Toyota Camry Reliability: How Long Will It Last?

Geoffrey Piehl
Feb 21, 2022

The top-selling Toyota Camry is a practical midsize sedan with award-winning reliability, capable of reaching 300,000 miles. Despite a few problem years, the Camry seems to age effortlessly, and data shows Camrys are twice as likely as the average car to reach at least 200,000 miles.

2022 Toyota Camry - Photo by Toyota

Key Points

  • Reports of Toyota Camrys reaching 200,000 to 300,000 miles and beyond are common.
  • Data shows that Camrys are twice as likely as the average car to reach 200,000 miles.
  • Toyota’s manufacturing process and strict quality standards prioritize vehicle reliability.
  • Following manufacturer-recommended maintenance guidelines enables the Toyota Camry to reach and exceed 300,000 miles.

2016 Toyota Camry- Photo by Toyota

Reports Find the Toyota Camry is Twice as Likely as the Average Car to Reach 200,000 Miles

The Toyota Camry has been America’s best-selling car for almost 20 years straight. Kudos to Toyota’s premier engineering ability, because boastful Camry-owners can be found in comment sections across online forums raving about their vehicle’s high milestones.

A significant number of owners report seeing their Toyota Camry’s odometer reach between 100,000 to 200,000 miles. Some owners even report mileage as high as 300,000 and beyond.

According to reliability studies conducted by automotive research firm iSeeCars, the Toyota Camry is nearly twice as likely to reach 200,000 miles over the average car. The report also found that 8.5 percent of original Toyota Camry owners kept their vehicle for 15-plus years, which is almost 1.5 times longer than the average car.

2005 Toyota Camry - Photo by Toyota

Following Recommended Maintenance Guidelines will Get the Toyota Camry to 300,000 Miles and Beyond

To get the most reliability and longevity out of their vehicle, Camry owners should, of course, follow all manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance schedules. Currently, Repair Pal reports that the annual maintenance cost of a 2021 Toyota Camry is less than $400.

For context, the annual maintenance cost of a 2010 Toyota Camry is also under $400, per Repair Pal. Typically, the Camry has lower five-year maintenance costs than its competitors.

The Truth About Cars reported on a 2004 Toyota Camry V6’s journey to 350,000 miles, only mentioning routine oil changes and light maintenance needed over its 15 years.

2014 Toyota Camry - Photo by Toyota

Toyota Camry Wins Auto Awards and Recognition for Longevity, but a Few Model Years may not Go the Distance

Overall, Toyota has not embraced certain industry trends, such as engine downsizing and turbocharging. Instead, the automaker is pivoting toward its proven strengths with electrification for power enhancements in preparation for Toyota’s shift to full-electrification.

Most recently, the 2021 Toyota Camry earned several awards, including IIHS Top Safety Pick, a five-star overall safety rating with the NHTSA, and it was named Best Resale Value in Its Class by Kelley Blue Book.

Unfortunately, a few Camry model years have been uncharacteristically problematic for Toyota in the past decade and thus likely won’t last as many miles nor years as Toyotas from other model years.

Specifically, Camrys from the sixth-generation experienced significant engine issues, including 2007-2010 and 2018 models. Subsequent quality control lapses prove no automaker is perfect, not even Toyota.

Toyota Camry can Take Drivers Over 100,000 Miles, and Past 300,000 when Taken Care of Properly

The Toyota Camry’s history of good reliability is unmatched. With many more Camrys lasting many more miles than similar cars, Toyota has proven the vehicle can be a long-lasting, reliable car.

The addition of updated passive and active safety features, and driver-assist technology to standard vehicle packages will likely impact a vehicle’s long-term reliability.

Taking care of a Toyota Camry and ensuring all recommended maintenance schedules are followed will help keep Camrys on the road for well over 100,000 miles, and up to 300,000 and more.

