I am a Toyota Master mechanic , 2.5 Litre engine specialized , Never use any type of oil other than 0-16W, that is your ticket to trouble free engine performance. The transmission bus are fixed through software updates, the 8 speed is extremely reliable. The Camry I would say, without any hesitation, The most reliable 4 door mid size car in the planet.
In saudi the dealership recommend 0w20 or 5w30, also the owner guide say 0w20, 5w30, or even 10w30! The 0w16 it’s not even available or sold anywhere in the kingdom because as they say it’s regulatory thing to reduce carbon emissions -blah blah blah- so don’t worry😅 What is your opinion about that? And I want to ask about M20A 2.0L engine in Rav4 do you it will be underpowered or perfectly fine? Because the base model engine is the most affordable, the 2.5L engine is only available in full option rav4 and it’s EXPENSIVE! Toyota here -saudi- have exclusive distributor who prioritizes profit over good practices! Monopoly. If you want to laugh watch the feature they put compare to united state model it’s a SHAME 😅😂!
@@abdullahal-turaifi2692 That's not because of Profit. It's a hot country and hence the oil needs to be that grade to near the heat. It generally needs to be thicker in hot countries and thinner in cold countries.
I build the Camry every day... 10k people do here in Kentucky. Best car on the market... Also on the transmission, we had a physical transmission change early on. I am on the engine line and install the transmissions on them....
@@philipwebb960 no he is not the bench tester, he is on the line. see these big auto companies have men in boxs testing the engines and transmissions and stuff to fail at a certain time or mileage from a certain oil or issue to void warranties lol.
@@TheCarCareNut hey hope you are doing well, one thing about the oil viscosity in North America the owner’s manual for the 2.0 and 2.5 l ( A20 and A25) engines says only 0w16 but where i live (saudi arabia) the owner’s manual says 0w16 0w20 5w20 5w30
2018 XSE 2.5L status report: I bought the car in 2022 with 54,000 miles on it. Very solid maintenance records in Carfax, no accidents. I had no issues whatsoever for the first 3000 miles and no real complaints. Being it was a new car for me, I felt I just needed to learn the quirks with the transmission. It never really bothered me, but took a bit to adjust to the abrupt downshifts if I was nearing a stop, but just needed to coast as say, the light was turning. BAM! Downshift. OK, learned that one. On a 1000 mile trip, I had crazy issues: 12v accessory in the console stopped working, then the USB port stopped working. From there, the car began shouting errors and malfunctions at me left and right. I had to turn off all of the safety features for the alerts to go away.. 800 miles later, the errors came back and made the car nearly unable to drive - power steering issues, and the alerts wouldn't go away. Everything from power steering failure, parking brake failure, etc etc to seat belt alerts. Took it to a shop, they thought it might havee been a strange short from the battery. They replaced the battery terminals (had just replaced the battery at a different shop prior to the trip) and it seemed to fix it. BUT. 350 miles later, it all started up again, but the entire dash failed - everything except for the tach! Transmission seemed to start shifting completely different, steering seemed to nearly die, EVERYTHING failed. Had to have it towed to a dealer. 10hrs of diagnosis later, - Bad PIN fitment. The computers and modules are in a BUS network. So one failed, they all began cascading into a failed state. It's been 7000 miles since, absolutely no issues. Computers. Just learned about the wipers! I was one of those people, felt the design was SO STUPID. I love this car. Had 3 Corollas prior, was so reluctant to give up my 07 Corolla S. But I have no regrets. Love this thing.
@Thomas B They do. When the computer was basically dead, the trans sat in park, felt like any old car. Kinda rocked a bit against the trans. When the electronic one is working, it's like a rock. Just solid.
I'm totally in the tank for Toyota and Lexus and this channel is my go-to for info. I have 5 Toyota/Lexus cars with over 200,000 miles. Two have over 300,000. This guy will help me keep them on the road for years to come. I love my old Toyotas.
This is the best toyota content for those wanting to know about issues and more importantly what really matters for service and reliability. Hands down.
I bought a 2018 Camry used 3 years ago and it has been trouble free. I change the oil and filter every 5k using 0W16 Idemitsu synthetic. Ot has 108,000 miles and I will be servicing the front brakes in a few weeks. I average 36mpg overall, 41 on long trips and it runs great and is very comfortable to drive.
My 2018 Camry is the same. I get my oil changed every 3-4k miles, had my transmission fluid replaced, did new spark plugs and did all four brakes. Also a 1-step fuel cleaner every so often to clean out the fuel injectors. (couldn’t figure out step 2 lol). I’ve drove it across the country multiple times with zero problems. Great car and I’ll be driving it as a daily for a long time.
@berhaneyohannes7095 Non hybrid, 2.5L I4, 121,000 miles, LE trim. Pretty basic model, very comfortable to drive, handels good, quiet inside. I've been averaging 34mpg combined and typically get 40mpg on long highway trips.
Man it’s exactly how you described.. my mom and I went crazy for 5 months trying to figure out where the clunk noise was coming from when she’d pull her 2017 camry out of the driveway. We thought maybe it was the bike rack or something. Thank you!!
Just bought a 2019 SE and actually learned quite a bit from this video. Very to the point, and it’s nice hearing from someone who actually has experience working on these cars. Really enjoyed it; thanks for sharing!!
Fun fact 0W16 is actually 0W15. They didn't want to confuse consumers with using the number 15 thinking it would use 15W oils. This weight oil has been used in Japan years before it came to the U.S. mostly for hybrid applications.
I currently own a 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE and love it. 52 miles to the gallon and no rattles, shakes, or problems. I have owned a 1994 Camry, 2003 Camry, 2006 Camry LE, 2008 Solara V6 Convertible SLE, 2014 Camry Hybrid XLE, 2019 Camry XSE 4 cyl., Good cars!!!!!! My 2003 has 290,000 miles and still going! The Solara is still on the road too. I sold the others and did well when I sold them. You can't beat their reliability and their value. I love your channel.
You are spot on about how low the chassis is on the 2019 we own. We scrape the bottoms front and rear bumper going into driveways at times, despite being careful. We recently hit a pothole with the rear bumper, popping off the left side. It's held on by weak plastic parts for such a large rear bumper.
Same, mine's a Presara and the only thing I had to replace, was the battery...after ten years! You couldn't tell it from brand new. I look after it and baby it but still, the engine is clean and almost dust free and I never cleaned it. There was never a reason to. It's certainly a very low maintenance, durable car.
Great video talked my sister into getting a 2018 Camry. She wanted to trade in her RAV4 when it hit 175,000. She was able to get the $18K Camry reduced to $9K and it had 45,000 miles on it. Going to forward this to her. Keep your videos coming very educational.
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I own a 2018 Camry XLE. It has been absolutely superb in every aspect. Excellent vehicle, extremely reliable. Will purchase another Camry when time comes to replace this one.
@@NorCalNiner707 I bought a used 2018 SE with 37K miles, it’s at about 45K now and I’ve had it for about a year. I haven’t experienced any issues with it, it’s just an all-around great car. Only maintenance I’ve had done was a tire replacement (because I drove around on a flat tire like a dummy) and regular fluid changes which I get free from the dealership. I was also given a 7 year/100,000 mile warranty from the dealership. Would highly recommend this car.
My first car was a used ‘85 Toyota Corolla, I drove it for 8 yrs w/ no major issues. My family & I currently have 3 Toyotas & have no issues. I won’t b switching brands anytime soon
We are on our second Camry only because someone drove into our first one! It lasted 20 years! No major problems! Our new one is the 2.5L 4 cyl. Now 4 years old and no trouble at all! 42 mpg on country runs and 25mpg around town and better!
This car is a good car i use it for uber so far 170k miles and still driving as new, im using w-20 castrol after it went to 130k and so far is all good, if you take care of this car it will never leave you on the road, i have only change the shocks and rotors
My wife rented one of these. It was an SE but she fell in love with it....I'll be keeping my eye on the 19s and 20s when the market cools down. Highway mileage is almost hybrid territory and plenty of punch from the Dynamic Force 2.5. kudos, Toyota!
