2002 Toyota Camry Problems and Repair Histories
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Toyota Camry Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Toyota Camry | 41 Camrys, 9.2 months of data per Camry, average 117800 miles 28 |
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2002 Toyota Camry
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| Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 166000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 171000 | 0 | Could not shift gears replaced differential with one from junk yard. Attempt was made before junk yard replacemetn to replace seal but would not hold. Check engine light stayed on replaced O2 sensor. |
| Sep | 2011 | 177000 | 0 | replaced starter would not turn over only clicked. |
| Apr | 2012 | 190000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 198000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 200000 | 21 | Seat belt fastener would not secure and hold seat belt |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 55000 | 2300 | Struts and other related suspension parts replaced. Brakes. |
2002 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan
192-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Camry in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 103000 | 25 | replace alternator drive belt |
| Toyota Camry in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 24180 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 37820 | 0 | check engine light on for many months.problem is a sensor that will be replaced later Problems were diagnosed at a free inspection offered by dealer.Other problems with susp.and brake wear found.Main belt squeaks and is not adjustable so... |
| Dec | 2011 | 39060 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 85000 | 0 | Charcoal canister had failed |
| Feb | 2010 | 102000 | 400 | Replacement of front brake pads & rotors loose plastic shielding on underside of car |
| Oct | 2010 | 107500 | 1130 | Exhaust noise coming from front of car. Y pipe was replaced. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Camry in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 77000 | 700 | Oil seals leaking. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 162000 | 140 | Replaced the rear bushing. Was making a lot of noise when went over bumps and ruts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 187000 | 0 | Leak in transmission |
| Apr | 2013 | 189000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 104700 | 368 | Starter motor replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | 106000 | 94 | Rear brake pad measurements indicated it was time to replace. |
| Dec | 2012 | 118000 | 250 | New head gasket |
| Toyota Camry in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 106000 | 125 | oil leak - engine head gasket |
| Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 130200 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 163060 | 4000 | Shock Absorber losing oil; replace both front shocks REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKETS Replace rear brake rotors (2) Perform front brake and caliper service (clean and lubricate) Resurface front brake rotors Perform rear brake and caliper service (clean and lubricate) Replace timing belt Replace water pump Replace all drive drive belts Perform fuel/air induction system service |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Camry in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 74000 | 85 | Steering shaft needed lubrication. It was dry causing groaning sounds when parking or u-turn. |
| Jun | 2010 | 103000 | 250 | Driver side front door interior plastic handle broke. Also replaced spark plugs |
| Jul | 2012 | 115000 | 90 | Check engine light was on. Dealer diagnosed it to be cylinder misfire, but could not recreate the problem. Asked me to use a tanks of premium and come back if light comes on again. It is running fine sice about 3 weeks now. |
| Mar | 2013 | 122000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 137000 | 700 | dry power steering hoses replaced and major service done. |
| Mar | 2013 | 137000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 144000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 147500 | 120 | Replaced valve cover gaskets |
| Apr | 2013 | 149000 | 73 | Replaced fuel injector o rings. Average gas mileage increased by 2 miles per gallon |
| Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 108000 | 600 | Rear brakes badly rusted and pads worn to the point of grinding. Replaced calipers, rotors, pads. Windshield wiper fluid container leaking. To replace requires removal of wheel and fender liner. New container would cost $129. I consider this very expensive. There are two models. I will try to patch myself. |
| Jul | 2010 | 110000 | 375 | Front rotors rusted and pitted |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Camry in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 70000 | 850 | Air conditioning not working had sensor module replaced. Also flushed and refilled engine oil, radiator fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, and brake fluid. Plastic piece broke from the moonroof. Had it ordered. Plastic piece from moonroof replaced. On the return trip I was told that the air conditioning bearing was squeaking and should be replaced. Since this is one of the reasons for the first repair I decided to wait. |
