2018 Toyota Camry
2018 model shown · Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0

Midsize sedans · XV70 generation

2018 Toyota Camry: reliability, problems and cost to own

Fair Below average

It scores 32 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,013 to own, including $3,360 in repairs.

Reliability

32/100

Below average

Repairs, 5 years

$3,360

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$6,000

34 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$14,006

$12,325 – $15,687, estimate

Recalls

8

on record

Owner complaints

754

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$1,711
Transmission & drivetrain$900
Driver-assist & stability$204
Electrical system$138
Brakes$112
Steering$108

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 2018 Toyota Camry a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 32 out of 100, below average for midsize sedans; the 2015, 2016 and 2017 scored better.

Is the 2018 Toyota Camry reliable?

It scores 32 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 754 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,360 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2018 Toyota Camry cost to own?

About $12,013 over 5 years: $2,653 in lost value, $3,360 in repairs and $6,000 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $14,006 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 2018 Toyota Camry have?

8 recalls on record with NHTSA.