I had a 2017 Camry for two years. It recently got written off. (Rear-ended; not my fault.) My insurance paid out about AU$4,000 more than I paid for the car, due to the increase in market value. I've been checking out newer models to buy, but they nearly cost as much to buy now as when they were new.
Go for it. I bought a used 2020 Camry for 10k with 90 k miles. Only issue was a dent in fender. Fix that and the car like Brand new. Can't beat the price and paying cash for car.
Before I buy my Camry, I will watch this video a few more times. A lot of first rate information in this video. This man knows his stuff and is willing to share, thanks TCCN.
@@willarddickerson921 Hey, Willard, I finally bought an Avalon. It was far less popular than the Camry leaving me more bargaining room--they stay on the lot longer. And the Avalon has many luxury features.
@@synewparadigm It really depends on your dealer and rate at the right time. So search for a great deal in your area or out of state 🤔. Then you can be in the right Toyota of dream.
This is my second 2018 Toyota Camry... My first one was hit head-on by a truck going full speed it's spun my car 180 and burst into flames but I crawled out of it with just two broken ribs and a broken sternum... My adjuster and my lawyer are amazed that I just walked away from this accident (after I crawled out of what was left of my car)..Safest car I've ever owned and will own no other from now on.. Have identical one to it now only difference is the color scheme.... both are Japanese made.... Thank you for all of your tips... I noticed at the dealership where I bought it they used a higher weight oil....WTF?... I immediately changed to 0w16 amsoil.... And thank you for the transmission info ,it definitely has some of these issues at 42 k that you've mentioned ,the clunk shift from Park to reverse when warm... And shifts funny... Will take to dealership and have them install the software update and reset the adaptive memory.... Now subscribed to your channel ,thank you for all your info.... Found it is very hard to change your own oil due to the lowness of the ground you cannot drive it up on car ramps so I take it to a local oil change shop here in my town where he uses amsoil 0w-16 and is more reasonable for that and a tire rotation than my local dealership..... Could you tell me what the original tires that came with the 2018 Camry model?..mine has prinx on it...
@@Catelyn7744 I have a 2018 Camry XSE with the V-6, I have had it for about two and a half years. When was researching the car, I wanted the Pearl white, panoramic moon roof, and all the bells and whistles, I also wanted the red interior. I looked at my local dealership website, and they had one that met all of my other requirements except fir the red interior, this one had black interior; I wasn't too thrilled with the black interior, but, it had everything thing else that I wanted, so I bought it. About two months after I bought it, I was walking through a parking lot, and I walked past one that had the red interior, and at least for me, seeing the red interior in person was little too much; I am glad that mine has the black interior.
@@ursus353 thanks for in the input , I actually test drove the 2021 with red interior pearl white and fell in love but the one I’m looking to purchase is a 2020 with red interior and less expensive than the 2021 . Fingers crossed I get approved for financing or lease 🤞🏾
I had to rent a 2020 Yota Camry last year during the peak of COVID. Long story short, was on a business trip during the start of the lockdown and had to rent a car to drive back home. Was in Arizona and drove back to Alabama. When I got to the rental company my first question was “ do y’all have any Honda’s or Toyota’s available”. They said they had Toyota Camry blah blah blah. I drove that baby over 3k miles and it was one of the best driving experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve been a loyal customer of Honda for most of my life and that was the first time I questioned my loyalty and I still highly consider and recommend buying a Toyota. Their legacy is better or equal to Honda, but man they do something’s much better and make the driving experience second to none in a lot of ways.
I've never owned a Honda, but apparently their engines are even better than Toyota's. However, Honda does copy their body shapes from Toyota. Honda Accord is a copy of a Toyota Camry and Honda Civic is a copy of a Toyota Prius.
Honda quality and design had gone down hill since 2010. My family and I always drove homda and acuras. Now just toyo and lexus only. More comfortable ride.
I have 2018 early model in Australia 🇦🇺 2.5 nothing wrong with it till this moment I’ve done 50k km My transmission is 6 speed Nothing wrong with the car I’ve never had a flat tire or bent wheel on the 19inch But I like your videos and keep the good work mate
Thank you! Great information and I took a lot of notes. I just purchased a 2018 Toyota Camry LE and I'm VERY satisfied with my purchase. This is my second Camry in my lifetime. God bless you!
Toyota tech here. The newest gen camrys are really good cars, a lot of the info in this vid is pretty true. We actually havent had very many camry recalls at our dealership. Mostly the recalls coming in are for the tundras, tacomas, and rav4’s. And i cannot stress enough how right he is about the trannys. Almost all new vehicles on the road today adapt to your driving style in order to protect the transmission and last as long as possible. When you buy a used car with an a/t, ask about the trans adaptive values. Itll feel like a new car when you get it reset, and the trans will shift when you want it to in time
I purchased a 2018 LE 2.5 new December 2017 . Now 40,000 miles . I change oil every 5K. Filter every 10K. Shift manually 25 % of the time . Use standard 87 octane gas . No problems at all . Great car . Shift it hard and it is a fun car .
Thank you Car Care Nut. I love channels like this. Humble, down to earth, and without all the Razza Mattazz rubbish others go on with not to mention the stupid doof doof music soundtracks, Arrgghh !! Simple, to the point and very informative. Thank you Sir !
Had a 2010 camry hybrid brand new. Drove it for around 11 years and put 190000km on it. Very reliable car, never had anything repaired or fixed just only the regular oil change and maintenance. Changed the auxiliary battery once. Never had to replace the brake pads. Traded it in for a certified preowned 2019 Camry hybrid SE this year with 16000km on it. Loving it so far! Great video!! Thank you for being so generous and sharing your knowledge with the viewers!
Great information, I have a 2018 Toyota Camry le that just turned 60,000 miles and I’m very happy with it so far no problems at all. Thank you for this video
I love your honesty man I can tell you definitely love Toyota but you also don’t mind calling it out as you see it when it comes to and problems in Toyota. Your not bias thats good. God bless you
In 2018 my 87 Camry died. Instead of buying a new 2018 Camry I bought a 2015 Camry SE. 19K miles for $16K plus tax. This was due to the new engine and new 8 speed transmission and the potential new model issues. I do not care for sunroofs.
Just bought a 2019 xse! Love it but do you know if the JBL system poses any problems. Had it one week and an amp on the speaker has already gone bad! Just wondering thank you?
The 2018 Camry is still the most modern looking Camry they have ever had in the Camry line. The only thing I don't like on cars from the 10's is the very thick and low bumpers, they always scrape on the pavement when going over even the slightest bumps. I'm thinking the very thick bumper trend will end soon though, too many complaints about the scraping, even over speed bumps when you are going 3 mph it scrapes at times.
I bought the sienna 2013 SE brand new in 2012. More than 8 years gone by with 86,000 miles now, I don’t have any single issue with it. All I spent for it were a set of tires and a battery. Great car
Just purchased a 2020 Camry SE 2.5 liter and like it so far. Excellent MPG, handles quite well and is comfortable driving. 2 cons: Do not like engine noise, maybe Toyota could insulate the fire wall a little better. Sometimes when the angle of the sun is just right it reflects off the crease in the metal where the hood meets the windshield wipers and it can be blinding.
I own a 2012 Altima with a 4 cylinder engine with NO engine noise and the CVT transmission shifts like a dream. Would take this car over any Camry. To hell with Scotty Kilmer.
@@josephkelleher8820 You are very lucky because Nissan has had widespread transmission failures. I am glad you did not run into it, but Toyota makes great products. I have also heard, but not confirmed Nissan is dropping the CVT transmission from their cars altogether. Their reputation has suffered severely because of the CVT problems. After all these years they are a little better, but still have issues. I loved Nissan pre-CVT, and we be glad to buy their cars again once CVT is GONE!
Also - This only goes for the 2018 transmissions on the regular cars. The Hybrids transmissions were based on the Prius which didn't have issues because the Prius had plenty of time on them to work out any bugs. What I heard anyway.
I have a 2018 XLE Camry. I really like it. I did have problems with the fuel door. It wouldn't open! The spring that pops the door weakens. After lots of phone calls and trips to the dealer, It had to be replaced! It was under warranty and they gave me some "good will" reimbursement credit.
