The Toyota Camry is a midsize car built from 1983 to 2026 over 7 generations. Most were assembled in the United States — 85.4% of those on record. Between 1983 and 2026 it grew 43 cm longer and gained 490 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Hybrid, V6. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Camry is
The Toyota Camry is a midsize car that Toyota built from 1983 to 2026 — 44 model years. Our measurements put it at 7 generations, the current one starting in 2018. It has been offered with 4-cyl, Hybrid, V6 power. Its closest siblings in the Toyota range: Prius, Crown, Avalon.
Where the Camry is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 15,565 Camrys on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United States | 4T1, 4T4, 4TB, 1NX | 1987-2025 | |
| Japan | JT2, JTN, JTD, J12 | 1983-2019 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Toyota VIN decide which of these 7 lines your Camry belongs to. What every character in a Camry VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Toyota Camry adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Camry generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Camry's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Camry that gives 7 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-1986 | 446 cm | 260 cm | 1085 kg | - | - |
| 1987-1991 | 464 cm | 260 cm | 1255 kg | +18 cm | +170 kg |
| 1992-1996 | 477 cm | 262 cm | 1365 kg | +13 cm | +110 kg |
| 1997-2001 | 479 cm | 266 cm | 1390 kg | +2 cm | +25 kg |
| 2002-2007 | 481 cm | 272 cm | 1490 kg | +2 cm | +100 kg |
| 2008-2017 | 481 cm | 278 cm | 1580 kg | +0 cm | +90 kg |
| 2018-2026 | 489 cm | 283 cm | 1575 kg | +8 cm | -5 kg |
Between 1983 and 2026 the Camry gained 43 cm in length (+9.6%) and 490 kg in weight (+45.2%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Camry that is 490 kg against 43 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Toyota Camry tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Camry owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Toyota Camry have? Power & range
The Toyota Camry is offered with 3 powertrains — 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 3 for the Toyota Camry, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.5L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | FWD | Regular |
| 4-cyl | 2.5L · 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | FWD | Regular |
| Hybrid | 2.5L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Camry by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Toyota Camry. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Camry | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 162 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 20,112 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,795/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 6,595 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Toyota Camry?
The Camry is a midsize car, built from 1983 to 2026 across 7 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Hybrid, V6.
Where is the Toyota Camry made?
Across 15,565 cars in our records the split is: the United States (85.4%), Japan (14.3%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Camry have?
7 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2018. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Camry grew 43 cm longer and gained 490 kg.
What is the Toyota Camry warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Camry reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Camry?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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