2008 Toyota Camry review from North America
"Overrated TRASH"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power windows quit working except the passenger rear.
Transmission has been slipping since 15k miles (Toyota seems to think slipping transmissions are normal).
Leather seats are cracked.
Dash is cracking.
Stereo isn't "stereo" any more.
Exhaust hangs low.
Trunk leaked water badly, fixed under warranty.
Bad gas mileage since new. dealer said it normal to get 25mpg on the highway.
Drivers door hits the roof when closing, causing rust.
Check engine light comes on when it wants, never has any codes. dealer doesn't see a problem.
All 02 sensors replaced at 10k miles.
Eats brakes like no tomorrow.
Timing belt broke, taking the head and the motor with it at 37k miles. out of warranty and $6k later.
General comments?
I loved this car at first. All of my friends told me to buy a Toyota because they last forever.
My Buick had 200k miles and had no problems, and it got 35mpg. This Toyota has been nothing but a headache. The dealer has never been helpful, they have always had a waiting list to work on the car, and then a waiting list to get parts. I will never buy another Toyota again. My next car will be another Buick.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 17th June, 2009 |