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2018 Toyota Camry Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 754 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2018 Toyota Camry, 1% of the 754 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to the coolant bypass valve. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11590115, filed 2024-05, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message “See Dealer” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with water pump failure. The dealer was notified of the diagnosis but advised the contact to disregard the warning. …”

NHTSA complaint #11752686, filed 2026-07, 42,572 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle chugged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove to her destination, where an acquaintance used a vehicle diagnostic scanner to retrieve DTC: P26CB, indicating a malfunction with the electric engine coolant pump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with water pump failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied goodwill assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11741848, filed 2026-06, 70,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202041%
201921%
201851%
201711%
201621%
201510%
201451%
201341%
201241%
201192%
2010152%
2009464%
2008121%
20071525%
200693%
2005355%
2004305%
200311214%
200210711%
20014717%
20005412%
199911022%
19989215%
19979617%
19967618%
19953411%
19944114%
19934015%
1992326%
1991107%
19901410%
198976%
1988914%
1987610%
1986413%
1985215%
1984113%

Other parts of the 2018 Toyota Camry

Transmission and drivetrain
200 complaints
Brakes
165 complaints
Engine
137 complaints
Fuel system
105 complaints
Other or unknown
98 complaints
Vehicle speed control
75 complaints
Electrical system
68 complaints
Steering
61 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
46 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaints
Air bags
22 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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