| Sep | 2009 | 86000 | 1895 | Timing belt. Transmission fluid flushed. window motor compressor repair Repaired seals. |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan
157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 142600 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 145700 | 7125 | Cylinder head coolant leak, block threads stripped. Remove head, install helicoils in block, replace studs ,timing chains, and all gaskets. Catalytic converter failed requiring replacement. Entire exhaust system including exhaust header was replaced because of design flaw which did not allow replacement of converter or muffler alone. Rear strut mounts damaged, sway bar links needed replacing, rear control arm bushings needed replacing. O2 sensor failed. Back up lamps quit, replace switch for lamps in transmission. Engine quit and would not restart. Replace bad ignition coil on cylinder #3 |
| Mar | 2013 | 148800 | 2500 | Loud clunking in rear suspension, replaced shocks, shock mounts, sway bar links, rear bushings. |
2002 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan
157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 350 | Replaced water pump. This is the first repair I have put on this car. Any other expense was for normal maintenance and preventive maintenance. Plan on keeping this car until I reach 500,000 kilometers (or 300,000 miles). Let's hope I can. | |
| Sep | 2012 | 124000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 203000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 204000 | 350 | Replaced starter |
| Toyota Camry in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 130700 | 100 | replaced instrument panel |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 200 | Replaced exhaust system flexible joint between manifold and exhaust pipe. | |
| Nov | 2011 | 143220 | 550 | A wheel bearing was making noise. The garage thought it was the front right and changed that bearing. Noisy wheel bearing. The garage replaced the front right bearing due to incorrect diagnosis. It was the rear right wheel bearing; defective due to rust penetrating the inside dust seal allowing water and salt to destroy it. Another $270! |
| Apr | 2012 | 155000 | 150 | Air Flow sensor (also described as the upper O2 sensor) failed and was replaced. |
| May | 2012 | 156600 | 100 | Sway bar rubber bushings (rear) worn out and replaced. Car clunked going over bumps or uneven road. |
| Oct | 2012 | 161200 | 90 | Windshield Wiper motor corroded so badly that the motor housing came off the white metal casting of the wiper gear box. Replaced with rebuilt motor. Steering erratically stiff due to rusty universal joint. Garage wanted to replace rack & pinion. Would have found this didn't fix the problem, would have then changed the steering column. $1500. Instead, I squirted some oil on the joint, good as new! |
| Nov | 2012 | 161500 | 1500 | Penetration rust from inside around the rear wheel well and the rocker panel. Windshield replaced and rust around windshield fixed because rust was going under the windshield rubber seal that would eventually bulge and crack glass. |
| Mar | 2013 | 166160 | 700 | Rear strut assemblies (shock, spring and mounting plate) due to clunking noise, as well as sway-bar links front and back. |
| Apr | 2013 | 167400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 122000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 133000 | 118 | Flex tube exhaust leak. |
| Jan | 2013 | 141000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 124000 | 190 | Starter failed. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 76000 | 476 | Front brake rotors replaced. Frond brake pads replaced. Rear breaks cleaned and adjusted. Brake fluid refilled. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 86000 | 180 | Broken sway bar links in rear. |
| Nov | 2012 | 101000 | 570 | Rear struts were very weak. Car was making noise but still driving fine. I feel that the parts were overly expensive for an 11 year old car. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 97960 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 148540 | 250 | Replaced the starter |
| Jul | 2012 | 160960 | 400 | Tensioner assembly |
| Mar | 2013 | 172360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 111000 | 340 | Replaced CV joint |
| Toyota Camry in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 133000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 134000 | 120 | Front brake pads. |
| May | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Camry in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 72000 | 0 | thermostat failure. The thermostat was not able to mentain regular coolant temperature under normal operation conditions - it maintained a lower temp than specified. |
| Jan | 2012 | 88000 | 520 | Fixed repeated problem with alignment, tire cupping by replacing the struts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 125 | determine all power door locks need to be replaced at a cost of 350 each | |
| Feb | 2009 | 69440 | 500 | Replaced front passenger actuators left and right |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Camry in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 98000 | 700 | mil on due to bad converter. Replaced bad drivers side wheel bearing. Drive axle replaced. |
