The Lemon Index2018 Chevrolet Camaro.
The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro is better than average by owner complaints: 34 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 59, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 15 to 25 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Camaro year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 81 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Camaro year. 2018 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 7K to 37K miles on the car (34 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- steering 2025
The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
- airbags 2021
The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1278 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may bring a vehicle in with a complaint
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–5300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Upon downshifting to 2nd gear from 3rd gear is very hard , grinds and pops back in neutral, and fluttering noticed on the shifter with rubbing or friction noise.
2018 Chevrolet Camaro owner · NHTSA complaint 11279142
More owner reports
2018 2.0liter turbo has shifting issues I believe. It is very violent shifting through gears when first start driving and slowing vehicle down, and seems to cause lag when accelerating in everyday driving.
NHTSA complaint 11233871
Transmission isn't controlled well. When coming to a complete stop the transmission tends to shift to 1st gear violently which may cause the vehicle to move forward and hit a car in front of you. 2018 Camaro 2.0
NHTSA complaint 11389336
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 59; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Camaro year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2018 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (26%), transmission & drivetrain (26%) and engine (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have?
2 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro get?
15 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2018 Chevrolet Camaro problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,800 and 37,400 miles. The middle report was at 21,000 miles, from 34 complaints.
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 26% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $5300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Camaro year is better than the 2018?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works