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All cars · Toyota Camry · 2014

2014 Toyota Camry. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index45100 = average car
Complaints209NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold428,606U.S. model year
Per 100K sold49complaints
Year rank#9 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S6)FWD25 / 34 / 28Regular$2,200
2.5L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD42 / 38 / 40Regular$1,550
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD21 / 30 / 25Regular$2,500

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 8,000 and 78,000 miles. Median 36,000, from 321 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Transmission & drivetrain79,50025,700–123,00076
Speed control16,0002,300–45,00053
Electrical40,50011,300–77,00040
Engine24,9008,000–97,00039
Brakes31,40011,500–67,40028

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Speed control19%
Transmission & drivetrain13%
Engine12%
Airbags12%
Brakes10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
48067439131

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 14V715000 Nov 2014 Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm

    Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.

    Risk. Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

  • 14V576000 Sep 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

    Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

  • 13V505000 Oct 2013 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Switch/Wiring

    Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

    Risk. A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedPedestrian alert sounds20232023
ClosedBrake actuator valve wear20192021

Manufacturer communications 540

Toyota filed 540 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • When driving, with light loads, and between 25 and 50 mph, transmission exhibits brief shudder
  • 2012-2014 camry see document search button for owners letter
  • 2012-2014 camry: see document search button for owners letters

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Later Release★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Early Release★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

YouTube repair topics

95 videos about the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry, 14.6M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical4525K
Timing chain & engine2453K
Gauges, lights & wiring3320K
Oil changes & service2283K
Transmission & shifter3282K
Heat, A/C & blend door3248K
Starter, alternator & belts2243K
Brakes & ABS2139K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201161228306,510Speed control
201266288404,885Airbags
201329149408,484Transmission & drivetrain
201445209428,606Speed control
201531132429,355Steering
201626103388,616Airbags
20172289387,081Speed control

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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