2019 Toyota Camry · symptom sheet

Transmission fails or needs replacement

32owner reports
85,000median miles
$6,000median quote
0involved a crash

Newest report Jul 27, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

112 of the 393 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 32 of those describe transmission failure.

Tick what matches of 32 reports

lost drive or would not move

warning lights came on first

it was replaced under warranty

I paid for it myself

a second transmission also failed

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (32 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2019 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the transmission and drivetrain on the Camry

PE97-034opened Jul 16, 1997

Transmission and drivetrain · model years 1997

Ignition interlock failure. Closed nov 28, 1997, led to recall 97V-213.

NHTSA summary

None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.

What owners paid

13 of the 32 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $600 to $8,000.

$600$6,000$8,000

$0k$2k$4k$6k$8k

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 65,000 and 108,000 miles, from the 21 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Transmission whines on acceleration. Checked by dealership shop and they found fluid full of metal and material and recommended replacement of the transmission. Has 108,000 miles on it as of 3/23/2026 and whining started during August 2025. Still using vehicle as of 05/29/2026. New transmission and/or parts are currently on indefinite backorder from Toyota, so it cannot be repaired at this time.”
Filed May 29, 2026 · 108,000 miles

“The transmission went out at 85k miles. I change the oil every 5k-7k miles. Has been very well maintained. Replaced it , it started to get jumpy and fail AGAIN even brand new transmission. It cost me $6,000 (I worked at Toyota) where it would have costed me $8,000+ â¦ Toyota used to be very reliableâ¦ what happened ?”
Filed Apr 11, 2026 · 85,000 miles

“Vehicle only has 58,983 miles and already has a failing transmission. Dealership recommends full transmission replacement costing $8,000.00. I am not even done with the monthly payments and I am currently in financial burden. PLEASE HELP ME”
Filed Dec 16, 2025 · 58,983 miles

“Whining noise started a week ago. Whenever I press the gas peddle a whining noise starts and increases as I accelerate. Took it to a Toyota dealer and they are suggesting a total transmission replacement. I have 90000 miles”
Filed Jun 25, 2025 · 90,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 32 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.