2007-2008 Camry transmission problem

[niceguy1234]

Search on the internet, there are a lot of talking about the transmission mis-shifting, hesitation, and transmission flare prblem. That is sometimes the transmission stuck at certain gear but not shifting, sometimes the gear is not shifting and you feel like you put it in Nutual.

There are a lot of new Camry running out there, but does not have a lot of complaint in the Canadian side vs hugh talk in the United States. Why? Maybe people don't notice it? Is the latest 2008 Carmy already have been fixed?

[woodstock827]

V6 Camry and some other models have known transmission issues, but it doesn't affect every single car.. just a higher than usual percentage.
Not sure if Toyota offers to fix it or extend the warranty though

[niceguy1234]

I think the new Toyota 6-spd has some sort of design problem, it should affect all the Toyota Camry cars, not some. People do not report problem because they don't even notice it?

[Maxspeed]

average person has the 4 cylinder in canada..... almost 4:1 i would imagine... since the V6 camry in the usa costs the same as a 4 cylinder in canada....more people have the v6 in the usa...

[thephenom]

Also keep in mind, people don't make a post about how they car runs smoothly, most forums are for people to talk about their problems and whine about. Don't think of it as a high %, just think of it as a potential problem. One more thing, TSB and recalls in the US does not necessary reflect in Canada, so if one problem seems to be fixed, it doesn't mean Canada's version is fixed as well.

[niceguy1234]

Also keep in mind, people don't make a post about how they car runs smoothly, most forums are for people to talk about their problems and whine about. Don't think of it as a high %, just think of it as a potential problem. One more thing, TSB and recalls in the US does not necessary reflect in Canada, so if one problem seems to be fixed, it doesn't mean Canada's version is fixed as well.

The Camry transmission hesitation, mis-shifting are not something smoothness, especially for the 2007 model. It is about safety. Considering if you entering a highway or passing the other car, you press the gas pedal hard, but the car does not response for 2 seconds. You feel like the car is at N (no gear, or searching a gear). That is dangerous.

[Engi-Nir]

Don't be too sure they will not recall any potential recalls if it costs too much, like the below tundra...it costs 1/4 the truck price to fix, so they prefer the we will fix as it happens :razz:

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DETROIT, May 29 (Reuters) - A glitch in Toyota Motor Corp.'s Tundra pickup truck has caused 20 engine failures and forced it to track down other trucks at risk for the problem, the Japanese automaker said on Tuesday.

Toyota said a flaw in the camshaft in a limited number of 5.7-liter, V-8 engines installed in early versions of the Tundra has caused the engine component to crack and fail.

Toyota has billed the Tundra as its most important product launch ever. Its engine problems comes as Toyota faces pressure to maintain its reputation for quality in the face of a stretch of fast growth that has made it the world's largest automaker.

Toyota said it has determined that a flaw in the casting of a still-undetermined number of Tundra camshafts -- made for Toyota's Alabama engine plant by an outside supplier -- prompted the engine failures.

"The supplier has made changes, and we think the problem is solved," Toyota spokesman John McCandless said. Toyota declined to identify the component supplier.

In cases in which a Tundra camshaft fails, Toyota is replacing the truck engine at no charge, representatives said.

[nolimtzel]

from what ive heard from my friend who works at scarborough lexus toyota. its the 6cly models with the New 6 speed trannies that are being rough. the 4cly ones are still using the tried and true 5 speed autos. hes told me its not a hardware problem but rather a software issue with toyota gradelogic system which shifts gears based on the inclination or declination of the vehicule.

[dealhunting]

Could be only trannys from a certain VIN or production range are affected. Usually when production/desgin issues are discoverd mid-production, changes are made during manufacturing. So in reality maybe only 1000 out of 5000 cars may have a potential for problems. And of those 1000, only 600 experience issues. It's all a numbers game to the accountants.

[kleptodathief]

wow im suprised if the new camry v6s got tranny issues! 6th gen accord v6s r well known to have POS trannies!:mad:

[weedb0y]

Oh no! Honda/Toyota got problems too?

Me looks over his Acura with crap transmission and then looks at the W-Body with smooth one..which I paid $4gz for and is fully loaded 2000 model..lol

[nolimtzel]

Oh no! Honda/Toyota got problems too?

Me looks over his Acura with crap transmission and then looks at the W-Body with smooth one..which I paid $4gz for and is fully loaded 2000 model..lolnice taxi cab.

[zeehk]

A friend of mine was telling me that the V6's of the Accord and Camry's are designed and produced in the US. Since the I4's are designed in Japan they tend to be alot more reliable. Since the V6 mostly caters to the N.A. market they're pretty much an American job, so think of it as driving an American car with a Toyota/Honda badge slapped on.

[Prince15]

A friend of mine was telling me that the V6's of the Accord and Camry's are designed and produced in the US. Since the I4's are designed in Japan they tend to be alot more reliable. Since the V6 mostly caters to the N.A. market they're pretty much an American job, so think of it as driving an American car with a Toyota/Honda badge slapped on.Well that's not something they want to get out now is it

[VivienM]

Me looks over his Acura with crap transmission and then looks at the W-Body with smooth one..which I paid $4gz for and is fully loaded 2000 model..lol

You bought a W body?

[hightech]

average person has the 4 cylinder in canada..... almost 4:1 i would imagine... since the V6 camry in the usa costs the same as a 4 cylinder in canada....more people have the v6 in the usa...

You are correct Maxspeed. I read somewhere that 80% of Camry's sold in Canada are 4 cyl. This is why the number of people who notice issues with V6 models in Canada is less then the US.

[SkiD]

You are correct Maxspeed. I read somewhere that 80% of Camry's sold in Canada are 4 cyl. This is why the number of people who notice issues with V6 are less then the US.

The ratio is about the same in the US, but they sell 10 times as many cars as Canada (so you are more likely to get someone complaining about the problem).

The 4 cylinder/5 speed had issues when first introduced, but was fixed almost immediately with "software" upgrades.

The V6/6 speed had more than just software problems and required replacement on some vehicles and required a manufacturing change with some slightly modified parts/design.

New Camry's should not have any real issues anymore since Toyota's "beta" test period with the car is over (Next gen Camry should have been released in August instead of February).

BTW, all manufacturers are having issues tuning 6 speed transmissions for performance and fuel economy, expect a few more years before they get it right.

[hightech]

Here is the reliability info for the current Toyota Camry's

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/hightechto/ToyotaCamryHybridandV6.jpg

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/hightechto/Camry4cyl.jpg

Glad to see my 2002 Camry LE V6 (Made in Japan) is pretty reliable.

[ElvaSoShexai]

honda n toyota r having major transmission issues lately... honda's current civic si has transmission issues too hah

[gherikill]

nice taxi cab.

I have seen a lot of Camry's as taxi cabs in Toronto lately. Rode in one and it was way too small.