1996 Toyota Camry: check engine light

6 of the 416 complaints about the 1996 Toyota Camry describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2023
2
2022
3
2021
2
2020
23
2019
53
2018
58
2017
5
2016
2
2015
8
2014
11
2013
8
2012
9
2011
7
2010
8
2009
17
2008
21
2007
70
2006
4
2005
15
2004
33
2003
22
2002
45
2001
13
2000
27
1999
25
1998
14
1997
11
1996
6
1995
1
1992
1

What owners say

Filed May 29, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · MD

#1 - discovered wind noise from an incomplete seal in right rear quarter glass of vehicle, one month after purchase. Took vehicle into del toyota(dealer), who said they resealed the window. Noise from said window continued, at higher speeds above 30mph. I took vehicle back into dealer one month later. This time, they said they replaced the weatherstrip around the window, that the "wind noise" had been caused by deformed weatherstrip. This was done while vehicle was under warranty, never to my satisfaction. Condition exists today, 05/29/2002!! #2 - disc brakes were serviced by jerry's toyota in baltimore, after making a sticking noise right before the vehicle completely stopped. The dealer replaced the front pads, machined the rotors, and serviced the left front caliper after he found it sticking. This did not alleviate the problem with the brake noise, which continues today (05/29/2002) even after a second servicing! #3 - engine light came on, so I took the toyota camry into jerry's toyota for servicing. They cleaned carbon deposits from injectors, throttle plate valves and piston rings; said the problem was in the #3 cylinder. This happened a second time; I took the vehicle in for servicing. I am now waiting for either a third incident at $200. To fix, or if they replace any fuel injectors, these cost $200. Ea per part!!

Filed May 14, 2002 · TN

The engine light comes on and stays on, the sensor was reset as possible cause but the problem still exist.

Filed Jul 7, 2001 · Electrical · CA

I bought the car brand new toyota camry le in nov. 95 it was model 96. An ongoing problem of starting the car. When I start the car whether its morning or in the afternoon, once I release the key it dies. I've been going to 2 toyota dealers and their diagnosed is always the idle control. I believe the problem started in 1997, then again in 1999. I went to toyota north hollywood and they fixed it by replacing the idle valve itself, so I was told. Then may 2000, I had a problem again when in my dashboard the warning "check engine " lit. So I went again to have it fixed. Then this time, I am having a problem again starting the car, the engine dies and I have to step on gas pedal for more than 2 minutes to start it , whether it's morning or afternoon. I went back to toyota service this time in toyota wondries alhambra where I bought the car. And they said they need to replace the idle control valve again and it will cost again $330. Why is this an ongoing problem? I know dozens of cars from my friends and families but they dont go through the same problem every other year. Please help.

Filed Dec 9, 1998 · Electrical · CA

Dates of service for the same problem: 7/17/96, 7/29/96, 9/06/96, 9/20/96, 11/02/96, 07/10/97,10/06/97 dealer turned off engine light but problem was only temporarily fixed. 5/14/98 is the most recent date when engine light illuminated & turned off by itself 3 days later, therefore 5/14/98 occurrence was not brought in for service. Dealer had concluded the cause to be several things. Their first diagnosis was that the light being set off by electrical malfunction in alarm wiring (alarm was installed by the same dealer), the next diagnosis was it was due to bad charcoal cannister for which the parts were specially ordered & car was brought in for service from date 9/12/96 to 9/19/96. The problem was shortly fixed for the engine light went on again and car was brought in again on 11/02/96. It was a hassle to keep bringing in the car only to have the engine light on 1-2 weeks later. I have been giving up on this problem (ie bringing in to the dealer). The problem still exists. I just ignore it& the light would go off by itself which is equivalent to the result of my dealer's service, only ignoring it saves me time & energy. Dealer keeps telling me it's not dangerous and keep bringing the car in whenever this happens again.

Filed Feb 12, 1997 · CA

Engine warning light illuminated.

Filed Mar 19, 1996 · Electrical, Engine · MD

Engine light illuminated.