2002 Toyota Camry LE review from North America
"I wish I kept my Caravan with 110000 miles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The power steering pump sprung a leak at 300 miles.
The front passenger seat belt was defective and had to be replaced.
The transmission "clunks" when shifting from reverse to drive after the car has been setting for five or six hours.
The car has a hesitation at as if the transmission can't decide what gear it wants to be in.
General comments?
The transmission problems that I have with this car and Toyota's refusal to fix the car, make me wish I never bought the car.
I've been to three different Toyota dealers with the car trying to get something done and it's more than a coincidence that they all have the same response, "It's normal, it's a characteristic of the car".
They refuse to even lift the hood to check the transmission dipstick. It's as if they do anything it could be an acknowledgment that a problem does exist.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8300 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2003 |