2014 Toyota Camry Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Automatic transmission › Torque converter
  9

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1824%
• 25k–50k
  68%
• 50k–75k
  1114%
• 75k–100k
  1114%
• 100k–150k
  2533%
• 150k+
  57%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed with light pressure, and he heard an abnormal rumbling sound coming from under the floorboard. The contact stated that he felt a light vibration in his seat. The contact stated that he took his foot off the accelerator pedal and the vibration ceased. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred mostly while driving at a steady speed and then lightly depressing the accelerator. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a shudder in the torque converter, and that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated before jolting into the next gear. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle almost stalled and was shuddering abnormally before shifting into the next gear. There was also an abnormal grinding sound coming from underneath the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that at a minimum, the torque converter needed to be replaced and the TCM needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering significantly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to Toyota Warranty Enhancement Program Number: ZE5; however, the dealer informed the contact that the repair could not be covered under the warranty because the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering and shaking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter clutch was faulty, and the software needed to be updated. There was a shudder at 35 MPH, and the transmission pan gasket was replaced, and the memory was reset. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to the Warranty Enhancement Program: ZE5 Certain 2012-2014 Camry Extension of Warranty Coverage for U760E. The failure mileage was approximately 171,172.

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate and shudder. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vibration had become constant, and the vehicle would shudder at various speeds. The contact was concerned that the failure was with the tires and had a tire dealer test drive the vehicle. The tire dealer advised the contact that the failure was caused by the transmission. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure reoccurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. The consumer stated the car does not downshift when the accelerator is lightly depressed at any speed to maintain that speed, even on cruise control.

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started to shake abnormally. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal and slowed down. The contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal the shaking reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed torque converter. The contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 35-45 MPH, the front end of the vehicle was shuddering significantly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring more frequently while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to Toyota Campaign Number: ZE5. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to jerk, and the vehicle began to lose power causing the vehicle to decelerate. The brake pedal was depressed, and vehicle was veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but stated the warranty enhancement extension for recall expired last year. The failure mileage was 114,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping, causing the vehicle to jerk or shudder until shifting into the intended gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: SB-0034-14 as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,600.

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