2012 Toyota Camry transmission problems
The 2012 Toyota Camry has 142 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
142
Transmission complaints
18%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE ENGINE TURNED ON. WITHIN 3 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD AND DOWN A HILL BEFORE CRASHING INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA has 142 complaints about the 2012 Toyota Camry transmission — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.