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Toyota Camry repair costs
Fair-price ranges for the most common Toyota Camry repairs, at the U.S. national independent-shop average. The Toyota Camry is priced as a midsize / family car in our model — pick your state in any repair's calculator for local numbers.
About the Toyota Camry: Reliable and inexpensive to service in 4-cylinder form. V6 Camrys cost more for spark plugs and some engine-bay jobs due to rear-bank access.
Toyota Camry repair cost list
| Repair | Fair range (independent) | Labor hours |
|---|---|---|
| Brake pad replacement per axle | $130 – $300 | 0.8–1.3 hrs |
| Brake pads and rotors per axle | $270 – $680 | 1.2–1.8 hrs |
| Alternator replacement per job | $270 – $790 | 1–2.2 hrs |
| AC compressor replacement per job | $500 – $1,340 | 2–3.5 hrs |
| Transmission replacement per job | $2,260 – $6,050 | 6–9.5 hrs |
| Timing belt replacement per job | $440 – $910 | 3–5 hrs |
| Water pump replacement per job | $240 – $680 | 1.5–3.5 hrs |
| Starter replacement per job | $250 – $700 | 1–2 hrs |
| Radiator replacement per job | $310 – $870 | 1.5–3 hrs |
| Struts / shocks replacement per pair (front or rear) | $420 – $1,080 | 1.8–3 hrs |
| Wheel bearing replacement per wheel | $200 – $570 | 1–2 hrs |
| Spark plug replacement per job (all cylinders) | $130 – $330 | 0.8–1.5 hrs |
| Head gasket repair per job | $1,160 – $2,280 | 8–13 hrs |
| Catalytic converter replacement per converter | $360 – $2,240 | 1–2.2 hrs |
| Serpentine belt replacement per job | $70 – $220 | 0.4–1 hrs |
Ranges use quality aftermarket to OEM parts at $110/hr (national independent average). Dealers run 25–40% higher. Every repair links to its full guide with a state-by-state calculator and the lines to question.
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How these estimates work: the Toyota Camry is mapped to our midsize / family car vehicle class, and each figure is that class's labor-time range × the national independent shop rate + realistic parts bands. Model-specific quirks are noted above; for exact local pricing use each repair's state calculator. Full method on the methodology page. Estimates, not quotes.