Toyota Camry years to avoid, and the best years to buy
No Toyota Camry year we rate stands out as one to avoid: every one scores at least 25 out of 100. The best years to buy are 2015, 2016 and 2017; the weakest is the 2018 (32/100).
Well above average for its class. Expected repairs: $1,043 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $503 over 5 years. 3 recalls, 148 owner complaints.
Well above average for its class. Expected repairs: $1,200 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $587 over 5 years. 2 recalls, 184 owner complaints.
Well above average for its class. Expected repairs: $1,396 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $645 over 5 years. 1 recall, 271 owner complaints.
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Questions people ask
What are the Toyota Camry years to avoid?
No Toyota Camry year we rate stands out as one to avoid: every one scores at least 25 out of 100. The best years to buy are 2015, 2016 and 2017; the weakest is the 2018 (32/100).
What is the best year of the Toyota Camry to buy used?
The 2017 scores best for reliability (100/100) of the years we rate.