I have a 2020 XLE.. I keep that fuel latch lubricated with silicon. If you do that when they are new you'll never have any trouble. When it was new I took care of that and I will do it once a year from now on.. Those panoramic roofs need to have the tracks lubricated on them as well.. if they mess up it can cost $7,800 to replace them..
@@randyjackson347 Tks for the Tip Randy, what do you use to libricate the tracks? I use the Blast Silicon Lubricant for the rubber seals; windows rubber seals, moonroof, etc.. but what do you use for the tracks?
@@ErichGuidi The best thing to use on all that rubber including the tracks is silicon.. it doesn't matter the brand.. also use the silicone on the tracks as well.. however if the tracks are dirty it may be good to spray a little silicone on a rag and clean them first and then reapply it it will keep the rubber clean and pliable.. I even use it on my windshield wiper blades.. it seems they never wear out.. The silicon is always the best thing that you can use on rubber.. you would never want to use nothing that had a petroleum oil base as it could degrade the material very badly. That would only be okay if you wanted to use that on the hinges. I also change my own engine oil.. I keep mine Crystal clear.. I'm sort of a fanatic on maintenance.. I have everything and anything made that you would use on a car to protect it.. I have always been that way since I was 16 years old and got my first car..
I bought a 2021 Camry SE from a Chevrolet dealership that couldn't move it for some reason. (I'm sure it'lll eat my bank soon.) But watching you showed me features and easy maintenance to look out for. Appreciate it. :3
Awesome intro to the Camry. I recently purchased the 2020 XLE,, along with my few personal added touches, which it really did not need,, however, it really is a sight on the road,in it;s Icy White Color. The added classy spoiler,really does it. I have never owned a Toyota prior to now. but I know I will be driving this for a long time. You introduced me in a great way to Toyota, I do have the Panoramic Roof,,,, and will be sure to care for it. Thanks for this Vid,,and have an awesome day.
He is 100% correct that “nobody will take better care of your car than you will”!! Ppl often question why I still change my own oil… 1. I know precisely what oil & filter I’m using 2. I can do it faster & cheaper w/better quality 3. I’ve had shops screw up like not replacing the washer 4. No upsell BS
I have the 2020 Camry 4 cylinder SE I love it. No issues with the transmission. He is right have to be careful with the front end is low. Other than that it's a freaking awesome car
I have the 2018 Camry LE Hybrid and it has been flawless - super high mileage, great handling and quiet ride. The LE has a Li-ion battery unlike the higher trim hybrids. It replaced our second Prius and it is an improvement in every way and has essentially the same mileage
Is the li-ion battery better than the ones in the other trims I’ve been looking at buying a Camry hybrid how many miles is on yours and have you had to do any repairs or maintenance yet? How many mpg are you getting in city vs highway
I had one as a loaner, that front cowl is incredibly low, you can’t see it when parking, and it lives to get caught on parking blocks, especially if there is rebar holding them down. If I had one, I think I’d keep a hammer in the glovebox.
I have a 2018 Toyota Camry XSE 4 Cylinder, I have just under 50,000 miles and so far I have not had even one issue with this car. This is by far the best car I’ve ever owned, it just works. No problems in any way, smooth ride, smooth transmission, great gas milage, Apple CarPlay, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, just a joy to own. I recommended this vehicle if you want a car that is 100% reliable all of the time with zero issues.
One thing I would recommend to anyone considering a brand new Camry is to listen to drivers side wind noise. On the freeway, you can clearly hear it on the drivers side if there's no other noises such as radio, or passengers talking. This has also been an issue people have brought up on the car complaints website.
True and most of the time it has to do with the window run channel. A good easy way to isolate it is to use painters tape and tape the part between the glass and the pillar. Then take it for a drive you can isolate the source like this
Have you had this done and it actually do anything? My dealership didn't know what I was talking about at first then happily said they could do it for $182 after talking to an advisor. Called another dealership and they didn't know what I was talking about until talking to 2 advisors and the 2nd advisor said all I should have to do is disconnect the battery for 5-10 minutes for a hard reset and if any problems persist they would have to do a diagnostic.
@@justinwilliams5894the transmission on these cars tend to overheat and the transmisssion fluid from toyota is bad quality,my transmission died at 84k miles
didn't know the wiper trick. I have an 2018 with 225,000 miles. Had to replace the rear wheel bearing. Brakes, tires, and oil changes have been it. I really like my car and would get another one when time comes.
I got the letter in the mail about the recall. But no remedy. Went to the dealership for an oil change. But they said they got the remedy. They replaced the fuel pump. Make sure you got quarter - half gas tank filled. And the car WILL SMELL LIKE GAS FOR AWHILE. HEADS UP.
2021 SE AWD here. Transmission at first was jumping gears at low speeds. With 20k miles now the transmission either broke in or adapted to my driving and drives like butter. It’s almost like the shift points got faster and crisper. Car is very low. It literally just needs to be about an inch higher and when I replace the low-profile tires with a meatier tire hopefully will be addressed. Fantastic car overall
I have the same issue with my 2021 SE. At low speed the transmission keeps jerking with annoying hesitations while accelerating and before stopping. I have around 6500 miles on it. I am thinking seriously about trading it with something else. Did you see the difference after you hit 20k?
My very 1st vehicle I owned was a 1990 Corolla. It lasted a long time. I went back to Toyota brand for reliability. I am a new owner of a 2021 Camry XSE Hybrid. I hope Toyota is still as reliable as it was 30 yrs. ago.
own a 2008 Yaris Sedan (Vios) 165,000 km on going, still used original absorber, tierod, all suspension sistem still used the orginal from factory since 13 years ago. Automatic transmision like a charm. Fuel consumption still only 11,8km/liter (27 mile/gal) combine used. What a piece of engineering.
I have a 2010 Yaris Sedan. Oil/Filter change every 5,000. A battery. Some sets of Tires. A transmission fluid change. And by 108,000 highway miles the only mechanical problem needing replacement was a squeaky fan belt. Great Cars! :)
Used to own a 2009 Yaris Sedan with 180,000 miles. Last 11 years only thing that was replaced was the alternator and battery. Everything else was original, didn't even have rust either. Recently traded it in for a 2018 Toyota Camry XSE though. I really do miss the Yaris, it's a super reliable car. Might buy it back one of these days from who ever owns it.
I wish I could give you more thumbs up. I have almost purchased this car several times but had reservations until hearing you explain the issues in detail. I bought a new f150 that I love but it has been at the dealer for so many cosmetic issues I am a thing of trading for XSE V6 or the Lexus ES 350. You have gained another sub. Thank you so much and God Bless!
I have a 2018 camry se since brand new. I have not had and issues. I just do oil changes every 5,000 miles with ams oil 0w-16. And pump 87. Only thing i have changed was the tires and thats it 🤷🏻♂️ currently at 43,000 miles
I have a 2019 LE 21k miles zero issues, car gets close to 40mpg on a gas engine amazing. If a taxi gets over 100k miles already i have full confidence on the car
I bought a used 2018 XSE, 2.5 liter, with 4600 miles on it at the time, no panorama sunroof and haven’t had any issues or problems. I bring her in for scheduled maintenance. Right now, she’s got 19,603 miles on the odometer. At first I wasn’t sure that I made the right decision in getting the 4 cylinder instead of the 6, but I’ve spent less on gas when we moved from CA to IL last July. I love my Ruby Flare XSE!
Great vid, very informative. Litterally Just bought a certified preowned 2018 se with 40k mi the other day and drove it out of state on a road trip,its been great no complaints drives nice, but seeing as the 18s were the Guinea pigs I'm glad I bought the Toyota extra care warranty for 2k that pretty much covers everything for years to come,peace of mind.
I can't speak for this generation Camry, but I have an 09 Le and it's been great. I bought it in January with 95k on it and in great shape. I paid $4500 for it. I deliver auto parts for a living and I use my own car to do it as an independent contractor. I've put 73k on it in 10.5 months and I've put brakes, tires, filters, oil changes and a battery. Things that actually broke on it between 95-168k miles are...........wait for it............................NADA, NOTHING, ZIP, ZILCH. Nothing has broken on it at all.
