This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Unassisted and unsafe acceleration on four occasions with my 1995 Toyota Camry and a complete engine stall-out while doing 15 mph with my 2009 Toyota Camry.
: the contact stated after parking the vehicle the contact went inside. After a few minutes they looked out and saw smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The fire department was contacted, the fire was extinguished. The engine in the vehicle is completely destroyed. No inspection has been made. The manufacturer has not been alerted.
My 1995 Toyota Camry began to have documented signs of oil sludge during routine maintenance around 1999. Each time I would have the oil changed and any repairs made to keep my car in good and working condition, it was noted that my oil had sludge. At that time, I knew nothing of the Toyota sludge issue. After having this diagnosis a few times, I went somewhere else for a second opinion since the "sludge" problem kept recurring despite of regular maintenance. I was told about Toyota models with complaints of engine sludge. My model was not included (1995 Camry, V4). I have since contacted Toyota without recourse. I have spent over 5K to rebuild my engine and I am seeking reimbursement from Toyota and petitioning to have my model and other Toyota models with engine oil sludge to be recalled.
1995 Toyota Camry caught on fire while driving. While driving the consumer noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. He pulled over onto the shoulder, removed the key from the ignition and proceeded to open the hood when he noticed fire under the hood. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames (Ohio traffic crash report).
Consumer states that three engine mounts were worn and had to be replaced by the dealer due to metal fatigue. As a result of the fatigue the catalytic convertor is cracked and it is now in need of replacment. The engine O rings were leaking and were replaced.
The Toyota Camry 1995 was in for 90,000 service on 5/23/02. The service tech at schaumburg Toyota reported that I needed 3 engine mounts. Since he stated the work is needed for safety reasons I consented. Then, at the time of picking the car up, he stated that I will need an exhaust part. I found out that the catalytic converter was cracked. I was never in an accident and I had the car for 5 years. Nlm
While driving vehicle 50mph, a bolt holding rod cap came off & fell into oil pan. This caused engine to lock up on front wheel drive in middle of traffic. Engine was not stripped. A friend took oil pan off. Consumer who used to work in Toyota's dealers service department examined vehicle to finda one rod tap that had never been tightened and a lock cap that was never installed.
When first purchased vehicle it had a minor engine vibration when you put your foot on the brake with the car on and in drive. This problem has gotten consitentnly worse over time. The engine vibration's severity with foot on the brake and in gear varies. It can be quite severe at times. I have taken the car to a Toyota dealer and they said that this vibration is normal on all Toyota Camry from 1992- 1995. The vehicles timing belt and complete tuneup has been done and it appears that the problem has worsened.
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- Barnegat, NJ, USA