Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Toyota Camry has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 455 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V715000 Ball Joint may Detach from Left Lower Arm NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V576000 Fuel may Leak from Fuel Delivery Pipe NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V505000 Wiper Switch May Fail/FMVSS 104 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 128 complaints
- Unknown or Other 71 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 64 complaints
- Engine 57 complaints
- Electrical System 55 complaints
- Air Bags 42 complaints
Of the 455 complaints on file, 60 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 455 complaints, owners report 41 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Toyota Camry has an average reliability rating. While it has only three recalls, there are numerous complaints about the power train, engine, and electrical system. This suggests moderate reliability issues but a generally manageable cost of ownership. However, limited recall data means uncertainties persist.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| Engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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
- Brake inspections
- Coolant replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery check and replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Delayed gear shifting
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Irregular idling
- Decreased fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.