Consumer took vehicle' to dealer for an oil change, and since then the vehicle emitted gray smoke. Dealer determined that transmission needed to be replaced. Consumer took vehicle to an independent mechanic, who replaced corroded spark plug wires, and gave the vehicle a tune up. Also the mechanic determined that smoke came from a defective valve seal or rings . *ak it was finally determined that the transmission was not the problem it was the engine which needed to be replaced.
2002 Toyota Camry engine complaints
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My vehicle, a vintage 1965 pontiac catalina hardtop coupe was parked in the driveway at my friend's residence at 1271 n.e. 207th street when at around 4:50 p.m. It was struck by a 2002 toyota camry sedan driven by a mrs. Una elizabeth tucker of port st. Lucie, fl. The toyotas was on the next door neighbors driveway. According to her, she was trying to get out of her driveway when she claims her car started smoking and suddenly bolted. Her vehicle smashed onto my car with such force.. That it moved it and pushed it against a van that was parked next to it. My car's front fenders where smashed, making the front wheels immobile. The left front bumper bent under, left fron headlight assembly smashed, unable to open hood, possible front suspension damage, unknown damage to engine. Hsmv crash report number 4464507 miami dade county.
While parked vehicle was started and engine roared and surged forward. Consumer had to use extreme force to keep the vehicle from moving. Also, when air conditioner was on and turned off and back on again there was a foul odor coming from the vents.
I have a 2002 toyota camry xle, since I got the car new it started to lunge several times while sitting at stop lights/signs. I went to two different toyota dealers and was told that the car is running as manufactured. I said this can cause an accident. They said nothing was wrong. Also, since I bought the car new it wants to stall when coming to a stop. Again, no dealer will help. Something is wrong but the dealers won't help. I do not have time to keep running to dealers, that is why I bought a new car. There is a definite problem with these cars. As times goes by, it's getting worse, especially in warm weather conditions.
Driver side window did not roll smoothly. Squeaked but was only fixed after taking the car a dealer a third time. Sputtering/rattling sound seems to be coming from the engine when the car is idle or upon cold start. Sound gets progressively louder. Dealer claims that no sounds were heard. Car also hesitates when responding to acceleration. In researching for answers, I found that the driver's side airbag has a recall. I was in disbelief when I found that no efforts were made in contacting me about an airbag recall! I feel utterly disappointed. I'd come from a "honda" family and decided to give toyota a try. I have learnt my lesson now that buying a brand new toyota means having to check up on recalls and problems.
Rotten egg smell since the car was purchased. Complained to toyota dealership and the regional rep without a resolution. The rep suggestion was to just put premium gas in it. Certainly not what I expected from toyota but I have been putting premium gas in the car and it does seems to tame the smell somewhat. In addition we have had problems with the front alignment and the car pulls to the left. Have purchased a life time alignment warranty but it still seems to go out of alignment quickly. Also have a constant wind problem with the driver side front door. Been repaired once, going into the shop again to repair. Also the original tires had to be replaced at 24,000 miles. I wouldn't consider a toyota in future car purchases.
At 1,500 miles the check engine light went on. I brought the car to the dealer on november 8, 2002 and was told that nothing was wrong with the car and they reset the computer. The car was fine until I arrived at home and the check engine light was on again. I brought the car to the dealer on november 11th and they said they didn't know what was wrong with the car. They were going to remove the transmission but needed a part. It is now november 25th and the part still hasn't arrived and the car hasn't been repaired.
I own a 2002 toyota camry with bridgestone tires which were on the car when we purchased it in fall of 2002. We have taken the car into dealership, high country toyota in scottsboro, al, 3 times and phoned our sales representative approximately 6 times for 3 problems. #1 - rattling - which we were told on the first visit to dealer it was the catalytic converter heat shield cover and they had fixed it by bending it out. It's rattling again, now. #2 - smell of sulfer/rotten eggs - which we were told they could not recreate the problem, so they have no idea what it could be. It still smells! #3 - my husband took the car to wal-mart to have the oil changed and the tires balanced and rotated because we noticed alot of wear on the outside of the tires and the steering wheel was vibrating when driving. My husband was paged back to the automotive section by an employee to see the tires himself before they took them all off the car and to warn my husband about driving on the tires if we didn't replace them immediately. My husband said the inside of the tires were showing the wires from severe wearing. My husband took the car to the dealer where we purchased it to have them inspect the front end for damage that could cause the tires to wear in such a way so quickly. Our vehicle is 1 yr. Old with 30,000 miles on it. He was told it was ok, but the tires on the car at time of purchase weren't meant to last very long, anyway. He took the car to a local - trusted - tire company and had the tires replaced. We have been told that our dealer isn't aware of any recalls and/or complaints on any of these issues, but after researching the internet, I have come across more than enough complaints to make me wonder if I've made a huge/costly mistake in trusting the toyota name and past reputation, especially with 3 children who were put at risk and a monthly car payment!
