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Toyota Camry: common problems & condition

110
Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
59/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100
53%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 56%



Across 110 used Toyota Camrys we inspected, this model scores a little below average — average condition 59/100 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
51%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
49%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
25%
Fluid leaks · Steering (hydraulic power)
24%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
24%

Share of inspected Toyota Camrys where each item was flagged.

How they score

Excellent 24% Good 29% Mediocre 21% Poor 26%
Hidden history

What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.

79%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
5%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
15%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 24%
How long does a Camry stay good?
Good cars by mileage
0 25 50 75 100 40–60k mi: 90% in good shape (10 cars) 60–80k mi: 89% in good shape (9 cars) 80–100k mi: 38% in good shape (8 cars) 100–120k mi: 65% in good shape (20 cars) 120–140k mi: 53% in good shape (15 cars) 140–160k mi: 55% in good shape (11 cars) 160–180k mi: 14% in good shape (14 cars) 180–200k mi: 0% in good shape (5 cars) 200–220k mi: 20% in good shape (5 cars) 40k 80k 120k 160k 200k mileage when we inspected it
Good cars by age
0 25 50 75 100 2 years old: 100% in good shape (5 cars) 3 years old: 60% in good shape (5 cars) 8 years old: 88% in good shape (8 cars) 9 years old: 45% in good shape (11 cars) 10 years old: 50% in good shape (12 cars) 11 years old: 80% in good shape (5 cars) 12 years old: 44% in good shape (9 cars) 13 years old: 33% in good shape (6 cars) 14 years old: 50% in good shape (8 cars) 15 years old: 36% in good shape (11 cars) 2y 4y 6y 8y 10y 12y 14y 16y vehicle age when we inspected it

Share of Toyota Camrys in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.

What else does ~$12k buy? A used Toyota Camry typically sells for around $12,286 — compare the odds of getting a good car across every make at that budget. Compare →
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Straight from recent Toyota Camry reports

2006 Toyota Camry · 204k mi — flagged: smoothness, oil leaks, oil sludge. Inspected Sep 28.
2018 Toyota Camry · 71k mi — flagged: belts, fault codes recently cleared, worn brake rotors. Inspected Sep 22.
The bottom line

Expect bodywork and leaks. Repaint shows on 79 percent of these Camrys, so confirm the structure is clean before you buy the shine. Oil leaks hit 51 percent, so start under the hood, then check tire wear, torn suspension bushings, power-steering fluid, and active error codes. Seeps plus worn rubber are a negotiation, not a win. Pile on steering leaks or cracked bushings and walk unless the price already covers the work; stacked oil, steering, and electronics faults on a resprayed body are your cue to leave.

FAQ
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Is the Toyota Camry reliable?
53% of the 110 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 59/100 — it scores a little below average.
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What are the most common problems on a used Toyota Camry?
The items we flag most often are oil leaks (51%), tires condition & wear (49%), 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 110 inspections · updated Oct 1, 2026