The Lemon IndexChevrolet Camaro.
The best Chevrolet Camaro years are 2021, 2022, 2019. Years to avoid: 2017. Across 2010-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 76, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2010 to 2023.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Best years to buy
2021.
Quick answers.
Is the Chevrolet Camaro a good car?
Yes, it draws fewer complaints than the average car, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2022: Lemon Index 76; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2021 and the worst is 2017.
What are the best Chevrolet Camaro years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2021, 2022, 2019.
What Chevrolet Camaro years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2017.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Camaro have?
36 safety recalls across the 14 model years we track. Most: 2012 (5), 2013 (4), 2014 (4). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Camaro problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name transmission & drivetrain, electrical and engine most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87 | 1.1× fewer complaints than average | 81 | transmission & drivetrain (32%) | 3 | — | 19–22 |
| 2011 | 76 | 1.3× fewer complaints than average | 78 | airbags (32%) | 3 | — | 19–22 |
| 2012 | 56 | 1.8× fewer complaints than average | 54 | electrical (26%) | 5 | ★★★★★ | 14–22 |
| 2013 | 64 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 65 | electrical (28%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 14–22 |
| 2014 | 83 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 78 | electrical (37%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 14–22 |
| 2015 | 82 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 65 | electrical (31%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 14–22 |
| 2016 | 96 | about average | 71 | transmission & drivetrain (38%) | 1 | — | 20–25 |
| 2017 | 129 | 1.3× the average car's complaints | 94 | steering (27%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 15–25 |
| 2018 | 59 | 1.7× fewer complaints than average | 34 | electrical (26%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 15–25 |
| 2019 | 28 | 3.6× fewer complaints than average | 14 | transmission & drivetrain (29%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 16–25 |
| 2020 | 41 | 2.4× fewer complaints than average | 13 | electrical (38%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 16–25 |
| 2021 | 25 | 4× fewer complaints than average | 6 | electrical (50%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 16–25 |
| 2022 | 26 | 3.8× fewer complaints than average | 8 | engine (50%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 16–25 |
| 2023 | – | too few complaints to score | 15 | engine (40%) | 0 | ★★★★★ | 16–25 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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