How reliable is the Toyota Camry?
Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Toyota Camry consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 1,768 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 87.8%.
Toyota Camry reliability by year
How the Toyota Camry performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 87.8% | 72,964 km |
| 1997 | 75.2% | — |
| 1998 | 76.7% | — |
| 1999 | 76.6% | — |
| 2002 | 81.9% | — |
| 2003 | 81.6% | — |
| 2006 | 81.8% | 67,046 km |
| 2007 | 84.1% | 48,418 km |
| 2008 | 85.5% | 51,991 km |
| 2019 | 94.8% | 111,310 km |
| 2020 | 95.3% | 60,373 km |
| 2021 | 95.6% | — |
| 2023 | 99% | — |
| 2024 | 98.6% | — |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Toyota Camry as a model. The reliability of any individual Toyota Camry also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Toyota Camry consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 88%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Toyota Camry?
Common-issue data for this model is still being aggregated. Run a free VIN check to see the issues recorded for the specific vehicle you're looking at.
What mileage is normal for a Toyota Camry?
For a typical Toyota Camry, owner-reported average mileage works out to about — at 3 years, 72,964 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Toyota Camry before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.