April 30, 2003 on Sunday, April 27, 2003 - my 1999 Toyota 2.2L 4cyl Camry le VIN number [xxx] ceased to operate at jfk international airport. The engine with a very loud noise (such has gears under pressure that just gave way) stopped abruptly while smoke came out and the oil spilled all over the place. After having the car towed back to rockland Toyota the next day I later was informed that there was a significant sized hole on the engine and was shown broken the pieces. The car was always serviced at rockland Toyota since its purchase from Toyota North (all based in New York). My Camry has had symptoms relating to oil sludge in the engine. Persistent drifting/pulling to the left or the right, uneven wear of tires with need for early replacement, premature brake component wear, including rear brake drums, and vibrations, esp. At speeds above 50 mph since its purchase in 1999. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Yonkers, NY, USA

Engine oil sludge buildup at 107000 miles. Other manufacturers don't have this problem. Toyota wants maintenance receipts/oil purchase receipts, proof of ownership. Toyota wants to reimburse, if there is an oil gelling related problem. How many do-it-yourselfers keep oil receipts? with today's oils, sludge should not be a problem.

- Moore, OK, USA

Sludge

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

Oil gel in engine and engine light constantly on. I have all oil changes made on time. Toyota do not want to own up to problem with oil gel. I can be reached on (202)708-0614 X2454. I will send entire letter in mail to you immediately for your review. Thanks. Sandra edwards

- College Park, MD, USA

1999 Toyota Camry 140,000 miles routine oil changes threw a rod for no apparent reason. Dealer charged $127 to pull the valve cover. Dealer told me they have no idea why the engine failed but it was not oil gelling. They denied my oil gelling claim even though I showed receipts for the oil changes.

- Wilton, CA, USA

While traveling on 287 North around Edison, NJ, my 1999 Toyota Camry caught on fire without any warning. The fire started from underneath the vehicle. At the time the firefighters responded, 60 percent of the vehicle has been engulfed on fire.

- Piscataway, NJ, USA

Consumer states that while she was driving heard a popping sound, then saw white smoke, soon after that she saw black smoke.she got out of car, and saw sparks coming from under the vehicle, then fire started coming from the engine (front of the auto) part. The fire department was called, and when the fire was put out, the fireman said that it might have been a mixture of oil getting on the hot motor which started the fire.

- Ocoee, FL, USA

Engine failure.

- College Park, MD, USA

While driving on a downward incline, the consumer switched the gears to down shift when the vehicle completely shut down. All systems failed. The dealer was notified. Ph scc

- North Brunswick, NJ, USA