Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Maintenance light was on, car was pulling to the right while driving even after dealership checked it out, tires were worn out, also car made noises on front right passenge side at high speeds and some time shaked from right front passenger side.
My wife and I have a 2009 Toyota Camry that receives scheduled maintenance. We had 234,000 miles, mostly highway miles, when we heard a clanging sound under the hood on the passenger side. The dealership did an inspection and found that both front coil springs were broken. They both had sections broken off on the larger end. The dealership showed me both broken off coiled ends, one in each hand while I was in the waiting room during the inspection process. The shocks were still in excellent shape with no leaking. We did not have this coil spring problem with our first 1995 Camry even though we drove it 465,000 miles! We would have hit 500,000 if the car had not been rear ended. Our concern is with our mileage we entered a potential recall zone for the 2009 coil springs that other 2009 Camry drivers May encounter with lower or similar mileage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator inadvertently illuminated and the horn inadvertently failed to function. In addition, when attempting to park and turning the steering wheel to the left, the vehicle veered to the right. Both rear tires made a loud noise, the engine shook violently without warning, and the water hose detached and caused water to leak out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the shocks were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Took Camry in for service,has always been done by dealer.inherited car after mother passed away.mileage @ the time was 3562.service rep called 6/12/15 shocks leaking need shocks,struts& alignment .alignment done last service...dealer wants $784 to fix.car has 43000 miles of pampered driving.went on line to see if there were same complaints.they were numerous!!! From what I read Toyota just ignores the obvious problem of that 2009 model.I have owned 4 toyotas previously,never again.to ignore an going safety issue warrants no future purchases.never again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 25 MPH, there was a clinking noise underneath the front of the vehicle. The vehicle began to pull to the left. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front suspension struts spring detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.
I was slowly backing out of my driveway when I heard a loud bang come from underneath the car on the left front. As I drove the car to my mechanic I heard a clanging noise coming from the left front. My mechanic told me that the spring around the strut had broken. I had the spring strut replaced at a cost of $350. I am the original owner and the car has 64,000 miles with all work performed at the Toyota dealership, except my last set of Michelin tires.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to pull to the right. Every time a turn was attempted, a popping noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the mechanic noticed that the rear struts were leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,489. Updated 04/06/16
At intermittent times, most noticeably while braking or turning or both, warning light and sound activates. Checked just recently, no oil on dipstick. Suspect excessive oil consumption manufacturer defect on my year and model which is not being addressed by Toyota.
2009 Camry I bought a used Camry 2009 with 64,000 miles on it. I noticed that while making a turn, both right and left axles were creating sound. Then I called Toyota's customer relations dept. Around nov 11th and reported this matter to them. They gave to me the complaint # 0911116335. They advised me to go to the local dealer. I took the car to the local dealer on dec.3,2009 and a mechanic rode with me in the car and agreed that both axles are bad. I left the car with the dealer to confirm this problem. When I picked up the car, they charged me $ 50.00 for inspection and wrote the report that only left axel was bad. As I have already pointed out, mechanic had already confirmed that both axles were bad. It appears that to 'tone down' this defect, Toyota home office advised the dealer to report that only one axel was bad. …
Suspension complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2009 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 70 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Toyota Camry, 5% of the model year's 1,293 complaints. The component named most often is front (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Toyota Camry suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2009 Toyota Camry, though it has 10 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2009 Toyota Camry suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 41,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.