Last updated: 2026-10-10
Toyota Camry Reliability by Year
Toyota Camry reliability is good and repair costs run low. Buy a 2022 and skip the 2018, whose 8 speed automatic is the main weak spot.
Toyota Camry Reliability Overview
Good overall reliability and a low repair bill, about $388 a year, make the Camry a solid used midsize sedan. The 2022 is the pick among established years. The 2018 is the one to avoid, mainly because its 8 speed automatic can shift hard, slip into limp mode, or stop driving. Air bag non-deployment complaints appear across many years.
Current generation: 8th gen (2018–2023).
Best & Worst Toyota Camry Years
Best Toyota Camry Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2022 has excellent reliability, only 2 recalls, and a complaint rate of 1.6 per 10,000 sold, against 20.6 for the 2018. It has been on the road long enough for problems to surface. Its top complaint area is air bags, not the transmission trouble that dominates the weaker years.
Toyota Camry Years to Avoid
Owners describe the 8 speed automatic shifting hard, jerking away from a rolling stop, and sometimes slipping into limp mode or quitting, often with no warning light. Brake pedals that go hard or sink and a steering wheel that sticks also appear. It has 8 recalls and the highest complaint rate of any year.
Toyota Camry Reliability Score Trend
Toyota Camry reliability has improved in recent years, with newer models scoring an average of 82/100 compared to 73/100 for older years.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 65/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 82/100 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 84/100 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 79/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 83/100 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 88/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Toyota Camry
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Ranks first among the nine scored Camry years, with no complaints or recalls on file, though its record is still short compared with older years.
2025 Toyota Camry
4 recalls · 6 complaints
Sits mid-pack among Camry years, with four recalls and early brake and air bag complaints, while the 2024 and 2026 models both rate better.
2024 Toyota Camry
2 recalls · 35 complaints
Rated excellent and well above other 2024 sedans, it stands higher than the 2023 and 2025 Camry, though owners report early factory tire failures.
2023 Toyota Camry
4 recalls · 47 complaints
Final year of the eighth generation, rated good and mid-pack among Camry years, with transmission shudder complaints and a do-not-drive recall.
2022 Toyota Camry
2 recalls · 47 complaints
Excellent reliability that rates about the same as 2021 and better than 2023, with two air bag recalls on record.
2021 Toyota Camry
2 recalls · 144 complaints
Excellent standing in the middle of the Camry's scored years, with air bag complaints and two recalls, far fewer recalls than the 2020 has.
2020 Toyota Camry
5 recalls · 253 complaints
Good reliability and above its class, but on the weaker side of the Camry line, with battery drain, coolant valve failures and five recalls.
2019 Toyota Camry
8 recalls · 364 complaints
Good reliability but among the weaker of nine Camry years, with transmission failures, stalling, and eight recalls counting against it.
2018 Toyota Camry
8 recalls · 708 complaints
The weakest of the nine scored Camry years, held back by 8 speed automatic failures and brake complaints, though it still earns a good standing.
Found Your Toyota Camry? Check Its History
Air bags (1) problems come up most in Toyota Camry owner complaints, and 35 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Toyota Camry Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
Annual Repair Cost
$388
Repair Frequency
0.3/yr
Major Repair Risk
11%
$138 below the midsize cars average of $526/yr.
Ranked #3 of 24 among midsize cars.
Toyota Camry Resale Value
The Toyota Camry is estimated to retain about 78.2% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
- Value Retained
- 78.2%
- Depreciation
- 21.8%
- Listings Analyzed
- 1,459
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . Actual resale value varies by trim, mileage, condition, and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for a used Toyota Camry?
- The 2022 is the best pick. It has excellent reliability, 2 recalls, and very few owner complaints for the number sold. It has also been on the road long enough to be judged fairly. The 2021 also rates excellent and is a reasonable alternative.
- Is the Toyota Camry reliable long term?
- Yes, overall reliability is good and above average among sedans on this site. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs below the midsize average. The weak spot is the early eighth generation, where the 2018 draws the most transmission complaints, clustering between about 65,000 and 132,000 miles.
- What are the most common Toyota Camry problems?
- Power train leads owner complaints, followed by air bags, service brakes, and the electrical system. The power train reports center on an 8 speed automatic that shifts hard, hesitates, or whines. Air bag reports mostly describe failure to deploy in serious crashes.
- How much does it cost to repair a Toyota Camry?
- Independent repair-cost data estimates $388 a year, compared with $526 for the average midsize car. That is a real advantage. A full transmission failure on an affected year is the exception, with owners reporting quotes up to $9k.
- Is the 2026 Toyota Camry the most reliable year?
- It is too early to say. The 2026 shows no recalls and no owner complaints, but that mostly reflects how little time it has been on the road. Complaints build up over the years, so the 2022 is the safer recommendation.
How we score the Toyota Camry
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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