Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Toyota Camry has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 591 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V442000 Clogged A/C Drain may cause Air Bags to Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 142 complaints
- Unknown or Other 81 complaints
- Air Bags 75 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 67 complaints
- Electrical System 62 complaints
- Structure 61 complaints
Of the 591 complaints on file, 84 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 591 complaints, owners report 65 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Toyota Camry shows average reliability, with some common issues reported. Key concerns include power train and electrical system problems. Recalls on the airbag system and electrical malfunctions indicate potential safety risks. Overall, maintenance costs should remain reasonable but plan for possible repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Air bags | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| Vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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 inspections and replacements
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Transmission fluid changes
- Engine air filter replacements
- Coolant flushes
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noises
- Flashing or warning dashboard lights
- Erratic airbag indicator
- Irregular engine idle
- Unexpected changes in speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.