How Many Miles Can A Toyota Camry Last? Legendary Durability

We know the legends about Toyota's durability and longevity. These cars are legendary in terms of how reliable they are. But are modern Toyota Camry vehicles also that good? Can they go 300 000 miles like some older Toyotas? Today, we want to find it out and we offer you to make a small investigation with us.

When estimating how many miles a car can last, we look at its engines, transmissions, paint quality, rust protection, and also such things as recalls, owners' reviews, and experts' opinions. By adding up all these factors we can say for sure whether a certain car is reliable or not. And today, we are going to talk about the Toyota Camry.

Here's what we will be talking about:

1. The new Camry - what's good and bad in this car?
2. How many miles will the new Toyota Camry go?
3. What are the main problems and disadvantages of the Camry?
4. How can you prolong the life of your Camry?

Let's get started!

Is the new Toyota Camry good or bad?

One of the main advantages of this legendary car is that you can buy it now for $26,000 which is absolutely not that much for this class. This is a business-class sedan that is an all-purpose vehicle and can be used for family journeys, business commuting, or personal use in any way. And we know that the majority of people will love this car. Even the most expensive trim starts at $33,000 which is not that much.

People who have already had some experience with this vehicle say that it's an economical and comfortable car that offers plenty of space, is easy to drive, has wonderful safety, etc. Though, people notice that the new Camry is even worse than the previous generation in terms of road noise on highways.

Here are some things you should know about this vehicle:

1. Nearly all trims come standard with a 4-cylinder engine offering 203 horsepower. That's a lot of power from a not-so-big engine which can cause problems with longevity. And this is something we'll talk about later. There is a version with 206 horsepower.
2. The V6 engine comes standard in TRD trim only. It's a much better choice in terms of longevity and also power. It offers 301 horsepower which is apparently much better than the 4-cylinder engine.
3. The 8-speed automatic transmission is standard for all trims and versions. It's really good and we believe it hasn't changed much from the previous Toyota models, maybe only some settings.
4. The fuel consumption is something unbelievable. The 4-cylinder engine is said to get 39 mpg on the highway and around 28 mpg in the city, while the V6 engine offers 31 mpg on the highway and around 22 mpg in the city. It's really cool for such powerful engines.
5. The suspension is basically the same as in the previous generation. Nothing needed to be changed, actually, so the company decided to go with the same structure and settings for the main suspension elements.

We can't say that the new Camry is the most reliable and predictable car in the world, but we see that Japanese engineers consider reliability as one of the main factors when they make their cars. If we compare the Camry with its main counterparts, the Japanese sedan will appear to be much more reliable and interesting in terms of modern technologies.

This car is really cool if you look at how simple it actually is. It means that you will not need to spend thousands of dollars to just order some diagnostics and get to know what's wrong with your vehicle. Even after years, this Camry will still be easy to service and maintain. But some bad things we'll still have to say.

What are the main problems of the Toyota Camry?

The current generation of the Camry is not the most durable. We can remember those wonderful Toyotas that could go 400 000 miles and even more without any big problems. But now things have changed and the Toyota is no more that reliable. But it still can win in competition with nearly all other business-class sedans on the market.

We tried hard and found nearly all common problems of the modern generation of the Camry to learn in the end how many miles this car can go. And here's what we've found:

1. Electric system issues. Surprisingly many owners have already stated that the electric system in the new Camry is not ideal. It may start causing problems while the car is still under warranty. And this is a good way because, otherwise, you will have to spend a lot of time and money on dealing with this problem.
2. The 4-cylinder engine issues. As we've already predicted, this engine doesn't prove to be very good and reliable. Owners say that the engine starts delivering some problems in the first year. And some of these problems are really hard and expensive to deal with.
3. Battery drains. Previous generations of Toyota Camry didn't have this problem, but now a lot of owners say that the battery drain is actually one of the main problems they can't control.
4. ECU problems. A lot of owners just say that they get different error messages on their dashboards. And then, after they come to a dealer, a mechanic says there is nothing to repair. This adds to the problems with electric systems.

We see that Camry has a good transmission that never fails, a good V6 engine, and really good body protection from rust. But we also see that the smaller engine is not so good, and the electric system is just awful. When did it all go wrong? The Camry was a very reliable car that never had any serious issues with electronics?

We see that a lot of cars show problems like errors on the dashboards, electric wiring problems, etc. It means that you will have to spend some time at the dealer because these issues have to be repaired as soon as possible. Yes, they are not that dangerous, but they can spoil your mood really much.

So, what's the longevity of the Toyota Camry?

Although the car has some problems, it doesn't change the fact that it's a durable vehicle. When we tried to get a certain answer to our question of how many miles the Toyota Camry can go, we couldn't find any certain facts online because the vehicle is relatively new. But we know pretty much everything about these engines, transmissions, and some other parts that determine the longevity. And this way we can predict the Camry's longevity.

Here are some facts:

• on average, the modern Toyota Camry will last about 210 000 miles which is worse than previous generations (250 000 - 300 000 miles);
• the first unit that will fail is the 4-cylinder engine, so the models with the V6 engine will last longer;
• some electric modules will need total replacement or repair and this may also contribute to worse mileage;
• the transmissions and body paint protection are good and don't limit the maximum mileage much;
• the interior is a little less durable than in the previous generations of the Camry, so it won't last that long.

We can say for sure that Toyota has started following that bad trend that many other car manufacturers now follow. It joined the companies that reduce the lifespan of their vehicles in order to sell more cars in the future and maybe even to earn more through their dealers' network all around the USA.

Unfortunately, new Toyotas will not last 300 000 miles. The V6 Camry can still go around 250 000 miles with no obvious problems. But the 4-cylinder version won't reach even this mark.

What should you do to prolong the Camry's life?

• Service your vehicle regularly and don't forget about oil changes.
• Forget about bad and cheap gasoline. Buy only premium gas.
• Use original Toyota oil and parts, no cheap aftermarket parts.
• Don't ignore those error icons on the dashboard, always visit the dealer.
• Be careful when driving your vehicle, don't rev up the engine, and don't overheat it.
• Always pay attention to any changes in the way your Camry goes.
• Pay a lot of attention to a high-mileage Camry to prevent its early problems.

Final words

Don't think that a Toyota Camry is a vehicle that you will drive forever. The new Camry is just a car that will last between 200 000 and 250 000 miles depending on the chosen engine. The V6 is more durable, while the 4-cylinder smaller engine is going to fail earlier.

But, in general, the car is not bad at all. It's still much better than many other vehicles by other brands. Today, we haven't compared it with competitors because our main goal was to learn how many miles it can go. So, we hope you've found the answers to your questions in our article.