There is a persistent oil leak problem that began at 89000 miles and is unfixable. The valve cover, oil pan, and oil filter gaskets were replaced at approximately 93000 miles and 9000 miles later problem has returned, plus there is a smoke smell permeating the car cabin. Yd
1993 Toyota Camry engine complaints
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While driving down a wet highway at 75 MPH nmotor just stopped, and no warning lights came on until motor stopped. Consumer felt this was unsafe because could have been killed if someone was behind.
Toyota claims engine failue was due to sludge formation in the engine. They point to neglected oil changes which is untrue. I am speculating sludge was caused by water in the oil /high temperature. There was no indication of either that I know of. The car was traded in at thompson toyota, edge water, md. I no longer retain ownership of the car
This year of camry was designed without a temperature warning light. Since this car doesn't have a warning light or audible alarm, and since the cruise control will depress the gas pedal automatically to compensate for lost power, this car could overheat and catch on fire before the driver would know it was overheating. This and the fact that toyota's radiator is made of plastic (dealers will not replace them with an oem part), lends to my experience of the car overheating and the engine self destructing (a $4500 part, new) - I spent $3480 for a used engine. I feel that a missing warning light is a design defect and the car should be repaired free of charge.
I took the car to my mechanic and after he was almost finished putting everything back together, a cusotmer of his who owns a 1993 toyota hi lux truck told him that the head gaskets in his truck were recalled and that the toyota service station took care of it. He also had a v6 engine in his truck, the same as mine. If his engine is the same as mine, I'm wondering if without my knowledge the engine components of my car were also .
Consumer went to get an oil change, there was a front side light out. Dealer changed light and changed the oil. When consumer picked up car there were no tail lights. Dealer said all bulbs blew out. Consumer thinks mechanic may have blown out the bulbs. Also, mechanic said that consumer needed a new oil pan.
Engine overheated and blew a head gasket.
The defective relay located in the trunk area caused the taillights to go out. Also, problems with oil pan bolt. Please provide further information.
Obvious problem w/ toyota v6 engine head gaskets from 88' or newer.
We bought this car used, in the last two months we have had to replace the rings, and valves, we have replaced the battery because the battery moved around under the hoos, the lead was exposed, the rear side window froze in the down position, went up and the froze agin, had to disban, the automatic trans. Has to be replaced $2500.00, the car will not shift into 3rd gear, if we stop it won't go any farther. If we stop turn off the car and wait a min. It will start and go until you have to slow the car down, then you stop and turn off the engine. The exhaust is clogged and fumes are moving into the passenger area.
Toyota has issued a "special service campaign" for v6 trucks made from 90 to 94 and early 95. The notice I have read states that engine cylinder head gaskets may leak and toyota will replace the gaskets and resulting damage at no cost to the consumer. My 1993 v6 camry has this problem. I just came back from the dealer and have a confirmed statement that I have a head gasket problem and maybe head damage. I am wondering if the campaign includes the v6 in my camry as it is the same engine used in the trucks. I don't know that I will get accurate info by talking with the dealer so I'm contacting you. If my car is excluded, could you find out why given I have the exact problem with the same engine. Are there other v6 camry owners with this problem. I would very much appreciate a prompt answer as I can't drive the car because it overheats and I don't want to do further damage. Thank you. Ps: is there another consumer group I could contact as I believe this is a manufacturing problem and people need to know that toyota isn't as reliable as we are LED to believe. Thanks again.
#6 connecting rod cap came off of #6 connecting rod; connecting rod bolts and nuts appeared to have failed; rod went through side of block ruining block, crankshaft, and #5 and #6 connecting rods.
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Vehicle has experienced continued leakage and failure of the distributor o-ring. Mjs
I got first mistake to send you as second send you better right and toyota of seattle was not repair that needs valve gasket leaking and history of years. Service repair refused it, and hope you investigate toyota of seattle.
Number one piston rod either came loose or broke, causing approximately a 3 inch hole in the front of the engine block.
Tires had very uneven and premature wear, caused by improper rear end alignment. Cooling system overheated, and did not have a system that shuts the engine down in order to protect engine components. Thus, the engine on my vehicle overheated and damaged the head gasket, water pump, and timing belt. Each had to be replaced. The power window regulator has failed on all but one window, ritht rear, of my car. I have spoken to other owners of 1993-94 toyota camrys who have experienced the same problem. I believe that the design of this regulator is severly flawed.( dot number: )
While driving consumer hears a loud noise, rod cracked the engine. Dealer has been notified.
Radiator cracked expelling transmission fluid
Rear brakes failed.
Cv boots failed.
Transmission reverse gear failed.
Engine overheated/failed.
Water pump leaked, causing timing belt to jam.
Vehicle fire.
The motor just blew out for no reason while driving. Please describe. Tt
Replaced spark plugs.
Driver's/passenger's seat belts failed to hold driver/passenger secure during above accident.
Headlight failure.
Headlights beam too low due to being out of adjustment.
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