The transmission was not working properly. The vehicle would shift harshly into drive when the engine was cold but when warmed up the vehicle drove smoothly. The steering wheel hummed when turned while driving 45 MPH. It was later determined that a bushing for the steering shaft needed to be lubricated. The upper and lower belt molding around the driver's door came off. A faulty charcoal canister caused the check engine light to illuminate. *ak
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning engine check light appeared on the dashboard.
2002 xle camry oil and filter has been changed every 3000-3500 miles. At the first 3000 mark a small amount of metallic metal was found in the oil. At the 9000 mark oil and filter change (third oil change) a larger amount of metallic metal was found in the oil. Between the third oil and filter change there was no evidence of metal until the oil change that was done at 18145 miles. More metal is found in the oil at the 18145 mile oil and filter change.
There is a strong sulfur/rotten egg smell emitted by the vehicle whether I drive for along time or not. Service folks over phone indicated that it was just a "new car" syndrome and would go away shortly. 11,000 miles later it has not gone away. I live in atlanta where we have low sulfur content fuel and it should not be the cause of the problem. On short trips, the entire outside around the car stinks like a sewer when I stop. At traffic lights, the smell is really bad. I can not use the fresh air circulation because of the smell. Seems like the pcv system may not be working right, but there are no mils on indicating a problem. If there is a circulation problem which includes the exhaust system there could be a significant co issue that we wouldn't be aware of until it is too late. Please help get to the bottom of this.
The vehicle tail pipe had a sharp edge which cut the consumer finger while he was washing his vehicle. The consumer received a stitch to close the cut. *mr *scc
While traveling on indian head highway, consumer swerved to avoid a deer, instead swerved to the right/lost control and hit a guard rail. Upon impact, front air bags failed to deploy, driver suffered injuries, and vehicle was demolished. In addition, there was a sulfur-like or rotton egg odor coming from exhaust system. Also, brought vehicle to dealer for following problems: poor alignment/engine check light/fuel injector/ spark plugs, mirrors, and structural defects
I have a 2002 toyota camry, auto, 4 cyls. The car has a surge like movement when I try to pull out of stop, reduce speed then reaccelerate and press the gas pedal after turning the car at an intersection. When the car accelerates, it increase speed initially, then loose power for a second, after that regain speed. The car also abruptly reduces speed when cruising between 40 and 60 MPH if I release the gas just a little.
Car emits an strong odor of rotten eggs (sulfur dioxide) through the interior vent system. This condition is documented in toyota tsb eg003-03 dated 2/24/03. Although they acknowledge the condition, they say it is the fault of the gasoline. I have tried many different brands and my neighbors cars do not exhibit this smell. Sulfur dioxide is especially dangerous to people with respiratory conditions such as my daughter who has asthma. Her condition has become worse this winter because (we think) of her contact with this car. Toyota has said that the condition is not covered in their warranty and they refuse to fix it.
