2016 Toyota Camry: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
It scores 99 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $10,785 to own, including $1,200 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$587
Transmission & drivetrain$254
Driver-assist & stability$80
Electrical system$72
Steering$71
Body, glass & interior$37
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Equipment › Other › LabelsJun 9, 2016 · campaign 16V420000
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "T
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not de
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No. It scores 99 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.
Is the 2016 Toyota Camry reliable?
It scores 99 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,200 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2016 Toyota Camry cost to own?
About $10,785 over 5 years: $2,299 in lost value, $1,200 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $12,138 today.
What are the best years of the Toyota Camry?
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (100/100) and the 2018 worst (32/100).