Great video as always! I remember when you were aiming for 500 subscribers not that long ago and now pushing 16k!! I'm so glad to see all that hard work and dedication is paying off, keep up the great work!
I have a 2020 SE. They have battery killing problems after 3 days. Toyota has TSB’s about re-flashing the computer to shut off non-needed electrical items when you park car. After flashing we let it sit for 10 days. Works perfect now. Great engine/trans. We get up to 46 MPG!!!
I had a brand new Highlander in 2009 and it has that issue with the sunroof and nobody at the dealer knew how to repair it as on warranty. I had to keep that noise until I sold it (4 years later) and bought a 2013 new Rav4 with sun roof and, until now, no issues about anything in that car. I love it and I will keep it until it dies (maybe I will die before my Rav).
I have a 2018 and I have not yet needed a wiper change. I did notice that the wiper positioning would make it hard to change and I always wondered why it was designed that way. Thank you for the tip On how to get them into the change position! Did not know that at all!!!
Toyota have just copied a Peugeot / Citroen idea - they have had the front wiper park position activated in the same way for the last 20+ years across all there multiplexed models.
The XSE with those wheels is the reason i went with the XLE. We have a 2011 Malibu with low profile tires and I will never do that again. We have had nothing but problems with them.
I bought a used 2018 Camry XSE I4 with 30,000 miles exactly in the beginning of 2020. Rolling up on 39,000 miles. The only issue I have come across early on is once when closing the panoramic roof, only one side closed and the glass appeared to twist, but after opening and closing it again, it closed normally. Haven't had that problem since. Engine and transmission are super smooth. I did have the dealership update the software before purchasing. My first car was a 2007 Camry XSE that I bought with high miles (145,000+). I sold it around 163,000 miles. Replaced the transmission at 154,000 miles, ignition coils, and radiator around 160k miles. My dad has a 2014 camry with around 70k miles. No major issues aside from an occasional popping sound from the roof flexing when going over very steep curbs (our driveway for example).
We normally bought Accords, but did not want the CVT transmission. We wanted a traditional automatic. The way this transmission works I wish we bought an Accord.
I love your channel! I bought a new 2020 Camry this week. Traded in my 2010 Corolla with 210,000 miles on it that had no issues. I am hoping to get 300,000 minimum out of my Camry. I am very strict about maintenance and never put any 'routine' things off. It pays off to do that!
I recently paid off my 2018 Camry XLE. I brought my car in for regular maintenance never any issue. Last week Thursday I brought it in for maintenance required. When I brought it in I told them it lags a bit when accelerating. I sat there and waited for my car about she lan hour and then when it was finished I left. They didn’t tell me anything wrong. So TWO DAYS LATER, it stops on me on the freeway with my three year old grandson. Towed it to Toyota and now it’s a 9,000 TRANSMISSION PROBLEM!! No lights telling me it’s a problem, no NOTHING!!! I’m pissed. My car was in excellent condition but this is bs. The service tech them told me I needed a fuel something but they didn’t put it on the paperwork. Well they didn’t notice the transmission issue either🤬🤬
You're absolutely correct about the adaptive transmission. I bought a 2019 Camry XSE new and didn't like how it shifted at all but I stuck it out and now almost 30k miles it's smoothed out greatly. Enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work.
I am a Toyota Master mechanic , 2.5 Litre engine specialized , Never use any type of oil other than 0-16W, that is your ticket to trouble free engine performance. The transmission bus are fixed through software updates, the 8 speed is extremely reliable. The Camry I would say, without any hesitation, The most reliable 4 door mid size car in the planet.
What about the V6 motor? Same viscosity?
what year se would you buy between 2018, 2019,2020.
In saudi the dealership recommend 0w20 or 5w30, also the owner guide say 0w20, 5w30, or even 10w30! The 0w16 it’s not even available or sold anywhere in the kingdom because as they say it’s regulatory thing to reduce carbon emissions -blah blah blah- so don’t worry😅
What is your opinion about that?
And I want to ask about M20A 2.0L engine in Rav4 do you it will be underpowered or perfectly fine? Because the base model engine is the most affordable, the 2.5L engine is only available in full option rav4 and it’s EXPENSIVE!
Toyota here -saudi- have exclusive distributor who prioritizes profit over good practices! Monopoly.
If you want to laugh watch the feature they put compare to united state model it’s a SHAME 😅😂!
Thank you!
@@abdullahal-turaifi2692 That's not because of Profit. It's a hot country and hence the oil needs to be that grade to near the heat. It generally needs to be thicker in hot countries and thinner in cold countries.
I build the Camry every day... 10k people do here in Kentucky. Best car on the market... Also on the transmission, we had a physical transmission change early on. I am on the engine line and install the transmissions on them....
So we can blame you? 😁
@@philipwebb960 no he is not the bench tester, he is on the line. see these big auto companies have men in boxs testing the engines and transmissions and stuff to fail at a certain time or mileage from a certain oil or issue to void warranties lol.
Hi Tony! Thank you for helping to build my car. I have a 2018 Camry LE that was built 2/2018. I plan on keeping my car the rest of my life! 🤗
I trust the Camry assembled in Japan not Kentucky
Kentucky my ass they say Japanese build the best toyotas
Just bought a 2020 SE Camry. Still running strong after 89 miles!!
Congratulations!
@@TheCarCareNut hey hope you are doing well, one thing about the oil viscosity in North America the owner’s manual for the 2.0 and 2.5 l ( A20 and A25) engines says only 0w16 but where i live (saudi arabia) the owner’s manual says 0w16 0w20 5w20 5w30
Hi! I would follow your owners manual as different markets cars could have different programming.
@@TheCarCareNut oh didn’t know that, thank you
😂😂
2018 XSE 2.5L status report: I bought the car in 2022 with 54,000 miles on it. Very solid maintenance records in Carfax, no accidents. I had no issues whatsoever for the first 3000 miles and no real complaints. Being it was a new car for me, I felt I just needed to learn the quirks with the transmission.
It never really bothered me, but took a bit to adjust to the abrupt downshifts if I was nearing a stop, but just needed to coast as say, the light was turning. BAM! Downshift. OK, learned that one.
On a 1000 mile trip, I had crazy issues: 12v accessory in the console stopped working, then the USB port stopped working. From there, the car began shouting errors and malfunctions at me left and right. I had to turn off all of the safety features for the alerts to go away.. 800 miles later, the errors came back and made the car nearly unable to drive - power steering issues, and the alerts wouldn't go away. Everything from power steering failure, parking brake failure, etc etc to seat belt alerts. Took it to a shop, they thought it might havee been a strange short from the battery. They replaced the battery terminals (had just replaced the battery at a different shop prior to the trip) and it seemed to fix it.
BUT. 350 miles later, it all started up again, but the entire dash failed - everything except for the tach! Transmission seemed to start shifting completely different, steering seemed to nearly die, EVERYTHING failed. Had to have it towed to a dealer.
10hrs of diagnosis later, - Bad PIN fitment. The computers and modules are in a BUS network. So one failed, they all began cascading into a failed state.
It's been 7000 miles since, absolutely no issues. Computers.
Just learned about the wipers! I was one of those people, felt the design was SO STUPID.
I love this car. Had 3 Corollas prior, was so reluctant to give up my 07 Corolla S. But I have no regrets. Love this thing.
@Thomas B They do. When the computer was basically dead, the trans sat in park, felt like any old car. Kinda rocked a bit against the trans. When the electronic one is working, it's like a rock. Just solid.
Bought a 2021 LE 2 months ago with 4 miles on the dash. 6000 miles later and still going strong 💪🏼 not a single problem or rattle yet.
I'm totally in the tank for Toyota and Lexus and this channel is my go-to for info. I have 5 Toyota/Lexus cars with over 200,000 miles. Two have over 300,000. This guy will help me keep them on the road for years to come. I love my old Toyotas.
This is the best toyota content for those wanting to know about issues and more importantly what really matters for service and reliability. Hands down.
