Overview & Reviews

One of America's favorite cars is all new this year. Design goals for the 2002 Toyota Camry included larger interior packaging, reduced noise, more advanced safety features, better driving dynamics and, of course, a new standard of value.

• Roomy, powerful engines, plenty of safety and luxury features.

• High prices for XLE, costly premium features.

User Reviews:

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  Thumping noise in right rear suspension - 2002 Toyota Camry
  By RussB - November 9 - 10:00 am

  There is a thumping noise in right rear suspension. Washboard roads and streets of Pa cause this noise to be very annoying. Have had to dealer 3 times and still not fixed. Dealer say Toyota is working on a repair for this problem as other cars also have the same problem. NHTSA has other report of same problem. Thought I was too fussy about it until my grandson who was riding in rear seat said Is that noise safe? Also have a sulphur smell from time to time with heat/ac on. They didd repair valve cover gasket but still there is an occasional oil smell.

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  Great Car - wish the brakes were better - 2002 Toyota Camry
  By 02 Camry Owner - October 22 - 5:20 pm

  My 02 Camry LE 4cyl has been a great car. Fuel mileage is awesome, interior room is great, and the overall quality is tops. My big complaint is the brakes. They require a lot of pressure to operate them, and even though the stops, it feels weird. Ive heard that other owners have the same complaint.

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  Makes Me Feel Smart - 2002 Toyota Camry
  By Gary Kelly - October 20 - 10:00 am

  While not the fanciest car Ive owned, it may be the smartest one. Does everything I need, looks good, is fun to challenge on a winding road.

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  Not what I expected from a Toyota... - 2002 Toyota Camry
  By rdia - September 27 - 10:00 am

  This was the first Toyota I have owned. In the past I had driven Honda, Chrysler, Dodge,Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, Mercedes, Volvo. This is the worst car I have ever owned. The car has a defect with the driveline that the dealer refuses to fix stating that it meets factory specs. The styling is bland. The handling is mushy at highway speeds. The power I expected from the V6 is less than smaller engines I have driven. Overall... I will never buy one again!!!!! Beware if youre looking to buy one it is the only car I know of that does not even offer roadside assistance unless you buy the extended warranty!

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  2002 Toyota Camry - 2002 Toyota Camry
  By Dissatisfied - September 26 - 10:23 am

  The car has been good until last year (2007) when I had to rebuild the transmission. Dont like the fact you can see the muffler hanging down - looks like its falling. Now springs and then struts went. Dont think I will be buying another Toyota. Should be able to get more than 6 years out of a transmission!

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  my 4th toyota - 2002 Toyota Camry
  By NAT.C - August 26 - 2:00 am

  this is my fourth toyota,1990,1992,1999 and now a 2002.my only complaint a thumping sound coming from the rear suspension on bumpy road.took it to two different dealers and they cannot find anything wrong with it.maybe they hear it,but dont know how to fix it. except for this problem everything else works like a charm after over a year of driving it.

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  better than expected - 2002 Toyota Camry
  By Easy - August 24 - 10:00 am

  nice car,decent seats,smooth drive train,great on the highway.No complaints with the car so far,I purchased it with 7k on the odometer Ive put 26k on it so far with 2 trips down south.The original bridgestones wore out after 20k miles and were replaced with an all season kelly VR- 225/55 series tire.This made it handle way better although the ride is not as soft as before.The black paint and alloys still looks good,JBL premium system sounds good and over all the car is wearing well.Window tinting and the fat tires give it an agressive stance,it also gets a lot of stares. Someday Ill add leather seats,it also looks great next to my black Highlander. (No more GMs for me)

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  Slightly Disappointed - 2002 Toyota Camry
  By alexj - August 21 - 7:06 am

  I purchased my 02 as a demo in March of 02. It had about 1900 miles and seemed to be a great car. Currently, I have a water leak in the cabin when it rains and the service dept was unable detect or determine the source. Also, the front drivers side suspension seems to be loose. Although no problem was detected, I was advised that there was "paint- less" dent removal done. This leads me to believe it has been wrecked. Im suppose to take it to the body shop for further inspection of the leak. Also, Im gonna do a test drive with a service tech to demonstrate the bumping noise Im hearing from the front driver side suspension. My 98 LE was a much better vehicle. FRUSTRATED.

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  Dependable car - 2002 Toyota Camry
  By carmom22 - August 10 - 3:56 pm

  It is one of the best cars we have ever owned. LOVE the V6 interior very roomy. Like the seat control on drivers side. It allows my husband (who is 6 foot 5) fit in the car.

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  Camrys are the best - 2002 Toyota Camry
  By M.D. - August 10 - 10:00 am

  This car is really nice to drive and really reliable.