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2007 Toyota Camry Problems and Repairs

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  • lahirilahiri Member Posts: 394
    The "number of new posts" displayed on forums homepage doesn't take into account the removed posts... the number displayed hasn't changed after removal. Confusing...
  • madmaxmalmadmaxmal Member Posts: 2
    Interested in what the dealer is going to do about your armrest. I'm noticing wear in that area that to alarming after 3 weeks. Please followup...
  • chacha426chacha426 Member Posts: 16
    My 2007 Camry XLE (V6) at the dealership as I write this getting a new transmission and torque converter at 2200 miles. Bought it June 1 and it's been at the dealership for almost 2 weeks now. I also experienced the throttle stick as did the service advisor when I took it in. They said the transmission replacement would fix that, but I'm thinking that it's something else. I'm not imagining it or Toyota wouldn't be replacing an expensive trans/torque converter. This is my first Toyota and I think the XLE w/Nav is a beautiful car and very fun to drive...for as long as I got to drive it. I'm hoping that this service takes care of the problem for a good long time since I keep cars for quite a while. This is the third trans problem with 2007 V6 Camry at my local dealership, so guess yours has been lucky.
  • damon34damon34 Member Posts: 124
    thanks for think of me. Yes i have tried the gas pedal. I was thinking about trading in my camry on a avalon and i read that post. My camry runs right when it wants to and hesitates alittle bit or alot. It is the weirdest thing. I think it is a heat issue on something. Hotter it gets the worse it is.
    I called up two different toyota service departments yesterday asking about issues with camry. The only one they have heard of was a camry hesitating but then the car dies.
    I guess you would be better off having something like that because it does it everytime. What is my problem it doesnt do it everytime
    Question to the hesitating camrys. Does it do it all the time? and does heat play a factor to it? Thanks
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    are continuing to be removed.

    We're talking about difficulties people are having with their 07 Camrys, non-hybrid version. Not Avalons, not Lexuses, not Accords, just Camrys.

    Thanks.
  • user777user777 Member Posts: 3,341
    be vigilant to look and verify that your floor mat isn't getting tucked up under or otherwise in contact with the accelerator pedal... that it is staying in place and secure.

    if you experience another uncontrolled throttle event following transmission replacement, then i would expect either the throttle body assembly with position sensor or accelerator pedal assembly with postion sensor have an issue.

    or ask your dealership's head tech when picking up your car if and how they know you have no problem in those two areas.
  • newxc90fannewxc90fan Member Posts: 12
    Sorry to hear about your trans problems. I just picked-up my 07 XLE w/Nav and love it. Curious to know if yours was built in KY?

