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2009 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 155 repairs.
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2009 Toyota Camry repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 122 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Toyota Camry

Engine not specified

Toyota Camry in Georgia, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

45000 mi

US $2000
transmission fails to shift properly at 40 mph 

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2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Toyota Camry in Illinois, United States
Feb 2014 - Dec 2014
Feb 2014

108000 mi

US $500
Oxygen sensor replaced 
Mar 2014

110000 mi

US $600
Can oil sensor 
Aug 2014

127000 mi

US $250
Fuel tank heat shield fell off vehicle, heat shield replaced. 
Nov 2014

130000 mi

US $100
Battery failed 
Toyota Camry in Arkansas, United States
Jan 2014 - Sep 2017
Apr 2014

77200 mi
Right rear bearing bad. Replaced under extended warranty. 
Feb 2015

100600 mi
Stereo display blank, replaced under extended warranty. 
Toyota Camry in Georgia, United States
Mar 2013 - Jul 2015
Jun 2015

85000 mi

US $650
Leaking Water Pump replaced Drive belt replacement 
Toyota Camry in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
May 2013

32300 mi
The audio volume knob would turn but it didn't change the volume. The buttons on the steering wheel still work so for the time being I plan on just using those. 
Aug 2013

33000 mi
Radio volume dial wouldn't change the volume. Pulled a fuse one night and a few days later the dial was working again. 
Toyota Camry in Virginia, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

34000 mi

US $430
Had to replace both original front struts. Struts developed leaks. 
Toyota Camry in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2009 - Jul 2022
Dec 2011

40000 mi

US $1085
Corrosion on positive battery terminal discovered by service technician. Terminal was replaced. 
Apr 2013

60000 mi
Dealer replaced leaking rear shocks. Problem found during 60k service. 
Aug 2013

65000 mi
Rear passenger door would stick and open with a 'popping' sound. Door took more than normal force to properly close. 
Oct 2014

79700 mi

US $420
Front left Headlight seal Leaking left Front strut 
Dec 2015

95000 mi

US $1009
Noise coming from left side while driving. Replaced left side axle and axle seal 
May 2017

103692 mi

US $912
R/R strut was 'blown'. Replaced by dealer L/F strut 'blown'. Replaced by dealer. Discovered during annual state inspection. 
Nov 2017

106000 mi

US $467
Routine 5k mile oil change & winterization check. Dealer reports right front inner axle boot was leaking. The part was ordered and a return visit was scheduled for 11/27/17. Follow up to 11/17/17 routine maintenance. Right front inner axle boot was found to be leaking. Dealer installed part # 044280E060, (Boot Kit, FR Drive SH) 
Dec 2017

107174 mi

US $317
Check engine light came on & dash display showed 'Check VSC system'. Dealer diagnosed code P0354 ignition coil 'D' was defective and was replaced 
Jun 2018

109718 mi

US $1629
The 6 platinum spark plugs were replaced. The car has a transverse mounted engine 
Jul 2022

121934 mi

US $1053
Charging light came on during routine driving. Repair was not performed due to unavailability of part which is on order. Repair estimate is $1050.00 [alternator] Battery indicator light on dash came on. Dealer subsequently diagnosed alternator had to be replaced on 7/08/2022. Part arrived at dealer on 7/22/2022. Car had to be towed to the dealer since the battery was completely drained. The alternator was replaced. 
Toyota Camry in Illinois, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2017
Feb 2015

63000 mi
Moisture in headlights. 
Toyota Camry in Iowa, United States
Apr 2017 - Jul 2023
Jul 2022

166000 mi

US $300
CIL on - P0047 code for bad heater element on #2 O2 sensor. Testing showed O2 sensor/heating element OK - problem is bad ECM. Estimated $1200 to install at dealer (shop recommended dealer to ensure keys/ignition are programed correctly with new ECM). Checked other pins on ECM and all are working OK - so will leave bad ECM in since only issue is CIL for P0047. Otherwise engine runs fine. Rotated Tires Changed Oil 
Toyota Camry in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2016 - Sep 2018
Jul 2017

112000 mi

US $288
O2 sensor which was preventing vehicle stability control and anti skid control.. WTF!! O2 sensor disables the SAFETY controls on the vehicle? What are you thinking, Toyota??? 
Oct 2017

114000 mi

US $100
Alignment & rotation of new tires. 
Dec 2017

114000 mi

US $485
Both CV joints were bad, replaced. 
Feb 2018

118000 mi

US $280
Rear brake pads were replaced 
Toyota Camry in Arizona, United States
Dec 2008 - Sep 2017
May 2016

