Toyota Camry Years to Avoid

Why 2009 made the avoid list

2009 Toyota Camry

AvoidTop issue: speed control · 43% of complaints · median 15,000 miles

Owners report air bags that didn't deploy in crashes, plus warning lights staying on, and brakes that intermittently lose stopping power or fail with VSC, ABS, or brake alerts. Some also describe sudden unintended acceleration or sticking pedals, with dealers often unable to find a cause.

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Questions owners ask

Which Toyota Camry years should you avoid?

Counting complaints owners filed with NHTSA in each year's first five years on the road, per vehicle sold, the 2009 Camry drew the most: each more than twice the rate of a typical Camry year, spread across more than one problem area. The 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2018 also ran above average; use caution with them.

What is the best year for a used Toyota Camry?

The 2017 Camry drew the fewest complaints for its time on the road and the number sold (0.5× the rate of a typical Camry year), followed by the 2015 and 2016. Years from 2022 on haven't had five years on the road, so they aren't rated yet.

What is the most common problem with the Toyota Camry?

Across every year, the problem area owners report most is speed control (20% of complaints), followed by the brakes (13%) and the powertrain (transmission and drivetrain) (11%). A complaint can name more than one area.

Has the Toyota Camry been recalled?

Yes. NHTSA lists 44 recall campaigns covering Camry model years 2008 to 2026, the most recent in August 2026. Enter a vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether its repairs were done.