Used 2018 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) Consumer Reviews
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Display useless, Just error messages now
retired systems analyst, Miami, FL, 01/15/2018
updated 10/15/2021
Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
46 of 52 people found this review helpful
After three and a half years of owning the car, when i go to the dealership they tell me to "get over it" there will be no navigation link to the display. Instead of solving the problems with the entertainment/navigation they just KILLED ENTUNE! I REGRET THAT I DID NOT BUY THE HONDA ACCORD. if i call Toyota and tell them there is a problem, they are more concerned if this is a warranty issue or a design problem. i don't know if not having usable navigation is a warranty issue or a design problem. as far as i am concerned, i just have a problem and need something usable for navigation. Scout is unusable. Toyota is in total denial about this problem. i originally contacted them with a problem five days after purchase. my service history shows that the problem has be "Solved" six times! They just mark the status as "solved" each time i log this as a problem and Toyota no longer has a problem, just their customer! AFTER THREE YEARS YOU THINK THAT THEY WOULD MAKE AN EFFORT TO SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS, THEY DON'T CARE. my experience mirrors others. Entune and it's associated Apps are problematic/useless. Some of the apps work inconsistently like internet radio or simply do not work at all. Scout is dysfunctional and dangerous, to use and it dominates the phone. when Scout is running you can't use other apps on the device. it runs in the foreground with a useless graphic? my wife can't make changes or use the phone while i am driving and vise versa. other issues which i can live with are: -loud engine growl at certain rpms -wind noise by forward edge of front window near rear view mirrors. -when you close doors they make a cheap sound, tinny. -too much dependence on Toyota's proprietary Entune operating system. as a car company, they may not be up to the challenge of developing and maintaining its own on board operating system and suite of apps. it was a mistake not to adopt a more open system and not to reinvent a usable wheel. -there is no mirroring app to allow you to use other phone navigation apps like google maps or Waze. -you can't easily determine what vendor and model of phone is completely compatible with the infotainment operating environment. - i can never predict if the system will start playing music or not, if it will connect to the phone automatically. Can't get NPR One to work. the strong review for the 2018 Honda Accord makes me regretful of my choice of the Camry. if you have a doubt about my review visit the reviews for scout gps link, most are one star. *****I have bent a piece of coated bailing wire to the passenger air vent and clipped my phone case to it. that is how you navigate in the Camry.*****
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Transmission problem can be fixed with TSB-0330-17
San, Westborough, MA, 12/25/2018
Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Transmission problem can be fixed with TSB-0330-17 software update to the ECM (Engine Control Module). The TSB update fixes problem with "Shift Shock on Initial Startup or Reacceleration". The TSB document introduction as follows "Some 2018 model year Camry vehicles may exhibit a shift shock when shifting from Park to Reverse on initial startup or a delay/shock when reaccelerating quickly after slowing down to a stop or near stop. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Module [PCM]) logic has been updated to address this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition." Visited dealer and re-flashed the updated firmware to my car. The difference is noticeable significantly on a 600 mile one-day trip!. The car is now zippy and delivers the full power!. Anyone having issues with jerky transmission or slow acceleration can try re-flashing the firmware to fix the problem at zero cost! You can find the TSB document by googling it. Thanks
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So glad we didn't buy one.... (updated 4/6/2018)
Chad Shephard, Alpharetta, GA, 12/01/2017
updated 04/09/2018
Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
Overall we were ok with the car despite 8 gear some what clunky shift. But in the end we realize not having CarPlay is a deal breaker. We used it with other rentals and found out how important this feature was. We just can't see ourselves stuck with this car without the feature for 5+ years. Updated 4/6/2018..... We went with the accord due to acceleration, cabin quietness and CarPlay. I'm so glad I did. Last week, rental company gave us a LE. OMG the car jumps in early start, you have to wait a few seconds before you shift to first gear. The 8 gear shift is jut not smooth. It's auto safety feature was way too sensitive. slight lane shift, the beep comes on. The car is just down right loud (compare to the Accord). especially in some road surface. It really need better sound damping between the engine, wind and road noise. My Accord has a smaller turbo engine and it's much quieter even though it rev higher. Now for the worse part, the infotainment system. You seen all the horror review and the are all true. Not having Carplay is a big mistake (this reason is enough to steer away from this car). Either BT or USB connect was a absolute a disaster. especially when my wife is trying to charge her phone by connecting to usb. My phone would random play music when disconnect from a call or navigation. When you answer a call, sometimes it sound is on the phone. Had to manually switch audio back to car. Unable to keep in the lane cause I constantly have to adjust my phone. A real safety issue. My wife absolutely hated the Camry compare to our Accord. I recommend you rent one for a week to give it a real world test.
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Mr. h patel
Hpatel11071@gmail.com, Green Bay, WI, 08/06/2018
updated 08/06/2020
Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
28 of 32 people found this review helpful
Transmission issue. The car hesitate between first and third gear. When you push it the engine is very Loud. Toyota needs to fix this issue very quickly.
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Entune 3.0/Scout GPS Suck
Jim, Hurst, TX, 08/22/2018
Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Entune 3.0 and Scout GPS system is a very poor design. After many emails, I have determined that Toyota has no plans of fixing any of the Entune Scout issues. Great car but expect to use your smart phone by itself.
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