2007 Toyota Camry: check engine light

Filed Nov 15, 2024 · Engine · 105,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated and there was black exhaust smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2023 · Brakes · CA

Error code C1391 Multiple warning lights like VSC, brakes, check engine, hybrid system failure. Vehicle has been repaired at Dublin Toyota dealership under recall several years ago and the vehicle has failed again with the same fault.

Filed Jul 12, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · GA

On July 11, 2021, my husband and I were driving to a location not far from our house, on a state road with a 45 mph speed limit, when "Check Hybrid System" and "Check VSC System" warnings began alternately appearing and I lost acceleration. I turned on my hazard lights and was eventually able to pull off on the side of the road. I turned off all power then restarted, at which point the engine resumed working and we were able to continue driving, but the "Check Hybrid System" and engine light warnings remained on. We were able to reset the computer system by disconnecting the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery (which had been replaced a few months ago) for ten minutes, but I travel over 700 miles at least monthly to take care of my elderly blind father, and I don't want this to happen while I'm driving on I-95, when it's much more likely to result in a serious accident or fatality.

Filed Apr 13, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 104,522 miles · UT

The camry started revving up to 1500 RPM at stop lights or when pulling into parking spots almost causing accidents, local dealer could not find issue after having car for a month. There is no check engine light or saved codes, I just notice the engine coolant temperature drop while its doing it so its an electrical issue. It happens every other day usually when warm out. I am too scared to have my wife drive the vehicle anymore and cannot justify selling. Hopefully toyota will help figure this out. Dealer replaced fuel pump but it did not fix the issue. Also has hard starting once or twice a week, will always start on the third try if not immediately.

Filed Feb 22, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 166,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an abnormal amount of engine oil. The contact stated that there was no oil leaks found. The contact stated that the engine oil was topped off and changed more frequently than was required with 3,000 miles. The check engine warning was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an unknown engine failure which caused an excessive engine oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor a dealer were notified. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2020 · Transmission · 132,000 miles · CA

Transmission fails after driving in reverse. Gears can be changed with the lever but transmission doesn't engage the gears. Check engine light is off and no other indicators are present.

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Transmission · 215,000 miles · NY

While driving across nebraska (possibly just inside wyoming) heading to colorado on sun june 29th, on I-80 (very long, 80mph speed-limit highway), my camry with 215,000 miles suddenly gave a 'check hybrid engine' code, which caused the gas-pedal to be unresponsive. The check engine symbol also came on. The electronic 'trip information' data-graphic showed my hybrid battery was down to one pink-line suggesting low-power in the hybrid battery. I was able to pull over smoothly. Over the course of two hours waiting for a tow-truck that never arrived, I turned the vehicle on/off a few times to verify the on-board GPS for our location (all electrical systems within the vehicle still worked). At around the two hour waiting-mark, when I turned the vehicle back on, the 'check hybrid engine' alert and the check-engine symbol both disappeared, & I was able to safely drive the vehicle the additional 50+ miles to my final destination in fort collins colorado. I took it to a dealership in colorado & two codes were registered: poaof-204 - engine failed to start (?? The vehicle always 'started' so I'm not clear about this code) and p3190 - poor engine power. Even though I was able to limp the vehicle around fort collins, the hybrid battery would only get up to three charge lines (blue), which isn't even half-charged, before trickling back down to the two or even one pink-line. The vehicle is currently in-transit on a carrier truck to my home back in buffalo, ny. The vehicle's always been reliable to this point, and I have had it since approximately 23,000 miles (when I took it over from my father). I am concerned that this problem is the same problem affecting certain prius models (2011-2015) where the gas engine no longer communicates/charges the hybrid engine. The vehicle passed nys inspection with an oil change in june 2020. Thank you for your time.

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

In 2015 I noticed I was burning through oil too fast, so I took my 2007 toyota camry to the toyota dealership. They said it could be the piston rings (a known problem, but not covered), and they couldn't do anything about it. Fast forward to january 2020, and I'm burning through 2.5 quarts every fill-up. The check engine light came on and 'cylinder 3 misfire' was detected along with a bad spark plug. I had to spend around $400 to fix a coil and spark plug because the 3rd cylinder had expanded and was spilling over. 3 weeks later, the same thing happened with me adding 1 quart of oil every 1/2 tank. I was told this would cost upwards of $2,000-$3,000 to fix. I've seen this is a known problem, especially with the 2007 toyota camry, and this might be due to bad piston rings. I was forced to get a new car this weekend because of this.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle would not stop. The emergency brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. In addition, the check engine and brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation toyota weston (4050 weston rd, davie, fl 33331, (954) 644-4867) where it was repaired per technical service bulletin the federal safety agency id number: 10132793 (electronic stability control, service brakes). The brake actuator assembly was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Brakes · 184,000 miles · MD

My wife was driving to work the check engine light, vsc light and ABS lights appeared on the dashboard. Then the brakes were really mushy and it took a lot of force to stop the car. She pulled over and turned the car off. When she restarted the car the lights were still on. She was able to slowly drive back home.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Engine · 92,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle shook. The vehicle was taken to hamer toyota (located at 11041 sepulveda blvd, mission hills, ca 91345, (855) 592-7001) and was informed that there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · 173,653 miles · VA

I have a 2007 toyota camry that the engine light is blinking and the car is making noise the oil has been charged over a 10 times since I have owned it for a year & bought from a dealer I got it look at by toyota for them to tell me I need a new engine because my oil pump is going out and rod-main bearings in the engine are bad the fuel injectors. Are going out cant run my a.c because it makes my car turn off I mean come on.