Since I purchased this car it has been problems, first it was the brakes vibrating, took it in and right away the dealer knew what it was without me even explaining it to him, they fixed that in 2 trips. Then it was the rotten egg smell, they could not find anything wrong.(then why does my car stink when I try to get power out of the engine?) then it was the knocking and pinging in the engine, (I was told that they could not duplicate the problem, but my octane level was low to upgrade my gas. The manufacturers provided owners manual states 87 octane gas or higher, I already use 89 octane and have since the day I bought the car, so why should I have to spend money on higher priced gas when the car is only 1 year old and the engine should not make any noises. Now it is the tires and alignment the alignment is completely off that the tires are destroyed with only 17,250 miles on them, yet the car shows no sign of the alignment being off, it drives straight stays in one lane and the steering wheel is even straight, so how after one year with low miles is the alignment off and the tires are destroyed, and why was it unnoticed when I had my tires balanced and rotated 2 months earlier at 15,000 miles? By the same dealership! I feel that this car has alot of problems that the manufacturer does not want to address, look at how many other people are having the same problems, and we are all told that it is wear and tear or that there is no problem at all, well then why are we all having the same problems? I called toyota's main office logged a complaint and was told that someone would get back to me, it has been 3 days now and not one call has come my way! I feel that I should not have to pay for the repairs to this car since it is a nation wide problem, especially since it is a $27000.00 car that has depreciated in value by more than $7000.00 in less than one year, what happened to toyota's retaining there value? I wish everybody much luck with their issues.
Every since the purchase of my new camry, the car has emitted a sulfur/rotten egg smell. The smell comes from the rear passenger side of the car and, when the defroster is on, it sucks the terrible smell right into the interior of the vehicle. (note to the federal safety agency: you have several complaints already listed about this problem under both "catalytic converter," "exhaust system," and "defroster"...they are all the same thing.) I have taken the car to the dealership on several occasions. They have told me: 1) that it is the catalytic converter, 2) that it happens in about 70 of every 3,000+ cars produced, 3) that I should try a new gasoline and 4) that it will go away at around 6,000 miles. I have tried several new gasolines and am currently at 5,000 miles with no change to the smell. I will take my car into the shop two more times for the same complaint and then will attempt to invoke the lemon law in oregon.
Consumer stated while removing a stone from the right rear tire, he noticed the extremely low structure of the exhaust system, which is only 5 1/4 inches above street level at the lowest point, consumer feels the pipe could easily be punctured or otherwise damaged while ascending or descending a steep driveway or by hitting an obstruction on the road, consumer was informed by the dealership the design was inherent on all 2002 camry's.
Car produces a horrible rotten egg smell while sitting in traffic. Dt
Consumer enter the parked vehicle turned on ignition and consumer states' vehicle took off, consumer tried to stop vehicle would not stop, vehicle came to a stop after hitting a fire plug. Please provide any further information ts
Exhaust pipe could easily be punctured or otherwise damaged ascending or decending a steep driveway or by hitting an obstruction in the road. Expensive repairs might be required and perhaps toxic carbon monoxide fumes could be released. Liberty toyota asserts that all 2002 camry's are designed this way. I would not have purchased this vehicle if I had been aware of this flaw. Dt
Consumer states while driving occasionally white smoke exits the exhaust. Consumer states dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information. Mr
Tail pipe is too low to the ground.
There is a bad linkage between engine and transmission, and there is a loud noise while traveling on the highway. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer states there is slack in the drivetrain.
There is a very strong rotten egg/sulpher odor emitted from the exhaust whether the vehicle is driven a short or long distance. I was told by the dealer that the odor was caused by high sulpher content in the gasoline that I was putting in the car and that I should try different brands of gasoline to see which one caused the least odor. I have tried 3 different brands and the odor is still the same. I have talked to the dealer twice about the problem and was told that there was nothing that they could do about it since it was the gasoline that is causing the problem. I strongly believe there is a problem with theh engine or the exhaust system and that either the dealer/manufacturer does not know how to fix the problem or refuses to admit that there is a problem.
Rotten egg smell inside vehicle cab since I leased it , been in shop 5 times they asked me to do things like put blue planet gas in it and drive it for along time none of this seem to work last time was they swaped the computer system and converters from another 2002 camry and the gas smell is still there. I have tried everything..the smell is to the point where it makes my daughter and I have headaches. At one point I had toyota tell me there was nothing they could do for me....im not sure if my car has a defect due to some other reason it seems funny to me that they just dont know whats wrong with this car.there is also a clunking sound in the sterring they told me it was normal too? Not sure about whats going on .....and thought someone else like you guys should know about it. Thanks tammy cole.
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A strange odor was coming into cab of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated it was carbon monoxide. Consumer stated that sunroof was vacuuming fumes back into vehicle. Please provide any further information.
Exhaust system is designed too close to ground and may causes a potential fire, making contact with debris. Dealer and manfucturer were notified. *ak
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