This engine seized due to engine gel or sludge. The dealership that I took it too lied about the failure as well as toyota corporate denying any responsibility. It is particularly insulting because we own a 1998 camry that is under the gel program and had not received any information about this potential problem with camry's. We trusted the dealership that we had the car towed to and they lied and said that it was an unforeseen problem and that they did not know what had caused it. I have researched this matter tirelessly and have found that the 2.2 liter engine that is in this car is in fact at risk for gel or sludge. I beleive that I have proof of the sludge probelm. Toyota corporate is denying any responsiblitly for this engine failure they paid for half of the repair under a goodwill warranty and never told me why this happened to this engine. When the engine seized luckily my son was on a city street,, what if he had been on one of the many bridges in the jacksonville area or traveling at a high rate of speed? When will the nhsta hold toyota responsible for the defective engines that they have worked so hard defending while blaming owners?
1994 Toyota Camry engine complaints
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Upon driving there was a noise coming from back end of the engine. Consumer notice oil was getting thick, turning into some kind of sludge. Consumer proceeded to change the oil continuously. Contacted the dealer, the problem was not remedied. Please provide any further information.
Smocking problem since I bought the car. Dealer said sludge in the engine.
While driving engine head gasket blewout two days after purchase. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated vehicle needed a new engine. Please add VIN.
Toyota selling a very expensive part which fails in just 18 months of normal driving. Part retails for $180-230. Registered owner is john reyes-so el monte, ca (father-in-law). His car is out of warranty and continued replacement cost is a definate financial hardship. Toyota motor sales, u.s.a. -torrance, ca has refused to reimburse cost. No safety defect.
Engine starts,then dies;starter continues to crank after key removed&ignition turned off. Engine check lightstays on whole time engine running.
#1 cylinder-scored owner had to replace engine.
Not sure whether the failed part is original or replacement?? No afety defect listed.
The vehicle died, driver left vehicle on the road, when comsumer returned the engine was on fire. Yh
All maintenance completed as per service manual recommendations. Oil changed in vehicle 3896 miles ago when engine blew. Have gone through toyota process to seek "goodwill warrenty" and completed this process at the presendital level of toyota. No help provided from toyota. Having engine rebuilt from independant rebuilder. Documenting all damaged parts with digital pictures and mechanics notes. Final diagonis of cause has not been determined yet by mechanic. Saving all parts from vehicle to provide proof that there was a defect within the engine at time of failure.
Piston rings split in number one cylinder disabling vehicle. This vehicle had been properly maintained and was not subject to abuse.
When putting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle won't go into gear. Also, engine timing belt came off.
Intermittant engine/electrical complete failure. No matter if idle, accelerating, or deccelerating. Weather not a factor. No warning of failure, usually starts back up after pulling over. Have taken it to maita toyota on numerous occasions but unable to duplicate. Dealer failed to enter original incident (occured apprx 3-5 months after purchase prior to warranty end) in their system. Had them check it at 15k checkup.
All routine maintenance on this car was done by myself. All fluids, filters etc., were changed in accordance with toyota's maintenance schedule either on schedule or ahead of schedule. Because I didn't have a receipt for transmission fluid and filter changes which I performed myself since vehicle was new, toyota is refusing to honor the 5 year, 60,000 mile warranty. It would be obvious to anyone who looked at my car that it has in fact, been well maintained. It is 6 years old, still looks like new inside and out and all other fluids are clean and been regularly changed as well. I purchased a toyota because of the vehicle and company reputation. I think it's fairly obvious what I feel about toyota's service reputation at this point. I have sent several registered letters to all company execs, ceos, etc. Also, the better business bureau, the dept. Of consumer affairs, action line here in charleston as well as a few others. Thanks to all for listening.
Power steering leaking, engine stops running when going though water and is splashed up in engine compartment.also, two power window regulators inoperative. Sametimes was told the rubber seal was too tigh., water pump leaking, engine overheated cause water cap (1994). The valve covers was leaking oil in 1998, could it be from overheating ? My son has the same year and type camry and his power steering pump/water pump leaked but was found eailer than mine under 60000 miles.
While driving at any speed can hear the motor mounts jump. When starting the vehicle the steering wheel is vibrating, causing poor steering. Also, vehicle stalls when consumer is trying to make a right turn or a left turn.
Engine hesitation resulted in a vehicle collision. (qc-ad)
Engine fails intermittently while driving.
Engine ring, gasket and oil cooler line failed.
Constant engine shaking when gear is in drive or reverse.
Vehicle's engine locked up and failed.
Intermittent stalling. (new jersey state police report)
Vehicle engine fire.
Power windows failed.
Crank sensor replaced.
Engine compartment fire.
Need to pump brake pedal, in order to come to a stop. Brake system experiences a delay before braking.*ak consumer has experienced numerous problems with vehicle, a pulling sensation causing a decrease in power, when driving up hills the vehicle started smoking and gave off a burning odor , oil consistently leaked,and also was getting poor gas mileage,cruise control does not work,transmission was leaking.
Engine fire.
Carbon monoxide is coming inside the vehicle while driving. Tt
Air conditioning belt slips when wet, causing air conditioning to stop and windows to fog.
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