| May | 2009 | 132000 | 0 | suddenly developed a shaking due to the rotors being warped, Than Brakes started to squeal very loudly. I have been trying to locate some bendix iq pads. but seems no one carries Bendix any longer, so I went to toyota dealer to get replacement pads |
| Dec | 2009 | 156000 | 0 | replaced cv axle |
| Nov | 2010 | 211000 | 0 | unsure right now think it is maf sensor |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Camry in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 172000 | 236 | Failed CV joint in axle, FIRST ever failure of any kind for this car in 170K miles! Axle was replaced. |
| Oct | 2010 | 221000 | 150 | Starter failed, replaced starter. |
| Feb | 2011 | 225000 | 630 | Rear Struts replaced Also another CV axle replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 245000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 92000 | 0 | The computer had a trouble code of P0420 which is the catalytic converter/O2 sensor malfuntion. I am driving my usual 550 miles/week until Dec 20 2007 when I will have time to do something about the problem! |
| Dec | 2007 | 95000 | 370 | problem in the emission control system (error code P042). Replaced both the O2 sensors and reset the system for another reading. CEL is again so ordered the catalytic converter and am waiting for it to arrive. |
| Jan | 2008 | 95000 | 0 | CEL came on and displayed Code P0420. Replaced both the Oxygen Sensors. Light reset and came on again. Now in hot hot weather (above 55F) it comes on) otherwise remains off. Took out the + battery terminal to reset the CEL and hasn't come on since. |
| Jun | 2008 | 102000 | 0 | CEL on with trouble code P0420. Had gone off but started coming ON again on intermittent basis. have decided to replace the Catalytic Converter but NOT DONE yet. Cost is the main issue. Can't decide if I want to fix or sell the car! |
| Nov | 2009 | 119000 | 84 | CEL came on and the dealer ran a diagnostic. They told me that multiple parts in the emission system needed replacement at an estimated cost of $1900 (including parts, labor & tax). CEL wasn't reset. It went off in about 1 mile!!! |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 81000 | 200 | Right front CV joint needed replacing. No other problems with this dependable car. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 90000 | 12 | clean and adjust rear brakes |
| Jan | 2011 | 98000 | 110 | replace rear sway bar bushings |
| Jul | 2011 | 104000 | 1550 | MIL - replace fuel filler neck and gas cap, reset codes suspension noise and rough ride --replace lower control arms (worn bushings) and replaced worn steering column lower shaft |
| Aug | 2011 | 104000 | 12 | replace halogen headlight bulb |
| Sep | 2011 | 106000 | 515 | Replace starter motor |
| Aug | 2012 | 115000 | 5 | R&R 2 license plate bulbs - required removing trunk trim piece |
| Jan | 2013 | 121000 | 1425 | replace front exhaust flex pipe |
| Mar | 2013 | 122000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 91000 | 107 | Accelerator needed to be replaced. Old unit did not work properly and as a result car would only go up to 40 miles per hour. new part was $426. I purchased a used part for $75 and paid labor of $30. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Camry in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 53000 | 700 | Drivers side rear wheel bearing/spindle shot. The car was loud since new but we figured it wasn't a big deal since it had been regularly serviced by the dealer. I got progressively louder until the dealer diagnosed the problem & fixed it. |
| Sep | 2011 | 54500 | 70 | A/C clutch controller went bad. My boss's wife had the same exact thing go bad on Camry of the same year. |
| Apr | 2013 | 73000 | 112 | O2 Sensor replaced |
| Toyota Camry in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 113700 | 510 | starter had to be replaced |
| Oct | 2011 | 121000 | 70 | serpentine belt preventive maintenance |
| Toyota Camry in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 64000 | 100 | Motor and actuator for rear window failed. Need to be replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 78500 | 180 | Vibration when going over 60 mph |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Camry in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 98000 | 679 | Warped intake manifold was causing a misfire during warm-up. Mechanic stated: The Toyota dealers have had trouble with several 2003-03 Camrys |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Camry in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 44020 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 54560 | 200 | Air fuel ratio sensor heater was defective. Ordered new sensor and installed it. Shut off CE light with my tester and it stayed off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Toyota Camry 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Camry in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 90000 | 250 | Alternator |
2002 Toyota Camry 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Camry in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 122000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 122000 | 0 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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