My 1997 Camry is having engine problems the dealer informerd me that the engine need a new short block and overhaul, and cost and labor will be $5952.56 plus tax, and that the work was not going to be covered under warrenty because I didn't have reciepts for the oil changes and in which paid the cost of $2011.52 just for them to tear apart the engine and find what was wrong with it put it back together. The dealer also informed me that the had engingeers from Toyota come out take pictures of the engine and take a oil sample and at that time they made the decision that the company was not going to cover the car under the 60,000 mile warrenty. The explanation to me was the piston rings was burnt and the cyclinder was deaply scared and there was metal fragment in theoil pan and oil pump and that it all needed replacing. I disagreed with them when they stated to me this was the cause of bad oil in the engine also I did give them the last oil change reciept I did which was only the month before and also told them that my car usely set in storeage due to the fact that I am the only driver to the vehicle and I was deployed at sea every three months. Also on the $2011.52 payment they quoted me a cost of $2506 plus tax, also the reason I'm writing this is because a friend gave me a copy of the October 1999 consumer reports ad on hidden warranties and that did sounded like one of those cases.

- Bremerton, WA, USA

This vehicle never had repairs other than a shock replacement on the passenger side and normal maintenence. The vehicle left home in the morning and with in 4 miles smke came out of the engine compartment. All the guages showed normal right before the engine quit. It then became engulfed in flames and actually melted the entire engine compartment. This appears to be a serious defect and should be investigated. Toyota will not release the cause of the fire.

- Miam, FL, USA

Wheels locked up on two occasions; one on a stop, and the other on a wet pavement. Also noticed grinding sound coming from front wheels. Vehicle hesitateing while stopping. Dealer / manufacturer notified.

- Broyeeord, LA, USA

Possible engine failure resulted in fire under the hood. Nlm

- Mission Vi, CA, USA

After a headgasket repair @ gresham Toyota when the vehicle ac is turned on engine speed increases 500 rpms each time the ac pump cycles on, mostly while the vehicle is in motion, intermitently when the vehicle is stopped. When this happens at a stop the vehicle can lurch forward without warning posing a potentially hazardous condition. Also because of the constantly fluctuating engine speed (every 30 seconds at stop & every 10 seconds while in motion ) it is causing un-necessary wear & tear on other vehicel componants ie. Brakes, transmision ac compressor cooling fans (radiator) etc.

- Camas, WA, USA

Timing belt, all engine belts, head gasket replaced (leakage), motor mounts replaced (causing excessive vibration). Mjs

- Perris, CA, USA

While driving vehicle caught on fire, the location of where the fire started has not been determined, cause is also unknown.

- Croston, MD, USA

Engine making knocking noise.

- Chatsworth, CA, USA

There is a noticeable rumbling sound coming from the floor of my 1997 Toyota Camry. This is most noticeable during acceleration, but can be detected while traveling at constant speed. This problem seems to be intermittent in nature.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

The engine siezed at 21,000 mile for no apparent reason. Cause unknown. Please provide further information and VIN #.

- Englewood, CO, USA

When driving the vehicle the brakes went out and then caught on fire in the engine compartment. The vehicle has been totalled.

- New York, NY, USA