2005 Toyota Camry

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2005 Toyota Camry Owner Ratings (4 ratings)

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2005 Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry Owner Reviews (43 reviews)

corollaman704 2002 Toyota Camry Charlotte, NC January 30, 2010 20:18
2002 Toyota Camry

great car!!!

Bushman 2008 Toyota Camry West Des Moines, IA January 23, 2010 10:39
2008 Toyota Camry

This is the second Camry of this style I own. I've been very pleased with it. The only gripe I have is that it is slow to get moving. Also when it gets cold it shakes a bit like a manual transmission does when the revs are too low...this is an automatic transmission however.

tcbrown 2008 Toyota Camry Woodstock, VA January 07, 2010 19:52
2008 Toyota Camry

What a gutless wonder. It is loud, and handles like a bucket of water. the seats are not comfortable. This car has just reminded me to keep buying american.

fourknuckle 1991 Toyota Camry New Albany, IN January 03, 2010 15:47
1991 Toyota Camry

Reason I rated exhaust low is the prices of the parts. They seem to be higher than most. I bought the car from a friend for $300. Front left bearing was shot, replaced it for $25. The cat converter is clogged, $400 for a new one and the flex pipe is shot $194 for one of those. Other than that the cars runs fine and suspention is in good condition. Not bad for a car this old and with 200,000 miles on it.

abcnerdd 1996 Toyota Camry Mankato, MN December 11, 2009 16:12
1996 Toyota Camry

very reliable car. great city/highway mpg. drive in snow great. the only problem with camrys are that they have a egr problem; with high mileage, most of them idles and stall a lot.

1384 2005 Toyota Camry Orlando, FL December 10, 2009 06:19
2005 Toyota Camry

I have this 2005 since new and is the best investment i have made ever.

SteveBC 2006 Toyota Camry Philadelphia, PA November 17, 2009 16:16
2006 Toyota Camry

This is my wife's car. She does a lot of driving and the car has been very reliable. I think the paint job could be better, but engine and transmission have been great. In 47000 miles, we've changed brakes, oil changes and tires. Not bad!

Andamo 2002 Toyota Camry Sarver, PA November 09, 2009 16:34
2002 Toyota Camry

We bought our 2002 Camry SE new in October of 2002. The car must have been someplace and the acid rain had all the flat surfaces marked. The dealership tried to do something with it, but it was a lost cause. My wife hit a deer with it and that got the hood, right front fender and right side door repainted. The bodyshop buffed out the entire car and the marked sections looked good.....for a while. The car has 54K miles on it now and I just replaced the rotors and pads and belts. The rotors were rusted so bad the car had a shimmy like a wheel being out of balance. I replaced the rotors with Centric rotors. They have a coating that supposed to stave off the rust. Here in Western Pennsylvania they use salt and anti skid like there's no tomorrow ! The car had a oxygen sensor go out early and that's been the extent of any problems. We bought a new Hyundai Azera in the fall of 2007, so the Camry is now mine. We wanted another Camry but couldn't deal with Toyota at all. Every winter I put on a set of 4 Blizzaks on steel rims and the car acts like it has 4WD !

Ekimg 1995 Toyota Camry Tucson, AZ November 09, 2009 07:25
1995 Toyota Camry

I bought this 1995 Camry LE V6 new and have diligently maintained it. I have done all the maintenance that the manufacturer recommends. We've babied the car; there isn't a ding on the vehicle. At 72627 miles I had to have the transmission rebuilt. At 73864 miles it needed a new steering rack. At 75931 miles there was a gas smell coming from the rear of the car. It was intermittent, so I put up with it for a while because the shop couldn't identify the problem. Then it got worse and, at 100212 miles, it was diagnosed as having a gas tank issue. I was told I needed to have the tank repaired or replaced. The repair didn't work, so now I will need to have the gas tank replaced. I have never, ever had any of these kinds of problems on any of my cars (Plymouth, Accord, Toyota Celica, Olds Cutlass, VW bug, 2 Chev Impalas, Chev Malibu, Volvo 240DL) in the past. We bought the Camry because of what we thought would be a reliable car, but it's turned out to be a lemon. By the way, the car runs real nice, but I'm still concerned that the transmission is running on borrowed time. With the problems this car has had, I've convinced my wife to try a Honda Accord next time around.

