The Lemon IndexToyota Camry.
The best Toyota Camry years are 2022, 2017, 2016. Years to avoid: 2007, 2009, 2018. Across 2010-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 49, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2000 to 2025.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Scores before 2010 are rough: fewer owners filed complaints back then.
Best years to buy
2022.
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Quick answers.
Is the Toyota Camry a good car?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable models we track, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2022: Lemon Index 49; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2022 and the worst is 2007.
What are the best Toyota Camry years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2022, 2017, 2016.
What Toyota Camry years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2007, 2009, 2018.
How many recalls does the Toyota Camry have?
111 safety recalls across the 26 model years we track. Most: 2007 (10), 2009 (10), 2010 (9). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Toyota Camry problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name speed control, transmission & drivetrain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 48 | 2.1× fewer complaints than average | 226 | service brakes, hydraulic (21%) | 5 | — | 19–24 |
| 2001 | 34 | 2.9× fewer complaints than average | 145 | airbags (16%) | 5 | — | 19–24 |
| 2002 | 107 | about average | 475 | speed control (27%) | 4 | — | 19–24 |
| 2003 | 89 | 1.1× fewer complaints than average | 305 | speed control (36%) | 1 | — | 19–24 |
| 2004 | 85 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 309 | speed control (22%) | 3 | — | 21–24 |
| 2005 | 77 | 1.3× fewer complaints than average | 231 | speed control (26%) | 5 | — | 21–25 |
| 2006 | 40 | 2.5× fewer complaints than average | 125 | speed control (26%) | 5 | — | 21–25 |
| 2007 | 252 | 2.5× the average car's complaints | 1,055 | speed control (39%) | 10 | — | 21–34 |
| 2008 | 86 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 370 | visibility (37%) | 8 | — | 21–34 |
| 2009 | 172 | 1.7× the average car's complaints | 496 | speed control (48%) | 10 | — | 23–34 |
| 2010 | 82 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 317 | speed control (45%) | 9 | — | 23–34 |
| 2011 | 61 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 228 | speed control (23%) | 5 | ★★★★☆ | 23–33 |
| 2012 | 66 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 288 | airbags (17%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 24–40 |
| 2013 | 29 | 3.4× fewer complaints than average | 149 | transmission & drivetrain (20%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 25–40 |
| 2014 | 45 | 2.2× fewer complaints than average | 209 | speed control (19%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 25–40 |
| 2015 | 31 | 3.2× fewer complaints than average | 132 | steering (26%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 25–40 |
| 2016 | 26 | 3.8× fewer complaints than average | 103 | airbags (17%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 25–40 |
| 2017 | 22 | 4.5× fewer complaints than average | 89 | speed control (17%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 24–40 |
| 2018 | 118 | 1.2× the average car's complaints | 427 | transmission & drivetrain (26%) | 8 | ★★★★★ | 26–52 |
| 2019 | 64 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 221 | fuel or EV drive system (24%) | 6 | ★★★★★ | 26–52 |
| 2020 | 46 | 2.2× fewer complaints than average | 127 | electrical (33%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 25–52 |
| 2021 | 31 | 3.2× fewer complaints than average | 95 | airbags (42%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 25–52 |
| 2022 | 13 | 7.7× fewer complaints than average | 47 | airbags (23%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 25–52 |
| 2023 | 18 | 5.6× fewer complaints than average | 66 | electrical (15%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 25–52 |
| 2024 | 20 | 5× fewer complaints than average | 52 | body structure (21%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 25–52 |
| 2025 | 90 | about average | 172 | body structure (17%) | 6 | ★★★★★ | 44–51 |
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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