2013 Toyota Camry: jerking or lurching

5 of the 274 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Camry describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 41 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2023
3
2022
2
2021
3
2020
10
2019
40
2018
82
2017
3
2016
5
2015
2
2014
9
2013
5
2012
13
2011
19
2010
14
2009
22
2008
14
2007
70
2006
14
2005
32
2004
16
2003
17
2002
29
2001
8
2000
9
1999
5
1998
6
1997
2
1996
2
1995
4
1992
1
1990
2

What owners say

Filed May 23, 2023 · Transmission · MA

The transmission malfunctioned during acceleration. Toyota acknowledged the defect torque converter was used for 2012 - 2014 Camry. However, the manufacturer refused to repair or replace it because the car haven't been driven during COVID pandemic, and warranty expired. During the acceleration after traffic light or lane merging, the car would shudder, stall, jerk and shake. This could get others or myself killed because the car suddenly slows down or stops. The defect torque converter has been inspected and confirmed by a local Toyota dealer (Bernardi Toyota), but they refused to address voluntarily. There was no warning, or error prior to the failure. It happened suddenly from a few months ago, with ~100,000 miles. So basically, the manufacturer (Toyota) is aware that they sold a defect product, which could get someone killed, but refused to repair or replace it. They just hoped customers didn't drive the cars and let the time lapse, then they are off the hook. I am attaching the documents issued by Toyota, where they acknowledged the defect parts.

Filed Oct 18, 2021 · Transmission · 109,555 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to shudder and jerk while the vehicle accelerating at speeds of 45 MPH or above. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure as torque converter shudder. The contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,555.

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · VA

My car stalls every time I pull of from a red light or try to pick up speed after going slow and jerks at times. It's like the car is not changing gears

Filed Oct 2, 2020 · Driver assistance, Seat belts · MS

Engine power train - when I try to get up drive up to 20 MPH it power down backup an slow to move off. My driver side seat belt is stuck in place an want work or lock . The traction control light stay on an want go off. Motor support bolts are not holing good because when you pull off the hole motor move an jerk the car.

Filed Apr 28, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota camry. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the modem needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.