2005 Toyota Camry: engine failure

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Steering · 151,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing a new tensioner puller. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and an abnormal sound emitted from a unknown source. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the alternator pulley detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of failure and the contact was advised that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v539000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 48,000 miles · FL

I pulled out of the driveway with my 91 yr grandmother.the engine shut off at the first stop light in traffic.I restarted the engine,slightly pushed on the gas pedal.the engine revved high on its own,the car violently shot forward, I managed to turn the corner then the engine died.a motorist pulled over and helped me push the car into a nearby school parking lot.after a few minutes I restated the car and it revved up itself ,accelerated too fast and died.I had to call a tow truck to take it home and again on monday to the repair shop.the mechanic determined it was a defective throttle body,it had frozen in a wide open position,not responding to the gas pedal..the solution was a brand new throttle body,part cost was well over $900 dollars.I still have the defective throttle body,the plate is still frozen in an open position.my grandmother was well frightened.there was no police report. I believe this was a very dangerous design flaw and hope toyota will reimburse me.

Filed Mar 1, 2013 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · DE · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal seized without warning. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and the accelerator pedal sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000. Updated 5/9/13 *cn updated 06/05/2013

Filed Sep 21, 2011 · Engine · 114,000 miles · CT

My 2005 toyota camry is leaking coolant. I discovered there has been a long term problem with stripped engine bolts in toyotas, resulting in leaking coolant and the need to replace the engine block. This has happened in 2002-2006 camrys and highlanders causing widespread complaints but no action from toyota. They made a defective product and refuse to acknowledge it, putting the burden back on the consumer. It's time toyota stepped up and recalled these cars, made the fix and acknowledged their error.

Filed Sep 21, 2010 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · TX

2005 camry le, 53,000 miles. Car stalled, engine died, ckeck engine light came on. Results of check up. Throttle control body failure. What??? Why???

Filed Jul 14, 2010 · Engine · 63,883 miles · CA

While driving on city streets car jerked and all the warning lights turned on and engine shut down. Car coasted to a stop. I tried to restart engine but car made just a zooming sound. Had car towed to toyota dealership. Service report of problem: removed valve cover and found exhaust cam dowl pin sheared off causing cam not to rotate. Inspected cylinders with bore scope found cylinders 2 and 4 valves have made contact with pistons. Removed exhaust cam shaft and found pin still in camshaft and sprocket backside has groove worn in it from pin of cam. A new engine is being installed. Toyota has requested monetary participation from customer. I feel that this is a manufacturer defect. The car only had 63,883 miles.

Filed Oct 5, 2005 · Engine · 500 miles · CO

Purchased a 2005 camry se in feb. 2005. Had 500 miles on the car and it needed a complete overhaul due to defective parts from the company. I now have a new car that has diminished value due to the overhaul. I was also without the car for 20 plus days. I feel they knew the motor was defective when they sold it to me but I guess they some 70 year old would not know the difference. I believe I should at the least have been given a new engine or another new car without the defective engine. I guess that would be too much to expect from the "reliable automaker."

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Acceleration · 108 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

New vehicle driven 108 miles. The only problens notices was the radio would turn itself on when hitting a slight bump in the road. Cruise control light did not go off when brakes were engaged, but would disconnect cruise control. Was parking in a mall parking lot parrall to access road. Speed no more than 1 or 2 MPH. Front wheel dropped into hole. The accelorator caused the car to lurch forward. Applied brakes but was unable to keep car from moving forward at a slow speed of 5 MPH. Turned right, to avoid striking handicap parking sign, into the path of a pickup truck traveling on mall access road. Struck truck and continued forward toward pedestrians on sidewalk. Managed to avoid them and the engined stopped at that point. I applied the brake so hard I injured my right hamstring muscle and was unable to walk. Toyota seized vehicle for inspection and has not released or inspected it as of this date.

Filed Feb 15, 2005 · Acceleration, Body · 200 miles · CA

Toyota camry le model has three problems: idle control is above 2400, rod that hold piston is not secure to hold it tight and causing the piston to jiggle around, toyota said that is a defective part and should replace the engine. And weather seal is inadaquate, you can hear all traffice noise with radio on full volume. Dealer is very unfriendly and they gave me run around, they replaced the engine without my permission and still has same problems I had before they replace the engine and has not fix the other problems and refuses to give anyone else's name to talk to. 800# tells me to call dealer and dealer tells me to call 800# and still unable to resolve this issue. I will never buy toyota or recommend to anyone. Becouse of the poor service when you have problem they do not want to talk to you and they give you run around.