1996 Toyota Camry: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Engine · 18,000 miles · DE

1996 toyota camry developed problems stalling out in traffic and would buck like a bronco sometimes when driving (before stalling). Dealership repairs cost me thousands of dollars. Very dangerous trying to get from here to there in this vehicle. Technicians kept taking the car back down to the engine block. Sent a letter to toyota requesting they examine the invoices and repairs on a car with such low mileage. The sent a letter back. One line-"nothing in these invoices is under warranty" toyota was not interested in fixing their mistakes and was not interested in learning from them. They were not interested in the safety of their customers. I knew at that time they were interested in growth and profit and let it be known to my friends and family that they should not buy toyota vehicles.

Filed Feb 23, 2005 · Engine · 77,700 miles · PA

Car continutes to stall when at a stop and slowly idling repetitively. Creates dangerous situation for example when light turns green and car won't go! Told idle air valve which I see in doing research seems to be a very common problem. Expensive repair. Perhaps a recall would be in order?

Filed Aug 6, 2004 · Engine · 114,750 miles · NY

4 cylinder engine has starting problems when cold. It takes about three or four attempts to start (stalls a lot.) took vehicle to independent shop and was told it "probably" needed a timing belt. $1200 later and the car was good for about three months. The stalling problem is back. Toyota said it cannot diagnose if they cannot duplicate problem. No codes set and it will not happen all the time. It is becoming fustrating though.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 64,600 miles · CA

Idle problem. Taken to mechanic twice. Have replaced isc valve at least once a year since 1996 (twice in 1997 and 1998), in the last year car has stalled when slowing down to complete engine shutdown in middle of roadway. Engine takes a few tries to start again.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · 60,000 miles · CA

The engine just dies. Usually at a stop or slow down. Probably 1x/month for the last 6 months. Previously it just happened a couple of times last year. The frequency seems to be increasing. So far it has happened only with city driving. I do 90% city driving, but am becoming nervous about taking the car out on the freeway. Our mechanic cannot find any history of these stalls on the car's computer. I have had problems with my isc valve ever since I've had the car. We need to replace the isc valve every year. Toyota has paid for it, but it is annoying not to have this problem solved.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Body, Brakes · CA

The vehicle experienced stalling/starting problems, which was caused by the egr valve, the fuel pressure regulator and the idle speed control valve, which were all replaced, the tires experienced uneven tire wear, the brakes failed, there were transmission, driveline and steering problems, the o-ring was replaced, and also the vehicle began to exhibit engine oil sludge. *ak

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Acceleration · CA

Idele air control valve keeps sticking. The dealer has clean it once and replaced it once. It keeps coming back after 2 months. I cleaned it multiple times. Cleaning won't help anymore. Vehicle keeps stalling when starting the enginee cold. Have to step on gas pedal until engine heats up or engine dies.

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Acceleration · CA

Upon starting vehicle and without any indication, vehicle would stall. Dealer was contacted and noticed idle speed control valve needed to be replaced.*ak.

Filed Apr 10, 2002 · Acceleration · NJ

Idle air control valve keeps clogging up. The dealer has replaced it twice, and problem has reoccurred. *ak consumer states that vehicle keeps stalling, and gas pedal has to be pushed to start the vehicle.

Filed Nov 13, 2001 · Engine · AR

Vehicle stalls in traffic when releasing gas pedal, this happens intermittently, contacted dealer and dealer stated that has to happen with them before vehicle can be checked. *ak

Filed Oct 16, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Upon starting vehicle at idle speed, the control valve sticks. This problem has been examined by dealership, and consumer has been told that this was normal. *ak brakes experience grinding, squeaking, and vibration, rotors were warped and brake pads were glazed, brakes have been replaced, however problem continues. Consumer states there is a suspension problem that is causing uneven tire wear. Vehicle experiences several engine related problems, motor mounts were weak causing steering wheel vibration, 16 valve seals came apart due to being installed incorrectly, water pump leaked, timing belt failed, valve cover leaked, and cam seal was replaced. Vehicle experienced transmission related problems, right outer axle boot was split and leaking grease, cv boots failed twice, shifter was hard and was making noises, dealer found the shifter lever plate was broken, transmission pan gasket was replaced, there was a clunking noise in the rear when going in reverse. The car jack was missing from the trunk and the antenna was inoperable. Dealer found an open circuit in the battery. Consumer noticed a rattling noise under the right front seat, dealer secured seat slide adjuster hook, temperature gauge did not work properly. Overdrive light was inoperable. Vehicle has experienced several fuel related problems, the egr valve assembly, egr modulator, idler control valve, idle air speed control, distributor o-ring, idler bearing, isc valve, and vacuum switching valve have all been replaced, blue smoke was coming out of the exhaust, dealer cleaned the throttle body, fuel injection, and recalibrated the fuel sensor, vehicle was running rough and stalling due to faulty egr vacuum modulator, dealer stated that the valve would default if there was too much oil added, the valve is too small so it will stick or become clogged up with carbon build up.

Filed Oct 5, 2001 · Engine · PA

Whenever vehicle is either idling at a stop sign or light it would stall . Could be driving or turning a corner, vehicle would stall. Has happened 3 times. Had taken vehicle to dealer, mechanic could not locate cause of stalling.