Problems to Look Out for When Buying a Used Toyota Camry 2007-2025

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Who can talk about a Camry and remain interesting? Greg can!

[@bwest-yq3uc]

Always interesting.

[@AaronEbright]

Got the perfect voice for it.

[@DuncanCunningham]

Yes, he's back! Good to see you creating more content.

[@deepakk1347]

Where were you we missed you so much 😢

[@wholeNwon]

Facts without fluff and filler: Just what most viewers want.

[@willoverkill8461]

My sister in law has owned her 2014 Camry 4 cylinder for 10 years since new, absolutely zero major issues. I've had my 2022 Camry hybrid for 2 years, oil changes and the caliper gluides needed lubrication, and 41MPG over the last 10k miles. Our first Toyotas for both of us, we get it now!

[@tyrikriggins1807]

I have a 2014 4 cylinder camry with 270,000. Still going strong with all original major components. Fluids, belts and oil😊 and brakes is all she's needed.

[@miriamvivo4279]

Just got up and found this. My sister has a 2004 toyota camry xle v6. Ive been maintaining and repairing it.

[@joepearlzz8504]

Better than any other Camry ever made

[@riograul2043]

I used your buying guide to check for highway miles on my (new for me) 08 Sienna! Took it to my mechanic AFTER the buy, he said he couldn't find even ONE thing wrong with it! Thanks for your help, Greg!

[@victorbaird8220]

Oil change 😊

[@robertweber3140]

Personally, if you live in a rainy or humid environment, I would change ALL fluids; oil, coolant, tranny, and yes, even flush brake lines. I did this to my 2012 Avalon LTD. Bought from private own with 93K miles.

[@YourCarAngel]

Thanks for buying the guide and glad it helped you with the Sienna. I put a lot of work into writing that guide. I hope more people would use it.

[@riograul2043]

@@YourCarAngel just to be clear, I didn't do the purchased version, I watched your video where you showed on a dry erase board how A majority of highway instead of street usage can create a high mileage vehicle that still has a lot of life and quality left. The one I bought had 1. Perfectly unworn pedals (museum quality) 2. Maybe 25 tiny Rock chips on the front fascia (from High-Speed highway miles) 3. Two large Rock impacts on the lower part of the windshield 4. No wear at all on the seat belt (looks slightly less than brand new, snaps fully back after being unclicked) 5. 153,910, mi It's just like you said on the video. I drove it around a little bit, it shifts perfectly, drives pretty quietly after it warms up, and I paid only market value ($5.9k) Good deal for me, considering it was a used car lot, and I needed a safe and reliable car very badly after totaling my trusty Honda last year.

[@ozarklife9996]

1997 avalon going strong with 247000 miles on it.

[@SierraEFV99]

I owned a 2003 Camry but the 7th generation is my favorite design

[@cabaneencac5168]

Yeah espescialy the 2012-2014 . Refresh of the 2015 to 2017 only adds accentuation of the rear window surround which demolishes the original design of this generation.

[@SierraEFV99]

@@cabaneencac5168 I agree as well. The 2015-2017 from the front looks like a Corolla

[@retirednow1867]

Glad to see Greg is back

[@chocolatewheelchair]

You’re always so calm and cool and collected

[@marcelpatel9017]

Still drive my 2005 Camry fully optioned. Still solid. Over 350,000 kms and running. Toronto, Canada

[@stephendibari5010]

awesome video. your video on the 2002 ES300 with almost 600k miles is one of the reasons why i bought my 2002 ES300 3 years ago this month. I bought it as a one owner with 161K miles, it just turned 181k miles. the original owner had the timing belt/water pump and valve cover gasket all replaced at 87k miles at a lexus dealership in NJ. early next year or later this year i’ll be getting the timing belt/water pump done. best car i’ve ever owned. thank you !!

[@khakimal]

that's the one drive smoothly, and last very long if you keep maintaining regularly. ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

[@riceburner4747]

Hi Greg, not a big fan of Car Fax. Mistakes made on my record & tried to remedy by contacting them to correct, only to not correct. I do most of work myself, so I have a log book that I document ALL work MYSELF. You give such great advice. I took your advice on cleaning engine bay on Prii, & u have won my respect. Already sub'd & gave u a 👍

[@beefbottom]

Own a 2013 Passat VR6. Zero issues. Also owned a 2018 Toyota Sienna which needed an engine out service to stop an oil leak.

