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Hi, I have a 2005 PZEV (partial zero emission vehicle- California emission standard) Toyota Camry 4-cylinder in New York, and at 82K the check engine light came on with the Code P0420; upon checking it with my local mechanic I was told that I require a new front catalytic convertor. I contacted few dealers to check if it was under warranty but was told that the warranty for the catalytic convertor ... Read More
I assume your second oil line was replaced free. Please respond ..... I am affected by this as well and am trying to help out someone in the following situation whose dealer won't cover the repairs: 2GR-FEV6 LSC 90K (recall) oil line fails-Dealer won't cover damages - WARNING An important development has occurred that is very troubling and may ultimately affect many or almost all of the 1.6 million vehicles affected ... Read More
This is a typical noise in Toyotas when they are warming up, and sometimes continues afterwards. It is called "piston slap" and is caused by the piston rocking excessively in the cylinder as it moves up and down. On older motors, this used to be considered as a sign of excessive wear; caused by piston to cylinder wall clearance which was too loose. However; it is now appearing on brand new ... Read More
Your engine is "threatening" to overheat and the A/C is disabled automatically.
My 2005 Camry is blowing hot air with the indicator light flashing. I have checked other online forum early this summer (May) and following the suggestion, I replaced the clutch relay (placed in the fuse box under the hood) and after done that the AC went to back normal. Then just last week, the AC broke again. I unplugged the clutch relay and put it back on, then the AC started ... Read More
I had a 2005 Camry for six years - had no issues with the car at all NONE now this one - one day this week it drove so well I thought perhaps the issue was resolving itself, no such luck, still jerking, and feeling like it wants to stall and braking and accelerating is rough. If this is normal then there are a lot of dangerous cars on the road. ... Read More
first i want to thank all for posting with your experiences and advice, i am at the point of total confusion, not knowing which new car to trade for or to just keep the crappy camry and put a sign in the back window PLEASE EXCUSE MY DRIVING BUT AFTER ALL IT IS A NEWER CAMRY ! or TOYOTA SUCKS etc etc also, the posts that state we need to learn ... Read More
My experience is the same as yours. Toyota's stock response is that it is normal. The 2005's and 2006's were the best Camry. I owned one and am sorry I no longer have it. This model has had a host of troubles ever since it came out for MY 2007. I also have a 2011 Hyundai Sonata, and it too has issues. But my experience with Hyundai has been very different ... Read More
Hi everyone. I have been confronted from being a big fan of Toyota because of the following information that contains first hand experience and lacks bad judgment. I used to be a big fan of Toyota cars but now I am just a fan. i used to hear that In Africa the most driven cars are Toyota ones. In 2008 I bought a Toyota car. I loved it because the only ... Read More
That's some excellent gas milage for your 2007 Camry XLE with the V-6 Dwayne. I wish I could say the same for my Camry XLE V-6 which I'm planning on selling in a few months. The car has been very well maintained. I have the oil changed every five to six months and replace the air filter every year. Tires always have the right amount of air in them and they're ... Read More
yes. i drove my friend 2005 camry SE 4 cyl back in 2007. It was really quiet and smooth. New camry are even more quieter.. most of my family members only drive toyota.. I recently purchased 2010 honda pilot ex-l 4wd for the winter driving. I hope Honda will do well, in term of reliablity.. by the way, my 06 camry v6 was built in kentucky. I hope you enjoy your ... Read More
I own a 2010 Avalon equipped with a 6-speed auto. transmission. The transmission is very annoying as it hesitates and seems to be confused. The majority of my driving is city driving. What I cannot stand is when I let my foot off of the accelerator, the car literally pulls back and hesitates significantly. It seems as though all power to the engine is cut off completely (almost feels like car ... Read More
Vehicles in recall include: 2009-10 RAV4 2009-10 Corolla 2009-10 Matrix 2005-10 Avalon certain 2007-10 Camrys 2010 Highlander 2007-10 Tundra 2008-10 Sequoia I have a 2010 Highlander and I have not been notified about any recalls. Maybe because it was Made in Japan. I called Toyota and gave them the VIN just to be certain. Anyway, how about cleaning up the list? Accuracy is important. John
