2005 Toyota Camry Automatic Transmission Problems
- 55
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 55 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 8 records
- find problem · 5 records
- transmission shifting · 4 records
- numerous occasions · 4 records
- reported reported · 4 records
- reported find · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated at speeds between 24 and 30 mph, the vehicle, intermittently, lost power then slammed into gear. The dealership did acknowledge there was a problem, but stated installing a new transmission was no guarantee that the problem would cease. Updated 03/28/06. *jb
ODI 10151550
Automatic Transmission · Glass, Side/Rear
2005 toyota camry. Consumer sent additional correspondence related to transmission and driver side window issues. Note consumer has previous correspondence in the system under odi 10186844 *tgw the consumer stated while test driving the vehicle with the technician, the transmission hesitated on acceleration and slipped a few times. After waiting for the vehicle for about 45 minutes, the technician could not find…
ODI 10458353
Automatic Transmission
Transmission hesitation when pressing gas pedal. After 2 or 3 seconds the car then lurches forward violently. This nearly caused an accident as i attempted to pass another vehicle. This is a widely known defect that will cause many accidents if not corrected very soon. *jb
ODI 10135768
Automatic Transmission · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I had my new 2005 camry into the dealership (longo toyota, el monte, ca) three times in the first month after i purchased it. I explained that there was a major surge in acceleration while breaking. I also had problems with my car ?jumping? Forward while at a complete stop, and another issue with a lag in acceleration. All three of these issues have happened more times than i can count. There have been many times…
ODI 10303045
Automatic Transmission
While parking car and applying brake, vehicle continued to slowly accelerate and pushed in a tin wall housing the furnance room of a gym. Car rested on the furnance and a gas line. Toyota dist. Manager said he couldn't find any defects and couldn't duplicate problem so said their hands were tied. Nothing done. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10134379
Automatic Transmission
I bought a brand new 2005 4-cylinder camry in 2004 after owing a 1988 with 256,000 miles and being extremely happy with it. However, i was dissatisfied with my new camry only after having it for a week when i started noticing how it would hesitate from taking off from a dead stop and when turning corners. I still can??t figure what turning corners has to do with speed. I had to change my driving habits because it…
ODI 10182901
Automatic Transmission · Exhaust System
I bought a new 2005 toyota camry se 3.3 5 speed auto. It has a hesitation when accelerating from a slow down. When trying to merge it is very unnerving. The check engine light came on the first 3000 miles and a air/fuel sensor was replaced. The hesitation is still not predictable and still occurs. A sulfur smell sometimes occurs also. *jb
ODI 10137930
Automatic Transmission
Purchased a 2005 toyota camry le and i am experiencing the exact same transmission problems. At about 24-30 mph it will rev to about 3000-4000 rpms before it switches to 2nd gear. Also when slowing down the car will jerk into gear. On the highway when trying to pass cars it will just ignore my request for about 3 seconds. This is a dangerous car!!! Took to dealer and they stated it is working as designed. This is…
ODI 10164610
Automatic Transmission
Since the first month i purchased my 2005 4-cylinder camry the acceleration pedal does not immediately engage and the transmission occasionally slips then makes contact for acceleration. Especially troublesome in tight areas such as parking lots where i have had close calls with other vehicles close to hitting me due to this hesitation. My toyota dealer after about 4 - 5 visits have stated that since other camry's…
ODI 10184660
Automatic Transmission
Traveling down hill at approximately 45 mph just slightly pressing the brake pedal vehicle will down shift and jurk steering wheel. If conditions where right i may loose control. This has happened numerous times. Spoke to several dealers and they say it is normal.
ODI 10126763
Automatic Transmission
Dt: on 5/27/05 while driving and after stopping the accelerator would hesitate, then the transmission would jerk into gear. Problem was intermittent. Cannot make a left hand turn or right hand turn becuase the car hesitates so much it wont go. Took car to dealer, and delaer reported that the problem was normal. Dealer reported nothing could be done. Toyota reported they were looking at the problem and will report…
ODI 10124084
Automatic Transmission
Car continually hesitates then surges forward especially at speeds below 40 mph and also when ac is on. Dealer has no fix. I provided printout of nhtsa reports but i was told that's just the way the car is. No choice but to get rid of this new car. *nm
ODI 10136127
Automatic Transmission
I bought a 2005 camry xle last month. The transmission is completely faulty and there is no response from the company. The electronically controlled transmission (ect) is slow to respond. There is a delay when you press the gas so you neven know when the car will actually kick into gear. This is not a problem except when you enter a highway or try avoid a crash.
