2009 Toyota Camry Reliability
The 2009 Toyota Camry has 1,413 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about speed control / throttle and body structure. Compared with other Camry model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Camry's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
1,413
NHTSA owner complaints
10
Recall campaigns
161
Complaints citing a crash
22
Complaints citing a fire
2009 Toyota Camry complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 model year, filed between 2008 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control / throttle | 285 | 20% |
| Body structure | 242 | 17% |
| Engine | 219 | 15% |
| Unknown or other | 183 | 13% |
| Service brakes | 165 | 12% |
| Visibility / wipers | 137 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 90 | 6% |
| Air bags | 72 | 5% |
2009 Toyota Camry recalls
10 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2009 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V388000 | Oct 5, 2009 | Speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. |
| 10V017000 | Jan 21, 2010 | Speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 Camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in… |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008… |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying… |
| 12V091000 | Mar 7, 2012 | Exterior lighting — brake lights / switch | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 Camry vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2008, through February 28, 2009, and model year 2009-2011 venza vehicles manufactured from October 20, 2008, through January 4, 2011. During assembly of the contact-type stop… |
| 12V491000 | Oct 10, 2012 | Visibility / wipers — power window devices and controls | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of… |
| 13V014000 | Jan 16, 2013 | Air bags — frontal / sensor/control module-inactive | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and… |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4,… |
| 15V689000 | Oct 22, 2015 | Visibility / wipers — power window devices and controls | Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010… |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011… |
How the 2009 compares with nearby Camry years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Camry analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3,616 | 10 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2008 | 1,178 | 8 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
| 2009 (this page) | 1,413 | 10 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2010 | 614 | 9 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2011 | 625 | 5 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2009 Toyota Camry
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 10 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2009 Toyota Camry reliability FAQ
Is the 2009 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2009 Toyota Camry has 1,413 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about speed control / throttle and body structure. Compared with other Camry model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Camry's typical year.
What are the most common 2009 Toyota Camry problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Toyota Camry are speed control / throttle (285), body structure (242), engine (219), unknown or other (183). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2009 Toyota Camry have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2009 Toyota Camry, including 09V388000 (speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal) and 10V017000 (speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2009 Toyota Camry compare with the 2008 and 2010 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2008 has 1,178 complaints and 8 recalls (avoid); the 2010 has 614 complaints and 9 recalls (avoid). The 2009 has 1,413 complaints and 10 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2009 Toyota Camry?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2009 Camry, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.