Power Lines Cited as Possible Cause of Runaway Toyotas By Brian Wilson FOXNews.com Experts look to the sky for cause behind unintended acceleration. The story is one you’ve heard before, the story of a Toyota that somehow malfunctioned and unexpectedly sped away. Reverend Milton Allen remembers arriving on the scene moments after a 2005 Camry veered off US Highway 69 in Eufala, Oklahoma at a high rate of speed. Allen comforted ... Read More
From Washington Post: No easy answer for the Toyota problem By Jeremy Anwyl Tuesday, March 16, 2010; A19 Lately it seems that each day brings another report of a driver's terrifying experience with an out-of-control Toyota. There have been at least four congressional hearings in as many weeks. Even the most confident consumer has to wonder what is causing all this and, more fundamentally, whether Toyotas are safe to drive. The ... Read More
I must admit that I qualify for the Idiot Award-I bought 2 camrys. Instead of burning them I would like to sell them and get Nissan Sentras or Hyundais. Over the years my family has owned 6 toyotas and, luckily, we are still alive. My question is what are these &$#@ worth? The 2005 has 30k miles and some scratches but is clean. The 2007 has 67000k and some dents and ... Read More
Toyota's fix is a bust, owners claim Some Toyota owners have begun complaining that their vehicles suddenly accelerated even after dealerships made repairs to fix the problem, according to reports filed with federal safety regulators. At least seven complaints, filed in the last two weeks with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, allege that after the recall service to modify pedals and replace floor mats the cars still surged out of ... Read More
Did anyone Really think the Shim scam would work. I am very curious about any brake override that is supposedly installed. If that report is accurate I am thinking that Toyota is trying to pull a fast one. Here is the statement from Toyota. TORRANCE, Calif., February 22, 2010 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it will install a brake override system on an expanded range of ... Read More
CHRISTINE TIERNEY AND NATHAN HURST The Detroit News Washington --Toyota Motor Corp. officials insisted Tuesday in the strongest terms yet that there was no evidence that an electronic defect might be causing unintended acceleration of its vehicles despite compelling new data suggesting a link. Claims data from insurer State Farm disclosed Tuesday suggests a strong connection between the introduction of electronic throttle control, also known as drive by wire, and events ... Read More
From the google finance market page. did Toyota search for market share price - lots of news releases there.Can expand search. Whoops it is until 2013 not 2010. Sorry about that Toyota Motor Corporation To Replace Oil Hose In 933,800 Cars-Reuters 2:50pm EST Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corporation will replace an oil hose in some 933,800 vehicles in the United States due to the risk of a potential leak that ... Read More
A bit OT but it does sort of fit in...when it rains it pours! Just an FYI for those with the affected autos! LIKE THE WAY THEY SAY IT IS NOT A RECALL! Just announced UPDATE 1-Toyota to replace oil hose in 933,800 cars Mon Mar 1, 2010 2:50pm EST Stocks TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 7203.T ¥3,295 -35.00-1.05% 12:00am PST * V6 Camry, Avalon, Rav4, Lexus vehicles involved Stocks | Cyclical Consumer ... Read More
We had a similar incident with our 2010 Toyota Camry. Back windshield shattered for no apparent reason. Anyone else with same problem?
Continuation: - - - power to force recalls and fine companies for providing misleading information or not providing safety information in a timely fashion. Toyota for years has been one of the most difficult auto makers for regulators to deal with because it is resistant to being told what to do, said Joan Claybrook, a former NHTSA administrator who later became president of consumer-advocacy group Public Citizen until stepping down last ... Read More
• FEBRUARY 9, 2010 Secretive Culture Led Toyota Astray By KATE LINEBAUGH, DIONNE SEARCEY and NORIHIKO SHIROUZU On Jan. 19, in a closed-door meeting in Washington, D.C., two top executives from Toyota Motor Corp. gave American regulators surprising news. Evidence had been mounting for years that Toyota cars could speed up suddenly, a factor suspected in crashes causing more than a dozen deaths. Toyota had blamed the problem on floor mats ... Read More
If you have a 2005-2009 Camry, two Toyota engineers would like to speak with you. Meet them on I-10 outside Los Angeles and look for the red corporate Camry going 120mph!
