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2016 Toyota Camry Electrical system Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
11%of 184 total for the year
Median mileage
30,481miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Toyota Camry, 11% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,481 miles. 2 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.

“Mice, jumping out of everywhere while I'm driving!!! My insurance paid out over $4000.00 and I paid $500 deductible plus $300 to have metal screens put in. I had to replace heater core, air conditioning core, heater fan, duct work, where the mice had built a nest. When the heater fan came on it was like putting the mice through a blender. Mouse part everywhere!! Soy used in wiring is to blame. Shame on the us government and Toyota for dumping this car on a unsuspecting public. You buy a brand new car then find out you bought a buffet for rodents! …”

NHTSA complaint #11151603, filed 2018-11, 25,000 miles

“Hi, my Toyota 2016 Camry is used as a daily driver. I purchased the new car at the dealership were I work. My job is in the shipping / receiving department and on a monthly basis I will witness 4 to 8 wiring harness repairs. When I asked my manager about it he said rodent damage, they seem to like the glue or adhesive . We'll guess what ? It has happened too me! A single damaged wire can be debilitating to the electronics in a motor vehicle. In january of this year my complete harness had to be replaced. This is because the wiring harness is not made in a modular or sectional option. …”

NHTSA complaint #11191211, filed 2019-03, 24,000 miles

“Vehicle has 18k miles when this happened. I drove from work to grocery store. After leaving the store I stopped at a red light, the ABS warning came on then check electrical charging system warning. I put the car in park, then I couldn't get it in gear again. I exited the vehicle to wave the cars behind me to go around because the flashers didn't work. After I got all the other cars past me, I called my husband to come and get me. He suggested that I try restarting the car again, with more pressure on the brakes. This time, it started and I moved it to a nearby parking lot. …”

NHTSA complaint #11092117, filed 2018-05, 17,980 miles

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Toyota Camry. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 163,000, and at the time of the registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 293,148.”

NHTSA complaint #11763617, filed 2026-09, 293,148 miles

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Toyota Camry. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook Marketplace. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle experienced various mechanic failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was approximately 117,000; however, it was later discovered that the mileage was 257,080.”

NHTSA complaint #11751016, filed 2026-07, 257,080 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202424%
2023914%
2022914%
202185%
20206825%
2019277%
2018689%
20172316%
20162111%
20153111%
20145512%
20132911%
20126211%
2011325%
2010254%
2009826%
2008485%
20072318%
2006217%
2005335%
2004376%
2003203%
2002364%
2001207%
2000317%
1999418%
1998336%
1997407%
1996266%
1995186%
1994238%
1993208%
1992265%
19912315%
199097%
19891110%
19881320%
1987610%
1985323%
1983117%

Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Camry

Other or unknown
34 complaints
Air bags
31 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Vehicle speed control
22 complaints
Body and structure
20 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Engine
17 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Camry

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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