transmission problem
8.6
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$4,075.00
Average Mileage:
80,876 miles
Number of complaints:
7 complaints
Most common solutions:
- needs new transmission (5 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace transmission (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2002 Toyota Camry transmission failure
2008Feb 14
Camry SE 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 127,000 miles
Engine light came on. Had one bad shift on that trip. Took to dealer about engine light. Was told that my catalytic converter was going bad and cost to replace it would be around $800. Elected not to fix converter at that time. Within the next two weeks, transmission began to jerk while shifting between 20-40 mph. Took the car back to the dealer. At first they acted clueless as to what the problem was and told me they would have to call a technician at Toyota. That same day, they called me and said there were metal shavings in the pan of the tranny and a bearing was probably bad. Cost for a new transmission was $3900+. I called Toyota Customer Service and they referred me to the dealer's customer relations person. I am awaiting to hear from her. From reading all of the other posts, I am assuming that they will not do anything to remedy the problem.
2006Aug 05
(reported on)Camry LE
- 75,600 miles
Three days ago I decided to set up an appointment to have the dealer change the oil. I do this every 5,000 miles. On the way to work the check engine light came on. I asked the dealer if it was OK to drive with this warning light or should I bring it in right away. They assured me I'm current with regular maintenance and it should be fine. That evening the car shifted poorly. During my drive to work the next day the car stopped in traffic. The engine was running, but the transmission was slipping. I turned off the engine, restarted and was able to "limp" to the dealer. Today the dealer told me the transmission was shot. They can put in a new one for only $4,000. I've owned many cars including a 1964 Toyota Corona, 1968 Toyota Crown, 1985 Toyota Corolla, 1995 Toyota Camry and this 2002 Toyota Camry. I find it very interesting the only other Camry transmission problem posted is almost identical to mine. Are we starting to see a trend, Camry transmissions failing at 75,000 miles?
Would I buy another Toyota, probably not because when you add this $4,000 to the original sticker price, the car just isn't worth that much money?
2007Oct 30
Camry LS 2.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 80,632 miles
My sister bought a 2002 Camry from Enterprise RentaCar. She thought she was buying a car from an automaker who was known for quality, but instead she got a LEMON! Toyota, once known for quality, knew about the transmission problems with the 2002 model year Camry and did nothing about it. They tried to make the transmission more fuel efficient, but the design was flawed. Instead of replacing the transmission, they hoped that the warranty would expire on most of the vehicles before they broke down. This left my sister without a car to get to work. They want $4850 to replace the transmission. This year Ford, once known as "Fix Or Repair Daily", has beaten out Toyota for reliability according to Car and Driver Mag. Who whoulda thunk it?
2006Aug 02
(reported on)Camry SE
- 97,000 miles
The original diagnostic code was P0770. Dealer checked and everything tested out as normal. They recommended replacing trans at that time. I didn't have the money. Approximately 30 days later transmission "decided" to continuous shift between gears while I was on the freeway. Towed car to a different dealer. Now code P0770 and P0765. Was told that transmission should be replaced for approx $3900. I intend on keeping the car for many more years so I had them replace trans with Toyota factory rebuilt.
2007Jan 31
(reported on)Camry V6
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
I purchased the Camry because i was stated to me that the car had low maintenance problems. I purchased it new and was quite surprised that the transmission wold go. The car is not under the warranty because it is 5 years or 60 thousand miles.
It is hard to believe that the transmission would be the problem even when I maintained all of the necessary basics for the car.
2006Jun 16
(reported on)Camry LE
- 75,900 miles
Toyota quality? My 2002 Camry LE automatic transmission failed at 75,900 miles. With the dealer saying it will cost $3800 to repair and more than a week of getting the run-around between the dealer where the car is, the dealer who sold me the car, and Toyota Motors it is becoming clear that after buying two new Toyotas neither Toyota Motors nor their dealers care about me, their customer.
My experience of over forty-five years driving and owning many cars (some with more than double this mileage) with never a transmission failure makes me believe this is unusual. Checking owner complaint sites and independent transmission repair facilities only seems to affirm that this is not a normal failure. Even the service managers at both dealerships say this is unusual. Understandably some cars come off the assembly line with a defect or weakness not anticipated and one would expect a manufacturer to step up when there is an unusual mechanical failure.
Foolishly I expected this from Toyota and felt no need to pay extra for an extended warranty, relying on their excellent reputation.
Many manufacturers cover the drivetrain for 100,000 miles, Toyota only for 60,000. Common sense suggests if a manufacturer expected trouble free service beyond 60,00 miles they would warranty it for more than that. I relied on reputation and ignored common sense.
Toyota, the world's most profitable manufacturing company just made their last profit off me and anyone else I can influence.
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2002Nov 03
(reported on)Camry
shifting the gear makes the car tremble
George G.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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