2013 Toyota Camry problems and complaints

Owners have filed 301 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Camry. The most-reported areas: Power Train (67), Unknown Or Other (48), Vehicle Speed Control (38).

Key takeaways

  • 301 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 46 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 29 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train6722%
Unknown Or Other4816%
Vehicle Speed Control3813%
Air Bags3712%
Steering3211%
Electrical System3211%
Structure2910%
Engine279%
Service Brakes279%
Seat Belts124%
Fuel/Propulsion System93%
Suspension72%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2013 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD5/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Steering - filed 2026-04-27

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the steering column. The contact stated that while driving downhill on several occasions, the steering column and dashboard vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was not ...

Power Train - filed 2026-03-24

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dealer had replaced the battery four times within 8 years, and the water pump and the alternator had been replaced within 18 months. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered, hesitated, and failed to re...

Engine - filed 2025-10-22

Replaced tranny

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More for the 2013 Toyota Camry

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.