 (12%)
  7. 201173 (12%)
  8. 201273 (12%)
  9. 201331 (11%)
  10. 201433 (7%)
  11. 201514 (5%)
  12. 201625 (14%)
  13. 201716 (11%)
  14. 201818 (2%)
  15. 20197 (2%)
  16. 202011 (4%)
  17. 20217 (4%)
  18. 20227 (12%)
  19. 20236 (9%)
  20. 202414 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Camry, which is 2% of the 741 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2018 Camry?
No related recalls are listed in the data for this component area.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for these complaints was 5,000 miles, based on NHTSA data.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with complaints in this area for the 2018 Camry, with no fires reported.
How does the 2018 Camry compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2018 Camry's 18 complaints and 2% share are lower than earlier years like 2010-2012, which each had 12% shares, though 2024 shows a higher 28% share on fewer total complaints.

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.