Used 2012 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Transmission issue
Todd, Puyallup, WA, 11/26/2020
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
We bought this brand new with only 5 miles on it. We love everything about the car. It developed a small transmission vibration around 30k miles. Toyota did something to the computer and the vibration went away. At 70,000 miles the vibration is back with a vengeance. I called the Toyota dealer (during Covid) and they told me I was two weeks beyond warranty and that the torque converter needed to be replaced for ONLY $3,000. They suggested that I trade up to a newer year. I feel sighted by Toyota. This is the third Camry we have bought.... it will be the last Toyota we ever buy now just because of the attitude of the service manager in Puyallup, Washington.
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I like it, but a step back?
bagman33, Malvern, PA, 09/21/2012
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Traded by 2011 for the 2012 SE just because I wanted the newer style and technology. Bought fully loaded with push button start, leather, sunroof, dimming mirror, homelink, nav, entune, etc. I'm highly disappointed in Entune. Apps are horrifically slow. Pandora quality (even when set to high) is bad. It's better to bluetooth stream Pandora from my phone (iPhone 4S) Nav is REALLY bad. Wanted me to go 6 blocks around instead of 1 block forward. Toyota made some cuts that disappointed me as well such as the removal of power up/down passenger window, LED lighting (exterior) and what seems to be a cheap headliner.
Best Value family sedan
drjjjj, Woodland, WA, 02/09/2013
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
The SE 2.5 has really impressed and I'm a picky Engineer! It handles well, bank vault quiet, 30 mpg avg (70% highway 30% city) driving brisk, plenty of power, johnny on the spot tranny and roomy, comfortable , upscale for the $22k+ T & L (SE with pwr seat option only) I paid 10,000 miles ago with no negotitations via internet! It's the best value proposition because no CVT issues (driveability and repairs down the road-sealed unit, etc) no direct injection ( may require expensive repairs down the road-ultra high fuel pressure, etc) and because of top notch resale and low initial/ownership cost! Highly recommend after 10k miles! If gas goes and stays above 4.50 gal-should have got a prius!
RELIABILTY AT ISSUE NOW-BEWARE FOLKS!
Steve Johnson, Woodland, WA, 07/21/2015
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 26 people found this review helpful
Toyota's bigger 4 cylinder engines have a higher frequency of a problem now. The issue is called a "COLD START RATTLE". Because our EPA has mandated cleaner & more efficient vehicles, the top end of these motors have many more moving parts (VVTI) The common problem now (with other brands too-Honda, etc) is a 1 second metal on metal "rattle" that occurs only at cold start (lack of oil to small moving parts in the VVT). It's loud /very noticeable and makes one wonder how long before the rattle progresses or wears out internal moving parts (ruins the top end or all of the engine). My Camry has this problem. My dealer acknowledged the problem and was instructed to replace (1) cam and did.. It did NOT solve the problem. Took it in again (Vancouver, Wa Toyota) , they kept it for a week (agreed it was still an issue) and sent me home with my Camry that still has the same pronounced cold start rattle. Dealer should have done the right thing and backed a customer in my opinion. Ours is a 2012 model with the 2.5liter & 40k on the car. Rattle started about 25k mi. I'm original owner and car has been serviced better than recommended. No changes made to engine on the new model/2015-exact same design. I submitted a Lemon Law claim to the factory and they simply denied my claim with no reasoning stated. So, needless to say, I'm an unhappy camper. Can't sell it in good conscience, can't keep a car with a flawed engine. Read the forums, it's a fairly common problem on the 2.4 liter, 2.5 liter and 2.7 liter. So, I can't recommend the car. I do recommend the hybrid Camry however and should have bought one-fabulous car, different config. Thanks, a seasoned Engineer
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Never again
543jared, Delaware, OH, 07/04/2022
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Torque converter went out at 60k a few weeks past the warranty. $2500.00 for a new one🤬 we've started buying Hyundai's now! They stand behind their cars!!
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