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My new 2014 Camry vibrated, initially now better,
ukier, Orland Park, IL, 02/15/2015
updated 08/19/2024
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
113 of 120 people found this review helpful
Purchased new 2014.5 Camry SE automatic. Noticed vibration at light throttle auto trans upshifts. Toyota has acknowledged this problem in 2012-2014 Camry automatics and has issued an LSC Limited service campaign to fix software. Took my car back to dealer at 200, 500 and 1300 miles and I keep getting the this is"normal" story. Well, vibration at upshifts, and for several miles at low rpm when driving in the 40-50 mph range is not acceptable. Heading to arbitration as I hate driving the car. Be careful when purchasing, take a long test drive. Make sure that at low rpms doesn't shake test on a smooth stretch of road so you can tell its not just road bumps. UPDATE By the time arbitration was held, vibration was much improved. Arbitrator would not drive car, so he had no way of feeling what I was concerned about. I lost and no action was taken. Now it 11,500 miles, much improved, just a slight vibration when running at low rpm 12-1500 when car is cold and is in 5th or 6th idling along at 50 mph. At this point I'll probably live with it as I do like the look and feel of the car. Used no oil between 5,000 mile oil changes . Ride is a bit harsh as it is an SE model but the lousy OEM Turanza El-400 tires may be the reason. See reviews on this tire. Now at 5 years and 28,000 miles I have to say I like the car and will keep it. No further trans vibrations and firm SE suspension has softened up a little. Will replace tires with better MIchelins. OIl changes and filters only no reliability issues. Update at 4 years and 21000 miles. No service needed, rattle free, 34 MPG on a long trip at 75-80 mph. TRansmission issues have gone away. Still not sure if I want to keep the car past the 5 year drive train warranty as I still have visions of ground up metal pieces circulating in the trans fluid. After almost 6 years and 30K, no longer concerned about trans. Shifts very smoothly and crisply. Decided to keep past initial 5 year warranty. No problems. Change oil myself now, air and cabin filters only other replacements needed and were easy and cheap. Ride has softened up slightly so I.m now glad I stayed with SE over LE.City/Highway mix driving of 10-15 miles or less is till around 28 MPG. UPDATE: 2/18/2021 Not driving much due to COVID. Car has 32K miles. No repairs ever. I now change the oil annually. Essentially 0 oil consumption. Car still very solid,no rattles or annoyances. Due to very cold weather 0 F was able to notice that car has exceptional cold weather performance. Warms up and shifts well. I'm past worrying about the initial trans shudder. At some point may do an early trans fluid drain and fill. After 51,000 miles still no repairs. Replaced coolant as almost 10 years old now. Still very solid, rattle free, no rust or paint problems, interior still looks grear.
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2014.5 Camry SE
Tom Klein, Ft Mitchell, KY, 04/03/2018
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
The front end of the car sets low, which is not a serious problem, but you have to be careful approaching parking bumpers and curbs. This model lacked blind spot monitoring, which I wish I had. Major reasons for buying: Cost: Stickered for $25,000' I bought it for $20,000 plus sales tax. Gas mileage, which I track carefully, 28 mpg city or stop and go driving, 36 Mpg highway driving. Operating cost is minimal, oil change and tire rotation only expense in first 35,000 miles. Car handles extremely well on on all surfaces. Minor cabin noise is only noticeable if stereo is off. Roomy interior and trunk.
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Best car ever for this class!
