Type Of Vehicle/Engine: '07 SE I4 / U.S. Built
Year Bought: Jan '07
Mileage: 24000KM (15000Miles)
Problem(s): Got dirty
Work/Service Done: Washed it

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: '09 SE V6 / U.S. Built
Year Bought: July '09
Mileage: 155 miles
Problem(s): Nada-thing
Work/Service Done: None..just mods.

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: '07 Hybrid / Japan Built
Year Bought: February 2007
Mileage: 23,000
Problem(s): Center console squeak, dash rattle, rattles when bass is turned up
Work/Service Done: Regular maintenance and warranty work on the console squeak and dash rattle

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: 2002 Camry LE 4 cyl
Year Bought: August 2006
Mileage: 75,000 at purchase, 202,000 at present
Problem(s): A/C relay failure, Power window regulator
Work/Service Done: Replaced above parts, regular scheduled maintenance (oil changes ~ 5000 miles, water pumps, drive belts, spark plugs, etc...)

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: 2002 Camry SE V6 Japan Built
Year Bought: July 1st '06
Mileage: 116,xxx KM at purchase, 151,xxxKM at present
Problem(s): Only problem was hesitation due to EGR Valve
Work/Service Done: Above problem replaced, Timing belt, water pump. Reg oil changes..

 

Did not realize that you had all those miles on your car.

 

myself? i think it converts to round 90,000 miles..or just over that. Not bad for an 02.

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: 2007 LE/V6 US Built
Year Bought: June 2006
Mileage: 27K
Problem(s): Body to Rear Strut Noise (week1), Wheel Vibration (Week1),Power window regulator bad, Power Window Motor bad, Radio screen blanks out, displays stray characters, transmission flare.
Work/Service Done: TSB for strut noise, replaced rear passenger window motor and regulator, replaced Radio, TSB for transmission flare. Regular maintenance, as per OM, 2007 SE rims installed with new tires.

I still like my Camry!

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: 2007 LE/V6 US Built
Year Bought: June 2006
Mileage: 27K
Problem(s): Body to Rear Strut Noise (week1), Wheel Vibration (Week1),Power window regulator bad, Power Window Motor bad, Radio screen blanks out, displays stray characters, transmission flare.
Work/Service Done: TSB for strut noise, replaced rear passenger window motor and regulator, replaced Radio, TSB for transmission flare. Regular maintenance, as per OM, 2007 SE rims installed with new tires.

I still like my Camry!

Damn, looks like you got all the bad stuff.

 

<sings> Are you ready for this? LOL

Type Of Vehicle/Engine:
2007 SE V6

Year Bought:
November 2007 - demo with 16,000+ km's (9900+ miles) at time of purchase

Mileage:
63,000+ km's (39,000+ miles)

Problem(s):
- Dealer-installed auto-start would not work properly
- Water in tail lights
- Front fascia pulled away from drivers wheel well
- Dash squeaks in cold weather
- Headliner / moon roof squeaks
- Transmission hard shifting
- Front brake rotors worn
- Oxygen sensors
- OEM tires worn at only 27,000 km (16,700 miles)
- Faulty engine computer module (probably linked to oxygen sensor issues)
- Rear fascia loose on passenger side
- Stress crack in drivers side mirror
- Hard-start issues
- Trim under hood loose, rust forming on underside of hood

Work/Service Done:
- After 4 failed attempts to remedy, removed auto start
- Replaced both tail lights (warranty)
- Glued and riveted front fascia (warranty)
- Removed dash and installed 'tacky' insulation to stop rattle (warranty)
- Headliner / moon roof rattle is still an ongoing issue
- TSB for tranny reprogramming stopped the hard shifting issue (warranty)
- Rotors replaced (warranty)
- After 2-1/2 months of a continuous engine light and 4 attempts to remedy, finally fixed O2 issue (warranty)
- Replaced tires
- Replaced module during the time of O2 sensor issues (warranty)
- Had to replace almost all screws holding rear fascia on both sides (warranty)
- Replaced mirror (warranty)
- Hard-starts are an ongoing issue - please search for my thread elsewhere in this section and comment with your thoughts and helpful hints
- Hood being repainted this week (warranty)

As you can see, I've had issues and I am not entirely thrilled with my 1st Toyota ownership experience.

