2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 152005

Camry 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles
The trunk release on this car failed. This is bad enough, but when it fails the emergency trunk release that is located in the trunk no longer functions either. If a child gets trapped in the trunk, they probably won't be able to get out. Since I have small children, I am really concerned. I called a Toyota dealer and was told that the trunk release is repaired fairly often. I was told they have to take the trunk apart to get access to repair the part. I would say this is unacceptable. I am aware of the trunk lock feature that prevents access to the trunk unless you have a key. Regardless of this feature, the trunk should be able to be opened from the inside to prevent possible death to small children. This has not been repaired yet.

- Lindon, UT, USA

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