Is the Toyota Camry reliable?
54% of the 123 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 60/100 — it scores about average.
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Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections60/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/10054%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 56%Across 123 used Toyota Camrys we inspected, this model scores about average — average condition 60/100 vs 61 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.
What we found
Most common faults
Oil leaks · Engine
49%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
46%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
25%
Fluid leaks · Steering (hydraulic power)
22%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
21%
Share of inspected Toyota Camrys where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 25%
Good 29%
Mediocre 21%
Poor 24%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
76%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 74%
4%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
15%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 24%
How long does a Camry stay good?
Good cars by mileage
Good cars by age
Share of Toyota Camrys in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; a band under 20 cars follows the nearby bands, so a run above the all-cars line stays above it, and a band of 20 or more uses the rate we measured; where a band has too few cars, the line follows the trend between the bands on either side; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.
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Straight from recent Toyota Camry reports
2007 Toyota Camry · 175k mi — flagged: dirty or low engine oil, worn brake rotors, anti-lock braking system / vehicle stability control / traction control. Inspected Nov 4.
2019 Toyota Camry · 142k mi — flagged: abnormal noise, crankcase gas pressure, oil leaks. Inspected Nov 2.
The bottom line
A Camry badge does not buy you a good car. Condition runs the full range, so the one in front of you has to earn the price. Look first for oil leaks — they show up on 49% of these — then tire wear, torn suspension bushings, power-steering fluid leaks, and active codes. A repainted panel is ordinary and structural repairs are rare, so skip the paint drama. Cleared codes are less common than on the wider fleet, which is a small comfort, not a free pass. If oil, tires, and bushings are all bad together, negotiate hard or walk; that combination is common enough that you can find a cleaner one.
FAQ
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What are the most common problems on a used Toyota Camry?
The items we flag most often are oil leaks (49%), tires condition & wear (46%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (25%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 15% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 123 inspections · updated Nov 11, 2026