146000 mi

US $125
Headlight lenses were pitted and yellowed diminishing the lighting effectiveness. Replaced both headlight assemblies. 
Toyota Camry in Washington, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2021
Jan 2017

US $60
Bad o-ring on oil filter housing, quick repair but long diagnosis for oil leak 
Feb 2017

242000 mi

US $135
Replaced bad coil #1 Cylinder Replaced spark plugs 
Jan 2020

275000 mi

US $112
Replaced the Alternator 

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2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Camry in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2014
Nov 2013

124100 mi

US $159
Replaced waterpump as preventative measure as it was starting to seep a little from the weep hole. 
Toyota Camry in Arizona, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

152500 mi

US $500
Headlights were yellow. Replaced with OEM 
Toyota Camry in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2012

49700 mi
Encountered vibration/noise from rear of car at 65-70 miles per hour. Problem was diagnosed as a bolt missing from the wind guard in front of the left rear tire. 
Dec 2012

53000 mi
Water pump beginning to leak. 
Jun 2022

143000 mi

US $3800
Moonroof would not operate any longer. $38000 repair estimate. Work not completed.. 
Toyota Camry in Nebraska, United States
Oct 2013 - Jul 2022
Jun 2016

77000 mi

US $300
left front axle seal 
Dec 2017

89000 mi

US $20
passenger side head light. 
Jan 2018

90000 mi

US $340
original battery (9 years old) needed replacing. Only could use factory setup, as this is a hybrid vehicle. 
Dec 2021

108000 mi

US $257
rear sway bar bushings replaced (2) 
Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2014 - May 2015
Feb 2015

46700 mi

C $600
Starter battery was bad. You have no choice but to purchase the battery from Toyota which cost $600.00. Given parts for the hybrid is expensive I will be trading in the Camry for a 2015 Subaru Impreza. 
Toyota Camry in Washington, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2015
Aug 2012

99890 mi
Hybrid battery cooling fan went out. 
Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2015 - Nov 2016
Dec 2015

96720 mi

C $900
ABS Failure and sensor on back wheel. 
Toyota Camry in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2018
Feb 2016

98000 mi

US $366
Replaced oxygen sensor and reset air flow sensor 
Sep 2018

110000 mi

US $290
Tire pressure sensor replaced. 
Toyota Camry in Michigan, United States
Apr 2012 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

163000 mi
Windshield leak allowed water into ECU compartment. Shorted out ABS control module and corroded main wiring harness and ECU connection. Car was totaled by insurance. 
Toyota Camry in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

14000 mi
odometer has 5% error. 
Toyota Camry in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2014
Oct 2013

60000 mi

US $600
Engine water pump leaking. 
Toyota Camry in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011

29000 mi
Dash rattle 
May 2015

62000 mi

US $500
Water pump "weeping" at shaft. Replaced pump and drive belt. 
Toyota Camry in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2022
Sep 2009

9000 mi
Check engine light came on. Was due to gas cap, and light needed to be reset and gas cap tightened 
Jan 2013

31000 mi
Car was leaking a small amount of coolant. The dealer determined that it was coming from the water pump. Pump was replaced under warranty at to cost. 
Jun 2018

54000 mi

US $320
TPMS light came on. Testing showed 2 failed sensors and one weak. All 4 sensors were replaced. Seems normal for almost 10 years use. 
Toyota Camry in Florida, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2018
May 2014

80000 mi

US $150
Rear passenger wheel bearings 
Jul 2014

81200 mi
Driver's visor came loose and fell off - no warning - Toyota extended warranty for 7 years for the visor - defective. 
Sep 2014

82000 mi
2013 - Dashboard becomes soft and very sticky during the afternoon. Dealer and Toyota corporation refused to take responsibility. Same problem with another Camry hybrid I own. Heard a class action against Toyota for this problem. 
Toyota Camry in Michigan, United States
Feb 2009 - Jan 2017
May 2012

81700 mi
Replacement of leaking water pump. Replaced left rear wheel bearing. Replaced leaking struts: right front and right rear. 
Toyota Camry in Indiana, United States
Aug 2010 - Aug 2016
Mar 2012

54000 mi
Water pump 
Oct 2012

63000 mi
Oxygen Sensor 
Toyota Camry in Rhode Island, United States
Jun 2010 - Jul 2014
Jul 2010

15000 mi
fuel neck filter leak 
Aug 2012

40700 mi
Front struts leaking 
Jul 2014

65000 mi

US $525
Worn intermediate steering rod 
Toyota Camry in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
Jun 2010

