2011 Toyota Camry Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 8%of 602 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,950miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Toyota Camry, 8% of the 602 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,950 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car shudders at 35 to 40 MPH. If I speed up no problem. I heard it could be torque converter. I am not a mechanic but I told dealer and they never did anything. I also turn on AC an engine noise. They told me is wear an tear. Car is in good condition just those issues. I am original owner my car was also in accident but dealer fixed it and never told me about the issue. Dorschel group rochester ny. Is very upsetting that a car I paid over 25000$ is doing this and no recalls”
NHTSA complaint #11183389, filed 2019-03, 123,000 miles“My car has been experiencing hard shifts when switching gears and sometimes going idle during gear shifts. I've taken it to the Toyota dealer several times and they can never replicate the issue. I took my car in for service a few days ago and they didn't notice a transmission leak that another third party mechanic did. Makes me wonder they are trying to avoid accountability here. The third party mechanic told me that his car had the same issue and he had to fight for Toyota to fix the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11081926, filed 2018-03, 120,000 miles“Transmission whines at low speeds, very annoying. It slips between 1st & 2nd gear. Down shifts rough. Something bumps around trunk when taking off & stopping. Dealer tells me that all this is normal. I will never buy another Toyota ever. My advise to others, don't buy 2011 Camry, you'll be sorry.”
NHTSA complaint #10459012, filed 2012-05, 100 miles“Im really unhappy with this car its just 1 thing after another first had the noisy moon roof issue and finally got it fixed by bringing in the TSB so it could not be denied, now I have a noisy power steering pump that whine very loud but was told that its normal (what a crock). Currently my car is shifting hard on take off and decreasing speed to stop. Toyota has really gone down. I traded a 2000 Camry xle that was better than this newer model.”
NHTSA complaint #10616606, filed 2014-07, 35,900 miles“I am writing about my Toyota Camry 2011.I have a manual transmission that has failed now for the third time. I am presently driving but yes if it fails again it could be a safety issue if im caught in the middle of a very busy highway and it fails again. I just wanted you to be aware. Also something totally unrelated is I would suggest every seat belt in any vehicle be a fluorescent orange so it is very obvious to everyone that you are not wearing your seat belt. This would help the police and anyone else in an accident or otherwise. …”
NHTSA complaint #11252702, filed 2019-09, 94,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
- 10134401Apr 13, 2016TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for inspecting and adjusting World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) level at normal vehicle operating temperature…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 7 | 11% |
| 2022 | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 | 12 | 8% |
| 2020 | 33 | 12% |
| 2019 | 115 | 29% |
| 2018 | 200 | 27% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 18 | 10% |
| 2015 | 36 | 13% |
| 2014 | 128 | 28% |
| 2013 | 67 | 24% |
| 2012 | 142 | 24% |
| 2011 | 49 | 8% |
| 2010 | 46 | 8% |
| 2009 | 51 | 4% |
| 2008 | 40 | 4% |
| 2007 | 266 | 9% |
| 2006 | 18 | 6% |
| 2005 | 84 | 12% |
| 2004 | 48 | 8% |
| 2003 | 40 | 5% |
| 2002 | 68 | 7% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 35 | 6% |
| 1996 | 21 | 5% |
| 1995 | 25 | 8% |
| 1994 | 21 | 7% |
| 1993 | 29 | 11% |
| 1992 | 18 | 3% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 8 | 6% |
| 1989 | 6 | 5% |
| 1988 | 9 | 14% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2011 Toyota Camry
120 complaintsOther or unknown
118 complaintsAir bags
72 complaintsVehicle speed control
70 complaintsBody and structure
63 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsWheels
24 complaintsFuel system
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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