10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,050 miles

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problem #7

Jan 272000

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
The front end of the vehicle rattles as if the struts are loose. This causes a loud banging noise. Dealer has seen vehicle and replaced the struts. But, problem still exists.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #6

Nov 091999

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
Front struts were a known defect, dealer told me, they bang loudly and may fail I fear. Dealer service dept told me the struts were known to be defective and should have been replaced but the previous owner did not know this. Now they are really bad,

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #5

Jan 221998

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Struts failed.

- Temple Cit, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Suspenssion design problem, car bottoms out on all dips and drive way.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 011998

Camry

  • miles
The car makes a groaning noise over rough road surfaces. The condition is rapidly getting worse. Toyota dealer informed me that Toyota is aware that a small number of cars have this problem and attempts to devise a remedy, but has been unsuccessful. Toyota has told me, via the service manager at the dealership, that "it is suspension noise, which is a characteristic of the car". Toyota regional customer relations manager and Toyota employed technican have both been in the car. Toyota fixed the loose roof, however there has been no offer of a solution on the deteriorating condition of the suspension. The dealer has told me that Toyota will not offer a soluiton.

- Scituate, MA, USA

problem #2

Jul 011997

Camry

  • miles
Vehicle sits to low to the ground. Vehicle bottoms out on speed bumps with 4 adults riding.

- Oak Grove, OR, USA

problem #1

Jul 021997

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
Vehicle sits too low-minimum ground clearance very low. Also height is too low in both front and rear. Vehicle rides rough and bouncy on bumpy roads.

- Northport, NY, USA