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2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Common Problems

Ranked from 44 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

12 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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  1. 1

    Steering pull or wander

    11complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel pulls to the left or right while driving, causing the car to veer off course.

  2. 2

    Airbag malfunction

    8complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Airbags do not deploy during collisions, leading to potential injury risks.

  3. 3

    Brake System Failure

    6complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system malfunctions, causing the car to roll away or not respond properly during braking.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls intermittently when the stop-start system engages, especially when using accessories like headlights, turn signals, or wipers.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Sunroof noise and issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Unusual noises and issues with the sunroof, particularly when turning on uneven surfaces.

  6. 6

    Erratic Acceleration and Power Loss

    2complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The car experiences erratic acceleration and sudden loss of power, especially when transitioning from stop to go.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Power steering noise during turns

    2complaints
    Low severitySteering

    Loud noises occur when turning the steering wheel, especially on uneven surfaces.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Steering column collapse

    2complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering column collapses under pressure, posing a risk of loss of control.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Sunroof Explosions

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof suddenly explodes, causing glass to enter the cabin and potentially injuring occupants.

  10. 10

    Sunroof Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The sunroof unexpectedly shatters or malfunctions, posing a safety risk.

  11. 11

    Transmission Issues Leading to Unsafe Driving Conditions

    2complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission issues cause the car to accelerate uncontrollably without the use of the gas pedal, posing a significant safety risk.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Unintended Acceleration

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The car accelerates unintentionally, often after braking, posing a significant safety risk.

Other years & sources

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid2017 Toyota Camry HybridAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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.