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2018 Toyota Camry

2018 Toyota Camry: power train leads the owner complaints

Power train and braking concerns dominate owner complaints for this generation Camry, with throttle response and transmission behavior appearing across multiple component categories. Owners consistently describe a hesitation or lag when accelerating from low speeds, where the vehicle is slow to respond even under firm pedal input. Brake-related complaints include reported malfunctions and failures of brake assist systems, in some cases tied to crashes.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 26%
Owners report the transmission jerks and acceleration is extremely sluggish when re-applying the accelerator from near-stop speeds. · 1 fire · 3 crash · 1 injured
Service Brakes safety 23%
Owners report brake malfunction and brake assist failing to engage, with some incidents resulting in crashes. · 1 fire · 21 crash · 22 injured
Engine safety 18%
Owners report the check engine and traction warning lights illuminating at startup, accompanied by shaking when the accelerator pedal is pressed. · 4 crash
Vehicle Speed Control safety 10%
Owners report a noticeable delay of several seconds before the vehicle responds and builds speed after the accelerator is pressed from a stop. · 7 crash · 3 injured
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 10%
71 reports (10%), linked to 1 crash, with no fires or injuries reported. A smaller but recurring complaint area.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 722 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.