2014 Toyota Camry Problems

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 80,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
• Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
• Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
• If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.

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What owners said

The torque converter is malfunctioning. This malfunction can damage the entire transmission by releasing metal debris into the transmission system due to severe shuddering. If the torque converter fails while driving, I could lose acceleration power and potentially lose power steering assist and brake assist if the engine stalls, making…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Transmission shudder - noticed transmission vibration at speeds from 25 to 30 mph and before 50 mph. Took the car to a shop for wheel alignment, vibration still felt. Took to a dealer , Hamer Toyota in Mission Hills, CA., and dealer said, it could be just the transmission oil, so I had the oil change done. Problem was the same. Took it…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 17,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
• Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.

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What owners said

The vehicle shudders when switching from 2nd gear to 3rd gear at average acceleration and light load. It is an ongoing issue. Upon researching I found TSB SB0034-14R2 which appears to describe my issue. I took it to the dealer and they said I had to change the entire transmission, the torque converter and update the ECM software. When I…Owner complaint, filed 2022

I was slowly pulling into a parking space at the Nordstrom store in Dunwoody, Georgia, when the car suddenly self-accelerated, jumped the curb and hit a concrete pillar. The pillar was about 15 feet from the parking area curb. Pressing the brake did not slow the car.Owner complaint, filed 2022

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 23,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
• Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
• Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
• Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone where it was diagnosed with a failed…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 109,000 miles

My car is exhausting oil very rapidly. It’s burning oil from inside the engine. Started 2 months ago. I have never received ANY recalls on it.Owner complaint, filed 2025

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 41,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
• Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
• Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.

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What owners said

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Camry. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 137,385, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 187,888.Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 187,888 miles

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Camry. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 160,000. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that during a routine oil change, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The contact was made aware that the mileage was 235,000. Additionally, a Carfax…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 257,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 33,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
• The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
• Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.

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What owners said

I believe it was 6/23/22, i was stopped in traffic on I35 and I30, traveling south toward Waco. I was in stop and go traffic at the bottom of the ramp. As I was stopped, the car accelerated forward and hit a work truck in front of me. The construction truck had a rotating tire hoisted on its rear end. My car received front end damage by…Owner complaint, filed 2022

When the car starts Traction Control, ABS, and Brake lights come on. This locks the shifter ans leaves the car without ABS and Traction Control protection.Owner complaint, filed 2021

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 36,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
• Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.

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What owners said

My safety was put at risk because I did not have the protection of the airbags during a serious head-on collision. I was wearing my seat belt, but I still suffered a concussion, bruised ribs, two sprained ankles, pain in my head, neck, back, tailbone, jaw, and shoulder, as well as a burn from the seat belt. Since the accident, I have…Owner complaint, filed 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that his wife was driving the vehicle and was involved in a crash while stopped on a main road. A vehicle from behind crashed into the entire rear end of their vehicle at 30 MPH. No property damage was reported, and the vehicles came to a stop upon impact. The air bags were not…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 83,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 25,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
• On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
• Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.

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What owners said

The basic issue is unintended acceleration. I reported this issue four (4) separate times to the local Toyota dealer in my area: 1/20/2020 - 5/2/2020 - 9/28/2020 and most recently on 6/13/2022. The most recent incident resulted in an accident whereby I backed into a building while parking and caused more than $5,000 damage. All incidents…Owner complaint, filed 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gas cap needed to be replaced. The gas cap was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 95,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 15,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (18).

What to check before you buy

• Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
• Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.

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What owners said

Driving on all American highway on my way to work there were 2 tote black boxes on the left lane causing me to hit them with no alternative. My front part of vehicle is damagedOwner complaint, filed 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver’s side front door automatic lock failed to operate as designed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the door actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that later all the door lock actuators failed…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 125,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 50,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
• Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
• Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.

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What owners said

the left front suspension lower arm making weird noises while driving. Looks like it is related to open recall on same model "t he left front suspension lower arm may have an improperly manufactured bolt hole where it connects to the ball joint." But my vehicle in not included in open recall - called up toyota customer service and they…Owner complaint, filed 2024

I have checked and haven't see any recalls for this issue. and i've paid several hundred dollars to fix these issues several time The Sway Bars from Both side of my suspension system have failed twice, as in coming loose and you can hear it clanking loosely 1. had left side it fixed in or 2016/2017 2. had right side fixed in 2020 3. Now…Owner complaint, filed 2023

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 23,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
• Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.

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What owners said

My navigation system is stuck in a reboot mode where is flashes a very bright white screen. I was driving at night and the screen is so bright, and there’s no way to turn it off or adjust the brightness. It was bright that I could not see the road and hit the ditch when I went to turn onto my road. Its very hard to drive at night with…Owner complaint, filed 2023

My headlights are so [xxx] they look like they're not on at all and my bright lights are super bright parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).Owner complaint, filed 2018

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 45,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
• On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
• A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.

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What owners said

There is a steering damper that is used in the electric steering box on many Toyota models. The damper breaks down and the vehicles develop a clunk from the steering column. I don't find any recall for this problem. Toyota cannot tell me if there is a safety issue when the damper breaks down or if it is merely an annoyance from the…Owner complaint, filed 2024

The contact owns 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH or above, the vehicle was shuddering with a whining sound coming from the front-end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the ECO light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who had previously updated the ECM software under a…Owner complaint, filed 2023, at 55,069 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 33,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
• Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
• The tire pressure light should go out after startup.

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What owners said

Air pressure signal appeared in the dashboard. Without my consent they changed the four tire sensors and they put a new battery. Still the air pressure signal appeared in the dashboard, I went back twice they never fix it , they have charged me $ 1,154.02 and still not fixedOwner complaint, filed 2020

Yokahma avid ascent tires, front passenger side, tread separated and caused a blow out tires only had a40000 miles on them for a 65000 mile tire. No previous problem, sarted being bumpy at 40mph. I pulled over did not see anything, took off and pow tire was shredded, the tread just popped offf and was flapping around. It was on a paved…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 86,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 50,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
• Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.

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What owners said

On the highway a rattling noise from the right front indicating something was loose. Took to a tire shop to see the problem and as the front tire was removed I noticed that the wheel bearing its almost completely off from the fraction of the vehicle.Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 93,000 miles

Rear passenger seatbelt will not latch. Daughter moved to rear dri ver side for crash protection. I inspected the problem on november 30, 2019 and determined that the receiver lock was not catching/holding on to the shoulder strap buckle.Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 83,500 miles

What to check before you buy

• Ask for a hybrid battery health report from a dealer or hybrid shop.
• Watch for warning messages at startup and on the test drive, and confirm the car switches between gas and electric smoothly.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Hybrid system warning light illuminated, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the Hybrid Propulsion System battery. The contact was informed that…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 123,000 miles

What to check before you buy

• Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
• Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
• Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.

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What owners said

The torque convert creates a shudder when under light load between 35- 50mph. Initially it was happen sporadically and when it was initially noticed it was always on the same stretch of road which prompt me to think it was the road surface. Only after about a year of this did it appear to happen more often and at different areas. With…Owner complaint, filed 2023