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

Midsize sedans · XV70 generation

2019 Toyota Camry: reliability, problems and cost to own

Good choice About average

It scores 51 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,459 to own, including $2,609 in repairs.

Reliability

51/100

About average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,609

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$6,000

34 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$15,045

$13,239 – $16,850, estimate

Recalls

6

on record

Owner complaints

400

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$1,366
Transmission & drivetrain$726
Driver-assist & stability$140
Electrical system$96
Fuel system$69
Brakes$62

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 2019 Toyota Camry a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 51 out of 100, about average for midsize sedans; the 2015, 2016 and 2017 scored better.

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry reliable?

It scores 51 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 400 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,609 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2019 Toyota Camry cost to own?

About $11,459 over 5 years: $2,850 in lost value, $2,609 in repairs and $6,000 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,045 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 2019 Toyota Camry have?

6 recalls on record with NHTSA.