Photos: Toyota

Owner Reviews

accountCircle John on January 3, 2024
Reliability and an old toyota go hand in hand
My 2000 Camry is old, nearly a quarter of a century, but it goes well. Parts are still available, and the engine does not use any oil. Wiring may need some help, as the side mirrors dont move without blowing a fuse. That I can live with until I need a major service done. I wont get rid of it, and certainly at my age do not wish to buy an EV or hybrid. It recently took me on a 2400 Kilometer trip, and was fully loaded. It complained about the load so I changed the rear shockers, when I got back. Easy to work on, and after a small EGR hose dropped of, I ended cleaning the air intake pollution valve (what ever its called), and later on located the hose.. Put it back on and it has purred like a kitten since then, even at idle. Having owned various prehistoric cars (Pre Toyota I mean) I can only say Thank you Toyota. This one stays with me till burial time. Its my treasure. Its the only thing in the world today which makes sense, when others are trying to delete 200 years of technology for EV's which are not even environmentally friendly.
accountCircle Ed Smith on September 30, 2023
1997 Camry 350,000 miles and still going strong.
I bought a used Camry 8 years ago in 2015. It had just over 200,000 miles on it then. I bought as a temporary vehicle while my Dodge minivan was having major body work due to an accident. An older expert body man who worked from his home was fixing it and he told me it could take 6 months to finish. I've had the Camry ever since and wouldn't dream of parting with it. Now, the suspension is getting in bad shape. Factory shocks and axles, the rack and pinion was replaced with a used one right after I bought it; it didn't hold up. Now, I'm about to do something I've never done before. I'm going to spend $2000 approx on that car. Replace all suspension, windshield that is cracked, paint the car to original color and replace the AC compressor that goes off and on. Never spent that much money on such an old vehicle before. I have someone who is going to give me free (mostly free) labor, so it will cost less than taking it to a shop, except for the paint job. The car is strong enough that I'll get my money back.....I hope.
accountCircle Bill Wiliams on February 23, 2022
Worst Car I've Ever Owned: Toyota Camry
Just Paid $3100 to replace the heater/AC blend door. The rod moving the blend door as well as the gears are plastic and broken. $2600 in labor and $600 for the blend door box that also houses the heater core. What a messed-up configuration. Had to tear down the whole front part of the car, Dash, radio, underbelly of the dash, basically the there were not parts untouched in front of the driver as well as passengers side. Should never have bought foreign. The next car will be American. 2014 Toyota Camry with 60k
accountCircle Beth K on February 23, 2022
Sensible and Reliable Is The Toyota Camry
I bought my 2014 Toyota Camry certified pre-owned with 28k miles on it. I find it comfortable with plenty of headroom and legroom. However, I do think the backseat could have been made to provide an extra 2-3 inches of legroom for added comfort. I have had no problems or issues with my Camry since purchasing it. Performance-wise, I think it does fine, but I expected it to get better gas mileage than it is currently. It averages about 395 miles to the tank.
accountCircle Caro H on January 28, 2022
The 2020 Toyota Camry: Top Performance Car
My Toyota Camry, 2020, is an excellent car. When entering a freeway it has plenty of 'zip' to get in your lane. It is consistently reliable. It never ever stalls, just needs general maintenance ie oil change, tire rotation, etc. It has a great feature, the backup camera, which lets me back out of any parking space and I can see clearly what might be behind me.
accountCircle Cindy P on September 29, 2021
The Great & Reliable 2019 Toyota Camry.
It is a 4 cylinder, but it has the guts to move and must be careful, as it is easy to speed in this car. Lane diversion notice, collision notice. The rear camera makes backing up very easy. Very good and reliable vehicle, and would definitely consider buying another Camry. Toyota has always been a reliable brand, and this car falls in that category also.
accountCircle Karen K on February 23, 2022
Toyota Camry: Not As Reliable As I Thought It Would Be
I have had more problems with this car than any other. I thought Toyota's were supposed to be very reliable, but mine has been everything except that. I have had countless issues with it including shock problems, headlight problems, and more. I have probably spent over $5,000 in auto repairs in the last 2 years on this car.
accountCircle Thomas Kilcrease on February 23, 2023
NoWorries!
I purchased my 2015 Camry LE new in early 2015 and this year 2023 something went wrong with the car ... The battery died. It is the only thing that has gone wrong with the car since it was purchased. I've had many vehicles over my lifetime, and this Camry is without a doubt the most reliable vehicle I've owned.
accountCircle Phil S on February 23, 2022
The Toyota Camry's Performance Is Okay
The four-cylinder older model Toyota Camry autos are just ok. They seem pretty reliable based on maintenance on the car. The car is pretty roomy inside, but the car is large and sometimes difficult to maneuver. The gas mileage is pretty bad compared to other 4 cylinder cars. Performance is just ok.
accountCircle Craig S on November 28, 2021
Reliable, Inexpensive, And Simple Up-Keep: 2004 Toyota Camry
It has been extremely reliable with very little time in a shop. As long as you keep up with the regular maintenance, such as oil changes, rotating the tires, and checking fluid levels it will last a very long time. One of the best reliable vehicles for a decent price.
accountCircle Lauren C on February 23, 2022
The Toyota Camry Didn't Met My Exceptions
This car has been very reliable, however, it is very small and is very short to the ground. For how small the car is I expected to get better gas mileage than 22-24 mpg. It is a very reliable car and has had little to no issues with the actual run of the vehicle.
accountCircle Kiley D on July 2, 2021
2005 Toyota Camry Is Reliable And Affordable.
My Camry has a great interior for being 13 years old. Also, you cannot go wrong with a sunroof. Gas mileage is also a huge plus. But, I have driven newer Camrys and the '05 has one of the worst turning radiuses. It has been completely reliable.
accountCircle La H on February 23, 2022
My Review Of The 2014 Toyota Camry
My Toyota gets good gas mileage and I have not had any performance issues. There has been 1 recall but I took it to the dealership and they handled it with no problem. As long as you keep up with the maintenance, this vehicle is great.
accountCircle Nancy F on February 23, 2022
2014 Toyota Camry: Reliable, Smooth Ride, And Great Mileage.
Toyota stands by its name for a good quality car. This car runs smoothly, has good gas mileage, and has caused no major issues in 4 years. If you are not looking for high-tech, this car fits the bill. Reliable, smooth-running car.
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Geoff Piehl has been covering industry trends for many popular automotive websites for over two years. He is a longtime content creator for the IB Auto Group, and in addition to contributing to Vehicle History his byline can be found on Club Lexus and Ford Trucks.
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