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

Midsize sedans · XV70 generation

2021 Toyota Camry: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Well above average

It scores 96 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $10,956 to own, including $1,293 in repairs.

Reliability

96/100

Well above average

Repairs, 5 years

$1,293

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$6,375

32 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$17,361

$15,277 – $19,444, estimate

Recalls

1

on record

Owner complaints

158

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$563
Transmission & drivetrain$319
Driver-assist & stability$101
Electrical system$70
Airbags & seat belts$55
Steering$48

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 2021 Toyota Camry a year to avoid?

No. It scores 96 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.

Is the 2021 Toyota Camry reliable?

It scores 96 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 158 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,293 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2021 Toyota Camry cost to own?

About $10,956 over 5 years: $3,288 in lost value, $1,293 in repairs and $6,375 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $17,361 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 2021 Toyota Camry have?

1 recall on record with NHTSA.