bobgeneral 1997 Toyota Camry Boynton Beach, FL November 05, 2009 22:01
1997 Toyota Camry

I bought this vehicle with 24,000 miles on it. It now has 120,000. It just keeps running. I chage the oil according to the manual and use regular gas. I have replaced the brakes once, I'm on my second set of tires, I alligned the front end once, the AC blows ice cold and I never touched it, the power windows still work but they are slowing down. and all exterior lights work but I did have to change a few bulbs. This car is 12 years old I have put very little money into repairs and it still gets me the 48 miles to work and back every day. It's not the flashiest babe magnet on the road but it is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.

99 camry 1999 Toyota Camry Greenwich, OH September 25, 2009 12:51
1999 Toyota Camry

my dad owns this type of camry which is a 1999
camry 4 door sedan type LE It was rarley used untill we got by our grandparents and has 3225.4 miles on it fot the odmeter overall i love the styles of 99 camry especaily the gold color which is our color my dad is going to pass it on to me when i can drive god bless the camry

P.s.I don`t like the years 01-10 camry models the style is discusting to me i prefer 1990-2000. thank you

dallask 2002 Toyota Camry Martinez, CA September 05, 2009 02:29
2002 Toyota Camry

at 108000 miles it blew a head gasket and stripped the head bolts. The check engine lite did not come on until the damage was done. Repair shop says rebore (?not the word they used) head bolts and we won't guarantee any work or put a different motor in it. (New or used.) called this motor a "disposable" one that toyota put in lots of 2002 era camrys. This Camry has been a disaster. Other mild problems previously.

Clynelish 1997 Toyota Camry Delran, NJ August 16, 2009 08:06
1997 Toyota Camry

A bad year and a problematic car. Toyota scrimped that year (Defroster lines only go halfway down on back light , for instance) and they must have cut costs in the engine and brakes especially. Maybe I'm getting taken by unscrupulous repair shops, but I've put three sets of rotors on this car, I'm headed to my THIRD water pump, the radiator cracked and front and rear anti-sway bars had to be replaced --- all very expensive. Mileage has been disappointing, 23 mpg at best with the auto. trans. vs 31+ mpg on my old 1987 Camry with a manual trans., a much better vehicle. I'm at the 154K mark and it drives well, but that's when it's not in the repair shop. The Japan-built radio in the '87 was also better than the Delco crap in this '97. What was Toyota thinking? Right now it's cheaper to repair, 'til I can save enough for something better. Send me a bailout, Obama!

k_surp 1997 Toyota Camry New Braunfels, TX August 07, 2009 09:00
1997 Toyota Camry

My wife drives a '97 camry v6 with 180,000 and still running strong. Her dad bought the car with 90,000 miles on it and between he and I, all we've ever done is a regular oil change and air filter change. does anyone have any tips or advice on service or replacments I should do? surp516@yahoo.com

Jaypan 2005 Toyota Camry Bloomington, IN July 28, 2009 17:25
2005 Toyota Camry

Bought this 4 cylinder Camry in 2005 brand new. Steering wheel is loose and not firm. Took it to dealer several times but he says it is ok to have a loose steering...Car runs good, no complaint.

Capn Vic 2001 Toyota Camry Woodbridge, VA July 28, 2009 10:12
2001 Toyota Camry

I purchased this car in 2003, It gets very good gas mileage. And has been reliable. I have had the transmission seal and oil pan seals replaced by the dealership, while the car was under warranty. Tire wear is good. I seem to be having a problem with the water pump, but its about time to replace it, as well as the timing belt. I have changed the oil regularly. and I recently had the transmission fluids replaced. Still runs as good when I got it at 27,000 miles.

williegee 2005 Toyota Camry Bronx, NY July 27, 2009 14:13
2005 Toyota Camry

bought this car brand new within the first two years noticed excessive front tire wear with less than 5000 miles and a continued knocking in the steering column when wheel is turned and no one knows whats wrong but the forums have the same complaints.This car is not good on gas.So far everything else is operating well.interior compartment noisy so if you want quietness in your car cabin,forget about it!!Vehicle mileage now is 17000 miles so imagine down the road...

