2001 Toyota Camry LE from North America - Comments

Transmission was never very smooth and while it was under warranty I brought it to the dealer where they said it was normal. They let me drive other Toyota's and admit they were all the same. Well soon after warranty expired the transmission went. Very expensive, the mechanic said he hates changing transmissions on Toyota's due to the difficulty of the design, but he says that it is very common for them to go on Camry's.

Computer kept going nearly every 25,000 miles. Which is really no big deal, only costs about $200. The problem is each time it left me stranded in the most unfortunate positions and locations.

Engine locked up at 81,000 miles and was told I needed a new engine or total rebuild. Costed another arm & leg. At this point I had it and decided that Toyota's are crap.

I purchased a Toyota due to all the great reviews they receive in magazines. I'll have to give it to them, this car was very reliable the first year and nothing went wrong. After 1 year things started going on it. That's one thing I didn't understand, just because a magazine says it is good, they are only giving their opinion of it when it is new. Well a car does not stay new forever, and longer term durability is very important and something that no magazine talks about. I found this car is crap and is not durable at all. I have had Pontiacs almost all my life, I keep cars a while and put 200,000 to 400,000 miles on Pontiacs with no problem. I'm going back to GM, thank you very much.

My 1995 Toyota 4Runner began overheating at 85,000 miles. I was told by the dealership that the head gaskets needed replacing. This was a recall item on 4Runners with 6-cylinders through 1994. However, they told me mine wasn't covered even though it's the same engine. According to them, on closer inspection, they said the heads also were cracked. While repairing this, the mechanics ran over my radiator, which was replaced no charge. After two weeks in the shop, this costed almost $1500. My vehicle now does not run right. Skips and gets much worse gas mileage. This will be my first and LAST Toyota. My next vehicle will be a Nissan. My first one is 20 year old p/u and runs great. David Hamilton, Guyton, Ga.