2012 TOYOTA CAMRY PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Camry 2.0 (148 Hp) Automatic
Camry 2.5 (178 Hp) Automatic
Camry 2.5 (181 Hp) Automatic
Camry 2.5 (200 Hp) Hybrid e-CVT
Camry 3.5 V6 (249 Hp) Automatic
Camry 3.5 V6 (268 Hp) Automatic
Camry 3.5 V6 (275 Hp) Automatic

Issues by Year
Years to avoid. Click on columns for details
Malfunction Modules
Common Complaints and Reliability
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1. Engine & Transmission Issues
- Sudden unintended acceleration, leading to crashes
- Hesitation and sluggish acceleration, making merging dangerous
- Transmission getting stuck between gears and requiring a restart to respond
- Engine stalling while driving, causing sudden power loss
- Fuel pump turning on unexpectedly while the car is off, creating fire hazards
- Vehicle lurching backward unpredictably while in reverse
- Rodents chewing through engine wiring due to soy-based insulation
- Sudden unintended acceleration, leading to crashes
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2. Braking & Stability Issues
- Brake pedal sinking to the floor, reducing stopping power
- ABS system failing intermittently, increasing stopping distances
- Emergency braking system engaging unexpectedly, causing sudden stops
- Regenerative braking system failure in Camry Hybrid models
- Parking brake failing to hold the vehicle in place
- Brake pedal sinking to the floor, reducing stopping power
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3. Steering & Suspension Issues
- Steering wheel pulling to the left or right, requiring constant correction
- Vehicle veering unexpectedly, especially at high speeds
- Clunking noise from front and rear suspension when hitting bumps
- Steering becoming vague and unpredictable, making highway driving difficult
- Steering wheel pulling to the left or right, requiring constant correction
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4. Electrical & Infotainment System Problems
- Battery draining overnight, requiring frequent jump-starts
- Infotainment system freezing, Bluetooth disconnecting randomly
- Dashboard warning lights appearing unexpectedly
- Collision detection system triggering false alerts and unnecessary braking
- GPS navigation system providing incorrect directions
- Battery draining overnight, requiring frequent jump-starts
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5. Safety & Airbag Concerns
- Airbags failing to deploy in serious crashes
- Airbags deploying unexpectedly in minor accidents, causing injuries
- Seatbelt mechanisms failing to retract properly
- Pre-collision system failing to detect obstacles, increasing crash risk
- Airbags failing to deploy in serious crashes
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6. Structural & Visibility Issues
- Sunroof spontaneously exploding while driving
- Windshield cracking easily from minor impacts
- Rear window defroster lines reflecting excessive light at night, obstructing visibility
- Trunk lid closing unexpectedly, causing injuries to users
- Weak paint on the lower bumper, leading to excessive chipping
- Sunroof spontaneously exploding while driving
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7. Fuel System Problems
- Fuel pump failure leading to unexpected engine stalls
- Fuel gauge displaying incorrect levels, leading to unexpected shutdowns
- Fuel leaks inside the cabin causing strong gasoline odor
- Fuel pump failure leading to unexpected engine stalls
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8. Tire & Wheel Problems
- Premature tire blowouts and excessive wear
- Excessive road noise caused by defective tires
- Unstable handling due to poor wheel alignment
- Premature tire blowouts and excessive wear
Other Models
- 4Runner Number of complaints: 6653
- 86 Number of complaints: 13
- Avalon Number of complaints: 3905
- Avalon Hybrid Number of complaints: 66
- Avensis Number of complaints: 2
- C-HR Number of complaints: 221
- Camry Number of complaints: 20484
- Camry Hybrid Number of complaints: 1556
- Cavalier Number of complaints: 2
- Celica Number of complaints: 513
- Corolla Number of complaints: 13040
- Corolla Cross Number of complaints: 278
- Corolla Cross Hybrid Number of complaints: 2
- Corolla Hatchback Number of complaints: 2
- Corolla Hybrid Number of complaints: 3
- Corolla iM Number of complaints: 24
- Corona Number of complaints: 2
- Corona Station Wagon Number of complaints: 1
- Cressida Number of complaints: 55
- Crown Number of complaints: 7
- Echo Number of complaints: 248
- FJ Cruiser Number of complaints: 1068
- GR Corolla Number of complaints: 3
- GR86 Number of complaints: 24
- Grand Highlander Number of complaints: 27
- Grand Highlander Hybrid Number of complaints: 1
- Highlander Number of complaints: 4934
- Highlander Hybrid Number of complaints: 1024
- Hilux Number of complaints: 499
- Land Cruiser Number of complaints: 349
- MR2 Number of complaints: 60
- MR2 Spyder Number of complaints: 37
- Matrix Number of complaints: 1817
- Mirai Number of complaints: 19
- Motorhome Number of complaints: 16
- Paseo Number of complaints: 43
- PreRunner Number of complaints: 30
- Previa Number of complaints: 258
- Prius Number of complaints: 14097
- Prius C Number of complaints: 197
- Prius Plug-in Hybrid Number of complaints: 74
- Prius Prime Number of complaints: 94
- Prius V Number of complaints: 454
- RAV4 Number of complaints: 9230
- RAV4 EV Number of complaints: 31
- RAV4 Hybrid Number of complaints: 87
- RAV4 Prime Number of complaints: 106
- Scion FR-S Number of complaints: 5
- Scion iQ Number of complaints: 1
- Scion tC Number of complaints: 28
- Scion xB Number of complaints: 12
- Scion xD Number of complaints: 3
- Sequoia Number of complaints: 4537
- Sequoia SR5 Number of complaints: 175
- Sienna Number of complaints: 10097
- Sienna Hybrid Number of complaints: 19
- Solara Number of complaints: 1018
- Sunrader Number of complaints: 2
- Supra Number of complaints: 100
- T100 Number of complaints: 399
- Tacoma Number of complaints: 9168
- Tercel Number of complaints: 383
- Tundra Number of complaints: 6943
- Tundra Hybrid Number of complaints: 4
- Van Number of complaints: 41
- Venza Number of complaints: 715
- Venza Hybrid Number of complaints: 7
- Yaris Number of complaints: 1146
- Yaris iA Number of complaints: 25
- bZ4X Number of complaints: 7