Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Toyota Camry has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,294 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 #15V689000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V491000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V091000 STOP LAMP SWITCH 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 266 complaints
- Structure 225 complaints
- Engine 208 complaints
- Unknown or Other 174 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 92 complaints
- Electrical System 82 complaints
Of the 1,294 complaints on file, 151 report a crash and 19 a fire; across all 1,294 complaints, owners report 86 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,250–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Toyota Camry has an average reliability rating due to its primary issues with vehicle speed control and structural problems, supported by higher complaint counts and several recalls. However, typical Toyota durability helps keep it within average territory.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| accelerator pedal | 50,000-80,000 miles | $120–$250 | very common |
| brake light switch | 40,000-70,000 miles | $50–$150 | common |
| airbag sensor | 70,000-100,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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 and filter changes
- tire rotations and balances
- brake inspections and servicing
- coolant system flush
- air filter replacements
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- soft or unresponsive brakes
- irregular acceleration
- malfunctioning window switches
- engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.