GradeToyota Camry Reliability Grade
Excellent reliability
Grade a specific Toyota Camry
Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.
The Toyota Camry earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A for its engine and an A- for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 11 midsize cars we grade. Its engine (A) and transmission (A-) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 3,166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
Toyota Camry reliability by year
Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.
Best years: 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022 and 2023
Years to avoid: 2007 (transmission slipping / rough shifting)
Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.
How long does the Toyota Camry last?
A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.
Toyota Camry vs. other midsize cars
| Model | Engine | Trans. | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | A | A- | A |
| Mazda Mazda6 | A- | A- | A- |
| Volkswagen Passat | B | A | A- |
| Nissan Maxima | A | B | A- |
| Nissan Altima | A | B | B+ |
| Honda Accord | B- | B+ | B- |
| Chrysler 200 | C+ | C+ | B- |
| Chevrolet Malibu | C+ | C | C+ |
| Kia Optima | F | C+ | C- |
| Hyundai Sonata | F | C | D |
| Ford Fusion | D | F | D |
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Is the Toyota Camry reliable?
Excellent reliability. The Toyota Camry earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A for its engine and an A- for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 11 midsize cars we grade. Its engine (A) and transmission (A-) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 3,166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
How many miles will a Toyota Camry last?
We estimate a well-maintained Toyota Camry lasts around 240,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.
What are the best years for the Toyota Camry?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Toyota Camry model years are 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
What Toyota Camry years should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Toyota Camry years to be most careful with are 2007. The 2007 grades a D overall (engine C, transmission C-), and its top engine/transmission problem is transmission slipping / rough shifting.
Is the Toyota Camry transmission reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Camry transmission an A- (excellent reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.
Is the Toyota Camry engine reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Camry engine an A (excellent reliability).