Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Toyota Camry has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 952 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V346000 TOYOTA/CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V372000 TOYOTA/AIR BAG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V302000 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA/TIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V306000 TOYOTA/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 281 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 146 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 107 complaints
- Air Bags 89 complaints
- Power Train 66 complaints
- Engine 58 complaints
Of the 952 complaints on file, 252 report a crash and 20 a fire; across all 952 complaints, owners report 135 injuries and 12 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Toyota Camry has a moderate recall history, primarily related to the airbag system, and owner complaints mainly focus on the vehicle speed control and brakes. While generally reliable, these issues result in average overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| vehicle speed control | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$600 | very common |
| service brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| hydraulic system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $180–$350 | common |
| engine cooling | 90,000–130,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
| air bags | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 120,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake pedal feel
- Engine overheating
- Airbag warning light
- Persistent engine check light
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.