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2016 Toyota Camry
Common Problems

Ranked from 47 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. 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 to One Side

    10complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel pulls to one side when turning, indicating a potential issue with the steering mechanism or alignment.

  2. 2

    Touchscreen and Radio System Failure

    10complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The touchscreen and radio buttons fail to function properly, leading to a non-functional infotainment system.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Structural Failures

    8complaints
    High severityOther

    Structural components like the trunk torsion bar and sunroof structures fail, causing loud noises and potential injury.

    Related recall: 16V420000

  4. 4

    Airbag Deployment Failure

    7complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Airbags fail to deploy during accidents, posing a significant safety risk to occupants.

  5. 5

    Engine Stall and Power Loss

    7complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls or loses power unexpectedly, especially when turning on accessories like headlights or wipers.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Torque Converter Failure

    5complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The torque converter in the transmission fails, causing the car to pull to one side while driving.

    $1,500–$3,000est. torque converter replacement · 6–10 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Unreliable Speed Control

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The vehicle accelerates uncontrollably or fails to maintain speed, especially at intersections or on hills.

    Related recall: 16V420000

  8. 8

    Paint Delamination

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    The paint begins to peel off the vehicle, affecting the aesthetic appeal and potentially the structural integrity.

    Related recall: 16V420000

  9. 9

    Sunroof Explosion Without Impact

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The sunroof explodes without any external impact, causing glass particles to fly out and potentially injuring occupants.

    Related recall: 16V420000

  10. 10

    Sunroof Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The sunroof malfunctions, potentially causing damage or injury if it suddenly opens or closes improperly.

    Related recall: 16V420000

  11. 11

    Tire Blowout

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tires suddenly blow off the rims, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.

    Related recall: 16V420000

  12. 12

    Unexpected Acceleration During Braking

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The vehicle unexpectedly accelerates while the brakes are applied, posing a significant safety risk.

Other years & sources

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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.