2018 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2018 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID has 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (32% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota camry hybrid. while driving at lower speeds in both drive and reverse, the vehicle would hesitate and jerk. the contact indicated that the failure was more severe while driving in very cold weather temperatures and when the engine was not warmed up. in addition, th.

2 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

12 complaints

32%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS IN BOTH DRIVE AND REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND JERK. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS MORE SEVERE WHILE DRIVING IN VERY COLD WEATHER TEMPERATURES AND WHEN THE ENGINE WAS NOT WARMED UP. IN ADDITION, TH
• WHILE BRAKING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKES ON THE CAR 'LOCK UP' AT THE SLIGHTEST APPLICATION OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER IN TIGHT SPACES (LIKE GARAGE OR PARKING SPACE) WITHOUT NECK-JERKING SUDDEN STOP AND GO DRIVING. THE PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, AND
• BRAKES ON TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2018 MODELS GRAB ABRUPTLY WHEN GENTLE PRESSURE IS APPLIED ON BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKES CANNOT BE SMOOTHLY CONTROLLED LIKE ON NON-HYBRID MODELS OF THE SAME YEAR.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS IN BOTH DRIVE AND REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND JERK. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS MORE SEVERE WHILE DRIVING IN VERY COLD WEATHER TEMPERATURES AND WHEN THE ENGINE WAS NOT WARMED UP. IN ADDITION, TH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

11%

• WHILE BRAKING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKES ON THE CAR 'LOCK UP' AT THE SLIGHTEST APPLICATION OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER IN TIGHT SPACES (LIKE GARAGE OR PARKING SPACE) WITHOUT NECK-JERKING SUDDEN STOP AND GO DRIVING. THE PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, AND
• WHILE DRIVING ON ROADS/HIGHWAYS, AT ANY SPEED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE (L) BLIND SPOT MONITOR INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, OFTEN FALSELY INDICATING OTHER VEHICLES IN THE BLIND SPOT, WHILE IN REALITY, NO OTHER VEHICLES ARE PRESENT, OR BY NOT SIGNALING WHILE OTHER VEHICLES ARE PRESENT. RECENT
• RODENTS CHEWED ELECTRICAL WIRING WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY OF OUR HOME. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WANTS TO REPLACE ENGINE HARNESS WIRING, BUT INSURANCE COMPANY REFUSES AND INSISTS ON REPAIRS ONLY. TOYOTA DOES NOT WANT TO DO REPAIRS.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE BRAKING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKES ON THE CAR 'LOCK UP' AT THE SLIGHTEST APPLICATION OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER IN TIGHT SPACES (LIKE GARAGE OR PARKING SPACE) WITHOUT NECK-JERKING SUDDEN STOP AND GO DRIVING. THE PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, AND ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

3 complaints

• CAR SWERVING OUT OF CONTROL: I WAS DRIVING EAST ON THE MASS TURNPIKE ON A SOMEWHAT WET EVENING, 2/25/18, THROUGH MIST, WHEN I DROVE OVER AN AREA OF THE HIGHWAY THAT HAD A PATCHED SURFACE. I WAS GRIPPING THE WHEEL WITH TWO HANDS AT 4 O'CLOCK AND 8 O'CLOCK. MY HANDS, INCLUDING MY THUMBS, WERE WRAPPED
• THE STEERING STIFFENS UP TREMENDOUSLY AND THEN LOOSEN. TOOK CAR TO TOYOTA FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD A STEERING SHAFT (BELIEVE THAT WAS WHAT HE CALLED IT) IS THE PROBLEM AND IT IS GOING TO BE $770. THE GENTLEMAN AT THE DEALERSHIP ALSO INFORMED ME THAT I AM THE 3RD PERSON IN A MONTH WITH A 2018 CAMRY T
• The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that the plastic trim on the steering wheel would reflect a glare while driving. The contact stated that the glare would obstruct his vision while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recal

