2008 Toyota Camry: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 10, 2022 · Engine · 113,000 miles · MN

The contact's sister-in-law owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while his sister-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon inspecting the engine, the contact noticed there was no engine oil in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle had consumed an excessive amount of engine oil, causing the engine to fail. The independent mechanic advised the contact to tow the vehicle to the local dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as there was no recall associated with the VIN and the vehicle warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2022 · Engine · WI

Excessive oil consumption and vehicle acts like it wants to stall when trying to take off. It stalls when trying to take off after stopping at a red light, stop sign etc. I’m also drive 50 miles daily to work and back home. I’m putting in oil about every other day. No oils on ground, changed gaskets and oil changes- excessive consumption. I bought the car in 2014 from carmax

Filed Jul 10, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 121,025 miles · PA

The AC does not blow cold air at all. The eco button doesn't work. When pressed, the car stalls. This was while the car was parked. Too afraid to try while driving. Visibility is poor. I've replaced the brakes numerous since achieving ownership.

Filed Jan 13, 2020 · Engine · MD

The oil consumption is way too high! Many similar complaints have been documented on other online forum. I have to refill my oil every 2-3 days. I noticed this issue significantly when my car began driving wierd only 2 weeks after an oil change & when I went to my mechanic, he said there was no more oil in my car. My car could have stalled anywhere. The fact that this is a well known but ignored issue is absurd

Filed Jun 28, 2018 · Engine · 93,000 miles · WI

Engine oil warning light came on and almost stalled engine on highway after breaking hard. Heard later on about the excessive oil consumption problem because of poor rings. This can be dangerous.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Engine · 139,000 miles · TX

I had received the extended warranty coverage letter for the excessive oil consumption more than a year ago. No issues until possibly october 2017 when oil maintenance light kept coming on event after oil change after just 1000 miles (usually every 5000 miles before). Then got car checked out and mechanic found almost no oil in car. Car was driving poorly with sometimes stalling. I got an oil change and car worked fine for 2 weeks and had same problem.again, by this time, I remembered the warranty and went to toyota dealership where the told me the warranty was not valid due to car being over 10 years old. Anyway they filled car with oil and told me to return in 1100-1300 miles for the results of the test which I will later know. I don't have much hope of getting this fixed under warranty.

Filed Mar 14, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · NY

In july 2016 I began to notice my car was struggling to maintain it's power. When I drove the car and stepped on the gas in wasn't getting much power. When in traffic or stopped at a traffic light it would stall when trying to drive off and then the check engine light would come on. I brought my car to toyota service center and they worked on my car for several days. They were able to get the check engine light of and remedy the problem but could not determine the cause. In december 2016 I started to experience the same problem. I was losing power and the car would stall when at a complete stop, it was right after the check engine light came on. I brought my car back to toyota for servicing and they had a difficult time determining the cause but came to a conclusion that it was a sensor code. I followed their advice for servicing and paid for the the sensor code to be replaced. Now we're here in march 2017 and I'm having the same problem. The same pattern where the car struggles to gain power and when I drive to to stop in traffic the car begins to stall. It is right after the check engine light comes on. I returned to toyota for the problem but hey could not diagnose the problem. My car is being returned without a cause.

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Engine · 91,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving 65 MPH, the engine seized and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Engine · 69,237 miles · PA

Discovered engine is consuming excessive oil, causing oil pressure light to flash on momentarily during a sudden quick stop. Engine has been maintained within prescribed intervals for oil changes using approved optional 0w20 oil. Now it appears to be consuming over 1 quart per 1500 miles. Haven't taken this problem to a dealer yet, but from what I'm reading in other complaints, toyota has steadfastly refused to take responsibility for this issue. Unlike others, I have toyota's full bumper-to-bumper warranty, good for 7 years or 10800 miles. I'm not sure even that would move toyota, since they could simply stall until the vehicle purchased 6 years ago is out of warranty. The engine probably won't die completely until after then, as long as I keep the oil level where it should be. However, I shouldn't need to check the oil so often, when the service interval is supposed to be 5000 miles, there are no leaks, and I'm using amsoil, a premium synthetic oil.

Filed Jul 12, 2013 · Body, Brakes · AL

A noise is coming from the sunroof that sounds like metal against metal when backing out of the drive way or going around a corner or over a bump. I have owned 3 toyotas and I have never been so frustrated as I am with owning this toyota 2008 camry. From the beginning the car has had problems with the brakes that cause the steering wheel to shake, the sunvisors falling, the rear wheel bearing to be replaced and now the sunroof. I'm taking time to write this because I want owners of toyota to be aware of how poorly toyota is handling these problem. Toyota has stalled taking action so that when the warranty runs out than is the owners responsibility to pay for the repair. Shame on toyota. Instead of spending so much time in learning how to avoid doing the right thing they should concentrate on doing the responsible thing. Toyota you lost a loyal customer. Sincerely

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 55,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 09v388000 vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal on june 2010 with 55,000 miles. On august 27, 2010 while approaching the intersection 35 MPH the check engine light illuminated and she heard a noise underneath the hood the vehicle stalled after a few seconds the vehicle suddenly accelerated with her foot on the brake pedal. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 53,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, attempted to make a turn and a loud noise was coming from the engine. The accelerator pedal began to stick with a sluggish response, followed by the engine stalling. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the noise was coming from a pebble in the hub caps. The failure had not occurred after the service repair. The failure mileage was 53,000.