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Sedans Toyota Camry 2007 Toyota Camry Problems and Repairs
4928 messages, Last post on Oct 26, 2009 at 10:59 AM
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Replying to: sewcoolsue (Sep 11, 2008 9:21 am) I have a 2007 V6 XLE Camry and I do not have any automatic trans problems. This vehicle has 33,500 miles. It is serviced by the selling dealer every 2,500 miles. (My choice!) I know, from reading these postings, that there are V6 / 07 units with problems out there in the real world. My vehicle shifts very smooth. When I accelerate hard, (while getting into a highway), the shifts are very smooth and positive! ------ When cruising at 60mph, I can get 30mpg easily. When I put this vehicle into "passing gear," it "down shifts" without a problem! Upon releasing the pressure on the accelerator the transmission "up-shifts"! This vehicle is 20 months old. The one thing that I did notice, was that it operated differently in the deep snow, because of the "drive by wire accelerator"! I would purchase another V6 Camry. I like this vehicle better than the 2003 Accord that I traded for this vehicle. The Camry seats are very comfortable, and the ride is great! Best regards. ------------ Dwayne    
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Replying to: djm2 (Sep 11, 2008 7:27 pm) I recall back when I was posting Dwayne has always gone out of his way to let us know how he has none of these problems. I think he may also work for a dealership? Dwayne, why are you on these post and not enjoying your perfect car? You speak as if you are a salesman for Toyota? These problems are real and wide spread. I will be taking mine back to the dealership soon. Thanks for the updates, chuck
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Replying to: chuck28 (Sep 11, 2008 8:26 pm) Please be advised that I am not connected with Toyota or a Toyota dealership! ------- I sell "high-end pleasure boats" for a living! ----- (I will not tell you the manufacturer because it is not appropriate on this forum. It would not be the professional thing to do!) I read these postings because: 1.) I own one of these vehicles 2.) I am trying to understand why some of these vehicles have these issues, and my vehicle is trouble free? If I had one of these vehicles I would be very annoyed, and I would have used the "lemon law" in New Jersey. This is not my only vehicle! In 2010 I will be in the market for a new vehicle. When test driving the new 2010 V6 Toyota Camry, I will make sure that I pay attention to the "shift patterns" of the transmission. I will take my selcted vehicle on an extensive test drive, (under all driving conditions and I will inform my salesperson as to the reason for this process.) Best regards to all! ------------ Dwayne ---
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So my wife and I left the dealer at a great price and decided we would sleep on it. Its a 2007 Camry XLE V6 with every option except navigation, and the best part is, it only has 6000 miles on it. I called a friend who works at toyota and he said it was a steal at this price which is $22,250 (after 2 hours of back and forth price haggaling) I was very excited thinking we are gonna buy the car tomorrow morning. When I got home this evening, I did some research and thank god I did. It seems that 90% of the reviews ive read have transmission issues and they are pretty horrid stories, especially the V6. I own a Lexus and my wife has a Corrola. We have never had any problems with our toyotas. I dont really understand all the car lingo about flaring and rings etc. Ive read different things about vin #s and where the car was built and some sort of testing?? The info I have is the vin # 4t1bk46k27u030733. I dont know if that means anything to you guys. When I test drove the car, I didnt notice anything but then again we were excited and anything is a better ride than a 95 corrola. Im sure will test drive it again tomorrow...is there something I should be aware of?? Should we just not purchase the car at all because of the transmission issues?? Any help will help. Thanks, Yaniv. |
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 12:07 am) As you know, from my other postings, my 2007 V6 XLE operates properly! I also have a "top of the line" Toyota extended warranty on this vehicle for 6 years / 100,000 miles so as such, I am not concerned about any major repair issue. (I will not own this vehicle after 100,000 miles!) I suggest that you take the following action: 1.) Go back to the dealer and test drive the vehicle again. 2.) Purchase a "top of the line" Toyota extended warranty for the maximum number of years & mileage. 3.) Enjoy this vehicle! Best regards! ------------------ Dwayne
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 12:07 am) |
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 12:07 am) Perhaps if you could get the dealer service history on it, you'd be able to see if it was in for service on the transmission. Personally at that price, and the fact that it's now a 3 year old vehicle, and the risk that there is a problem....I'd probably pass and buy new. That car has done a LOT of sitting around for a 3 year old vehicle. You'd get full warranty on new vehicle. |
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 12:07 am) I don't agree with the extended warranty advice because Toyota can't fox the problem at this point. Also many of the Trans problems happen only after cold starts or just occasionally. There is a good chance you won't experience the problem at the dealership and then realize the jerks and rpm flares in the trans a week later. There is a reason somebody traded that car in? Probably Trans. DO NOT TRUST THE DEALER WHEN THEY TELL YOU THAT THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THE TRANS PROBLEM OR THAT IT HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF IN THE EARLIER PRODUCTION CARS. I would advise against it. |
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 12:07 am) I own a 2007 Camry LE (6cyl, 6 speed) and I've had the transmission replaced twice already and the computer once. The last time was last weekend and I'm not sure it's OK. I've been back and forth to the dealer 8 times (I thought it was 6, then I found the other 2 receipts). My husband is nagging me to see the manager of the dealership and tell him I want another car or my money back. Here in NY we've got the lemon law, but the problem needs to be unresolved. They'll probably claim that they fixed it. Anyway, I don't trust this car or the transmission. Even though there are Camrys that are OK, I'd look at another vehicle if I were you. Try a Honda Accord. I owned one years ago and loved it. Also--the Avalon (even though it's a Toyota) was always a good car. My '97 is still running with over 160,000 miles on it. Good luck!!! --Sue |
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I really want to say thanks for all the feedback. WOW!! you guys and gals(sue) were very helpful. Its very hard to not buy this car. The price, the color, the options and the miles were perfect. Funny thing is I called the dealer this morning and first thing he said was "I knew you would call me, are you ready to buy your camry?". I asked him about the transmission issues and if hes familiar with it? I told him that ive been reading reviews and he told me that because the camry is for older folks that they want an extremley smooth ride and that the V6 was made for the rav4 so when its in the camry, its so stong that is flares, "its more like an athlete". He said that reviews from consumers are usually much older people, and they are used to lincolns etc. Im 30 years old and ive been around the block way to many times!! I could tell there were things he didnt want to talk about. We were very nice to them and we are not difficult customers!! He ended the conversation with "it looks like this is not the car for you". I have never in my life heard that from a car salesman. Just wanted to say thank you again to everybody here who replied. I hope I can help people in the future. Off to the Honda dealership. Thanks, Yaniv. |
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