[@senatorchinchilla5389]

What gets me about the 2AZ is that they had just *finally* fixed the 1zz rings and oil consumption by around 2003. Then they started all over again.

[@khakimal]

2007 model got problem with ring (2nd ) that's make piston not tight enough and consume oil , 2002-2006 doesn't have that problem at all. I have 4 Camry from 2002-2006 still run like a champ ( 180k miles is the lowest one and highest one I own now 250k miles) just change oil and brake regularly and go.

[@trippa702]

It was only a couple of days ago, I was searching through your channel for a Camry video. What timing! Thanks Greg, you’re a legend

[@davidcollier1207]

Prospective Camry buyers are also good looking! Great content. Thanks Greg...from Australia.

[@TheSkyline5467]

Good to see you active again sir. With the way the economy is, people with your type of experience and knowledge about used cars are needed more than ever .

[@kw7796]

My 2011 4 cylinder camry was passed to son, who kept for 4 years then gave it to my niece. Almost zero problems! 270k miles

[@LukeSimpson]

Greeeg! Glad to see you posting. Writing this from our 2005 Highlander Limited, bought largely thanks to you. Favorite car we’ve ever owned!

[@joepearlzz8504]

How long have you had it. I’m considering this car, but it gets bad gas mileage and gas prices are high now

[@LukeSimpson]

@@joepearlzz8504 4.5 years now. Love it so much, the mpg doesn’t bother us. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LukeSimpson]

@@joepearlzz8504 Also, we’ve never had a car payment on it, which helps offset gas costs.

[@josephkelleher8820]

Test drove a Camry a couple of years ago and the 8 speed tranny was constantly hunting for gears during the entire test drive. Couldn't wait to get that car back to the dealership and return home in my 12' Altima whose transmission has been bulletproof and is now in it's 13th year of service.

[@SunofYork]

We bought out two camrys in 2007 ..his and hers... In 15 years the total repairs were ONE sun visor. No oil use problems... I did ALL maintenance... Now I run an ex-lease (not me) 2nd hand 2017 Camry (love it) and my wife has a new 2024 Camry...

[@miguelsalazar3239]

2007 camry V6 337,XXX miles. No issues, transmission is like new. Other than routine maintenance, best decision buying I've made.

[@sohaibyounus]

Great video! Glad to know I am not the only one who likes this design of the new Camry!

[@briantoblerone9625]

I have a 2007 Camry with a V6 2GR-FE engine. I've had it for 17 years. It sounds a little ticky when cold...especially in the winter but as soon as it warms up, it runs perfectly. It has never leaked oil and has had no major issues. I did have to repair the steering return line as well as a an oil seal... I forget which one... but it was not that expensive. Love the car...super reliable. And it has 144,000 miles and have never changed the transmission fluid.... I was warned not to at this point. There is is some slippage when it's real cold but other than that, it works fine.

[@striderwolf687]

Always watch when you drop a new one!!!

[@matthewoluwaseyi835]

A simplified Toyota Camry Course. One can open a Camry repair shop after watching this video. Thumbs up

[@stevep5736]

You are back !!! Finally!! We missed your videos dude !

[@neilquinn]

IMO everyone should be trying to buy 2017/2018+ when safety features significantly improved across most vehicles. The TNGA platform improvements are nice as well.

[@buttmanY]

We need new car buyers in the market. The older cars were so well made. Who has the money?

[@mohammedosman88]

Thanks Greg! Love your show! Can you please make a video about the Mazda CX-5 2018 + ?

[@jotu173]

At 7:17 you say "you have to check the transmission fluid" and show a picture of a dipstick. I am 99% sure that the generation of Camry that you are talking about, and (sadly) most of the other years, do NOT have a dipstick for their transmission. Is your video in error for showing the dipstick, or am I wrong?

[@TaylorZ2]

If there's a rattle, prepare for battle LOL!! That's so true though. Excellent video, thanks.

