10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,887 miles

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problem #66

Jan 252022

Camry

  • miles
Trunk lid slams open when release button pressed.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

problem #65

Jan 082019

Camry

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a rear-end collision. Vehicle did not brake before impact manually neither did the brake assist activate. There were no signs of braking assist malfunctioning. Vehicle caught fire upon impact and not available for inspection. Vehicle given to insurance company and settled. Injury to driver of vehicle in question. Driver of vehicle hit and went to ER by ambulance. There is a report filed of accident.

- Kilgore, TX, USA

problem #64

Oct 042021

Camry

  • miles
I bought a 2018 Toyota Camry from auction but when I went for vin number verification by California Highway Patrol, CHP it was discovered that the original tinted windshield does not have space for public view of vin number, which is Toyota original windshield with Toyota logo and stamp. This is factory defect, which I have tried to contact Toyota USA, but it seems Toyota is not responding positively to have the windshield replaced since it does not meet U.S standard. I have case number opened with Toyota case [XXX]. As a result of this I have not been able to register my vehicle. California Highway Patrol, CHP has asked me to go back to Toyota to get this fixed before my vehicle vin could be verified. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).-??

- Elk Grove , CA, USA

problem #63

Aug 302021

Camry

  • miles
My Issue was LOW BREAKING POWER in other words i couldn't stop on some of these 2018 camry le there was an recall for the brake vacuum pump something about not being machined right some kind of oil leak my car was not part of it but my pump went out for that reason while i was driving back from tahoe DAM LUCKY IT DIDN"T HAPPEN COMING DOWN THE HILL now i have to cash out about 1000 did my car slip threw the crack what can i do can i get my money back THIS COULD HAVE ENDED MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #62

May 052021

Camry

  • miles
Grinding sound appears when backing up such as when backing out of garage. Does not seem to be present when shifted out of reverse.

- Woodstock, GA, USA

problem #61

Apr 012021

Camry

  • miles
The windshield seems to be unsticking from the car and dust seems to be getting inside.

- Winder, GA, USA

problem #60

Mar 172021

Camry

  • 22,600 miles
Upon turning on the car the climate control unit will not turn in. This has caused the unit to completely not work as I cannot adjust anything or turn it on. There are no lights, no air, no response. Turning the car off and on again does not remedy the situation. I have had the unit replaced once already and barely four months later the issue began again.

- Barboursville, WV, USA

problem #59

Mar 252021

Camry

  • miles
My car had a recall. When I purchased the car I told the dealer that my car jerked. They stated it was okay. My car was in service several times and each time they acted like they didn't know what was wrong.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #58

Mar 022021

Camry

  • 124,500 miles
3/2/2021 30 minutes after having my windshield replaced on my 2018 Toyota Camry - my windshield caught fire above the rear view mirrior inside my car -where the windshield attaches to the car 2 inches from my right arm, I had balls of fire dropping down - I was driving on the interstate highway in morning rush hour traffice my insurance provider has retained the service of an electrical engineer

- Higginsville, MO, USA

problem #57

Mar 132021

Camry

  • miles
I was able to fix the issue of the vehicle not responding well to bursts of speed, simply turn off eco mode, and refill vehicle with better gas (do not use the cheapest tier of gas available at the gas station, go the next tier up from that). I have owned this vehicle for 3 years now with under 13,800 mi at time of writing. There are steering issues when traveling at high speeds. I share this vehicle with other individuals and all of them complain of the vehicle shaking severely when traveling at high speeds. Steering wheel frequently seems to "lock" in place when driving curves. The recall that is currently in place, 20V682, has been effective since late October 2020 and as of now there is no remedy available. I spoke to a Toyota rep early February and they were anticipating a remedy to be available by the end of the month but there is no remedy available. Tried calling again and this time they were unable to give me an exact date for the remedy to be ready. Meanwhile I am reading more and more complaints of other drivers with the same vehicle stalling while in motion, endangering not just their own lives but the lives of other drivers and passengers as well. The last thing I want is for me or my own family members to be in a severe accident and possibly lose our lives. It is irresponsible for Toyota to keep us all waiting for such a long time for a remedy. There seem to be more and more recalls affecting all Toyota branded vehicles due to poor qc. If they could only take the time to properly test all products before release them to the public, we would not have to drive in our vehicles feeling on edge and uncomfortable all the time. If these recalls keep coming I am seriously considering selling the vehicle once my payments are done in 3 years, and consider looking elsewhere for brands who value safety instead of adding more tech gadgets to hike up prices.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #56

