Because existing sources of auto reliability information left much to be desired, in late 2005 I started conducting my own reliability research at TrueDelta.com. TrueDelta reports absolute stats like "trips to the shop" that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, so any significant changes in a model's reliability become apparent quickly.

Already nearly 500 Camry owners have signed up to participate, among the most for any model. But more are still needed to provide solid results for every recent model year.

Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.

To encourage participation, panel members receive full access to the results for free.

For the details, and to help us provide the best possible results for your year:

Vehicle reliability research

 

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The latest results were recently posted. The Camry continues to have a better than average repair rate, with one exception: the 2007 V6 has improved, but to average.

For the full set of results, and sign up to help (if you haven't already):

TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results

 

Updated results posted today for many model years.

TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results

 

577 Camry owners signed up so far. A great start, but more are needed.

Vehicle reliability research

 

Updated results on Thursday. Sample sizes for most years continue to be marginal, so additional participants would be very helpful.

Car reliability research

 

The latest Car Reliability Survey results were recently posted:

Toyota Camry reliability comparisons

 

We have updated results for the Camry to include owner experiences through March 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009: small sample size, but no repairs reported yet

2008: 21

2007: 19 to 34, depending on engine

2005: 27

2004: 18

2003: 20

2002: 27

2001: 54

2000: 63

1999: 66

1998: 50

1997: 60

1996: 152

All are better than average. Sample sizes are small and even very small for years before 2007.

A big thanks to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in August and November. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years from 1995 on.

Toyota Camry reliability comparisons

 

773 Camry owners now signed up. A very good start, but more are needed to provide precise results for all model years.

Car reliability research

 

We have again updated results for the Camry, to include owner experiences through June 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009: marginal sample size, but no repairs reported yet

2008: 21

2007: 24 to 37, depending on engine

2005: 25

2004: 16

2003: 38

2002: 9

2001: 63

2000: 99

1999: 27

1998: 69

1997: 56

1996: 98

All are better than average. Sample sizes are small and even very small for years before 2007, so those results are imprecise.

A big thanks, once again, to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in November and February. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years from 1995 on.

Toyota Camry reliability comparisons