2015 Toyota Camry
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Midsize sedans · XV50 generation

2016 Toyota Camry: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Well 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.

Reliability

99/100

Well above average

Repairs, 5 years

$1,200

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,286

28 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$12,138

$10,681 – $13,594, estimate

Recalls

2

on record

Owner complaints

184

filed with NHTSA

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

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Other years of the Toyota Camry

Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (100/100) and the 2018 worst (32/100).

YearReliability
202487/100
202391/100
202295/100
202196/100
202064/100
201951/100
201832/100
2017100/100
201699/100
201597/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2016 Toyota Camry a year to avoid?

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).

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Camry have?

2 recalls on record with NHTSA.