Engine seized up at 31,920 miles. Dealer states car needs a new engine because sludge was found in the oil pan, indicating poor engine maintenance. I have complete maintenance records on the vehicle, but toyota is not interested in seeing them.
1999 Toyota Camry engine complaints
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Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a side street traveling onto another street,and without prior warning, vehicle took off and hit two vehicles. Consumer had feet on brakes, and vehicle continued to move. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer also experienced this same problem a year ago, however was able to pull over and stop vehicle, for this last accident, dealer replaced gasket and cleaned throttle body.
Service engine light illuminated due to a failed charcoal canister.
On 6-16-01, I was on my way home when my car suddenly lost power. I wasn't able to stop the vehicle. In order to stop it, I had to apply the emergency brake. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership where I purchased it from. It has been there ever since. I found out today that the water pump froze up on it and broke the timing belt. The salesman who sold me my car told me that he has heard of many owners of the camry who have experienced the same problem that I'm experiencing. He told me that the car is pretty much unsafe, so I traded it in and bought a corolla today. I had no intention of trading in my car. I would like to know if toytoa knew about the failed water pump/timing belt in their camrys'. And if so, why didn't they let the public know about how dangerous this could be? I leased my camry and toyota is making me pay for remainder of the lease. Therefore, I am paying two car notes. I would like for them to reimburse me for the money I lost in this deal.
Consumer has to take vehicle into dealership for brakes every three to four months. There was a grinding noise at this point. Dealer is aware of the problem, brake pads have been replaced several times due to premature wear, master cylinder was out of adjustment, rotors were replaced. Vehicle stalled due to water pump failure the water pump came apart and broke the timing belt. *slc
Brakes have experienced grinding noise on several occasions, the dealer has replaced the pads but the problem reoccured, finally the consumer was told that a pin was off-shift and that the problem was resolved, consumer opened arbitration case. Nlm
Excessive wear of brake pads and front rotors; at 10,000 miles dealer had to replace front rotors and pads. Currently, at 21,000 miles, problem reoccurred. Problem with headlight not aligned. Dealer informed that vehicle met manufacturer's specification and nothing else could be done. Also, water pump failure. Dealer notified, and repairs being made. *ak consumer states that the transmission fluid is not good and toyota refuses to test the fluids.
Driving from home when engine check light came on. Car was purchased at 29500 and charcoal canister needed replacing with only 35000.
Pushed the accelerator, no response from the engine. Engine would spontaneously rev- without accelerator being touched. After a 2 hour rest period the car was again driven the same problem occurred. The RPM would rev without the accelerator being pushed, after about 50 feet the engine check light came on. The gas pedal would sometimes engage the engine so we were able to travel a short distance. It was unpredictable as to when the accelerator would work. It would sometimes kick in while the RPM's were reving and the car would jerk forward. I felt it was unsafe to drive. As we were shutting the car off to load it on the tow truck when thecar was shut off, and the keys were still in the ignition, the automatic door locks repeatedly went off- in a rapid motion about 20 times until the keys were removed. The car has been towed to a local dealer.
Oil light came on, took to station added oil, had oil changed w/I 2 days told pcv valve bad, had changed, car smoked, took to dealer told oil in valves could have been antifreeze in oil or when told oil was changed it was not, maunfacture says improper maintance will only cover $1000 of approx. $4000 repair. Oil changed at least every 7500 as recom. In manual. Should be fully covered by warranty.
While driving on the highway consumer heard a loud ban. ,after pulling over consumer noticed there had been an explosion and fire.
The check engine light came on in may of 1999 they then replaced the transmission and the entired computer system. Now the check engine light is on again.
Began with a ticking sound from under the car. The ticking sound was audible while the car was idling, and after the car was turned off. This problem has been going on since 2/99. I took it to dealer 3-23-99. Technician said it was normal to occasonally hear this noise while idling, because of the heat produced by the catalytic converter. Although not normal for it to continuously make the noise throughout time the car is on. Technician said he would order an entire new exhaust system for the car. The parts are in, and replacement is scheduled for march 31, 1999, at evans toyota. I was told it was safe to drive until then.
Dealer has informed me that the charcoal canister assembly has been a persistent problem. New parts are being manufactured. My car has been in the shop for 2.5 weeks already after three attempts to fix it.
Check engine light on since 150 mi. Reset, failure recurred in 30 mi. No specific infromation from toyota about planned repair or date parts will be available for repair.
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