2004 Toyota Camry: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Engine · 75,000 miles · MA

Intake manifold defect, 2004 toyota camry. Ticking sound from inside the manifold.

Filed Jan 21, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 76,000 miles · FL

Acceleration on my 2004 toyota camry began to fluctuate wildly while I was driving down the road. Car would suddenly accelerate, then decelerate almost non-stop. I shut engine off, called toyota and had the car towed in. I was told that the engine control module (ECM) was defective and would be replaced under a federally mandated warranty - car had 76,000 miles, and warranty was good to 80,000 miles. However they also told me that the accelerator pedal assembly had simultaneously failed. That would cost me $681. Toyota's own technician said that the ECM failure caused the accelerator pedal assembly to fail. Toyota corporate, however, told me that the two incidents were unrelated. After reading about the "accelerator pedal sticking" problem in the news lately, I wonder if my problem is not part of a much larger problem involving the ECM on toyotas cars. If I was not wise enough to shut off my engine when the problem occurred, a serious accident could easily have occurred. Please continue to investigate the ECM problem, as I believe that toyota is not forthcoming with the full story here. *tr the consumer also stated there weas an engine knock coming from the vehicle. The dealer repalced the tensioner, and belt. The water pump was wearing prematurely, there was a noise coming from the steering column when turning the wheel. The dealer replaced the intermediate steering shaft. The check engine light was on all the time. The dealer replaced the catalytic converter. The ECM and accelerator pedal were replaced. Updated ivoq 04/15/11

Filed Jul 27, 2008 · Steering · NJ

There is a knocking sound in the steering wheel. The sound comes when the steering turns right or left. It started at around 30k miles. This seems to be a factory defect.

Filed Jan 14, 2008 · Steering · 25,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact heard a knocking sound in the steering column when he turned the steering wheel. When he turned the steering wheel all the way around, it seemed to malfunction as well. The dealer stated that the intermediate shaft malfunctioned and that there was a service bulletin available, but no recall. The purchase date and speed were unknown. The current mileage was 26,828 and failure mileage was approximately 25,000. Updated 02-14-08. *kb updated 02/14/08

Filed Jan 12, 2008 · Steering · 26,000 miles · NY

There is a knocking sound in steering column of my 2004 toyota camry while turning just before moving off. Car has 27,000 miles. This seems to be a factory defect. What recourse do I have?

Filed Mar 31, 2007 · Steering · 28,000 miles · WI

Shortly after we purchased a new 2004 camry sedan, we began noticing looseness, rattling, knocking sounds and "play" in the steering characteristics. In addition, in slow, tight-radius turns (as in parking lots), it almost felt as if the front tires would slide laterally over slick surfaces -- snow, ice, loose gravel, wet pavement. The problem was subtle at first but became gradually more noticeable. At highway speeds, there was a barely-perceptible oscillation or vibration of the steering wheel. At about 28k miles we noticed a pulling to the right. We asked for an alignment to be done and this did not correct the problem. The knocking, rattling, looseness, play, lateral skidding in tight-radius turns became worse over time and at about 50k miles we asked the dealer to check again. Dealers service order stated, "tsb st001-06 applies to this concern. An updated steering shaft ordered." the cost to repair was over $400. We believe this defect existed from the time the car was manufactured, and the description of the problem sounds similar to recalls or defects I have researched that affect the prius, avalon, and other toyota vehicles. We believe this could be a potential safety hazard.

Filed Jan 30, 2007 · Steering · 45,000 miles · LA

When turning to the left, the steering wheel had a jerking motion and a knocking noise. Contacted dealer and said it has happened before on occassion. Car taken to dealer and replaced a lower steering shaft to a newer version. Comment was that this car was a new design and this particular part needed replacement. My problem is that it was not covered under warranty and I had to pay for the replacement. The old part was not available for me to take it.

Filed Jun 6, 2006 · Engine · 61,000 miles · IL

I purchased a 2004 certified toyota camry, with 51,000 miles on the unit. One week after purchase the service engine light came on. I took it back to dealership, they just said it was a sensor issue, and reset the light. The light continued to go on and off for the next 7 months. I took the toyota the dealership for an oil change in april 2006, again I complained about the service engine light coming on and going off at times, they just reset it again, and did not document anything. On 4-28-06 the service engine came on early morning, and I heard a ticking sound from engine. I immediately called the service dept. At the same toyota dealership, the service advisor told me to bring the car in since I was a few blocks away. I arrived 10 minutes later, and there was fluid starting to run out and steam starting to come from my hood. The technician checked the car out, and said that the water pump went out, and the engine block was damaged also. He explained these things can happen pretty quick. I purchased the car with toyota extra warranty, and mpp extended warranty, and my vehicle is within the warranty periods for both, and both cover the damaged parts. But, toyota refuses to fix the issue because they wont to put neglect on the driver. When the dealership admits on paper to the better business bureau of indiana, that the driver made an honest effort to get this car in for servicing, and that the condition of the car before breakdown was really good.

Filed Sep 18, 2004 · Transmission · 500 miles · GA

Transmission may delay gear selection and accelleration for up to 4 seconds putting lives in jeapordy when wishing to acccelerate or pass. Transmission knocks and searches when creaping in traffic between first and second gear. Clearing an intersection from oncoming traffic may be hazardous. Passing downshifts are completely dangerous.....would not attempt to pass anymore in this car!