But it is not all doom and gloom. On the plus side, when the car is working right, it is an absolute joy to drive.

I love the looks. It caught my eye and I find it looks better every day. Mine is Barcelona Red, and it gets lots of longs stares.

I love the power. A member of the local police force took it for a little spin and the next thing I knew we were doing over 145 mph and still pulling hard before he had to back off as we were running out of straight road. There is no doubt in my mind that it will do 160.

I love the gas mileage. Since the O2 sensors / module were replaced, gas mileage has been fan-tab-u-lous. If I am taking my time and keep it to around 115 kph or so on the highway, I have gotten as high as 41 mpg (Canadian gallons). Before the O2 sensors / module were taken care of, I got about 35 mpg (Canadian gallon).

 

<sings> Are you ready for this? LOL

Type Of Vehicle/Engine:
2007 SE V6

Year Bought:
November 2007 - demo with 16,000+ km's (9900+ miles) at time of purchase

Mileage:
63,000+ km's (39,000+ miles)

Problem(s):
- Dealer-installed auto-start would not work properly
- Water in tail lights
- Front fascia pulled away from drivers wheel well
- Dash squeaks in cold weather
- Headliner / moon roof squeaks
- Transmission hard shifting
- Front brake rotors worn
- Oxygen sensors
- OEM tires worn at only 27,000 km (16,700 miles)
- Faulty engine computer module (probably linked to oxygen sensor issues)
- Rear fascia loose on passenger side
- Stress crack in drivers side mirror
- Hard-start issues
- Trim under hood loose, rust forming on underside of hood

Work/Service Done:
- After 4 failed attempts to remedy, removed auto start
- Replaced both tail lights (warranty)
- Glued and riveted front fascia (warranty)
- Removed dash and installed 'tacky' insulation to stop rattle (warranty)
- Headliner / moon roof rattle is still an ongoing issue
- TSB for tranny reprogramming stopped the hard shifting issue (warranty)
- Rotors replaced (warranty)
- After 2-1/2 months of a continuous engine light and 4 attempts to remedy, finally fixed O2 issue (warranty)
- Replaced tires
- Replaced module during the time of O2 sensor issues (warranty)
- Had to replace almost all screws holding rear fascia on both sides (warranty)
- Replaced mirror (warranty)
- Hard-starts are an ongoing issue - please search for my thread elsewhere in this section and comment with your thoughts and helpful hints
- Hood being repainted this week (warranty)

As you can see, I've had issues and I am not entirely thrilled with my 1st Toyota ownership experience.

But it is not all doom and gloom. On the plus side, when the car is working right, it is an absolute joy to drive.

I love the looks. It caught my eye and I find it looks better every day. Mine is Barcelona Red, and it gets lots of longs stares.

I love the power. A member of the local police force took it for a little spin and the next thing I knew we were doing over 145 mph and still pulling hard before he had to back off as we were running out of straight road. There is no doubt in my mind that it will do 160.

I love the gas mileage. Since the O2 sensors / module were replaced, gas mileage has been fan-tab-u-lous. If I am taking my time and keep it to around 115 kph or so on the highway, I have gotten as high as 41 mpg (Canadian gallons). Before the O2 sensors / module were taken care of, I got about 35 mpg (Canadian gallon).

OMG! Hehe... Glad you still stick with it. :clap:

myself? i think it converts to round 90,000 miles..or just over that. Not bad for an 02.

That's not bad at all for an '02. I got 50,000 mi on the clock on my old '00 Corolla... That's because most of the time it's been sitting in the parking lot.

