2012 Toyota Camry: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jun 4, 2024 · Steering · TX

I own a 2012 Camry LE with about 70,000 miles which is in excellent condition and well-maintained. Recently I began to hear a rattle, tapping or knocking sound apparently from somewhere in the left engine or cabin area. I feel confident its sources is possibly a steering column issue. You sort of feel it whenever you have some rough road surface; and if it’s a bump you hear the metal knock. While it doesn’t appear to cause a steering malfunction. The issue or noise does seem to come from the steering column. Independent research on the web has indicated that countless queries have been reported about this same year vehicle and issue. Described as a small $10 plastic part that degrades thereby allowing the vibration or knocking noise to appear. Cost to repair again is $10 for part and 7-8 hour labor roughly $950 from the actual dealer to repair. Damper Electric Power Steering Motor Shaft, 48254‑28040 Steering Motor Coupling Gear Replacement for Camery 2012-2014 is the questioned part that is inferior or of poor design that breaks down and causing the noise

Filed Jan 3, 2022 · Engine · 145,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated after recently having an oil change performed on the vehicle; after approximately 2,000 miles while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine. No warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and checked engine oil and noticed there was no oil in the engine. The contact added oil to the engine and continued drive to her destination however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure as an oil consumption failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · FL

There is noise coming from the sunroof all the way to the back of the car when hit any bumps or uneven road sounds like popping or knocking noise car only has 50,000 miles

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 35,000 miles · TX

Loud knocking noise coming from moon roof of my vehicle, I took it to toyota dealer and they said its fixed but after driving 5 miles, it started making more noise, planning to take the car to same dealer again.

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Body · 31,400 miles · OH · crash

Pulling into a parking space, I pushed the break, and the car lunged forward. It accelerated, I pushed the break again, looking to make sure my foot was on the break. It was. The car drove over a parking space barrier and crashed into a fence, knocking down the fence, and ultimately stopping the car.

Filed Dec 26, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 36,500 miles · PR

I own a 2012 4cyl camry xle. A knocking sound coming from the back of the roof on the passenger side happens when the body integrity is compromised, like when going over bumps or entering a home garage from the driveway. Brought the car to the toyota dealer in december 2013 who refused to repair the problem because the car was out of warranty (the car had over 40,000 miles and the warranty coverage was up to 36,000 miles). They offered to repair the car for $486.85 usd. Although two toyota repair centers in puerto rico (toyota service center in san lorenzo, pr and furiel toyota auto), both acknowledged it was a problem other customers complained about and they know of. I searched online and there are forums discussing the same problem on 2012 camry's with sunroof, so I understand it is a manufacturing issue for which toyota should be responsible.

Filed Aug 27, 2013 · Body · 7,500 miles · VA

Persistent moderately loud knocking noise coming from the roof. As soon as you start driving, the knocking sound occurs, stops, and stops again. It is most persistent while driving over uneven street pavement.

Filed Dec 26, 2012 · Body · 3,783 miles · TX

I have been experiencing a knock/tap/clunk sound coming from the roof in my 2012 toyota camry se, I have reported this issue to toyota and the car has been at the dealership over 4 times to try to resolve the issue, the noise gets louder as time passes, it seams this is a structural problem and are not informing the customers as thousands of cars are being sold, with no tsb issued, taking off the headliner multiple times has created additional noises.

Filed Nov 8, 2012 · Suspension, Wheels · 9,800 miles · MN

I have been experiencing a knock/tap/clunk sound coming from the roof in my 2012 toyota camry se v6 from the rear end of the car. Its got 11600 miles on it and I started noticing the sound around the time I took it in for the 10000 mile service. I hear the sound every time I drive up or down an incline at an angle.