2002 Toyota Camry reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2002 Toyota Camry — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,183
- 22 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- 243 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 324 reported crashes · 173 injuries · 15 deaths · 24 fires
What owners report fails — 2002 Toyota Camry
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 243
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 61
- ENGINE 58
- AIR BAGS 57
- TIRES 46
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2002 Toyota Camry 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Toyota Camry reliable?
NHTSA has 1,183 consumer complaints on record for the 2002 Toyota Camry. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (243 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2002 Toyota Camry units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota Camry?
Owners most often report problems with: vehicle speed control (243), service brakes, hydraulic (61), engine (58), air bags (57). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2002 Toyota Camry?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.