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Toyota Camry: Common Problems & Maintenance Tips
The Toyota Camry is known for reliability, but every car has things owners should watch for. Here's what to know about keeping yours running smoothly.
Common issues & things to know
- Oxygen sensor and catalytic converter issues can appear after 100,000+ miles, often showing up as a check engine light or reduced fuel economy
- Some model years have reported dashboard cracking in hot climates — mostly cosmetic, not safety-related
- Transmission shudder at low speeds has been reported on certain model years with the 6-speed automatic; a transmission fluid flush often resolves it
- Water pump failure is a known wear item around 90,000-100,000 miles
- Brake rotor warping (felt as steering wheel vibration when braking) is a common wear issue worth checking during routine service
Maintenance milestones
30,000 miles
Transmission fluid check, air filter replacement
60,000 miles
Spark plugs, coolant flush, timing chain inspection
100,000 miles
Water pump inspection, drive belt replacement
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