2006 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews

Own 2 Camrys and Love Them

Written by: JC on 08/09/2008

Vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Purchased a 2004 Camry SE with 4 cyl and auto trans, new, and loved it so much I bought the exact same model for my wife in 2006. Consumer Reports describes the ride as that of a more expensive car and they are correct. I have had absolutely no problems with either the 2004 or 2006, just normal maintenance. Hwy mileage is 33, city 24, as long as you drive sensibly and keep tires inflated to 32 psi. My tirewear has gone to normal lengths (25,000 for new car tire; 40,000 for replacement Costco Michelin tires).

Favorite Features

4-cyl acceleration equal to my 6-cyl 1999 Chev Malibu and the Camry transmission is smooth, effortless.

Suggested Improvements

2004 model allowed cruise control in D, 3, 2 and with/without overdrive. 2006 disables cruise except in D with overdrive. 2004 allowed full defrost with outside OR recycled air; 2006 forces you to have outside air. I wish they would restore the 2004 choices as we have more options.

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Great car, but....

Written by: VG on 07/21/2008

Vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I've been driving a Suburban for 5 years. I LOVE driving it. It is pure pleasure to drive. I LIKE my Camry. It's OK to drive, but not nearly as quiet. It doesn't have the driver comforts of my Suburban. I'm driving it purely for fuel economy. It's a great quality car and drives magnificently. It is simply a very utilitarian car.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage. It really has a very peppy engine for being a 4 cylinder. Hope it's as good in the mountains.

Suggested Improvements

Make it quieter without a Lexus price tag.

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Love My Camry

Written by: dc on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry LE V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I don't drive my car that often but when I do it is like driving a luxury car. I don't have any complaints about the car. I have had one problem with the car. The throttle body position motor had to be replace on the car with the mileage under 10,000 miles. Car had no power (get up and go) at all and check engine light came on. Fixed by local dealership. Runs great now.

Favorite Features

Camry is roomy, quiet and a dream to drive.

Suggested Improvements

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Nice Car, But...

Written by: CW on 06/16/2008

Vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I recently purchased this certified pre-owned vehicle. Smooth, quiet ride, but gas mileage isn't what I had hoped. My 1998 Oldsmobile seemingly got better mileage. I purchased the car for reliability, dependability, more importantly, for fuel efficiency. I did a lot of in-town driving & it was less than the advertised 24 mpg.

Favorite Features

Color, beveled headlights, roomy interior, spacious trunk, compartments inside trunk lid

Suggested Improvements

Make it more fuel efficient.

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Very Happy

Written by: laubacrc on 04/28/2008

Vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I researched for months and came down to the Camry, Accord, and Altima. I was on a tight schedule and felt when the time came I would just buy the best car available on the given day. The Camry happended to be the best deal. I couldn't be happier. Much better pick-up than expected from a 4-cyl. Excellent gas mileage (34 mpg highway), and it drives so smoothly it's a pure pleasure. I bought the car with 25,000 miles on it, and I look forward to driving it for years. I get a lot of comments about the very smart purchase I made.

Favorite Features

Surprising acceleration, interior controls are very logical, gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

It's exterior is not as appealing as the Accord or the Altima.

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MPG Stinks

Written by: Greg Winter on 03/04/2008

Vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I am disgusted with this, my 2nd Camry, and my 3rd Toyota. The MPG was advertised as 24 city, 34 HWY. I have NEVER gotten better than 17 mpg and sometimes get 15/16. I've taken it to Toyota and all I get is a recommendation for a $500 tuneup. I have religiously followed instructions for maintenance, and have treated it with care, but I'm going to sell it. My Dodge minivan with 110K miles gets better mileage. I bought the silly thing mainly because I wanted better mileage, and it was a replacement for my '95 Camry which, even after 120K miles, got 24 mpg. Pathetic. Plus, the cup holder in the front doesn't work: it's not adjustable and the slim plastic tab keeps popping out. A lemon.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Increase mileage. Redesign the front cup holder. Improve HP.

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Jerky/Slow responding Camry

Written by: ramankgb on 12/27/2007

Vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry LE V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The Camry gives impressive fuel economy for a V6. Reston, va to Erie, pa on a tank of gas. Very silent compared to my 2.4L Camry. The fit and finish are excellent and is the interior comfort. Excellent JBL stereo option. The only problems i noticed was, The transmission shifts back and forth at low speeds. It gets very annoying especially in rush hour traffic. I am assuming that to save on cost, the same tranny as the one used in 2.4L or 3.3L was mated to the 3.0L. Also, the Drive by wire system response is tragically slow, especially during accelaration for passing other cars, to the point that it can become a safety hazard, as the driver is unable to judge the passing time.

Favorite Features

Automatic Headlights, JBL Audio Option

Suggested Improvements

Drive by wire computer and Transmission ratios

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2006 Camry

Written by: Patrick on 11/28/2007

Vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry SE V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Car looks good, drives fine but the low profile tires are noisy. Transmission was replaced at 20000 miles. Eats through tires like a demon. EIGHT tires in 30000 miles. Toyota completely unresponsive to the problem

Favorite Features

good pick up looks nice

Suggested Improvements

less noisy ride, improve poor transmission, do something about eating through tires

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2006 Camry review

Written by: Tom on 10/09/2007

Vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I have driven this car now for almost two years and have not had a single problem with it. Nothing more need be said.

Favorite Features

Better pickup that would have imagined with a four cylinder engine. Large trunk.

Suggested Improvements

For people without garages, a feature to allow you to warm up the car and lock it at the same time. An option to get rid of the panic button.

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Safety is Excellent

Written by: Tami on 04/04/2007

Vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I reviewed 12 months ago when I first bought the car. I loved it then and now I'm going to miss it. Last week we were hit broadside into the passengar side. The floor of the car absorbed all the impact and the airbags deployed. We all are just fine like it never happened!! The car is totaled : ( oh my baby... and I'm sure we'll be buying another one like it... but where it's most important the safety is superb!!!

Favorite Features

Notice my previous post listed a couple down. But number one favorite is the SAFETY!

Suggested Improvements

I didn't like the AC/heating controls, it lacks excitement.

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