OK, if you are still not convinced that there is something wrong with the 2010 Camry, then may be a recall of the 2010 Camry would. It’s no joke. Toyota has issued a recall of 7,300 of its 2010 Camry on Feb 9, 2010. Funny, but this cited recall has nothing to do with sudden acceleration and amounts to maybe a week's worth of production! And I don't think there's anything ... Read More
Congratulations for being 'lucky' enough to be owning a 2007 Camry without unintended acceleration so far. Statistics speaks fairer than the testimony of just a few individuals regardless of their motives. Year [Speed Control] [Pedal] [Cruise Control] [Cable or Linkage] = Speed Control Related Complaints 1990 7+8+0+1=16 1991 5+1+0+0=6 1992 7+4+2+2=15 1993 12+4+0+1=17 1994 11+2+2+2=17 1995 8+1+4+1=14 1996 18+2+11+1=32 1997 13+2+1+2=18 1998 32+12+4+7=55 1999 31+8+1+2=42 2000 39+11+2+3=55 2001 16+4+0+1=21 2002 135+20+4+5=164 ... Read More
In an attempt to see a broader picture of Toyota's unintended acceleration problem, I have collected the following data of complaints related to Vehicle Speed Control against Toyota Camry from 1990 to 2009 on the NHTS website and found two startling peaks of complaint related to Vehicle Speed Control . Anybody who wants to confirm the data can use the link below: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/index.cfm Year [Speed Control] [Pedal] [Cruise Control] [Cable or ... Read More
You're absolutely right! But, if I take it in I will be without a car for a long time. I will have to be very careful to remain at 30 or 35mph. I feel that if I bring it in (supposing I could do that) it would run perfectly. That has happened 3 or 4 times with my toyotas. All I can pray for is that a tree or a tsunami ... Read More
That's a sad story. There's a discussion about the plight of toyota here http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.efda853/5408#MSG5408 And this one http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1fa877/1225#MSG1225
You haven't killed anyone yet? Please don't count on luck to keep yourself and other people safe when the engine of your Toyota Camry keeps on racing even though your foot is off the accelerator. If I were you, I would insist that Toyota find out and solve the problem before I would use it again for daily commute. The Chinese man Koua Fong Lee was not so lucky. He was ... Read More
DETROIT, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) has issued a string of recalls covering more than 8.5 million vehicles worldwide including its flagship Camry sedan and the Prius hybrid. Following are milestones leading to the largest recall in Toyota's history, a series of events that has hit the automaker's reputation and results: * 2000: Toyota launches program known as "Construction of Cost Competitiveness for the 21st Century" with the ... Read More
the quality of the vehicle in general (build, mechanical, interior, whatever) will still be at least to Toyota standards of the past few years That may be the problem. In visiting with friends last night the subject came up. They currently drive a 2005 Camry which they like and are not concerned about. What they did say I have heard more than once. The 1995 Camry traded in on their 2005 ... Read More
Recently I was told that my 2003 Toyota Camry had a blown head gasket. Before my car ran hot, I was hearing a slushing or gurgling sound coming from the dash. It sounded like water was circulating. The technician at a privately owned repair shop said that my coolant was leaking and caused the car to run hot. The technician put the car on a rack and removed the foam piece ... Read More
This supposed "fix" by Toyota may not be the answer. Could Toyota be hiding a much larger problem which it is afraid to admit? Recent article in the LA Times. By Ralph Vartabedian and Ken Bensinger LOS ANGELES TIMES 1/30/10 The pedal maker denies that its products are at fault. Some independent safety experts also are skeptical of Toyota's explanations. 'We know this recall is a red herring,' one says. Toyota ... Read More
We recently purchased a 2005 Camry LE with the stock 15" metal rims and want to replace them with something bigger but don't want the wheels/tires to hit the body or shocks or cause other problems. What size tires would be best with 17" rims, or if 17" is too large, what size tires for the 16". The reason I'm asking specifically about the 17" is that a neighbor has a ... Read More
