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Chart based on 133 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
CVT was shuddering in Reverse only, when switching between gas and electric power at low speeds. Bought as certified pre-owned with 1 year ToyotaCare, so the problem was fixed for free. No idea what it was.
Complained of a high pitch noise that starts at 38 mph and goes all the way up to 70 mph when given the gas or cruise control is used..TSB was done where a cable was replaced to reduce vibration ...Didn't help....A case was open with Toyota. Same problem as before
13000 mi
Still have the high pitch sound but getting louder...Called Toyota Car Care number in the manual..Sent factory rep out to the dealer..States it is normal...I told the dealer its just getting louder...Nothing they can do....
45000 mi
High pitch sound while driving.. Had it since new.. Starts at 40 mph and continues all the way up to 65mph.. Factory rep came out again and said its normal operations... I'm in the car for two hours a day. I traded it in for a Subaru Legacy.
9000 mi
Loud whining at startup when cold. Eventually noise was there all the time. Shifting started to become very hard when cold. Toyota Field service engineer said the noise "was internal" to the transmission. They replaced it and torque converter.
60760 mi
Torque converter "shudder" -- torque converter replace under warranty.
78120 mi
Transmission vibrates when changing up at low speeds under gentle acceleration. Wouldn’t do it at the dealers. Have since driven with a slightly heavier foot and it has not done this since.
105500 mi
US $900
Transmission oil pan
38000 mi
Torque converter was clattering at certain speeds creating an uncomfortable vibration. This was repaired under a technical service bulletin recall. There was no cost to me.
Torque converter recall. Had noticed a slight shudder when shifting when cold. Now that it's been replaced, transmission shifting and smoothness is much better cold and warm. Then again, there is new fluid in the unit.
36000 mi
Car shudder at 40 mph when changing gears. Dealer said they replaced torque converter under warranty
15000 mi
Recall to update software to fix torque converter shudder
32700 mi
REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER AND RE-FLASHED TRANSMISSION COMPUTER.
49000 mi
Replaced torque converter. This was due to the common torque converter flex lockup shudder issue. Replaced under power train warranty.
software update for U760E torque converter shudder
82000 mi
torque converter replaced
4000 mi
On occasion when put in reverse car would act like a brake was on would not want to back up without sudden lurching. Tried for 2 months to fix it. Dealer was going to replace transmission and torque converter, but got us a new car instead.
87000 mi
Shudder at 1500 rpm under acceleration . Toyota replaced torque converter under a special extended warranty.
99000 mi
Transaxle boot loose with tear, dealer spotted at oil change so replaced. $600 covered by vsc warranty.
5000 mi
Car Jerks a lot when accelerating and braking. The car jerked really bad on acceleration. It drove me crazy. I had the first dealer look at it and they said it was fine. Took it to the second dealer and they did a TSB to reprogram the shifting feel. It is better, but not perfect.
15500 mi
Transmission would jerk very badly when driving in town. The car would just jolt when letting off the accelerator and when coming up to the desired speed. Dealer reprogrammed the car to shift differently. Works much better.
24000 mi
Transmission jerks. They are going to replace the torque converter. This model has issues with them. Had to order the parts. Torque Converter replaced to stop the jerking problem. They tried to reprogram the vehicles ECU 2 times, but not effective. Replaced torque converter. Hope this will stop the unpleasant jerking when driving around town.
130000 mi
Torque converter replaced
50000 mi
US $100
Replaced. In automatic the transmission would skip and at times hard going into third from second.
54900 mi
The software would cause a shudder from the torque converter when you feathered the throttle at lows speed or at highway speed under sixty. It was the worst at low speeds. It was like a manual shift driver riding the clutch badly for a sec.
67000 mi
Torque converter had been damaged by software issue from recall.
23000 mi
TSB for transmission. At low speeds under light throttle conditions, the transmission would stutter. Dealer did software update to resolve.
Steering is sticking at times during turning. They could not solve the issue. Charged me for 30 mins despite having it for multiple hours.
9000 mi
Rough shifting in lower gears. Noted since receiving car as new. Dealer took for a test drive. Said all was normal. I disagree, and will be making complaints at every shop/dealer visit just in case it later totally fails.
11200 mi
Rough shifting in lower gears. Noted since receiving car as new. Dealer took for a test drive. Said all was normal. I disagree, and will be making complaints at every shop/dealer visit just in case it later totally fails.
