2012 Toyota Camry Power Train Problems
- 63
- 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 63 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- torque converter · 13 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
- feels like · 5 records
- taken independent · 4 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Transmission shutters or vibrates in low speed between gears and is only 79,000 miles and i just bought the car one month ago.
ODI 11280228
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Air conditioning and transmission that have 2 problems
ODI 11279718
Power Train
Vehicle exhibits extreme delay in acceleration, particularly at highway speeds. Gas can be to the floor and there is little to no response for at least one minute, not even a jump in rpm aaa a result of the increased throttle. Trying to merge on to the highway is dangerous when the vehicle remains stuck at 40mph for at least one minute, if not longer. Even once the vehicle has been brought up to speed, trying to…
ODI 11231163
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
While driving the camry in automatic the transmission appears to downshift slowly and drag
ODI 11233958
Power Train
Vehicle shutters during light acceleration around 10mph-30mph. It develops a mild hesitation and lasts a few seconds unless acceleration is stopped. I continue accelerating and it passes. This just started after 100,000 miles and is consistent -happens all the time.
ODI 11218901
Power Train
The vehicle exhibits shutter and vibration between 25 and 50 mph. The vehicle was taken to toyota dealer where software update for transmission was performed. Technicians said vehicle was shutter free. The shutter did not improve any after this update. Vehicle was then taken to independent mechanic where transmission fluid was flushed twice. Mechanic noted that fluid was extremely dirty required 2nd flush to fully…
ODI 11206470
Power Train
Transmission shudders when accelerating from a complete stop. When you accelerate it shudders
ODI 11173688
Power Train
Transmission failure. Transmission was experiencing torque converter shudder. Dealer replaced original torque converter at ~106,000 miles under warranty enhancement. After replacement the transmission developed a vibration between 30-40 mph. Took car back to servicing dealer (hoselton toyota in east rochester, ny) and was told transmission had failed and that replacement was not covered by the warranty enhancement.…
ODI 11180707
Power Train
As i begin accelerating the car shudders and does not respond. Seeing many complaints with the same exact problem. The hesitant acceleration has almost caused me to get t boned & rear ended multiple times. I took my car to be checked and the problem is with the transmission assembly needed to be replaced and recommended filing complaint with the manufacturer for a service campaign concerning sputtering and the…
ODI 11171773
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to shake and hesitate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred for at least three years. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they determined that the transmission failed and needed replacement. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure.…
ODI 11163801
Power Train
When driving between the speeds of 35-60 mph, can shakes and shudders while accelerating. Very noticeable when coasting at these speeds and then stepping on accelerator. Car feels and sounds like riding over rumble strips. This has been occurring for about 6 months. Car has 148,000 miles on it.
ODI 11162031
Power Train
Torque converter problem causing the car to shudder at lower speeds. Feels like i've just run over road strips. It happens on all kinds of road surface, smooth and not so smooth.
ODI 11180413
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. While driving 20 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle slowed down. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 11161467
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle started to shake. Also, when changing gears, there was heat coming from the gear shifter. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 11155901
Power Train
Transmission shutters or vibrates ever time you go to take off or slow down, between the speeds of 20mph and 50 mph
ODI 11287461
Power Train
Around 40-45 mph the vehicle starts to stutter/shake when changing gears. I look online and these cars have problem with the torque converter and toyota would not fix it because they said its not a recall. I took it to the dealership but the technician said that he cannot feel in and neither does his supervisor. I feel the stutter/ shake everyday when i drive the car.
ODI 11152890
Power Train
I was just at a stoplight. I was the first car. When i went to accelerate the car did not pick up speed for at least a full minute. I was afraid someone driving behind me would run into my car or start honking because i was driving so slow. It happened at the stop light prior too, but it wasn't as noticeable because i ran into another stop light almost immediately. I called toyota and was advised to take the car to…
ODI 11079002
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle violently jerked while switching gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
ODI 11194617
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving on any road between 20 and 40 mph, 3rd and 4th speed, the transmission shudders and while pressing the gas, the vehicle hesitates. Sometimes it is somewhat clear to accelerate, other times it feels like you are fighting a wall that will not move. I believe from what i have read that it has to do with the ecu and a possible faulty torque converter. This should be looked into by the nhtsa proactively,…
ODI 11057333
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Delay in shifting on low speeds bettween 20 and 50 mph.the car shuttters when accelerating or coming to stop
ODI 11052293
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. The contact noticed abnormal sputtering and a strong vibration coming from the vehicle while driving 20 to 50 mph. The dealer (advantage toyota valley stream, 400 w sunrise highway, valley stream, new york 11581, [redacted]) determined that the intake valve needed to be replaced. The part was replaced but, within a month, the vehicle was taken back for a second diagnostic…
ODI 11097558
Power Train
Had the same issue 3 years ago they took my car for 3 days trying to fix it. It's stuttering a lot. First time took it in the dealer had it for a day. Took it back right after i drove off. Then they kept it for 3 days after that. Now i'm having the same issue since last year and nobody seem to be paying attention to my complaints. Driving 40 mph and it does the stuttering for seconds at a time every single day.
ODI 11115451
Power Train
Vehicle shutters during light acceleration around 15mph-30mph. It develops a mild shake and lasts a few seconds unless acceleration is stopped.
ODI 11020224
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle shuddered without warning. The vehicle was taken to colonial toyota in milford, [redacted], milford, ct 06460, [redacted] where it was diagnosed that the floor mat was too close to the accelerator pedal and the tie needed to be cut but the failure persisted after the repairs. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 11018870
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes
Shift lever locked in park position. Shift lever release button had to be pressed to release lever and reverse out of parking stall. Once vehicle was in motion the stability control, abs, and parking brake lights remained illuminated until vehicle was shut off.
ODI 10985560