2002 Toyota Camry suspension problems

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Body, Fuel system · 120,960 miles · PA

Purchased the camry from reyes auto group in lakewood, nj. Took the vehicle back to pa where I live and 2 mechanics showed me the rusted out under carriage of vehicle and stated that it will not pass the pa safety inspection and would cost over $2000 to fix! Gas started leaking from tank because of rusted condition.

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 May 21, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 50,000 miles · NY

2002 camry le,50k miles always pulls to left. Has been to dealer and various shops. Steering wheel shudders and vibrates at any and all speeds. Problem is structural. Brakes are constant problem. Sunroof will not seal correctly therefore rear floor is now wet. Now experiencing electrical problems. Would have been better off buying a 1950 studebaker! And gm is in trouble? Last toyota for me. Car is unsafe.

Filed Sep 2, 2008 · Suspension, Wheels · WI

Replacement of wheel bearing and brakes required for 2002 toyota camry, 64k miles, no record of accidents. No accident occurred, but one will before long when wheel bearing and/or brakes fail.

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Suspension · 43,000 miles · VA

I have a 2002 camry and there is a knocking sound when making left hand turns. I've noticed several other complaints that are similar, so this must be a defect with the car. I was told that my struts and mounts needed to be replaced - along with my brakes.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 50,000 miles · OR

Defective struts, front end and rear end noise, severe shudder when applying brakes.

Filed Apr 14, 2005 · Suspension · 75,000 miles · FL

2002 toyota camry pulls to the left. Have taken vehicle to the dealer twice, both times they told me it was the alignment. After car was realigned it still had the same problem.

Filed Dec 19, 2004 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · VA

I have a 2002 toyota camry and the front left wheel well makes noise. This is the second camry that I have owned and our first one also had the defect. It was a 1999 camry. Every time I hit a bump there is a noise in the wheel area. Not sure what it is but since this has now happened on my second camry obviously this is a defect.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Suspension, Wheels · 27,000 miles · NY

I have a 2002 camry se v6 that has a persistent noise when the brakes are applied. I had the car's brakes repaired at jack sherman toyota in binghamton ny because all rotors were warped at approximately 20,000 miles. I have since noticed a clang or clank when the brakes are applied or the steering wheel is turned or occasionally going over bumps. I took the car back to jack sherman toyota and made them aware of the noise but was told nothing could be done to correct this problem. I have since pulled the front right wheel and noticed the wheel studs are too short! This problem is actually present on all wheels. The taper at the base of the stud does not protrude through the hub flange to center the rotor properly and this allows the rotor to slap against the stud threads when the brakes are applied. This may eventually cause them to shear off. I have pictures available upon request. I believe longer studs are required because when I removed one of them from the flange and inserted it through one of the bolt holes in the rear of the rotor it fit properly.

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 9,000 miles · AZ

2002 toyota camry lev6 w/15" rims. Car is unstable at high speeds. We are now on our third set of tires and the car only has 21,000 miles on it. First set (continental) became bald on outside edge of both front tires at 9000 miles. Tires were rotated (front to rear, rear to front) and front end alignment was done. Tires became bald on outside edge after only 8000 miles (17000 total miles on car). Dealer replaced all 4 tires with dunlop and I had to pay for a four wheel alignment. After 2500 more miles car again became unstable at high speeds. It started at about 75 MPH and as the tires wore it became unstable at lower speeds 55-65 MPH. The dealer replaced all four tires again with michelin this time and did another front end alignment. Now with only 1200 miles on the new tires it is again becoming unstable at high speeds 65-75 MPH. We would like toyota to acknowledge the problem and come up with a solution.