Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Toyota Camry has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 184 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 #16V420000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V215000 Occupant Classification System/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 34 complaints
- Air Bags 31 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
- Structure 20 complaints
Of the 184 complaints on file, 41 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 184 complaints, owners report 35 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,800–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Toyota Camry is rated average for reliability. While it has relatively few major recall issues, there are moderate complaints about airbags and steering, which can lead to repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | rare |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Air filter change every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Delayed airbag deployment
- Braking system noises
- Erratic vehicle speed control
- Unresponsive electricals
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.