Used 2012 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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2012 Camry XLE at 50k miles
Gerry B., Rye, NH, 12/31/2016
Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this car as an early lease turn in with 22k miles. This is our third Camry & it was in excellent condition at the time of purchase. The car has a nice ride with comfortable seating. Leg & headroom in front & back is ample for 6+ foot occupants. The MPG is excellent if you drive moderately. Low MPG is 30 in stop & go traffic. The high MPG is 35+ at 75 MPH. The transmission shifts smoothly & the RPM is typically 2,000 at all set speeds. The speed shifter is handy & smooth allowing early downshifting on steep hills. The engine has reasonable acceleration for a 4 cylinder & is easy to work-on. Most of the negatives are interior related. The center console is an oversized box which is easily solved with a $12 tray purchased online. The entertainment controls are marginal. The band & station selector is sized positioned well on the steering wheel, but changing bands causes the station to revert back to the first preset rather than retaining the ones selected. The AM to FM volume disparity is high requiring that AM stations be boosted by 10. Toyota could not solve either of the previous problems. The rocker type air selector is difficult to use because you must look at the display as you cycle through the selections; a single button for each air selection is safer as they minimize your eye-time off the road. The backup visibility is poor as the trunk is high. Although, a highly rated backup camera can be purchased for $100 & installed by DIYers in a few hours. The windshield has a lot of dashboard glare possibly due to its angle or paint gloss of the dashboard. The visors require updating as the extenders are narrow & do little to block the sun with the visor on the side. Why doesn't Toyota use sliding visors like GM? They have been around for many years & work well. The most serious issue, in this car, is coasting speed. It is a safety issue as the transmission does not slow the car when your foot is lifted from the gas pedal. Maintaining control down big hills requires downshifting & heavy braking. Toyota claims it is done purposely to improve MPG. While this problem may just be with our car but I have not read other reviews with a similar complaint & Toyota could not fix the problem. Only one repair, besides 2 small recalls, was required in our 2.5 years of ownership. A single element, in the rear window defogger, was open which caused radio static with the defogger on. Turns out that the antenna is located in the rear window & was near the open element. The defogger problem was finally diagnosed & it was replaced after multiple complaints. Overall, this year & model Camry has exceptional reliability & is enjoyable to drive. Hopefully, the few problems have been fixed in more recent years.
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2012 xle camry Performance
Joey Jim, Mansfield, AR, 08/25/2019
Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Everything about the car runs good and is a nice car ride. Two problems, 1) sun roof has a rattle from occasionally, 2) I am beginning to experience transmission shutter
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2012 WAS A GREAT YEAR!
Maryann , Woodstown, NJ, 04/24/2021
Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have a 2012 & 2019 XLE Camry and I’m NOT impressed or even like the 2019! As for my 2012, I Love It! I leased it then bought it, so impressed, best ride ever, I put it up against any luxury vehicle! It’s a solid, smooth riding & “gettys up” when you need it to! If I could add all the new gadgets today’s cars have, I never buy another car again! So glad I leased the 2019, 3 yrs & it’s gone! Since the 2012 holds it value will use it for a trade in for a 2020 Avalon Hybrid Limited! If you’re looking for a extremely reliable, solid, smooth riding use vehicle the 2012 Camry XLE is a GREAT CHOICE!
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1st Camry ever
naatz1, Rochester, MN, 03/19/2012
Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 22 people found this review helpful
My wife & I bought our first Camry ever a week ago (see details incl competition in my post to the Camry forum "Prices Paid..."). Interior comfort, MPGs (why we got the 4cyl), reliability/quality since we plan to drive it for 10 years were all important along with safety features like the backup cam. We have over 600 mis on it and so far not regretting anything other than color: she wanted and got grey, I wanted red. The leather interior is much roomier and user friendly than I'd expect in this price range. The Michelin primacy tires are highly rated and a plus, no change to drive in snow yet.
I am a believer
macord, Saint Cloud, MN, 03/21/2012
Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
We have always been a GM family and had large SUV's and Trucks. My wife just traded in her 2001 Chevy Tahoe which we bought new for a 2012 Camry XLE. This car has it all. Luxury without the luxury price tag. We did about 8 weeks of research before making our decision. It was between the Sonata, Optima and the Camry. Sure Hyundai and KIA are tempting with their warranty and I have to say that is the only thing Toyota is lacking in. It really came down to quality and reputation. The other two companies are really starting to stick out, however I think Toyota is still the leader. Very nice car. Make sure you ask about the Costco program. We paid 200.00 over invoice Renton, WA Toyota is awsome