 

hehe

I hear ya..... not much else ya can do when you're only 8 months into your lease..... they pretty much got ya by the short 'n curlies

 

2008 LE 4cyl
Bought Nov 2007, final Assembly - Kentucky Nov 2007
Mileage - 8000

Problems...
1. Out of alignment from the factory. Outside edges of front tires were wearing too quick. - Noticed at around 5k
2. Transmission not calibrated from the factory. I could mat the gas at low speeds and nothing happed for 2+ seconds.
3. CD player crapped out. Wouldn't play or eject cd's randomly. Radio worked(thank god).
4. Dealer put wrong oil in on first oil change. 5-20 or 0-20 per owners manual and it's on the freaking oil cap. They used 5-30. Not a huge deal, but that's a crock IMO. You're supposed to follow recommended service standards to keep the factory warranty valid.
5. Car left the lot without a safety/Emmsions inspection. (Luckily I didn't get a ticket)

Everything except rotating the tires was on the dealers dime(Another crock). Rotate them in order to keep an eye on the alignment - DUHHH (especially since the tires were in near new condition...)

Nothing too terrible, but it makes me leery of what else could go wrong. My guess is that since the final assembly date and our purchase date are so close together.... It was made in a hurry and it got out the door without paying attention to details. I'm OK as long as I don't have any major problems (out of my pocket or not) - if I do the car is gone, end of story.

 

Yes, it seems like Toyota is in a hurry when they built the Gen 6 Camrys. More quantity = Poor quality.

 

I just hit 10,000 on the ODO today

I've had this car for almost 1 year now, and still running strong, no problems so far, I love it.

 

Mine is almost x5 that. For the year... 2 years.

More quantity = Poor quality = More $$ for them :lol:

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: '07 LE V6 / U.S. Built
Year Bought: May '07
Mileage: 12600
Problem(s): Hesitation, dashboard squeak
Work/Service Done: TSB fix for transmission flare, regular oil/tire service, lifetime alignment from Firestone.

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: '05 LE I4 / U.S. Built
Year Bought: Aug '05
Mileage: 36,500
Problem(s): Intermediate Steering Shaft Clunk, Leaking Water Pump (Twice!)
Work/Service Done: TSB for intermediate steering shaft, water pump(s) replaced under warranty, regular maintenance.

 

I'm going to beat all the 4 cylinders in this thread.. Cept lammydi.

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: 2007 LE/I4 US Built
Year Bought: 2006
Mileage: 33K
Problem(s): interior shake, transmission flare, transmission hesitation, a sexy ass driver.
Work/Service Done: TSB for tranny hesitation, solenoid replacement, transmission replacement at 3K miles, another TSB for tranny hesitation.

:thumbsup: 4cyl flare ftw.

 

I'm going to beat all the 4 cylinders in this thread.. Cept lammydi.

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: 2007 LE/I4 US Built
Year Bought: 2006
Mileage: 33K
Problem(s): interior shake, transmission flare, transmission hesitation,
a sexy ass driver.
Work/Service Done: TSB for tranny hesitation, solenoid replacement, transmission replacement at 3K miles, another TSB for tranny hesitation.

4cyl flare ftw.

you conceited turbo'd bastard...!

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: '03 LE V6 - IMZ-FE - US Built
Year Bought: Jun '07
Mileage: 57,475 when bought -- 71140 current
Problem(s): Issues with timing belt at the moment (needs to change soon) - RESOLVED
Work/Service Done:
- 60k Service (checked parts + coolant change)

- Timing Belt replaced (9-25-08)
- Transmission Fluid Drained and replaced (9-25-08)
- power steering fluid drained and replaced (9-25-08)
- brake fluid drained and replaced (9-25-08)

Done to the car:
Oil change/1500miles

Needs to be done:
Spark Plugs, water pump (when it finally dies -- hopefully before my warranty goes out)

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: '07 SE V6
Year Bought: Oct '06
Mileage: 17,950
Problem(s): Hesitation, speed odometer is 3 miles off
Work/Service Done: Mods, regular oil/tire service, car washes

 

another group grope.............

 

This is nothing compared to the bitchfest that SEV6TRD/Clinica Terra LTD/Peter Marlowe started.

