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Toyota Camry: common problems & condition

102
Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
59/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100
52%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 55%



Across 102 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
54%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
51%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
25%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
25%
Fluid leaks · Steering (hydraulic power)
25%

Share of inspected Toyota Camrys where each item was flagged.

How they score

Excellent 24% Good 28% Mediocre 22% 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%
12%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
How long does a Camry stay good?
Good cars by mileage
0 25 50 75 100 40–60k mi: 89% in good shape (9 cars) 60–80k mi: 88% in good shape (8 cars) 80–100k mi: 38% in good shape (8 cars) 100–120k mi: 63% in good shape (19 cars) 120–140k mi: 53% in good shape (15 cars) 140–160k mi: 56% in good shape (9 cars) 160–180k mi: 15% in good shape (13 cars) 180–200k mi: 0% 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) 8 years old: 86% in good shape (7 cars) 9 years old: 45% in good shape (11 cars) 10 years old: 45% in good shape (11 cars) 12 years old: 38% in good shape (8 cars) 13 years old: 33% in good shape (6 cars) 14 years old: 43% in good shape (7 cars) 15 years old: 40% in good shape (10 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 ~$13k buy? A used Toyota Camry typically sells for around $12,565 — 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

2013 Toyota Camry · 106k mi — flagged: oil leaks, cv joints, cracked or torn suspension bushings. Inspected Aug 24.
2018 Toyota Camry · 115k mi — flagged: fault codes recently cleared, tires condition & wear, power windows. Inspected Aug 23.
The bottom line

These Camrys split into keepers and headaches, and the paint job will not tell you which. Repaint is so common it is almost the baseline, so treat fresh panels as noise and go straight under the hood. Oil leaks show up on 54 percent of them; hydraulic steering leaks and torn suspension bushings are the next things to put your hands on, then the tires and a code scan. A dry engine, intact bushings, and a clean scan is the one to buy. Stack an active leak with cracked rubber and you walk or cut the price hard.

FAQ
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Is the Toyota Camry reliable?
52% of the 102 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 (54%), tires condition & wear (51%), active error codes (25%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 12% 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 102 inspections · updated Aug 27, 2026