2009 Toyota Camry reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Toyota Camry — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,611
- 94 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 207 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 9
- see below
- Reported harm
- 204 reported crashes · 108 injuries · 2 deaths · 27 fires
What owners report fails — 2009 Toyota Camry
- ENGINE 207
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 202
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 174
- STRUCTURE 122
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 92
9 recalls on record for the 2009 Toyota Camry
- NHTSA 16V396000 · 2016 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 14V743000 · 2015 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing per
- NHTSA 15V689000 · 2015 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONT If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may caus
- NHTSA 13V014000 · 2013 · SEATS If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or
- NHTSA 12V491000 · 2012 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONT If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2009 Toyota Camry
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
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 2009 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 2009 Toyota Camry reliable?
NHTSA has 1,611 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Toyota Camry and 9 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (207 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Toyota Camry units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Camry?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (207), vehicle speed control (202), unknown or other (174), structure (122). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 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.