10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,370 miles

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problem #6

Apr 132024

Camry

  • miles
In January my starter caught on fire while driving down the road, and again in April causing me to lose days of work. Caused positive cable to battery to melt.

- Gadsden , AL, USA

problem #5

Jul 012020

Camry 4-cyl

  • 1,223 miles
Steering wheel and handle bar are loose. The electrical system including the ignition are not working properly. The service brakes and the hydraulic parts seems to wobble while driving. The exterior lighting headlights are so dimmed it is hard to see while driving at night. The vehicle is parked in front of my house.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #4

Nov 172017

Camry

  • 150,000 miles
Engine is beginning to use engine oil between changes.

- Ettrick, WI, USA

problem #3

Jan 082014

Camry 4-cyl

  • 123,000 miles
Accelerator pedal sometimes sticks at a stop when pushed to start moving forward. I have noticed this for the past few years.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #2

Dec 262014

Camry 4-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
1997 Toyota Camry traveling at or about 30 mph struck a standing/stopped vehicle from the rear. Standing vehicle struck rear end of car in front. 1997 Toyota driver sustained multiple, bodily injuries. Facial injuries include lip/mouth contusion, eye socket bruises from striking steering wheel. Steering wheel air bag did not open. Other bodily injuries includes large interior right knee hematoma, broken left foot requiring immediate installation of metal plate & screws & multiple bruises to both legs. Driver is WW2 vet & is scheduled for 3 weeks rehab in care facility. Car is currently a local salvage yard awaiting disposition within 2 days. Police report 902361501 on file at avon Indiana police department & indicates driver air bag did not open.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #1

Nov 212012

Camry

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the driver started to hear a loud noise. A few miles later the driver saw orange flames coming from the hood. The driver threw dirt onto the engine to put the fire out. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Senoma, CA, USA