2007 Toyota Camry: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Oct 5, 2020 · 60,000 miles · MI · crash

There is a noise from something loose that I had checked out a couple times with no success. It comes from the back end of car near truck area and sounds like a loose muffler or a knocking/vibrating manifold when driving over bumps or a rough surface. The noise wasn't as noticeable when I got it in 2010, but has become more noticeable over the years. The maintenance and car is well cared for.

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · CA

My aunt bought brand new 2007 camry and transfer to me 2-2018. Notice that engine sound not right. Have to check oil every week. Engine burning oil a lot, have to put 1 quart every 1200 miles, only 67500 miles and now starting to hear knocking noise. Call toyota and they said warranty expire. Repair at owner cost.

Filed Jul 15, 2018 · Engine · 170,355 miles · IN

On july 9, 2018, vehicle was taken to a toyota dealership for regular maintenance and to check on intermittent engine knocking. We were told that there was a problem with the pistons and cost for repair would be $4,400.00. Repair would include: kits, clamps, hoses, pistons and piston pins. Vehicle was taken to a second toyota dealer who suggested either a used engine or a rebuilt one. Estimated cost would be between $5,000.00 and $6,000.00

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Engine · 86,000 miles · CA

Car is burning a quart of oil every 1000-1200 miles, took it to the mechanic and he stated in the long run this can cause the engine to knock and or fail. I just had a newborn and am concerned about the safety of my wife and child.

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Engine · 165,000 miles · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. When the contact purchased the vehicle, an oil change was performed due to the lack of oil in the reservoir. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (toyota certified at capital plaza, 6100 annaoplis road, landover hills, md, 20784) where the oil cap was taped down. The contact was instructed to drive the vehicle for 2,000-3,000 miles before a diagnostic test could be performed. The vehicle failed the oil consumption test. The contact was informed that the timing chain, piston, and rings failed and needed to be replaced. The same dealer advised the contact that the parts to repair the vehicle were on backorder; however, the dealer was able to repair the timing chain. The contact mentioned that the engine began to make a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing belt failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2016 · Engine · 143,000 miles · NC

Vehicle has a oil consumption issue that has lead to engine failure. Vehicle consumes oil quickly without signs of oil leak. We changed the oil and discovered it was using a large amount of oil in a short time period. Driver was not aware oil was being consumed at such a high rate. Driver only discovered issue after recently changing oil and checking it. The only reason we checked the oil is because we heard knocking sounds from the engine. When we checked the dip stick it had no oil.

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Engine · TN

Takata recall I have took my car to the dealership and they said they would fix it and give me a new motor after waiting six mouths they took my old motor apart and never fixed it I left the dealership with the motor sitting in the car. Now I have no motor and I'm still paying on the car the dealership won't fix it and the corporation will do nothing either I only got to drive my car for four months of having it. My car was still running when I took it to the dealership but was knocking and they lied about doing test on it and much more because they didn't have anyone that knew how to work on it . This was roberts toyota in columbia tn they lied to me and now my cars motor is in peaces please help

Filed May 4, 2016 · Engine · CA

I have 2007 camry with a ticking noise coming from engine, but check engine light coming on. Take it to dealer n tell them I couldnt read no codes because no check engine light. Can hou guys hook up to your computer? Service advisor said ok we'll take a look. When they're done, advisor told me we couldnt get no codes there's no check engine light, &charged me $159. 2 tell me what I originally told him. Rip off.

Filed Dec 27, 2015 · Acceleration, Body · 75,000 miles · SC

My 07 camry runs completely out of oil before it's time for it to be changed. I have had the car checked for oil leaks and has passed each time. After researching this issue I have found that the more miles on the car the faster it runs the oil out and with that being said I now have engine damage. Not to mention this car has been the absolute worst. I put my visors down one time and had to take them off because they wouldn't go back up. The power controls in my car don't work. I also found out tonight that there was a recall on the gas pedal in this death trap that happened before I owned it that I was never informed of but knew something had to be wrong with it because it kept sticking!! I am not the only person dealing with this and find it outrageous that it has not been fixed. My children used to ride in that car!! It is a ticking time bomb and something needs to be done about this!!!!!!!

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Engine · 88,732 miles · OH

On 3/4/15 I had an oil change at conrad's. On 3/11/15 I took my vehicle in to toyota for the oil consumption test. At this time they asked when my last oil change was and I stated 3/4/15. They said they typically like to perform the oil change before the test but that oil change was recent enough to use. When they checked my oil they said my car arrived with no oil reading on the dipstick and that it was more than one quart low on oil. I explained how could that be I have no oil in my driveway or anywhere. The service advisor said they would need to do an oil change or they couldn't do the test. I called conrad's they stated that is not true and it's there word against toyota. I had toyota perform the oil change and they also sealed the engine off for the test. On 4/22/15 I returned as I had reached 1200 miles since the start of the test. At that point they stated my car passed and the oil consumption was good. In june I was headed out of town and the oil light flashed on as I exited the highway. At that point we added two quarts of oil. Now it is 8-5-15 and my son was driving the car and the engine started knocking. We added two quarts of oil but it's too late. The noise coming from inside the engine did not stop. Called toyota today and talked to the service manager and he said I could bring it in to be looked at. I will have to tow it up there as I'm not sure if it's drivable. Next oil change was 9-7-15 or 92481 miles. Current milage 94014. It appears that the car is burning an excessive amount of oil even though toyota claims it passed the test.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 88,000 miles · CA

Car has for some times been making clunking, knocking noise from steering . Car was inspected by my mechanic and was told the steering intermediate shaft must be replaced, called toyota & was told no coverage to cover the repair.

Filed May 18, 2015 · Steering · 57,000 miles · CA

Clunk, pop and knock in steering wheel. Sloppy stearing wheel . Likely needs new intermediate shaft because of manufaturer defective part as outlined in toyota technical service belletin: st002-07