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Toyota Camry Hybrid

EPA MPG: 52 mpg

Reliability

Overall Reliability

The 2018 Camry Hybrid is much more reliable than other cars from the same model year.

Most Common Trouble Spots
Common Trouble Spot
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See all 2018 Potential Trouble Spots

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

What Owners Say

Calipers

"Rear caliper stuck."

Anonymous, MD (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
Premature brake wear

"Due to the injury, the car sat unused through most of the winter. Although I had just replaced the brakes, the brakes were very rusted through lack of use. I have to replace them next year."

Anonymous, NY (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
Rotors

"$715 dealership visit for brake repair and oil change"

Anonymous, (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

What Owners Say

Locks and latches

""Just after my extended warranty expired, so did the actuator on the driver side door lock. Cost me over $1000. (This is the third Toyota in our family to have door lock issues; all very expensive""

Anonymous A., CA (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
Mirrors

"The cover on external rear view mirror popped on in car wash. Toyota doesn't just replace the cover; have replace entire unit. Over $900!!"

Anonymous A., CA (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
Seat controls - power

"Broken/loose control knobs"

Anonymous A., WA (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

What Owners Say

Other/unsure

"Grill shutter needed to be replaced"

Anonymous, SC (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

""I had to replace the grill shutter inside front bumper follow car trip in September 2024. Car operated okay until repair. Fortunately, shutter was stuck open and may have been damaged due to driving through lots of grasshoppers that collected inside the bumper. If it was stuck shut, having it replaced on my trip would have been a big inconvenience. Costly repair of $1400.""

Anonymous, CO (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

"Water leak from sun roof drain clogging. It started last summer as a musty smell. Then I noticed water on the driver side floor. It required re[lacing the rug in the whole car at great expense."

Anonymous A., PA (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

What Owners Say

12V battery

"Due to an injury, I did not run the car for several months. This caused an issue with the battery that was severe and cost a lot to fix."

Anonymous, NY (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
Other electrical system problem

"The vehicle wouldnt start one morning, it had to be towed to the Toyota garage. They had to order an electrical panel located in the rear of the vehicle. It took a week to get the car back and cost around $1200."

Anonymous, IL (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

Suspension/Steering

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Power steering

"Steering was Stiff and diagnosed as needing a new steering rack"

Anonymous, NY (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

Noises/Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

""Not sure exactly where the noise was coming from, except it was in the back of the car when I would go over uneven roads""

Anonymous, PA (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

Engine Electrical

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

What Owners Say

Heated or cooled seats

""Seat heating controller overheats the heating elements in both the driver's seat and the passenger front seat. A burning plastic smell is produced when the seat heaters are on. This problem has existed for about 3 years, but we have not fixed it.""

Anonymous, BC (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

What Owners Say

Apple CarPlay

"When you plug up your Apple phone to your Apple CarPlay, it freezes up and cant operate the button buttons on the screen. Sometimes you have to unplug and re-plug it multiple times. Ive purchased a new cable and that still did not fix this problem. It seems there is some sort of error in the CarPlay reading and continuing to read the information on the screen and make it available to work."

Anonymous, OK (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

Fuel System/Emissions

Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

What Owners Say

Emission control devices (includes EGR)

""Check engine light came on it was determined to be some communication in the engine which ended up being covered by warranty, fortunately, to 80 k miles""

Anonymous A., CA (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

What Owners Say

Automatic climate control

"The aur conditioning runs hot now I haven't however had the chance to have it diagnosed yet."

Anonymous A., CA (2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

EV Battery

Electric/hybrid battery pack failure, replacement or malfunction, or cooling.

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

Transmission Minor

Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Powertrain
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EV Battery
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Engine Electrical
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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.

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