ODI 10127532
Automatic Transmission
Dt: 2005 toyota camry. The consumer stated that the vehicles transmission was unpredictable. When revving the engine nothing would happen and then all of a sudden the vehicle would jerk. This has occurred since purchasing the vehicle. It was taken to the dealership at 600 miles. According to the dealership, there is no problem, it is operating under normal specifications. This happens mostly during acceleration from…
ODI 10132231
Automatic Transmission
Contact with the dealership has been fruitless as far as resolving the problem. I was told that they are aware of complaints, but try the company line that it was engineered to perform this way. Basically, the transmission will not gear down satisfactorily, until it comes to a complete stop. A slow turn and then acceleration will 'always' result in 'lagging' of gear changes, then it will finally gear down and lurch…
ODI 10119537
Automatic Transmission
While driving first 100 miles the transmission is shifting eratically, upshift and downshifts not changing smoothly. *ak
ODI 10118447
Automatic Transmission
I bought my new 2005 toyota camry xle v6 from geis toyota, yorktown height, ny. I have noticed that the rpm meter on the dashboard display keeps going up while running the car, although the accelerator pedal is not depressed. I have complained this to the dealership. They told me that the vehicle need break in period, and the problem will go away. But the problem persisted. I do vehicle maintenance regularly as per…
ODI 10304199
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle stalled and did not shift properly. The vehicle was just purchased. *ak the vehicle would hesitate when the accelerator was depressed. *sc *jb there was a delay in acceleration or slow response time from a low speed to a faster speed while going up a hill. *jb
ODI 10117124
Automatic Transmission
2005 toyota se v6 has noticeable hesitation problems at low speeds. Could be dangerous at faster speeds. Toyota currently has no fix, according to the dealer. *jb
ODI 10110429
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle revs and lunges when stopped and in drive. This occurs regularily and the dealership told my wife that it was "inherrent" with the camry. It happens frequently.*ak
ODI 10116103
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Purchased new 2005 camry se. Immediately reported problems with severe pulling to the left (across lanes if not holding steering wheel firmly.) also, complained of intermittent hard shifts between 20 and 40 mph. As if someone had hit the car from rear. This causes a broad period of uncontrolled acceleration as the downshift occurs and the revs increase. The tires also wore out after 8,000 due to pull. Took to…
ODI 10242824
Automatic Transmission
When the overdrive is activated, the rpm's spike between three and six thousand rpm's. This happens during normal driving conditions. It is an intermittent problem. We have contacted the dealer on two separate occasions and they are unable to find the problem. It started around the beginning of april, five months after purchasing the vehicle. My concern with this problem is that it may spike at an inopportune time…
ODI 10125727
Automatic Transmission
Excessive brake pedal effort required to slow vehicle at approximately 30 mph. Engine "pushing" vehicle whilst braking. Poor fuel economy (avg 20 mpg for 4-cyl auto. Posted figures 24/34). Erratic transmission shifting. Noticeable delay when accelerator pedal depressed. Numerous near-accidents due to delay in acceleration.*ak
ODI 10112016
Automatic Transmission · Equipment
2005 toyota camry le v6 gradually speed up to about 25 mph. Stop short (you don't have to lock them up, but stop quickly) then accelerate again. When i stop short, my transmission shifts into neutral, and it takes about 3 seconds to shift back into first. When it does, i get quite a jolt. Brought car back to dealer, they are saying it is normal. *nm
ODI 10104735
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I'm concerned the toyota braking issues go deeper than late model prius. My 2005 camry le v6 exhibits similar characteristics as being described today - brake failure when driving over uneven, irregular or rough pavement. When this occurs, the brake pedal stiffens and braking action ceases. I've learned to press down v-e-r-y hard on the pedal during this intermittent behavior. Had taken to the dealer more than once.…
ODI 10307647