2009 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 208about this part
- Share
- 16%of 1,294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 208 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Toyota Camry, 16% of the 1,294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“All engine services were done always in toyotas center, now car is 154329 km(95,895miles) and I started to check oil by myself in the last year and I noticed excessive motor oil consumption. Actually I need to add 1qt oil every 3 weeks (1 qt every 350 miles aproximately). The motor is not dripping the oil on the floor, so it must be going somewhere.”
NHTSA complaint #11308701, filed 2020-02, 90,000 miles“My 2009 Toyota Camry is consuming an excessive amount of oil. During my last regular oil change, the dip stick was dry. I asked the technician to ensure there were no leaks and everything was tight and he assured me it was. I began googling the issue and learned this is a common problem with my year/make/model. It is consuming oil at an alarming rate.”
NHTSA complaint #10865658, filed 2016-05, 107,000 miles“The care is burning oil at an alarming rate. So much so that the engine can fail and shut down during normal operating procedures this is dangerous, to me, my family and everyone else on the road. Toyota knows about the issues and hasn't recalled the cars to be fixed. Toyota should be held liable for any wrecks or damages caused by the know issue and should voluntary fix all vehicles with this issue. .”
NHTSA complaint #11123478, filed 2018-08, 120,000 miles“09 Toyota Camry is burning oil. At startup smoke comes out of exhaust. I have to add about a quarter of oil once a month. I've noticed this is a known problem 07-10 model Camry. I need to get this problem resolved. Please advise me of solution”
NHTSA complaint #11404066, filed 2021-03, 100,000 miles“Excessive oil consumption started in 2016 & it is getting worse. Adding a bottle of engine oil twice a month. My car only has 103k miles and is 2009. I bought it brand new & is in great condition. The dealership won't do anything about this issue.”
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 60 | 22% |
| 2019 | 81 | 20% |
| 2018 | 137 | 18% |
| 2017 | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 | 17 | 9% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 57 | 13% |
| 2013 | 26 | 9% |
| 2012 | 59 | 10% |
| 2011 | 36 | 6% |
| 2010 | 43 | 7% |
| 2009 | 208 | 16% |
| 2008 | 131 | 14% |
| 2007 | 377 | 13% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 21 | 3% |
| 2004 | 26 | 4% |
| 2003 | 52 | 7% |
| 2002 | 58 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Camry
266 complaintsBody and structure
225 complaintsOther or unknown
176 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
126 complaintsBrakes
107 complaintsElectrical system
82 complaintsSuspension
70 complaintsAir bags
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsTires
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology