9.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,271 miles

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problem #20

Dec 202023

Camry

  • miles
My car has been brought into the shop over two times due to a recall that has no yet been resolved and has no time frame as to when there will be available parts created to fix this issue. The passenger air bag is in for a recall as in case of anything, the air bag will not deploy correctly or at all. This is a major safety issue as it can cause the death of the person rising in the passenger seat. I do not feel safe driving in this car especially since my car is always a full house and it is used as a family vehicle where all 5 seats are being used at once. This is a recall that was later found on this car meaning that the car was built like that. Again, I do not feel safe as I have had family members die in a car accident before. I have asked the dealership multiple times to resolve this issue. On June 23rd 20024, I was almost in a car accident. All 5 seats were being used and we were almost hit by a car that was going over approximately 85mph. A life could have been taken if we would have been hit and the air bag would not have deployed at all or correctly. My car has been in the shop, Hanlees Hilltop Toyota since Monday June 24th. I was concerned about the airbag and again, they do not have any parts that have been created by TOYOTA manufacturer. I asked for a loaner car and they did not want to help nor provide me with one. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and the airbag not working should be considered high risk and this car should not be drivable due to this major high risk issue.

- El Sobrante, CA, USA

problem #19

Jun 052024

Camry

  • miles
took my 2020 Camry to Toyota they told me the catalytic converter had issues and the engine cooling bypass valve as well. They also stated that they have a ton of Camrys and rav 4 coming in with the same issue

- Tampa , FL, USA

problem #18

Mar 242024

Camry

  • miles
Vehicle has slow takeoff acceleration

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #17

Mar 122024

Camry

  • miles
Tracking #[XXX] Reference to carbon monoxide leak in cabin of the car. 227PPM and greater. No warning signals went off. My personal carbon monoxide detector alarmed me after repairs of engine seal for leak. [XXX] Hunter at Doggett called repairs are done. This car is not safe to drive. Toyota Brand Experience caller Lily called me Thursday March 14 and said someone from the team would call me by Tuesday, March 19. As of March 31 6:45Pm --I have not heard from anyone. Car unsafe to drive Carbon monoxide in cabin, other 2020 recalled for leaks and engine block damage.. No warning, No testing, ---Dangerous to ride with passenger air bag may deploy in a crash Recall No remedy -Vehicle Health Report not available [XXX] " There was an error communicating the remote server. - Techstream Diagnostic Report for [XXX] Dealer Code 42182 not available. Service work prior to purchase of the this car was not and still is not available... [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #16

Mar 142024

Camry

  • miles
I had a feeling sick while driving my car. I placed a smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the cabin. The detector went off. I tried different things windows up windows down, recuperate open and close and detector alarmed. I brought my car to Doggett Toyota they found a leak in engine that was running to exhaust. I paid for $117 for estimate and $337 for part. The service department is pressing me to let them use my carbon monoxide detector. I refuse. When I went pick up the car fumes plus soap smell is still in the car. Detector still alarm 229ppm.They only offer to rent a ccar which I cannot drive because of health reasons. Other 2020 are carmys are recalled because oil leak and possibly damage to engine block. I requested my car be examined for the same problems as recall. The service department says I need ask corporate to send there own mechanic and I pay for it. Hours of run around miscommunication. That car is not safe to drive. Dealership doesn't have carbon monoxide detector or means to detect the smoke in the cabin. Service members all over the place, texting on cell phone, walking away while on phone with corporate etc.

- Beaumont , TX, USA

problem #15

Dec 152023

Camry

  • miles
ECM, FUEL Filter, fuel pump issues Reduced engine power Lane departure alert system suspended Pre-collision system Secondary collision brake system Vehicle stability control system Check engine - malfunction in electronic control engine, throttle or automatic transmission

- Wilmot , AR, USA

problem #14

Aug 252023

Camry

  • miles
Car has a fuel pump or fuel system and Central Florida Toyota has not fixed it even after taking it 2 times to the dealership.

- Casselberry, FL, USA

problem #13

Aug 072023

Camry

  • miles
Incident: Just driving along when all of a sudden, the car engine turned off and check engine light came on along with warnings about brake system failures, fuels system failures and message to contact your dealer. Any attempts to restart the car failed. The vehicle was a 2020 toyota camry xse with 75000 miles. The vehicle was inoperable. CAUSE: There is a small air intake resonator box that connects to the air flow between the air filter compartment and the throttle. This resonator is made of plastic and the part that connects to the airflow main tube, had cracked and broken off and the broken piece got stuck in the throttle causing the vehicle to become disabled. This part is never touched when performing air filter maintenance and it was determined that over time, it just cracked and eventually broke off. This is a defect in the design and if this had happened at highway speeds could have had serious consequences.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #12

Jan 202023

Camry

  • miles
Car is just above 36 k and gave me engine light on not wanting to turn the engine on. I called a mechanic to stop by and maybe reset the computer -??so much I know(the dash board was giving me a hybrid system failure) but the reader said its fuel pump control circuit low, witch on the other hand is not allowing the car to start of and somehow related to the vehicle stability module and break system not mentioning a solenoid problem as well-??

- Tewksberry, MA, USA

problem #11

Dec 162022

Camry

  • miles
My engine maintenance light go to dealer came on. Not for the oil change. I went to have my code ready and it said fuel pump. I usually get 340 to 350 on a full tank. Now I-??m get like 305-??302-??.and I smell gas.

