2023 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews
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LE - $27,415 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$25,396It's nice, but not $40k nice.
Mike C, 08/22/2023
2023 Toyota Camry XSE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
I like the car, but I'm also a bit underwhelmed for the price. I've had it for a month now. Pros: I got the XSE V6. The engine is relatively powerful, it handles pretty well. Feels very sure-footed and turns on a dime. It's comfortable, roomy, the infotainment system isn't the best on the market but it's good and the screen is easy to read. Android Auto is unfortunately not wireless, but that was an easy fix with a $50 "Carlinkit 5.0" device from Amazon. The car looks very nice compared to older Camrys. Interior materials are decent and it all seems to be built fairly well. Cons: No rattles that I've noticed but lots of road and wind noise, unacceptable for a $40k car IMO. The transmission can't make up its mind and makes weird gear choices sometimes. The stereo sounds like crap, and this even is with the JBL option. Very boomy and undefined even after tweaking the EQ settings. The speakers in my old 2004 were far more impressive and clean, even if they lacked bass. I'd think half-decent speakers in a new car would be a standard thing by now, especially with the upgraded audio option, I guess not. Conclusion: It's a good car (not great, just good), despite some annoyances and nitpicks. However, I'm not sure if they're really nitpicks when you're spending this much money. I can't help but think maybe I should have gotten a slightly used BMW or Audi for the same price instead. It would have been a much more refined overall experience. I'm actually half-thinking about selling it now to do that before it depreciates in price too much.
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Excellent Value-Great Reputation for Engineering
SW Area Toyota Fan, 11/12/2022
2023 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
51 of 58 people found this review helpful
Known for reliability and excellent resale, we selected a 2023 Camry LE AWD, with certainly enough modern conveniences, to keep us well satisfied, keeping it comfortably affordable. The driving pleasure and roadability is a strong attribute. The interior comfort is superior. Fuel consumption has exceeded the sticker ratings in our use. Looking very attractive in our circle drive. A rather sporty looking car. 3rd Toyota product in last 7 years or so.
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It's just ok and underwhelming overall
Anonymous, 04/10/2023
2023 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
92 of 109 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a brand new Toyota Camry SE. I am a bit disappointed given the cost of the car. Let's start with the positives. It is a powerful car, but this is only really noticeable at higher speeds. It is large and there is plenty of space inside. It looks nice on the outside compared to older model Camry's, in my opinion. The seats are really comfortable. My car has leather-like upgraded seats, which provides a more premium look. Now, for the downsides. This car is slow to accelerate. I have to really press the gas pedal to go, which is very irritating. I have driven Honda Civic's that were faster to accelerate and were more responsive. Cars are constantly passing me when I am driving on the road. My foot started to actually ache a little bit from having to constantly push harder on the gas pedal than I am used to. I really hate driving this car unfortunately. It feels more powerful when you are already at a high rate of speed, but I spend a lot of time driving around town. The SE model is also too bumpy for my liking. I prefer a smooth ride, and this isn't it, but that is probably my fault (for purchasing an SE vs. an LE model). The engine is also really loud. Friends and family have mentioned this when they heard me starting my car, and I heard it too (from the outside) when I started my car and got out. It sounds like an old car from the outside when the engine is running. I was surprised to find out that my car does not have a push button start. For a car at ~$30k MSRP, you would expect that in this day and age. I have to use the regular key. I didn't think it would be an issue but after doing research and realizing that this is a standard feature on many cars, I wish this was standard for this model. It is also inconvenient. The drivers side seat adjustments are electric, but that isn't the case on the passenger side. Sound system is awful. I don't have JBL premium/upgraded sound in my car, but I still expected decent sound quality. I guess not. The sound system was also glitchy after an upgrade. My car doesn't have many safety features, including features that are standard in some lower cost cars. There were a couple of times when I started the car and it wouldn't start all the way (and my car is brand new). I had to start it again and it was fine, but it was just strange overall. Never had this issue with any prior cars. I like this car overall, but I don't love it. Some of this may be due to the lack of features/options included with my car (ie. no push button start, few safety features, no sunroof, etc.). There are too many alternative options in the market, including slightly used cars that are the same price but a lot more luxurious and more fun to drive. If this car was less expensive, I would let some of this go. But at this price point, I think I regret the purchase.
Horrible Vehicle
Dominic, 04/14/2023
2023 Toyota Camry XSE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
108 of 129 people found this review helpful
Please do yourself a favor & don’t buy this car. Ever since I purchased this vehicle brand new, a knocking noise in the rear has been happening (only on a full tank of gas). I have been to my local dealership several times for this issue. After the first diagnostic, they decided to replace the fuel tank. But, the noise still continued. After another diagnostic, they claimed that it is a “totally normal” noise for the 2023 model. In other words, they gave up & don’t want to fix it. I have a really hard time believing that a brand new car makes a loud knocking noise. Basically, the car is under warranty & Toyota refuses to fix this on-going issue. Moving on, the interior constantly rattles. All sorts of squeaking + rattling noises can be heard while driving. Overall, the interior feels extremely cheap. Lastly, the heated seats barely work. On the highest setting possible, they get warm at most. I honestly can’t even feel the heated seats on the middle/low setting. In conclusion, this is a very disappointing vehicle & an absolute nightmare since day 1 of ownership. I learned my lesson, I will never purchase a Toyota product again. I understand that it is just a Camry, but at the end of the day, this is nearly a $40,000 car brand new. They definitely don’t build them like they used to. STAY AWAY.
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Bad road noise
Rw, 10/08/2023
2023 Toyota Camry XSE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
2023 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid. Bad road noise. Also horrible wind noise. 5 trips to dealership to repair. All window and door seals replaced two times and still noise is excessively high. Got a decibel reader. In the mid 80’s driving above 50mph. Tried 2 different dealerships. Can’t fix. Was told it’s just the design of the car. Worse car I’ve ever owned.
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