Yeah Scotty the liar ain’t cutting it.
@@Natethegreat200c lol
This helped a lot considering I just got a 2018 camry. It helped me find the wind whistling sound and know what could be expected to come!
I bought a 2018 Camry used 3 years ago and it has been trouble free. I change the oil and filter every 5k using 0W16 Idemitsu synthetic. Ot has 108,000 miles and I will be servicing the front brakes in a few weeks. I average 36mpg overall, 41 on long trips and it runs great and is very comfortable to drive.
My 2018 Camry is the same. I get my oil changed every 3-4k miles, had my transmission fluid replaced, did new spark plugs and did all four brakes. Also a 1-step fuel cleaner every so often to clean out the fuel injectors. (couldn’t figure out step 2 lol). I’ve drove it across the country multiple times with zero problems. Great car and I’ll be driving it as a daily for a long time.
Hybrid? Trim level? Current mileage?
@berhaneyohannes7095 Non hybrid, 2.5L I4, 121,000 miles, LE trim. Pretty basic model, very comfortable to drive, handels good, quiet inside. I've been averaging 34mpg combined and typically get 40mpg on long highway trips.
Man it’s exactly how you described.. my mom and I went crazy for 5 months trying to figure out where the clunk noise was coming from when she’d pull her 2017 camry out of the driveway. We thought maybe it was the bike rack or something. Thank you!!
Just bought a 2019 SE and actually learned quite a bit from this video. Very to the point, and it’s nice hearing from someone who actually has experience working on these cars. Really enjoyed it; thanks for sharing!!
Does yours have blowby vapor coming from the engine oil filler tube ?
I own 3 Toyota’s now. This is definitely my go to channel from now on.
Fun fact 0W16 is actually 0W15. They didn't want to confuse consumers with using the number 15 thinking it would use 15W oils. This weight oil has been used in Japan years before it came to the U.S. mostly for hybrid applications.
@Geowebbie yes
I currently own a 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE and love it. 52 miles to the gallon and no rattles, shakes, or problems. I have owned a 1994 Camry, 2003 Camry, 2006 Camry LE, 2008 Solara V6 Convertible SLE, 2014 Camry Hybrid XLE, 2019 Camry XSE 4 cyl., Good cars!!!!!! My 2003 has 290,000 miles and still going! The Solara is still on the road too. I sold the others and did well when I sold them. You can't beat their reliability and their value. I love your channel.
You are spot on about how low the chassis is on the 2019 we own. We scrape the bottoms front and rear bumper going into driveways at times, despite being careful. We recently hit a pothole with the rear bumper, popping off the left side. It's held on by weak plastic parts for such a large rear bumper.
I have a 2016 Camry Sport and I love it. It's a beast, I call him blue demon fast as hell.
Just tried the wiper trick on my 2021 ES. it works! thanks to you i can now clean and wax the base of my windshield safely
I have a 2007 Toyota Camry sportivio, 13 years old, and never had 1 single problem with it, fantastic car.
Well toyota is the best for a reason
Same, mine's a Presara and the only thing I had to replace, was the battery...after ten years!
You couldn't tell it from brand new. I look after it and baby it but still, the engine is clean and almost dust free and I never cleaned it. There was never a reason to. It's certainly a very low maintenance, durable car.
@Welsh knight how many mileage now on the Odometer?
@@gutadin5 140,000
I have a 2007 Toyota Camry Ateva, and I can say the exact same thing.
Great video talked my sister into getting a 2018 Camry. She wanted to trade in her RAV4 when it hit 175,000. She was able to get the $18K Camry reduced to $9K and it had 45,000 miles on it. Going to forward this to her. Keep your videos coming very educational.
Annoying when I am reading comments and ad pops up after I close it comments go away I have to start over.
Yes, fuck youtube
That’s why I pay those suckers $9.99 a month for the Ad free experience. It’s worth every penny.
@@zaydlahfit5835I forgot that RUclips even had ads.
That's why I'm glad my browser came with a built-in ad-blocker. Every week or so, RUclips stops me viewing videos by claiming ad-blockers violate their terms of service. Well I've had a RUclips account since they first started and it wasn't part of the contract I agreed to.
Your fault for not figuring out how to avoid ads. I mean youtube is not even usable with ads in my opinion.
That being said, here's 2 solutions:
1) Paid - get yt premium
2) Free - Get vanced manager if you're on Android. Adblocker on chrome. And if you have IOS, then use option 1.
I own a 2018 Camry XLE. It has been absolutely superb in every aspect. Excellent vehicle, extremely reliable. Will purchase another Camry when time comes to replace this one.
So what problems have you ran into?
@@NorCalNiner707 I bought a used 2018 SE with 37K miles, it’s at about 45K now and I’ve had it for about a year. I haven’t experienced any issues with it, it’s just an all-around great car. Only maintenance I’ve had done was a tire replacement (because I drove around on a flat tire like a dummy) and regular fluid changes which I get free from the dealership. I was also given a 7 year/100,000 mile warranty from the dealership. Would highly recommend this car.
@@marygunnari hows the lag and transmission
My first car was a used ‘85 Toyota Corolla, I drove it for 8 yrs w/ no major issues. My family & I currently have 3 Toyotas & have no issues. I won’t b switching brands anytime soon
We are on our second Camry only because someone drove into our first one! It lasted 20 years! No major problems! Our new one is the 2.5L 4 cyl. Now 4 years old and no trouble at all! 42 mpg on country runs and 25mpg around town and better!
This car is a good car i use it for uber so far 170k miles and still driving as new, im using w-20 castrol after it went to 130k and so far is all good, if you take care of this car it will never leave you on the road, i have only change the shocks and rotors
What year and trim and packages? Panoramic sunroof? Blindspot? Etc
My wife rented one of these. It was an SE but she fell in love with it....I'll be keeping my eye on the 19s and 20s when the market cools down. Highway mileage is almost hybrid territory and plenty of punch from the Dynamic Force 2.5. kudos, Toyota!
I had a 2017 Camry for two years. It recently got written off. (Rear-ended; not my fault.) My insurance paid out about AU$4,000 more than I paid for the car, due to the increase in market value.
I've been checking out newer models to buy, but they nearly cost as much to buy now as when they were new.
Go for it. I bought a used 2020 Camry for 10k with 90 k miles. Only issue was a dent in fender. Fix that and the car like Brand new. Can't beat the price and paying cash for car.
This man putting some great content
Before I buy my Camry, I will watch this video a few more times. A lot of first rate information in this video. This man knows his stuff and is willing to share, thanks TCCN.
Yes. I am considering a 2019-2020 Camry 2.5L as well.
@@willarddickerson921 Hey, Willard, I finally bought an Avalon. It was far less popular than the Camry leaving me more bargaining room--they stay on the lot longer. And the Avalon has many luxury features.
Thank you so much. I just upgraded from my '15 SE Camry to new '20. I deeply appreciate it.
I am looking to do the same. How much extra for the update?
@@synewparadigm It really depends on your dealer and rate at the right time. So search for a great deal in your area or out of state 🤔. Then you can be in the right Toyota of dream.
This is my second 2018 Toyota Camry... My first one was hit head-on by a truck going full speed it's spun my car 180 and burst into flames but I crawled out of it with just two broken ribs and a broken sternum... My adjuster and my lawyer are amazed that I just walked away from this accident (after I crawled out of what was left of my car)..Safest car I've ever owned and will own no other from now on.. Have identical one to it now only difference is the color scheme.... both are Japanese made.... Thank you for all of your tips... I noticed at the dealership where I bought it they used a higher weight oil....WTF?... I immediately changed to 0w16 amsoil.... And thank you for the transmission info ,it definitely has some of these issues at 42 k that you've mentioned ,the clunk shift from Park to reverse when warm... And shifts funny... Will take to dealership and have them install the software update and reset the adaptive memory.... Now subscribed to your channel ,thank you for all your info.... Found it is very hard to change your own oil due to the lowness of the ground you cannot drive it up on car ramps so I take it to a local oil change shop here in my town where he uses amsoil 0w-16 and is more reasonable for that and a tire rotation than my local dealership..... Could you tell me what the original tires that came with the 2018 Camry model?..mine has prinx on it...