- Raeford, NC, USA

problem #10

Jun 202022

Camry

  • miles
Fuel pump failure 1st. Car immediately stopped while driving on main road almost causing collision, engine light appeared only. Car had been inspected by local repair codes identify fuel pump malfunction. Fuel pump was replaced. Car was driven less than 5 minutes and overheated. Overheating light on dashboard, exclamation light and engine light appeared. reason is still yet unknown.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #9

Oct 012021

Camry

  • miles
While driving vehicle, all of a sudden, the vehicle will slow down, lose power, even while using cruise control set to a specific speed. It will hesitate and driver, will feel car, slow and jolt forward.this occurs all the time while driving, especially if vehicle is warmed up.

- Kearneysville, WV, USA

problem #8

Jan 122021

Camry 4-cyl

  • miles
I purchased this vehicle on 01/12/2021 from Toyota of Greenville, SC. I was initially told that the vehicle was a Certified Pre-Owned Toyota, which means it went through an intensive reconditioning process and passed all certification requirements. As I was signing the papers to purchase the car, I was told that it could not be sold as a Certified vehicle because it has the open manufacturer recall #20TA02. It has been almost 9 months and I have not received any notice of a pending fix for this potentially deadly recall, summarized below. SUMMARY: The subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If this were to occur, warning lights and messages may be displayed on the instrument panel, and the engine may run rough. This may result in a vehicle stall, and the vehicle may be unable to be restarted. SAFETY RISK: If a vehicle stall occurs while driving at higher speeds, this could increase the risk of a crash. REMEDY: Any authorized Toyota dealer will replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved one FREE OF CHARGE. I am hesitant to take the vehicle on a long trip or take it on the highway. I do not want to be stranded during my trip or die if the fuel pump shuts off at high speed. I have been purchasing Toyota products since 2000. I am feeling very abused and and neglected buy what I thought was a safe and reliable brand. I will be in the market for another vehicle soon. Now, I am not sure Toyota is the only brand to consider. Please let them know that I am not a happy customer because of this ongoing problem with their Number 1 Selling vehicle. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #7

Jan 062020

Camry

  • miles
When I press the button to start my 2020 Camry it has difficulty starting. It chugs/lags. It also smells of coolant/antifreeze when this happens. It has done this since the day I leased it. I have taken the vehicle back to the dealership 3 times and each time I-??m told that they hooked it up to their computer and can-??t find anything wrong and they can-??t replicate the problem. I have had several witnesses/passengers inside and outside my vehicle who have heard the starting issue and commented on coolant smell. To date, my vehicle only has 7000 miles on it.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

problem #6

Mar 102021

Camry

  • miles
Car is acting funny with fuel levels. Fuel levels are reading wrong and car is effected by fuel pump.there is a recall for issue but can't get a second notice to resolve issue

- Prattville, AL, USA

problem #5

Feb 232021

Camry

  • 19,000 miles
Happened twice sitting in traffic waiting for red light and car in neutral gear, car started to feel its going to stall which appear fluctuated RPM and vibration. Also, randomly when start the engine it feels the engine has a bit trouble to ignite from it might be a cold start in the morning or any time of the day.

- Arcadia, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 112021

Camry

  • 1,322 miles
Toyota advertises and represents that the 2020 Camry SE fuel tank capacity is 16 gallons, and based on its 28city/39hwy mpg rating, the Camry's range should be 448/624 miles. However, my car on a full tank reports 385 miles to empty. Toyota ran tests and stated I get 30mpg. If this is true my gas tank is only supporting about 13 gallons of gas. Toyota has already identified this as an issue in their 2019/2020 hybrid models.

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #3

Oct 122020

Camry

  • 25,000 miles
The car would not start after not using the vehicle for 2 days. The dashboard lit up like a christmas tree/flashing notice that said smart key fab malfunction. My car would not start completely dead. Called roadside assistance they told me to hold the key fab to the start button and try to start the car. Which did not start. They were going to send a tow truck to give me a jump. My car started fine with the jump. I took my ar to wolf chase Toyota. They told me they would look at my car which they did not after beginning there over 6 hrs did not offer me a loaner vehicle. I took my car to auto zone had them check my battery no issues found also had the battery in key fab checked. About 2 weeks later the same thing happened again. I got a jump again everything was ok. My car is with chuck hutto Toyota now they are trying to see what the problem is with my they did provide me with a loaner car. Also checking for power decease when I try to accelerate.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #2

Jan 132020

Camry

  • miles
Fuel pump needs to be replace. There has been a recall on my car since January and Toyota told me this yesterday. Fuel pump is defective and can cause the car to stall while in operation. Toyota stated they cannot offer a loaner or replacement vehicle and cannot give a eta for the replacement part as of now a replacement is not available. I am driving a car that can put myself and other drivers at risk of being injured or worst.

- Hopewell, VA, USA

problem #1

Dec 272019

Camry

  • 100 miles
Slow acceleration during 1st 1 or 2 gears. Almost had multiple accidents in highway due to slow acceleration when changing lanes. The vehicle does not immediately respond to acceleration when accelerator pedal is used. The vehicle has a couple of seconds delay until it changing into next gear. Dealer non responsive. I brought it into my Toyota dealer and the service technician drove my car with me in the passenger seat. I explained that my previous (3) V6 Toyota Camry's did not have any problems with acceleration, he totally understood. The new 8- speed transmission has different shift settings which explains the acceleration delay and sometimes causes a jerky motion from a dead stop, driving in stop & go traffic or while entering a highway. According to the tech, they have been provided with no fixes for this problem and that the car will "learn" my driving habits the more I drive it.

- Washington, DC, USA