Ask the Car People.SM


Toyota Camry Road and Wind Noise

43 messages,  Last post on Feb 01, 2011 at 9:00 PM

You are in the Toyota Camry Forum.

What is this discussion about? Toyota Camry, Sedan

Messages Page 2 of 5

#9 of 43 2010 Toyota Wind Noise /Air Turbulence by jimcar22

Aug 18, 2009 (11:38 am)

Our new 2010 Camry has severe wind noise, both driver side and passenger side. On visiting our dealer's service department we are told that's normal for this style Camry (since 2006) and there is no repair for it and none planned and we should just learn to live with it. They tell us it is the way this body style funnels the air from the corners of the windshield up a channel and past the front windows. They call it "turbulence" and not wind noise and that there is no air penetrating the cabin. Maybe so, but it is still very annoying.
 
We've had a 2002 Camry since 2001 and it has no such defect and we love it. Guess we just assumed that the newer Camry's would have the same or better quality. Not so in regard to this defect. Looks like Toyota would have fixed this problem by now and provided it to the field as a repair kit maybe.
 
Yes, we have high expectations of Toyota, but that's what they have built their reputation on, and their vehicles are generally superior. We'd hate to see Toyota now start losing ground as the US makers did over time. That's how they did it. One little defect at a time. Toyota and their Deming concepts know better than to let something like this cause customer dissatisfaction. By the way, neither the new Ford Fusion and Taurus, nor the Buick Lucerne has this problem. Wish there were a better answer for us. We'll have to sell it if we can't learn to "live with it" as suggested.
 
We are in touch with Toyota via their Corp. 800-331-4331 number and have a “case #”. They are “researching” the issue. Will keep you posted.

#10 of 43 Re: 2010 Toyota Wind Noise /Air Turbulence [jimcar22] by 210delray

Aug 18, 2009 (12:11 pm)

Replying to: jimcar22 (Aug 18, 2009 11:38 am)
Sounds like dealer BS to me; I'd recommend test driving one or more other 2009-2010 Camrys to see if there's any difference compared to yours.
 
Wind noise though, like water leaks, squeaks, and rattles, is hard to pin down and harder yet to fix. Good luck.

#11 of 43 Re: 2010 Toyota Wind Noise /Air Turbulence [210delray] by smarty666

Aug 19, 2009 (4:13 pm)

Replying to: 210delray (Aug 18, 2009 12:11 pm)
I can't speak for everyone with a 4cyl LE but I test drove a 2010 XLE V6 a few weeks ago and it was quiet at a church mouse in the cabin when I test drove it; the test drive lasted for about 15 minutes and we drove on back roads, US highway, and a interstate during the test drive and it was quiet in all situations; remember though that a 4 cyl engine is always more noisy than a 6cyl and according to consumer guide there is a little more insulation in the XLE which makes it quieter so if someone is looking for a quieter model I'd look into the XLE - just my two cents

#12 of 43 Re: 2010 Toyota Wind Noise /Air Turbulence [jimcar22] by petras2

Aug 19, 2009 (5:35 pm)

Replying to: jimcar22 (Aug 18, 2009 11:38 am)
I rented a 09 4cyl le several weeks ago, drove it several hundred miles at highway speeds and was impressed with the overall quietness.. Recommend you test drive another 09 and compare with yours to rule out any other possible reasons..

#13 of 43 Thanks by jimcar22

Aug 19, 2009 (7:28 pm)

Ours is an XLE and it is not quite - for sure. Even the dealer service folks agree it's not quite on their test drives - it's wind turbulence and it is designed in according to them.

#14 of 43 Opinions will vary.... by oparr

Aug 21, 2009 (5:08 am)

Replying to: jimcar22 (Aug 19, 2009 7:28 pm)
Based on the car(s) you are already used to. The '09 4 Cyl LE I leased was less refined in just about all areas compared to the '97 4 Cyl LE I turned in. After complaining, one person at the dealership asked me whether that '97 was assembled in Japan and yes it was. Go figure.
 
The '09 suffers from more wind, road and rain noise. Yes, rain noise....Heck, it sounds like someone is popping corn during anything beyond a drizzle. However, the road noise is exacerbated by the POS Michelin tires Toyota chose for better MPG.

#15 of 43 Re: Opinions will vary.... [oparr] by mcdawgg

Aug 21, 2009 (9:48 am)

Replying to: oparr (Aug 21, 2009 5:08 am)
Just about all the reviews vs. other cars in this class show the Camry to be one of the quietest cars in this class.

#16 of 43 Re: Opinions will vary.... [oparr] by berri

Aug 21, 2009 (1:11 pm)

Replying to: oparr (Aug 21, 2009 5:08 am)
The '09 suffers from more wind, road and rain noise
 
I haven't really noticed that problem on mine. However, I think they have cheapened up the materials like everyone else.

#17 of 43 Re: Opinions will vary.... [berri] by oparr

Aug 21, 2009 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: berri (Aug 21, 2009 1:11 pm)
Take a look at the wonderful acoustic insulation in the trunk. A joke compared to my '97 and my wife's '96.
 
Normal;
http://www.pbase.com/eldata/image/116331153/large
 
Closeup (panning required);
http://www.pbase.com/eldata/image/116331153/original

#18 of 43 Re: 2010 Toyota Wind Noise /Air Turbulence [jimcar22] by chuckhall

Aug 21, 2009 (5:42 pm)

Replying to: jimcar22 (Aug 18, 2009 11:38 am)
Worse still, not only does your Camry have the noise you described but my 2008 Lexus 350 (same body style as the Camry) had the same noise. I was really disappointed that Lexus produced a car that had the noise you described. I tried my best to get rid of the noise and could not do it so I got rid of the car.

Messages Page 2 of 5

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement