1999 TOYOTA Camry

Two seatbelts in the back seat have broken in the past year. I have 3 children, so this is a very serious problem. Toyota responded that this was my problem, I just feel they should have looked into this further to prevent serious injuries.

Took the car to the Toyota dealer on 11/6/03 for an oil change and new timing belt. They called and said the front engine seal needed to be replaced so we told them to go ahead and fix it. They also replaced the drive belts, they did not mention that the tensioner needed replacement. On 11/12 the car was making aloud clanking noise from the engine so I decided to take it back to Toyota. On the way there the noise got louder and it felt like I was loosing power so I pulled over and called a tow truck to take it to the dealer. They notified us that the rod in the engine welded itself to the cam shaft and the engine is shot. We have done regular maintenance on this car with regular oil changes and other service equired at certain milage and have the paperwork to prove it. I could not believe that a engine could go just like that so I got on the internet and did some investigating. I found that the NHTSA had complaints from other Toyota owners with engine failure problems with the 2.2L engine which Toyota is not making anymore. My husband and I went down to the Toyota dealer and met with the service manager and 2 of the mechanics that worked on our car. They said the work they did putting in the timing belt could not have caused the engine rod to heat up so bad that it welded itself to the cam shaft. They also said the car had been well maintained. We then proceeded to tell them what we had learned about that particular engine problem from the different websites. In response to our visit, the service manager said that because we keep good maintenance records and have 2 other Toyotas we have serviced there that he went to bat for us when he spoke to Toyota Corporate yesterday. He said it is his belief that they will pick up the majority of the costs. Toyota Corporate has asked him to give them a complete breakdown of the costs and they would get back to him on what they would be willing to cover. We believe we should not pay anything for this. We just spent $612.72 on timing belt, oil change and other maintenance on 11/6/03. Besides of the fact that we have not had use of the car since 11/12/03 has made it difficult to get back and forth to work or do much of anything when you don\’t have use of your car.

THE TOYOTA HAS A SLUDGE BUILDDUP.

THE OIL HAS BECOME VERY THICK AT SEVERAL OIL CHANGES HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE SLUDGING PROBLEM FROM TOYOTA YET

The enginge blew…causing a rod to make a hole in the block.

SLUDGEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Started about 3 weeks ago and I am just starting my JOURNEY wish meLUCK..

Sludge, oil gel

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On Mar. 2, the engine on my Toyota Camry threw a rod and resulted in a terminal failure of the engine. I have maintained this car since I bought it, supposedly “Certified used” from Roseville Toyota, in August 2002. I pleaded with Toyota Motor Corporation for assistance but they said that my warranty had expired 2 months prior to this incident. Due to extreme strains on my time, I had the engine rebuilt for nearly $3700. Upon driving the car for less than 200 miles after having the engine rebuilt, the transmission has failed and needs to be replaced at an estimated $1500. I do not have time or money to continually repair this car and have asked for assistance from both Roseville Toyota and Toyota Motor Corporation both. It was recently brought to my attention that the Toyota that I purchased from Roseville Toyota was never certified to begin with. They misleadingly sold me a car under the false impression that it was certified when it was not. I place the blame for the recent failures and resultant repair fees on Roseville Toyota. If I had known that this particular car was not a Certified Toyota Vehicle, I would never have taken it off the lot and consequentially experienced any of the problems described above. I have also recently discovered the numerous complaints of other 1999 Camry owners who have experienced the same problem and am considering a redirection of blame with heavier emphasis on the Toyota Motor Corporation. Here is the information that has been brought to my attention:Faced with a consumer revolt over low mileage engine failures caused by oil sludge buildup, Toyota has begun to notify 3.3 million owners of 1997-2002 Toyota and Lexus vehicles with 3.0-liter IMZ V-6 engines and all 1997-2001 Toyota vehicles with 5SFE 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engines that it will cover the cost of sludge-related repairs for eight years from date of initial sale.Whether this will satisfy the thousands of Toyota and Lexus owners who have already suffered engine failure remains to be seen because Toyota’s Special Policy falls short of an express warranty. Toyota modified V-6 engines made after July 2001 but has not recalled the earlier engines. The 2.2L 4-cylinder has been dropped. CAS urges Toyota and Lexus owners with engine problems to file a complaint. CAS believes Toyota should provide an express warranty of at least 10 years/120,000 miles, whichever comes later, on the engines in the affected models.I hope that more people will speak up about the problems that they are experiencing with this misleadingly trouble free car that has supposedly brought joy to the middle-class American family for years in the past.

Oil sludge problem. Engine makes noise

Oil Gel in Engine and engine light constantly on. I have all oil changes made on time. Toyota do not want to own up to problem with Oil Gel.I can be reached on (202)708-0614 X2454. I will send entire letter in mail to you immediately for your review.Thanks.Sandra Edwards

My engine seized. I’ve received 2 letters from Toyota dated 2/2002 and 6/2002 regarding oil Gel. Car was towed to dealership- dealership had car "inspected by a no name Toyota district Rep" Dealership said not Oil Gel Rep agreescontacted corporate they agreed with dealership. Sight unseen by Customer. Napervile Toyota 1st Goodwill repair included 50% of parts and service. After persuing they agreed to Labor Cost. Toyota mass produced an engine with small valve and learned it was a problem. corrected it and thousand of consumers are being accuse of low lubricant and not manitenance there automobile correctly .

My Camry’s engine failed even after it received regular oil changes. The cost to replace it is exorbitant and unexpected since I expected this car to last at least 200,000 miles

Motor Failure. Car was started up, drove about 3 blocks, motor made a strange noise than made a loud noise and than stopped. Oil was leaking on to the ground. I was told by my mechanic that the motor siezed up and blew. My car was perfect before this.It did not burn oil,it ideled very smooth. The oil was changed on schedule with synthetic oil.There is no good reason for this to have happened except for manufacturer defect. I did not buy this car new,it had 42,000 miles on it. Can I recover my repair cost from the Toyota Corp.

Mileage at Failure: Before 60,000 and my purchase.Total Repair Cost: Out of pocket expense and my labor.No work by the Manufacture has been performed.Purchased used in 2000 w/60,000 miles. This 1 y/o car was purchased to be road driven and assumed good for 2-300,000miles. Shortly after purchase I detected sludge on the dipstick. Attempts were made to clean the engine by changing the oil. The oil dirties quickly after being changed and continues so at 146,000 miles. Only the best synthetic oil and filters have been used during my ownership. This car also has a noisy valve train at high RPM, 3000-4500, and the oil filter drains down over night making for a dry and noisy start. Recently (11-26-03) removing the valve cover revealed a sludged valve train and cam lobe wear. Due to the cleaning efforts much of the sludge was now softened and I was able to remove 85% of the contaminate. The visable valve train wear in this engine I would expect to fine in an engine with many more miles and neglection of maintenance. Presently the valve train is less noisy than before cleaning, but not as quiet as it should be. The oil filter continues to drain down overnight making for dry and noisy start up.

July 05, 1003, 54,209 miles, found sludge in engine when attempting oil change. Dealer changed oil. Cost $29.95 and set an appointment in two weeks to bring car back for the engine to be checked. He stated the cost would be $149.00 for the check on what repairs might be needed and he would check if Toyota would cover, when I submit my maintenance records.

