Toyota Camry / 2013
2013 Toyota Camry problems
Owners have filed 377 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Camry with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 17.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 9.8%.
Complaints377
Crashes64
Fires1
Injuries42
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Power train 17.8% · 67
Unknown or other 12.2% · 46
Air bags 9.8% · 37
Vehicle speed control 9.3% · 35
Electrical system 7.7% · 29
Engine 6.9% · 26
Structure 6.9% · 26
Steering 6.9% · 26
Severity
Of those complaints, 64 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire, 42 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 33 model years of the Toyota Camry in this data, 2013 sits 22nd by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 23 in the last three years against 46 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 23,700 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving to make a left turn at 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a wall. The contact sustained a concussion and bruises on her chest that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,700.. Updated 09/30/15 Power train · reported at 27,700 miles
2013 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to the keyless start design flaw. *Smd the consumer stated when he returned to his vehicle, he discovered his vehicle was not where he left it. The vehicle had rolled back out of the spot and down the road a distance. He realized he turned the vehicle off, but left it in drive, and he was shocked to find out, the vehicle could be turned off, in any gear. Power train
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver exited the vehicle with the key less entry fob and did not shift the vehicle into park. The vehicle rolled backward and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,400. Power train · reported at 1,400 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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