2011 Toyota Camry: Transmission failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Camry report: transmission failure. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 78,750 miles.
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints for the 2011 Camry in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11413558 (filed 04/23/2021): “The car it's hard to turn now, it make noise when i accelerate, liking grease-oil on the ball joints. it sounds like the problem with the recall , but my car is 2-11.. a month before the recall ( that starts in 3 -11).. so i took it to dealership, and they did…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11413137 (filed 04/21/2021): “My camry is using excessive oil and it has the same engine number included in all the other complaints. i took my car in to have the oil consumption test done. no leaks were found, oil change was done and i was told to come back in a week. the first check up…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (5 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,750 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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