Initially experienced whining sound from transmission that subsided when clutch was depressed. After throw out bearing and shaft input bearing were replaced, gears would grind 1st=>2nd and 2nd=>3rd. Entire transmission replaced afterwards.
when slowing down between 30 and 60km the trans may speed up a little or feel like it breaking when changing gears. Computer was reset with little change is this problem.
Transmission pan was wet underneath. Thought it was pan seal, but was reported as drive-shaft seal. Required seal replacement and perfomrmed fluid change (WS fluid is expensive).
1000 mi
Drove w Toyota's service specialist. 1. snap/clunk heard when accelerating from cold start; 2. drag or not so smooth shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 1st. Both appear to be conform to design and build per test using a identical vehicle.
4000 mi
Noise from transmission (whining) started in Oct or beginning of Nov. Dealership said that is a normal sound even though it was not there in Aug, Sept, and most of Oct. Informed to come back if it got worse. It is getting worse.
whining noise between 40-60mph , not associated with brakes. ongoing for 3 months getting louder , no drivability issues, dealer says they cannot hear noise.
Noise coming from left side while driving. Replaced left side axle and axle seal
106000 mi
US $467
Routine 5k mile oil change & winterization check. Dealer reports right front inner axle boot was leaking. The part was ordered and a return visit was scheduled for 11/27/17. Follow up to 11/17/17 routine maintenance. Right front inner axle boot was found to be leaking. Dealer installed part # 044280E060, (Boot Kit, FR Drive SH)
Scraping sound noted from rear wheels of car. Rear brake pads worn to 10%. Mechanic noted that front CV joint boot had cracked. Not repairing it yet. Transmission fluid flushed.
41000 mi
Left CV Joint (should have lasted 100,000 + miles). Water pump (warranty) and tires ($800).
Hesitation problem. I bought new in 11/2007 but Toyota denied for 3years. I research on WWW & found solution. I had dealer make repairs as prescribed on WWW, now car is fine. for 3-years car was not safe could not merge on Hwy. I hated the car.
New drivers-side axle needed. Also did alignment and balance this trip.
75000 mi
US $250
Torn CV boot replaced under warranty. Car shakes under load or when accelerating. Problem worse when car warms up. Feels like a very out of balance tire/wheel but the problem comes and goes and is only noticeable when the engine is under load.
78000 mi
Torque converter replaced with redesigned unit which fixed the shaking under load.
108000 mi
US $500
Replaced boot and right front axle
65200 mi
US $3875
Transmission failure. Torque converter clutch failure leading to loss of transmission fluid, destruction of torque converter and valve body.
300 mi
Transmission repairs, multiple. Firmware reflashed. Valve body replaced. Complete transmission replacement. Issue: flaring (slipping) when upshifting, failure to engage gear at all, random rapid jumping between gears.
2500 mi
Warranty, transmission valve body to fix 3/4 flare and clunk. Also did some type of software update. Transmission is the worst shifting transmission. Hunts for gears and sometiems on downshift will slam into gear. Toyota service also leaves a lot to be
132000 mi
US $1
TSB exists. Flare when shifting from second to third shift. Should have been addressed by the dealership who sold me the car (used), but unlikely they will honor this. Repair pending.
6000 mi
Transmision shifting constantly. Will not stay in the same gear, even at highway speeds.
14000 mi
Transmission flaring when shifting between 3rd and 4th gears. TSB TC002-07 applied.
30000 mi
Applied TSB for transmission flare in v6 Camry. The transmission had already been replaced under a different TSB but was not successful.
17000 mi
Transmission flare TSB for 6 speed transmission.
6000 mi
This is the Camry XLE BTW...
I had the transmission totally replaced. TSB TC002-07. It is running excellent now. No flares/spikes between 3rd & 4th gear anymore. the also 4 wheel balanced my wheels to
8000 mi
Reflashed the Trasnsmission with a TSB.
5000 mi
unable to replicate the 3-4 transmission shift flare.
6000 mi
reflashed transmission control module for 3/4 shift flair. apparently fixed it.
15000 mi
Considerable rpm increase when 6-speed shifted from 3 to 4 gear. Upgrade in transmission software has elminated the problem.
