Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Toyota Camry
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).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Toyota Camry has an average reliability rating. Concerns over vehicle speed control and brakes are notable from recalls and complaints. Other issues, like airbags and acceleration pedals, are less severe but still notable. Despite these, the Camry remains a reliable option overall with manageable costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| accelerator pedal | 50,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| brake tube | 40,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| airbag sensor | 70,000–120,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
| windshield wipers | 30,000–60,000 miles | $30–$100 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Brake pads and rotors every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid every 60,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
- Rotate tires every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Inconsistent acceleration
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Airbag warning light
- Engine misfires
- Unresponsive steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.