Is the Toyota Camry reliable?
55% of the 117 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: 61/10055%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 56%Across 117 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
47%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
24%
Fluid leaks · Steering (hydraulic power)
22%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
22%
Share of inspected Toyota Camrys where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 26%
Good 29%
Mediocre 21%
Poor 25%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
77%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
2011 Toyota Camry · 159k mi — flagged: fault codes recently cleared, tires condition & wear, sway bars. Inspected Oct 20.
2017 Toyota Camry · 66k mi — flagged: abnormal noise. Inspected Oct 19.
The bottom line
A Camry here is a coin flip, not a safe default. Scores split between cars worth buying and cars already mediocre or poor, so the badge will not shop for you. Start underneath: oil leaks show up on 49% of these cars, tires are worn nearly as often, and torn bushings plus steering-fluid leaks turn a cheap example into a repair bill. Paint has been redone on 77% of them, so shine is not a clean history. Structural repairs are not the pattern. An active code is a reason to negotiate hard or walk.
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 (47%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (24%). 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 117 inspections · updated Oct 22, 2026
