The Lemon Index2011 Toyota Camry.
The 2011 Toyota Camry is better than average by owner complaints: 228 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 61, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about speed control, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 23 to 33 mpg combined. The best Toyota Camry year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 624 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Camry year. 2011 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 19K to 78K miles on the car (439 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- wipers & visibility complaints mostly came at 49K–84K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 4K–46K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 23K–80K miles
Recalls 5
- seats 2014
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
- suspension 2014
In the affected vehicles, the rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing.
- equipment 2013
These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight ad.
Show all 5 recalls
- airbags 2013
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk…
- equipment 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE S…
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 Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 400 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of…
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Early Release | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD Early Release | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1950–2800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
2011 Toyota Camry le. Consumer states vehicle suddenly surged forward while driving
2011 Toyota Camry owner · NHTSA complaint 10334833
More owner reports
2011 Toyota Camry. Consumer states unintended shift into neutral
NHTSA complaint 10366128
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Toyota Camry reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 61; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Camry year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2011 Toyota Camry problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (23%), transmission & drivetrain (13%) and airbags (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Camry have?
5 safety recalls (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Toyota Camry get?
23 to 33 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2011 Toyota Camry safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 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 2011 Toyota Camry problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 19,000 and 78,000 miles. The middle report was at 49,000 miles, from 439 complaints.
Does the 2011 Toyota Camry have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2011 Toyota Camry cost in fuel a year?
About $1950 to $2800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Toyota Camry have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Camry year is better than the 2011?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2017 and 2016.
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