1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,058 miles

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problem #6

Aug 012015

Camry

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that when attempting to turn the vehicle, the steering wheel would seize in the turned position without warning. The contact stated that excessive force was required in order to maneuver the vehicle when it seized. In addition, the speedometer failed to provide accurate reading levels. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #5

Oct 162015

Camry

  • 118,000 miles
Both the driver side window and front passenger window have stopped working on occasion. Presently the passenger side window may go down, but will not go up. The next day it may go up. I don't put it down because I don't want to leave it down in rain or overnight. My previous Camry also had electrical window problems.

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #4

Nov 242010

Camry 6-cyl

  • 183,345 miles
For several weeks when I have occasionally, accidentally, after turning off the ignition, while the transmission was still in the drive position I removed the key from the ignition (while it was still in gear), and it rolls. It is a 1996 Toyota Camry le V6.

- Lees Summit, MO, USA

problem #3

Mar 252004

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
8/2003 bought car. At 75.000 miles, freeze plugs started to go. One after the other. Leaving me stranded many times. After we replaced the freeze plugs, 76.000 miles the car started dumping its coolant through the overflow tank.. could not get answers from phillips Toyota. Started loosing oil. The obd light has never come on. The car runs quite and smooth. Made several attempts to take care of this problem with the corporation, but they will not help. Also, the brakes have always made loud noises, and the cruise control has a mind of its own. Car has now, 130000 miles on it, and all I can do, is add water every 25 miles or so. None of the shops we have taken it to can tell us what the problem is. Can you help me please.

- Mascotte, FL, USA

problem #2

Mar 082003

Camry

  • miles
The driver's side tail light had blown out several times, the mechanic finally diagnosed the vehicle's electronic control module shorted out the tail lights.8jb

- Douglasville, GA, USA

problem #1

Mar 302001

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at approximately 40 mph felt a slight loss of power which was corrected by itself. A minute later, wheels locked up, and vehicle came to a stop. Transmission repair shop informed consumer that transaxle cracked and it broke off where it was attached to the body. Differential unit locking was torn up, and center support was wiped out. Transfer case also broke where it went onto the body. Dealer also stated that there was chunks of metal found from the differential drain plug. Consumer had electrical problems with vehicle including starting problems. Strut failure. Key and lock problems. Windshield wipers faulty. Interior and brake light failure.

- Guerneville, CA, USA