>This is where toyota slapped the LAT down for fabricatin gfacts and misrepresenting... Must not have slapped them down very hard. Yup. toyota sure shut up the TIMES. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-toyota-pedal30-2010jan30,0,4401302.story?t- rack=rss Doubt cast on Toyota's decision to blame sudden acceleration on gas pedal defect Federal vehicle safety records reviewed by The Times also cast doubt on Toyota's claims that sticky gas pedals were a significant factor in the growing reports of runaway ... Read More
Toyota's response: Toyota Answers Questions About the Sticking Accelerator Pedal Recall Toyota answers questions that we see you are asking about the sticking accelerator pedal recall. Please also looks at Frequently Asked Questions For Sticking Accelerator Pedal Recall and Suspension of Sales on this site. 1. Is my car safe to drive until a fix is issued? The condition is rare and generally does not occur suddenly. It seems to occur ... Read More
Up to you to decide, but this pretty much sums it all up...not much more to say: It appears that Toyota has denied its sudden acceleration problem for more than 5 years. Toyota's recall for floor mat problems is not the end of the story and the company needs to do more to protect its customers and the motoring public. In March 2004, the Center For Auto Safety reported about sudden ... Read More
Up to you to decide, but this pretty much sums it all up...not much more to say: It appears that Toyota has denied its sudden acceleration problem for more than 5 years. Toyota's recall for floor mat problems is not the end of the story and the company needs to do more to protect its customers and the motoring public. In March 2004, the Center For Auto Safety reported about sudden ... Read More
210 delray, never did I say I was “certain” about the real cause of that Avalon tragedy that killed four people. I said, “ Four people were killed in run away Toyota with floor mat in the trunk.” It was a statement of fact. No opinion of mine was expressed in that statement regarding the “real” cause of the Avalon tragedy. When you are so jumpy as to conclude that I ... Read More
I am looking at 2005 and 2006 Camry's 4 cyl. with approx 50,000 or less miles. I've located at Toyota dealers both certified and not certified. Also found 1 or 2 at other dealers, small Indep. lots and private parties. I question preferable way to purchase to lessen my overall risk with purchase. Am I better off with best deal from Toyota dealer with pre-owned certified so I have powertrain warranty ... Read More
This is the place to talk about the recent Toyota recalls and how it's affecting the manufacturer and consumers. Vehicles in recall include: 2009-10 RAV4 2009-10 Corolla 2009-10 Matrix 2005-10 Avalon certain 2007-10 Camrys 2010 Highlander 2007-10 Tundra 2008-10 Sequoia
This is false. You continue to repeat the same false statements from the LAT as you did in Post #1. Get over it. Toyota showed where the LAT made up much of that article. The proof was printed here at Edmunds as well as many other places. This AutoBlog column is simply another restatement of the false article that the LAT printed. Oh really? Cannot wait to see how you try ... Read More
Here is the link to the letter from Toyota to the NHTSA laying out the scope ( TBD ) and potential cause of these complaints. Letter from TMS to NHTSA #5. Description of Problem NHTSA's summary: Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): PONTIAC / VIBE 2009 TOYOTA / AVALON 2005-2010 TOYOTA / CAMRY 2007-2010 TOYOTA / COROLLA 2009-2010 TOYOTA / COROLLA MATRIX 2009-2010 TOYOTA / HIGHLANDER 2010 TOYOTA / RAV4 2009-2010 ... Read More
My dealer will still not confirm the 10K oil change. Is there any new Toyota links that finally confirm it? I have seen the photos online info with Toyota letterhead and sent it to the dealer but they did not accept it as proof and they have not received anything from Toyota as of last week. I only came on here today to see if anyone had posted about the recall ... Read More
I'm not quite sure I understand your motivations for posting here. It's been nearly a month since your original post and you've not taken any action, just continued to fret. What really is "the truth?" If you're so worried, sell your Toyota and buy something else. Many of us have tried to reassure you that there's no real problem. I'm not trembling in fear every time I drive my 2004 and ... Read More