[@JohnSmith-cb5nk]

Car Angel thanks for returning… keep this style and substance recipe… it is appreciated!

[@PPL1151]

I have the 2012 Camry XLE hybrid, best car I ever have for 12 years. No major issues except change the gasoline reading gauge four years ago. I also change the engine oil every 5 K or every 5-6 months which ever come first and transmission fluid when it turned 50K miles . I give this car to my daughter in college and she is happy to drive around town with 110K miles and still running strong

[@Rayankady]

Any problem with the hybrid system? I'm planning on buying 2014 hybrid also.

[@GlennC789]

Yaaay! New Car Angel video. Even though I'll never buy a Toyota Camry.

[@JuliodelaVega-h7l]

I've missed your videos. Really enjoy the show, TY.

[@daverichardson3128]

Greg is the best. Been really wanting one of these videos with all the generations of the Rav4!

[@JerryMiah-rn4ss]

Hey it's Peter Fonda!! Easy Rider to Camry Driver😅. Thank you Greg, as a 7th gen Camry owner, i found your video very interesting, informative and well paced as you compared the generations. So just like a Camry, while your info was mostly great quality and reliable,i believe you displayed an ATF dipstick in reference to generations equipped with "sealed transmissions". I so appreciate that you stressed the more frequent oil/tranny fluid change beyond factory recommendations, well done! On a side note, at video opening, was really fascinated while viewing the side by side images of Camry generations with their respective HP ratings over the years. Was so disappointed when abruptly ended at 2001. If for whatever reason you ever do another one, please be all generational inclusive. Also if possible, edit the images to be larger and inclusive of estimated MPG and engine sizes in addition to the HP ratings you posted. So just like my Camry, enjoyed your vid presentation, subscribed and looking forward to many more enjoyable and reliable miles down the road. Happy motoring 🚘⛽👍

[@Jedi_Luke]

We're in the market for a Camry and I planned on watching several videos today on the common problems, but your video was so well explained that I don't even need to watch any others.

[@emynovs1310]

After a very long time Greg is back

[@SUB-Entertainment]

I have 2010 lexus 5th gen with 2gfr-fe engine. Yes heard it is known to have vvti failure i change oil around 3k and also sometime flush in between. No cold start issues but keeping an eye and trying to avoid by frequent oil change which does not cost much when doing yourself ( around 25 to 30 dollars). I live in Arizona so also keeping any eye on any coolant leaks. I flushed coolant around 110k without any issue. I also one time flushed transmission ( using return line) and once time drain and refill. It is running smoothly. I noticed the engine mounts are getting harder because of arizona heat still good though. Plan is to replace them at the end of this year or sometime next year. Overall still running smoothly at 130k. I alao changed spark plugs around 110 k. I bought it at 90k miles with all oil change and maintenance record available from lexus dealer. This engine if taken care earlier than recommended can survive till 300k without any issue. Thanks foe the video it is helpful...

[@frixto]

One of the finest in the business! Great work

[@jawbone1218]

Greg is back

[@afzalshaikh2128]

Yay! Any car angel video is a good video. Keep it going

[@OldDood]

We have a 2007 Camry XLE Loaded except for NAV. It has the 3.5L Engine and the 6 Speed Transmission. It is still quite fast. 0-60mph in just a hair over 6 seconds. The only thing we had a small problem with was on a Cold Start it would slip between 2nd and 3rd gear. Just once at start up and not again until the next Cold Start Up. (This was a Common Problem back then) The Service Director at the Dealership replace my whole transmission instead of just the Torque Converter which I believe was the 'Repair' at the time. Never had a problem since. We now have owned this car for 17 years and my Wife will NOT give it up. She loves 'Her Camry'. Especially the 6 Disc CD Changer. (I like that as well) This was our first Toyota. Up to that point we only owned GM Vehicles. Mainly Buick. However as much as I like the Ride of my Buick Vehicles they had way to many repairs. Many were just silly/stupid repairs. Too many to go into here. My only regret after all this time is that we did not purchase Toyota sooner. After looking back I would have loved owning a mid-1990s Camry Station Wagon. From what I have learned they are a very good vehicle. Even an 'Double Wiper' on the Rear Window.