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: 2008 LE V6 US Built
Build Date:12/07
Year Bought: 12-30-07
Mileage: 8K
Problem(s): none =)
Work/Service Done: Oil change, removed resonator, bypassed intake, K&N filter,
I love my Toyota

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine:
2007 SE V6

Year Bought:
March 2007 brand new

Mileage:
52000 km (33000 miles)

Problem(s):
- 2007 --> Dash rattle
- 2007 --> Driver's side seatbelt pillar rattle
- 2007 --> Crushed hood
- 2007 --> Crushed sunroof
- 2007 --> Crushed roof
- 2007 --> Rubber strips running along both sides of roof flew off
- 2007 --> XM Satellite installed by dealer but not activated
- 2007 --> Only 2-sensor Park Pilot system installed by dealer
- 2007 --> Personal mechanic troubleshooted my HID install
- 2007 --> Bluetooth doesn't switch music off when making phone call
- 2007 --> Rear brake moan
- 2007 --> Front warped rotors
- 2007 --> 3-4 transmission shift flare (transmission number 1)
- 2007 --> 5-4 transmission harsh shift (transmission number 1)
- 2007 --> Moonroof rattle
- 2007 --> Condensation in headlights
- 2007 --> Tires off balance
- 2008 --> Alignment off
- 2008 --> Relay for left HID headlight went bad
- 2008 --> HID bulbs color difference noticed (not equal)
- 2008 --> Tires off balance
- 2008 --> Complete transmission death (transmission number 1)
- 2008 --> Alignment off
- 2008 --> 2-3 transmission shift flare (transmission number 2)
- 2008 --> 4-5 transmission shift flare (transmission number 2)
- 2008 --> 5-4 transmission harsh shift (transmission number 2)
- 2008 --> Rear reading lamps aren't fully recessed into ceiling
- 2008 --> Rear brake moan
- 2008 --> Front warped rotors

Work/Service Done:
- 2007 --> 2 dealer visits for dash rattle (fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 dealer visit for seatbelt pillar rattle (fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 dealer visit for brand new hood + painting (fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 dealer visit for brand new sunroof (fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 dealer visit for brand new roof + painting (fixed)
- 2007 --> 2 dealer visits for rubber roof strips flying off (fixed)
- 2007 --> 3 dealer visit for activating XM Satellite Radio (fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 dealer visit to install a 4-sensor Park Pilot system (fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 personal mechanic visit for HID kit installation troubles (fixed)
- 2007 --> 2 dealer visits for Bluetooth misbehaving (not fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 dealer visit for rear brake moan (not fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 personal mechanic visit for front warped rotors (fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 dealer visit for 3-4 transmission shift flare (transmission number 1) (not fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 dealer visit for 5-4 transmission harsh shift (transmission number 1) (not fixed)
- 2007 --> 2 dealer visits for moonroof rattle (fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 personal mechanic visit for condensation in headlights (fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 personal mechanic visit for tire balancing (fixed)
- 2007 --> 1 personal mechanic visit for alignment (fixed)
- 2008 --> 1 personal mechanic visit for bad relay for HID headlight (fixed)
- 2008 --> 1 personal mechanic visit for new HID bulbs (fixed)
- 2008 --> 2 personal mechanic visits for front warped rotors (fixed)
- 2008 --> 1 dealer visit for completely dead transmission number 1 (fixed)
- 2008 --> 2 dealer visits for alignment (fixed)
- 2008 --> 2 personal mechanic visits for tire balancing (fixed)
- 2008 --> 0 dealer visits for 2-3 transmission shift flare (transmission number 2) (not fixed)
- 2008 --> 0 dealer visits for 4-5 transmission shift flare (transmission number 2) (not fixed)
- 2008 --> 0 dealer visits for 5-4 transmission harsh shift (transmission number 2) (not fixed)
- 2008 --> 1 dealer visit for rear reading lamps not fully recessed into headliner (not fixed)
- 2008 --> 1 dealer visit for rear brake moan (not fixed)
- 2008 --> 1 personal mechanic visit for front warped rotors (fixed)

I'm not going to bother reporting that my second transmission is also slipping now. Why? Because the dealer never achieves any kind of fix.

I'll just wait for this one to completely die like the first, and then get a brand new third tranny put in.

