10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 1
Average Mileage:
82,337 miles

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problem #5

Jun 152003

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,000 miles
A bolt that holds the rod to the cylinder broke, causing the rod to break loose and move around inside the engine.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #4

Aug 302003

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Engine seizure due to oil sludge.

- Fairport, NY, USA

problem #3

Feb 232002

Camry 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 136,000 miles
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

problem #2

Jan 292003

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
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

problem #1

Dec 102002

Camry

  • 75,041 miles
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