2009 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews

'09 LE 3.5V6

Written by: Joe P. on 11/05/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE V6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I bought my Camry in Sept. This is my 1st foreign vehicle. What a surprise. This vehicle is the best. I'm averaging 28 MPG in mixed city and hwy driving. It is a pleasure to drive. The power is great, it handles very nicely, has much interior room and the aesthetics are great. My wife has an '00 4 runner with nearly 300,000 miles on it. I can only hope that I have this car for that many miles. I really like this vehicle!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

The interior plastics could be of a little better quality

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Love my Cammie the Camry

Written by: Paul on 10/29/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry XLE V6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

A lot of people I know own these so I decided to buy one. My lady friend owns a 2008 Camry XLE V6. Hers is black, and mine is silver. What is not to like about this car? I just love it to death! I plan on keeping it for a good long time. Me and my lady friend are both senior citizens. I definitely recommend this car to anyone looking for a midsize family sedan that is great for anyone of any age. They make great first cars, great second cars, and great family cars.

Favorite Features

Bluetooth technology along with the quality of everything that is in this car.

Suggested Improvements

None at all.

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Good Car So Far, But Some Downgrades

Written by: Joe B Radio on 10/17/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Just traded an 02 Camry I really liked with 102K for 09. Have only put 300 miles on the car so far, but the quality, especially interior, is a notch down from the 02. The inside plastic seems of lesser quality and there are some issues with sections matching up, something I never thought I would see in Toyota. I guess they made changes to keep the price down. On road performance is comparable and ABS is standard. The pickup is about what you expect considering it is a 4 cyl on such a large frame. I hope the car has the reliability of my trouble free 02 Camry.

Favorite Features

Radio controls on steering wheel, improved sensors (including tire pressure tracking). Mini-plug outlet for mp3 player (wife really likes that one). Keyless remote now standard on LE model, including trunk release. Improved lighting on radio and climate controls (but no way to lower intensity).

Suggested Improvements

Put parking brake back on console. Go back to upgraded inside plastics. Put rear seat foldback controls back on the seats and not in the trunk. Dashboard indicator that moonroof is fully closed would help. Having trouble making sure the roof is closed.

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Camry LE '09

Written by: Rhoel on 10/13/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Good vehicle from point A to B. Quite comfortable. Camry LE is underpowered. I'm aware that it's only an I4 but still quite gutless. Average around 20- 23 mpg mix of hi-way and city driving with AC on at 3/4 cool.

Favorite Features

Easy to drive.

Suggested Improvements

AC needs more ummphh!

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Honda Fan's new Camry

Written by: Marko on 10/07/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

My Camry LE 4 cyl 5 speed auto has about 3,800 miles now. In suburban driving (avg 35 mph, few stops) and highway (avg 78 mph mostly cruise control), my day in, day out suburban/highway combined mileage is 28 mpg. The car is comfortable and attractive, but has mushy handling and a constantly shifting auto trans. The car is unstable driving in gusty winds. The ergonomics aren't as good as my 2000 Honda Accord. I bought the Camry because I just couldn't stand the looks of the 2008/9 Accord. Interesting that my Camry requires oil changes at 5,000, while the Accord was listed as 7,500. My Camry stereo has intermittent failure, but other than that, car's delivered quality was good.

Favorite Features

Attractive exterior styling, comfortable seating, lots of room, big trunk, quiet, decent mileage,

Suggested Improvements

No doorside strip for parking lot dents, intermittent radio failure but nice sound when it works, easily scratched trunk liftover, handles like a spavined pig, mushy (but effective) brakes, C-pillars limit visibility, awkward cruise control control, easily soiled pale grey interior fabric,

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2009 Camry XLE Love it!

Written by: Finnska on 09/20/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry XLE V6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Got the vehicle in April 08. Love it! Love everything about it. Has great ride quality, great sound quality! Took it on a long trip and clocked 34 mpg. Yes, 34 mpg. We've had many different vehicles, but this one gives us the most pleasure in driving it. We leased it, but we'll be keeping it in the end.

Favorite Features

Bluetooth, nav system, ride quality being the biggest!

Suggested Improvements

None!

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The most fun I've had driving

Written by: Dee on 09/17/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I traded up from a 2005 Corolla the best choice I have every made, don’t get me wrong it was a great car but compared to my Camry it was just a baby. My Camry runs just as smooth as my mom’s Infiniti G35. The wheel mounted controls, blue tooth and speed/noise sensitive volume control, without a doubt make it the best full size sedan out there for the money. I know because I tried almost all of them the Madza6, Malibu, Altima, Sonata, Accord even a Hyundai Genesis and they all fail in comparison. Trust me.

Favorite Features

Wheel controls all of them (radio, blue tooth, climate control, cruse control and digital display). The wheel pushes in and pulls out, reclining rear seats and the auto dimming rear view mirror with digital compass. The JBL 6 CD changers with MP3/WMA play back is also a big plus.

Suggested Improvements

More detail to the the exterior. Side molding, door edge guards chrome door handles or something

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Consumer

Written by: steve on 09/17/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE V6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Comfortable car, good to drive powerful 3.5L with V6 engine. compare to Nissan Maxima and Altima v6 engine and Honda Accord. I'd rather buy Toyota Camry a little cheaper price and the model look good too

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Transmission deceleration problems

Written by: Tony Lucci on 09/16/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry XLE V6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Only Toyotas ever owned and still own are four 1989-1991 Cressidas. Absolutely superb and still running great. Recommended to my son to buy Camry. Bought a 2007 LE 4 cylinder Camry new and transmission shifting between 35 and 45 is deplorable. When decelerating down to 40 car RPM jump up by 1000. I was foolish enough to buy a 2009 Camry 6 cylinder XLE with every option and at 9000 miles the problem my son has with his 4 cylinder is twice as bad with the 6 cylinder. Went to two different dealers for repair and received the same story from both (nothing wrong) and one even charged $40 bucks (car is in warranty). OOOH what a "bad" feeling.

Favorite Features

Appearance, mileage, ride smooth

Suggested Improvements

Transmission shifting 35-45. Rotors, (problems within 20,000 miles on 2007) 90% of miles were highway driving.

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Money well spent.

Written by: Tom on 09/08/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Okay, I test drove pretty much all the midsize family sedans and in terms of price, value, comfort, looks, and fuel economy the Toyota Camry won. The 4 cylinder is plenty of power so don't waste money for that and the xle trim is worth the extra money. Very comfortable interior and decent handling so don't expect a sports car ride. I like driving this car. Lots of room front and rear with a decent sized trunk. Lots of airbags and VSC for safety. It even has a knee airbag for the driver. Controls are simple enough but I wasn't sold on the navigation. So I didn't get it. Too many things to look at when driving. Overall, I give it an A.

Favorite Features

Reliability ratings and safety features.

Suggested Improvements

Needs AWD and standard sat. radio.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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