The Toyota CAMRY is the best-selling sedan in America. With 46,240 complaints across its lifecycle, the CAMRY reflects the high sales volume Toyota commands in this segment. Toyota buyers consistently report excellent long-term ownership experiences, so focusing on the best model years can help you find a CAMRY that will provide reliable transportation for years to come.

46,240
Total Complaints
83
Total Recalls
43
Model Years
200
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

Common Problem Categories

Vehicle Speed Control 6,354
Structure 3,576
Power Train 3,350
Air Bags 3,348
Unknown Or Other 2,912

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2025 250 1 36 0 Good
2024 106 1 8 0 Good
2023 134 2 28 0 Good
2022 144 1 36 4 Good
2021 344 1 62 4 Good
2020 690 3 38 4 Average
2019 1,000 6 74 2 Average
2018 2,010 8 160 20 Below Average
2017 402 3 80 14 Good
2016 488 2 120 6 Good
2015 714 1 94 12 Average
2014 1,258 3 186 16 Average
2013 750 2 128 2 Average
2012 1,602 2 254 16 Average
2011 1,542 5 308 28 Average
2010 1,524 8 274 2 Average
2009 3,208 9 406 54 Avoid
2008 2,270 6 242 40 Below Average
2007 7,324 7 772 160 Avoid
2006 784 4 274 12 Average
2005 1,800 4 584 26 Below Average
2004 1,596 1 528 32 Average
2003 1,890 0 598 26 Below Average
2002 2,366 0 648 48 Below Average
2001 712 0 174 38 Average
2000 1,146 0 304 78 Average
1999 1,322 0 268 110 Average
1998 1,502 0 174 78 Average
1997 1,370 0 184 62 Average
1996 1,134 0 138 18 Average
1995 746 0 118 22 Average
1994 728 0 156 22 Average
1993 668 0 116 28 Average
1992 1,292 0 76 48 Average
1991 372 0 22 24 Good
1990 320 1 10 6 Good
1989 276 1 26 8 Good
1988 176 1 16 10 Good
1987 140 0 4 14 Good
1986 70 0 4 2 Good
1985 38 0 0 6 Good
1984 20 0 2 0 Good
1983 12 0 2 0 Good

Toyota Camry Years to Avoid

Avoid the 2007 model year, which saw a spike in complaints—particularly vehicle speed control. The 2006 and 2008 model years also experienced elevated complaint levels. While Toyota's overall reliability is excellent, these specific years may require more thorough pre-purchase inspections.

Best Toyota Camry Years

The 1983 model year stands out with significantly fewer reported complaints. Early production years often have fewer documented issues. Consider also the 1984 through 1985 model years if available, as they represent strong choices with lower complaint profiles.

What Owners Are Reporting

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