[@DrEvilTag]

I have an 07 XLE V6 as well but with the navigation, it’s been dead reliable too, only thing is I changed the VVTI oil line to all metal before it ruptured but that’s it, one radiator too and per carfax, one water pump was done as well, I bought the car used in October 2021 and only had 37k miles, currently sitting at 101k miles.

[@savjottoor7910]

Nice to have you back! A video for a lexus gas please

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

Here in Southern Ontario, there are so many 2007 Toyota Camrys for sale on Autotrader. All of them are certified, but all of them are also extreme oil burners, so you will need to replace your spark plugs and catalytic converter every 50,000 miles if you keep that junker that long.

[@njsongwriter]

We have a 2009 RAV4 which had the 2.5 liter AR FE engine in the 2009 model instead of in the 2010 model year like the Camry. The maintenance schedule for ours was for an oil change every 5,000 miles not every 10,000 as you said for the Camry... Our RAV4 has just over 101,000 miles. I understand that the cold rattle at start up doesn't happen till around 150,000 miles. So we have another two to four years yet. Ours uses zero oil between changes so maybe it will go even longer without any problem. Oil analysis shows the oil to be very clean at the 5,000 mile oil change interval. But if the actuator gear needs to be replaced, I'm prepared to pay $700 to $800 dollars to have it done by AMD at TCCN Auto Repair in the Chicago area. He shows in a video how to do it and he is a certified Toyota technician (and he's OCD when it comes to doing the job correctly.) His channel is The Car Care Nut.

[@carlosbright9615]

I purchased my certified 2017 Camry in 2019 paying cash. I have maintained my 2017 Camry keeping it nice and clean with normal maintenance service. My Camry runs and looks like a new Camry. During the Covid pandemic, the Toyota dealership were offering to purchase my 2017 Camry SE paying more money than I paid. Now Toyota is trying to get me to trade in my 2017 for a new 2024 Camry. I said no because my 2017 SE Camry is running like a new Camry without any car notes.😂

[@bkrishman]

Exactly my mindset right now! Hopefully purchasing a 2017 Toyota Camry SE within the next month

[@dixonrenyin95ugo]

Nice to see again Greg, thanks for the great analysis

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

I have an issue of falling for cars that have been badly treated, if you know what I mean...

[@JDMJACOB1]

Perfect!! I’m looking into these models!!

[@EvanLeConey]

Nothing but straight facts, love it

[@itzjdub282]

This information is invaluable

[@richardmorse5307]

Glad to see you back as I always liked your videos.

[@bjyuong]

long time no see, love your content, ww need more vids ❤

[@missaneido7417]

Excellent presentation and content. Thank you

[@Motiahmed330]

Great detail as usual. Thanks for such a great video . I'll just avoid that whole camry generation 2007-2011 to be safe . Pls make a video on the Avalon and an updated on es350 !!!

[@frankanderson4176]

Please remember, he said 2010-2011 were good. I've owned the 2011 4 cyl. and passed it along to my son at 170K when I bought a 2019 Camry. He still drives it daily and it's approaching 240K. Zero repairs during all this time, it has been flawless. He drives it nonstop frequently btwn Atlanta & Austin. Oil changes happen at 5K w/o fail. I rode with him in it at Christmas last year & it's still buttery-smooth. I love my 2019 SE and plan to keep it forever. Again, don't rule out the 2010-11.

[@ishakshamsudin8585]

I have been driving 2010 camry 4 cylinder for 14 years only spend on oil changes(fully synthetic) every 5k km or 7 months whichever comes earlier. The one to watch is 2007 2008 and 2009.

[@aprilsundae7503]

I have a 2007 Camry hybrid and I love it

[@chadnmelissa8830]

Would love to see your video and opinion of the generation of the 5sfe engine specifically 1997-2001. What to look out for and how to make it more reliable. Thanks for the videos Greg!

[@YourCarAngel]

Great suggestion! As soon as I get a good one from that generation I’ll be doing just that.

[@childrey14]

I own a 2014 Camry SE. Never has it let me down. It

[@johnyon123]

he is on top of all Toyotas

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

If you check the forums, you will see that people are still complaining of oil consumption in the 2AR-FE once the milage gets a little high -- this time due to cylinder wall scoring, rather than low tension piston rings.

