2001 Toyota Camry LE review from North America
"Well designed, functional. Pity we could not experience the reliability everyone talks about"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We purchased a brand new Toyota Camry 2001 last week (May 2nd). The car has a defect on the steering (steering is loose or pulls to one side) that the dealer service center has been unable to fix after the third attempt. Car is still at the service center, each time they try to get the car back to us while they know the problem persists. A technician at the center mentioned a factory defect.
We are very concerned by the safety of the vehicle. We paid $20,000 for it and would rather get our money back.
General comments?
Liked the comfort, space and ergonomics, though the interior is rather dull.
Liked the spacious trunk and easy access to the back seats. The main reason we bought a Toyota Camry was for the reputation for reliability. Unfortunately, Toyota dealers use this reputation to avoid any kind of liability with problems related to a defect that would justify the return or replacement of the vehicle.
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| Poor performance, good MPG, average reliability |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 400 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2001 |