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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,394 miles

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2013 Toyota Camry drivetrain problems

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2013 Toyota Camry Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #58

Feb 182021

Camry

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission torque converter recall... I bought the car 2 years ago used didn't kno about the recall... when the transmission started the shutter I looked it up.... this was last year... everytime I go to toyota since they have been giving me a hard time... when I finally found the recall number info for them they took so long till the recall was over now they want me to pay for it out of pocket... I don't think that is very fair on their end or customer friendly

- Frederiksted, VI, USA

problem #57

Oct 012021

Camry

  • miles
transmission is pausing around 20mph and bad shudder around 45-50mph with transmission. Just bought this car in June 2021 problem has been going for about 3 months since owner vehicle.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #56

Dec 222021

Camry

  • miles
Torque Converter started shuddering a couple of weeks ago. I was stranded in busy intersection for just long enough to scare me into understanding that this issue is dangerous. I found that Toyota had issued LSC E03 - Limited Service Campaign and I was not notified. There was no recall. Instead there was a window of time that I missed, apparently. How many 100's of thousands of Camry's are having this same issue but were unable to afford the cost after Toyota's Warranty Extension ended? I would bet it's alot. This will impact young peoples, and the working poor especially hard because they are the ones buying used cars, and they typically don't have the time or the money for expensive repairs. Even if the repairs are for safety. So, they will be driving the cars with a known safety flaw designed and sold by Toyota.

- Rogers, AR, USA

problem #55

Dec 022021

Camry

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving have noticed shuddering at random times. Car just now has 134k on it and the service records never showed what computer update was done. Was unaware of any issues with torque converter issues. Have had cruise control set to speed limit and had car acceleration up to 25miles over speed set, car has also slowed down without anything being changed. Went to dealership because torque converter tsb and was told it was out of warranty in Aug 2021. had ecm reprogrammed with original owner in 2014... toyota knew this was an issue and never corrected parts

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #54

Jan 102021

Camry

  • 109,555 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to shudder and jerk while the vehicle accelerating at speeds of 45 MPH or above. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure as torque converter shudder. The contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,555.

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

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problem #53

Sep 152021

Camry

  • miles
Randomly vehicle fails to accelerate fully transmission shutters during this period.

- Florence-, AL, USA

problem #52

Aug 082021

Camry

  • 171,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, the vehicle would hesitate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle to his destination. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #51

May 022019

Camry

  • miles
The car stutters really bad at low speeds, I went to the dealership and they said I was outside of warranty by two weeks but it was the torque converter, I have been having this problem off and on for years but thought it was something small because it wouldn't last long, however for the past 3 months or so it has gotten progressively worse and does it every time, we thought we would have to pay for a diagnostics which is over $100 which is why we didn't take it sooner, however the day that we took it they said it was out of warranty by 2 weeks and when we called Toyota they would not take responsibility for it even though this is a known issue with my year make and model Toyota, just asking for help getting this hazardous and safety issue recalled.

- Grove City, OH, USA

problem #50

Jan 092020

Camry

  • 120,000 miles
My car stalls every time I pull of from a red light or try to pick up speed after going slow and jerks at times. It's like the car is not changing gears

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #49

Oct 142020

Camry

  • 99,000 miles
Toyota recalled my 2013 Toyota Camry for a torque converter that is causing a shudder in the car when driving between 5-50mph that they are claiming is expired. Big safety issue!!!

- Longwood, FL, USA

problem #48

Oct 022020

Camry

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine power train - when I try to get up drive up to 20 mph it power down backup an slow to move off. My driver side seat belt is stuck in place an want work or lock. The traction control light stay on an want go off. Motor support bolts are not holing good because when you pull off the hole motor move an jerk the car.

- Stoneville, MS, USA

problem #47

Nov 012017

Camry 4-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
Hesitation and shuttering at low acceleration speeds. Hesitates at 20 miles an hour. Shuttering at 40-45 miles an hour. Been happening for years. Getting worse

- Lawton, OK, USA

problem #46

Nov 182019

Camry

  • 58,000 miles
Cvt transmission start shuddering then and B/4 at 40 to 50 miles per hour Toyota mfg refuses to repair.car only has 58K miles! almost lost control driving.telling me I have to buy at dealer for $7.300 happens at all times wherever ! please help us since we are both retried seniors. Alfred

- New Lenox, IL, USA

problem #45

Dec 102019

Camry

  • 119,750 miles
When I get to 20 mph my car will loose power for just a second or two.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

problem #44

Oct 082019

Camry

  • 158,000 miles
When vehicle stop and then accelerate, at aroud 2000rpm it stalls and RPM drops about to1800rpm then suddenly accelerate.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

problem #43

Aug 102019

Camry

  • 84,000 miles
Driving on a smooth road when car reaches between 35 and 40 miles per hour the transmission starts to shuddle making it seems like you are driving on a bumpy road for a couple of seconds which is scary when U feel the vibration.

- Bayshore, NY, USA

problem #42

Oct 012018

Camry

  • miles
Vehicle engine shutters at low speed up to 50 mph. Recall on cars.com but Toyota will not honor it. It has become worse over the past 3 months.

- Fulton, MO, USA

problem #41

Feb 012019

Camry

  • 78,000 miles
Torque converter not good in this car. Vehicle makes vibration between 40-50mph but if I let go off the accelerator it goes away instantly. Changed brakes changes cv axles. Transmission is the issue car is only 78K miles 2013 Camry le. I believe a recall might be needed? thanks

- Amherst, NY, USA

problem #40

Jan 012019

Camry

  • 78,000 miles
Problem in automactic transmission. It vibrates between 40-50 mph. Car is only 78K miles right now. I changed brakes/rotors and both cv axles and nothing changed. Something is wrong in the transmission. It happens in city or highway.

- Amherst, NY, USA

problem #39

Dec 112017

Camry

  • 117,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the transmission shook while driving low speeds and the vehicle had trouble shifting while driving 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but no failures were found with the vehicle. Boch Toyota South (620 S Washington St, North attleborough, MA 02760, (508) 719-8628) was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 117,000.

- South Attleboro, MA, USA

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