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I am just not happy with the amount of road noise that I am getting in the steering wheel. The amount of vibration that I am getting is not extensive but sometimes annoys me (increases at around (65mph+). It is slight and is no where near to where the steering wheel shakes but is noticable enough. I have had my tires spin balanced three times already. I might go to like Discount Tire and have them road force balance the tires. Is anyone having the same issue and is it just the dynamic of the car?
Have you tried varying your tire pressures?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
When slowing down, most transmisions will go into what I would call coasting. Many times my new v6 will "brake" and slow the car down. It feels like I have hit the brakes (lightly) or the tranny has shifted down to low gear. It is noticeable and a pain.
Dealer at first thought it was a concern and calls factory. Factory rep says it is designed that way to reduce wear on the brakes. Let the tranny and engine slow you down. Sounds like a pretty weak line to me. I have call into Cust Relations person right now, but doubt that is gonna get me anywhere.
Thoughts please?
Another thing you may also notice on deceleration is the fuel cutoff that can occur irrespective of grade. It will happen when the engine rpm's are above a certain range and continues until rpm's drop to around 1200-1400. It saves fuel, reduces emmisions, and helps to slow the vehicle.
Weird stuff
I am not sure if the transmission hesitation problem is developing in my car since I think I felt something yesterday right after a cold start (I have 4200 miles on it). I hope not because after dealing with this vibration problem with Toyota, I really do not want to see those service managers anytime soon. I still really love the car and after driving the Accord, I still feel that I have made the right decision especially since the Accord is going to be fully redesigned soon and felt a lot less roomy them my Camry. I would really hate to buy a new car when a new redesigned model comes out the following year. I really think that the next Accord is going to break some records though. I would appreciate any comments. Thank you.
#1433 of 1443 Re: V6 RPM Spike Issue [corton] by kingfo001 Aug 29, 2006 (11:19 am)
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Yes, I too have the 07 SE V6 with the RPM spike from 3rd-4th gear shift but only when the engine was cold or sat for 4hours or longer. It would only do it that one time and after that it would shift normally. Toyota did the TSB valve body replacement to no avail but when they replaced the entire transmission transaxle and torque converter, everything is good now. I've seen others where they had only the transmission replaced and the problem still exist. But it appears that when the transmission and torque converter are replaced, the problem clears up as mine and another 07 did. So, I would suggest everybody advise their dealers if they replacing the transmission to also do the torque converter. I don't know if its one or the other or a combination of both thats causing this problem. Good luck to all as mine is still running great after 3 weeks of the fix. I have to give credit to my dealer Freeman Toyota in Fort Worth, Texas as they didn't give me no hassle about this issue.
As some here have expressed doubt that some of these complaints are legitimate, I noticed this post and was surprised. Am I the only one who hasn't seen an I4 5A with a sequential multi-mode shifter in an '07 Camry? I thought they were only available on the V6 models?
Can someone explain this to me? Please? Am I missing something or are some really just trying to trash the Toyota name?
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That being said, much has been discussed here about the Camry's "learning transmission." I've owned a 1994-vintage domestic vehicle which uses a learning transmission with fuzzy logic. I never experienced any problems with this transmission, nor in driving it from day to day. A car should be designed to be operated by a "average" experienced driver. A driver shouldn't have to "learn" to drive a vehicle with a "learning transmission" or a drive-by-wire throttle system. The firmware should be written to mirror or duplicate a mechanically-connected throttle. I think Toyota's statement that drivers must be educated on how to drive a 2007 Camry is a cop out, and underscores there is a design problem.
There's no reason to think he is not begin truthful.
I am going for a 1500 miles road trip this coming weekend and hopefully after the trip, the transmission will be as smooth as when I bought this car back in March! If the vibration problem is still there, I will go to dealer again to let them diagnose it. Just a thought sometimes, I wish my car had a snap ring problem and let Toyota buy it back, then I could get rid of this troublesome car and try another 30K car!
and i agree pat, why should anyone doubt it? from my perspective, that is so bizzare as to be a totally credible report.
why do people keep claiming owners with problems are trying to trash the brandname?
PS ...not a trasher.. still have the Camry on my list, but not at the top...
why would you want to assess the car's ability by using it in a manner it wasn't designed for (note: i didn't say incapable).
it's almost as if the salesman didn't want you to experience shift / responsiveness irregularities.
hey, i can manually shift my '02 Accord I-4 AT too, but I almost never need to do it. i did not assess the capability of the vehicle's responsiveness based on doing so.
I have a 2005 Mazda3. A few things I don't like like the very weak A/C. (some CX7 owners are complaining about the same), rusty mag wheels after 16 months and no winter driving, squeaky brakes that Mazda won't fix, seats that are showing early wear, shock shift from 1st to 2nd with the auto tranny and poor customer relations, no support and so on. So NO to Mazda. Would also add the Accord.
I have a 2005 Mazda3. A few things I don't like like the very weak A/C. (some CX7 owners are complaining about the same), rusty mag wheels after 16 months and no winter driving, squeaky brakes that Mazda won't fix, seats that are showing early wear, shock shift from 1st to 2nd with the auto tranny and poor customer relations, no support and so on. So NO to Mazda. Would also add the Accord."
