2002 Toyota Camry: check engine light

Filed Jun 27, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · MS

The components or systems that have failed are (Catalytic Converter, Exhaust Manifold, Air Bag Control Module, Engine including head gasket) My safety is at risk due to catalytic converter not functioning properly producing harmful carbon monoxide that can be smelled through air vents, Air bag control module not functioning which will not able to initiate the deployment of airbag in the event of a wreck/accident could lead to fatality. Engine not functioning properly due to blown head gasket which could lead to overheating amongst other things. Vehicle has been inspected by Dealership. Yes there are warning lights prior to failure (Check engine light)

Filed Mar 14, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 154,200 miles · CA · crash · fire · 1 injury

Driving on the freeway, check engine light came on, smoke coming out of the hood, brakes and emergency brake failed, vehicle accelerated on its own (no pedals were working), car crashed and fire engulfed the vehicle

Filed Oct 2, 2017 · Engine · 98,000 miles · MO

The engine light came on and I took it to find out why, and was told it was the catalytic converter, so I had it repaired, the light was off. I was driving on the 70 highway in st louis, mo when going around a circular off ramp the car turned off and it would not turn back on. I lift the hood but could not tell what was wrong. Mo dot (highway tow service) pushed me off of the road, and the driver said it was the engine. I called aaa and had them take it to a repair station, but it was closed. I left it there till morning and went back the next morning to check on it. It started and I let it run a few minutes till someone could look at it. I drove it to the bay and the tech ran a computer check on it ( see printout). He said take it back to the other place but it stopped on the lot. The worker lifted the hood, and it was spewing from the radiator! He said turn it off, and after looking said the problem was with the radiator, the head gasket and the engine! It would not start back up, and I was told it would cost $4,500 to repair it!!! I had it towed to another repair place and was told the same!!! Before this, I had no problems, no lights had come on and no indicators of any problems!! I checked toyota's site and found that this is a common problem with the engines and head gaskets!!! This should be repaired!!!! Contact me!!! I am not in a position to purchase then repair this car that has unreported problems that you are aware of. !!!!!!! I am 63 years old with bad back issues, my toyota sitting in my driveway, and I am stuck at home, not even close to a bus stop!!!!!!!

Filed Jun 29, 2017 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving 38 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and surged forward. The contact placed the gear shifter into neutral. The vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. Later, the contact noticed a strong odor of fuel around the vehicle. The contact noticed fuel pouring out on the ground from the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that fuel was in the vacuum line of the engine. The vacuum canister was also filled with fuel and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called hanlees davis toyota dealer (located on 4202 chiles rd, davis, ca 95616), elk grove toyota dealer (located on 9640 w stockton blvd, elk grove, ca 95757), and maita toyota of sacramento (2500 auburn blvd, sacramento, ca 95821) all three dealers stated that the vehicle did not qualify for free repairs due to its age and the fact that there was no open recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was too old to qualify for free repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2017 · Engine · 110,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving 30 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle did not stall, but there was a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and a tow truck service was requested. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cylinder head bolts were defective and caused the engine to overheat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Brakes · 138,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving at an unknown speed and attempting to brake, the brake pedal failed to depress and the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,000. ...updated 09/14/16 *bf

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 12,700 miles · CT

Took the car to good year change a bunch of parts. Aftet that took the car to get the oil changed. On the 01/27/2016 check engine light is now on the the vehicle. I sent you are report last week as well. I need your intervention. Please stop toyota from ripping consumer off. It now states that the gas cap is off and or loose. This is not the case.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 125,000 miles · CT

