CarComplaints.com Notes: An increasing number of Toyotas are experiencing excessive oil consumption and the 2007 Camry seems to be leading the charge.
Owners are reporting that their engines are deprived of oil halfway through their maintenance schedules and in some cases the damage is so bad that entirely new engines need to be installed, paid out of pocket. The issue may be a result of defective piston rings.
Toyota has issued a TSB for this problem, but maintains their stance that vehicles equipped with a 2AZ-FE engine are burning through a “normal†amount of oil.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
20 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 0
Average Mileage:
104,479 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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At motion car start to make a noise and the ABS and vcs lights appeared. Then suddenly the car stopped. It happens a couple of times while is in motion.
Had actuator on 2007 Camry hybrid replaced at 82,000 miles again at 127,000 miles and needs to be replaced again at 154,000 miles and Toyota will not assist with the $1600 the dealer wants to replaced the same defective part from the factory.
While driving 25 mph came to a red light. Suddenly the brake pedal was very soft and difficult- stopping ability with great pressure applied and long distance to stop- but able to stop. Then a loud bang and the pedal went to normal. Vsc code appeared in middle of display and brake traction control and ABS lights came on.
- Allentown, PA, USA
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I got in my car to go to work yesterday morning and my car spead up to fast I wasnt on my gas cuz I live in a town N have a short driveway. So I go to put on my breaks N I couldn't stop its like there was no brakes. So I let off N slamed on them again befor I hit the road N I stoped barrly out in the road. My break light then was on. N it still felt like I had no brakes at the stop sign. So I pulled over shut my car off for 10 minute N started to head to work. Now my brakes was touchy but my break light was off. So I made it to work and when I got in my car after 7 hours it was fine like nothing happened. There has been other times where I have left work N my car switches from batter to gas N it speeds up but this time was differant N much faster in suck a short distance
At less than 80,000 miles the ABS system failed. Warranty would not cover it. We replaced the unit, but last week the vsc warning lit up again. The ABS system has failed again. The vehicle now was 122,226 miles.
Car had vsc system replaced due to recall a few years ago. Having issues again with vsc system light coming on, ABS light and brake light while the car was being driven under normal conditions.
Vsc, ABS, air lights are on. Makes a peak sound when I start my car. It stays for a long time and goes away. During this time break does not work as normal. Feels hard to press break and unable to stop the car. Yesterday when I'm driving suddenly sound came on and I was unable to stop the car as I normally can. When I try to press the break. Break does not apply.
The ABS sensor/module has gone out again. I spent several thousands in repairs and diagnostics years ago for the same issue. Now it has gone crazy again. The dash has been replaced due to being sticky. The car itself burns oil, we are constantly checking and adding to it. It seems several have had these issues and Toyota should be fixing them.
I can not brake this car, this car suddenly moves forward violently when I urgently pedal down to stop it nearby our downtown. The ABS system alarm appeared too, some noise occurred to ABS assembly module.the vsc system appeared sometimes before this case happened on 5/13/2020, but not too often. I also had some mechanical auto-engineer(brake xpress auto-shop) check if anything mechanical issue happened to the brake hardware, but not problem to find out. I towed this car to Toyota dealership, but Toyota refused to recall it and said this care is out of their warranty service (it hits 13 years old and passed over 200,000 miles).I think Toyota had responsibility to care the safety systems and recall all risky cars which had safety system issue.please kindly help to deal this issue or advise if you can, thank you so much.
I can not brake this car, this car suddenly moves forward violently when I urgently pedal down to stop it nearby our downtown. The ABS system alarm appeared too, some noise occurred to ABS assembly module. I towed this car to Toyota dealership, but Toyota refused to recall and said this care is out of their warranty service (it hits 13 years old and passed over 200,000 miles).I think Toyota had responsibility to care the safety systems. Please kindly help to deal this issue or advise, thank you so much.
The ABS actuator went bad while driving on a city stree, the brake pedal became hard and the car didn't stopped, almost hitting oncoming traffic, very hazardous situation.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at 30 to 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floor board. The contact was able to engage the parking brake and move onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to roseville Toyota 700 automall drive, roseville, ca 95661, (916)782-2163. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the brake actuator failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to extended warranty due to the model year. The failure mileage was 170,000.
3 different concerns issue #1: while in motion the ABS and brake light come on, speedometer goes to 0, other gauges go crazy. Happens off and on throughout the day while driving. Took it to a mechanic, they said it is the ABS module going out, to fix it with a brand new part would be $1800. Not only is it dangerous to not be able to see my speed, its a possibility my ABS wouldn't kick in if needed. Regular brakes work fine.
ABS actuator failed for no apparent reason. Many warning lights came on suddenly while normal driving. The lights included slippage, ABS, check vsc, and emergency break. The break action response was diminished. This is a known problem to Toyota, and they extended the warranty, but ours is beyond the new extension window. Cost to repair is $1,600
I was driving at about 25mph on montgomery drive in philadelphia (city street) in the morning of 12/9/2019. It was raining lightly. The car in front of me was about 4 to 5 car-lengths ahead. It braked as another car tried to cut in, and I also immediately braked. My brake felt grinding and my car continued to slide into the back of the car in front of me.
Driving on street approaching an intersection where I was turning left and had a green light when the ABS/ESC lights on the dash turned on and brakes stopped working. This caused me to roll through the intersection and almost cause an accident. Had to stop by rolling into curb. Found the brakes do work somewhat now but are dangerously weak.
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- Lakeworth, FL, USA