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The Toyota Camry is one of the most popular sedans in America, alongside the venerable Honda Civic. Understandably, too. After all the Camry is spacious enough for five passengers, and cargo. That, and the sensible sedan has a reputation for reliability. However, not every Camry is equal. To guarantee that you pick the right used car, choose from one of the three best Toyota Camry years for dependability. 

A Toyota Camry can be a problem-free used car choice, but a couple of the most reliable models are from the same generation

The Camry is a familiar sight on American roads. Hell, iSeeCars named the Camry the No. 5 most popular used vehicle in the country. Used vehicle, mind you. Not just passenger cars. No, the Camry is decidedly the most popular used passenger car in the country, making up 6.1% of all used passenger car sales in 2023. However, would-be buyers seeking the best prospect for a drama-free and long-lasting Camry should opt for one of these model years.

2015 Toyota Camry

The 2015 Toyota Camry is one of the most dependable model years in the nameplate’s tenure. For starters, the 2015 model earned the coveted “Seal of Awesome” from CarComplaints for drama-free ownership. 

Of the things owners complain about the most, steering issues happen from time to time. Specifically, a 2015 model may exhibit intermittent steering lockup, looseness, or pulling. However, the almost 10-year-old Camry earned a 4.0 out of 5.0 in terms of reliability, per RepairPal. Furthermore, the 2015 Camry may last well over 250,000 miles with proper maintenance. 

The 2015 Toyota Camry like this one is one of the best years for reliability and longevity.
A seventh-generation Camry SE | Toyota

2014 Toyota Camry

Like the 2015 model, the 2014 Toyota Camry earned a “Seal of Awesome” for its reliability. While the 2014 model has 119 NHTSA complaints of engine issues, it is a small portion of the nearly 430,000 Camry models the Japanese brand sold in 2014. 

Incidentally, iSeeCars gives a seventh-generation Camry like the 2014 or 2015 model a 13.5% chance of lasting 250,000 miles. Better yet, shrewd shoppers can find a Camry XLE from the 2014 model year for around $11,000 with average mileage. 

2006 Toyota Camry

Sure, the 2006-model Camry isn’t a member of the seventh-generation nameplate like the 2014 and 2015 models. But it still earns a top spot. CarComplaints give the Camry the same seal as its newer siblings, with few owner complaints “not out of the ordinary for any vehicle.” 

With a less-than-problematic 2.4L four-cylinder engine option under the hood, the Camry is an economical option among vehicles with almost 20 years of tenure. Better yet, you can get an average mileage 2006 model for around $5,000.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).