Led, I couldn't agree with you more: Toyota is the new GM. I, too, had a 1997 that I thought was the car of all cars. 4cyl, STANDARD transmission that I just LOVED. (I must have, I waited three months for the car to be built cause almost no one stocks a standard in this car). I now, unfortunately, am stuck with my 2007, which I loathe. Not just because it's ... Read More
I am ashamed to say that I bought this car. I had a 1997 and a 1998 camry 4cyl. and both were so far superior to the 2005. Before I go into this I want to mention that in about 4 instances I have accelerated onto a highway and the transmission refuses to shift up to 3rd (or 4th) gear. The car got up to 50mph and then it whines and ... Read More
As a current Camry owner, I always thought I bought the best of the mid size class car. But after reading the article a friend gave to me, I am wondering if I should sell it as soon as possible due to safety problems? Toyota found to keep tight lid on potential safety problems During a routine test on its Sienna minivan in April 2003, Toyota Motor Corp. engineers discovered that ... Read More
I have driven a 2005 Toyota Avalon before which closely resembles the 2010. I found it to be too big. The Camry is just right. I went with the 2010 4cyl version and I must say it is the best car I have ever owned. Road noise, what road noise? Traffic noise, wtf is that? The car is just the right size and drives beautifully. I love it! Fully loaded with ... Read More
I'm not doing anything with my 2005 Prius mats. They are anchored in place since the day I drove off the lot and they haven't moved one milimetre. You don't take them out to vacuum? Ewwwwww! :P This mat thing has sure gotten blown out of proportion.
Disposing of the carpetted mats is a bandaid for a non-existant problem. A little common sense here is in order. If you have All Weather mats in the vehicle take the driver's side mat out and dispose of it. If not and you want to be ultra careful put the driver's side mat in the trunk. However, look at your carpetted mats. Are they hooked to the anchors by the seats? ... Read More
Article in news about camry- the findings says it is because of weather mats but how come it is happening only with toyota not other brands- something to research before making a decision. Toyota to replace 4M gas pedals that could jam he recall includes 3.8 million vehicles, including the 2007-10 model year Camry, 2005-10 Toyota Avalon, 2004-09 Prius, 2005-10 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-10 Toyota Tundra, 2007-10 Lexus ES350 and 2006-10 Lexus ... Read More
I was fortunate to find a six month old Camry LE (private owner) with 9k on it in 2005. Today (3 Nov 09) I have 61k on it and it has been a great vehicle. I did have the steering intermediate shaft lubricated (Service Bulletin T-SB-0296-08) and it stopped the clunking noise during slow speed turning and it seems to handle a lot better (psychological). The cost was $200 at an ... Read More
I have a 2006 Toyota Camry XLE. I bought it in December 2005. Recently I noticed that the keyless entry fobs have not been working as well and when used I would get more than 1 beep from the car when it used to be just one. I changed the batteries in both and they were both working sporadically and now they are not working at all. I changed the batteries ... Read More
I guess we're just polar opposites! I recommend (and practice) avoiding the dealer entirely except for warranty work. I do all the routine maintenance myself except for jobs above my skill level, patience, or lack of suitable tools or equipment, in which case I pay a reputable independent shop to do it (not the Quickie Lubes or tire or department store chains). I keep all receipts for parts and service plus ... Read More
As another follow-up to AU74 post . . . Just yesterday (Saturday) I bought the Red Camry at the Chambersburg Fitzgerald dealership that he mentioned. I paid the Internet price of $19,288. The window sticker on this car was 22,850 including shipping and 200 for the floor and trunk carpeting. So I paid 84.4% of the window sticker. This is all before taxes, license, etc. And I am happy to report ... Read More
Purchased 2010 Camry XLE V6 two weeks ago. Car has all options including nav, heated seats, push button start and mats. I paid $ 29,040.50 for the Camry with no trade. MSRP was $ 32,665 We took 3.9% financing for 60 months through Toyota as no rebate was offered. This is our 3rd Camry (2005 LE & 2007 LE) but our first V6. I really enjoy the extra power going up ... Read More
