2009 Toyota Camry: engine overheating

Filed Dec 6, 2023 · Engine · 141,943 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, he became aware that the heater was not working. The contact later checked under the hood and observed that the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir and checked for any leaks or puddles of coolant underneath the vehicle but found no evidence of a coolant leak. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine block was cracked in two places and that coolant had leaked into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,943.

Filed Jun 23, 2019 · Body · TX

Extremely sticky, overheated, smelly, hot dashboard.was always somewhat sticky, but now cannot touch, like glue. Afraid to drive, smells, even covered is beyond sticky and has reflective glare, difficult to see. Live in tx. Parked and in motion. Sticky after 5 min on road. Is like super glue, afraid will burn.car garaged. The consumer stated the manufacturer was notified but, the recall expired.

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 Feb 22, 2018 · Engine · 110,000 miles · OH

One or more of the threads that receive the head bolts are stripped, which caused a leaking head gasket and coolant is entering the cylinders. When starting/stopping, you can hear the coolant sloshing around. The cabin heat goes away and the engine overheats. The mechanic says this is a common problem for that engine. The head bolts are steel and the receiving threads are aluminum. Repair options are to put steel inserts into the aluminum or replace the engine. Both options are about the same in labor costs, but it was recommended to go with replacing the engine because the inserts would are likely to work loose in a few years. Replacing the with a refurbished engine will cost about $5500. Engineering 101...for a critical joint that is subject to vibration and heat/cooling cycles, never thread into aluminum!

Filed Aug 27, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 53,000 miles · TX

I have a 2009 toyota camry se with 53,000 miles on it. There was a noise coming from the engine during driving . Upon inspection I found out that there was no coolant in the reservoir. I also found that there was pink powder residue on the engine near the serpentine belt where the water pump is located . Did some research on the internet and found out many other people with the cars built from 2007-2009 camrys had the same issue under warranty. Some cars had 10,000 miles or less with the problem. Also found out toyota replaced the water pumps on these camrys with a waterpump built from a different company. I filled the reservoir with coolant and took it to toyota and they said indeed the water pump was leaking. They would not cover the costs under warranty since it had expired. There would be no coolant leaking under the car. During many of the oil changes the toyota technicians would add coolant and top it off and never mentioned anything about the water pump leaking . I only found out because I saw the coolant reservoir was empty and started looking for a leak. I believe toyota knew these water pumps were defective , and only changed it for people who complained about the problems under warranty with a different manufacturer of the water pump free of charge . Engines without coolant can get hot and catch fire. Please look into this issue of defective water pumps.

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 94,500 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed coolant leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle had previously been inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to the contact's residence where the water pump was replaced by an independent mechanic. Afterwards, the vehicle failed to start. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,500.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Engine · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to smoke and drive roughly. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the radiator overheated and caused the engine to seize. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 36,000 miles · TX

My toyota camry car got water pump leak issue and it overheated my engine and it needed engine replacement. I am out of warranty period.it has 36k miles on it and 5 year 6months old. Toyota dealer asking me to replace the engine, water pump, and other misc parts.I have not received any recall notice. Is my VIN number missed in recall. Am I ripped off because of toyota issue.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 114,306 miles · FL

On july 18, 2014 while traveling out of town, I smelled a burning while driving on the interstate. Pull over at the next rest stop to look the car over and I notice the headlight cover had burned. On july 22, 2014, back in town, I took the car to toyota dealership and was informed that 51 previous bulb melted and discolored headlight housing. Please note that the bulb was replaced at the dealership two months ago. I was also advised that no light is escaping from housing which may cause it to overheat over a period of time and estimate cost to replace housing - $499.75 (includes all labor and taxes). My concern is that this bulb melted and cause a burn on the headlight cover, this is a defect and consumers should not be paying for a defective part that cost almost $500.00. This requires the complete housing to be replaced and not the cover nor does it repair the problem since this can happen again.

Filed May 9, 2013 · Engine · 71,000 miles · TX

Engine overheating after a few blocks drive oil burning too fast went to the dealer before my warranty expired but no help they waited to find the problem until my warranty was expired now they don't want to fix it unless I pay $5,000 out of my pocket with 2,000 reimbursement I see no reason for this if I went in before my warranty was out. It would be greatly appreciated if someone could help me fix this problem.

Filed Dec 26, 2012 · Engine · 82,200 miles · NJ

Toyota motor corp. Has issued service bulletin # t-sb-0094-11 dated aug. 11, 2011. This sb describes the diagnosis and repair of toyota motor cars and trucks using the 2az-fe 4 cylinder engine. These engines have a defect resulting in excessive oil consumption. Excessive oil entering the combustion chamber does not burn with the fuel air mixture. It enters the exhaust system as unburned fuel. In the exhaust system there is a device called a catalytic converter. This device has a normal internal operating temp. Of 500-1000 degrees f. Oil entering this device is like "pouring oil on the fire" which results in exhaust system overheating anf fire. Further...excessive oil entering the comsumption chamber results in engine spark plug fouling and mis-fire. Engine mis-fire results in a most very serious consequence...namely...catalytic conv. Overheating and fire. When a spark plug fouls, it does not fire and ignite the fuel and air in the cylinder. Result? Raw fuel enters the exhaust system including the catalytic converter. Now you are "pouring gasoline onto the fire".I suggest you folks investigate this engine defect, and determine if toyota needs to recall the vehicles having this 4 cylinder engine. If this excessive oil consumption problem is not addressed, to include those vehicles out of warranty, there is a potential for life threatening under hood and under car fire to occur on these high mileage vehicles.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Seats · 36,122 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that smoke emitted from the rear of the front passenger seat. The contact discovered a silver dollar sized burn in the seat vinyl. She was unable to determine the cause of the failure. There were no signs of a fire but appeared that the seat had somehow overheated and melted. The dealer was unable to diagnose or provide a cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,122. Updated 11/16/10.