4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,600 miles

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problem #5

Jan 202007

Camry

  • 64,000 miles
The car was bought brand new. This is the history of the 1999 Camry (problem: Engine light comes on each time): 1/24/2007 Goodyear auto--replaced charcoal canister and control valve $549.19 7/12/2007 Goodyear auto--replaced purge valve $134.24; charcoal canister replaced under warranty 11/8/2008 Toyota dealership--replaced charcoal canister and purge valve (Toyota says they still have to charge for this repair, even though it was replaced earlier) $656.75 2/9/09 Toyota dealership--replaced control valve--$142.34 in summary, charcoal canister was replaced 3 times, purge valve replaced 2 times, control valve replaced 2 times--all in a span of 2 years. Toyota service representative justifies it by saying it is a "revised" part.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #4

Apr 152003

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles
Initial symtoms: Engine lights came on; car ran very rough, as if misfiring; white smoke billowed; engine was completely void of oil; response: Mechanic flushed oil through engine; refilled engine with 4 quarts oil; changed front 3 sparkplugs; 1 week later same symtoms above returned; engine was completely void of oil again;

- Niskayuna, NY, USA

problem #3

Mar 022004

(reported on)

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Exhaust fumes enter the passenger cabin when driving uphill at 30 to 40 mph. Driver experiences dizziness, headaches and shortness of breath. Dealer has not solved the problem. Consumer said that it was a common problem for Toyota Camry vehicles. Dealer said that it's the type of fuel used on the vehicle. However, dealership refused to inspect the vehicle. Also, consumer was told that if the check engine light didn't came on, dealership won't be able to locate problem.

- Guilderland, NY, USA

problem #2

Oct 192000

Camry

  • miles
Consumer stated while driving, there was a rattle sound coming from under the vehicle, the dealer adjusted the exhaust heat shields, consumer also complained of an odor coming from the catalytic converter, however dealer could not duplicate consumers concern.

- Commack, NY, USA

problem #1

Aug 042000

Camry

  • miles
Driving from home when engine check light came on. Car was purchased at 29500 and charcoal canister needed replacing with only 35000.

- Bossier City, LA, USA