I live in Canada, and I recently took my 2005 Avalon in for an oil change. While performing the oil change, the staff at the dealership identified and advised me of a leak in the VVT oil line. They also advised that the line could burst, draining the engine of oil and possibly causing engine damage. I was advised that I should not drive the vehicle, and left it at the ... Read More
Could anyone help me on this? I bought a used 2001 Camry CE in year 2005. I had no idea about the separate emission warranty until now. I failed my state inspection in MA last year (Setp. 2008, around 70K miles) for the bad catalytic converter. However, i never got the check engineer on. I went to Toyota dealer and replaced the catalytic converter, which costed me $1300. I remembered that ... Read More
Could anyone help me on this? I bought a used 2001 Camry CE in year 2005. I had no idea about the separate emission warranty until now. I failed my state inspection in MA last year (Setp. 2008, around 70K miles) for the bad catalytic converter. However, i never got the check engineer on. I went to Toyota dealer and replaced the catalytic converter, which costed me $1300. I remembered that ... Read More
I had the previous gen Camry V6. ... Even with premium though, I don't think it quite meets the Lexus specs. However, I never got better than 27 or so on the Interstate at 70-75. In town it got 16-17. I have the 3.3L V6 in my 2005 SE. Last summer I got 28.5 mpg on a 2600 mile trip by watching my speed. On the same trip two years earlier, ... Read More
I have a 2006 camry with 71000 miles. That is exacty what I took my car in for. It started abruptly a few days after routine maintenance. Brought it in-it is a blown head gasket. Dealer says it's an engine defect. Fortunately I bought the extended warranty (expires in 4000 miles) and it's covered. You might have to fight Toyota on it.
I need tires for my 2005 SE-V6. The Bridgestone EL400s have a few miles left after 30K miles but it's winter and there's snow (33" already this year) so I can use the full tread of a new tire. Based on Tirerack ratings, I am considering Michelin Primacy (pricey), Bridgestone Potenza G019, Goodyear ComforTred, and Yoko Avid V4S. Need to check out Consumer Reports also. I want low highway noise and ... Read More
"...anyone has any pic for the facelift Camry?..." While I don't have any pic, my prediction is that it will not be as good as the current version. Leave it for Toyota -- every mid-cycle refresh must be worse than the first version, so it looks like an afterthought. If you remember the last Camry redesign (I think it was 2005) you'll know what I mean. Same for other models, like ... Read More
I have a 2005 toyota camry with approx. 80k miles on it. Today, while driving on the highway, the TRAC OFF, VSC and CEL's all went on simultaneously. Some background info on the vehicle. It was in an front-end/driver-side collision back in 2006, but was 100% fully repaired according to the body shop. In August 08, another body shop changed my front brake pads and "sanded the disc", and I changed ... Read More
Okay...I don't want to put the actual name of the dealership to be fair with other dealerships...here is a hint....it is located in Canton, GA. There is only one guy who does the Internet sales at the dealership.....Request a quote from him via email....He does not play a game...he honors his quote, a very straightforward guy... but he does not accept any negotiation...so, when you go there, make sure that the ... Read More
"By the way, I have another pure freeway number. 349/12.5 = 27.92 mpg, pretty darn pleased..." Two years ago, I took a 2500+ mile trip in my 2005 SE-V6 (3.3 liter engine). I averaged 27.5mpg and filled up 9 times. I just took the wife's minivan on its first trip ( 2007 Toyota Sienna LE, V6 260 HP ). 28 mpg, 26 mpg and 28 mpg on the first 3 tanks. ... Read More
I personally have taken more than a "gander" at what has been posted here. A few people post frequently about getting extraordinary mpg's in the 30's; most post a few times that don't get anywhere near that. But if you evaluate, as I have, the mpg of unique posters (not multiple posts by an individual) and cull out those who have taken their car on such short trips that there would ... Read More
2005 toyota camry how exactly do I remove the seat cushion so I can gain access to the fuel pump