[@njsongwriter]

We have just over 101,000 miles on ours and so far it uses zero oil between 5,000 mile oil changes and an oil analysis finds zero problems. Ours is a 2009 RAV4 with the 2AR FE engine. How high do you consider a "little high" for mileage?

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

@@njsongwriter - If memory serves me correctly the forums were saying like 100+K, but check for yourself. And like I said, this time the consumption is due to cyl wall scoring, rather than stuck low tension piston rings.

[@acornsucks2111]

Good content. Maybe better to break it down by years. You covered a lot of territory.

[@tianh2002]

Im gonna need greg service for buying used sienna 2017 soon. The dealer always have addon and I'm bad at negotiating.

[@timwhitehead7213]

Great video, but you didn't mention any issues with the 8th gen besides hunting for gears. So they are bullet proof? Thanks Tim. .

[@johnfiecko5932]

Glad your back and love to see more Camry videos!

[@aprilsundae7503]

I have a 2007 camry hybrid i bought the hybrid one because 1 i never had a hybrid and 2 i dont have to change my oil that much

[@carmelite2535]

Just commenting to help your channel grow.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Beautiful place to shoot a video!

[@YourCarAngel]

That’s the front of my office.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@YourCarAngel 😲

[@joaquinpinon2872]

Thanks for the great info, really appreciate it. Blessings

[@AaronEbright]

I havent taken mine up a hill yet to see if it hunts for a gear if it does ill lock it in.

[@sacausa]

Thank you Greg ❤

[@chris-zu6sf]

I'm looking over a 2014 Toyota Camry SE V6. When the car is idle, I can turn the steering wheel with no play and no clunking sound, but when I am driving, I hear and feel a quiet knocking sound felt near inside the steering wheel. Do you know what this can be?

[@Jake-rs2fc]

I had a 2010 Camry XLE and hit a deer in it. It had a 2-AR FE in it. Same engine as my 2017 LE that I have now.

[@Herlongian]

Problems to look for when buying a early Gen 3 Prius and all Prius V. Head gasket (this problem has created a cottage industry), Inverter failure (covered by Toyota-includes all earlier gen 3 Prius and all Prius V), and excessive oil consumption (1 quart of oil needed per week!). My 2013 Prius V had all 3 of these issues. How many people can say a Toyota was the worse car they ever owned?

[@martinmuller6760]

Very good videos, but half year oil change is really not needed.!!

[@steveo5174]

Great video. Well presented and very informative, however I feel like you barely touched on the hybrids, and the hybrid was available earlier than 2017 also.

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

Today is my 13s 11 year anniversary LE 4 cylinder strong as a bull nothing major what so ever has happened they just run and run just do basic maintenance

[@harveyimplom5239]

My 2017 LE 4 cyl has No A/T dipstick that you failed to mention my friend has a 2005 also does not have an A/T dipstick; therefor the average owner cannot check the fluid level. You should mention that next time.

[@JerryMiah-rn4ss]

I had a 2005 2.4L 4 banger, it had traditional dipstick for the 5 speed automatic transmission, did your friend somehow have a different engine/tranny combo in his 2005?

[@RJ-vo5kg]

Which is better for reliability 2017 camry 4 cylinder or hybrid?

[@billlyon7696]

2015 Camry hybrid xle 252,000-ish miles, zero major issues, daily driver for me and not changing anytime soon

[@Rayankady]

Oh wow nice. Any problems with the hybrid system? I'm planning to buy a 2014-15 hybrid camry also. But I'm tempted about the battery for the hybrid. Is it better of getting the 4cyl or V6 version?

[@billlyon7696]

@@Rayankady zero problems for me 😎

[@Rayankady]

@@billlyon7696 nice thank you for the fast reply🫡

[@MorganWhitten]

Wow, what a great video!!! Very informative!!

[@Dubtoy94]

Such a great video!!!

[@Sc0rpic0m]

My toyota dealer told me 15.000 KM oil changes are fine with full synthetic but after also the car care nut telling 5000 m (8000 km) I think i'l opt for that option instead. I have a VVT-IE yaris.

