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2019 Toyota Camry

2019 Toyota Camry: powertrain and transmission gripes lead the complaints

Of 378 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the top three areas are all drivetrain-related: Power Train (106 reports, 28%), Engine (77, 20%), and Fuel/Propulsion System (63, 17%). Most are about how the car shifts and accelerates, with no fires reported. The safety-flagged complaints concentrate in Service Brakes, where 5 owners reported a crash and 4 reported injuries.

Most reported areas

Power Train0 28%
The single most-reported problem: 106 complaints (28%). Owners describe transmission lag, shift shock, and hesitation when accelerating. No crashes, injuries, or fires reported in this group.
Engine safety 20%
Second most common: 77 complaints (20%), including noises, vibration, and shaking. 3 of these reports were linked to a crash; no injuries or fires.
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 17%
63 complaints (17%) about shaking and hesitation when accelerating or pulling away from a stop. 1 report involved a crash and 1 an injury; no fires.
Service Brakes safety 11%
Fewer reports (41, 11%) but the most safety-serious: 5 owners reported a crash and 4 reported injuries. Watch for braking that fails to hold the car. No fires reported.
Electrical System safety 7%
Least common of the top five: 25 complaints (7%), including sudden loss of power and dash displays going dark while driving. 1 report involved a crash and 1 an injury; no fires.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 378 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; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.