2013 Toyota Camry Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 67about this part
- Share
- 24%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Toyota Camry, 24% of the 274 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles. 4 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.
“My car shudders from 20-45 miles an hour have taken in to a car shop and they say it is the torque converter, or transmission in this car. My car is only 5 years old and should not be having these problems. After it gets up to 50 it starts to run smoothly. The vehicle is in motion. I see from complaints that a lot of people have had their torque converters replaced by the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11111795, filed 2018-07, 125,000 miles“Cvt transmission start shuddering then and b/4 at 40 to 50 miles per hour Toyota mfg refuses to repair.car only has 58k miles! Almost lost control driving.telling me I have to buy at dealer for $7.300 happens at all times wherever ! Please help us since we are both retried seniors. Alfred”
NHTSA complaint #11291938, filed 2019-12, 58,000 miles“Torque converter not good in this car. Vehicle makes vibration between 40-50mph but if I let go off the accelerator it goes away instantly. Changed brakes changes cv axles. Transmission is the issue car is only 78k miles 2013 Camry le. I believe a recall might be needed? Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11176410, filed 2019-02, 78,000 miles“When in am completely stopped and I begin to accelerate the torque arm begins shuttering. It takes up to a minute to get the car to get moving. If in am stopped at a street light I am worried I'm going to get rear ended.”
NHTSA complaint #11111077, filed 2018-07, 82,000 miles“My car stalls every time I pull of from a red light or try to pick up speed after going slow and jerks at times. It's like the car is not changing gears”
NHTSA complaint #11397629, filed 2021-02, 120,000 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…
- 10131766Feb 15, 2018Dealer Package: Date 02/15/18 ZE5 previously stated that LSC E03 had to be completed prior to performing ZE5. LSC E03 is now expired and is no longer a prerequisite for ZE5…
- 10131763Feb 15, 2018Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be…
- 10129984Feb 15, 2018Dealer Package: Date 02/15/18 ZE5 previously stated that LSC E03 had to be completed prior to performing ZE5. LSC E03 is now expired and is no longer a prerequisite for ZE5…
- 10129981Feb 15, 2018Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be…
- 10131705Feb 1, 2018Warranty Bulletin Policy: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be…
- 10129943Feb 1, 2018Warranty Bulletin Policy: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be…
- 10133640Nov 17, 2017TSB: Rev2_ OBSOLETE NOTICE November 16, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0312-17.
- 10146516Nov 13, 2017TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0034-14. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Service Bulletin No…
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 2013 Toyota Camry
47 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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