Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2010 Toyota Camry
The 2010 Toyota Camry has notable issues with vehicle speed control and has several recall campaigns. With 604 complaints and 9 recalls, buyers need to be attentive to potential issues, but data shows specific patterns mainly in speed control and seat-related recalls. Overall, be cautious, especially regarding controls and brakes.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Toyota Camry has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 604 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V040000 BRAKE TUBE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V017000 STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 167 complaints
- Unknown or Other 84 complaints
- Structure 64 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 60 complaints
- Air Bags 49 complaints
- Power Train 46 complaints
Of the 604 complaints on file, 100 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 604 complaints, owners report 60 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Accelerator pedal stuck
How to check: Examine pedal operation during all speed changes.
Airbag sensor inactive
How to check: Check airbag warning light on dashboard.
Brake tube interference
How to check: Inspect brake tubes for wear signs.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Ensure immediate smooth engine start.
Red flag: Delayed start or engine stutter
- 02
Initial acceleration
What to check: Check accelerator pedal response and feel.
Red flag: Stuck or unresponsive pedal
- 03
City driving
What to check: Feel for smooth gear changes.
Red flag: Jerky or rough shifting
- 04
Braking from speed
What to check: Listen for unusual brake noises.
Red flag: Squealing or grinding sounds
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Ensure stable acceleration and steering.
Red flag: Vibration or pulling to one side
- 06
Airbag warning check
What to check: Verify no airbag warning lights.
Red flag: Persistent airbag light on
- 07
End of test drive
What to check: Check for any fluid leaks under car.
Red flag: Visible brake or oil leaks
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the accelerator issue been addressed?
- Are there any unresolved recalls?
- Any history of airbag deployments?
- Have brakes been recently serviced?
- Are there service records for the vehicle?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Service history records
- Recall repair receipts
- Accident history report
- Title and registration
- Emissions test report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Toyota Camry at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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