10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #17

Feb 011996

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upon starting vehicle at idle speed, the control valve sticks. This problem has been examined by dealership, and consumer has been told that this was normal. Brakes experience grinding, squeaking, and vibration, rotors were warped and brake pads were glazed, brakes have been replaced, however problem continues. Consumer states there is a suspension problem that is causing uneven tire wear. Vehicle experiences several engine related problems, motor mounts were weak causing steering wheel vibration, 16 valve seals came apart due to being installed incorrectly, water pump leaked, timing belt failed, valve cover leaked, and cam seal was replaced. Vehicle experienced transmission related problems, right outer axle boot was split and leaking grease, cv boots failed twice, shifter was hard and was making noises, dealer found the shifter lever plate was broken, transmission pan gasket was replaced, there was a clunking noise in the rear when going in reverse. The car jack was missing from the trunk and the antenna was inoperable. Dealer found an open circuit in the battery. Consumer noticed a rattling noise under the right front seat, dealer secured seat slide adjuster hook, temperature gauge did not work properly. Overdrive light was inoperable. Vehicle has experienced several fuel related problems, the egr valve assembly, egr modulator, idler control valve, idle air speed control, distributor O-ring, idler bearing, isc valve, and vacuum switching valve have all been replaced, blue smoke was coming out of the exhaust, dealer cleaned the throttle body, fuel injection, and recalibrated the fuel sensor, vehicle was running rough and stalling due to faulty egr vacuum modulator, dealer stated that the valve would default if there was too much oil added, the valve is too small so it will stick or become clogged up with carbon build up.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #16

May 042000

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
Consumer hears a clunking noise when the vehicle is stopped, placed in reverse, placed in drive and while braking. Nlm

- Ballwin, MO, USA

problem #15

Mar 241998

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
Brakes failed resulting in collision.

- Tamarac, FL, USA

problem #14

Mar 311997

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
Consumer feels their is a design problem with the braking system, resulting in the brakes not stopping the vehicle and making grinding noise.

- Palos Verd, CA, USA

problem #13

May 211996

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #12

Jan 011997

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Poor brake performance.

- Downey, CA, USA

problem #11

Nov 041997

(reported on)

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes grabbing.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #10

Jun 011997

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While braking a grinding noise begins experienced with extended stopping distances, replaced pads and rotors however continues to experience same difficulties.

- Hickory, NC, USA

problem #9

May 251996

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes make grinding noise and pedal goes to the floor.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #8

Sep 081997

(reported on)

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #7

Mar 311997

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
Brakes failed, causing grinding noise.

- Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA

problem #6

Apr 291997

(reported on)

Camry

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #5

May 171996

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes grind when applied due to design flaw..

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 151996

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Poor brake performance, when the brakes were applied in panic situations, they did not respond immediately, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident.

- La Puente, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 061996

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that the brakes make a loud clucking noise when operated from forward to reverse or reverse to forward gears.

- Newport, RI, USA

problem #2

Aug 311996

Camry

  • miles
Brake system failure.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 161996

Camry

  • miles
Brakes locked up when applied, caused accident, hit steele pole; dual airbags did not deploy.

- Rocky Point, NC, USA