2001 Toyota Camry: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 9, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 40,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 270,000 miles · NM · fire

The vehicle overheated and stalled, I steered it to the roadside to call for a tow. Speaking with insurance tow service the car started to smoke from the front passenger side under the hood. As I supplied information the smoke volume increased from the front passenger side under the hood. Smoke volume continued to increase and a crackling/burning sound started. I told the agent I have to go and called 911. I supplied details of the area where the increasing smoke was coming from, the car location and my status. In the car I pulled the hood lever, went outside and stopped short of opening the hood. Realizing I had no means to put out the increasing fire I had to watch my car burn until firefighters arrived. I walk a distance away and waited, while the whole engine compartment went up in smoke....updated 09/22/15 *bf updated 11/06/2017

Filed May 20, 2013 · Engine · 160,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning as smoke emerged from the engine. The vehicle then caught on fire from under the hood. The fire was contained by the fire department and a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2012 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 8/23/12 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle stalled at both low and high speeds. The steering wheel vibrated, steering started to shake/vibrate, then the transmission would stall and steering became difficult. Updated 09/06/2012

Filed Jan 13, 2012 · Engine · 79,500 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud cracking noise coming from under the vehicle as the vehicle stalled. After inspection, the contact noticed oil leaking from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that part of the engine had fallen and caused the engine to leak. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who replaced the entire engine. The manufacturer was aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The current mileage was 90,000 and the failure mileage was 79,500 . Updated 03/16/12*lj updated 06/04/12

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. The contact stated while braking from 3 MPH in an attempt to make a left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted off the roadway and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic replaced the egr valve. The failure persisted. The contact stated the failure would only occur when traveling at low speeds. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle. The repair did not correct the failure and it recurred at least five times following repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the dealer was unable to provide an adequate repair. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage 119,000.

Filed May 18, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · VA

My 2001 toyota camry started developing a problem more than two years ago, where it would start running rough and then stall--or sometimes stall without any warning. I have taken it into the toyota dealership numerous times, but they have not been able to fix it. If the car stalls or comes close to stalling then the engine light goes on, and the dealership has only been able to reset the engine light. Recently the dealership replaced the charcoal canister when the engine light came on, but that has not helped the running rough/stalling problem. The car seems to run rough or stall if it has gone above 4000 rpms ,and we can moderate the instances of a problem by avoiding sudden acceleration. My fear is that the car will stall in traffic and cause an accident.

Filed Nov 11, 2004 · Electrical · 1,000 miles · PA

Vehicle hesitates when accelerating and stalls out when attempting to stop vehicle. Power brakes fail to work properly once call stalls out creating a hazard. No injuries or crashes to date but in fear of one occurring. Dealership has made many attempts to correct the problem with no success as of 11/11/04. Replaced the computer module, spark plugs, wires, fuel injectors & clean valves to no avail.

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Fuel system · 15,800 miles · GA

When the temperature outside is 70 degrees or above and tank is fis full vehicle sputters and stalls.

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Vehicle stalled at 60 MPH. Dealer could not find a cause.*ak the A/C and the fun selector malfunctioned, but the dealer was unable to fix it. The vehicle starts and stalls immediately. The dealer installed a new circuit opening realy and the problem was solved.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · MI

While driving 60-65 MPH engine stalled, accelerator pedal went to floor. Dealer found accelerator cable had snapped. Consumer received recall 01v012000 a couple of days prior to this. Consumer indicated that letter did not state this recall was urgent. If it had, consumer would have gone straight to nearest toyota dealership. Also, consumer would like to add that he received first class attention from dealer that repaired vehicle, who was not a selling dealer.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Electrical · AL

While driving at 10mph vehicle stalled out and died without warning several times. Dealer was inspecting vehicle.