Cracked my windshield when replacing my windshield wipers the first time on my 18’ Camry. Will use this trick the next time thank you!
My wife and I ordered and just got the 2020 XSE V6 white with black top. It's awesome for her. She loves it
Did get the red leather. I have also have a 2020 Camry i4 XSE black with the red leather interior
I have 19 XSE V6. Now, it is about 30k miles. No problem at all but wheels. It is powerful and good car. Enjoy it.
@@patricksargent8209 this is the one I want ! 2020 Camry xse red interior! I’m so In love with the red
@@Catelyn7744 I have a 2018 Camry XSE with the V-6, I have had it for about two and a half years. When was researching the car, I wanted the Pearl white, panoramic moon roof, and all the bells and whistles, I also wanted the red interior. I looked at my local dealership website, and they had one that met all of my other requirements except fir the red interior, this one had black interior; I wasn't too thrilled with the black interior, but, it had everything thing else that I wanted, so I bought it. About two months after I bought it, I was walking through a parking lot, and I walked past one that had the red interior, and at least for me, seeing the red interior in person was little too much; I am glad that mine has the black interior.
@@ursus353 thanks for in the input , I actually test drove the 2021 with red interior pearl white and fell in love but the one I’m looking to purchase is a 2020 with red interior and less expensive than the 2021 . Fingers crossed I get approved for financing or lease 🤞🏾
I had to rent a 2020 Yota Camry last year during the peak of COVID.
Long story short, was on a business trip during the start of the lockdown and had to rent a car to drive back home. Was in Arizona and drove back to Alabama.
When I got to the rental company my first question was “ do y’all have any Honda’s or Toyota’s available”.
They said they had Toyota Camry blah blah blah.
I drove that baby over 3k miles and it was one of the best driving experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve been a loyal customer of Honda for most of my life and that was the first time I questioned my loyalty and I still highly consider and recommend buying a Toyota.
Their legacy is better or equal to Honda, but man they do something’s much better and make the driving experience second to none in a lot of ways.
Why didn't you pick a Ford?
Toyota is actually more reliable as a whole than Honda ;)
I've never owned a Honda, but apparently their engines are even better than Toyota's. However, Honda does copy their body shapes from Toyota. Honda Accord is a copy of a Toyota Camry and Honda Civic is a copy of a Toyota Prius.
Honda quality and design had gone down hill since 2010. My family and I always drove homda and acuras. Now just toyo and lexus only. More comfortable ride.
I have 2018 early model in Australia 🇦🇺
2.5 nothing wrong with it till this moment I’ve done 50k km
My transmission is 6 speed
Nothing wrong with the car I’ve never had a flat tire or bent wheel on the 19inch
But I like your videos and keep the good work mate
Thank you! Great information and I took a lot of notes. I just purchased a 2018 Toyota Camry LE and I'm VERY satisfied with my purchase. This is my second Camry in my lifetime. God bless you!
2023 - your channel has come a long way man, well done
Toyota tech here. The newest gen camrys are really good cars, a lot of the info in this vid is pretty true. We actually havent had very many camry recalls at our dealership. Mostly the recalls coming in are for the tundras, tacomas, and rav4’s.
And i cannot stress enough how right he is about the trannys. Almost all new vehicles on the road today adapt to your driving style in order to protect the transmission and last as long as possible. When you buy a used car with an a/t, ask about the trans adaptive values. Itll feel like a new car when you get it reset, and the trans will shift when you want it to in time
Thanks!
What is a/t?
I purchased a 2018 LE 2.5 new December 2017 . Now 40,000 miles . I change oil every 5K. Filter every 10K. Shift manually 25 % of the time . Use standard 87 octane gas . No problems at all . Great car . Shift it hard and it is a fun car .
@@empathicwarrior6390 automatic transmission
Thank you Car Care Nut. I love channels like this. Humble, down to earth, and without all the Razza Mattazz rubbish others go on with not to mention the stupid doof doof music soundtracks, Arrgghh !!
Simple, to the point and very informative.
Thank you Sir !
Had a 2010 camry hybrid brand new. Drove it for around 11 years and put 190000km on it. Very reliable car, never had anything repaired or fixed just only the regular oil change and maintenance. Changed the auxiliary battery once. Never had to replace the brake pads. Traded it in for a certified preowned 2019 Camry hybrid SE this year with 16000km on it. Loving it so far!
Great video!! Thank you for being so generous and sharing your knowledge with the viewers!
Great information, I have a 2018 Toyota Camry le that just turned 60,000 miles and I’m very happy with it so far no problems at all. Thank you for this video
I love your honesty man I can tell you definitely love Toyota but you also don’t mind calling it out as you see it when it comes to and problems in Toyota. Your not bias thats good. God bless you
In 2018 my 87 Camry died. Instead of buying a new 2018 Camry I bought a 2015 Camry SE. 19K miles for $16K plus tax. This was due to the new engine and new 8 speed transmission and the potential new model issues. I do not care for sunroofs.
smart move.
I bought a 2018 se used with 91k I’m at 157k now and no issues so far hoping to get to at least 300k
What oil do you use
Have you done Transmission fluid change since you bought it?
I have a 2024 Camry SE and I am completely satisfied.
86k on my 19 Camry SE Nightshade. Regular maintenance (oil change) and just replaced spark plugs. Car runs like brand new. Love this car!
I have a 2015 Camry XLE V6 - really happy with it...
The best generation Camry. I love these especially the XSE.
Is the XSE a 6cyl or 4?
@@davecrupel2817 there is a v6 and inline 4 version
Just bought a 2019 xse! Love it but do you know if the JBL system poses any problems. Had it one week and an amp on the speaker has already gone bad! Just wondering thank you?
Hi! The JBL Amps has gotten better than before but they still can fail. Not something I expect to be a repeating offender
Tough to find, also. Plenty of SE and LE models out there. I bought the only XLE V-6 on the Toyota dealer's lot.
Great money saving tips from arguably one of the best content filled channels on RUclips!!
The 2018 Camry is still the most modern looking Camry they have ever had in the Camry line. The only thing I don't like on cars from the 10's is the very thick and low bumpers, they always scrape on the pavement when going over even the slightest bumps. I'm thinking the very thick bumper trend will end soon though, too many complaints about the scraping, even over speed bumps when you are going 3 mph it scrapes at times.
Is that a problem. I want a new Camry but I am worried about the bottom scrapping too much.
@@shadowhound5113 my 2015 Camry scapes a lot on my drive way and apparently these newer ones sit even lower
Get some lifters to put on.
OH BOY, we have speed bumps in my community! I hope this isn't an issue!
i tot this problem is only in Nigeria where d roads are terrible
I bought the sienna 2013 SE brand new in 2012. More than 8 years gone by with 86,000 miles now, I don’t have any single issue with it. All I spent for it were a set of tires and a battery. Great car
Honestly thank you for this video 🙏♥️
My Corolla SE was totaled in a car accident and currently on the hunt for a different vehicle.
Just purchased a 2020 Camry SE 2.5 liter and like it so far. Excellent MPG, handles quite well and is comfortable driving. 2 cons: Do not like engine noise, maybe Toyota could insulate the fire wall a little better. Sometimes when the angle of the sun is just right it reflects off the crease in the metal where the hood meets the windshield wipers and it can be blinding.
I own a 2012 Altima with a 4 cylinder engine with NO engine noise and the CVT transmission shifts like a dream. Would take this car over any Camry. To hell with Scotty Kilmer.
@@josephkelleher8820 You are very lucky because Nissan has had widespread transmission failures. I am glad you did not run into it, but Toyota makes great products. I have also heard, but not confirmed Nissan is dropping the CVT transmission from their cars altogether. Their reputation has suffered severely because of the CVT problems. After all these years they are a little better, but still have issues. I loved Nissan pre-CVT, and we be glad to buy their cars again once CVT is GONE!
@@JasPlun right eh idc for the engine that’s the point of the dynamic force engine we have you know as for the Altima guy he sounds like a hater
I just bought 2020 camry le is there any issues or tips you suggest?