    TO ALL: I realize that the 07 Camry trans problem is small compared to the number manufactured but curious if more problems are coming from KY built cars vs. Japan?
  • ilovecars1ilovecars1 Member Posts: 119
    is your built in japan? is it 4 cyl?
  • jetjockgjetjockg Member Posts: 80
    The transmissions are made in places other than the assembly plant; so I would think that the transmission problems would be at all assembly plants and with other models that use the same transmission.
    How do we know that transmission problems are small compared to the total models produced? I believe that the problem is much larger than we think because Toyota is so tight lipped about it.
  • newxc90fannewxc90fan Member Posts: 12
    Built in KY. V6. Magnetic Gray with Bisque lether. 60 miles on it.
  • damon34damon34 Member Posts: 124
    Toyota called me today asking me if i have received my arbitration papers in the mail. I guess the other day when i called up and complained I guess it opened up a case, even had a case worker to me. Anyway she called me up and asked me if i got the paperwork and i said no i didnt no anything about it. So she faxed the paperwork to me. She also said that she just got off the phone with the dealership and he said that he couldnt do anything for my car. So what i am wondering is has anybody from here filed one of these and what is the process that takes place? I am going to fill out the paper work and send it off
    Sounds like a pain in the but and it doesnt mean anything. I just wonder how many other cases of the 4cyl camrys have come up? Thanks
  • ilovecars1ilovecars1 Member Posts: 119
    As I said the dealership I went to, completely denied any case with 4 cyl Camry. I separately spoke to a few service and sales guy.
  • damon34damon34 Member Posts: 124
    Ilovecars, I was wondering how many people have actually filed a arbitration? Just wondering the outcome.
  • ilovecars1ilovecars1 Member Posts: 119
    hmm, let us know the decision. I hope you get your full money back. ;)
  • damon34damon34 Member Posts: 124
    Has anybody body had their 4cyl on any kind of computer.Since i get most of my problems when it is really hot and muggy i wonder if it is a sensor gettting hot and the fuel mixture is accurate has anybody had theirs tested.
  • bb787bb787 Member Posts: 8
    Are the transmission/hesitation issues with the early production runs or are they from recent/current production cars? I have one ordered and it is scheduled to be built next week. Just wondering if the problems have been resolved.
  • chuck28chuck28 Member Posts: 259
    Anyone having the problem with the 3rd and 4th gear RPM flare? If so have you resolved it. I'm waithing on a revised valve body to be installed and hope it does the trick? Thanks
  • rollon1300rollon1300 Member Posts: 63
    At the request of my salesman, I just re-contacted the Toyota Customer Experience Center to discuss trying to get a resolution on my '07 4-cyl 5AT with the hesitation problem. The new case worker I spoke to was far more courteous than the original one and he spent a fair amount of time discussing the problem. He did say that he had personally worked with two other people having this same problem and that there didn't seem to be a solution to it at this time. He did offer hope that a TSB would be forthcoming, but when was anybody's guess. He referred me back to the dealer and the District people to try and get some satisfaction on my part. We will see if any good comes of this.
  • rollon1300rollon1300 Member Posts: 63
    I have the paperwork, but have not filed yet. If the dealer/District cannot offer me some kind of satisfaction, I will have to file. Don't really want it to come to this, but I have nothing to lose.
  • mesquite57mesquite57 Member Posts: 59
    damon34,

    Always try to work things out with the dealer first. But if that fails.....

    I filed for arbitration with the National Center for Dispute Settlement (NCDS) and can tell you that you can be COMPLETELY successful and satisfied with the results if you do your homework. They pretty much follow the same rules as your local Lemon Laws but without formal litigation. They were very professional and reasonable and independent of Toyota. (They also represent about 15 other auto manufacturers). Our lemon laws say that you need to allow the dealer 4 attempts to fix the car then you can file. NCDS is looking for this also. Make sure you get invoices for the four attempts and if you still aren't satisfied I would recommend using NCDS.

    You first need to file a case with Toyota Customer Experience Line. Their ph. number is available at www.toyota.com under "Owners" "contact us"
  • rollon1300rollon1300 Member Posts: 63
    I think you meant "inaccurate" :-)

    If you go back over my messages, you will see that I have posted on more than one occasion about the Field Technical Service Engineer coming from the factory and diagnosing my car as having a LEAN condition with application of the throttle. This was discovered through the use of a scan-tool, a specialized computer used to diagnose engine/transmission/electrical/etc. parameters. I am certain that this is the reason we are having our problems, however a fix may require Toyota to obtain a new EPA certification due to possible emission issues.
  • rollon1300rollon1300 Member Posts: 63
    I have the '07 4-cyl 5AT, so I will not have this issue, but two days ago my friend went and test drove a new V6 6AT and, because I had mentioned the 3-4 RPM flare (spiking) issue, found the car to be afflicted with the problem. He made a number of stops and starts and said the flare seemed to lessen as the car warmed up. He said it was never more than a 500rpm flare, but always between 3rd and 4th.

    I would bet that the revised valve body solves the problem. Let us know what you think when you get your car back.
  • jetjockgjetjockg Member Posts: 80
    mesquite57 I have followed the same path as you with poor results. I did not file with NCDS but did call 800-331-4331 and they told me that they called my dealer and my dealer said that I never brought my car in for service so they closed my case. When I asked my dealer about it and reminded him that I brought my car in 3 or 4 times they said no one called from Customer Care. When I called back Customer Care they refused to listen to me. Words of advice--When you bring your car in for service and tell them about the hesitation or transmission problem insure they write it up exactly the way you describe it and insure they write down they could not repair the problem. You might have to do this 4 times. A question for all, If someone has a successful settlement does it set a precident so others may do the same following the same path. If you prove to NCDS once there is a hesitation/transmission problem does it have to be proved again?
  • rollon1300rollon1300 Member Posts: 63
    On July 21st, I tested two new 4-cyl 5AT Camry's to see if they had the hesitation issue. If you look back at my posts (see #909) sometime after this date you will see the detailed results of my tests on my Camry, which was an early build, and the two new ones. Essentially, they all had the hesitation issue, but mine was worse.

