2019 Toyota Camry
Common Problems
Ranked from 151 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 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 performance issues including stalling and delayed acceleration
44complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls and experiences delayed acceleration, impacting overall vehicle performance.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Stall During Acceleration
42complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls during acceleration, causing the vehicle to lose power and become difficult to control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Transmission Fluid Contamination
37complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fluid becomes contaminated with metal particles, indicating a possible internal failure or wear.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Transmission Whining and Noise
33complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission produces a whining or grinding noise during acceleration, indicating a potential issue with the transmission components.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electrical system malfunctions causing multiple warning lights and system failures
24complaintsSafety riskElectricalMultiple electrical system malfunctions trigger warning lights and system failures, affecting vehicle performance.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Unintended Braking and Refusal to Accelerate
8complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe vehicle experiences unintended braking and refusal to accelerate, posing a significant safety risk to the driver and passengers.
Related recall: 21V890000
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Fuel System Odor and Vapor Issues
5complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThere is an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle, and vapor issues occur, potentially increasing the risk of fire.
Related recalls: 20V682000, 20V012000
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Steering Power Issues
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering system experiences issues, including low steering power and unexpected steering behavior.
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Airbag deployment failures
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalIn accidents, airbags failed to deploy, increasing the risk of injury or death.
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Unintended acceleration
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe car accelerates uncontrollably, especially on highways or when changing lanes, posing a significant safety risk.
Related recalls: 19V503000, 19V244000
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.