tbowen, Hot Springs National Park, AR, 09/27/2014
updated 03/27/2017
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
So here is my story...I am a home health nurse and do LOTS of driving. Had a 2012 Fusion used with less than 30,000 miles on it. What a piece of junk! Had transmission problems that they can't seem to fix in the Fusions. So I traded it in for a Camry. Wow! What a difference! I LOVE my Camry. I test drove the Camry LE and XLE and did not like them at all, felt underpowered and boring. I test drove the SE and fell in love. The power in this 4 cylinder is remarkable, I thought I was driving a 6 cylinder! I am getting 30 mpg in mixed driving, upwards of 40 + mpg on highway. This is one solid car and just quality built. You just can't beat a Toyota!!! Update 2016-I have over 30,000 miles on the Camry and of course being a Toyota, not a single problem. I have changed jobs and don't drive as far these days so my plan is to have this car for many many years. It is a true pleasure to drive and handles so well, I feel "safe" even in rain and mountainous roads, this SE grips the road. The SE Camry is an awesome car, you do lose the softer ride you get in the more luxury XLE on bumps but the handling is worth it. I love the half leather half cloth seats and styling of my Camry too. I have had many compliments on this car. The only negative I can say is the exterior dents very easily, I don't drive my Camry to the grocery store because of this. At work, I park far away from other cars. Update March 2017-I was asked to update my review: Nothing has changed, still the best car in its class in my opinion. No problems mechanically at all. I have 41,500 miles on the odometer. Overall mileage is around 34 mpg mixed driving! Love that! I really need an SUV as I can't haul as much in a car. But because I love this car so much, I can't bring myself to trade it. Oh there is one issue, it seems Toyota made so many of these cars and flooded the market, the resell value is terrible! I did go test drive a Highlander and was offered trade-in value of about half what I paid for the Camry initially! That's a loss of half in 3 years! Ouch! So if you are in the market for a Camry, you can buy a slightly used one for cheap! Great for the buyer but really bad for owners. ) :
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My 5th vehicle, my 2nd Camry
wbrem588, Indianapolis, IN, 05/09/2017
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
After having a great experience with my 2001 4-cylinder Camry (which I still own - soon to be passed onto my sister (216,000 miles by the way!)), I just couldn't bring myself to purchase a new (to me) mid-size sedan that wasn't named Camry. While the Camry has always been called bland, and "an appliance," this generation of Camry is probably the best looking one, in my biased opinion. The SE trim is just so understated and sharp looking, from the low-profile rear spoiler to the reshaped front and rear bumpers, and the black-tinted headlight bezels and chrome exhaust tip, these little details just bring the look of the Camry together really, really well. The only thing I would change about the exterior appearance would be the wheels. They're very clean looking, but the charcoal 18" wheels on the V6 SE models are damn good looking. The interior is also very understated, with a clean and ergonomically biased design. Interior quality has been top notch so far! All buttons and logos are very easy to read and are located in logical spots on the dash and steering wheel. The gauges are very large and easy to read, and the 2 small LCD screens on the dash are just as easy to read. The steering wheel feels nice in the hands, and the grip bolster extensions feel just as good, and the paddle shifters are a very nice touch. The 6.1" touchscreen is very easy to read (can you see a pattern yet?), is very responsive, and the Bluetooth works like a charm. I do also appreciate the very deep center console, and the damped glove box. The seats are shaped nicely, and are comfortable, but I do notice on longer drives a little bit of pain in my back (I'm 6'3", 290 lbs.). I will play with the lumbar adjustment each time, and that seems to do the trick. My thought is that I just haven't adjusted fully to how these seats fit me, and perhaps I'll get used to it over time. It's a very minor gripe to me. The 2.5 4-cylinder and 6-speed auto combination have been rock solid in the month I've owned the car, and the oil is still easy to change! (albeit with a couple of added steps compared to my 2001). It's a very peppy little engine, and will satisfy the majority of those who drive it (but by all means, get the 3.5 if you can!). Other than that minor thing concerning the seat comfort, I have zero complaints about my 2014 Camry otherwise. I love this thing, and I always look forward to driving it everyday. I plan on owning it for quite awhile, at the very least until it's paid off, but even then I'll probably still hang onto it. People say there is a reason for why those who have owned a Toyota once always buy them again. They're damn good vehicles, and have that rock-solid reputation for reliability to show for it. The Camry isn't flashy, and yeah, everyone and their mother drives one, but there's a reason for that. When shopping for a mid-sizer, a Camry should always be on your list for consideration.
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The Best Camry of them All. The 2014 SE
abeman, Memphis, TN, 12/09/2014
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is my third Camry, 2014, 2001 and 1995. And without question the Best Camry of them all. This car has Speed, Comfort and Supreme handling. The three major components as well as interior and exterior styling. The car is fast for a 4 cylinder and provides great mileage. Its comfortable with its basic seats. The handling is superb in the corners and at high speed. The gauges are large and easy to see. The bluetooth and the rear view camera are the best features I have seen in a car and they all came standard. I chose no options and this car has more than enough features. The Michelins tires are a bit noisy on the highway and I think the Bridgestone will be a better replacement.