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;

I\’ll have to complete the above information in awhile. Since the vehicle has – 168 PAGES of repairs & complaints since it was bought brand new. The original engine blew up on x-mas morning in 2003 with only 23,000 miles on the engine.The engine has had the oil changed every 3,000 miles and I have every receipt to prove it. I also took the car into the dealer in January, to have the engine checked for oil sludge. And my daughter noticed that they didn\’t put any remarks on the original repair order. When we took it back to the dealer to have it rechecked for oil sludge, my daughter video recorded & took photos of them removing the valve cover gasket. Well, they proceeded to tell her no oil sludge. I have photos if you would like to see them. They are denying the class action lawsuit filed against them for oil sludge. How many more people out there really was told the truth about the oil sludge when they took their vehicle in! This engine has a major flaw design. I\’ve contacted many respectable experts in this field, and they agree that it is a DESIGN FLAW.Thank god that my daughter & her family was with me when the engine blew up. I\’m an disabled elderly lady and could of got severely injured or worst killed!

I was stopped at a stop sign and car began to “rev” to maximum engine force and wanted to accelerate on its own. At that point car finally stalled and then caught fire. A rod had blown through the engine wall. My insurance company will not pay for engine damage and Toyota has given me nothing but the “run-around.” What is really sad here is that I have an extended warranty (6 years/ 100000 miles) yet Toyota keeps saying my problem is not covered.

I was driving on rt.91(highway)doing 70 mph and without any worning the number one piston rod broke through the side of the engine block. I was in traffic at the time and was lucky that I did not have an accident. There was engine oil covering the engine compartment and exhaust which could have caught on fire. I change the oil and filter every 4 thousand miles so the engine shows no evidence of the gelling problem. The Toyota Rep. said that if I had the oil gelling problem they would fix my car but since I took good care of it and was over the 60 thousand mile warrantee they would not offer any help. I have been a loyal Toyota owner for over 20 years and own 2 other Toyotas,the 2.2 engine has more problems then just the gelling.

I purchased my vehicle new (4 miles) on it. The maintence on this vehicle has been done without failure over the years. The only thing that has been replaced was the battery and tires of course. I was driving to pick-up my daughter and about 30 minutes in to the ride I went to pass a log truck on a two lane highway and it sounded like my car blew up. I thought it was a tire blow out at first (I couldn\’t image anything else could sound like that). We pulled over with smoke coming from hood and it was not a pretty site. Since I am not a mechanic, I later find out the car threw a rod, threw the engine (made a hole). Bolts were completing missing and oil was everywhere. I had may oil changed only a week before. I called a friend at the Toyota dealership just to get some advice, and not knowing about cars myself, I knew my toyota with 80,000 miles should not have exploded. She called me back to get my vin number. Within 45 minutes they were getting my car towed to the toyota dealership. She told me it would be fixed and I would be out about is about thirty or forty dollars for hoses. I did not know about the problem that toyota was having, until it happened to me. I then did my research because I KNEW THEY WERE NOT FIXING MY CAR OUT OF THE KINDNESS OF THEIR HEART. I am not happy that this matter, but knowing that I wasn\’t by myself or with my young children helps. The financial burden would have devastating.Toyota is fixing my car but didn\’t tell me why they would fix it for free. I guess I can also ask them to write me a check for missing a day of work and oh the 135.00 towing bill. Thanks for your time.

I am the original owner of my 1999 Camry car. My car has always been good to me and I take great care of it. One day out of the blue while I was driving on the highway, white smoke started coming off my tail pipe. I stopped my car immediately and towed it to the nearest Toyota dealership for trouble shoot. At the time I was told I have oil sludge problem in my engine and the estimated cost go be somewhere over $5000 because they might need to rebuild the engine. I was fortunate enough to know a friend of a friend who agreed to replace my whole entire engine for $1600. I did not get a notification from Toyato regarding to this issue until last year. I\’m surprised the Toyato dealership has no knowledge of this when I took the car in for trouble shoot in 2005. I have regular oil change on my car but I don\’t always keep all of the receipt. Looks like I am also passed the 8 years and 120 days period to submit a claim.