Please help me. I purchased my car from toyota superstore in hartford ct february 9,2005 new. The car shuts off while in drive.there are 3 light that comes on; check engine light, the battery and the gas light . This problem has been going on since the first wednesday of 2013. Ti was an intermittent problem . Now it 21016 and it a frequent annoyance. They did not try to help me with any recall issues. My car has 5 recalled items on this vehicle but all of these were issues that I address out of my pocket. You issued those recall after my monies were spent to carry on diagnostics, and the changing of parts that had no bearing on the problem. While customer like myself spend and spend and spend.this car was $30,000 and because I had done a trade in unfairly good condition. I was able to to get it for $2000 less. I need your intervention in the matter. I am certain I am not the only one in america with this issue. It is appalling that toyota make these defective vehicles and sell them with the hopes that at 100,00 miles you are going to have to get rid of the vehicle because it begins to break on you. No one in america is willing to drive a car like mine, but I cannot do any better. My family keeps saying I should get rid of the car because the money I am spending on it come buy a new one but I cannot afford car payment right now. My economics is not the best. When I purchased this vehicle I did so believing that this vehicle would last a considerably long time. My confidence was based on the reputation of a company that had integrity and wholesome family values. I am reliant on a car to get me from point a to b. I take my client to see houses and I need a good functioning car to conduct business. I need a good functioning car to make money. I need a well functioning car to take care of my safety on the roadway at nights. Please intervene in this matter.

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · 244,309 miles · MD

7/14/2015. Evap system. Check engine code p0446. Cannister clogged and vsv and purge valves leaking. Replaced charcoal canister. Mileage: 244309......updated 11/13/15 *bf 9/23/2014. Evap system. Check engine light code p0442. Faulty gas cap. Replaced cap. Mileage: 230,564. 12/14/2013. Evap system. Check engine light code p0420. Catalytic converter failed. Replaced catalytic converter. Mileage: 213,621. 7/30/2013. Steering rack leaking. Mileage: 203939. 10/4/2008. Failed maryland emission inspection. Evap system. Fault codes: p0420 catalyst system efficiency below threshold (bank 1); p0440 evap control system malfunction; p0441 evap control system incorrect purge flow; p0446 evap control system vent control circuit malfunction. Mileage: 96796. Replaced catalyst converter. 10/6/2006. Failed maryland emission inspection. P0440 evap control system malfunction; p0441 evap control system incorrect purge flow; p0446 evap control system vent control circuit malfunction. Replaced charcoal canister. Mileage: 64147. Updated 12/05/2017

Filed May 6, 2015 · Engine · 180,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine valve cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 118 miles · CT

While driving on highway car ride is jerky . At any left exit the car shuts off on exit ramp on left turn. Steering tightens and lock-up. The car shuts done while still in drive mode. The engine goes quite and dies.the gas pedal stop producing power. The car shuts off completely with key in ignition and still in drive . Also going down hill the car becomes immobile and stall. On other occasions car stall at lights on local roads shortly after making left turns and stop light. I took the vehicle into toyota superstore weston st hartford ct. On three occasions. They kept it for a day, two days, a week and there is still no solution. . Nothing has been done to stop the condition. I took it to local mechanics, auto zone. They see the car act up but there are no codes and no system error activity summary. Dealership offer no solution . Always there are 3 light that comes on. Check engine light, check battery light and check fuel light . Triple a toll this cat on 3 occasions. On one occasion during the snow it had check traction light came on. Please someone help me. I took my car in to the dealership always to get the necessary oil change because I have lifetime oil and lube. They are the ones servicing the car so if any parts go wrong they are the ones changing them.. They want me to buy a new car. I told them I cannot afford one. I wonder if they are sabotaging my car. In hopes that I will purchase a new one. Please help me! I learned that the car stops and starts up again after you shut it down take the key out of the ignition for a while so this is how I am surviving. This is very scary! Help!

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Engine · 115,000 miles · TN

The is a service bulletin regarding the replacement of the catalytic converter and reprogramming the ecu. I don't think toyota notifies current owners of free work to be done that is not an actual recall. Instead they wait to see who finds out on their own. The service bulletin tsb 2404 dated 07-01-04 covers the replacement of the catalytic converter and reprogramming the ecu to resolve the problem. It mentions the smell of sulfur from the exhaust and was apparently the only reason most people had it checked out. My wife's car has had the smell of sulfur for a few years now, but since we don't make it a habit of making our car exhaust smell pleasant we never thought anything of it. Now, the check engine light is on and the catalytic converter needs to be replaced but her car is over the 8 year, 80,000 mile limit of the tsb. If we were notified of toyota's design error earlier and had the catalytic converter replaced and the ecu reprogrammed for free, we would not be looking at a $1000 repair bill in our future. We should not have to pay for toyota's error, we already paid for the car.