10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,558 miles

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problem #111

Jul 212022

Camry

  • miles
While entering the highway/merging onto on ramp. Have to yield to merge, upon slowing or reaccelerating. Vehicle hesitates and feels as if gear not catching/slipping.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #110

Oct 012021

Camry

  • miles
Since I brought this car at dealer shop June 1 2021 and I-??m about a month went to repair vacuum pump which paid to the mechanic after that check engine light came out little by little start to have more problem until October 1st 2021 stop working doesn-??t run no more couldn-??t do nothing at all it does start but doesn-??t run when the car is Lyft up the wheel kinda runs little bit but putting on D and wheel goes reverse and putting on R the wheel doesn-??t run nothing at all. Spoke with dealer shop manger all he say don-??t call me here no more hung up. I tow car to toyota dealer all they say is seven grand to have transmission fix which its not transmission at all the scanner says transmission pass please help me now my car is been repo and because I didn-??t pay payment for what because car is not working and running I don-??t have money or job without car my life is done I need this car back asap please

- Santa Clarita, CA, USA

problem #109

Nov 172021

Camry

  • miles
Hi there, So I have an open recall for my car and the Toyota Service Center is not helping me to fix this issue, I went there two times for the recall and every time they said we don-??t have the part yet, we don-??t know when it gonna come, and every time they said we gonna call you when we got the part, which they never do, it-??s been a month and I am facing issues while driving, brakes are not good, my car is not catching pickup, it looks like it gonna stop soon. So please help me to fix this recall. It-??s been more than 2 weeks when I last visited to the Toyota Service Center. Thank you and have a wonderful day!

- Richmond Hill, NY, USA

problem #108

Sep 142021

Camry

  • miles
My car started to have issues while driving, especially when I slow down. It wants to die while I-??m driving or waiting for traffic so I can turn or entering roundabouts. I recently waited for traffic and found myself turning in front of a semi. I had plenty of time, but through my turn realized that if my car had died that semi would have hit me at 45 mph. There are 2 lights on, check engine and master warning light. I have tried to have the issue fixed twice already and it was better for about 20 miles and then I have the same issue. These issues seem identical to the ones as described in the recalls for the same year make and model of my vehicle, but my specific vin is not part of the recall. I am concerned it is also part of the same issue. (It seems to have the same symptoms as the recall for the fuel pump issue or the incorrect sized pistons)

- Kiel, WI, USA

problem #107

Oct 282021

Camry

  • miles
Transmission shifts absolutely terrible hunts for gears constantly. It-??ll clunk going from drive to park. The vehicle hesitates for more than a couple seconds sometimes when merging on the freeway making it dangerous when trying to get on. Toyota needs to recall these transmission and put the ones they fixed

- Beaumont , TX, USA

problem #106

Oct 192021

Camry

  • miles
The transmission shutters very badly which makes it difficult to merge onto the freeway. It will clunk into drive at times. It also makes a whining noise when speeding up before shifting. I have a 2021 Camry as well and it is much much smoother and has none of the same problems like my

- League City, TX, USA

problem #105

Oct 082021

Camry

  • miles
After owning this vehicle for almost 4 years, the "Jerky" feeling that other individuals have faced is still there, although not as severe now after I figured workarounds. However I do not like having anyone else in my vehicle as they tend to get visibly uncomfortable once they feel that jerk while the vehicle is in motion. It is nearly impossible to have a smooth transition when the vehicle has to slow down and accelerate immediately. There is almost always a significant 2-3 second delay when you have to accelerate quickly into moving traffic. If I let my foot off the gas while in motion I can feel the gears thud while in motion to accommodate for the loss in speed. Dealerships I've went to have reset the 'software' multiple times and say that the jolts are something I have to get used to and that the car 'learns' from your driving habits. A Toyota dealership rep also told me that Lexus's have this problem too. Clearly this is something that Toyota has not paid attention to since they overhauled and completely redesigned their 2018 lineup. A vehicle is NOT a pet and should not have to be trained. I am unsatisfied with how Toyota does not seem to be addressing this common transmission issue and offering repair services. The only workarounds I have experimented with myself and found some degree of success is 1. turning off eco mode 2. NOT using the cheapest gas (if located in SoCal use #89 when financially able. COSTCO gas seems to deliver good results). 3. fully warming up the car before operating for the first time 4. accelerating gradually (DO NOT STEP ON GAS PEDAL HARD) 5. avoid braking hard (do not tailgate others and allow proper distance between yourself and other drivers) These steps only lessen the severity of the jolts felt but does not totally eliminate them. I don't feel 100% safe while driving this vehicle and am planning on selling it as soon as payments are done.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #104

