2002 Toyota Camry Problems and Repair Histories

Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	166000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	171000	0	Could not shift gears replaced differential with one from junk yard. Attempt was made before junk yard replacemetn to replace seal but would not hold. Check engine light stayed on replaced O2 sensor.
Sep	2011	177000	0	replaced starter would not turn over only clicked.
Apr	2012	190000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	198000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	200000	21	Seat belt fastener would not secure and hold seat belt
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	54000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	55000	2300	Struts and other related suspension parts replaced. Brakes.

 

Toyota Camry in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	103000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	103000	25	replace alternator drive belt

 

Toyota Camry in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	24180		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	37820	0	check engine light on for many months.problem is a sensor that will be replaced later Problems were diagnosed at a free inspection offered by dealer.Other problems with susp.and brake wear found.Main belt squeaks and is not adjustable so...
Dec	2011	39060		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	85000		First odometer entry
Jun	2007	85000	0	Charcoal canister had failed
Feb	2010	102000	400	Replacement of front brake pads & rotors  loose plastic shielding on underside of car
Oct	2010	107500	1130	Exhaust noise coming from front of car. Y pipe was replaced.
May	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	63000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	77000	700	Oil seals leaking. Replaced.
Mar	2013	87000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	150000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	162000	140	Replaced the rear bushing. Was making a lot of noise when went over bumps and ruts.
Mar	2013	187000	0	Leak in transmission
Apr	2013	189000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	96000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	104700	368	Starter motor replaced
Sep	2011	106000	94	Rear brake pad measurements indicated it was time to replace.
Dec	2012	118000	250	New head gasket

 

Toyota Camry in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	106000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	106000	125	oil leak - engine head gasket

 

Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	130200		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	163060	4000	Shock Absorber losing oil; replace both front shocks REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKETS Replace rear brake rotors (2) Perform front brake and caliper service (clean and lubricate) Resurface front brake rotors Perform rear brake and caliper service (clean and lubricate) Replace timing belt Replace water pump Replace all drive drive belts Perform fuel/air induction system service
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	61000		First odometer entry
Apr	2008	74000	85	Steering shaft needed lubrication. It was dry causing groaning sounds when parking or u-turn.
Jun	2010	103000	250	Driver side front door interior plastic handle broke. Also replaced spark plugs
Jul	2012	115000	90	Check engine light was on. Dealer diagnosed it to be cylinder misfire, but could not recreate the problem. Asked me to use a tanks of premium and come back if light comes on again. It is running fine sice about 3 weeks now.
Mar	2013	122000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	134000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	137000	700	dry power steering hoses replaced and major service done.
Mar	2013	137000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2013	144000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	147500	120	Replaced valve cover gaskets
Mar	2013	151000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	91000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	108000	600	Rear brakes badly rusted and pads worn to the point of grinding. Replaced calipers, rotors, pads. Windshield wiper fluid container leaking. To replace requires removal of wheel and fender liner. New container would cost $129. I consider this very expensive. There are two models. I will try to patch myself.
Jul	2010	110000	375	Front rotors rusted and pitted
Oct	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	68000		First odometer entry
Aug	2007	70000	850	Air conditioning not working had sensor module replaced. Also flushed and refilled engine oil, radiator fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, and brake fluid. Plastic piece broke from the moonroof. Had it ordered. Plastic piece from moonroof replaced. On the return trip I was told that the air conditioning bearing was squeaking and should be replaced. Since this is one of the reasons for the first repair I decided to wait.
Sep	2009	86000	1895	Timing belt. Transmission fluid flushed. window motor compressor repair Repaired seals.
Mar	2013	115000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2013	142600		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	145700	7125	Cylinder head coolant leak, block threads stripped. Remove head, install helicoils in block, replace studs ,timing chains, and all gaskets. Catalytic converter failed requiring replacement. Entire exhaust system including exhaust header was replaced because of design flaw which did not allow replacement of converter or muffler alone. Rear strut mounts damaged, sway bar links needed replacing, rear control arm bushings needed replacing. O2 sensor failed. Back up lamps quit, replace switch for lamps in transmission. Engine quit and would not restart. Replace bad ignition coil on cylinder #3
Mar	2013	148800	2500	Loud clunking in rear suspension, replaced shocks, shock mounts, sway bar links, rear bushings.

 

Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010		350	Replaced water pump. This is the first repair I have put on this car. Any other expense was for normal maintenance and preventive maintenance. Plan on keeping this car until I reach 500,000 kilometers (or 300,000 miles). Let's hope I can.
Sep	2012	124000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	203000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	204000	350	Replaced starter

 

Toyota Camry in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	108000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	130700	100	replaced instrument panel
Mar	2013	132000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009		200	Replaced exhaust system flexible joint between manifold and exhaust pipe.
Nov	2011	143220	550	A wheel bearing was making noise. The garage thought it was the front right and changed that bearing.  Noisy wheel bearing. The garage replaced the front right bearing due to incorrect diagnosis. It was the rear right wheel bearing; defective due to rust penetrating the inside dust seal allowing water and salt to destroy it. Another $270!
Apr	2012	155000	150	Air Flow sensor (also described as the upper O2 sensor) failed and was replaced.
May	2012	156600	100	Sway bar rubber bushings (rear) worn out and replaced. Car clunked going over bumps or uneven road.
Oct	2012	161200	90	Windshield Wiper motor corroded so badly that the motor housing came off the white metal casting of the wiper gear box. Replaced with rebuilt motor. Steering erratically stiff due to rusty universal joint. Garage wanted to replace rack & pinion. Would have found this didn't fix the problem, would have then changed the steering column. $1500. Instead, I squirted some oil on the joint, good as new!
Nov	2012	161500	1500	Penetration rust from inside around the rear wheel well and the rocker panel. Windshield replaced and rust around windshield fixed because rust was going under the windshield rubber seal that would eventually bulge and crack glass.
Mar	2013	166160	700	Rear strut assemblies (shock, spring and mounting plate) due to clunking noise, as well as sway-bar links front and back.
Apr	2013	167400		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	122000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	133000	118	Flex tube exhaust leak.
Jan	2013	141000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	114000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	124000	190	Starter failed. Replaced.
Mar	2013	128000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	75000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	76000	476	Front brake rotors replaced. Frond brake pads replaced. Rear breaks cleaned and adjusted. Brake fluid refilled.
Mar	2013	87000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	85000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	86000	180	Broken sway bar links in rear.
Nov	2012	101000	570	Rear struts were very weak. Car was making noise but still driving fine. I feel that the parts were overly expensive for an 11 year old car.
Mar	2013	104000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	97960		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	148540	250	Replaced the starter
Jul	2012	160960	400	Tensioner assembly
Mar	2013	172360		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	110000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	111000	340	Replaced CV joint

