2013 Toyota Camry problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2013 Toyota Camry have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Toyota Camry. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Camry get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Toyota Camry at about 27 mpg combined (23 city / 32 highway).

Q: How much is a 2013 Toyota Camry worth?

Comparable 2013 Toyota Camry listings run roughly $11,700–$15,300, typically around $13,360 (from 1,584 vehicles).

2013 Toyota Camry at a glance

Safety recalls2

Owner complaints301

Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Combined27 mpg

Typical price$13,360

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2013 Toyota Camry recalls 2

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring NHTSA Campaign #13V505000 · 17/10/2013

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. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wipin…

Fix: 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.

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #13V442000 · 17/10/2013

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a sh…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 Toyota Camry common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 301 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2013 Toyota Camry safety ratings

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2013 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2013 Toyota Camry MPG & running costs

Combined27 mpg

City23 mpg

Highway32 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,325

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 Toyota Camry worth?

Low

$11,700

Typical price

$13,360

High

$15,300

From 1,584 comparable 2013 Toyota Camry listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Toyota Camry costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,625

Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,200

Total$17,825

Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($13,360) with the same model 5 model-years older ($7,171), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Toyota Camry trims & engines on record

Trims

SE · LE · L · XLE · Hybrid

Engines

2.5L 4-cyl 178 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 268 hp · 2.5L 4-cyl 156 hp

2013 Toyota Camry vehicles on record

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2013 Toyota Camry — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Camry have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Toyota Camry. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Camry?

Based on 301 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, vehicle speed control, structure.

What is the 2013 Toyota Camry safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2013 Toyota Camry an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Camry get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Toyota Camry at about 27 mpg combined (23 city / 32 highway).

How much is a 2013 Toyota Camry worth?

Comparable 2013 Toyota Camry listings run roughly $11,700–$15,300, typically around $13,360 (from 1,584 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.