Feb 122021

Camry

  • 143,000 miles
An emergency message came on telling me my brakes were losing power band I needed to pull over to a safe area. I was on the freeway! I could not push down. I had to use the parking break and go into a lower gear to get to the shoulder then my car came to a stop in the crosswalk of the freeway exit. Vacuum pump stopped working. Went in to replace it and the backside is decentigrated into the motor. Needs camshaft assembly/exhaust replaced, investigate the motor to look for pieces so they don't damage the motor, no gear at the end of the vacuum pump, it has gone down not the motor

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #55

Jan 062020

Camry

  • 60 miles
I was so excited about this car, until I got this car. We have had nothing but problems since signing out contract. The under shield of the car is falling/dropping which is constantly breaking off and falling out behind us which is potentially dangerous to others as well. Makes the whole car shake like crazy when driving higher speeds. I am constantly having to get down on the ground in mid winter and try to dig the snow, slush and ice out from inbetween the shield and the car itself. I cant use tools or sharp objects because I dont know if there is breakable stuff so I just use bare hands and hope for the best. Ridiculous when I have serve carpel tunnel and its in negative with windchill and I run inside ugly crying because my hands hurting.. the clips that whole the car together in general keep coming undone. I can only clip a few back together as I don't have the strength for the rest. Scared the bumper might fall off at a higher speed with 2 minor children in the car. Then the felt on the inside around the tires likes to peel away and when the clip is also undone it bends and mends the underbody outside trim and then while driving it catches on my back tire. Not only at higher speeds but all the time.

- Cadillac, MI, USA

problem #54

Feb 232021

Camry

  • 41,520 miles
I actually received a email from Y'all saying there is a recall on my tires... but when I looked it up on here nothing pop's up. V

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #53

Feb 242021

Camry

  • 60 miles
The vehicle hesitates to accelerate because of the fuel pump being recalled. No remedy has been given.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #52

Dec 272020

Camry

  • miles
Was notified that there was a recall on my 2018 Camry. Havent beencalled for repair and my car is over two years old. Doesnt seem to be a fast repair.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #51

Feb 142020

Camry

  • 20 miles
The car shudders and appears to almost stall when in motion. This happens randomly. It happened from the very first year it was driven. Once it actually stalled at an intersection just as the traffic light turned green and I pulled forward. I had not braked. This car has never been in an accident.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

problem #50

Oct 232020

Camry

  • 118,590 miles
While driving the car refused to stop. It was very hard to press the brake, and it would not stop. Initially it would not go in park or neutral. After circling the parking children in fear, it went in park and came to an abrupt stop. Apon taking it to a mechanic I was told I need to replace the brake vacuum pump.

- Valrico, FL, USA

problem #49

Oct 302020

Camry

  • 42,000 miles
Vehicle stall while on the 75 freeeway when I was going 70 mph. No break lights apparear while the vehicle was stopping causing me to almost crash with other vehicles on the freeway. This is the 3rd time this has happened to me. I have reported the issue several times to Toyota customer service and the dealership in cobb county Georgia but nothing is been done. I think it either the pistol or the fuel pump. Toyota case # 2009280896 & Toyota case #2 -2009281300.

- Cartersville, GA, USA

problem #48

Aug 162019

Camry

  • miles
My vehicle is staying in fourth gear it will go down if I downshift manually by putting it into sport. Although when it is shifted down in sport mode even while at a dead stop when you switch it back over to drive and then back it still reads that it's in fourth gear. It has been happening since I have gotten the vehicle idk the specific date of the transaction.

- Casselberry, FL, USA

problem #47

Oct 162020

Camry

  • 65,200 miles
Tried starting vehicle in the morning, temp was about 70 degrees, car has the push to start button. Battery has been replaced with an aftermarket yellow top deep cycle battery about 2 months ago. When attempting to start, car acted as if the battery was very low it turned over, dash went black for about 3 seconds and car started very forcefully. Car had been parked under carport for about 16 hours. The day before car was in the same conditions and started right up no problems.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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