The vehicles engine siezed due to oil gel.
1999 Toyota Camry engine complaints
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Air fuel sensor failed and caused the check engine light to illuminate. *nlm
Engine failure.
While driving on a downward incline, the consumer switched the gears to down shift when the vehicle completely shut down. All systems failed. The dealer was notified. Ph scc
Evaporative control system: vehicle purchased new. At 43,219 mjiles check engine light came on. Dealer test forund defective vacume contro valve. Dealer replaced at a cost to me of $85.98. At 49,597 miles engine check light came on again. Dealer test reveled leaking charcoal canister. Dealer advised replacement would cost $438.54. Dealer indicated part was not a warranty item.
While driving on interstate hwy water pump failed causing timing belt and idler to also fail and damage to oil pump.
1999 toyota camry (VIN # [xxx]).july 7th ,2002 , the water pump failed and caused the camshaft belt (timing belt) and other belts and pulleys to be damaged. The standard toyota water pump is warranted for 60 months or 60,000 miles. Since my car is only 40 months old and has only 41,562 miles, it falls well within the coverage I have checked the internet page for the federal safety agency web page( www.the federal safety agency.dot.gov) and for this year and model. There are many reports of this same event occurring. I have contacted toyota case # 200208090013. I have contacted the customer center about 15 times to supply all the necessary paperwork and support documents they requested , but they refuse to document why the case was denied. This case also connects to odi number 765034. Dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving at 45mph and with no warning consumer could hear a loud noises coming from engine. Then vehicle shut off, causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.
Consumer stated brakes would make a grinding sound and pulsate after driving for awhile, vehicle has been to the dealership on several occasions concerning the hydraulic system, the dealer has replaced the front rotors, as well as front and rear brakes, due to them being worn.
Additional info to odi number 765034 - shop mentioned that the water pump damaged caused scrapping on the engine block. Since the engine block is made of an aluminum base his concern was that the marks might cause a crack to occur. He said no leaking was seen at this time but I want to put on record that damage was made to the engine that might cause problems in the furture. This scraping was due to the water pump failure that was noted in the odi number 765034 questionnaire. This info was also mentioned to toyota in a certified letter but I have not received any response yet from toyota.
On 9/8/2001 I had the 30,000 mile maintenance performed on my 1999 toyota camry. On july 7,2002, the water pump failed and damaged the timing belt. I had to replace the water pump, timing(camshaft belt) , several additional belts, idler , tensioner and anti-freeze. Labor and parts totaled $710.44. This is the 5th occurance of a water pump failing on a 1999 toyota camry with under 45,000 miles that was reported on this web site alone. The powertrain warranty covers the water pump for 60 months or 60,000 miles. I have sent a certified letter to toyota , which they have received but have not received a response from them. The water pump should last more that 45,000 mile and with the number of failures that have occured, there is a trend that there is a problem with this part.
About every 6 months, the brake light illuminates.
Engine sludge issue continues even after repair and proper maintenance.
The insured stated that smoke was coming out from the engine area. Claim number 18-0283-122.
Claim number 13-7035-944 - engine compartment caught on fire due to leaves and sticks that may have been put there by an animal.
(18-0457-786) insured was driving and attempted to stop but brakes failed, trying again, the brakes locked up.
When the insured pulled the vehicle into the road, another vehicle hit the right front side of insured's vehicle, after the impact, a fire appeared to have started from the passenger side and started to smoke then ignited. Claim number 52-2323-385.
Consumers vehicle started making noises, so consumer took vehicle in for inspection. It was said to consumer there may be a gel substance in the fuel system occuring from lack of maintenance. There was not any gel but the service department refuses to complete any engine work untill consumer shows proof of maintenance for this vehicle.
While driving, the insured smell smoke, the insured then pulled over to investigate the smoke smell and discovered that flames were coming up to the windshield.*jb(claim#11-3646-015)
While driving, the vehicle caught on fire, no repairs have been done to the vehicle.*jb(claim#20-5411-606)
While driving, there was a loud sound and vehicle lost all power, smoke began to come through the vents, the driver and passenger exited the vehicle, the fire started in the engine and burned to the back seat area.*jb(claim#48-5188-694)
Engine makes loud clicking noise; dealership said it may be oil gel problem.
The engine has been emitting a strong burning smell for almost a month. After driving, a have a headache and feel dizzy for several hours. My wife refuses to drive the car. Two weeks ago, the dealer claims he removed a plastic bag from the exhaust system, but the smell continues with the same intensity. The smell exists in the passenger compartment while driving and standing in several places at the front hood with the ignition turned off. I took the car to the dealer again yesterday; they claim plastic is still burning its way through the exhaust system. Not acceptable.
