2018 Toyota Camry: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 201 owner complaints for the 2018 Toyota Camry that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770133 (filed 10/09/2026): “Total transmission failure at about 107,770 miles.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769124 (filed 10/05/2026): “The contact owns a 2018 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle was jerking and hesitating. the failure was a recurring failure. the dealer was contacted and was able to reproduce the failure. the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. the contact was inform…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768335 (filed 10/01/2026): “2018 toyota camry approx 126,000 miles. transmission had always been rough-- previously jerking and was told by dealer technician that shocks needed to be replaced soon. while out of state and traveling in remote area, the car gave out. was advised by out of state toyota dealership technician tha…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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