[@ThienTran-ko5xy]

if you change oil at 5000 miles or early your car engine last longer than you change oil at 15.000 km so if you want your car last longer you need to change oil at 8000km

[@dannyboots]

Excellent video

[@cabaneencac5168]

The Direct Shift-8AT is afflicted with the following problems : Slow shifting behavior when coming to a stop. Transmission shifting hesitation under partial and full throttle. Jerky and/or harsh shifting behavior . The solution that Toyota provided is a ECU software update which continues to make customers dissatisfied especially those owners of the first year of this transmission on the Camry i.e. '18 .

[@cerinawoehrley4199]

I got a 16 camry at 115.000 miles all good with no big problem and now got a 21 lexus is 300 with the v6 so far so good now with it to..

[@msmarshall854]

OLDER CAMRY'S-----had such wonderful visibility. The new 2025 Camry has reduced visibility, a real bummer in my humble opinion.

[@ryanshawgeneration2704]

Was the pre-facelift Toyota Camry XV50 manufactured & sold outside the United States in 2015 while only the facelift version of the Toyota Camry XV50 was manufactured & sold in the United States in 2015?

[@Astrox326]

Thinking on buying a 2012 camry 227k miles is that still good for a camry ive never had a vehicle before this would be my first one i just want something reliable to get to work and back home everyday

[@dat219]

What about a 2007 6 cylinder Camry. Any problems to look for

[@rodrigoelgu]

this guy knows his shit.

[@rjakob8073]

My current Camry, is a v6, 3.5L engine. It was built in the U.S. (YUK), in 2013. I purchased it in 2016, and during this entire time, I've had to replace the alternator and the battery. Outside of the regular maintenance schedule, I have not had any major issues. As I understand it the Camry, v6, 3.5L engine is going away in 2024. In 2025, all new Camrys will be Hybrids. No, thank you.

[@msmarshall854]

QUESTION--I always thought it was the other way around, that CarFax pays to have repair shops and dealerships report to them thus sucking up the data and making CarFax more relevant. It's actually a mutually beneficial relationship but I always assumed CarFax offered incentives and/or pay of some kind.. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@mss627]

You don't like the "Hoover Vacuum" grill?

[@OnlyMeee-ie3dw]

My 2020 Camry with that crappy 8 speed was the biggest pile of junk I've ever had. I used to joke the windshield wipers were the only thing that still worked right until they started acting up. A mechanic at the dealer told me they get lots of complaints about the 2018 and up Camry's but it probably won't leave me on the side of the road. Something you didn't mention was Toyota quietly replacing tens of thousands of the 4 cylinder engines because of bad castings in 2020. If it leaked oil through the casting it was replaced. Mine smelled like hot antifreeze so Toyota put block sealer in behind my back. It was up to the customer to find the problem. Newer Toyota's are throwaway pieces of junk. You can't rebuild any of the drive train because Toyota made it to minimal standards to save weight. Overheat the engine? New engine costing thousands. I paid extra to buy a Toyota because I still trusted their products back then. I went from a Toyota lover to a hater. Toyota wouldn't or couldn't fix that garbage car. Stick with a pre 2018 Camry. Those were bullet proof. Toyota quality has taken a serious dive recently. It started with the Camry in 2018.

[@motleydude73]

Utter rubbish

[@ishfakuzzamanchoudhury161]

I have 2017 camry se and mileage is 125k now. i just changed suspension both side . I can tell my will go another 150k .so cheap maintenance

[@dumindacooray]

People say Camrys are reliable.. But it seems like Corollas has very few problems comparing to these..

[@benfranklin3638]

I thought I'd be more frugal and traded in my 2016 Mercedes for a 2011 Camry v6, I've regretted it ever since. Not only is the car plain and boring, but I've had huge repair bills due to the HVAC system. I had the bad luck to have the infamous "vent/blend door actuator" thing break and had to take the whole dash off to the firewall - twice...then the evaporate blew....the blower has never really worked right. Most shops won't even do that repair...it's pain. The theory by the techs thing the previous owner was so frugal they never turned the AC on...ever. I should have kept my E350...never had one single problem with that car.