Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Toyota Camry has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 602 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V732000 Premature Ball Joint Wear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 117 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 92 complaints
- Air Bags 72 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 70 complaints
- Structure 63 complaints
- Power Train 49 complaints
Of the 602 complaints on file, 107 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 602 complaints, owners report 93 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Toyota Camry has a moderate number of recalls, mainly involving front suspension and air bags, and various owner complaints. It performs reliably but has some common issues that need attention. Continued maintenance and addressing the known failure points can mitigate major costs and disruptions.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| front suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$750 | common |
| seat heater wiring | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| airbag sensor/module | 60,000–100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| brakes | 30,000–65,000 miles | $250–$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
- brake pad replacement
- coolant flush
- spark plug replacement
- tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- squeaking or clunking noises
- delayed airbag deployment
- inconsistent speed control
- humming or grinding brakes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.