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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.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2012 Toyota Camry.

2012 Toyota Camry other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (79%)

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Chart based on 19 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

5000 mi Trunk pops open by itself. 

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2012 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

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

19000 mi Driver side wiper became lose and only passenger was working. 5 minutes of looking at the problem and screwing the screw down hard. problem was fixed. Just one problem but other wise everything was good. 
8000 mi Right Front Fog Light was out of alignment. 

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2012 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

178-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

62000 mi Driver window not going down straight when wet 
64000 mi Recall. The big issue is the driver side window doesn't respond right when it reasons. This time they oiled it which lasted for about 3 weeks. 
25000 mi car was missing a couple of fasteners to the rear bumper. I repaired it myself. I do not know what happened to the fasteners but the bumper nearly came off one time. 
53611 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There is an outdated security piece in the ignition switches of Toyota cars design to prevent someone from being able to jam a screwdriver in and starting the car.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. 
109000 mi

US $1700
Door malfunctioned, replaced hinge.  Seatbelt retractor replaced due to malfunction 
4200 mi Driver's seat was rocking. Seat rail replaced by dealer under warrantee. 
26000 mi Door catch started popping when opening and closing door. Drivers door. 
9000 mi Windshield spray nozzles were clogged and were not working. 
21000 mi Steel Wheels are rusting. Lug nuts are as well. Dealer spay painted wheels black. Said Lug nuts are okay. They look even worse now with black spray paint on them. Carpet on driver's side is starting to fall apart. 

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2012 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

8680 mi There was a strange smell coming from the cabin and truck that we thought might be the battery. Dealer could not determine the source of the smell. 
81840 mi

C $500
I had the dealer install LED lamps in a new headlight assembly that had been damaged by a HID lamp that had been installed by my son coming loose in the housing. Evaluation during this trip. 
81840 mi

C $150
Damaged main headlight assembly. We sourced the replacement assembly and the new LED bulbs. Dealer supplied the labour. 
34000 mi

US $10
Passenger windshield washer would not spray fluid. Routed fluid through a 3/8th's inch tee back to the right side nozzle. 
6000 mi Image in rear view mirror very distorted. 
35000 mi Windshield replaced. Dealer damaged it trying to remove the paint protectant they'd gotten on it. When I drove at night in the rain this product caused considerable smearing with the wipers on. 
44000 mi Driver's door popping when opening. Door bolts tightened. 

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2012 Toyota Camry Other Problems

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