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2009 Toyota CamryProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,617 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,617
Crashes
205
Fires
27
Recalls
10
TSBs
425
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,617 complaints, 205 crashes, 27 fires, and 10 recalls. Complaint rate is 7.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive oil consumption

227 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
2

dashboard melting

53 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX
3

defective exterior paint

15 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
4

premature tire wear

15 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
5

engine failure

13 complaints • Severity 9.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

238 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 51K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

376
0–30K
253
30–60K
208
60–90K
161
90–120K
75
120–150K
86
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (376 reports) • Median: 51K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (238 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine238 (15%)
Speed Control202 (12%)
Other184 (11%)
Structure122 (8%)
Visibility116 (7%)
Brakes94 (6%)
Structure:body85 (5%)
Electrical74 (5%)

2009 Toyota Camry: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Camry, with 238 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 51,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 51K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Camry, with 202 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Camry, with 122 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Camry, with 116 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
08
57
09
367
10
80
11
81
12
73
13
255
14
125
15
82
16
93
17
100
18
107
19
63
20
35
21
26
22
20
23
20
24
16
25
13
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Toyota Camry. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

09V388000Dec 2009

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

10V017000Feb 2010

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.

10V035000May 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

10V036000May 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

12V091000Apr 2012

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 CAMRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2009, AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VENZA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE CONTACT-TYPE STOP LAMP SWITCH, SILICONE GREASE MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE SWITCH WHICH COULD CAUSE CONTACT RESISTANCE. IF THIS OCCURS, WARNING LAMPS COULD ILLUMINATE, A NO START CONDITION COULD RESULT, THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT SHIFT FROM THE “PARK” POSITION, OR THE VEHICLE’S BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA12006ClosedOpened Jun 2012 · closed Feb 2013

Power Window Master Switch Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PE12002ClosedOpened Feb 2012 · closed Jun 2012

Power Window Master Switch Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The worst model year for the Toyota Camry is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2009 Toyota Camry vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

1,617

Class avg

216

7.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,617 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2009 Toyota Camry: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Toyota Camry?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Toyota Camry is related to the engine, with 238 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2009 Toyota Camry has 1,617 complaints, 205 crash reports, and 27 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 7.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Toyota Camry problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Toyota Camry has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Camry problems start?
Based on 1159 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 51,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2009 Toyota Camry data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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