Toyota Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 4,212 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 9 Toyota models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Toyota Camry (958). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Toyota Highlander at 0.38 and the lowest is the Toyota RAV4 at 0.07, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Toyota models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 958 | 0.15 | 12.3% | 2018, 2012 and 2014 |
| Toyota Highlander | 777 | 0.38 | 18.2% | 2021, 2019 and 2020 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 599 | 0.18 | 17.2% | 2016, 2009 and 2017 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 465 | 0.07 | 7.5% | 2019 and 2010 |
| Toyota Tundra | 457 | — | 16% | 2022, 2023 and 2024 |
| Toyota Corolla | 384 | 0.09 | 6.1% | 2019, 2010 and 2009 |
| Toyota Prius | 268 | — | 3.7% | 2010, 2008 and 2012 |
| Toyota Sienna | 229 | — | 7.3% | 2017, 2008 and 2011 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 75 | — | 6.3% | 2008 and 2009 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Toyota have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 4,212 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 9 Toyota models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Toyota Camry (958). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Toyota Highlander at 0.38 and the lowest is the Toyota RAV4 at 0.07, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Which Toyota models have the most transmission complaints?
the Toyota Camry (958), the Toyota Highlander (777) and the Toyota Tacoma (599), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.
Which Toyota has the fewest transmission complaints per 1,000 sold?
The Toyota RAV4, at 0.07 transmission complaints per 1,000 sold across its rated years. That is a complaint rate, not a failure rate.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration