2011 Toyota Camry: engine knocking or ticking

7 of the 602 complaints about the 2011 Toyota Camry describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 60,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 59 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2023
1
2022
1
2019
3
2018
13
2017
3
2016
2
2015
2
2014
2
2013
4
2012
9
2011
7
2010
8
2009
11
2008
4
2007
27
2006
4
2005
13
2004
9
2003
6
2002
9
2000
2
1999
3
1998
4
1997
9
1995
2
1993
1
1992
2

What owners say

Filed Jul 15, 2021 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the sunroof while driving at various speeds. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2021 · Engine · 149,255 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil requiring the contact to add a quart of oil every 3,000 miles. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the exhaust and the brakes needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the torque converter needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer for the third time where it was diagnosed with needing a tune up and an oil change. The vehicle was repaired and the failure persisted. The contact wanted a second opinion so she took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 149,255.

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · Seats, Suspension · NY

Seat cloth broke driver..vent visor driver broke and took it off and threw it away.. Turn a.c. And knocking noise. Clunking noise on suspension since I bought the car dealer never did anything. Now in may this year I experience vibration when I accelerate around 40mph. Crazy annoying issue. Paid to much money. Car looks new but a lot of issues. I don't even think airbags work. Accident and didn't come out. Crazy unsafe car with to many major issues.

Filed Aug 3, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 60,000 miles · NY

Knocking noise while driving

Filed May 9, 2014 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · CT

Purchased vehicle sept 2013 with approx 44,000 miles on it. Around april 2014 started to hear sounds like something was loose inside the car. Sounded metallic. It was due for service at 50,000 miles so I took it in. Mentioned the knocking metallic sound and they said it was the moonroof. I couldn't quite figure how they know that so soon but I couldn't leave it that day all day, just for the service. I brought it back today and they said it was definitely the moonroof. It was out of warranty so it cost me $248 to fix. When I came home I looked it up on the toyota forum and, bingo, there were numerous complaints from owners of various years. So that's why they knew what it was right away. There are also a number of complaints here with the safer.gov site.

Filed Dec 16, 2013 · Body · 20,000 miles · FL

Strong, loud, persistent knocking sound coming from passenger side of roof when going over bumps or uneven pavement. This noise is the frame popping from two parts of the frame coming into contact, from what I was told by dealer. This was taken to the dealer previously and the tsb was found and work completed. It began making the noise again after a few days to a week after the service. I have scheduled to take it in again, but have hesitated due to the condition I received my car after service last time. The liner and body covers do not go back on right and the car did not look new any longer when I received it back. The problem was said to be caused by welding slag on the frame rubbing together, and bad welds on the car's body. This is not what someone wants to hear when purchasing a new car.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · CA

Driving on the freeway and applying brakes there is a strong pulsing and vibration in the car and makes slowing down unstable. Brakes were just checked and are fine according to the dealer. Since car was new, there is a loud knock that dealer says is ABS system resetting when you start car. Also tires wear out much too fast which dealer says is a common problem with camry se due to tuning of suspension, as well has causing rapid wearing of brake rotors.