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2012 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (32%)
Other (11%)
Chart based on 177 repairs.
2012 Toyota Camry engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Toyota Camry
Engine not specified
| Camry was a hybrid. Car was dead on the lot before first test drive, dead in the driveway two consecutive mornings after purchase. Problem turned out to be a catastrophic inverter issue that was draining the low-voltage battery. |
2012 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 27160 mi | Oil leak from faulty pan gasket. Gasket replaced on earlier visit but leak returned. Second time pan and gasket replaced. |
| 50000 mi US $150 |
airbox vacuum hose broke off and needed to be reattached. Gluing it on did not work, ordered Airbox cap and reattached. |
| 90000 mi US $3000 |
at the 90k mile check up at the dealership it was discovered that I have a timing cover leak. Dealer estimated $4000 for this. I ended up bringing it to an independent mechanic who fixed it for $3000. Very disappointing. |
| 110000 mi | the transmission side engine mount was broken and was noticed due to rattling noise when idling and backing up car and stronger than usual vibration when idling. |
2012 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan
181-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91140 mi C $600 |
Muffler rusted leaking and heat shield rattle. |
| 94240 mi C $1000 |
Muffler leak, and heat shields loose and rattling |
2012 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan
178-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 94240 mi C $400 |
replaced O2 sensor (problem revealed by check engine light) |
| 181359 mi US $130 |
Tinny sound from engine upon starting. Not as noticeable after being warmed up. Mechanic said it had to do with timing system (or such). Stated it could hold up for another 20,000 to 100,00 more miles and recommended to drive it. Will run approximately $2,300 to work on it. |
| 16000 mi | Cam gear rattle @ cold startup. Cam gear replaced. Rattle returned within a week. Now the dealer "can't hear it." |
| 23000 mi | Cam gear rattle during cold start; cam gear, timing chain, gaskets replaced. |
| 26500 mi | Very rough idle with AC on - dealer replaced O2 sensor and cleaned throttle body. |
| 40900 mi | Replacement of valve actuators was performed per a Toyota TSB for valve clatter at cold start. |
| 5000 mi | Key became really loose. The key and button system became loose and started to fall apart. |
| 24000 mi | Engine makes a terrible noise on start up in the morning. Some kind of issue with this engine/ model. I-4 engine. Engine gears replaced to stop noise upon start-up. |
| 33000 mi | Engine makes a loud noise upon startup the first time of the day. It sounds like a spun bearing or something. |
| 47000 mi US $151 |
The key was stuck in the ignition. It would slide about 1/2 out, but then get stuck. They got the key out and oiled it up, but they did not offer to cover it under warranty. Very disappointed. $415 to replace the whole thing. |
| 54900 mi US $200 |
There is an outdated security piece in the ignition switches of Toyota cars design to prevent someone from being able to jam a screwdriver in and starting the car. This piece came out of alignment trapping my key. Had it the piece removed. |
| 36300 mi | The car produces a knocking / rattling noise from under the hood after a cold startup |
| 45500 mi | VVT timing cam replaced do to rattle. Rattle occurs on startup and still exists. Told noise was normal. |
| 24000 mi | replace fuel cap. |
2012 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 31000 mi | Problem with the valve train and camshaft |
| 101000 mi US $800 |
EGR valve excessive carbon. Valve stuck open. Replaced valve. |
| 65000 mi US $120 |
gas tank evap valve replacement. |
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