    My friend, who a few days ago tested a V6 and 4, noted the hesitation issue in the 4 he tested.

    You should do a thorough test drive of your vehicle after it arrives and make sure it performs to your satisfaction. Many people have reported that they are quite satisfied with their 4-cyl Camry's and don't seem to have any hesitation problems
  • damon34damon34 Member Posts: 124
    This is my 4th time going in this next monday. They are going to run the computer on it to see if the fuel is running lean, But i havent had anything documented. Even the test drive the toyota rep wasnt documented for me i should say. The service manager told me told me today the toyota customer service can pull up everything that he has on his computer. But i would like to thank everybody that has given me advice on here. It always helps to no that your not alone on this.
  • chuck28chuck28 Member Posts: 259
    Thank you rollon, I will keep in touch and hope this will resolve my issues.
  • ilovecars1ilovecars1 Member Posts: 119
    I was not sure about mine, so cancelled at this time (actually went and cancelled today). But mine was already built. If they are building yours next week, you will probably be fine.
  • nissanronnissanron Member Posts: 17
    Since Toyota claims that the number of 2007 Camrys affected by the hestitation problem is small, Toyota should buy back all those cars. Then, those cars should be assigned to every engineer in the company, and they should be required to drive them to work every day. (If there are any cars left over, they should be assigned to senior executives.)

    With input from all these employees, I am sure the hestitation problem would be fixed in short order!

    Think of the favorable public relations that Toyota would garner from such action.
  • lpeters3lpeters3 Member Posts: 7
    My 2007 Camry XLE (V6) at the dealership as I write this getting a new transmission and torque converter at 2200 miles. Bought it June 1 and it's been at the dealership for almost 2 weeks now. I also experienced the throttle stick as did the service advisor when I took it in. They said the transmission replacement would fix that, but I'm thinking that it's something else. I'm not imagining it or Toyota wouldn't be replacing an expensive trans/torque converter. This is my first Toyota and I think the XLE w/Nav is a beautiful car and very fun to drive...for as long as I got to drive it. I'm hoping that this service takes care of the problem for a good long time since I keep cars for quite a while. This is the third trans problem with 2007 V6 Camry at my local dealership, so guess yours has been lucky.

    Sorry to hear about the transmission problem with your '07 Camry.

    Do you know when you will get it back yet?
  • chuck28chuck28 Member Posts: 259
    Hello tmusa, can you tell me if you think replacing the valve body on a 07 v-6 camry will take care of the 3-4 gear rpm flare?
  • user777user777 Member Posts: 3,341
    probably not every engineer is competent to comment on the drive train... some probably know a good deal about audio, and some about interior materials, and some about structural integrity. there tends to be a high-level of specialization in engineering today.

    but you're absolutely right, if they took these problematic vehicles back and forced their drive train and ECU/TCM specialists to live with them 24/7 until they were fixed, no water, no food, they'd be fixed in 3 days or less. :blush:
  • jetjockgjetjockg Member Posts: 80
    I believe the service manager is snowing you, however you can check by calling Toyota customer service and asking them what information they have in your records. REMEMBER you need paperwork to show any mediator or judge. If your dealer writes on your repair record that they cannot repair the hesitation/transmission problem than they are admitting to the problem and they do not want to do that.
  • tomasiustomasius Member Posts: 4
    I write from Mexico. I have just ordered a 2007 Camry XLE V6 but now that I found about the transmission problems I am not so sure about the convinience of buying this car.

    Does anyone know if Toyota has solved the problem?

    Is this a generalized problem in all Camrys?
  • ilovecars1ilovecars1 Member Posts: 119
    If you have just ordered you may be fine. As I wrote earlier I was not sure about it, saw my car yesterday when it came in, still cancelled and waiting for some bulletin from toyota, saying that they solved the problem for 4 cyl.

