Used 2018 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) Consumer Reviews
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8speed trans problems and Toyota is tight lipped
Aleks M., Valparaiso, IN, 02/06/2019
Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This new 8 speed transmission is garbage and the dealers shrugged shoulders and tell you that nothing is wrong. But if you go online and Google "2018 Camry trans problems everyone is explaining the same issues I'm having. The car doesn't know what gear it wants to be in ! The RPMs flutter not knowing what gear to go in. The trans drops bad at rolling stops, acceleration is delayed at an speed rolling or stopped, when the accelerator reacts eventually your head snaps back. But to the dealers they thing this is the way it should drive..... absolutely disheartening! Garbage! Absolutely garbage! Wish I never purchased this car!
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Abnormal Throttle Response
B Madison, Longwood, FL, 06/27/2018
Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
The 4-cylinder in the 2018 Camry accelerates adequately, but there is a noticeable irregularity to the throttle response. To me the accelerator feel is very non-linear. If you need to accelerate lightly and press the right pedal down a minimal amount (maybe 20 percent) there is almost no engine response. However if you are not careful to continue pressing gently once you reach a certain throttle position the engine over responds and either revs too much and/or inadvertently downshifts a gear or two when you don't want it to. This is disappointing because drive-by-wire technology has been used in many mainstream vehicles for 15+ years now. Perhaps a software update could address this. Interestingly I drove a 2016 Camry rental a couple years back and did not notice this issue. I am hoping this is corrected for the 2019 model year or this may be a deal breaker for me.
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Great Car
Michael A., Louisville, KY, 03/27/2019
updated 09/27/2019
Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2018 Camry LE for seven months and have reached the 7,000 mile mark. I wanted to wait a few months before writing a review. This is my first Toyota product. I drove Honda Accords for the past 25 years. When it came time to trade I extensively tested the 2018 Accord. I have concerns about the turbo engine. I also found the driving position to be uncomfortable for me. I realized I probably needed to make a change and tested the Camry. I was pleasantly surprised. After seven months I have come to appreciate the Camry even more. The car handles well. I like the change in suspension for 2018. I did not test previous editions, but read reviews. The Camry equals the Honda in handling. I was a little anxious about the transmission after reading multiple reviews, however I have found the transmission to be smooth and accommodating when I need to accelerate. The Camry is comfortable. I greatly appreciate the driver's seat. I have taken the car on a couple of long trips and have had no discomfort. The audio speakers are good, however the entune system leaves a lot to be desired. It is cumbersome to use and is not reliable. It crashes often. I seldom use it anymore. I have successfully used the Scout Navigation, however it too is a lot of trouble to set up. I have to connect my phone to the car. The bluetooth works well and I am able to use my ipod with the system without any trouble. Overall, I recommend the Camry. The only drawback is the infotainment, otherwise it is a great car at a great price. This is an update at 20,000 miles. The jump in miles is related to several very long rode trips over the summer. The car was extremely comfortable, quiet, and smooth during the long drives. I experienced no back pain even though I was in the car for long periods of time. This has not always been the case with other models I have owned. My highway millage was consistently at 45 mph on the highway. I used the navigation often in cities I was visiting with no problems. I purchased a higher grade cell phone at mid summer and have eliminated the crashes of the entune system. I have not had one crash since integrating a better phone. I have improved my overall rating of the car.
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Love the New Design
G. Denniger, Lake Saint Louis, MO, 09/16/2018
Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I went to 6 Toyota Dealerships and finally found a Dealership who had the 2018 Camry LE that I wanted. I priced the 2018 Honda Accords and the features were not as sporty as the newly designed 2018 Camry. The Camry has, like a Honda Accord, a great reliability track record and are similar in many ways. I'm a creature of habit, owning 5 Camry's in the past, and decided to buy another Camry. I know I'll be in that car for many years to come and excited about the many safety features the new Camry has included in the price. My car insurance rates were a little lower because of the safety features. If the car drifts into another lane, the car monitor will beep and the the car gets back into its lane automatically. If I get too close to the car in front of me, the monitor will flash BRAKE and the car will automatically stop to avoid a collision. The ride is smoother than my trade in 2016 Camry LE. You can't go wrong buying a Camry....one of the most reliable cars on the road.
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Transmission better
Andrew, San Antonio, TX, 07/26/2018
updated 08/02/2019
Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought April 1918 the Rudy flare 4 cyl ie model with the convenience . After few days the transmission was not very smooth. The gears were dancing around and down shifts were long. Went to dealer had 5k tire rotation and I notice they put 36 psi and also talk to tech about the tranny and was told I need to get used to the tranny and very gear was like a sensor and I needed to know how to adjust. Well I notice a big difference in the car and I believe that extra air in the tires really helped and started to listen to the car and started by not apply a hard pedal and going with the flow of the gears. I was going to dump this car in the beginning now it is fun to drive.
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