2018 Toyota Camry
Common Problems
Ranked from 288 federal NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
16 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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Engine hesitation and rough idling
65complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine hesitates and runs roughly at various speeds, often accompanied by multiple unknown warning lights illuminating.
Related recall: 18V200000
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Fuel system recall issues unresolved
47complaintsSafety riskFuel systemDespite being notified of a fuel system recall, the necessary parts remain unavailable, leaving the issue unresolved.
Related recalls: 18V108000, 20V682000, 20V012000, 25V028000
- 3
Vehicle speed control and cruise control issues
41complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle speed control and cruise control systems malfunction, causing the car to accelerate slowly or not at all.
Related recall: 19V503000
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Transmission Stall During Acceleration
40complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission stalls and revs up during hard acceleration, causing a delay in speed increase.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Brake squealing and malfunction
35complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brakes squeal loudly when backing out of a sloped driveway on cold mornings, but the issue resolves itself after a short while.
$250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V211000, 21V890000
- 6
Recall Issues with Service Brakes and Hydraulic Components
22complaintsHigh severityBrakesIssues with service brakes and hydraulic components, including delayed recall repairs and unavailability of parts.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V211000, 21V890000
- 7
Fuel pump malfunction leading to engine stalling
16complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump may stop operating, causing the engine to run rough or stall, increasing the risk of a crash during driving.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V108000, 20V682000, 20V012000, 25V028000
- 8
Transmission Jerking and Hesitation
15complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences jerking and hesitation during acceleration, making the vehicle unpredictable.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Transmission hesitation and shifting issues
13complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission hesitates to shift gears and shifts roughly, causing the car to feel unresponsive and unsafe.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Stall During Driving
9complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls during driving, often due to coolant intrusion into the engine, causing a loss of power and potential safety risks.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V200000
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Brake Assist System Malfunction
8complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake assist system intermittently fails to function properly, leading to reduced braking power and potential loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V211000, 21V890000
- 12
Steering Issues and Stiffness
8complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering becomes stiff and difficult to operate, especially during turns.
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Electrical System Issues
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalVarious electrical system issues cause malfunctions in the dashboard, warning lights, and safety features, affecting vehicle reliability.
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Engine Misfire and Sputtering
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and sputters during acceleration, leading to intermittent loss of power and fuel efficiency.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V200000
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, potentially leading to accidents.
Related recall: 19V503000
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Transmission Shuddering and Slipping
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shudders and slips at certain speeds, making it difficult to maintain a steady cruising speed.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes
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.