@@BadSliver A month ago I had a dead battery. I brought it in and updated a module. Been running okay ever since. This is the only problem so far.
Also - This only goes for the 2018 transmissions on the regular cars. The Hybrids transmissions were based on the Prius which didn't have issues because the Prius had plenty of time on them to work out any bugs. What I heard anyway.
I have a 2018 XLE Camry. I really like it. I did have problems with the fuel door. It wouldn't open! The spring that pops the door weakens. After lots of phone calls and trips to the dealer, It had to be replaced! It was under warranty and they gave me some "good will" reimbursement credit.
I have a 2020 XLE.. I keep that fuel latch lubricated with silicon. If you do that when they are new you'll never have any trouble. When it was new I took care of that and I will do it once a year from now on.. Those panoramic roofs need to have the tracks lubricated on them as well.. if they mess up it can cost $7,800 to replace them..
@@randyjackson347 Tks for the Tip Randy, what do you use to libricate the tracks? I use the Blast Silicon Lubricant for the rubber seals; windows rubber seals, moonroof, etc.. but what do you use for the tracks?
@@ErichGuidi The best thing to use on all that rubber including the tracks is silicon.. it doesn't matter the brand.. also use the silicone on the tracks as well.. however if the tracks are dirty it may be good to spray a little silicone on a rag and clean them first and then reapply it it will keep the rubber clean and pliable.. I even use it on my windshield wiper blades.. it seems they never wear out..
The silicon is always the best thing that you can use on rubber.. you would never want to use nothing that had a petroleum oil base as it could degrade the material very badly. That would only be okay if you wanted to use that on the hinges. I also change my own engine oil.. I keep mine Crystal clear.. I'm sort of a fanatic on maintenance.. I have everything and anything made that you would use on a car to protect it..
I have always been that way since I was 16 years old and got my first car..
@@randyjackson347 That’s great pal! Tks for the info.. 🙂
@@ErichGuidi 😊👍
I watch this channel for every question I have. Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it, owning a 2018 Camry SE has been awesome.
I bought a 2021 Camry SE from a Chevrolet dealership that couldn't move it for some reason. (I'm sure it'lll eat my bank soon.)
But watching you showed me features and easy maintenance to look out for. Appreciate it. :3
Awesome intro to the Camry. I recently purchased the 2020 XLE,, along with my few personal added touches, which it really did not need,, however, it really is a sight on the road,in it;s Icy White Color. The added classy spoiler,really does it. I have never owned a Toyota prior to now. but I know I will be driving this for a long time. You introduced me in a great way to Toyota, I do have the Panoramic Roof,,,, and will be sure to care for it. Thanks for this Vid,,and have an awesome day.
i used to have 2003 Toyota Corolla S for 10 years and 250k miles with ZERO problems. Love the car.
So much detailed explanation, great content! Keep it up. Glad to have found this video randomly.
He is 100% correct that “nobody will take better care of your car than you will”!! Ppl often question why I still change my own oil…
1. I know precisely what oil & filter I’m using
2. I can do it faster & cheaper w/better quality
3. I’ve had shops screw up like not replacing the washer
4. No upsell BS
So happy to be a Camry owner thank you for making these videos, it helped me choose my next car! ❤️
I have the 2020 Camry 4 cylinder SE I love it. No issues with the transmission. He is right have to be careful with the front end is low. Other than that it's a freaking awesome car
I have the 2018 Camry LE Hybrid and it has been flawless - super high mileage, great handling and quiet ride. The LE has a Li-ion battery unlike the higher trim hybrids. It replaced our second Prius and it is an improvement in every way and has essentially the same mileage
Is the li-ion battery better than the ones in the other trims I’ve been looking at buying a Camry hybrid how many miles is on yours and have you had to do any repairs or maintenance yet? How many mpg are you getting in city vs highway
Not true, the li-ion Battery is used in other trims too.
I had one as a loaner, that front cowl is incredibly low, you can’t see it when parking, and it lives to get caught on parking blocks, especially if there is rebar holding them down. If I had one, I think I’d keep a hammer in the glovebox.
I got a 2018 SE 86k miles , tuned , lowered on coils , soon headers and im really happy with it
I have a 2018 Toyota Camry XSE 4 Cylinder, I have just under 50,000 miles and so far I have not had even one issue with this car. This is by far the best car I’ve ever owned, it just works. No problems in any way, smooth ride, smooth transmission, great gas milage, Apple CarPlay, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, just a joy to own. I recommended this vehicle if you want a car that is 100% reliable all of the time with zero issues.
One thing I would recommend to anyone considering a brand new Camry is to listen to drivers side wind noise. On the freeway, you can clearly hear it on the drivers side if there's no other noises such as radio, or passengers talking. This has also been an issue people have brought up on the car complaints website.
True and most of the time it has to do with the window run channel. A good easy way to isolate it is to use painters tape and tape the part between the glass and the pillar. Then take it for a drive you can isolate the source like this
@@TheCarCareNut Can you do a video on how to do this?
Thank you for the suggestion! I’ll add it to the list
@@water7apple I would enjoy watching such video as well.
I have the same problem with my 2012 Camry Hybrid and would like to see a video.
Good tip on having the driving memory reset.
Have you had this done and it actually do anything? My dealership didn't know what I was talking about at first then happily said they could do it for $182 after talking to an advisor. Called another dealership and they didn't know what I was talking about until talking to 2 advisors and the 2nd advisor said all I should have to do is disconnect the battery for 5-10 minutes for a hard reset and if any problems persist they would have to do a diagnostic.
@@justinwilliams5894the transmission on these cars tend to overheat and the transmisssion fluid from toyota is bad quality,my transmission died at 84k miles
Jeez, getting out of my 2018 SE to get into a 2021 XSE. I'll make note of the pano roof care and avoid potholes like the plague. Thanks! Just subbed
didn't know the wiper trick. I have an 2018 with 225,000 miles. Had to replace the rear wheel bearing. Brakes, tires, and oil changes have been it. I really like my car and would get another one when time comes.
I just bought a 2020 xse Camry panoramic sunroof silver I love it big time.
Just bought 2022 Camry SE. Love it 😃
Same, I got the XP package in supersonic red 🔥
My 2018 Camry LE is amazing. The cruise control is amazing i have driven 60k miles the first year and had no problems.
How many miles now
140k
Still clean and smooth as ever all ive had to replace is a spark plug and my tires
@@yolobruh3669 oh ok I'm at 67k 2020 Camry se
Just bought a 2019 LE a week ago. Took it in after the check engine light came on. Found out I had a recall on the fuel pump.
same here did they fix your recall i'm on 40k and no engine light no problem
@@Brararaf101 Yes. They replaced it for free.
@@Brararaf101 www.reuters.com/article/us-toyota-recall-idUSKBN27D2AJ
I got the letter in the mail about the recall. But no remedy. Went to the dealership for an oil change. But they said they got the remedy. They replaced the fuel pump. Make sure you got quarter - half gas tank filled. And the car WILL SMELL LIKE GAS FOR AWHILE. HEADS UP.
@@ejayufaka I just rode home with my windows down. The next morning the gas smell was gone.
I just love my 2021 SE AWD Camry, she got the horses when needing to pass, and her Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 rocks.
2021 SE AWD here. Transmission at first was jumping gears at low speeds. With 20k miles now the transmission either broke in or adapted to my driving and drives like butter. It’s almost like the shift points got faster and crisper. Car is very low. It literally just needs to be about an inch higher and when I replace the low-profile tires with a meatier tire hopefully will be addressed. Fantastic car overall
I have the same issue with my 2021 SE. At low speed the transmission keeps jerking with annoying hesitations while accelerating and before stopping. I have around 6500 miles on it. I am thinking seriously about trading it with something else. Did you see the difference after you hit 20k?
My very 1st vehicle I owned was a 1990 Corolla. It lasted a long time. I went back to Toyota brand for reliability. I am a new owner of a 2021 Camry XSE Hybrid. I hope Toyota is still as reliable as it was 30 yrs. ago.
