Most common 2014 Toyota Camry problems
Share of the 455 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Camry complaints by model year
Best Camry years: 2022, 2017, 2024. Years to avoid: 2009, 2018, 2007, 2002, 2008. Compare all years →
2014 Toyota Camry recalls (3)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What 2014 Toyota Camry owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 128 →
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed with light pressure, and he heard an abnormal rumbling sound coming from under the floorboard. The contact stated that he felt a light vibration in his seat. The contact stated that he took his foot off the accelerator pedal and the vibration ceased. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred mostly while driving at a steady speed and then lightly depressing the accelerator. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a shudder in the torque converter, and that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated before jolting into the next gear. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle almost stalled and was shuddering abnormally before shifting into the next gear. There was also an abnormal grinding sound coming from underneath the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that at a minimum, the torque converter needed to be replaced and the TCM needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
Speed control & acceleration all 64 →
May 8 2022 The vehicle was parked when I took it out of park it accelerated even when I repeatedly slammed on the brakes it continued to accelerate. It caused me to hit another vehicle and almost into a house. Airbags didn't deploy either....Prior to the incident a check hybrid system was the only warning i guess the vehicle had given. Which we had a appointment to get checked tomorrow. May 9th 2022.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,900.
Engine & cooling all 62 →
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact was turned off and the vehicle. The had been taken to the dealer in 2017 and was diagnosed with a leaking timing chain cover caused by an oil leak. The timing chain assembly was resealed. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer for repair in February of 2021, where it was diagnosed that there was an oil pan gasket leak. The vehicle was repaired. The contact became aware of an oil leak on the garage floor. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer again on December 23, 2024, and was diagnosed with oil leaking on the timing cover. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 24,889.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone where it was diagnosed with a failed intake valve and a failed exhaust. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
2014 Toyota Camry engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | CVT | FWD | 42 / 38 / 40 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 34 / 28 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 21 / 30 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Toyota Camry a good car?
Based on 455 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Camry rates average: 19% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Camry at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Toyota Camry?
The transmission & drivetrain — 128 complaints, 28% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission › torque converter. Next are the speed control & acceleration (64) and engine & cooling (62).
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Camry have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2014 Toyota Camry, the most recent from November 7, 2014 (lower arm). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Camry?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022, 2017 and 2024. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2009, 2018, 2007, 2002 and 2008. See the full Toyota Camry years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Toyota Camry problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 38,000 miles; 58% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.