1999 Toyota Camry: check engine light

Filed Nov 14, 2017 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · TN

For several years, the check engine light has been coming on and we have been told it was the gas cap. Our mechanic has tried many solutions to repair this and hundreds of dollars later, we are now being told it is a common problem to this vehicle - the evaporation vapor canister. Upon further research, this piece was part of a lawsuit against toyota that toyota lost. We can not afford to pay over $400 for a part so that it passes inspection. Especially when toyota knew this part was a problem. Toyota should be responsible for the repair of this part.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Electrical · NY

For several years, the check engine light has been coming on and we have been told it was the gas cap. Our mechanic has tried many solutions to repair this and hundreds of dollars later, we are now being told it is a common problem to this vehicle - the evaporation vapor canister. Upon further research, this piece was part of a lawsuit against toyota that toyota lost. We can not afford to pay over $400 for a part so that it passes inspection. Especially when toyota knew this part was a problem. Toyota should be responsible for the repair of this part.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Acceleration, Steering · 109,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 toyota camry. While driving at 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal remained stuck after being depressed. In addition, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and only the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact was involved in a crash. The details of the crash were not available. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was informed that the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2010 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · NJ · fire

Our son was driving our 1999 camry on a major highway when all of the lights came on at once-check engine, check oil, check tires. Then there was a ding sound and a loud pop. The car shut off. He was able to move to the shoulder of the highway and exited the car. As he went to open the hood he realized it was on fire. He called 911. The responding state trooper tried to extinguish the fire but couldn't. By the time the fire department arrived the car was fully engulfed. We have properly maintained our camry at our local garage, who has the records on file. Luckily only objects were lost, our son is fine.

Filed Feb 28, 2009 · Engine · 64,000 miles · GA

The car was bought brand new. This is the history of the 1999 camry (problem: engine light comes on each time): 1/24/2007 goodyear auto--replaced charcoal canister and control valve $549.19 7/12/2007 goodyear auto--replaced purge valve $134.24; charcoal canister replaced under warranty 11/8/2008 toyota dealership--replaced charcoal canister and purge valve (toyota says they still have to charge for this repair, even though it was replaced earlier) $656.75 2/9/09 toyota dealership--replaced control valve--$142.34 in summary, charcoal canister was replaced 3 times, purge valve replaced 2 times, control valve replaced 2 times--all in a span of 2 years. Toyota service representative justifies it by saying it is a "revised" part.

Filed Mar 19, 2008 · Engine · 139,212 miles · MN

My camry showed the exact 3 signs of oil gel list in settled class action suit: excessive oil consumption, blue smoke, & engine light on. Settled class action settlement says toyota should fix/pay. Toyota inc. Denied claim. Class action settlement clearly includes my 1999 toyota camry 4cyl. Toyota should authorize the $3000 of repairs needed on my camry and should pay for the repairs as they were directed to by a court of law. I'm just glad I noticed the 3 signs of oil get & brought it to a nearby dealership service department before something terrible happened to my family. In minnesota last week, one camry-owning family was not as fortunate: during rush-hour on one of minnesota's busiest highways, a toyota camry came to a full stop and was rear-ended by a semi. As a result of injuries sustained when the family's camry was rear-ended, a 4 year old girl died. I don't know if that camry was one of the camrys covered in the oil gel lawsuit. I do know that if it's one of the toyota camrys that has engine damage that, if undetected by owner, will cause the engine to seize at highway speeds. These camrys do come to a complete stop on freeways.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Engine · 17,938 miles · NY

1999 toyota camry check engine light came on. The consumer had the oil changed, air fuel ratio sensor replaced, front brake pads and rotors replaced but none of those repairs solved the problem. *ts the dealer suggested that since the consumer 's vehicle wasn't driven much that carbon may have been building up in the valve area. The dealer cleaned the valve area and cleaned the throttle body and fuel injection but the check engine light came on again. *nm ***no ans required***

Filed Jul 21, 2005 · Engine · VA

Getting check engine light too frequently on a toyota camry 1999 model. Had to replace charcoal canister and the problem still persists

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Suspension · MD

My 1999 camry has squealing sound in the front end and its strut mounts are bad for a while before it reached 50000 miles. I never imagined such a problem with camry. It was not like people said that camry had very good records. My car has many problems associated with it such as engine light has been on and off and never solved. I paid $99 once for the checking and dealers paid many times. The anti-lock brake does not feel right and the brake can not stop car fast enough that contributed a accident in 2001. The door side trim has been off the line and looks ugly, etc. I feel a lot of headache with it.

Filed Dec 9, 2004 · Engine · MI

The check engine light came on, due to a faulty gas cap. *bf the engine light was intermittent. The light went off and did not come back until 31,602k miles. *sc when the light illuminated again, the consumer was told the emissions canister needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 24, 2004 · Engine · 89,000 miles · IL

I have a 1999 toyota camry with approx. 89,000 mile and the check engine light came on and I am told that the charcoal canister needs to be replaced at a cost of $ 294 parts and 190 labor. Upon checking the internet to see if this was a legitimate repair it seems this problem is prevalent on many toyota models including mine.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NC

I have a 1999 toyota camry le v6 and check engine light is coming on. Toyota dealer tells me it's that the charcoal canister needs replacement, so I did and the light is back on again. I know there are lots of people with this issue and we need to have toyota address the issue asap.