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Sedans Toyota Camry 2007 Camry Buy Back
25 messages, Last post on Jun 29, 2009 at 4:20 PM
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I have been reading all of the forums for 2007 Camry problems and I am very discouraged. I bought my Camry on Dec. 31 2007 and now have about 3500miles on it. I have posted before about my initial problem which was a thumping noise upon accelleration. The gas tank was replaced and the noise still is there. Up until a few days ago they were telling me it really wasn't a problem and that the main Toyota office had not addressed the problem. But my service manager had driven 3 Camrys to compare them to mine and found the noise in all 3 and even admitted he has the same noise (Oh it is not a problem just the thumping and splashing of gas in the tank when it is full). I am not a service tech. but that sounds like a problem to me. Something about the baffles in the tank not being big enought. They are now seeing more and more 2007 Camry coming into the service dept in the past 3 weeks. I was told that this problem will be discussed at a big meeting???? they will be having on Tues. Wonder if they will pass the results of that BIG MEETING on to us. So I then had to bring the car in for the fourth time because now I am realizing that the transmission has never felt right. It slips or something. As I am driving it seems to jump. I also had a hard time getting it to go from 1st to 2nd when starting out the other day. I don't think this is the transmission but while sitting at the a stop light the car will jolt forward on occassions. So need I say more I saved for 5 years to buy a new car and never even thought of researching a Toyota because of their reputation. I am heartbroken and want to just get rid of the car. I get so stressed even thinking about driving it at this point.(don't have to worry about that again for several days becuase the service dept ONCE again has it for several days and gave me a rental). I should have them start to pay me to keep it. My question is how do we get the dealer to buy this car back. I am tired of going to the service department. 4 times in 3 months of ownership for a car that cost me $25,000. And I will probably be there again when they redesign the gas tank. Any suggestions? |
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Replying to: 6abc (Apr 06, 2007 5:24 pm) I also own a 2007 Camry V6 XLE, and at the present time it has reached just about 6,000 miles. Since purchasing this vehicle, I have been following these forums because I was concerned about my vehicle. To date, I do NOT have any of the issues that I read about on these sites, and I am VERY critical about my vehicles and how they operate! Something is not right with this entire Toyota issue. With all the Camrys that have been sold in 2007, you would think that this forum would be loaded with people that have the same problems. This leads me to believe that not all Camrys are alike. The next question is; -----"what makes one 2007 Camry different from one that has all these issues?" Is it the fact that they are being assembled at a different plant? Does one Camry have parts from a different vendor? Are all the transmissions the same in the 2007 V6 Camry? If you read my postings, you will see that I warm up my vehicle every morning prior to driving. (I know this is not recommended, but I like a warm vehicle.) Could I be doing something, by warming up my vehicle, that prevents the transmission issue from surfacing on the first few shifts in the morning? I have never felt the car "jolting" while stopped at a traffic light! If your vehicle does this, I would place the selector in "neutral" especially if people are crossing in front of you at the light! THIS IS NOT GOOD! ------- SUGGESTION: ----The next time you use your vehicle at the beginning of the day, let the vehicle run for about ten, (10) minutes prior to driving off in the morning. See if you still have a transmsiion issue! If you don't, I would suspect that the cold fluid has a problem circulating throught the unit, and by warming up the vehicle, you are also warming up the trans fluid. You could also share this information with the service manager at the dealership. Keep all of your service records. Every time you bring the vehicle in for service be sure that you get a copy of the service invoice, (repair order). I keep the original copies at home, and photo copies in the car. Every state has a "lemon law". Now is the time to research that "lemon law"! Each "lemon law" has it's own process that must be followed! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! Keep all you service "up-to-date"! I use the dealership for all my service, because I want all of my service records in ONE PLACE, should a warranty issue surface. If you plan on keeping the vehicle, I would suggest purchasing a "top-of-the-line" Toyota extended warranty! (I have the 100,000 miles Toyota extended warranty on my vehicle). If my Camry turns out to be a "problem vehicle," Toyota will be "eating" the cost of repairs for 100,000 miles or six years which every comes first. On the other side of the issue, it is importnat that you develop a "professional relationship" with the people at the service desk. I like to deal with one service advisor. This make my life easy. He knows me, and how I service my vehicle. I am one of these people who changes the oil and filter every 2,500 miles. I always divide the recommended "severe" oil and filter service interval in half. Kindly keep us informed as to your progress. Best regards. ----- Dwayne   
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Replying to: 6abc (Apr 06, 2007 5:24 pm) They are also running deals on 07' Impala SS's with a 5.3 LS-4 V8. Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Apr 08, 2007 4:30 am) I can't lemon law it until they have worked on the problem 3 times and tried to repair it. This is what I was told about the gas tank noise. First they will replace the tank, if that doesn't work they will rip the trunk apart, if that doesn't stop the noise they will rip the back seat out if that doesn't stop the noise I might be able to get a new car. But I don't see that happening because they won't even take the car in to service it now for the noise because they say there is nothing they can do about it until Toyota finds a fix for it. As far as the transmission they have kept the car over the weekend. But I can assure you what the response to my problems will be and that is that they can't duplicate it. Although the service manager told me that there are defective valves that need to be replaced in a lot of the transmissions. I am still trying to get the TV station that I work at to do a story on all the Toyota problems and I next plan to contact the owner of the dealership where I bought the car. So we will see what happens. I want them to buy the car back and give me my money back because I surely do not want any other Toyota at this point.
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Replying to: djm2 (Apr 08, 2007 4:00 am) The reason that Edmunds forum doesn't contain more posts about the issues probably isn't an indicator of their frequency. The demographic for the Camry isn't one that frequents the Internet or Internet chat and forums. I have been reading forums where college students and a more technical bunch frequent, and there have been many reports of common issues. Speaking to Toyota corporate and my dealer indicated that there have been a larger than normal amount of problems with the new model. Best advice is keep taking it back to the dealer and call Toyota. Tell them you want a buyback. If you qualify under your state's lemon law, ask for arbitration. Make sure you keep all documentation and document as a follow up any phone conversations.
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Replying to: 6abc (Apr 06, 2007 5:24 pm) |
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Replying to: neil0311 (Apr 08, 2007 12:33 pm) Can you tell us more about your "Brake Rotor Problem"? Best regards. ---- Dwyane
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Replying to: djm2 (Apr 10, 2007 4:31 am) Now with most cars equipped with DBW, e-throttles, I don't understand why the manufacturers don't put a stop to people riding the brake continuously with their left foot. Keep the engine at idle regardless of footfeed position if the brakes are applied. Not pointing fingers at anyone here just responding to the number of high mount brake lights on with the car cruising merrily along as I drive to work each day.
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 10, 2007 7:31 am)
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