You are here: Forums Sedans Toyota Camry Toyota Camry: Problems & Solutions 

Toyota Camry: Problems & Solutions - READ ONLY

5279 messages,  Last post on Aug 22, 2006 at 1:43 PM

You are in the Toyota Camry Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Toyota Camry Solara, Toyota Camry, Sedan

Messages Page 274 of 528 1 ... 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 ... 528 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#2732 of 5279 Advice please. by rayh Dec 05, 2004 (11:46 pm)
Hello,      I intend to purchase a new car for the next 2 weeks. Currently, I have 3 cars in my mind. They are 05 Toyota Camry XLE V6, 05 Honda Accord EX V6 or 05 Lexus ES 330. I have done my research for all those vehicles. But, I still could not decide. Here are the problems.   1. Both Camry and ES 330 have the transmission problems (based on the owners' testimonies at Edmunds' board). The word 'hesitation' accelaration scares hell of me. I don't want another Dejavu!!!   2. Honda Accord adopted DOHC technology for its inline 4, but SOHC for its V6. I always think that DOHC is better. Am I right about this?   Currently, I own 2002 Honda Civic EX. My complains for it are underpowered engine, hesitation accelaration, bumpy suspension, and loud road noises. I plan to trade my Civic in. Good idea? Any advise. Replies to this message: motownusa (Dec 06, 2004 6:08 am) rayh (Dec 06, 2004 4:17 pm)
#2733 of 5279 Re: Advice please. [rayh] by motownusa Dec 06, 2004 (6:08 am)
Replying to: rayh (Dec 05, 2004 11:46 pm) Have you test driven any of these cars? If not the best advice I can give you is to take each one for a long test drive, preferably for at least an hour. During your test drive check if you can duplicate the transmission problems on the Toyota and Lexus that some people are complaing about. I haven't heard any tranny problem for the 05 ES330; most of the problems seems to be for the 02 through 04 models. Replies to this message: rayh (Dec 06, 2004 4:17 pm)
#2734 of 5279 Re: Advice please. [motownusa] by rayh Dec 06, 2004 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: motownusa (Dec 06, 2004 6:08 am) Regretfully, I haven't test driven any of them yet. But, I'll do so next week.   I just assume that 05 models will still inherit the tranny problems, just because there are no news or press release that Toyota (and Lexus) improve their mechanical spec. I might be wrong though.   Thanks for the info, Motownusa.   Ray
#2735 of 5279 Re: O4 Camry V6 Shifting issues [dekester] by nikki1 Dec 06, 2004 (9:09 pm)
Replying to: dekester (Nov 30, 2004 6:09 am) Hi the Lemon Law is BS.. The car has to be in the shop more then 30 days. The think that sucks, is that the dealer may not want to confirm the same problem or they say can't duplciate the problem. I have extended warranty purchased on my Accord 2003 EX. Bought the car on Sat, no milage. The next day less then 100 miles, the transmission leaks from one of the joint. At 12k miles, replaced, transmission. Now at 35k same issue with tranmission shifting, Dealer say no problem can't fix the car. So bottom line, all the deales are INDEPENDENT not Honda.. It seem like they see you have extended warranty and they don't seem to fix the problem.   Bottom line stay away from Honda. My friend is a mechanic, he said "Honda tramssion, do have issues when the car ages".   I drive the car really hard, changed the oil very 3k. Still very disappointed. I think the bottom like better off with a stick shift. I never had problem with my Acura Integra GSR '97.
#2736 of 5279 Freaky Door, 03 Camry by camrysev6owner Dec 06, 2004 (9:57 pm)