Our first new car as a newlywed couple was an 89 Toyota Corolla. We put over 350k miles on it. We got our money's worth.
own a 2008 Yaris Sedan (Vios) 165,000 km on going, still used original absorber, tierod, all suspension sistem still used the orginal from factory since 13 years ago. Automatic transmision like a charm. Fuel consumption still only 11,8km/liter (27 mile/gal) combine used. What a piece of engineering.
I have a 2010 Yaris Sedan. Oil/Filter change every 5,000. A battery. Some sets of Tires. A transmission fluid change. And by 108,000 highway miles the only mechanical problem needing replacement was a squeaky fan belt. Great Cars! :)
That’s only 90,000 miles
Used to own a 2009 Yaris Sedan with 180,000 miles. Last 11 years only thing that was replaced was the alternator and battery. Everything else was original, didn't even have rust either. Recently traded it in for a 2018 Toyota Camry XSE though. I really do miss the Yaris, it's a super reliable car. Might buy it back one of these days from who ever owns it.
I wish I could give you more thumbs up. I have almost purchased this car several times but had reservations until hearing you explain the issues in detail. I bought a new f150 that I love but it has been at the dealer for so many cosmetic issues I am a thing of trading for XSE V6 or the Lexus ES 350. You have gained another sub. Thank you so much and God Bless!
If u ever need a truck, get a Tundra, really reliable & dependable
@@Blackpanther_risen Not anymore...
I have a 2018 camry se since brand new. I have not had and issues. I just do oil changes every 5,000 miles with ams oil 0w-16. And pump 87. Only thing i have changed was the tires and thats it 🤷🏻♂️ currently at 43,000 miles
I'm in the market for a pre-owned camry & have watched a few of your videos. Excellent! Thanks and L & S. Looking forward to more.
I have a 2019 LE 21k miles zero issues, car gets close to 40mpg on a gas engine amazing. If a taxi gets over 100k miles already i have full confidence on the car
Very informative! You read my mind about transmission issues but you put my mind to rest. Thanks!
I replaced my rotors on my v6 Camry 4 times in 65000kms. I put cross drilled to solve warping problems
I bought a used 2018 XSE, 2.5 liter, with 4600 miles on it at the time, no panorama sunroof and haven’t had any issues or problems. I bring her in for scheduled maintenance. Right now, she’s got 19,603 miles on the odometer. At first I wasn’t sure that I made the right decision in getting the 4 cylinder instead of the 6, but I’ve spent less on gas when we moved from CA to IL last July. I love my Ruby Flare XSE!
I appreciate you making this conversation so delightful sir
Great vid, very informative. Litterally Just bought a certified preowned 2018 se with 40k mi the other day and drove it out of state on a road trip,its been great no complaints drives nice, but seeing as the 18s were the Guinea pigs I'm glad I bought the Toyota extra care warranty for 2k that pretty much covers everything for years to come,peace of mind.
You drive out of state a lot an it’s still top notch??
@nocapent8878 brother toyota designs these cars to be driving on roads of 3rd world countries. Where basically there is no road 💀
I can't speak for this generation Camry, but I have an 09 Le and it's been great. I bought it in January with 95k on it and in great shape. I paid $4500 for it. I deliver auto parts for a living and I use my own car to do it as an independent contractor. I've put 73k on it in 10.5 months and I've put brakes, tires, filters, oil changes and a battery. Things that actually broke on it between 95-168k miles are...........wait for it............................NADA, NOTHING, ZIP, ZILCH. Nothing has broken on it at all.
Wow! Cheers to your 09 Camry LE and here's to many many more miles!!! 🍻
Great video as always! I remember when you were aiming for 500 subscribers not that long ago and now pushing 16k!! I'm so glad to see all that hard work and dedication is paying off, keep up the great work!
Thank you Stephane! Hope you’re doing well.
One year later 390000 subs sheeesh lols
I have a 2020 SE. They have battery killing problems after 3 days. Toyota has TSB’s about re-flashing the computer to shut off non-needed electrical items when you park car. After flashing we let it sit for 10 days. Works perfect now. Great engine/trans. We get up to 46 MPG!!!
I had a brand new Highlander in 2009 and it has that issue with the sunroof and nobody at the dealer knew how to repair it as on warranty. I had to keep that noise until I sold it (4 years later) and bought a 2013 new Rav4 with sun roof and, until now, no issues about anything in that car. I love it and I will keep it until it dies (maybe I will die before my Rav).
I have a 2018 and I have not yet needed a wiper change. I did notice that the wiper positioning would make it hard to change and I always wondered why it was designed that way. Thank you for the tip On how to get them into the change position! Did not know that at all!!!
Toyota have just copied a Peugeot / Citroen idea - they have had the front wiper park position activated in the same way for the last 20+ years across all there multiplexed models.
81 Ford festival is the bomb
I've had a 1989 Camry , a 1996 Camry and a 2007 Camry. Happy with all of them.
Hawk L a stable of Camry’s...😉
The XSE with those wheels is the reason i went with the XLE. We have a 2011 Malibu with low profile tires and I will never do that again. We have had nothing but problems with them.
Just hit 34k miles on my 2018 xse. Loving it. Not a problem.
I bought a used 2018 Camry XSE I4 with 30,000 miles exactly in the beginning of 2020. Rolling up on 39,000 miles. The only issue I have come across early on is once when closing the panoramic roof, only one side closed and the glass appeared to twist, but after opening and closing it again, it closed normally. Haven't had that problem since. Engine and transmission are super smooth. I did have the dealership update the software before purchasing.
My first car was a 2007 Camry XSE that I bought with high miles (145,000+). I sold it around 163,000 miles. Replaced the transmission at 154,000 miles, ignition coils, and radiator around 160k miles.
My dad has a 2014 camry with around 70k miles. No major issues aside from an occasional popping sound from the roof flexing when going over very steep curbs (our driveway for example).
My Fiancé 2018 Camry SE made in Japan. Only problem is transmission but that’s their 8speed. Other than that, it’s been good. 50k miles
There is a tsb about they can fix it for you if its transmission delay shifting
I got the accord cause I wanted a manual. The camry xse white with the piano black roof is beautiful.
We normally bought Accords, but did not want the CVT transmission. We wanted a traditional automatic. The way this transmission works I wish we bought an Accord.
@@Growla Honda reliability isn't that good. You made the right choice of getting the Toyota because it will be more trouble free.
@@zarbon700 I hear you, but I can't stand driving a car that has constant transmission slipping. Sad, we like most everything else about the car.
@@Growla also the honda 1.5T has oil dilution, cvt, ball joints prematurely fail, a natural aspirated is going to outlast a turbo, simple.
@@MahendraSingh-rp6er just sad that an automatic has been perfected for decades. Seems we hurt performance all in a drive to get 0.01 mpg more.
I love your channel! I bought a new 2020 Camry this week. Traded in my 2010 Corolla with 210,000 miles on it that had no issues. I am hoping to get 300,000 minimum out of my Camry. I am very strict about maintenance and never put any 'routine' things off. It pays off to do that!
was your Corolla a CVT transmission or automatic transmission?
@@gutadin5 it was the automatic. I don’t think they started using the CVT until 2014.
@@gutadin5 as long as you follow the maintenance on these like religion, your car will last even with cvt.
I recently paid off my 2018 Camry XLE. I brought my car in for regular maintenance never any issue. Last week Thursday I brought it in for maintenance required. When I brought it in I told them it lags a bit when accelerating. I sat there and waited for my car about she lan hour and then when it was finished I left. They didn’t tell me anything wrong. So TWO DAYS LATER, it stops on me on the freeway with my three year old grandson. Towed it to
Toyota and now it’s a 9,000 TRANSMISSION PROBLEM!! No lights telling me it’s a problem, no NOTHING!!! I’m pissed. My car was in excellent condition but this is bs. The service tech them told me I needed a fuel something but they didn’t put it on the paperwork. Well they didn’t notice the transmission issue either🤬🤬
You're absolutely correct about the adaptive transmission. I bought a 2019 Camry XSE new and didn't like how it shifted at all but I stuck it out and now almost 30k miles it's smoothed out greatly. Enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work.