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2007 Toyota Camry vs 2009 Toyota Camry

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
Complaints
3,669
rank #9 of 4,194
Recalls
7
campaigns on record
Top component
Vehicle Speed Control
413 complaints (11%)
Reported harm
386 crashes / 250 injuries
5 deaths; 80 fires
Complaints
1,611
rank #142 of 4,194
Recalls
9
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
207 complaints (13%)
Reported harm
204 crashes / 108 injuries
2 deaths; 27 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

2,058

2009 Toyota Camry has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

2

2007 Toyota Camry vs 2009 Toyota Camry

Top component overlap

Different families

Vehicle Speed Control vs Engine

2007 Toyota Camry problem mix

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 413
  • ENGINE 377
  • VISIBILITY 293
  • STRUCTURE 242
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 241

2009 Toyota Camry problem mix

  • ENGINE 207
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 202
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 174
  • STRUCTURE 122
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER 92

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2007 Toyota Camry or 2009 Toyota Camry?

2009 Toyota Camry has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,611 vs 3,669). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2009 Toyota Camry is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).