    V6 problem is solved I think. :confuse:
  • tomasiustomasius Member Posts: 4
    THX :shades:
  • chacha426chacha426 Member Posts: 16
    The dealership just told me that my all-weather floor mat probably was jammed under the pedal causing the throttle sticking, but that is not the problem as it also happend the first night I picked up the car and had the stock mats that were just snapped into place. Had driven about 4 miles when it happened (getting on the freeway). TMUSA and the dealership had not heard of this problem before (unlike the transmission issues). I had several issues with the car, but after the transmission/torque converter replacement (picked car up yesterday) it seems much tighter, the right hand turn issue is gone and the click after I've reversed and put in drive is also gone. They mentioned that they reset a bunch of codes in the computer that were incorrect, so maybe this also fixed the all the issues. I sure hope so. I really like the car a LOT. Now, will see what happens with the payment reimbursement and 7y/100k warranty that was promised is provided. TMUSA wanted to work that after I picked up the car (probably making sure I'd be keeping the XLE V6) before doing all the paperwork. Will find out today as I put a call into them this morning. I'll feel better with the extended warranty and through this was treated well by TMUSA and the dealership. I hope others have the same experience as the car seems better than ever now. :)
  • chacha426chacha426 Member Posts: 16
    Supposedly the V6 with 6-speed trans problem has been resolved with a redesign and affected the early release cars. The V6 with 6-speed models you get now have the new transmission. Just had mine replaced and there is a huge difference. Toyota gave me a Camry rental for the duration of the repair, called me with updates, are going to reimburse this months car payment and extend my warranty to the 7y/100k instead of the 3y/60k. The car that you've ordered with the 6-speed should be fine now. I looked into this and grilled TMUSA a bit about what my trans would be replace with and there was a redesign immediately after the 6-spd problems started occuring. They offered to give me a new car or give me a full refund, but I'm keeping the car as I'm confident they've fixed the problem...now. Definitely frustrating though that this happened on a new car, but in the world of outsourcing we'll see more and more quality issues across all industry. Oops, topic for a different forum.
  • chuck28chuck28 Member Posts: 259
    your problem was with the snap ring issues not the rpm flare which has gone on since the early models
  • tomasiustomasius Member Posts: 4
    Thank you very much chacha426. This issue worries me because in Mexico is more difficult to obtain proper response from a manufacturer that in U.S. and in some manner cars are much more expensive since loan's interests are higher. Actually, sometimes, it is easier to pay in full for the car than paying the loan.

    An someone has to consider that mexican roads and fuels get worse by the hour, which means extra work for any car.

    Regards
  • lpeters3lpeters3 Member Posts: 7
    I think there is some confusion here about which 07 Camry transmission problems we're talking about.

    The 07 Camry has had two transmissions defects so far. The first one with the snap ring was earlier this year. The hesitation problem is still an issue for many.

    The hesitation problem goes back many years to earlier models. Toyota has stated they fixed the problem before, only to have the problem still reported by owners (like myself).

    Do a Google search for : toyota transmission hesitation

    and you'll see what I mean.
  • damon34damon34 Member Posts: 124
    THis will be short. I am reading Yahoo auto reviews and they are plenty of 4cyls camry complaining about their car. and Toyota says they never heard of this problem Yeah Right Thanks guys
  • njeraldnjerald Member Posts: 689
    The 07 Camry has had two transmissions defects so far. The first one with the snap ring was earlier this year. The hesitation problem is still an issue for many.

    Wrong!!!

    Beside the snap ring, the V6 has a shift flare TSB out and the 5-4 Harsh downshift TSB for the I4 Automatic.