I do all of my oil changes at my mechanic's place. I've done 10 so far. I've also gone to him for about 5 foglight bulb changes, but those weren't "repairs" so I won't list them. I have also gone to my mechanic for 2 tire swaps (winter to all-sea on and back) but again that's not a repair.

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: '03 LE 2AZFE
Year Bought: Forgot
Mileage: 46,000 miles
Problem(s): Steering wheel clunking noise + checked for leaks.
Work/Service Done: Replaced steering shaft assembly, water pump, head gasket, and spark plugs
Cost: FREE because of extended warranty, otherwise $1,600US.

 

How long do you have your Camry(s), any problems, and what work/service has been done to it? All gens are welcome.

So here I go,

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: 98 LE, US built
Year Bought: April 2006
Mileage: 123.000
Problem(s): Do you want me to list them? Ok i will:
ENGINE FRIED
FRONT STRUTS NO GOOD
OIL PUMP GASKET LEAKING
RADIATOR BAD
VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING
PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MAKES NOISE WHEN GOES UP & DOWN
ALLOY RIMS NO GOOD
Work/Service Done:
NOTHING DONE TO THE ENGINE ....
replaced front struts, still same cracking noise while driving thru bumps
i didnt replace the oil pump or the gasket, still leaking very litle
Radiator replaced, had to replac the thing for the second time, first one start leaking ......
Replaced the valve cover gasket today $70.00
Window didnt do anything to it!
Replaced Alloy rims with 2001 regular rims with covers

what else! o the paint on the spoiler fell off ..... $150 to paint the thing ...

any idea how much would cost to replace the OIL PUMP GASKET? be aware that the whole timing belt need to come off? RIGHT? please give any idea how much would cost me!?

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: '06 LE I4 / U.S. Built
Year Bought: Dec 05
Mileage: 35,000
Problem(s):
Water pump bearing failure (@14,200 miles)
Left front shock leak (@20,600 miles)
Left front window bracket broke (@30,000 miles)
Left front door water leak (water slip into car) (notice the problem one week after the window fix):thumbsdow
Alternator pulley nut came out causing serpentine belt came out as well (@34,000 miles)
Alternator bearing failure (@34,800 miles) :thumbsdow


Work/Service Done:
All above problems except the front door water leak.

Dealer never found the cause of the door leak and tried to charge me $75. I found out it was the plastic liner not glued back in properly after the window fix. If I have the choice, I prefer NOT to have my car fix by Toyota dealer!!

 

Jaysus is that for real?!? My 2003 has been in like 4 different accidents (none my fault btw...I wasn't even in the stupid car half the time idiots hit my parked car) and it hasn't had anything like that go wrong.
I think you got a lemon =(

 

Only 35,000? Damn, that's too early for those problems.

 

Type Of Vehicle/Engine: 2003 LE / 2az-fe + 4-speed automatic / U.S. Built

Year Bought: May 2003. single owner

Mileage: 115,194 miles (yes miles)

Problem(s):

• Cabin air filter is always due for replacement earlier than scheduled, but i expect it because air vent selection mode is in "fresh air" mode about 75% of the time.
  
• small coolant leak started to form 5 days ago and suggested an earlier-than-expected water pump replacement, but after a recheck yesterday by yours truly and by the toyota service dept., it seemed to cure itself. :lol: i will check leak every 2-3 days from now on, to see if i need to have this water pump replaced out of schedule.
  
• my rear speaker grille rotted to pieces. fuck that shit.
  
• "Drive shaft boot"/CV boot is starting to crack, under my own inspection, but it's scheduled to be replaced in the next interval anyways.
  
• edit: oh yeah, my dome light will not turn off by itself. i've ruled out fuses and relays and concluded a short within body-ecm. again, this is due to my own doing... but i'd rather not disclose on how i did that... haha.

Work/Service Done: Scheduled service @ 5,000 maintenence intervals. i've just completed my 115,000 service interval yesterday. There have been no TSBs or any other unscheduled maintenance performed on this car. period. :thumbsup:




other than that poor excuse of a speaker grille, i've concluded that i'm either very lucky with my purchase. i see that some of you have had some crazy experiences :lol:

and last but not least...

gen5.0/5.5 ftmfw! lol jk.