2009 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews

Dependable car but uncomfortable seats

Written by: Shelly on 07/04/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought this car for the dependability and easy handling. You don't need muscles to turn the steering wheel or stop the car. However, the driver's seat is uncomfortably hard and I hurt after a few minutes of highway driving. Also there's no lateral support. The head thing hits me when I'm on the road. I never feel like I can relax in the seat. I have to sit leaning forward, lumbar deflated, grasping the wheel at 10 and 2, or I'm in pain. I've had pains around my hip muscles and lower back since buying this car. Also, I can't see behind me when backing out of parking space due to pillars. Otherwise, it has a nice ride and looks good.

Favorite Features

Decent ride. Takes little muscle to steer or brake. Looks attractive. Dependability was the big selling point, as is resale value (at least I hope so, cause I don't know how much more of this car I can take).

Suggested Improvements

Seat cushion needs to be softer and have more lateral support. We older buyers need more cushioning because things start to hurt when you reach middle age. I have to sit on extra cushion, and even then it's iffy. Rear visibility should be improved. Engine braking should be moderated so car can coast.

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Lacks pick-up

Written by: Alice on 07/04/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I previously owned 2003 Camry (4- cyl.). I absolutely loved my 2003. I traded it in for the new 2009 body style. My 2009 Camry has very little pick-up. It barely gets out of its own way on Interstate! Scary!!! Also, the door storage areas and console areas are not as large as in the 2003. The 2009 Camry is somewhat disappointing. I don't necessarily dislike the car totally, but I truly miss the pick-up from the 2003 Camry.

Favorite Features

Nice size trunk. Sleek looking exterior.

Suggested Improvements

Work on pick-up.

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Not what it should be

Written by: Brad on 07/02/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

It's just not what a 2009 Genesis should be. The mileage is not great but ok. The ride is nice be not great. The quality seems good but has no real track record. The AC is weak in the Florida heat. The 3.8 feels like it was made for a SUV. The auto trans is very smooth though. The tires are noisy on the hot asphalt roads here and seem to be wearing already.

Favorite Features

The leather seats are nice. The sound system is the greatest.

Suggested Improvements

I think this vehicle should be a greener type offering.

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1st Time Toyota owner

Written by: bh on 06/30/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Have owned the car for 2 months. Best features are the smooth and quiet ride. I recently rode in a friend's new Accord and the Camry is much more quiet and much smoother. The engine is very quiet at idle, and at 70 mph. The handling is not very sporty thanks to the drive-by-wire steering; needs more road feel. The car downshifts too much when going up slight grades at interstate hwy. speeds; otherwise the transmission is very smooth and shifts seamlessly. This is a five- speed and I can only imagine that the new 6-speed would have more of the downshifting problem. Overall I really like the car and believe it is a good value in the midsize category. I don't regret the purchase at all.

Favorite Features

Smooth transmission and quiet/smooth ride. On a recent trip we got 32.6 mpg at constant 70 mph. Expect to get even better mph when car is fully broken in. The dashboard design is so simple and user friendly. Electric seat is great; seat sits quite high in "up" position. Great cabin visibility.

Suggested Improvements

Better road feel in steering. Needs to have more solid material in rear wheel wells instead of fabric.

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Almost perfect

Written by: steve on 06/26/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I test drove the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima . The Camry had a more pleasant ride and that's a difficult chore in the streets of NYC . Quiet and responsive was the Camry , with excellent fuel economy. Me being quite tall at 6 ' 4 inches I felt very comfortable but the only drawback I've experienced is on long drives. I find myself making a few adjustments to the drivers seat to get comfortable. Other than that the car is a perfect buy for a family of 4. Trunk space fits 2 large suitcases with no problem and the gas mileage on the highway at 55 is 34. Very happy with the purchase and looking forward to many years of reliability. After all its a Toyota.

Favorite Features

soft quiet ride, reliability, very good fuel mileage

Suggested Improvements

none

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Best vanilla value on the market

Written by: robert on 06/24/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Love the super white with very nice after market heated seats, very quiet, nice ride, very readable dash, lots of space especially in the trunk, split folding rear seat, avg. 27 in mixed driving and 35 highway at 65 mph, did not pay for alloys or sunroof or fog lites or high end stereo none of which interest me. Made in KENTUCKY!! NOT DETROIT.

Favorite Features

quiet ride, style inside and out

Suggested Improvements

like to have had compass mirror

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Worry free/comfort

Written by: Dave on 06/23/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I love my Camry. I took it on a multi-state ski trip; it was such a smooth quiet ride through the mountains, no problem in slush and light snowy back roads. I am 6'4 and no problem with leg and head room. I really like the new body design, and I love the car and am thinking of selling my wife's car for another Toyota, maybe rav 4, to add to collection. Hopefully being this is my first toy, there will be many years of no problems. :)

Favorite Features

Styling, smooth quiet ride, lots of room.

Suggested Improvements

The paint in the engine on the letters chipped off only after 9000 miles; not so good looking with half chipped paint. Either upgrade paint or don't bother putting on!

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Unexpected Warranty Issues Disappoint

Written by: Stephanie on 06/23/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Owned ~6 months (6300 miles) and initially loved the car, despite some visibility issues. Love the ride and responsiveness of the 6 cyl; but seats are uncomfortable on long trips. Sadly, car is in shop today for several concerns. Heard water sloshing under floor; amazed to discover puddles on floorboards! AC evaporator is under dash, inside car; hose got blocked and condensate dumped into car instead of outside after driving 300 miles w/AC on. Fuel and outside temp gauges not working properly. Dashboard makes annoying popping/cracking noises. Selected Camry based on reputation for quality and reliability, so needless to say, we are disappointed with our ownership experience thus far.

Favorite Features

Smooth ride, quiet interior, responsiveness of 6 cyl engine (which is why we selected it over noisier, sluggish 4 cyl), exterior appearance. JBL stereo upgrade is great, with controls on steering wheel and integrated bluetooth.

Suggested Improvements

Obviously, the AC evaporator design/placement needs improvement (however, service rep says it has been this way for years so not much hope for that); visibility should be improved for safety (must pay attention to blind spot when checking to the right when making left turn!).

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Best Car

Written by: Lance on 06/16/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my first Toyota I have owned. Since the first time I drove it I was sold. It is so fun to drive, and the power is awsome, the interior is also A++. I will Buy Toyota from now on.

Favorite Features

Power, and the overall look inside and outside.

Suggested Improvements

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Love the Camry!

Written by: Brenda on 06/15/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I love the Camry. I live in southern Virginia and travel to Pittsburgh, my hometown, several times a year. The trip is about 8 hours and I don't feel the least bit tired after the drive. It's comfortable, has great handling, and looks good too. Every time I stop along the trip, folks compliment me on it being such a good looking car. Toyota is such a reliable car, so I'm happy I made this purchase from domestic cars to a Toyota. The domestics don't hold a candle to the Camry.

Favorite Features

Styling and comfort. Fuel economy is great too. I average 35 highway.

Suggested Improvements

None at all.

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