2018 Toyota Camry engine problems

130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Toyota Camry — 18% of all complaints for this model year.

130

Engine complaints

18%

share of all complaints

21,600 mi

median reported incident mileage

4 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“When driving, the car would go into limp mode and wouldn’t get out of 2nd gear. it was super jerky as well. when taken to a mechanic, it was diagnosed with malfunctioning transmission among some other things such as brakes and tires. we take fairly great care of our vehicles and get them seen for…”
filed May 28, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while drivng at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle was towed to the dealer ted after several attempts, the vehicle eventually started. The contact stated while…”
filed May 22, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
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