2018 Toyota Camry reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Toyota Camry — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,078
- 554 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 185 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 8
- see below
- Reported harm
- 82 reported crashes · 74 injuries · 10 fires
What owners report fails — 2018 Toyota Camry
- POWER TRAIN 185
- ENGINE 130
- SERVICE BRAKES 128
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 96
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 71
8 recalls on record for the 2018 Toyota Camry
- NHTSA 25V028000 · 2025 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 21V890000 · 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:V A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 20V682000 · 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 20V012000 · 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V503000 · 2019 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Toyota Camry reliable?
NHTSA has 1,078 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Toyota Camry and 8 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (185 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Toyota Camry units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Camry?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (185), engine (130), service brakes (128), unknown or other (96). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 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.