Is the 2010 Toyota CAMRY reliable?

The 2010 Toyota CAMRY has 764 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: SPEED CONTROL problems.

What are common problems with the 2010 Toyota CAMRY?

Top problems: SPEED CONTROL (168 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (96 complaints, avg repair $500); VISIBILITY (73 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Toyota CAMRY?

Yes, there are 9 recall(s): SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Contact any Toyota dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Toyota CAMRY?

The 2010 Toyota CAMRY gets 25 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1920. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2010 Toyota CAMRY?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2010 Toyota CAMRY is approximately $1,448/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2010 Toyota CAMRY

Q: Is the 2010 Toyota CAMRY often stolen?

The Toyota CAMRY was the #9 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025 with approximately 10,200 thefts (NICB Hot Wheels data). Theft risk tier: above-avg.

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Toyota CAMRY has 764 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.0x the segment average of 373. The most common issue is speed control problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota camry. when lightly applying pressure to the accelerator pedal at a stop light, the vehicle accelerated 40 mph past the intended speed. the failure occurred on three separate occasions. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer, nor has the manufacturer been. There are 9 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 122 crash reports 75 injuries

764

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

SPEED CONTROL

168 complaints

22%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN LIGHTLY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED 40 MPH PAST THE INTENDED SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, NOR HAS THE MANUFACTURER BEEN
• 11/24/09 I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 CAMRY IN A PARKING LOT. MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE BACK SEAT. I WAS TRAVELING 10 MPH. MY RIGHT FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS, NOR THE BRAKE, THE TORQUE OF THE ENGINE WAS SUFFICIENT FOR MOVING US ALONG WHILE LOOKING FOR A PARKING SPACE. MY RIGHT FOOT WAS ABOVE THE BRAKE AS I
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE. CONSEQUENTLY HE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER, BECAUSE IT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 54 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN LIGHTLY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED 40 MPH PAST THE INTENDED SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, NOR HAS THE MANUFACTURER BEEN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Toyota CAMRY

Based on 562 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 29K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

282

30-60K

101

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 5K mi · 142 reports

0-30K

111

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 54K mi · 43 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 60K mi · 43 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 10K mi · 42 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

In line with typicalmedian 40K mi · 41 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 27K mi · 39 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (9)

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER19/11/2014

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Above-average theft risk

#9 most stolen in 2025

The Toyota CAMRY was the #9 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025, with approximately 10,200 thefts reported to law enforcement.

Notes: High resale value + parts demand

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Toyota CAMRY

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,920

Per month

$160

Per mile

16.0¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,527/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,455/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Toyota CAMRY

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,448

Full coverage / month

$121

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-14%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.06x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1448

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Toyota CAMRY Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

30 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

120K mi

Cabin air filter

30K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 150K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

2 yr / 25K mi

Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.

These are the terms for a new Toyota. If you're buying a used 2010 CAMRY, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Toyota dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 764 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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SPEED CONTROL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN LIGHTLY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED 40 MPH PAST THE INTENDED SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, NOR HAS THE MANUFACTURER BEEN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: I JUST BOUGHT A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY AND THEY DID NOT TELL ME THAT THERE WERE 3 MILLION IN RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THAT IS VERY DISHONEST. I ALSO TOOK MY CAR TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. THAT IS LYING. TOYOTA DID NOT LOOK AT MY FLOORMATS OR ACCELERATOR. T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFOGGER MALFUNCTIONED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOWS WHEN IT IS WAS TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT IT SHOULD REMAIN ON LOW AND IT WOULD CLEAR THE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT ADVISED THE DE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WHERE MY CRUISE CONTROL IS AT 5' O'CLOCK STEERING WHEEL IT RESET IS UP AND HIT MY LEG CAUSING THE CAR TO RUN UP WITH OUT ME KNOWING WHY. THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE. THIS NEEDS TO BE MOVED TO ANOTHER SPOT ON THE STEERING WHEEL.I HAVE A 2010 CAMRY SE. I REPORT IT TO DEALER THEY DID TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 9 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)