The Lemon Index2013 Toyota Camry.
The 2013 Toyota Camry is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 149 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 29, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 25 to 40 mpg combined. The best Toyota Camry year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 95 YouTube videos about the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry, 14.6M views. The 2013 is the same car.
- Infotainment, battery & electrical525K views
2015-17 Toyota Camry touchscreen unresponsive not working and broken cracked screen replacement fixexp · 239K views · 4 videos - Timing chain & engine453K views
2015-2017 Toyota Camry Buying guideThe Car Care Nut · 231K views · 2 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring320K views
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How to Change Engine Oil 2012-2017 Toyota Camry (2.5L / 2AR-FE)1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 175K views · 2 videos
Show 4 more
- Transmission & shifter282K views
2014 Toyota Camry Transmission Fluid Change with the U760E737mechanic · 118K views · 3 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door248K views
Toyota Camry 2013, 2014, 2015 Air Mix motor // Blend door motor AC or Heat Control ActuatorRB The Mechanic · 100K views · 3 videos - Starter, alternator & belts243K views
2012-2014 Toyota Camry serpentine belt replacementNutzAboutBolts · 158K views · 2 videos - Brakes & ABS139K views
2012 – 2014 Toyota Camry - Replacing Front Brake Pads - Easy DIY!Dan the Fix it Man · 86K views · 2 videos
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How serious. Out of 301 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Camry year. 2013 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 4K to 60K miles on the car (222 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 9K–95K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 2K–77K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 5K–58K miles
Recalls 2
- visibility 2013
In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit.
- electrical 2013
In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing.
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 559 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- When driving, with light loads, and between 25 and 50 mph, transmission exhibits brief shudder
- Some customers have experienced amber colored oil like substance found on floor mats
- "tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty pairing…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenBrake actuator valve wear2023
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
- ClosedBrake actuator valve wear2019–2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1600–2550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The transmission shudders and hesitates on acceleration. This happens intermittently. I usually notice it when accelerating from a complete stop. It happens just before the transmission shifts to the next gear.
2013 Toyota Camry owner · NHTSA complaint 10846220
More owner reports
When accelerating from a stop the vehicle will sometimes move about 10 feet and then hesitate for about 1 to 2 seconds. It will then accelerate normally
NHTSA complaint 10925359
Car was parked engaged the car in reverse, and sudden acceleration occurred. Hit utility pole and continued going in reverse. Engine rpm red lined. The car was totaled. Third party review sponsored by Toyota will be performed.
NHTSA complaint 10587604
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Toyota Camry reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 29; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Camry year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2013 Toyota Camry problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (20%), speed control (16%) and steering (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Camry have?
2 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Camry get?
25 to 40 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Toyota Camry 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 2013 Toyota Camry problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,600 and 60,700 miles. The middle report was at 23,800 miles, from 222 complaints.
Does the 2013 Toyota Camry have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 20% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Toyota Camry cost in fuel a year?
About $1600 to $2550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Toyota Camry have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Camry year is better than the 2013?
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