    The hesitation issue could be a lean fuel, transmission, drive by wire or computer problem or a combination of the these.
  • prowler161prowler161 Member Posts: 22
    Is this for real? I just purchased a 2007 Camry SE V6 w/ Navigation. Already I had to tighten down the bolts to the back passenger side heat shield above the muffler because it was rattling like crazy. I also noticed that the car was floating all over the freeway at 65 mph, and I am now reading about transmission problems. Please tell me this has all been resolved by Toyota because I have waited two months for this car. Please let me know! Also what exactly am I looking for with the transmission issue?
  • lagalotlagalot Member Posts: 5
    Slippage occurred in my SE V6 between 500-1500 miles. The dealer had it for ten days, then gave it back without saying what they did because I filed for a replacement under Maryland's lemon law. My hearing is 9/5/06. Yours may not slip at all. When mine is right it's a rocket, when it's bad it's a truck. I hope to get a new one.
  • eddiecruzeddiecruz Member Posts: 18
    I still have the floating issue and rattles from the rear hatch that have not been fixed. I have taken it in already 3 times with the forth coming up next week. I’m also starting to notice that the radio will sometimes mute the sound after switching from CD to AM/FM. My Camry tracks lines in the road most noticeably on the freeway at 50+. With the steering wheel straight the car pulls left and right. Recreating it is hard to do since the freeways around my dealership are all new. I’m really pondering the idea of having it turned back in to Toyota under the lemon law.

    Are any other SE V6’s out there with these same issues?



    http://ag.ca.gov/consumers/general/lemon.htm

    :lemon: :lemon: :lemon: :lemon: :lemon:
  • user777user777 Member Posts: 3,341
    the floating issue could be simply a characteristic of the vehicle compared to what you were driving before.

    you might first check to see if your tires aren't over-inflated. sometimes manufacurer's ship vehicles with tires over-inflated on purpose, but that when the vehicle was prepped, it should have been set to the ratings on the door pilar of your vehicle. do not exceed the pressure on the sidewall of the tires!

    you may have an overly boosted power steering setup. i'm not sure, but the dealership should be able to tell.

    ask to drive another from the lot and compare to your ride. take the lead tech or shop foreman with you.
  • ray_h1ray_h1 Member Posts: 1,134
    --"I filed for a replacement under Maryland's lemon law."--

    What ever for, lagalot? :confuse: A call to Toyota would've started the replacement or refund process without the delays of getting the state of Maryland involved. This is true even subsequent to a transmission exchange. (One poster, faldoc, I believe, got two replacement transmissions and then opted for a complete refund that he used for a Camry hybrid.) Toyota has bent over backward to accomodate dissatisfied '07 6-sp V6 Camry owners who suffered through the snap-ring problem.
  • ray_h1ray_h1 Member Posts: 1,134
    --"In some ways, this transmission fiasco is a good lesson learned for Toyota. ... Seems to me that if you design a new transmission and do extensive testing of it prior to mass producing it, you should find and eliminate problems like these."--

    Agree, but there're two current issues that are being discussed. The new 6-sp tranny in the V6 Camry is the one that had the incorrectly seated snap-ring problem. That appears to have been resolved for the most part. The I4 Camry with a carry-over 5-sp automatic tranny is Toyota's current problem child. And, I don't believe that Toyota yet has a clue about what to do and that's why the automaker is stonewalling owners. Folks with affected cars, go pro-active and contact the NHTSA by letter about your drivability problems that've come dangerously close to causing collisions with other traffic in some cases. (I'm not 100% certain, but you may be able to register an official complaint online with the NHTSA, too.) When piles of compaints start arriving, the gubm'nt agency will mount an investigation. Toyota's "Perfectly normal - drives like a Camry." empty reassurances will no longer be an option for the automaker.
  • ray_h1ray_h1 Member Posts: 1,134
    --"...My Camry tracks lines in the road most noticeably on the freeway at 50+..."--

    If you're referencing the rain grooves often cut into new freeway construction, welcome to the club. This is more a tire thing than a car make thing in my opinion. The Michelin "MXV4 Plus ENERGY" tires that came on my '03 Sonata were especially susceptible. The Douglas "XTRA-TRAC" tires I replaced the Michelins with are just about immune to the "swervey" effects of the rain grooves and a LOT quieter, too.
  • cwnickellcwnickell Member Posts: 10
    Hi everyone,
    Just thought I would give an update to the hesitation issue on my car. Several days ago I decided to disconnect the battery and let it wait for an hour. I then reconnected the battery. So far no hesitation and in fact the response has been greatly improved. Definately a difference.

    I'll let you know if the hesitation makes a come back. If it does, then wouldn't this most likely point to an ECM problem?
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