Jun 212019

Camry

  • miles
Vehicle hesitates/jerks at low speeds, rolling stop (low mph) when initially pressing accelerator will jerk/hesitate/take a breath before dropping into gear. This is a KNOWN issue that Toyota has thus far selectively chosen which engine codes they will repair. It is clear, on this website alone, that this issue is universal. Technical Service Bulletin T-SB-0152-19 REV1 should be available to all Toyota Camry owners immediately. This needs to be recalled.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #103

Jul 302021

Camry

  • miles
Ever since getting my Fuel Pump kit installed my car jerks when it goes in and out of over drive when increasing speed.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

problem #102

Jun 012021

Camry

  • miles
Transmission has a shock when shifting. It also revs high in order to shift, when it does it has to much power. Vehicle can decide when to shift it just jerks

- Basking Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #101

Apr 212021

Camry

  • 48,000 miles
Vehicle jerks when in motion or before braking. This is dangerous because it could cause an accident. It doesn't seem to properly switch speeds which also cause it to jerk forward. Again, possibly cause an accident. It constantly slows down because it "detects item" when there's absolutely nothing in the road. It will slow down at any time on the highway. I've received 2 master warnings alerts that the dealership said, weren't registered in the vehicles data base. The master alert is loud and fills up my dashboard so, it happened. It happens all the time.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #100

Mar 102021

Camry

  • 10 miles
Wife and kid driving on 35 mile zone 5:00 pm traffic half mile before traffic light with two left lane turn the D N light on transmission and the dash D N R start flashing stop at the light left urn car the start going back word although the car is drive mode the padel moving without touching it. My wife and daughter were terrified it could have happen in free way or when they were going 40 phr could have killed them or caused major injury to them and others. They experience caused them sever panic and stress they don't want to touch this car neither do I. call Toyota Corp.

- Concord, CA, USA

problem #99

Apr 032018

Camry

  • 10 miles
Transmission fails to shift quickly from starting, slow moving or trying to accelerate quickly when on highway while merging or changing lanes.

- Forest Hills, NY, USA

problem #98

Feb 062021

Camry

  • miles
Steering is stiff and hard at times. Power steering was looked at by family mechanic. This is a serious issue and needs to be addressed asap

- Kinderhook, NY, USA

problem #97

Nov 052020

Camry 4-cyl

  • 127,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission shifted to neutral independently. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the braking system malfunctioned. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and was very firm. The contact stated that the stopping distance was extended. The low braking power message was displayed. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 18V211000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 127,000.

- Upper Marboro, MD, USA

problem #96

Oct 232020

Camry

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle sputtered then regained power. The contact pulled over as a precaution and waited and then restarted the vehicle and drove to his destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer crystal Toyota (220 us-22, green brook, NJ 08812 (732) 968-1000). The dealer stated that they would look at the vehicle however, the contact waited for over 3 hours. The contact saw that the vehicle was not being serviced and retrieved the vehicle and left the dealer. The contact saw on the internet and suspected that there was a recall for the fuel pump however, he was unable to check the VIN. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

problem #95

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 #94

Aug 252020

Camry

  • 15,000 miles
The driver door will not unlock at times the key will not work and the only way to unlock is by going through the passenger side and unlocking the driver door. Also numerous occasions where the car has lost complete power and you have to pull over turn it off and turn it back

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

problem #93

Aug 122020

Camry

  • 25,000 miles
Several complaints all reported to the dealer during regular service intervals. 1. started the day I drove it new off the lot - clock radio was gaining 1 minute every week, dealer flashed system several times on multiple service appointments best it has gotten down to is gaining 1 minute a month. 2. on several occasions I would park the car for the evening 1-2 hours later someone would walk past the car notice a humming from the rear of the car, I'd go check sounded like the fuel pump running, insert key turn on ignition (not start car) turn key off noise was gone. Reported to dealer nothing found could not be duplicated. 3. started around 25K miles - car is very sluggish, and jerky on slow gradual acceleration feels like a bad plug or fuel delivery problem, can be driving down flat straight interstate highway car will hiccup spit and sputter for a second or two then resumes speed. Reported to dealer during routine service computer didn't throw a code so nothing could be done observed 0.1 mpg decrease in fuel mileage. 4. 28K-30K miles started car for work idled and shook horribly for 20-30 seconds just as I reached for the key to shut it off and drive my spare car it smoothed out and ran fine. Felt like a dead cylinder suspect a bad plug or coil pack once again reported to the dealer nothing found. 5. car now at 38K miles fuel mileage has gradually decreased from max of 37 mpg when new now down to 35.8 mpg without any change in driving habits or route. Since warranty is expired I will change spark plugs myself to see if the sluggishness subsides and mileage returns to what I considered normal for the car.

- Peebles, OH, USA

problem #92

Mar 012020

Camry

  • 6,900 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while attempting to overtake another vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed, the RPM revved up however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. On another occasion while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to Toyota of rockwall located at 1250 E interstate 30, rockwall, tx 75087, (469) 331-8372, however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure by mail. The failure mileage was 6,900.

- Rowlett, TX, USA

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