2009 Toyota Camry MPG
23–34 mpg combined across 4 EPA-rated versions. Best: Camry Hybrid (FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 33 city / 34 hwy / 34 combined; lowest: Camry (3.5L 6-cyl, A6) at 23.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Hybrid (Hybrid) | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 33 | 34 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Camry | 2.4L 4-cyl | A5 | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Camry | 2.4L 4-cyl | M5 | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Camry | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
How it compares
- 2009 Midsize Cars: class average 21.6 mpg over 127 versions; best Camry +12.4 (#2).
- 2008: 34 mpg best (no change).
- 2010: 34 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $1,950–$2,900 a year ($950 difference).
- 2026 model: 51 mpg best (+17).
Safety
1,412 owner complaints: Vehicle Speed Control 285, Structure 241, Engine 219, Unknown Or Other 183. Crashes 160, fires 22, injuries 90, deaths 2.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 285 | 20% |
| Structure | 241 | 17% |
| Engine | 219 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 183 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 165 | 12% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 100 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 90 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 72 | 5% |
Recent owner reports: Vehicle Speed Control
“We (my wife and I) were driving our vehicle Sunday November 5th 2023 in the morning and experienced a serious issue. While on the highway, the car was stuck with the gas petal in the down position (we did not realize this until after we were able to successfully power down the car) and continued to accelerate in an uncontrolled manner.”
“The BRAKE & ABS lights started coming on although there was no apparent problem. Then, when those lights illuminate on the instrument panel, the speedometer & tachometer stop working. Often, the needles will bounce or they will just set at zero. This can occur at any speed & on all road conditions. This does not affect cruise control in anyway. I can set & stop the cruise control at any time.”
“ACCELERATOR GETS STUCK OPEN. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. IT WOULD REV AT HIGH SPEEDS WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I TRIED DOWNSHIFTING WITH NO EFFECT. WHEN I FINALLY STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO VERY HIGH RPMS, EVEN WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THEN IT FINALLY STALLED OUT.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
10 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2016 | Seats › front Assembly › seat Heater/Cooler | 16V396000 |
| Oct 22, 2015 | Visibility › power Window Devices And Controls | 15V689000 |
| Nov 19, 2014 | Seats › front Assembly › seat Heater/Cooler | 14V743000 |
| Jan 16, 2013 | Air Bags › frontal › sensor/Control Module-inactive | 13V014000 |
| Oct 10, 2012 | Visibility › power Window Devices And Controls | 12V491000 |
| Mar 7, 2012 | Exterior Lighting › brake Lights › switch | 12V091000 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment › other › labels | 10V035000 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment › other › labels | 10V036000 |
| Jan 21, 2010 | Vehicle Speed Control › accelerator Pedal | 10V017000 |
| Oct 5, 2009 | Vehicle Speed Control › accelerator Pedal | 09V388000 |