2009 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2009 Toyota Camry?
252 owners have reported engine problems on the 2009 Toyota Camry, 20% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 55,000–120,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
252 complaints 20% of all 2009 complaints 82,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (181 of 252). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Camry year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2009 Toyota Camry. See all 10 recalls for this year.
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Other 2009 Toyota Camry problems
Common questions
What are common 2009 Toyota Camry engine problems?
Complaints most often name the engine, cooling system and exhaust system.
At what mileage do 2009 Toyota Camry engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 55,000–120,000 miles. The middle value is about 82,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2009 Toyota Camry engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2009 Toyota Camry. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Camry year has the most engine complaints?
The 2009 Camry, with 252 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.