Originally a compact model when it came on the market in the 1980s, the Toyota Camry has since expanded into the mid-sized sedan segment. Elevated by the Japanese car giant as a “world car,” the Camry is built to serve consumers as a reliable, budget-friendly means of transportation. With incognito styling and an interior painted in mass-produced medium gray, the Camry was never captivating but always reliable. Toyota has recently injected some enthusiasm into the car Camry, but how does someone from yesteryear stand today? Let’s figure it out.
What does the 2009 Toyota Camry offer?
While it was as bland as a cup of vanilla ice cream, the 2009 Camry was sophisticated. With a smooth, passenger-friendly ride, US news and world report noted that the Camry’s performance was “polished” in the segment.
The spacious cabin included a six-speaker stereo system with an auxiliary port, cruise control, power locks and windows, and seven welcome airbags. Consumers could get sport-tuned suspension, Bluetooth capabilities, dual-zone climate control, and leather upholstery on more expensive trim levels.
There were three engine configurations for the 2009 Toyota Camry. The 158-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder could get 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, the EPA says. If the 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 was chosen, the numbers drop to 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. cars. com says the optional 187-hp hybrid option — the 2.4-liter mated to a 105-kWh motor — could do a combined 35 mpg.
How reliable is the 2009 Toyota Camry?
Like most Toyota products, the 2009 Toyota Camry is extremely reliable. In reality, Toyota claimed a few years ago that 80 percent of their vehicles built since 1995 are still on the road.
JD power placed the 2009 Camry at the top of the midsize sedan segment. They scored it over the Honda Accord, Kia Optima, Ford Fusion and Saturn Aura. The Camry performed particularly well in terms of quality, reliability and resale value.
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What problems does the 2009 Toyota Camry have?
While test riders never found much they didn’t like about the Toyota Camryconsumers found one problem in particular to be aggravating.
AutoComplaints.com says the 2009 Camry “used to be adorned with our ‘Seal of Pretty Good’.” However, that changed when “an alarming number of complaints started pouring in for excessive oil consumption.”
Owners were “baffled” by how quickly their 2009 Camrys ran out of oil. An analysis of the complaints shows that a liter of oil disappears in engines with only 2000 kilometers. No leaks have been reported by consumers, but Toyota has released numerous technical service bulletins (TSBs) dating back to 2011. Fortunately, only V6 models were affected.
A TSB noted how the rubber on the oil supply hose of the VVT-i actuator “can deteriorate over time”, ToyotaProblems.com states. Toyota recalled nearly two million vehicles in three phases to fix the problem.
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Is it worth buying a used Toyota Camry?
Given the The excellent resale of Toyota Camry value, customers shouldn’t think they’re getting one cheaply. An example with less than 200,000 miles will fetch between $8,000 and $10,000, Autotrader shows. Still, 2009 Camrys don’t get much more expensive than that. For example, there’s one on Autotrader with 37,000 miles on it for just $13,000.
The 2009 Toyota Camry may be a relatively unexciting means of transportation. However, for those who just want to commute to work, it’s almost as reliable as a sunrise.
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