general problems of the 2012 Toyota Camry - part 2

My Toyota Camry 2012 se has 80,000 miles on it and it started to do a hard shift into second gear that resulted in me needing a new transmission. I see online that a lot of people are having transmission issues with their 2012 Camry. I can't believe this hasn't been recalled already?!?! I take very good care of my car and have always enjoyed owning a Toyota but now I have lost faith in the quality of the brand. If Toyota doesn't fix this problem and I then I am done with Toyota.

While driving on any road ( highway, city street, ect. ) at between 25 and 45 mph. The transmission shuders. This from my research shows that there is a massive manufacture defect in the tourque converter as well as the ecu. This could and will cause major transmission issues. This should and needs to be a mandatory recall.

I bought my 2012 Toyota Camry in may of this year and it's was great until the cold weather hit yes antifreeze problem started slowly loosing antifreeze and now inside of car stinks antifreeze. I real lise must be a heater core problem. Did anybody else had this problem and I believe the warranty is done. So much on average does is cost to fix this problem.

My Toyota when I go 40 miles to 60 between it starts to shake and vibrate when I push the gas not stops so if I had to guess just a little bit starts to shutter more starts to shake and then she just pisses me off I owe $13,000 on this car right now I'm definitely going to take it back and see what's going on but by reading all the problems that you guys have and you guys win big and nobody fixed it I don't think they're going to do anything about my car they should do a recall I'm disappointed in Toyota I usually love Toyota report abuse.

Since I purchased the vehicle I have been smelling a weird smell as if the ac unit is leaking. It has been brought in to Toyota multiple times and they could not find the issue, but I still smell it.

Glare from the dashboard under certain sun angles completely obscures vision through the windshield. At times we are forced to drive at a crawl. In one instance, we almost ran into a flagperson who was standing in the road directing traffic around a work crew.

Took my car to Toyota to diagnose, it felt as if it was downshifting when I was driving! they said they did a test drive as well as diagnostic on it! everything is good they said! I drive off the lot and the problem persisted! I took it to another mechanic when the problem wasn't getting better, worried because I drive my 2 little girls everywhere! and lo and behold it's the transmission! which I then drove back to mountain states Toyota and then they confirmed! according to several mechanics it's a fault in the Toyota transmission that they will not admit to! of coarse! Toyota persisting to get us out when confronted, managers cussing, so on and so forth! they then proceeded to lie to me and tell me I haven't been in sense 95,000 lol when I was just in within that month with this same problem! more lies! now I am almost positive they have poured something down my transmission to thicken the fluid as a temporary fix! they had my car in the shop for 2 hours me thinking they were just doing a diagnostic on it! they know there is a problem they will just not admit it, and are putting people in danger! this is not right! there are macanics working for Toyota knowing this is a problem but can't do anything because they are afraid to lose their job! I have been the only owner of my vehicle, and have maintaind it sense I drove it off that lot! only the best love and care thinking this Toyota Camry will be safe and last as long as tho old one that my parents got from the auction that just recently finally hit the bed! stand up and fight if it's not right! and that's what I'm doing! please go to a mechanic ASAP! Toyota will lie and tell you it's the torque converter first but it is the transmission and they know it, they will make their money while you and your children are driving around in a vehicle that has a fault in the transmission!!!.

I have 2012 Toyota Camry that has a vibration issues while driving. This seems like a the vehicle is about to fall off the road. I search it online and it seems like almost everyone that has a 2012 to 2014 Camry has the same issues. Please help.

Vehicle shutters at 30-45 mph when accelerating and the foot is taken off the gas. If you hit the gas and speed up or slow down enough, it stops, but it seems to be getting worse and worse. Started at just 45mph, now happens at 30 and 35 mph as well. In reading other forums, there doesn't seem to be a fix for this. Some have been told a computer upgrade, but that was only temporary and it came back worse.

High fumes inside of car had me daized out. I struggled to keep my eyes open and not be sleepy. I drove with the windows down. Fake leather.

Door locking/unlocking failing. I have replaced 3 out of 4 parts to repair the problem over the last 2 years. In an emergency situation, as an example, where you need to get your child out of the car, the locks could fail.

From a stopped position, acceleration hesitates between 2nd and 3rd gear. It does not do it when slowing and then accelerating. Unsafe for pulling into traffic.

Sunroof glass exploded. While driving on the highway yesterday, my wife and I heard a loud explosion from above. We thought something had dropped from the sky and fell on our car. Then I noticed in my rear view mirror of glass falling off the back windshield. The SUV following behind me was changing lanes to avoid the glass. Then I opened the sunroof visor and glass was falling onto us. We exited off the highway and saw a gaping hole in the sunroof. The hole was gaping outward as if the explosion come from inside.

