The Lemon Index2016 Toyota Camry.
The 2016 Toyota Camry is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 103 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 26, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, 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 2016 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
How to Replace Headlight Bulbs 2012-2017 Toyota CamryTRQ · 139K views · 3 videos - Oil changes & service283K views
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
Before you buy, watch
2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6 Start Up, Test Drive, and In Depth ReviewSaabkyle04 · 773K views
2015 Toyota Camry Review - First DriveAutoGuide.com · 469K views
2016 Toyota Camry Start Up, Road Test, and Review 2.5 L 4-CylinderCamerons Car Reviews · 343K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 189 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Camry year. 2016 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 8K to 62K miles on the car (120 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 21K–72K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 38K–66K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 7K–50K miles
Recalls 2
- equipment 2016
The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories.
- airbags 2016
The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated.
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 291 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "tsb: some 2016 model year vehicles equipped with entune audio (version uu.10.48), entune…
- "tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty pairing…
- Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: *Difficulty to pair the…
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 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 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
If my wheel's are turned when I turn my car off the car pulls really hard that direction when I start it again. Right or left it doesn't matter just switch ever direction my wheels where pointed when I turned it off.
2016 Toyota Camry owner · NHTSA complaint 11266514
More owner reports
Steering gets real stiff when engine is on .[cannot turn] stationary and in motion position at all times.
NHTSA complaint 11097189
Hit on driver door and passenger hit real hard the side bags didn't deploy turning in a left hand lane was hit
NHTSA complaint 11170073
Quick answers
Is the 2016 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2016 Toyota Camry problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (17%), steering (16%) and speed control (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Camry have?
2 safety recalls (latest: equipment). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Toyota Camry get?
25 to 40 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2016 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 2016 Toyota Camry problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 8,800 and 62,000 miles. The middle report was at 28,900 miles, from 120 complaints.
Does the 2016 Toyota Camry have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2016 Toyota Camry cost in fuel a year?
About $1600 to $2550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Toyota Camry have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Camry year is better than the 2016?
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