Don't buy these used Toyota's. Camry, Rav4, Corolla Years...

I love my Toyota vehicles, but there are specific years and models that you should avoid.

TOYOTAS TO AVOID
2007 - 2011 Camry Hybrid
2007 - 2009 Camry 4 cylinder
2009 - 2011 Corolla XRS (only the XRS)
2009 - 2013 Matrix (not the standard matrix)
2006 - 2008 Rav4
2007 - 2008 Solara

LEXUS
HS250H

SCION
2007 - 2009 Scion TC
2008 - 2015 Scion XB

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - The Problem
01:16 - Models and Years to Avoid
01:59 - You might find one rebuilt
02:32 - Models and Years to Buy
03:55 - List to Avoid
04:04 - Conclusion

[mikedunlap]

Change your oil often and no problem. My 2007 has 312 thousand on it original alternator water pump and started. Oil and coolant change Simple maintenance

[monicalane]

My 26 year old son is thinking about buying a 2012 Toyota Corolla from Carvana. Thank you for this simple break down.

[BOSS-xyop]

I have a 2010 Toyota Camry 2.5L with the 6 Speed Manual Transmission. I have 276, 000 miles on the original engine and tranny. Only major work I had done was clutch around 169, 000 miles. My engine doesn't burn one drop of oil and it runs silky smooth and phenomenal on gas. I change my oil every 5K or every 6 months. But I do about 3 oil changes in a year. Camry's are Great cars!!

[lv]

Thank God I saw this. I just saw a 2007 Camry for sale with the same engine and I was really considering buying it.

[maxforever]

Good video. Just two things that were not mentioned on the list. First, some of the 4 cylinder 2012 - 2014 Camrys has issues with the torque converter. There was a TSB that was issued for this (not a recall) for 8 years or 150K miles. If you went over that and had issues you were on your own. The second issue was transmission “hunting”issues on later model Camry’s (I think 2018 - 2019). That also affected alot of cars.

[jamesbarros]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I’m looking to get an older Camry for cash and get out of payments and constant repairs on my Kia, and hopefully have a reliable car that I can trust. One of the things I hate about my soul, an early gdi, is that it eats a quart every thousand or so miles (admittedly at 190, 000 miles. I would be bent if I did the work to cash out a Camry and then found it had a consumption issue as well. Knowing what to avoid is amazingly helpful. Thank you!

[davinp]

THe same engine from the Camry was also used in the Scion tC

[chriscoogan]

I had a 1999 Toyota Camry LE V6 that I bought in November 1998. Had that vehicle for 22 years and 275, 000 miles without any major issue. Unfortunately, being so old, the trim/seals were brittle and allowed rainwater leaks. Hurricane Ida forced me to donate it after the interior turned green from the water that blew in and the trunk was half full of rusty water. 😢

[nello]

My 2007 rav4 v6 did not have these issues, mine was totaled in February, it was very fast. Just bought a 2005 lexus es 330 with 106k miles. I'm hooked on the v6's now.

[static_Tricolor_camry]

It's not as worst as the 2ZZ-GE oil pump when it stop working as your driving and there goes your whole engine head. My 2AZ-FE doesn't burn oil, however if it's past 3, 000kms with dirty oil, the oil level will start to drop low to the bottom hole on the dip stick I do my oil changes every 3, 000kms. My engine has 283, 000kms, it's extremely reliable with modifications that doesn't affect my reliability.

[bmac]

I bought a 2007 Scion Tc and put 286, 000 miles on it will very little trouble. I guess I got lucky.

[bobatl]

Awesome video explaining the problem with the engines and then specifically the years and models just invaluable information. Thanks again.

[ScoDucksAutzensLoud]

Question on 4Runners…….I know they’re relatively bulletproof, but what years are best? I’ve seen ‘16 and ‘20. How about the facelift year of ‘14?

[michaelp]

thank you for the review. would you buy a 2007 with a new- replaced motor? thanks

[RobbyB]

I noticed on the chart 2019 to avoid due to transmission problems, but not mentioned as a year to avoid?

[ritajames]

Had to laugh when you said the Scion looks like a toaster ... I can see the similarity - too funny🤣😂

[pauldepierro]

I have 2007 Camry LE is it worth changing pistons and rings to keep the car or are there engines that interchange with ease

[toyotabrony]

Nah. Scion xB is a must. I would definitely buy another Scion xB. 2012-2015. Best car I ever own. Never gonna sell it at all

[Acchill]

Any specific year for the Yaris to avoid? Looking at cheap ones currently with like 100k plus

[zythr]

v6 Rav4 may be a challenge when it comes to changing spark plugs, though