general problems of the 2013 Toyota Camry - part 1

I have a vehicle in which a safety recall was issued for models in that body type and year range. The recall was issued in response to a software glitch that causes a shudder when acceleration. I called my local dealer and was told I do not qualify for a recall even though I have the exact same symptoms listed in the recall. I have spent over 3k trying to resolve this issue and have tried to reach out to corporate with no luck. My car is getting more unstable and nearly lost control due to the shudders. What can I do?.

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the torque converter. The torque converter was flushed, and it was stated by the dealer that the torque converter might have caused damages to the transmission and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shuddered, with the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact became aware that the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

My 2013 Camry shudders when I am accelerating, usually between 15-30 mph. It can be alarming since I expect the car to accelerate quickly but instead it shudders. I was making a right hand turn at a stop light, I went to accelerate and my car shuddered so badly and failed to accerelate so I was almost rear ended. This is a major safety concern when the gears do not properly change during operation. My local Toyota dealership diagnosed it as being a problem with the torque converter. I am aware that Toyota issued a warranty enhancement notification - ze5 to do three things, put in a new torque converter, additional transmission pan magnets, and update the software. I purchased my vehicle in 2019 and was not made aware of this by the Toyota dealership at the time of purchase nor did I receive anything in the mail. Now, Toyota refuses to correct this problem even though it continues to be an issue with owners of these vehicles.

Having issues with the ac condenser drain hose. And transmission shuddering during acceleration.

The transmission malfunctioned during acceleration. Toyota acknowledged the defect torque converter was used for 2012 - 2014 Camry. However, the manufacturer refused to repair or replace it because the car haven't been driven during covid pandemic, and warranty expired. During the acceleration after traffic light or lane merging, the car would shudder, stall, jerk and shake. This could get others or myself killed because the car suddenly slows down or stops. The defect torque converter has been inspected and confirmed by a local Toyota dealer (bernardi Toyota), but they refused to address voluntarily. There was no warning, or error prior to the failure. It happened suddenly from a few months ago, with ~100,000 miles. So basically, the manufacturer (Toyota) is aware that they sold a defect product, which could get someone killed, but refused to repair or replace it. They just hoped customers didn't drive the cars and let the time lapse, then they are off the hook. I am attaching the documents issued by Toyota, where they acknowledged the defect parts.

Unknown. The vehicle shutters tremendously while traveling between 40 and 60 mph.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph, the contact noticed the vehicle began to shuttered and jerk when vehicle was accelerating in speed going up to 45 mph or higher. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure as torte converter shutter was damaged and need to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,555.

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.

When I get to 20 mph my car will loose power for just a second or two.

When vehicle stop and then accelerate, at aroud 2000rpm it stalls and rpm drops about to1800rpm then suddenly accelerate.

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.

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.

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.

My 2013 Toyota Camry will not accelerate when I first try to drive the car in the morning or in the evening when I get off work. It has also stopped accelerating as I was trying to make a left turn onto a busy street. Thankfully, the car behind me did not run into me. It seems as though the car has to 'warm up' before it will drive normally. I have had this car for 5 years and it only started doing this in September 2018. I've taken it to the dealer, the first time the abs, check engine and traction control warning lights were on, but they said they could not replicate the issue. Each time I have taken it back, I've been told they could not find a problem. I would like to find out what is going on with this car before anything bad happens.

When in am completely stopped and I begin to accelerate the torque arm begins shuttering. It takes up to a minute to get the car to get moving. If in am stopped at a street light I am worried I'm going to get rear ended.

Hesitation or shudder at 25-40mph (transmission).

Tl 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.

Shudder while driving under light throttle between approximately 25-50 mph. When car is stationary it has a low shake.

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.

Car hesitate bout 1 second and release at about 20 mph before the passing gear shifts in , never use to do that , started doing this around 5/1/2017 , car has bout 80,000 miles current.

My car would stall and come to a stop unpredictably. It has happened when the car was in motion at low speeds and during turns. The car would stall and come to a stop. Sometimes it can be started after you shut down the engine, sometimes you have to try a couple times in order to start again. Toyota dealership was able to test and find stalling history but was not able to find to problem. They said they would test drive and try to duplicate the problem. After 2 weeks, they said they couldn't duplicate it and couldn't work on it any further and told me to take the car back. After taking the car back, 2 days later it stalled again and it was brought into another Toyota dealership.

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. While the vehicle was parked on a hill, the contact attempted to switch the gear into drive, but the shifting gear failed to lock in the drive position. The contact had to reverse the vehicle off the hill in order to place the vehicle in drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

Purchased car in April with 14,000 miles. Vehicle hesitates at random times - this is especially dangerous when making a left turn at a busy intersection. One time I was the 3rd car back at busy intersection with no left turn arrow. When it was my turn to go the car would barely move. I was fortunate that all the cars in the other direction waited until I cleared the intersection before going. When the traffic light changes from green to red, you are in danger of being hit by another car because you're still in the middle of the intersection. I called the dealer service depart and was told because the problem is random all they could do was have a tech go on a ride along and see if it happened. I test drove the car 3 times before buying it. I was not aware of this problem or I would not have bought this car. My previous car was a 2003 Camry and I never had one minute of trouble with it. This is a very dangerous situation - someone could be killed or very badly injured - and needs to be investigated ASAP.

Transmission delays during acceleration. Multiple time I have been in danger due to delayed acceleration when pulling out or coming to stop then accelerating. My local dealership said it was a common problem. This is very dangerous and I think should investigated further. Thank you.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was in the park and the contact was taking the key out the ignition and the vehicle started moving. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000. Ed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving to make a left turn at 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a wall. The contact sustained a concussion and bruises on her chest that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,700. Djr 4t1bd1fk2du080987.

After stopping at intersection, then step on gas to turn right, car makes the turn out into the road, but then engine begins to rev as if the transmission has shifted into neutral. After letting off the gas pedal for a second or two the car will recover and act normally. This is very dangerous when pulling onto a busy street.

When accelerating at a stop light or when slowing down to make a turn, it hesitates when stepping on it to go. It will go about 5 - 10 feet and hesitate, just enough to make everyone behind you think you are going and they close behind you enough to almost hit you because they don't realize the care hesitates. It has happened more than 4 times. It is an accident waiting to happen.