My son was turning a corner and his Camry accelerated out of control causing him to go over a median, damaging the car. The accident was on 2/18/17. The vehicle was towed to Toyota that same day. Toyota motor company was contacted on Monday 2/20/17. An independent investigation report shows the acceleration. This report was received 3/24/17. Today is 5/3/17 and we still have not heard anything from Toyota as to the investigation or safety of the vehicle. The Toyota dealership will not touch the vehicle until the parent corporation tells them it is ok. We are getting the run around. Every time I call they say it will be another 30 days, you will receive a call or you will receive something in the mail. It has been almost 3 months with no resolution. We don't want to get attorney's involved but what else can we do? we have consulted with an attorney but would prefer for Toyota to just do the right thing. Can you assist?.

Moon roof exploit while driven on interstate 10.

Abs, brake light came on.

This situation have been going on for a month. When I have sitting at a light or on idle. My trac, abs and brake light continue to come on every other week or so. I have seen this complaint before from other Camry's owner online. When they go to the dealership, they tell them it is a sensor. But it is never resolved. Can anybody tell me what is going on with the car? I only had this car for a year. This is scary for me due to me having 2 kids.

Sunroof glass exploded. While driving on the highway coming home, we heard a loud explosion from above. We thought something had dropped from the sky and fell on our car. The sunroof had shattered and glass was falling onto us as I was driving. I had to drive about 5 miles(going about 40 mph) until I was able to exit the highway. Upon observation there was a huge hole in the sunroof with glass continuing to fall as I continued to drive home.

The car seat is perfect but the car seat base is horrible it moves around every time I turn and I know is not supposed to do that with the baby. Now the model I have it's not even listed on the highway safety . . So I font know if is on recall or not.

There is noise coming from the sunroof all the way to the back of the car when hit any bumps or uneven road sounds like popping or knocking noise car only has 50,000 miles.

Once my car approach 40 to 45 mph regardless if im on the city street or highway it has a vibration. Not sure when it started but I know it was like in between November 2015 to current.

Very wet under passenger seat. Interior fogging up during temp changes. Where the air vent comes out to the back seats. Also wet carpet on drivers side under dash. Odor as well from ac, moldy smell. Car stationary. Could this short out the heater or electrical elements for electric seat as well as mildew moisture problems.

Vehicle has defective sunroof due to improper installation from Toyota factory. Defect causes a popping/snapping sound when car goes over bumps. Toyota issued technical service bulletin to repair defect t-sb-0151-13. However only applies to vehicles within 3yr 36k warranty window. Not sure what safety issues may be considered.

Request contact with investigators regarding air bag deployment failure following front end collision in 2012 Toyota Camry. Vehicle had passed recall service last year. My wife was struck in the left front and quarter area by negligent driver during a snowstorm on 1/23/2015. She was unable to apply brakes. The air bags did not deploy. So far, the primary appraisal is $4,600. 00 in damages to drivers door, left front panel, left wheel well and drive train, the entire front bumper, right front quarter panel, hood, and roof pillars. The tear down is in progress for supplemental appraisal. Air bags failed to deploy. After the accident, she called and I advised her to access winter survival kit. She said the engine ran and used the heat until the police arrived. When my wife stepped out of the car to meet the police, she slipped onto black ice and fell onto her lower back and pelvis. Her physician evaluation is currently in progress. The responsible party's insurance company and claim number is:nationwide 321-301 gb. My insurance company and claim number anpac 16a2vj879 I have provided a report to Toyota corporation and they said an inspector will be involved. That claim number Toyota 1501280816. Thank you.

Bought this car used just over a month ago. Made a 1 hour trip yesterday with our 2 children. Sudden unexpected acceleration caused me to almost wreck twice as I was entering the city we were visiting. One would've been serious due to location. Both times occurred when I was decelerating to go around sharp turns by letting off the gas, but not using break. Prior to entering town, the cruise had been set, but was turned off before issue occurred. I've been a loyal Toyota owner for nearly 2 decades. We've owned 6 diff Toyotas (tundra, tacoma, prius, 2 Camrys, and a Lexus LS 400) and have never experienced anything but great quality. Unfortunately, the issue I experienced yesterday, with the negligent manner in which it seems Toyota has handled these complaints from other owners, is serious enough to cause me to reconsider ever owning another Toyota. If it can't be resolved (which it seems it can't), I'd really like to get my money back and get a different car now, since I've only owned this car about 6 weeks. Very disappointed in my long time favorite auto manufacturer. Very disappointed! I would welcome discussion on this matter.

