# 2007 Toyota Camry - Odd transmission behavior **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** toyota\ **Created:** [February 3, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-odd-transmission-behavior/157863 "2020-02-03T20:35:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CHUCK37](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c2a13f/32.png) [@CHUCK37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHUCK37)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-odd-transmission-behavior/157863/1 "2020-02-03T20:35:40Z")
Hi, I have owned my Camry since 5 years old and this is the first winter that I have used it as she is usually a summer car only… I have two issues that may be related when cruising on a road with no grade at approx. 35 mph the transmission with upshift and downshift constantly as I can see the rpm gauge fluctuate by approx. 500 rpm when it happens also I noticed occasionally the engine will race to approx. 3000 rpm for a short burst when parked or stopped at a traffic light… any ideas? ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-odd-transmission-behavior/157863/2 "2020-02-03T22:01:23Z")
> [@CHUCK37](#): > > Hi, I have owned my Camry since 5 years old Your the first person I ever heard of that got a car at 5 . Most of us had to wait until we were 16 . 😀 ---
**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-odd-transmission-behavior/157863/3 "2020-02-04T00:31:01Z")
The 500 rpm variance at 35 mph may be the torque converter locking and unlocking. Normal. The engine racing while standing still is not normal, but it is not a transmission issue, but rather an engine control issue. I’d first check for a vacuum leak and then for proper throttle body operation. ---
**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-odd-transmission-behavior/157863/4 "2020-02-04T02:45:53Z")
> [@old\_mopar\_guy](#): > > The 500 rpm variance at 35 mph may be the torque converter locking and unlocking. Normal. Possibly apples and oranges but my 2009 Corolla doesn’t do that in similar circumstances. The RPMs remain fairly constant. I suspect both issues are connected. The transmission could be slipping, which would allow the engine to rev. To the OP: How long has it been since you had the transmission serviced or checked the fluid? ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-odd-transmission-behavior/157863/5 "2020-02-04T04:47:04Z")
Engine rpm variations when the trans is in P or N could be a problem with theidle air control function. This car probably uses an electronic throttle body system. It might just be stickiing and needs a cleaning. Engine rpm variations when the car is in D would usually be something askew w/the transmission.