2009 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews

Smooth & Powerful-Wish I bought an SE

Written by: Paul3637 on 10/03/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

At 36 mpg real world highway mpg, this rivals or exceeds the underpowered 2.4L I4 or the hybrid. At 12,500 miles and 18 months I brought my car to the dealer for its third oil change yesterday - have had zero defects, zero repairs. zero oil consumption... but dealer confirmed that like all pre April 2008 build 3.5L V6 Toyotas it has a rubber vvti oil line that can rupture resulting in engine failure. No TSB or recall yet - dealer acknowledged problem but wants $250 to fix with new metal line. Bidgestone 16" tires were about over half worn at 8K miles so replaced the el cheapo tires & hubcaps with 215/55/17 SE style alloys & Michelins which improved handling. Seats are very comfortable. In retrospect, I would pay the extra $1200 for the SE package for nicer interior and 17" alloy wheels.

Favorite Features

Smooth powerful drivetrain, great fuel economy, quiet ride with almost no wind or road noise. Great value - paid less for my 09 LEV6 than I paid for my 1997 LEV6 - in part because options like ignition interlock and power seats are now standard - and when gas was $4/gallon I got $3K off sticker.

Suggested Improvements

1) 17 inch wheels should be standard 2) Eliminate cheap Bridgestone tires 3) Dashboard is fine but the rest of the dishwater grey interior looks like it was designed to look cheap.

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Uncomfortable driver's seat

Written by: arlene on 09/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I am 5'2'' and I am sick that my new car has such an uncomfortable drivers seat. I never had a back problem and I do now. I bought the car for comfort for long drives, and now even in the car for 30 mins., my back is in pain. I am hoping Toyota has some sort of a cushion to rectify this very serious defect in a brand new car. The new 2009 design is the most uncomfortable seat I have EVER driven in, and I have been driving for 36 years in a lot cheaper cars in the past.

Favorite Features

It drives very smoothly, therefore tricking me into thinking the seats would be a good design also.

Suggested Improvements

Change the seats to fit smaller people, the new 2009 design is the most uncomfortable seat I have EVER driven in, and I have been driving for 36 years in a lot cheaper cars in the past.

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All-around great car

Written by: Dennis on 08/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I've had my LE for just over 12 months. I've read several comments on the lack of comfort of the drivers seat. I have not experienced any such discomfort and I have painful arthritis in my lower back. There are several useful adjustments on the power seat. Also, I've experienced no transmission issues as others have noted. Plain interior? Well, it's a Camry LE for crying out loud. You want leather? Get the XLE. I'd buy another LE in a hot second. Great car.

Favorite Features

Quietness, Expected reliability

Suggested Improvements

Collapsing side mirrors

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great Car; Worst Seats Ever

Written by: ALC on 08/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

This is a wonderful automobile, especially for the price. We find the ride relatively smooth and quiet; wonderful on trips (36 MPG w/AC). Unfortunately, after 60 minutes, one finds that Toyota has designed the WORST front car seats ever placed in an automobile; your back and bottom will suffer! We are so upset, I am shopping after 18K miles. In prior vehicles, I have driven for days for over 12 hours per; not in this car. Two of my relatives, who have never had back pain, now have problems when they drive their Camry (same yr). In today’s market, this is inexcusable. I would gladly provide Toyota with a design solution, if they cared.

Favorite Features

Looks, mileage, smooth ride, quietness, construction quality.

Suggested Improvements

REPLACE THE HORRIBLE SEATS! I would never recommend this car solely based upon the poor front seats. Other family members with same car have common complaint. It almost appears Toyota developed a seat for another human configuration! Can cars be recalled due to increasing health care costs?

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Paint peeling off front bumper

Written by: Jill on 08/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Went to dealership. Said rock chip caused peeling, won't cover repair. I have had Toyotas before, under the same driving conditions for 4 yrs without this problem. Also, 1st gear is geared too high, have to rev engine or slip clutch to take off. Also, console storage and cup holders are not as usable as my 04 Corolla. Gear shifter hits cup in cupholder when shifting into 2nd, 4th or reverse.

Favorite Features

Exterior body style and 5 speed prevents excessive shifting when using cruise.

Suggested Improvements

Improve paint quality and durability, adjust console spacing for 5 speed, and have adjustable cup holders.

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Great family sedan

Written by: Steve on 08/14/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Bought this car used with 25K miles on it, but I've had no problems. This isn't very flashy, just your typical Toyota Camry. It lacks the superior interior of the Accord, in fact the Camry's interior is quite pedestrian with a mediocre dash and cheap plastic coverings. However it is a very smooth ride, quiet engine. Not very sporty, but a reliable people mover.

Favorite Features

Interior space is great, good design, very reliable.

Suggested Improvements

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Car seat is very badly designed

Written by: Samir on 08/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Car seat for 2009 Camry base model are designed very badly. Because of this I am starting to develop back pain. I will not recommend anyone to buy this car unless Toyota changes it's seat model and makes it back friendly.

Favorite Features

Overall performance is good but not seat and we cannot compromise our back for engine performance.

Suggested Improvements

Please make seat as it should. And please, next time do not sell a product that can be bad for human body.

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Steering Issues

Written by: GSG on 08/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I miss the driving experience of my 2006 Camry SE which I traded for the 2009 Camry LE. The '09 body style and interior features are far superior to my '06 Camry but that takes a back seat to the less responsive steering. Soon after delivery it was evident that the car pulled to the left, whether it be interstate or back roads. It had a front end alignment at 5,000, soon after experienced the same issues. I wonder if others have experienced similar problems.

Favorite Features

Interior appointments, exterior body style, prefer the lip spoiler over the conventional type which I had on the 06 Camry. Quiet ride.

Suggested Improvements

Side body moldings should be a standard feature. The moon roof pop up wind shield does little to improve wind noise.

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2009 Toyota Camry

Written by: meeka on 08/08/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I like the car...it is definitely a lot quieter than my old car but, I have the worst time parking it...I am 5' tall and just realized that there is no center marking on the hood of the car so the driver could judge when the car is straight into the parking spot. Unless the driver can see over the hood to the front of the car, there is no way to judge. (I have the seat all the way up as high as it can go) I was also a bit disappointed with the finish of the car and the gas mileage...I am getting 22 mpg...less than with my old car...don't know why...Anyway..I do like it and would recommend it to someone else...a taller person maybe....

Favorite Features

Quiet drive (which I believe is what is selling this car), Nice interior, Very roomy inside and in the trunk area

Suggested Improvements

Some sort of hood marker, Better mileage, Improved body paint. Don't think this body paint will last long.

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Tires are of poor quality

Written by: Lynn on 08/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Our Camry's tires needed replacing at 20,000 miles. So disappointed. Hard to see while backing up.

Favorite Features

Comfortable ride. Love the design. Love the gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Better tires.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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