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2009 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 155 repairs.
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2009 Toyota Camry engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Toyota Camry

Engine not specified

45000 mi

US $2000
transmission fails to shift properly at 40 mph 

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2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

228500 mi

US $60
Bad o-ring on oil filter housing, quick repair but long diagnosis for oil leak 
242000 mi

US $135
Replaced bad coil #1 Cylinder Replaced spark plugs 
112000 mi

US $288
O2 sensor which was preventing vehicle stability control and anti skid control.. WTF!! O2 sensor disables the SAFETY controls on the vehicle? What are you thinking, Toyota??? 
85000 mi

US $650
Leaking Water Pump replaced Drive belt replacement 
107174 mi

US $317
Check engine light came on & dash display showed 'Check VSC system'. Dealer diagnosed code P0354 ignition coil 'D' was defective and was replaced 
109718 mi

US $1629
The 6 platinum spark plugs were replaced. The car has a transverse mounted engine 
108000 mi

US $500
Oxygen sensor replaced 
110000 mi

US $600
Can oil sensor 
127000 mi

US $250
Fuel tank heat shield fell off vehicle, heat shield replaced. 
166000 mi

US $300
CIL on - P0047 code for bad heater element on #2 O2 sensor. Testing showed O2 sensor/heating element OK - problem is bad ECM. Estimated $1200 to install at dealer (shop recommended dealer to ensure keys/ignition are programed correctly with new ECM). Checked other pins on ECM and all are working OK - so will leave bad ECM in since only issue is CIL for P0047. Otherwise engine runs fine. Rotated Tires Changed Oil 

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2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

53000 mi Water pump beginning to leak. 
98000 mi

US $366
Replaced oxygen sensor and reset air flow sensor 
9000 mi Check engine light came on. Was due to gas cap, and light needed to be reset and gas cap tightened 
31000 mi Car was leaking a small amount of coolant. The dealer determined that it was coming from the water pump. Pump was replaced under warranty at to cost. 
25420 mi Water Leakage 
25420 mi

C $250
Engine water pump seal leak 
81700 mi Replacement of leaking water pump. 
54000 mi Water pump 
63000 mi Oxygen Sensor 
5300 mi Check engine light was decoded as "Code P1423 Fuel tank gross leak, needs fuel filler neck" Fuel filler neck was replaced by dealer, cost of ~$350 billed to Toyota under original warranty (currently 5k miles, 12 months since delivery). 
27000 mi

US $400
Water pump began leaking coolant. 
62000 mi

US $500
Water pump "weeping" at shaft. Replaced pump and drive belt. 
124100 mi

US $159
Replaced waterpump as preventative measure as it was starting to seep a little from the weep hole. 
163000 mi Windshield leak allowed water into ECU compartment. Shorted out ABS control module and corroded main wiring harness and ECU connection. Car was totaled by insurance. 
15000 mi fuel neck filter leak 
60000 mi

US $600
Engine water pump leaking. 

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2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

60000 mi

US $1300
needed new clutch 
75000 mi

US $300
needed new water pump 

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2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

63240 mi Replaced pistons and rings due to heavy oil consumption. 
69000 mi

US $175
exhaust flex pipe replacement 
158000 mi

US $500
Failed PA state inspection with exhaust system separating at flex pipe joint. New joint/weld. 
95000 mi

US $200
Front flex pipe broke; needed to be replaced. 
115976 mi

US $1293
Radiator was leaking. Replaced radiator and fan. 
121000 mi Flush and replace coolant. Replace serpentine belt. 
119000 mi

US $180
new radiator 
157000 mi

US $160
Drive belt needed replacing 
101000 mi

US $300
Water pump leaking 
48300 mi

US $775
Replace failed water pump, thermostat, belt. Refill coolant 
114000 mi

US $6000
Did not fix, cost exceeded value of car 
39000 mi Engine light off came on. Took it to the dealer since under warranty. They replace an oxygen sensor. 
39000 mi

US $1500
Car just stopped on I-95. Had to get to towed to the Toyota Dealership on Oakland Park. They had to order a part since it was not in stock (took 48 hours) then 2 more days for the labor. Not happy about the reliability of Toyota so far... 
36000 mi

US $35
Engine light came on. Brakes and filters were checked as part of an oil change and tire rotation. No problems were found. Light was reset. 
37000 mi Water pump making noise and had to be replaced. 
39000 mi

US $550
Serpentine belt was replaced because of wear. 
69000 mi Replace serpentine belt 
87000 mi oil consumption test 
50000 mi

US $491
Water pump leaking. Replaced under CPO warranty. 
89000 mi

US $310
Muffler and resonator pipes bent 
69000 mi Oil burn issue 
39000 mi Water pump replaced under warranty for drivetrain. Rattling noise at idle was isolated to water pump before taking to dealer to avoid gouging for unrelated repair. 
130000 mi this car has begun burning oil and I missed the deadline for 10 yr extended warranty. Burns approx 1 qt/1k miles 
40700 mi

US $430
Water Pump gasket failed and water pump had to be replaced. According to mechanic, this is a recurring problem for the Camry - he called it "the weakest part of the car." Sign was leaking anti-freeze, source found by pressure test. 
82000 mi

US $550
Oil pan leak 

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