I bought this car as a used "programed car" in february, 2000. It has approximately 35,000 miles on it. It has driven just fine up until february 24, 2002. It all of a sudden started to have clear liquid like smoke emit from the rear exhaust pipe. I had just filled the car up with gas. I was able to get the car to my mechanic the next day. My mechanic told me that I had a "blown head gasket". This is very, very unusual for toyotas. I have owned toyotas for over 16 years now, and have never had this type of a problem in a new car. After my mechanic has the opportunity to go over the car, he confirmed that it was indeed the "head gasket". I asked him what would cause a "head gasket" to go out on a fairly new toyota? I have always been very prompt with my general upkeep on my cars, regular oil changes, tire rotations, and other necessary filter changes. My mechanic said, it's a good posibility that the head gasket could have been defective. He asked me to check with someone to see if there has been a recall on any 1999 toyota camarys. Is this the type of information that I can get from you, or do I need to contact the corporate headquarters for toyota? Please call or e-mail me you response as quickly as possible. Time is of the essence.
Had I not gotten my family out of the car promtly and taken all appropriate actions, the results of the fire could have been much worse. Fire investigator stated oil dripped onto exahust manifold after explosion causing fire. I wonder, could a drip shield have prevent the fire? I was feathering the accelerator when the engine blew-up. Could the combination of feathering and higher speed have caused an control situation that caused the explosion? It looks like the part failed in a rotating part of the engine. What would have happened if the part failed in a different direction; would ther have been any risk to passengers or pedestrians?
While driving 5 MPH, vehicle stalled. Stopped vehicle and got out, and vehicle caught on fire. Dealer contacted.*ak
While driving 45 MPH consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath hood, vehicle was towed to mechanic that indicated water pump had bursted. Please provide further details.
At highway speeds vehicle stalled out and died without warning. After inspection of vehicle mechanic discovered that engine locked up due to lack of lubrication.
This car is a lemon. I have had five integrated relay's replaced and now it is out again. The headlight or the dash lights will work, but not both at the same time. Toyota said it was because I had a non-factory alarm installed. They replaced the alarm with a toyota alarm and replaced the relay and it burned out the following day. They can't find the problem. The air conditioner has had a musty smell since the car was new. They spray the vents with "frigi fresh" and it's fine for a few days and the smell returns. They told me to spray simple green in the air intake once a week. That's a pretty poor remedy. The transmission will not hold on any incline. Sometimes the car will pull into the garage by it self and other times it will roll into the street. It depends on it's mood. The car lack power. Some days the car is peppy but most days it's a old mule. I went through arbitration and toyota just keeps replacing parts instead of replacing the car. It's sits in the garage now because is not dependable. I think there needs to be an in-depth investigation and recall of the 1999 camry.
This problem involves the buildup of oil sludge in the 1998-2001 toyota v6 products. Apparetnly they redesigned the v6 engine so that it would fit in the sienna van. In doing so they created a design flaw that creates sludge in the engine. Apparently the design flaw causes the engine to run to hot also causing valve seals to leak. The result is a fairly new car that smokes, burns 1 quart of oil a week, and builds up sludge in the engine which I am told will ruin the engine if I keep driving with sludge build up because the engine won't be lubricated properly. Many others are reporting this sludge problem. In the 1999 owners manuel it says you can change the oil every 7500 miles. Which people did. These customers that followed this guide line instead of the 3000-5000 mile oil changes which should be recommended now have oil sludge. I called my honda service rep who told me toyota has a fix for the overheating problem which they do not want the general public to know about because than they will have to fix thousands of cars. He said the engine does not breath properly and that they have an upgrade to the breather - the positive crank case?? He said if I can prove to toyota such an upgrade is available they will fix it but will deny any knowledge otherwise. I submit that toyota should have to repair the vehicles that have gotten sludge from this defect while under warranty and that toyota should be forced to do a recall and install the upgraded part so that their engines breathe properly. Toyota refuses to honor my warranty on replacing the valve seals and rings which will cost me about $3200. The least they could do is install the fix into my engine so if I do get it fixed it won't happen again. Toyota has changed their 2001 owners manuel telling people to change the oil every 5000 miles so they know the direction to change it every 7500 miles will not work for thei esitb because I have sludge and t of lyd thgit otherwise. Isienoice lkhe haspd satoyota even has.
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