2011 Toyota Camry: check engine light

Filed Apr 27, 2023 · Engine · SC

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance that included an oil change; however, the contact stated that a week later she noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that she checked the oil dipstick and noticed that the oil level was low and added two quarts of engine oil. The contact then stated that she was adding two quarts of oil per week. The contact notified an independent mechanic and was informed that the failure was a known issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Feb 19, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · NY · fire

I came to a stop sign accelerated shifted into 3 rd gear stepped on the gas and it started to contract as if the car was shutting off, within seconds of grasping that effect it started smoking and than I seen flames as I just sat in the car wondering why this was happening instead of getting far away from the car as possible. They totaled my vehicle now im having a problem getting my full request which is 7,000 dollars. The engine light ended up coming on prior to this.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Engine · 148,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota camry. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road. Once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the ECM needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred multiple times. Nalley toyota of roswell (11130 alpharetta hwy, roswell, ga 30076, (866)-266-3809) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2017 · Acceleration · 23,277 miles · MD

I was driving along on a city street at night and suddenly both the check engine and trac off lights illuminated and the vehicle lost speed. I tried depressing the accelerator all the way, but the speed could not exceed 25 MPH. So, I took it to the dealer and the diagnostic obd-ii code was p2128. As a result they replaced the accelerator pedal that was diagnosed as open circuit 552011. The cost was covered by manufacturer warranty. My concern is that if it happened while I was driving on a highway, I would not be here now to report it. Also, I was under the impression that toyota had resolved this issue.

Filed May 17, 2013 · Acceleration, Airbags · 53,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota camry. The contact stated that the passenger's side front air bag light remained illuminated. The check engine and the traction control warning lights also illuminated. In addition, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the brake pedal was being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 61,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2011 · Electrical · 3,000 miles · SC

At speeds between 40 and 75, when the engine is lightly loaded, the computer controlled throttle cannot decide if it ought to be slightly open or completely closed. The worst case is when trying to maintain speed down a gentle hill. The throttle cycles intermittently between off and on. When the throttle shuts, the tach will suddenly drop about 150 RPM and the car noticeably decelerates. Often, after a few seconds, the computer seems to realize that the throttle shouldn't be all the way off, and commands the engine to speed up. Engine speed then jumps about 200 RPM, with an annoying surge and drops back about 50 RPM a second or so later. Occasionally the system would not 'wake up' and I would have to apply throttle to get the car to return to the desired speed, at which point it would accelerate through my target speed and I would back off, only to have the cycle repeat. Occasionally when attempting to decelerate, with my foot completely off the throttle, the car would continue to hold speed as if on cruise control. At one point, I proceeded about a half mile at 60 MPH with my feet flat on the floor. Several times, I had to step on the brakes to keep from overrunning traffic ahead when the engine did not respond to reduced throttle. When decelerating to a stop from cruising speed (above 50 MPH), particularly down a hill, after the throttle had initially closed, the vehicle would decelerate normally to about 40 MPH, at which point engine speed would suddenly increase about 200 RPM and the vehicle would begin to gently accelerate. These uncommanded throttle excursions were mild. When the vehicle did not decelerate as commanded, speed could always be reduced with light brake application. But, the problem is consistently annoying and is a symptom that the computer controlled throttle system is not working properly in this vehicle. This rental car exhibited the problem consistently for a week. No check engine light.

Filed Nov 23, 2010 · Engine · 3,000 miles · AZ

2011 camry with 3000 miles. Going uphill, car seemed to stall-as if running out of gas. I let go of gas and car appeared to be ok. Half a second later, I pressed the gas pedal and car stalled. Dash lights came on, power steering no longer worked. I put car in neutral and tried to start it, would not start. Came to a stop, removed key from ignition and then tried to start care. Car started but sputtered at idle. Car had 3/4 tank and check engine light never came on-other than when dash was lit up from stalling. Took to dealer. Ran diagnostics on it and said everything was ok. They were not able to duplicate issue.