Purchased a loaded SEV6 with 60k a couple months ago. It's a pretty car, but I'm a little concerned about the transmission's behavior. I previously owned a 2000 Camry LE 4 banger and even at 140k it shifted effortlessly. So it comes as a surprise that my new car hesitates, hangs, and then snaps into gear. This happens mostly at lower speeds, between 20 and 40 I'd say. It's actually given me a noticeable jolt a couple of times. This seems out of character for a Camry, no? I couldn't find any info on TSB's for this. What could be going wrong?

 

My guess would be the overdrive button is on or stuck on, or your transmission is starting to go bad.

 

Definitely not an overdrive issue, and I'm pretty certain a newer Camry with relatively low miles wouldn't be having mechanical transmission problems. I've seen some info around the web about a computer reset but can't pin down specific information.

 

Maybe I'll try this from a different angle. Does anyone have a list of TSB's for my car? Alldata says there is one specifically addressing my problem but doesn't get more specific than that. Please?

 

If there's a TSB there might be a secret warranty if you press hard enough. I would print out Alldata's TSB and take it to a dealer and get them to give you the details.

 

I did purchase an extended warranty so if anything is wrong with the transmission itself it can be fixed. I was just thinking if there is indeed a TSB, which is what it looks like to me a dealership would have to do it. I just have trouble believing that it's a mechanical transmission issue. I've been through a Supra, Corolla, '00 Camry, tC, Prius, and now this car with no hint of trouble well over 100 and some 200k. Well, other than the technological hiccups on the Prius....but that's what I get for purchasing one of the first ones off the line after the redesign.