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.
The car was bought brand new. This is the history of the 1999 Camry (problem: Engine light comes on each time): 1/24/2007 Goodyear auto--replaced charcoal canister and control valve $549.19 7/12/2007 Goodyear auto--replaced purge valve $134.24; charcoal canister replaced under warranty 11/8/2008 Toyota dealership--replaced charcoal canister and purge valve (Toyota says they still have to charge for this repair, even though it was replaced earlier) $656.75 2/9/09 Toyota dealership--replaced control valve--$142.34 in summary, charcoal canister was replaced 3 times, purge valve replaced 2 times, control valve replaced 2 times--all in a span of 2 years. Toyota service representative justifies it by saying it is a "revised" part.
Initial symtoms: Engine lights came on; car ran very rough, as if misfiring; white smoke billowed; engine was completely void of oil; response: Mechanic flushed oil through engine; refilled engine with 4 quarts oil; changed front 3 sparkplugs; 1 week later same symtoms above returned; engine was completely void of oil again;
Exhaust fumes enter the passenger cabin when driving uphill at 30 to 40 mph. Driver experiences dizziness, headaches and shortness of breath. Dealer has not solved the problem. Consumer said that it was a common problem for Toyota Camry vehicles. Dealer said that it's the type of fuel used on the vehicle. However, dealership refused to inspect the vehicle. Also, consumer was told that if the check engine light didn't came on, dealership won't be able to locate problem.
Consumer stated while driving, there was a rattle sound coming from under the vehicle, the dealer adjusted the exhaust heat shields, consumer also complained of an odor coming from the catalytic converter, however dealer could not duplicate consumers concern.
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- Acworth, GA, USA