 

Toyota Camry in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	133000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	134000	120	Front brake pads.
May	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	51000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	72000	0	thermostat failure. The thermostat was not able to mentain regular coolant temperature under normal operation conditions - it maintained a lower temp than specified.
Jan	2012	88000	520	Fixed repeated problem with alignment, tire cupping by replacing the struts.
Mar	2013	106000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008		125	determine all power door locks need to be replaced at a cost of 350 each
Feb	2009	69440	500	Replaced front passenger actuators left and right
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	97000		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	98000	700	mil on due to bad converter. Replaced bad drivers side wheel bearing. Drive axle replaced.
May	2009	132000	0	suddenly developed a shaking due to the rotors being warped, Than Brakes started to squeal very loudly. I have been trying to locate some bendix iq pads. but seems no one carries Bendix any longer, so I went to toyota dealer to get replacement pads
Dec	2009	156000	0	replaced cv axle
Nov	2010	211000	0	unsure right now think it is maf sensor
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	170000		First odometer entry
Sep	2007	172000	236	Failed CV joint in axle, FIRST ever failure of any kind for this car in 170K miles! Axle was replaced.
Oct	2010	221000	150	Starter failed, replaced starter.
Feb	2011	225000	630	Rear Struts replaced  Also another CV axle replaced.
Mar	2013	245000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	82000		First odometer entry
Nov	2007	92000	0	The computer had a trouble code of P0420 which is the catalytic converter/O2 sensor malfuntion. I am driving my usual 550 miles/week until Dec 20 2007 when I will have time to do something about the problem!
Dec	2007	95000	370	problem in the emission control system (error code P042). Replaced both the O2 sensors and reset the system for another reading. CEL is again so ordered the catalytic converter and am waiting for it to arrive.
Jan	2008	95000	0	CEL came on and displayed Code P0420. Replaced both the Oxygen Sensors. Light reset and came on again. Now in hot hot weather (above 55F) it comes on) otherwise remains off. Took out the + battery terminal to reset the CEL and hasn't come on since.
Jun	2008	102000	0	CEL on with trouble code P0420. Had gone off but started coming ON again on intermittent basis. have decided to replace the Catalytic Converter but NOT DONE yet. Cost is the main issue. Can't decide if I want to fix or sell the car!
Nov	2009	119000	84	CEL came on and the dealer ran a diagnostic. They told me that multiple parts in the emission system needed replacement at an estimated cost of $1900 (including parts, labor & tax). CEL wasn't reset. It went off in about 1 mile!!!
Jun	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	80000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	81000	200	Right front CV joint needed replacing. No other problems with this dependable car.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	79000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	90000	12	clean and adjust rear brakes
Jan	2011	98000	110	replace rear sway bar bushings
Jul	2011	104000	1550	MIL - replace fuel filler neck and gas cap, reset codes suspension noise and rough ride --replace lower control arms (worn bushings) and replaced worn steering column lower shaft
Aug	2011	104000	12	replace halogen headlight bulb
Sep	2011	106000	515	Replace starter motor
Aug	2012	115000	5	R&R 2 license plate bulbs - required removing trunk trim piece
Jan	2013	121000	1425	replace front exhaust flex pipe
Mar	2013	122000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	90000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	91000	107	Accelerator needed to be replaced. Old unit did not work properly and as a result car would only go up to 40 miles per hour. new part was $426. I purchased a used part for $75 and paid labor of $30.
Mar	2013	104000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	27000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	53000	700	Drivers side rear wheel bearing/spindle shot. The car was loud since new but we figured it wasn't a big deal since it had been regularly serviced by the dealer. I got progressively louder until the dealer diagnosed the problem & fixed it.
Sep	2011	54500	70	A/C clutch controller went bad. My boss's wife had the same exact thing go bad on Camry of the same year.
Apr	2013	73000	112	O2 Sensor replaced

 

Toyota Camry in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	110000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	113700	510	starter had to be replaced
Oct	2011	121000	70	serpentine belt preventive maintenance

 

Toyota Camry in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	63000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	64000	100	Motor and actuator for rear window failed. Need to be replaced
Dec	2011	78500	180	Vibration when going over 60 mph
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	97000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	98000	679	Warped intake manifold was causing a misfire during warm-up. Mechanic stated: The Toyota dealers have had trouble with several 2003-03 Camrys
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	44020		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	54560	200	Air fuel ratio sensor heater was defective. Ordered new sensor and installed it. Shut off CE light with my tester and it stayed off.
Mar	2013	71300		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	90000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	90000	250	Alternator

 

Toyota Camry in Puerto Rico
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	122000		First odometer entry
May	2008	122000	0
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.