recommending and requiring are certainly 2 different things - the Toyota 2GR in the Camry is rated at 268hp running reqular, the mechanically identical ES is rated at 272 hp running premium - the Avalon when it first came out was rated way up at 280hp with premium as you note, a combination of some rating rule changes as well as the gas change to regular has it now at 268hp ... Read More
huh? Premium is NOT required for either the VQ or the 2GR either. VQ: For improved vehicle performance, NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI number (Research octane number 96). Page 9-3 of 2006 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual 2005 Toyota Avalon Performance & Efficiency Standard Features - 3,456 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 94 mm bore, 83 mm ... Read More
I had the exact same problem with my 2003 toyota camry, but the dealer ship told me that there is no defect or recall. There telling me I need a new engine that is going to cost me 11,000.00. I still have 8,000.00 to pay on my car. Can you give me more info regarding this defect. I would really appreciate it. Carless in CA
No, it should be completely replaced by the 2012 model, but updated for 2010. They almost always make an update by the 4th model year. How "major" it is varies, but is generally a lot more than just new paint colors. The 2010 will be the fourth year of this body style. Look at the 2005 Camry vs the 2002-2004 models. The absolute minimum you can expect is standard VSA on ... Read More
we have a 2003 camry which we loved until yesterday. 88,000 miles, running great, until we noticed what we thought to be, coolant under the car. We took it to the dealer yesterday to find out it is a blown engine. They said it is a defect. This had no warning at all until the leak. The car ran great, no noise at all. Ask your dealer to check it out ... Read More
I believe most states have closed the 30-minute window during twilight when headlights didn't have to be on. I don't have a lot of experience with fog lights -- my 2005 Camry is the first car in over 30 years of car ownership to have them. I do know that for Toyota and GM at least, the fog lights can only be turned on when the low-beam headlights are on. During ... Read More
I have 2005, I4 camry. I drive like 5000 miles per year. I have this car for about 3 years and it has now 15000 miles on it. How often should I replace cabin air filter and air filter and which brand Toyota or K&N? Any suggestions about time intervals for changing coolant and transmission fluids?
Honda and Toyota are two of the best proven vehicles on the road, no question. Having owned both Honda and Toyota that have had numerous repairs, my 91 Honda Accord 2 starter coils fail and a part in the auto tranny that makes the tranny shift, I forgot what it was called, failed all before 100K. MY 1991 Toyota Celica started blowing blue smoke at 120K, and I replaced the drive ... Read More
blog.lexus.com/2008/01/irvs-sheet-se-1.html#more Please see this for an explanation of why the recalls were so high in 2005 and how much they have fallen since then.
Toyota recalled 2.1 million vehicles in 2005. a series of recalls in the United States and Japan over the last two years have tarnished the automaker’s reputation for quality, and distressed Mr. Watanabe How solid is the Tundra? Camshaft anyone? How about an oil sludged Camry engine?
Actually, the headliner design, IIRC, is actually different. The stereo issue is unique to 03-04s. I'm not really arguing the fact that you can get relatively perfect 1st year runs and problematic 4th year runs, but statistically, it works the other way around. Your car having a stereo failure just helps prove my point. Toyota's V6 Camry and 5.7L Tundra are other examples, as are the Civic with the "lug-bug" that ... Read More
I checked out a 2005 Toyota Camry with 10,000 miles, called dealerships untill I found out where it was serviced. It had 72,000 miles in september. It is listed on Edmunds.com. The guy says it was his grandmothers car. Car fax reports 53,000 miles. Glad I paid the money for unlimited carfax reports. vin # 4T1BF32K55U605280 . I was told the car was in Savannah, Ga. Be very cautious2
I have a navigation CD from my 2006 Camry. The Camry was totaled, so I thought I'd let my spouse have the CD since his is from a 2005 Avalon. Since the CDs are made for Toyota cars I don't think that he should have a problem using it. Any thoughts.