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAR SWERVING OUT OF CONTROL: I WAS DRIVING EAST ON THE MASS TURNPIKE ON A SOMEWHAT WET EVENING, 2/25/18, THROUGH MIST, WHEN I DROVE OVER AN AREA OF THE HIGHWAY THAT HAD A PATCHED SURFACE. I WAS GRIPPING THE WHEEL WITH TWO HANDS AT 4 O'CLOCK AND 8 O'CLOCK. MY HANDS, INCLUDING MY THUMBS, WERE WRAPPED”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

3 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS IN BOTH DRIVE AND REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND JERK. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS MORE SEVERE WHILE DRIVING IN VERY COLD WEATHER TEMPERATURES AND WHEN THE ENGINE WAS NOT WARMED UP. IN ADDITION, TH
• WHEN I COME TO A FULL STOP AND ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SORT OF "STALLS" THEN EVENTUALLY THE GEARS CATCH AND IT STARTS TO DRIVE. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO PICK UP SPEED IN A HIGHWAY OR SOMETHING. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS AT A STOP SIGN. UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE, THE VE
• VEHICLE IN MOTION GETTING ONTO FREEWAY. PRESSING GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE CAR NOT ACCELERATING BEYOND 40MPH AND FELT LIKE IT WAS BEING FORCED TO ACCELERATE LIKE THERE WAS DRAG AND PULL. CAR JERKED FORWARD A FEW TIMES AS IF IT WAS BEING CHOKED ON GAS. THE HYBRID DIAL WAS BOUNCING ERRATICALLY AS IF

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

3 complaints

• HANKOOK TIRE SIDEWALL SPLIT WHILE DRIVING - 30 MPH, CAUSING FLAT TIRE. ONLY 1836 MILES. HANKOOK MODEL 235/45R18 94V, DOT 5MN9 1BH 5117. UNSAFE AND UNRELIABLE
• MY DRIVER REAR TIRE STARTED WOBBLING AND I HAD A COMPLETE BLOW OUT WITHIN 3 SECONDS. I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 7500 MILES. THE VEERED LEFT AND HAD TO REDIRECT IT RIGHT TO GET OFF FREEWAY.
• 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID HAS ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS SINCE NEW. HAD IT ALIGNED FROM TOYOTA 2 TIMES AND STILL WEARING OUT THE TIRES.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“HANKOOK TIRE SIDEWALL SPLIT WHILE DRIVING - 30 MPH, CAUSING FLAT TIRE. ONLY 1836 MILES. HANKOOK MODEL 235/45R18 94V, DOT 5MN9 1BH 5117. UNSAFE AND UNRELIABLE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 37 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS IN BOTH DRIVE AND REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND JERK. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS MORE SEVERE WHILE DRIVING IN VERY COLD WEATHER TEMPERATURES AND WHEN THE ENGINE WAS NOT WARMED UP. IN ADDITION, TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: WHILE BRAKING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKES ON THE CAR 'LOCK UP' AT THE SLIGHTEST APPLICATION OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER IN TIGHT SPACES (LIKE GARAGE OR PARKING SPACE) WITHOUT NECK-JERKING SUDDEN STOP AND GO DRIVING. THE PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, AND
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: CAR SWERVING OUT OF CONTROL: I WAS DRIVING EAST ON THE MASS TURNPIKE ON A SOMEWHAT WET EVENING, 2/25/18, THROUGH MIST, WHEN I DROVE OVER AN AREA OF THE HIGHWAY THAT HAD A PATCHED SURFACE. I WAS GRIPPING THE WHEEL WITH TWO HANDS AT 4 O'CLOCK AND 8 O'CLOCK. MY HANDS, INCLUDING MY THUMBS, WERE WRAPPED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS IN BOTH DRIVE AND REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND JERK. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS MORE SEVERE WHILE DRIVING IN VERY COLD WEATHER TEMPERATURES AND WHEN THE ENGINE WAS NOT WARMED UP. IN ADDITION, TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)