25420 mi
Water Leakage 
Aug 2010

25420 mi

C $250
Engine water pump seal leak 
Toyota Camry in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2009 - Apr 2021
May 2010

5300 mi
Check engine light was decoded as "Code P1423 Fuel tank gross leak, needs fuel filler neck" Fuel filler neck was replaced by dealer, cost of ~$350 billed to Toyota under original warranty (currently 5k miles, 12 months since delivery). 
May 2015

27000 mi

US $400
Water pump began leaking coolant. 
May 2018

41000 mi

US $250
replaced all four tire pressure monitoring sensors as the batteries were failing after ~9 years 

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2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Camry in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Aug 2016
Feb 2014

60000 mi

US $1300
needed new clutch 
Jun 2014

65000 mi

US $544
replace front McPhearson struts 
Mar 2015

75000 mi

US $300
needed new water pump 
Mar 2016

85000 mi
strut leaking fixed by shop on their warranty 
Toyota Camry in Virginia, United States
Aug 2009 - Jan 2012
Sep 2009

28000 mi
drivers seat stopped being able to move up and down window seal was coming loose and i could hear air coming in while driving they replaced seat they replaced window seal on drivers door 
Jan 2012

US $350
the window motor went out 

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2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Camry in Florida, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2017
Aug 2011

31000 mi

US $243
Tire pressure sensor broke after changing tires. Dealer said it was not covered under warranty because they did not sell me the new tires. 
Dec 2015

69000 mi
Replace serpentine belt 
Toyota Camry in Texas, United States
Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
Apr 2015

70000 mi
Toyota replaced gummy dash 
Toyota Camry in Michigan, United States
Nov 2017 - Sep 2019
Dec 2017

110000 mi

US $210
bad bearing -noise on rear driver side 
Aug 2019

119000 mi

US $180
new radiator 
Sep 2019

120000 mi

US $300
Bed Alternator -replace with new 
Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2022
Jun 2021

95000 mi

US $200
Front flex pipe broke; needed to be replaced. 
Toyota Camry in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

158000 mi

US $500
Failed PA state inspection with exhaust system separating at flex pipe joint. New joint/weld. 
Toyota Camry in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

198400 mi

C $420
Replaced front and rear brake pads and rotters 
Toyota Camry in Texas, United States
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
Nov 2021

115976 mi

US $1293
Radiator was leaking. Replaced radiator and fan. 
Sep 2022

121000 mi
Flush and replace brake fluid. Flush and replace coolant. Replace serpentine belt. 
Toyota Camry in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

125000 mi

US $5
Power steering return line rusted. Replaced with new hose. 
Toyota Camry in Arizona, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2021
Jun 2017

83000 mi

US $40
resurface rotors on front brakes. 
Jun 2018

88000 mi

US $55
replace rear pads and fully bleed brake fluid 
Toyota Camry in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Feb 2020
May 2018

157000 mi

US $160
Drive belt needed replacing 
Toyota Camry in Illinois, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2018
Feb 2018

69000 mi

US $175
exhaust flex pipe replacement 
Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

63240 mi
Replaced pistons and rings due to heavy oil consumption. 
Toyota Camry in Florida, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015

51300 mi
Replaced defective driver side sun visor. 
Feb 2017

69000 mi
Oil burn issue 
Oct 2017

84000 mi

US $500
Warped rotors 
Jun 2018

100000 mi

US $800
Rear struts replaced!!! 
Feb 2020

120000 mi

US $600
Front Struts replaced 
Toyota Camry in Virginia, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017

69200 mi

US $775
Replace failed water pump, thermostat, belt. Refill coolant 
Mar 2017

90000 mi

US $250
Power Steering Tube Failing, leaking 
Jun 2017

94000 mi

US $450
Driver Side Rear Wheel Bearing Failing, Was replaced 
May 2018

114000 mi

US $6000
Did not fix, cost exceeded value of car 
Toyota Camry in Florida, United States
May 2010 - Feb 2012
Jun 2010

39000 mi
Engine light off came on. Took it to the dealer since under warranty. They replace an oxygen sensor. 
Sep 2010

39000 mi

US $1500
Car just stopped on I-95. Had to get to towed to the Toyota Dealership on Oakland Park. They had to order a part since it was not in stock (took 48 hours) then 2 more days for the labor. Not happy about the reliability of Toyota so far... 
Mar 2011

46000 mi

US $850
Window regulator broke down on the driver side. 
Toyota Camry in New York, United States
Feb 2009 - Jan 2010
Jan 2010 Radio had terrible tone quality. Replaced with new radio which is better, but not great. 
Toyota Camry in Maryland, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015

