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Toyota Camry

2GR-FE 3.5L V6 268 hp Automatic Sedan 2007–2011
✔ Good Choice
Engine 2GR-FE ✔ Good Choice 2,200–6,400 €

3.5L V6 — Toyota's universal six-cylinder for midsize through SUV. Cam tower oil leak like the Tundra V8, but less common. Budget for water pump around 80k miles. Overall one of the most reliable V6 engines on the market, 250k+ mile lifespans documented.

Fun Factor? Decent

V6 Camry XV40 — 268 hp surprise package

268 hp V6 in the Camry: surprisingly quick for a midsize sedan. Watch for torque converter shudder on V6 auto. Otherwise one of the best Camry powertrains.

Engine Weaknesses 3

!! RTV-Dichtung am Nockenwellenturm altert. Gleiche Problematik wie bei Toyota-V8-Motoren, beim V6 seltener.

RTV sealant at cam tower ages. Same issue as Toyota V8 engines, less common on V6.

Symptoms: Oil smell, oil trail at front of engine

800–2,500 € from 150,000 km
!! Wasserpumpe mit Kunststoffflügelrad verschleißt. Im Rahmen des Zahnriemen-/Kettenservice tauschen.

Water pump with plastic impeller wears out. Replace during timing belt/chain service.

Symptoms: Coolant loss, drip under engine

400–900 € from 130,000 km
! Leicht erhöhter Ölverbrauch ab höherer Laufleistung — normal für die Baureihe. Regelmäßige Kontrolle ausreichend.

Slightly elevated oil consumption at higher mileage — normal for the series. Regular monitoring sufficient.

Symptoms: Oil level drops between changes

500–1,500 € from 150,000 km

Vehicle Weaknesses 1

!! Gearbox TSB-0061-08: Vibration bei 40-70 km/h beim leichten Beschleunigen. Neue Dämpferplatte + TCC-Belag im überarbeiteten Wandler.

TSB-0061-08: Vibration at 25-45 mph during light acceleration. New damper plate + TCC lining in revised converter.

500–1,500 € from 100,000 km

Reports & Tests

nhtsa_complaints NHTSA Complaint Summary 2026-03
Below Average

7417 owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2007–2011). Most reported: Cruise Control (1377), Brakes (1172), Body Structure (1012).