2014 Toyota Camry
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1988 | 69 |
| 1989 | 117 |
| 1990 | 136 |
| 1991 | 155 |
| 1992 | 569 |
| 1993 | 263 |
| 1994 | 306 |
| 1995 | 303 |
| 1996 | 417 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 600 |
| 1999 | 501 |
| 2000 | 454 |
| 2001 | 272 |
| 2002 | 953 |
| 2003 | 780 |
| 2004 | 638 |
| 2005 | 721 |
| 2006 | 317 |
| 2007 | 2885 |
| 2008 | 933 |
| 2009 | 1293 |
| 2010 | 602 |
| 2011 | 598 |
| 2012 | 589 |
| 2013 | 274 |
| 2014 | 455 |
| 2015 | 268 |
| 2016 | 180 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 736 |
| 2019 | 392 |
| 2020 | 270 |
| 2021 | 154 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 146 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
28% of complaints: power train — 128 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing torque converter.
FIRE14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 64 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ON 3/5/18, I WAS PARKING MY 2014 TOYOTA CAMRY IN A PARKING LOT AT MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WAS BARELY MOVING WHEN SUDDENLY IT ACCELERATED OVER A CURB AND INTO A RETAINING WALL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180416
MY FATHER WAS TRYING TO PULL INTO PARKING SPACE AT VERY SLOW SPEED WHEN CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH FORCE THAT IT JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT THE LIGHT POLE. MY FATHER'S FEET WERE NOT ON THE GAS PADDLE. HE RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW CAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140423
Also filed under AIR BAGS
13% of complaints: engine — 57 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
While driving at speed over 45 mph or going up a steep hill car starts to shutdown and shudder causing a serious safety concern. I could have been killed.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250602
12% of complaints: electrical system — 55 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Camry. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260814
9% of complaints: air bags — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
My safety was put at risk because I did not have the protection of the airbags during a serious head-on collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260818
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that his wife was driving the vehicle and was involved in a crash while stopped on a main road. A vehicle from behind crashed into the entire rear end of their vehicle at 30 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250513
The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, he swerved to avoid hitting an animal on the road and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered off the road, hit trees and crashed into a boulder.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240607
SAFETY TIMELINE
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla veh
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 13V505000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V576000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V715000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2014 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (128 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (64 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (57 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 13V505000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V576000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V715000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2014 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Toyota Camry is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Camry?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Camry have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.