Although, I cannot say I am not surprised by the result, the Honda seems to be a terrific vehicle, although I have never test drove one, but I've seen one in person. Things that really don't make sense about this article, and it strictly deals with the Camry. As others have mentioned, why didn't you use the SE trim? Edmunds complains about "too-soft" of a ride, yet picks the trim-level that ... Read More
Just got a Toyota Certified 2005 V6 XLE and noticed two annoying things. First during acceleration I feel a noticable vibration coming thru the gas petal, often around 15-20, 25-30, 35-40 miles per hour. If I park the car and rev the engine I barely feel it if at all. Are these speeds when the car is shifting? Also I noticed that if I take my foot of the brake pedal ... Read More
I get 26-28 mpg pure freeway on my 2004 AT, and tested each subsequent year since for mpg. The 2005-2007 AT did get a little lower mpg on pure freeway, despite their 5 speed transmission. The 2007 got the worst mpg (under 25 mpg)for pure freeway, and that was a case in which I made consecutive long road trips with my 2004 on the same route (which got within the 26-28 ... Read More
Backy: GM has nowhere to go but up but it is true the Caddy CTS is stunning inside and the Buick Enclave is gorgeous. The new Malibu interior was too cheap looking and feeling. I was dissapointed. The Mazda CX-9 is stunning inside. You are right about Hyundai as well. Having owned a 2005 Camry, the minute I sat in the 2007 at the dealership I could tell in 5 seconds ... Read More
Pengwin: the fit/finish and quality of materials used in the interiors of cars has nose dived the past 2 years with few exceptions. I leased a 2000 Toyota Solara SLE with leather and owned a 2005 Camry XLE with leather. Both of these cars had thick padded dashes, soft touch materials throughout and impeccable fit/finish. I currently own a 2005 Sienna and the the interior is very good. I leased a ... Read More
I think people, from my interaction with them everyday at work, that many Honda/Toyota/Nissan/Mazda buyers look at CR for reliability and quality before they look at JD Powers. From talking to a lot of people in the auto industry, connected to many different mfgr's, JD Powers is not really regarded as a great source for anything. They are more like a Car and Driver or Motor Trend. What does "overall quality" ... Read More
Let us take JD Powers word on overall dependability, in that it represents a typical buyer and a real scenario. This is how some of the midsize sedans stacked up: Honda Accord: 4/5 Nissan Altima: 3/5 Toyota Camry: 3/5 Ford Fusion: 3/5 Hyundai Sonata: 3/5 Saturn Aura: 2/5 Mazda6: 2/5 VW Passat: 2/5 The only car that is said to be better than Camry is the Accord. But, Accord isn’t something ... Read More
Toyota is well aware of quality problems unfortunatley it took them a while to admit that. This is from Toyota Highlander press release. "Customer First" Quality As vehicles become increasingly complex, Toyota has realized the need to re-vamp the engineering and manufacturing processes. In 2005, President Katsuaki Watanabe took the reigns of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and issued a company-wide challenge to re-prioritize product quality. The initial steps to guide the ... Read More
I am partially amused, but more distressed by this type of message, that reports astonishing mileages of 30 or 36 or even more mpg on a toyota camry. The car doesn't do it. Yours doesn't. Mine doesn't. Nobody's does. It get's 26-28 mpg, on 100% freeway. That is it. It doesn't matter how you drive. Of course, anybody can say anything on the web - me included. But do you keep ... Read More
I own a 2005 camry with the 4 cyl engine and it has a humming noise, too. It is very noisy. I am very disappointed, since I purchased the camry because I wanted a quiet car. I had a 1991 corolla before and the engine was much quieter than the camry's. If the humming noise wasn't there it would be a quiet engine. The dealer said the humming is normal. I ... Read More
wsest- Ah but if it were just that simple!!! You have preveiously stated on this forum that constant downshifting/increase in rpm/reaching set cc speed, and not holding that speed for more than just a few seconds before downshifting again was abnormal and possibly a faulty design since latest TSB (EG-037) did not fix. I agree, but Toyota cannot fix. The point I want to make to you, and all who read ... Read More
and 53%+ of G6 sales to fleets is not a majoriry? must be the new math. actually surprised that number isn't higher. GM as well as the members of the former Big 3 are so immersed in red ink over the last several years that they could accidentally have 20 or 30 more marginally profitable quarters and still not have to pay a dime of income tax as they all strive ... Read More
"1487 - there you have the numbers. g6 is 39.3% fleet, camry 7.7%. Camry sold a total of 29,762 to fleets last year. The overall increase in Camry sales over 2005 is much higher, and Camry's were selling to fleets in 2005 as well. So clearly the sales increase is not purely from rentals. " that isnt current info. The 06 MY began in September 2005 which was two years ago. ... Read More
According to this site http://www.lotpro.com/cars/2005/toyota/camry/options/ VSC was available as a stand alone option on the SE and XLE models and as a package with side-curtain airbags on all models except the base version.
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