The Lemon Index2022 Chevrolet Camaro.
The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 8 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 26, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 1 recall, and it gets 16 to 25 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Camaro year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 14 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Camaro year. 2022 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.
Recalls 1
- transmission & drivetrain 2025
The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
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 LT1 C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro LT1 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–5000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
The ESC system keeps going on and off and my check engine light is on the dealership told me that it needed a fuel cleaning. Went and put heet in the as told and I have done that twice now and it did not work
2022 Chevrolet Camaro owner · NHTSA complaint 11632859
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 26; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Camaro year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (50%), backup camera (25%) and transmission & drivetrain (25%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro have?
1 safety recall (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro get?
16 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 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.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 25% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $5000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Camaro year is better than the 2022?
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