Joey D 1997 Toyota Camry Port Saint Lucie, FL June 29, 2009 08:08
1997 Toyota Camry

I have over 137,000 miles on my Camry. I have replaced the rack and pinion, and brakes.
It just keeps going. In the past, I have put over 250 miles per day, with no problems.
Great car!

robnatlanta 1993 Toyota Camry Lilburn, GA May 26, 2009 16:25
1993 Toyota Camry

Excellent workhorse 5-spd manual going strong at 286,000 miles. Replaced clutch at 125,000 and 225,000 miles. Distributor replaced at 225,000 and 250,000 (rebuilt part didn't last too long) but the new one works fine now. A/C compressor replaced with junkyard model at about 210,00 miles and still blows cold, cold air. Spark plug wires replaced at 120,000 and 240,000 miles. Plugs I replace every 20,000-30,000 just to keep it clean. Little things like the drivers doorlock tempermental since 1995, but hit it to snap it closed. Guess that's why someone traded it in when it was 2 years old, and I picked it up as the second owner.

lovemycamry 2004 Toyota Camry Greenwood, SC April 26, 2009 12:49
2004 Toyota Camry

Like all the Toyotas i've owned. This is a great car with very smooth handling on the road. After five years, only problem thus far is A/C blowing warm air. I haven't taken it to the dealer yet but according to the owners manual, no indication it will be a major repair.

Dr. Phil 2007 Toyota Camry Avon, IN April 11, 2009 08:13
2007 Toyota Camry

This is a dream to drive and ride in. We had the windows tinted dark and that made it a real eye stopper. The CD & sound system is beautiful. Great gas mileage - 33mpg. Lots of room. A Keeper.

Biesmor 2005 Toyota Camry Flint, MI April 06, 2009 08:19
2005 Toyota Camry

2005 LE 45000 mi Bought new Battery bad at 30000 mi Tires bad at 32000 Steering bad at 45000 Not a great car for Toyota

wolfrman 2003 Toyota Camry Bronx, NY March 18, 2009 18:17
2003 Toyota Camry

I have had many cars. The 2003 Toyota Camry is my first toyota and I love this car and no other car will replace it.

luckster 1999 Toyota Camry Scottsdale, AZ March 08, 2009 10:20
1999 Toyota Camry

Best car

aokreal 2007 Toyota Camry Key West, FL March 01, 2009 16:04
2007 Toyota Camry

I have the 2007 Camry hybrid, it has been great till now. After 51,000 miles the steering is very hard to turn. Its like the old manual steering, manual says it is electic steering, I checked the instrument panel fuse its fine, under the engine there is an 80 amp fuse, I cant figure out how to pull it. Any advise out there?

CPFB 2001 Toyota Camry Alpharetta, GA March 01, 2009 09:07
2001 Toyota Camry

I have owned the car since 2000. In this time all I have done is basic maintaince, Oil change, put a K&N air filter in it, trans fluid change (none of this flush stuff), alignments, rotate tires, three or four sets of brakes and most recently a timing belt, water pump, front seals and the drivers outer door handle. It has been a great car and I don't plan on getting rid of it. The steering is starting to float a little and the trans is shifting a little harder these days but overall a great car. The bigest complaint is the defog in wet weather. The car is so sealed that it needs to run the AC wen ever it is raining to defog the car. MAN it gets cold in there!!

orcasong 2003 Toyota Camry Walnut Creek, CA February 22, 2009 14:44
2003 Toyota Camry

The biggest problem that I have had with this car in the 5+ years I have owned it is with the door and truck locks. I have had to replace both driver side door lock actuators and repair the trunk lock, costing about $400 each time. The brakes "float" and always have, even on replacement. But they function fine. Otherwise, a very good and reliable car.

camrylover 2007 Toyota Camry Antioch, TN January 19, 2009 15:15
2007 Toyota Camry

My 2007 camry has rotor problems. At 20,000 miles rotors replaced, now at 35,000 miles rotors not true. Just want to know if anyone else had this problem!