Nifty, apologies for any confusion on my behalf about manually shifting in the I4 5A. That said, your description of the salesman is very suspect. My experience with Toyota sales has been first rate. They gave me the 07 LE V-6 for a 24 hour test drive, only spending about 5 minutes in the car with me to explain and demonstrate some of the features. When I brought it back, they gave me the 07 Camry SE V-6 for another 24 hours, and again just spending a couple of minutes showing me some of it's features. I realized that I didn't need another muscle car, already owning a Porsche Boxter S and a lexus RX350, I asked if they had a I-4 5A Camry SE that was available for test drive. They ended up giving me a brand new one with kilometres on the odometre for a day. All three were more than impressive! That's it, and off I went....
I ended up going with an 07 Toyota SE I4 5A and have really enjoyed it as my daily driver. No hesitation issues, very good fuel economy, and as solid as all my past toyotas. Reading all these complaints, I sometimes wonder if that hesitation that many are complaining about isn't just the overagressive VSC/traction control system Toyota uses that at any hint of tire spin, kicks in with a moment of nothing? Just wondering because living in Canada, the VSC/traction control isn't available on I4 motors, only V6 motors. Both the V6 models I tested were driven aggressively and didn't allow me to drive as hard as I could. In fact, when taking corners alittle faster than normal, before any slipping and tire scrub, the engine just seemed to cut out, like wise when flooring the gas pedal coming out of the corners... a moment of nothing. However, the I4 5A without the VSC... really let me do what I wanted, no nanny to stop aggressive driving. But anyway, it's a shame you haven't had the comparable service.
That said, looking at the list of your possibilities, just a few comments if you don't mind. The Sonata is excellently packaged and good car. The A/C positioning is extremely bad though. If you take it out for a test drive on a hot day, you'll see what I mean. the A/C vents are TOO low and at the level of you hands on the steering wheel. So if you're trying to aim a vent towards your face, good luck, because all that will happen is a numb cold hand! That said, long term reliability is a questions still, thus remains any re-sale value.
The Impala is made in my home town, and though GM has made much ground, knowing many who work in assemble plants 1 and 2, I wouldn't trust it for a second. I know of many who go to work drunk or close to it. Good luck with this one.
The Accord is due for a complete remodel next spring, so you'd be stuck with a 'last-generation' model, doesn't bother many, but bother some, but excellent car too.
Don't know much about the new Santa Fe except that it looks nice, if not overtly too much like a Rav 4/FX 45... but if you're willing to spend a bit more, take a look at the new Acura RDX.
Sorry to be so long.
That said, I was wondering if you have VSC/Trac on your car? Just a suggestion, but if you do, get it deactivated, codes are available online... and I swear, you'll have a blast in your SE.
actually, probably not, non-VSC Avalon 5 speeds will do the same thing.
The whole issue has to deal with 1) fuel economy - while you are driving your cars, observe what gear your car stays in particulary on coastdown from higher speeds. I think you will find the trannies (5 or 6 speed) hold onto very high gears longer than they should - thereby, causing a multiple gear downshift on heavy reapplication of the throttle. Why - the lower the engine revs the better the FE. and 2) this is further mitigated by Toyota's desire to minimize the effects of torque steer particulary in the V6s, exactly what the hesitation does. and 3) the use of a DBW throttle that is particulary sensitive to the manner in which you press it compounded by a computer algorithym that supposedly anticipates the way you drive.
A set of problems not nearly unique to Toyota, and as you say, a possibly overaggressive application of technology! And it will likely get worse before it gets better.
For my part, on my 05 Avalon, have 'let' the car train me and I do not find it objectionable anymore - and I sure do love that power and the 27 mpg (overall) I get.
Saying what? The vehicle doesn't perform the way I wanted it to. It should act differently. I don't like it. Do you seriously consider this the basis for a lawsuit? Puleeeze.
"I think this movie stunk. I'll sue ya"
some people feel their safety is compromised. that's a viable angle in my book, but you need not even go there to have a legitimate claim.
http://www.car.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_page_orde- r_int/4/article_id_int/1481
Smearing Impala with comments about workers doesn't get it with me.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I know everyone has opinions on everything from the Iraq sitation to the state of our economy and their favorite cars. But this message board is for
**** 2007 Toyota Camry Woes ****
Can we please keep it there? Thanks so much for your personal restraint.
After 6,500 miles these are the problems I have:
In the morning the car drives beautifully, plenty of power smooth shifting and no hesitation. Temp related or rebooted systems after being parked all night?
In the afternoon on the way home from work, hesitation, lack of power, rough shifting, a slipping transmission in traffic when I slow almost to a stop then apply a little gas the engine revs a little before the tranny kicks in. Almost like driving a manual and in traffic you could rear end somebody.
It seems to stop the fuel and recalculate how much to inject when you press the gas?
Seems to be worse the lower the gas tank gets?
Getting almost 29 mpg with mostly rush hour driving in Atlanta. This seems good?
The car drifts with the slightest draft from other vehicles but tracks straight when no others cars around.
No cruise control problems yet but i haven't used it much.
I like the car but it's almost a chore to drive it in traffic, freeway cruising its wonderful.
MY car sucks come drive it and see.