The Lemon Index2024 Toyota Camry.
The 2024 Toyota Camry is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 52 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 20, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 1 recall, and it gets 25 to 52 mpg combined. The best Toyota Camry year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 52 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Camry year. 2024 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 0K to 20K miles on the car (7 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- seats 2024
The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets.
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 75 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Leak from the engine water pump
- Condition in which a musty
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 AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1250–2550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The side mirrors plastic is melted so is the plastic on the roof and the plastic between the rear and the front door is melted
2024 Toyota Camry owner · NHTSA complaint 11606351
More owner reports
when in motion, the backseat windows can be lowered and the entire car is subject to the loudest WOOFWOOFWOOF combined with shaking, and excessive vibrating
NHTSA complaint 11629548
The car steered on its own without warning of Lane Departure
NHTSA complaint 11715530
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Toyota Camry reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 5× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 20; 100 is average). The best Toyota Camry year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2024 Toyota Camry problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (21%), airbags (12%) and automatic emergency braking (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Camry have?
1 safety recall (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Toyota Camry get?
25 to 52 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 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.
Does the 2024 Toyota Camry have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 Toyota Camry cost in fuel a year?
About $1250 to $2550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Toyota Camry have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Camry year is better than the 2024?
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