Faults:

Thudding sound when braking the car to bring it to a complete stop. I bought the car in 1998, changed the front disc brakes and had the rotor machined at an authorized Toyota dealer in Gilroy, CA in 2002. Thudding noise began 2 weeks after the brake pads were replaced. The Toyota dealer's inspection could not detect the thudding sound so the dealer certified the brakes as ok. When I drive the car home I find that on a quiet road the thudding sound is audible when braking to a halt.

General Comments:

Poor quality on key components like brakes on 1998 Toyota Camry.

Faults:

The right front door glass slipped out.

The power window button on right rear came loose.

The power button enclosures on both front doors are spreading open revealing padding on the inside.

The air-condition unit is blowing black greasy material out the front vents.

The right front strut mount rattles noisily.

General Comments:

As the owner of a 1992 Camry LE and a 1995 Camry LE, I have come to expect the best from Toyota.

As you may imagine, I am totally disappointed with the result of my purchase.

I am also disappointed because the Toyota service department protocol seems to be set up to deny repairing these faults.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this car at all. However, my husband and I own a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am, and it is terrible. We've spent over $4000.00 repairing this car in the past 2 years, and the car only has 70,000 miles on it. We bought it with only 20,000 miles on it. Pretty sad huh?

General Comments:

I would definitely recommend a Toyota. This is the best car I have ever owned. It's spacious, safe (I have a 3 month old son, and I feel so safe when I'm in my car.) and extremely reliable. I love the power, it's one of the fastest V6 vehicles I've ever driven. The stereo is awesome, I love the CD player, and the aluminum wheels are extremely stylish. I also love the power seats on both the driver and passenger side. The trunk is extremely spacious as well. I wouldn't trade it for any other car.

Faults:

At 56600 (acquisition mileage), the car needed several valves and manifolds cleaned, and other odds and ends either tightened or replaced.

Brakes are loud (although dealer says nothing is wrong with them)

General Comments:

This car is one of the most comfortable cars we've ever owned. The seats are comfortable, there is ample storage space, massive leg room in the back, and an overall luxuriously smooth ride. While this car isn't as smooth as a Cadillac, it is definitely comparable to the Lexus ES 300 for the model year. We've had no major reliability problems, except for some loud brakes. Toyota again lives up to their reputation for quality with this vehicle. If I may say so, save $10,000, bypass the Lexus ES 300, and get its equal in comfort (and styling really; each looks very down to earth), the Toyota Camry. This car just doesn't let you down.

Faults:

The vehicle was sold as a Toyota Certified Car. It had been in lease service in Michigan. Within a few days after purchase, it was emitting a cloud of blue smoke for a few seconds after start. The dealer replaced the valve stem seals under warranty. It's very odd that I could find no sign of such major work. The dust on the engine was undisturbed. We have always used 5W-30 full synthetic oil; and changed it frequently. Now, again the car shows the same smoke. There is a design defect in the 3 Liter V6.

General Comments:

At first glance this is a well detailed car.

It has ample performance for Los Angeles Traffic.

Unfortunately, the quality that Toyota brought to the US market is only a memory.