2005 Toyota Camry LE from North America - Comments

The steering wheel was making knocking noise even when the mileage was less than 36000 miles. When I pointed out to the dealership, I was told that I should service the steering wheel column and it won't be covered under the warranty as it is a regular maintenance issue. I did not have that service done back then. Now when it is 43000 miles, I took it to the same dealership and I was told that the steering wheel connecting shaft should be replace and it cost me $450. They didn't even recollect what they said and I had no written proof. I did not expect this from a relatively new Camry.

Toyota is a media hyped name. It's performance and reliability as well as dealer service has deteriorated. I had a Honda Civic which I drove for 50,000 miles and it performed much better that the Camry that I have. My Camry is turning out to be a pet elephant.

So are you saying that you tried to save a few bucks by not "servicing" the steering wheel, and now it's come back to cost you $450.??? Just how would they have serviced the wheel? Would they have found the worn-out part & replaced it under warranty?

I think Toyotas are as good as they get (no I don't own one), so I can't agree with your sentiments about the make.

A V-4 engine! Wow, that must be a very rare Camry!!!

It seems a bit of a stretch to be this detailed and on an anonymous forum to fabricate ownership. I relish complaints as they are more realistic. What amazes me if the defenseness that hardly seems necessary when all one has to do is present facts on the durability of a new import they own. I'd rather see a specific model battered with all its faults and step aside or be better prepared negotiating a price on a late model I am interested in.

The heading on the first review sums up my experiences exactly. "No longer reliable!"