Toyota Camry Years to Avoid
Every Camry model year ranked by owner complaints filed with NHTSA, with recalls and the top problem for each year.
Updated Oct 16, 2026.
Which Camry years should you avoid?
The 2009, 2008 and 2018 Camry have the most NHTSA complaints. Adjusted for how long each year has been on the road, the 2022, 2017 and 2023 models have the fewest problems.
Complaints by model year
Total complaints. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing.
Every year at a glance
| Year | Complaints | Per year | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51 | 17 | 1 | Body |
| 2023 | 64 | 16 | 2 | Electrical |
| 2022 | 62 | 12 | 1 | Airbags |
| 2021 | 157 | 26 | 1 | Airbags |
| 2020 | 275 | 39 | 3 | Electrical |
| 2019 | 398 | 50 | 6 | Transmission |
| 2018 | 748 | 83 | 8 | Transmission |
| 2017 | 148 | 15 | 3 | Airbags |
| 2016 | 184 | 17 | 2 | Airbags |
| 2015 | 271 | 23 | 1 | Steering |
| 2014 | 455 | 35 | 3 | Transmission |
| 2013 | 274 | 20 | 2 | Transmission |
| 2012 | 590 | 39 | 2 | Transmission |
| 2011 | 601 | 38 | 5 | Wipers and Visibility |
| 2010 | 604 | 36 | 9 | Acceleration |
| 2009 | 1,293 | 72 | 10 | Acceleration |
| 2008 | 933 | 49 | 8 | Wipers and Visibility |
"Per year" divides complaints by the years since that model year went on sale, so new and old years compare fairly. Highlighted rows have the most complaints.
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Common questions
What is the worst year for the Toyota Camry?
The 2009 Camry, with 1,293 complaints. Its most reported problem area is the acceleration.
What is the best year for the Toyota Camry?
Among years with at least three years of owner reports, the 2022 Camry has the fewest complaints per year on the road.
Which Toyota Camry years should I avoid?
Be most careful with the 2009, 2008 and 2018 models. Check service records and recall work before buying.