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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 82,337 miles
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Engine seizure due to oil sludge.
- Fairport, NY, USA
1997 Camry xle..oil gel problem. Toyota blamed problem on us/lack of oil change receipts. In 1999. Cert.used car. Needed new engine after one year. Problem undetected again. In Feb 2002 car blew engine after being checked @Toyota. Got letter in July 2002 stating their was a gelling problem. I sent information they needed. Never a response from Toyota. I sent all info again certified mail. No response.
- Nashville, TN, USA
While accelerating there was a loud bang and smoke came from the engine compartment. Upon inspection the driver noticed there was a hole in the engine. The dealer indicated that the engine blew due to lack of oil.
- E Rockaway, NY, USA
There was a problem with the rack and pinion. While driving the consumer heard a loud noise, viewed smoke coming from the engine area, and immediately the engine died. The dealer was contacted and stated that a rod had blown a hole through the engine block. Also, the turn signal malfunctioned. Scc dealer recommended engine block be replaced. Timing and drive belts replaced.
- Fremont, CA, USA
- Edmond, OK, USA