For several years now, my car vibrates for no reason, whether I am driving slow (40-50 mph) or faster. Recently, the issue is getting worse.

I have had multiple problems with my 2012 Camry. Purchased it new and started having problems around 3,500 miles. First, noticed a mildew smell that they stated was from the ac which they fixed. Continued to have the odor and found out 15,000 miles later that there was a leak in the ac that was pressing on my airbags so the entire airbag system needed to be replaced. Had several electrical issues that resulted in every light and icon in my car flashing and beeping which started around 20,000 miles. Occasionally, the car would not turn on as a result of this electrical issue. Took it to the dealer multiple times and they said the battery was fine and they thought it was a 'ghost in the electrical system'. Then my ac blower went out around 40,000 and had to be replaced. Also, the driver side door would not unlock around 45,000 miles and was making a clicking noise. They said the actuator needed to be replaced. Once this was replaced, the passenger side door started making the same noise and would not unlock. They said I would have to replace this actuator as well. Overall, I am highly disappointed in this car since Toyota is supposedly one of the best automotive companies around. I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone as I felt it was very unsafe due to leaking tubes/fluids that resulted in airbag problems and multiple electrical glitches that affected the car's ability to turn on/drive.

I just bought this car, well I was taken advantage of my situation a single mom in need of a car with bad credit. . . . So they tell me this is the only car I can get, it was a rental and now I find out about the recalls on the vehicle. I dont want this car. . I am paying 435. 00 a month plus insurance. My god I could have gotten the camaro I wanted. . . They would not let me drop any warranties. They lied about alot. What can I do. . . .

Accelerating from a stop light, the car went about 30 foot or less than hesitates. The truck that was behind me did not have any warning the car was not going to move and came within inches of my bumper. It happens sometimes when you are passing another vehicle. My wife had it happen while driving on the interstate and a big rig laid on his horn because he he may have thought she had just taken her foot off the gas. When this happens your brake lights do not come on to give a warning the car is slowing down. This is getting to be a bad situation for all Toyota cars. I have been on the internet to see if others were having the same problem. One place registered 124 occurrences another 98. That is just the people that registered a complaint. Someone may get killed before this is corrected. This started happening on my car when the factory installed a upgrade to the computer in the car. We did not have that problem before that. I took my car in for service today and the man laughed about it and said it is a common problem. Nothing can be done about it. When I returned to get the car I showed him a copy of the 124 people complaining about the problem. He said how do you think I knew what you were talking about when you mentioned it. There is nothing we can do about it.

I got a 2012 Toyota Camry from a dealership. I have had the car for six months now and is having problems with it. While I am driving and pressing on the gas when I get between 10-20mph the car hesitates/jerks. I talked to the dealership and they recommend that I take to this place that they have work on there cars. And that is all they could do. I should not be having these type of problems with a car that I just got and is making monthly payments on it.

While driving at approximately 65 mph the sunroof of my Toyota Camry exploded. It was a loud explosion-type sound. There were no overpasses in sight and very little traffic on the highway. The sunroof visor was closed, therefore no glass debris affected passengers. The dealership seems to insist that something hit the sunroof. The explosion of the sunroof came out of nowhere without warning. My 2-year-old daughter was sitting in the back middle seat and could have been seriously injured with glass shards, had the visor been open.

Driver side sunvisor fell down, it hits your forehead while you drive. There was a recall on this, however my VIN number does not match the VIN numbers that are being recalled.

I was told by Toyota that is normal now for the brake actuator to perform a test once the car changes gears from first to second gear. The actuator makes a grinding/odd noise no matter how many times you hit the breaks or go into different gears. I demonstrated this issue with Toyota in person and then was left for 3 days. After the Toyota dealership opened a ticket with Toyota techincal support, it is now deemed "normal" everyday you start your car and when the car switches to second gear, "it is the break actuator pressurizing and performing it's test". The sound heard is normal. Given there has been so many issues with Toyota and their actuators. I hope they have deemed my break actuator as safe because from what I have read in the news, a faulty break actuator is very unsafe. I have called up Toyota care who said "we only rely and trust what are technicians say". Toyota better have their story straight because they have had a bad record in the past with safety issues.

Right from day one in 2012 when I bought the vehicle- it rattles and shakes. I chamged the tires in July 2014 at 11000 miles to michellin (original-worthless firestone tyres). At 80 mph on highway toll roads it is unstaedy and can be blown away by a slight gust of wind. The body is worthless! the bumpers came off. I had to get them fixed. These Toyota cars are toys! not fit for roads. I regret buying one.

Loud knocking noise coming from moon roof of my vehicle, I took it to Toyota dealer and they said its fixed but after driving 5 miles, it started making more noice, planning to take the car to same dealer again.