5900 mi
Transmission ordered. Email 081807. New transmission installed Transmission reflash performed for shifting problems. Dealer says "whining" noise is normal. Other problems with shifting noted. Case with Toyota Customer Service initiated. New transmission installed.
700 mi
Transmission failed (2nd and 6th gear). Toyota knew of problem with certain lot of transmissions and replaced with new transmission. Got car back about one month later and took offer from Toyota for new Trans, purchase of extended warranty, and re-imbursm
11000 mi
This is the second transmission put in. First died at 700 miles, no 2nd and 6th gear. This time grinding noises, jerking and pulling in all gears. Dealership wasn't able to figure out what failed. Replaced with new transmission.
Notice a small drop in the hybrid coolant reservoir tank, and crusty dried pink coolant on transmission/transaxle at 99,000 miles. Dealer diagnosed coolant leaking from transmission seam. New transaxle installed by dealer.
Transimision has always acted strangly. Specific issue here is that car would have a significant delay in accelerating just after decelerating to 5 or 10 mph. Told was normal operation, but it got better after the recall reflash.
55000 mi
US $2000
Transmission fluid was dark black and only 3/4th of what should have been.
5000 mi
chek engine light, drove harshley
13000 mi
Seventh trip for transmission shifting problems such as continuous shifting on hilly terrain, downshifting after taking foot off accelerator, and delay and lurching forward from stop.
13000 mi
Transmission shifts inappropriately.
15000 mi
Ninth trip to dealer for this and similar transmission problems. No response when accelerator is pressed to the floor for several seconds only to suddenly engage and lunge the car forward.
21000 mi
Transmission not shifting correctly.
26000 mi
US $50
Erratic shifting.
136000 mi
US $120
Bad CV joint
5000 mi
TSB for transmission hesitation. Application was EXTREMELY beneficial.
A speed sensor in the trans went. The car seamed as if it were "gear hunting"
35000 mi
US $570
Entire Clutch system replaced but synchornizer in the transmission is not downshifting into 3 gear and not repaired due to cost to replace the transmission.
Throttle gave out while driving. Towed to dealership, computer part which senses if gas pedal is being pressed was replaced. Although car no longer under warranty, Toyota agreed to cover all costs due to low mileage. Car in shop for one week.
I had the air system (filter and other parts) cleaned because the engine was having a problem with keeping at constant speed (like choking), when braking or reducing pressure on the accelerator.
Right front axle boot was torn open and all of lubricating grease for CV Joint leaked out causing joint to begin deteriorating. Replaced entire axle assembly.
95000 mi
US $80
Boot bad in drivers side cv joint. Purchased a new axle for $80 and installed it myself. First money spent on the car other than maintenance in the time I have owned it.
While parking, the shifter went limp, and upon inspection the shifter cable was...simply...gone. Had it towed to Mikes Kar Kare (AAA Recommended) and it was repaired. OEM part was used upon recommendation by certified technician.
Check engine light code showed a problem with a transmission solenoid, which was then replaced & the computer reset. Check engine light did return 2 days later - however it has since gone out by itself?
176000 mi
US $1300
Transmission slipping. Need a new transmission. Dealer cost $3500,transmission shop cost $2500. Ended up finding a certified mech. from toyota to put in a used tranny for $1300. One day job, car runs fine.
85560 mi
C $500
Transmission selection cable broke at engine where it attaches to the lever to shift transmission into gear
196000 mi
US $73
Transmission fluid was leaking slowly from edges of pan. I probably loosened it up driving through a snowbank last winter. My mechanic replaced the trans filter, pan gasket and refilled it with fresh fluid. Problem solved.
153760 mi
C $90
CV outer boots replace - older ones (5-6yrs old from Edmonton) were badly cracked
outer CV boot on passenger side tore. both inner and outter CV boots replaced on passenger side.
114000 mi
US $700
2. Replaced axle shaft with new one.
99000 mi
US $650
Front right constant velocity joint failed in parking lot. Required a tow. CV joint ripped a transmission gasket, requiring a transmission fush as well.
141000 mi
US $1025
Broken/Leak/Crack in CV joint boot-right side. Removed drive axle and disassembled to clean CV joints. Repack joints with new grease, replace both CV boots on axle and reinstall drive axle.
168000 mi
Transmission went on the car, it had to be towed and we chose not to put a new transmission in due to age of car.