1999 Toyota Camry engine problems

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Engine · 292,000 miles · FL · crash

The vehicle upon start had got heavy. It would only inch upon heavy acceleration. Then suddenly at turning, retained normality and burst forward

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Engine · 200,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 toyota camry. After exiting the vehicle, flames engulfed the front end of the vehicle. The contact extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 220,000 miles · NC · fire

1999 toyota camry le 4cyl starter failed to disengage from flywheel causing fire. The starter kept running burning it out and also burning the positive cable to the battery. Damage to the battery is under investigation. I was sitting parked in a parking lot with the radio and the air on when I observed smoke coming from the engine then started to come into the car thru the air conditioning. I turned the car off but the smoke continued and the fire dept was called. After looking at the internet this seems to be a widely known issue with multiple postings. I have not seen a recall on this. It needs to be investigated. My insurer said that my claim will be denied due to mechanical failure. Toyota needs to he held accountable.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Engine · CT

1999 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to engine problems and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated while waiting for his wife, with the engine idling, with the gear in park and the A/C on high, the engine accelerated abruptly and within 2-3 seconds, there was a loud a noise coming from the engine. He immediately shut the vehicle off, exited the vehicle, and looked under it. The consumer discovered oil on the pavement. The engine had thrown a rod through the pan. The consumer has since sold the vehicle.

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Engine · 141,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the an independent mechanic but no further information was available. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2013 · Engine · 210,000 miles · ME · fire

Headed south on interstate when burst into flame.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Engine · 65,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH approaching a stop sign when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle began to roll suddenly as well. When the brakes were engaged, the vehicle failed to slow down so the contact shifted into neutral and then into park which resulted to the vehicle coming to a complete stop. The engine restarted and the vehicle resumed normally. The failure occurred when driving 40 MPH and above. The vehicle would not accelerate over 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnosis. The eor sensor, eor solenoid and eor module were replaced on the vehicle. The failure continued. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Updated 4/4/11 *cn the mechanic cleaned the throttle. Updated 06/03/11

Filed Dec 16, 2010 · Engine · 44,000 miles · FL

While driving my 1999 toyota camry onto the on ramp to the veterans expressway, the engine made a loud bang and smoke came out of the engine.the engine stopped! I had bought this car new in 1999,and it only has 44,000 miles on it. It is in super condition, except now it has a hole in the engine. If this had happened on the expressway, I would have been killed!!! A certified mechanic said that the piston rod cap bolt had broken and the rod blew a hole in the engine. The toyota dealer and toyota national said that I must pay to have this fixed. It needs a whole new engine!!I feel that it must be a defect or this would not happen at 44,000 miles.I have always had all of the maintenance requirements done. This is certainly a dangerous defect, because if your car seizes up and stops in traffic, you do not stand a chance. I've read where others have had the same problem. Why hasn't toyota recalled this? It is certainly just as dangerous as the problems that they did recall cars for.

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Engine, Steering · PA · crash

1999 toyota camry. While traveling, the driver claimed to have heard a noise and lost the ability to steer the vehicle. *bf the driver went off the left side of the road, struck a median barrier, came back across three lanes, went off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail and then came to rest partially in the right lane. According to the wrecker the driver, there was nothing wrong with the steering. However, there was damage to the engine that was not a result of the crash and that could have possibly caused a problem with the steering. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0359-90)*jb updated 08/05/10

Filed Oct 19, 2009 · Engine · 95,069 miles · CA · crash

At about 3 pm I was driving north on the on ramp of route 15 north at mira mesa. Suddenly my car accelerated and would not stop. I moved to the right where there was room. And despite pushing hard on the brake, I could not stop the car. I moved to the guard rail hoping to slow the car, which il did, but the car bounced off the rail and side swiped a white lexus. Then the car came to a stop. A workman saw the accident and confirmed the pattern of what occurred. He checked with me and the driver of the other car and we both said there was no injury. He refused to identify himself. Both cars were able to drive away without difficulty. When I got home I checked that the floor mats were in the proper place and not near the accelerator. I feel that there was a defect in the operating system of the car to cause this sudden acceleration.