As much as I love my car, something very weird happened to the door of my 03 Camry tonight.   It was a cold night, -3 degrees, and I got into my car as usual. I closed the door firmly so that the dome light and the "door ajar" light turned off, indicating that the door had been fully shut.   However, when I was about to come to a stop at a traffic light few blocks down the street, I heard a "pop" and the dome light came on! Then I heard all these road noises and I looked at the dashboard and found that the "door ajar" light came on! The door popped open by itself!   I came to a complete stop at the traffic light, wondering what might have caused the door to open but couldn't come to any conclusions. I pulled the latch to open (Although the door wasn't fully shut, the door couldn't be opened without pulling the latch. Just like when we all sometimes forget to use more force to close the door) then close the door firmly again. It was fine for the rest of the way home.   I was definitely SURE that the door was shut firmly, or else the dome light and "door ajar" light would be lit. Also, the automatic lock probably wouldn't have been able to lock the doors when I shifted into reverse if the door was still open (not sure about this though). It shouldn't have been the cold weather either because the car had been through two harsh Canadian winters with temperatures well below tonight's, yet the door was fine.   I am going to bring this issue to the dealer's attention next time I go for maintenance. But I am pretty sure there should be nothing wrong with the lock. Or am I really that unlucky to own a Camry with a defective lock? Nah, afterall, it's a Toyota. It was assembled in Japan too. There might be some rattling here and there, and a little clicking in the steering wheel, but I am sure that they won't build a car with such a major defect.   Will post the results after going to the dealer.
#2737 of 5279 ..a stick shift....... by ezshift5 Dec 07, 2004 (7:48 am)
...would obviate much of the apparent ineptitude that we are noting within these threads........   Again, the dollar speaks: folks don't want the extra effort of a real clutch, shifting forks (or cables) coordinating the synchros and CONTROLING gear changes...   ..just listen to my high school buds come up with why they drive an auto. "Well, I hurt my left foot in an industrial accident"; "I'm tired of shifting: I can afford it, why not?"   You made you bed; now sleep in it (as my Dad was fond of saying)
#2738 of 5279 by ian721 Dec 07, 2004 (8:53 am)
When you drive a stick for 20 years all automatics feel like they have some kind of hesitation. My 2004 Camry I4 4-speed takes around 1/3 second to respond from standing still, maybe 1/2 second to downshift when accelerating suddenly on the highway (haven't felt the need to use the "O/D Off" button yet). But overall it feels very smooth.   There are a lot of improvements in the 2005 model that I'd like to have, but the 5-speed AT isn't really one of them. Just more opportunities for problems. And who wants to be the guinea pig for a new tranny? (not that the 4-speed is so great, but new models can be iffy).
#2739 of 5279 98 Camry Wiper and Starting problem by msabatini2001 Dec 08, 2004 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: themoon77 (Sep 07, 2004 9:52 am) I have 2 problems 1. Wipers: The wipers suddenly only work on fast (i.e. intermittent settings don't work). So I only have fast, fast and super fast. Is this a problem with the wiper switch or motor?   2. Starting problems on a cold engine: When started, I take my foot off the gas, the engine dies. This can happen 2-3 times. But if I keep my foot on the gas (at high rpm) for about 30 secs, the slowly remove foot, the engine keeps running. Is this a problem with air intake, manifold, ..? Thanks. Replies to this message: peterpan (Dec 08, 2004 11:45 pm)
#2740 of 5279 Re: 98 Camry Wiper and Starting problem [msabatini2001] by peterpan Dec 08, 2004 (11:45 pm)
Replying to: msabatini2001 (Dec 08, 2004 12:17 pm) You did not state whether your car has a I4 or V6 engine.   It appears your cold start mechanism inside the fuel injector unit is sticking. Fill the tank with premium gas and add a bottle of injector cleaner. That solved the problem for my Camry I4.   If that doesn't solve it, remove the air inlet rubber hose from the fuel injector. Spray in 2 bottles of injector cleaner while revving the engine at various RPM.   If that still doesn't work consult a few reliable and competent dealers and shops before making the next move.

Messages Page 274 of 528 1 ... 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 ... 528 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Sedans Toyota Camry Toyota Camry: Problems & Solutions