kptjohn 2007 Toyota Camry Mount Carmel, TN January 17, 2009 09:58
2007 Toyota Camry

Great Car, underpowered with 4 cyl

rocker 1992 Toyota Camry Boone, CO January 09, 2009 18:32
1992 Toyota Camry

my 1992 toyota camry has 900,000 miles on it the engine is sound. the exhaust came apart at the y vaule other wise its in good shape can some one give me adivce to fix it my email is mayfield321@hotmail

gossipboy 1995 Toyota Camry Brush Prairie, WA January 05, 2009 11:41
1995 Toyota Camry

Mine is still running strong with 206k miles on the car! Nothing major needed repair just a new Thermostat, and the usual tune up. an Other than that there is no need to worry about anything! For the styling and lighting and emmissions flawless. I've customized all of my interior and upgraded under the hood. Camry is BEAST

brickracer 1998 Toyota Camry Oakland, CA December 22, 2008 08:57
1998 Toyota Camry

I had the Camry for about 7 years and it started to go downhill towards the end. I have high expectations for Toyota since they are supposed to be the most reliable but I found little things going wrong and needing repair like the dashboard lights and window switches.

The engine also had some oil leaks which required the valve cover gasket to be replaced. The car never handled very well. Initially it handled like a boat so I put some aftermarket wheels and sport springs on the camry and they ended up rubbing inside the fender wells when I would hit a bump so it was never quite right. I decided to get a Honda for my next car and that has been better.

invisyblninja 1997 Toyota Camry Carmichael, CA December 11, 2008 15:16
1997 Toyota Camry

Drives like a Toyota should.

speedrover 1995 Toyota Camry Greensboro, NC November 30, 2008 10:59
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Like a fine wine, 1995 was an exceptional year for the Camry. They kept it simple, strong and with a surprising amount of design finesse. The engine and trans simply will not die, or shoe signs of wear long into the 100 and 200's with regular fluid changes. The key to life here is not to force high torque out of her. She will float with just the right amount of stop and go as long as you treat her right. Outstanding lifer!

felixintahoe 1990 Toyota Camry South Lake Tahoe, CA November 25, 2008 17:40
1990 Toyota Camry

Car has been well taken care of, but has some major issues at 100k miles. Bad engine knocking, steering problems, and exhaust noise.

dzshopping 2003 Toyota Camry Aurora, IL November 11, 2008 11:17
2003 Toyota Camry

Have this car for 5 years already. Never have a problem.

Ohio Quilter 2002 Toyota Camry Simi Valley, CA November 11, 2008 10:09
2002 Toyota Camry

Purchased in Dec 2001. Have only 55k miles. Runs great! No mechanical problems. Original brakes. Tires replaced in 2006. Love the service from local dealer.

buckoff1 1995 Toyota Camry Hercules, CA October 17, 2008 13:57
1995 Toyota Camry

My Camry has 225K miles and is still going strong. This car convinced me to keep buying Toyota vehicles

tpw 1999 Toyota Camry Edmond, OK October 17, 2008 13:03
1999 Toyota Camry

I purchased this car new in late 1998 and it has served me well. I now have 96,000 miles with no trouble.

Odojoe 2002 Toyota Camry Orlando, FL October 15, 2008 16:01
2002 Toyota Camry

I have 77500 miles on my XLE and other than replacing tires once wheel balancing, the only other major expenses have been to clean the fuel induction and reseal the oil pan which had a very tiny leak, and replace the drive belts. I am still on my original brakes.

jahb 2000 Toyota Camry Fair Oaks, CA October 13, 2008 12:59
2000 Toyota Camry

The best I have ever owned, change the oil every 3000-4000 miles,flush the transmission,..

pookies 1997 Toyota Camry Monroe Township, NJ September 27, 2008 11:32
1997 Toyota Camry

very reliable, no major problems with regular maintenance 75000 miles driven

Natalya 1996 Toyota Camry Walnut Creek, CA August 27, 2008 07:07
1996 Toyota Camry

The car has 170,000 miles on it but still works great as long as it receives regular maintenance. After 12 years the only problem I've come across is oil leaks which are easily fixed.

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