2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Common Problems
Ranked from 392 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
27 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Unintended acceleration due to accelerator pedal defect
84complaintsSafety riskOtherThe accelerator pedal may stick or cause sudden unintended acceleration, leading to crashes or near-misses.
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Melting/Sticky Dashboard Causing Glare and Visibility Issues
71complaintsSafety riskOtherDashboard material melts and becomes sticky, creating a shiny surface that reflects sunlight and headlights, causing glare and obstructing driver visibility.
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Sun Visor Failure Causing Vision Obstruction
42complaintsHigh severityOtherThe driver or passenger-side sun visor detaches or fails to stay upright, obstructing vision while driving.
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Post-recall accelerator pedal issues persisting after repair
41complaintsSafety riskOtherAfter the accelerator pedal recall repair, the vehicle continued to exhibit sluggish acceleration or sudden surges.
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Brake system failure or delayed response causing inability to stop vehicle
34complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brakes would either fail to respond promptly or not stop the vehicle effectively during sudden acceleration events.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Front and Rear Strut Leaks and Failure
27complaintsMedium severitySuspensionMultiple owners reported leaking oil from front and rear struts, requiring replacement. This issue was noted at low mileage and caused abnormal noises and handling issues.
$500–$1,200est. strut/shock replacement (pair) · 2–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Excessive Engine Oil Consumption
23complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes oil at an abnormal rate, requiring frequent oil top-ups or replacement.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Abnormal powertrain behavior including surges and hesitation
17complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle would exhibit surges during acceleration and hesitation when attempting to stop or change gears.
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Unintended acceleration due to accelerator pedal design
14complaintsSafety riskEngineVehicles experienced unintended acceleration while braking or at low speeds, often resulting in crashes. The accelerator pedal was found to be too close to the brake pedal or had design flaws.
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Engine surging or racing without driver input
9complaintsMedium severityOtherThe engine may rev or surge unexpectedly while driving or in neutral, even after recall repairs.
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Engine noise and knocking
8complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine produces loud knocking or unusual noises during operation.
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Poor headlight visibility
8complaintsMedium severityOtherHeadlights provided inadequate illumination, especially on hills or during turns, limiting visibility and requiring constant use of high beams.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Steering drift or instability at highway speeds
7complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe vehicle exhibited drifting or instability at highway speeds, requiring active correction to maintain lane position.
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Tire tread wear at low mileage
6complaintsMedium severityOtherTires showed excessive wear or balding within 2-3 years and low mileage.
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Suspension Noise and Handling Issues
5complaintsMedium severitySuspensionAbnormal noises such as squeaking, thumping, and bouncing were reported from the front and rear suspension, especially over bumps.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Airbags failing to deploy during collisions
4complaintsSafety riskOtherAirbags did not deploy during collisions despite significant impact, increasing injury risk.
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Brake Actuator Failure
4complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake actuator fails, causing the brake pedal to sink to the floor, vibrating noises, and reduced braking effectiveness.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Brake system failure or delayed response
4complaintsSafety riskOtherThe brakes failed to respond properly or caused the vehicle to lurch forward unexpectedly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Gas pedal adjustment issues post-recall repair
4complaintsMedium severityOtherAfter recall repairs, the gas pedal may be improperly adjusted, making it difficult to reach or causing unintended acceleration.
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Electrical System and Warning Light Issues
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalOwners reported intermittent alarm activation, instrument panel malfunctions, and warning lights without identifiable cause.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Engine Stalling and Power Loss
3complaintsMedium severityEngineOwners reported sudden engine stalling or power loss while driving, sometimes accompanied by the check engine light.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Engine stalling or abnormal RPM behavior
3complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine stalled or RPMs surged unexpectedly, often during low-speed driving.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Engine Stalling or Sudden RPM Drop During Acceleration
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls or experiences sudden RPM drops during acceleration, particularly after cold starts.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 24
Seat or seat belt failure during collision
3complaintsSafety riskOtherSeats or seat belts failed during collisions, leading to inadequate restraint and increased injury risk.
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Sunroof Glass Shattering Without Apparent Cause
3complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof glass shatters unexpectedly while driving, posing injury risk.
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Engine component failure (e.g., cam gear breakage)
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine experienced unexpected failures such as broken cam gears, requiring major repairs.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 27
Failure of rear window to remain intact
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe rear window shattered or exploded while the vehicle was at a complete stop, with no apparent external cause.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.