2011 Toyota Camry
Common Problems
Ranked from 230 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
20 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.
- 1
Sun visor failure
71complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sun visor on the driver's side or both sides fails to stay in the up position, obstructing the driver's view.
Related recalls: 13V123000, 10V036000
- 2
Dashboard melting and becoming sticky
59complaintsHigh severityOtherThe dashboard is melting and becoming sticky, causing a glare that obstructs the driver's view.
Related recalls: 13V123000, 10V036000
- 3
Sun visor falling down
22complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sun visor on the driver's side is falling down and obstructing the driver's view.
Related recalls: 13V123000, 10V036000
- 4
Airbag Deployment Failure
21complaintsSafety riskElectricalAirbags failed to deploy during accidents, increasing the risk of injury or death for passengers and drivers.
- 5
Transmission Jerking and Harsh Shifting
21complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts roughly at low speeds, causing the car to jerk or pause during gear changes.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Unintended Acceleration
21complaintsSafety riskOtherThe vehicle experienced unintended acceleration, posing a risk of collision or loss of control.
Related recalls: 13V123000, 10V036000
- 7
Sun visor fails to stay up
20complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sun visor on the driver's side or both sides fails to stay up, obstructing the driver's view.
Related recalls: 13V123000, 10V036000
- 8
Engine sudden acceleration
6complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine accelerates suddenly without the driver's input, causing the vehicle to lose control and potentially crash.
- 9
Steering wheel pull to the right due to steering mechanism failure
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel pulls to the right, causing the car to veer off course.
- 10
Unintended acceleration while idling or at low speeds
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle suddenly accelerates while idling or at very low speeds, posing a risk of collision or injury.
- 11
Unintentional acceleration
5complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe vehicle accelerates uncontrollably, posing a risk of collision.
- 12
Dashboard melting and sticking
4complaintsLow severityOtherThe dashboard becomes sticky and shiny, causing glare and reduced visibility.
Related recalls: 13V123000, 10V036000
- 13
Excessive oil consumption
4complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe engine consumes excessive oil, requiring frequent refills and potential engine damage.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Airbags do not deploy
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe airbags do not deploy during a collision, potentially increasing the risk of injury.
- 15
Steering assist failure
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering required excessive input to maintain lane, especially at high speeds.
- 16
Transmission issues
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences issues such as gear slipping and pulse, causing discomfort and potential loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Steering issues at high speeds
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering becomes difficult to control at high speeds, requiring constant input from the driver.
- 18
Steering wheel shake at various speeds
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel shakes at various speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
- 19
Transmission shift judder at idle
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts roughly at idle, causing a lag in RPM and a punchy feeling in the transmission.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Wiper system malfunction
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe wipers malfunctioned, causing reduced visibility during rain or snow.
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.