Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Toyota Camry has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 754 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 #25V028000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V890000 Possible Sudden Loss of Braking Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V682000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V012000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V503000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V211000 Brake Assist Vacuum Pump may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V200000 Engine may Stall due to Incorrectly-Sized Pistons NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V108000 Incorrectly Connected Fuel Lines may Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 200 complaints
- Engine 137 complaints
- Service Brakes 131 complaints
- Unknown or Other 97 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 75 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 75 complaints
Of the 754 complaints on file, 46 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 754 complaints, owners report 45 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Toyota Camry has moderate reliability concerns. Common issues include brake and fuel system components, and some engine malfunctions. Extensive recalls have addressed fuel pumps and brake vacuum issues. While generally reliable, potential maintenance costs may vary.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Brake vacuum pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $350–$600 | common |
| Engine pistons | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
| Fuel hoses | 55,000–85,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
| Transmission | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light after starting
- Unusual fuel odors near engine
- Delayed braking response
- Rough idle or stalling
- Hard shifts in transmission
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.