2009 Toyota Camry: check engine light

Filed Aug 14, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · 127,990 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked while accelerating from a complete stop. Additionally, the vehicle intermittently failed to start, with the ABS warning light displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for repairs, but the failure reoccurred shortly after the repair. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into drive(D), the transmission remained stuck in neutral(N) with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled forward while the vehicle was parked, turned off, with the parking brake engaged. The contact placed trash bins in front of the vehicle to prevent the vehicle from rolling. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure, and the vehicle remained unrepaired. The failure mileage was 127,990.

Filed Aug 7, 2024 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, the odor of burning oil was present inside the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2022 · Engine · 72,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the gas cap was replaced. A diagnostic test determined an issue with the emissions system. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where another diagnostic test was performed and confirmed a defect with the emissions system. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A SMOKE TEST PPERFORMED. THE CHARCOAL CANISTER WAS REPLACED.

Filed May 19, 2020 · Engine · 72,885 miles · GA

Was driving normally a month or so ago and noticed brake light and engine light come on during medium-to-hard braking. Went to firestone to check brakes out and was told engine oil was extremely low and they poured 3 qts in. Was told to get it checked by someone knowledgeable in engines. Got it checked out and was told the 2007-2010 model year camry had that problem. Was told by someone I know (also owns 2009 or 2010 camry) that he had the car fixed during a recall.checked my VIN and there is no recall currently. I bought the car used in 2013 with about 30k miles and am currently above 70k with this problem. Searched the internet and found that it is not uncommon.

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. After starting the engine and shifting into the drive gear, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and surged forward. After depressing the brake pedal and stopping, the vehicle would no longer drive forward or in reverse. After the incident, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2019 · 195,000 miles · OR · fire

My 2009 toyota camry le caught on fire friday jan 4 2018. I have no idea how it caught on fire. The only visible warning lights iilluminated was the windshield wiper light. No other warning lights active prior to fire.the vehicle was in motion at the time of the fire and was on a major highway in portland oregon. When the first started fire we saw sparks from under the hood and smoking and the vehicle started slowing down. Then the check engine lights etc started flashing on and off.

Filed Sep 21, 2018 · Engine · 154,000 miles · VA

Engine failed while driving. My engine was rebuilt (4 pistons, rings and all associated parts) by a toyota dealership due to oil consumption failure, less than 25,000 miles later my engine stopped running while I was driving with no indications (no lights, no smoke)at about 154,000 miles. 4,000 outside of the warranty. While driving the vsc and check engine light came on and the temperature gage went all the way down, when I tried to break to slow down the vehicle, the brakes did not work nor did the gas. I was able to move to the shoulder and let the vehicle slow down naturally until I popped the emergency brake. The vehicle has never overheated. Service rep said I lost compression due to a pressure building up in my engine, causing the head gasket and radiator to blow. Service rep said their is also a bad piston. Toyota service manager has not returned my call, corporate said they are partners with the local toyota dealership and there is nothing they can do.

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Engine · 68,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving 10 MPH, the check engine and oil leak warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (bennett toyota located at 1951 lehigh st, allentown, pa 18103; (610) 437-6711), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2015 · Engine · IL

Oil level low for 2009 toyota camry serviced within recommended service intervals. Oil change by dealer 06/08/13 at 62,444 miles. Oil change by jiffylube 02/22/14 at 67,433 miles, reporting oil level 1 quart low on arrival. Oil change 09/27/14 by dealer at 71,774 miles. Oil light on ~06/29/2015 followed by oil change by jiffylube 07/01/15 at 76,277 miles, reporting oil level 1 quart low on arrival. Oil light came on 10/30/2015 then check engine light on 10/31/2015. Stopped by jiffylube 11/01/2015 at 78,035 miles to learn oil level was once again 1 quart low. Fluids topped off by jiffylube. However, check engine light remains on. Please let me know if other such reports exist, if this has been identified as an issue, is being tracked and next steps. Thank you.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 70,000 miles · VA

Check vsc system and check engine lights came on. Pulled up to a stop sign going 25mph and had decreased brake function. Had to push brake pedal very hard to get the car to stop. Brakes functioned normally after that but lights are still on.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Engine · 31,000 miles · IL

Driving north on a highway I experienced the battery check and check engine light turned on, as well as lost power steering. Pulled off at the first available exit to see what happened, engine was no longer powering the wheels and I coasted to a stop on a ramp where I was forced to wait for police assistance. Opening the hood I saw the serpentine belt thrown off the engine and steaming from the belt side, after police helped me push the car to a nearby parking lot there was noticeable wobble in the water pump which allowed antifreeze to leak out and get sprayed inside the engine compartment. The next day the vehicle was towed to a dealer who wanted to run a diagnostic and then wanted to disassemble the engine to see the extent of the damage. I was informed that the cylinder head was warped due to the loss of coolant when the water pump failed and that they saw this often enough to be sure of the cause. Water pump failed at around 31,000 miles with no leakage beforehand. This seems to be an issue with the camry that toyota is refusing to admit to and assist in repairs. Due to self maintenance of car they claim damage was most likely showing and ignored by us.

Filed Feb 22, 2014 · Engine · 77,800 miles · KY

Car was running rough, went down my drive way, engine light came on. Had it towed to toyota dealership and was told coolant in cylinders and engine was wrecked.