87000 mi
oil consumption test 
Toyota Camry in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

101000 mi

US $300
Water pump leaking 
Toyota Camry in Kentucky, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2014
Apr 2012

40700 mi

US $430
Water Pump gasket failed and water pump had to be replaced. According to mechanic, this is a recurring problem for the Camry - he called it "the weakest part of the car." Sign was leaking anti-freeze, source found by pressure test. 
Toyota Camry in New York, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2012

39000 mi
Water pump replaced under warranty for drivetrain. Rattling noise at idle was isolated to water pump before taking to dealer to avoid gouging for unrelated repair. 
Jan 2019

130000 mi
this car has begun burning oil and I missed the deadline for 10 yr extended warranty. Burns approx 1 qt/1k miles 
Toyota Camry in Alabama, United States
Apr 2013 - May 2014
May 2013

63000 mi
rubber trim around driver door loose. wind noise. 
Toyota Camry in Virginia, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

41000 mi
Left CV Joint (should have lasted 100,000 + miles). Water pump (warranty) and tires ($800). 
Toyota Camry in Iowa, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2022
Jan 2010

35000 mi
Defective A/C condensor caused frequent moldy/musty odor (replacement ordered).  Loose trim between windshield and driver's door (replacement ordered). Back right window rubber strip defective (replacement ordered.) (Waiting on accelerator pedal repair.) 
Mar 2010

37000 mi
rubber trim strip replaced new part order and installed but was not installed correctly Major repair-entire A/C coil unit in car had to be replaced. Replace under warranty following manufacturers TSB. Is much better. No mildew smell! 
Aug 2014

103400 mi

US $300
Camber kit installed to remedy uneven tire wear-bad wear on inside edge of tires. This was especially noted on back tires (uneven wear and cupping). I hope this will remedy the ongoing tire wear issue! Time will tell. 
Jul 2016

135500 mi

US $470
Scraping sound noted from rear wheels of car. Rear brake pads worn to 10%. Mechanic noted that front CV joint boot had cracked. Not repairing it yet. Transmission fluid flushed. Rotors, calipers and brake pads replaced. 
Jun 2018

160000 mi

US $575
Seal on both headlamp assemblies failed clouding the assemblies with moisture. The assemblies were replaced at an auto body shop. 
Toyota Camry in Virginia, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2016
Jan 2016

154200 mi

US $300
I don't know. My buddy who is a mechanic orders a part and installed it. 
Toyota Camry in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Aug 2011

50000 mi

US $491
Water pump leaking. Replaced under CPO warranty. Front strut found leaking hydraulic fluid. Replaced and realigned. battery tray corroded - replaced 
Nov 2012

60300 mi

US $92
right side winshield washer nozzle clogged. Replaced with new one 
Sep 2015

86000 mi

US $98
Driver side sun visor cannot stay up, turns out clip was broken. Replaced with a new sun visor. 
Oct 2015

86200 mi

US $317
windshield washer not squirting fluid. Diagnosed clogged windshield washer pump and replaced 
Mar 2016

89000 mi

US $310
Right rear lower control arm bent. Replaced. Muffler and resonator pipes bent 
Jan 2018

104000 mi

US $500
Power Steering return hose leaking - replaced and recharged power steering fluid 
Jun 2021

124000 mi

US $1230
Brake discs and rotors worn down to min level - replaced both front and rear 
Nov 2021

127000 mi

US $348
TPMS tire sensor defective - changed out 
Dec 2021

127513 mi

US $649
Trunk latch doesn't close at times. Replaced trunk lock assembly 
Toyota Camry in Maryland, United States
Feb 2014 - Sep 2018
Sep 2014

87000 mi
All struts needed to be replaced 
Toyota Camry in Texas, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2012
Sep 2011

52000 mi

US $25
Sway bar bushing needed replacing. Alternator needed replacement. 
Toyota Camry in New York, United States
Aug 2009 - Apr 2013
Apr 2009

8000 mi
The standard AM/FM/CD radio would intermittently not work for 5 min. up to several hours. The radio was replaced by Toyota. 
Jul 2011

36000 mi

US $35
Engine light came on. Brakes and filters were checked as part of an oil change and tire rotation. No problems were found. Light was reset. 
Aug 2011

37000 mi
Water pump making noise and had to be replaced. 
Nov 2011

39000 mi

US $550
Serpentine belt was replaced because of wear. 
Toyota Camry in Utah, United States
Apr 2017 - May 2017
Mar 2017

82000 mi

US $550
Oil pan leak 

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