Problems to Look Out for When Buying a Used Toyota Camry 2007-2025

This is video is about the the problems to look out for when buying a 6th, 7th or 8th generation Toyota Camry which featured the 2AZ-FE, the 2GR-FE and the AR-FE engines that were mated to the 6 speed and 8 speed transmissions. This video also shows a brief history of the Toyota Camry going back to the introduction. The Camry is generally regarded as the best family car ever built. It is reliable, efficient and affordable and good value for the money. Items covered in this video are oil piston ring failure, water pump leaks, radiator failure, tensioner pully, front sway bar links and faulty vvti gears. Also the oil change intervals are mentioned with the factory recommended settings being bad and replacing that with 5000 mile intervals instead.

[wholeNwon]

Facts without fluff and filler: Just what most viewers want.

[willoverkill]

My sister in law has owned her 2014 Camry 4 cylinder for 10 years since new, absolutely zero major issues. I've had my 2022 Camry hybrid for 2 years, oil changes and the caliper gluides needed lubrication, and 41MPG over the last 10k miles. Our first Toyotas for both of us, we get it now!

[DuncanCunningham]

Yes, he's back! Good to see you creating more content.

[MrWilliam.Stewart]

Who can talk about a Camry and remain interesting?
Greg can!

[miriamvivo]

Just got up and found this. My sister has a 2004 toyota camry xle v6. Ive been maintaining and repairing it.

[stephendibari]

awesome video. your video on the 2002 ES300 with almost 600k miles is one of the reasons why i bought my 2002 ES300 3 years ago this month. I bought it as a one owner with 161K miles, it just turned 181k miles. the original owner had the timing belt/water pump and valve cover gasket all replaced at 87k miles at a lexus dealership in NJ. early next year or later this year i’ll be getting the timing belt/water pump done. best car i’ve ever owned. thank you !!

[deepakk]

Where were you we missed you so much 😢

[SierraEFV]

I owned a 2003 Camry but the 7th generation is my favorite design

[chocolatewheelchair]

You’re always so calm and cool and collected

[riograul]

I used your buying guide to check for highway miles on my (new for me) 08 Sienna! Took it to my mechanic AFTER the buy, he said he couldn't find even ONE thing wrong with it! Thanks for your help, Greg!

[marcelpatel]

Still drive my 2005 Camry fully optioned. Still solid. Over 350, 000 kms and running. Toronto, Canada

[SunofYork]

We bought out two camrys in 2007 ..his and hers... In 15 years the total repairs were ONE sun visor. No oil use problems... I did ALL maintenance... Now I run an ex-lease (not me) 2nd hand 2017 Camry (love it) and my wife has a new 2024 Camry...

[beefbottom]

Own a 2013 Passat VR6. Zero issues. Also owned a 2018 Toyota Sienna which needed an engine out service to stop an oil leak.

[davidcollier]

Prospective Camry buyers are also good looking!
Great content. Thanks Greg...from Australia.

[senatorchinchilla]

What gets me about the 2AZ is that they had just *finally* fixed the 1zz rings and oil consumption by around 2003. Then they started all over again.

[riceburner]

Hi Greg, not a big fan of Car Fax. Mistakes made on my record & tried to remedy by contacting them to correct, only to not correct. I do most of work myself, so I have a log book that I document ALL work MYSELF. You give such great advice. I took your advice on cleaning engine bay on Prii, & u have won my respect. Already sub'd & gave u a 👍

[miguelsalazar]

2007 camry V6 337, XXX miles. No issues, transmission is like new. Other than routine maintenance, best decision buying I've made.

[trippa]

It was only a couple of days ago, I was searching through your channel for a Camry video. What timing! Thanks Greg, you’re a legend

[TheSkyline]

Good to see you active again sir. With the way the economy is, people with your type of experience and knowledge about used cars are needed more than ever .

[LukeSimpson]

Greeeg!

Glad to see you posting. Writing this from our 2005 Highlander Limited, bought largely thanks to you. Favorite car we’ve ever owned!