2018 Toyota Camry
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Midsize sedans · XV70 generation

2020 Toyota Camry: reliability, problems and cost to own

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It scores 64 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,265 to own, including $2,204 in repairs.

Reliability

64/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,204

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$6,000

34 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$16,160

$14,221 – $18,100, estimate

Recalls

3

on record

Owner complaints

275

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$1,271
Transmission & drivetrain$438
Electrical system$152
Driver-assist & stability$113
Steering$48
Airbags & seat belts$44

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 2020 Toyota Camry a year to avoid?

No. It scores 64 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry reliable?

It scores 64 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 275 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,204 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2020 Toyota Camry cost to own?

About $11,265 over 5 years: $3,061 in lost value, $2,204 in repairs and $6,000 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $16,160 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 2020 Toyota Camry have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.