The Lemon Index2018 Toyota Camry.
The 2018 Toyota Camry is worse than average by owner complaints: 427 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 118, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 26 to 52 mpg combined. The best Toyota Camry year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 778 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Camry year. 2018 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 3K to 48K miles on the car (356 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 1K–26K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 3K–60K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 4K–39K miles
Recalls 8
- fuel system, gasoline 2025
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- brakes 2021
The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show all 8 recalls
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500,…
- equipment 2019
The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect.
- brakes 2018
During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
- engine 2018
The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall.
- fuel system, gasoline 2018
These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment.
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 375 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- REVISION NOTICE February 16, 2018 Rev2: ?
- Condition where the volume cannot be
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 Hybrid 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1250–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
While driving the car jerks when going into the next gear. It feels like the transmission is slipping. It seems like it don't know what hear to go in at times
2018 Toyota Camry owner · NHTSA complaint 11189722
More owner reports
Car keeps stalling while getting on the gas and sometimes between gear's
NHTSA complaint 11395098
Transmission stalls when accelerating and revs when accelerating to higher speeds.
NHTSA complaint 11302293
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Toyota Camry reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 118; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Camry year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2018 Toyota Camry problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (26%), engine (20%) and brakes (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Camry have?
8 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Camry get?
26 to 52 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 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 2018 Toyota Camry problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,900 and 48,000 miles. The middle report was at 17,000 miles, from 356 complaints.
Does the 2018 Toyota Camry have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 26% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2018 Toyota Camry cost in fuel a year?
About $1250 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Toyota Camry have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Camry year is better than the 2018?
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