Experienced an oil-gel (sludge) issue from improper engine design (found in the Toyota 5S-FE four cylinder and 1MZ-FE V-6 models). This issue stems from the one cited in Meckstroth v. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. (A Louisana-based class action lawsuit). For more information go to the oilgelsettlement.com web site. I am writing this complaint because I have not read about any scientific investigation undertaken to resolve this problem. I would hope that ANY (not just Toyota) auto manufacturers would want to prevent this issue from happening in the future. People\’s lives are at stake when engines blow out. Could this matter please be investigated? I own a car with only 60k miles and the engine blew out while I was on the highway and it started on fire. I could have been killed. There should have been a recall and better preventive methods in place by the manufacturer. I am formally asking for this information to be passed on to the correct person or government organization. I would not want to see someone died in a car wreck or kill other people because their engine blew out on a highway, kill it did in my case.Sincerely,RichardWypych

ENGINE USING OIL AND NOW HAVE ENGINE KNOCKING/TICKING NOISE. HAVE NOT HAD ANY REPAIRS DONE AT THIS TIME, BUT HAVE PAKED THE CAR AND NOT USING IT.

Engine threw a rod through side of block while driving at 65 mph. No warning, never had a problem until this. Oil was always changed at 4000 to 6000 mile intervals. All other maintenance done as recommended. Car was never abused. No sludge or gel evident in valve cover but Toyota dealer refused to drop oil pan and check there. Valve cover does appear to have a \”varnished\”” appearance. Toyota dealer said without visible sludge Toyota will not be responsible for damage. Sure not the quality I expected from a Toyota. Plan to buy remanufactured engine but NOT through Toyota. Plan to get rid of car as soon as practical.”

Engine repair due to sludge at ~40000 miles in 2002. Covered by warranty.Engine failure due to sludge at ~87000 miles in 2005. Current status: Dealer will not cover under warranty. I have now requested assistance from manufacturer and still await an answer. They claim I need proof of maintenance. Engine has been properly maintained by owner.Seatbelt failure – right rear belt failed to retract. Dealer would not replace. Replaced at customer expense.Electrical – rear brake/turning lights constantly blow.

Engine oil sludge buildup at 107000 miles. Other manufacturers don’t have this problem. Toyota wants maintenance receipts/oil purchase receipts, proof of ownership. Toyota wants to reimburse, if there is an oil gelling related problem. How many do-it-yourselfers keep oil receipts? With today’s oils, sludge should not be a problem.

Engine had ticking sound, put more oil in, ticking got worse and car seized on highway. Don\’t drive anymore…mechanics talked to say we need a new engine…Toyota not willing to do much without maintenance records. WE bought this two years ago from an auto dealer- it had been a leased car…we would like to know what toyota would do to help us…

Engine failed for no apparent reason, broken connecting rod. Made hole in side of engine block

Engine burned up due to oil problem. Had to rebuild the motor and no one could figure out why it happened. I have since found out that it is a common problem with this year model and engine.

Driving down US Hwy 290E from Austin my 1999 Camry threw a rod spew oil and caught fire. The fire was so intense that the tires and the bumper melted the car was totalled. My mother had the car for several years . she was never notified of any problem w/ oil sludge. Toyota deprived us of an opportunity to fix the problem before our vehicle completely destroyed by fire.

Did not repair yet. My toyota camry’s engine started clicking about five hundred miles ago. Recently (within one hundred miles) it began to putt in between two thousand and three thousand rpms. Its very difficult to accerlate. I have not taken it yet to get anywork. -Ryan DeLuca

December 12,2006.Approx. mileage 141000.Car is at Fox Toyota in Clinton at this time, while I gather information to be submitted to Toyota to determine if they will fix the vechicle or not. While I have had regular oil changes, I have not been able to locate all of my receipts and the primary business, Jim`s Quick Lube, has gone out of business.My father was a mechanic, so I know the importance of regular oil changes.

Car fire

Blue exhaust smoke and odd engine noice during ignition. I took the car in to Cobb County Toyota in Kennesaw, GA. I took all of my maintenance records and some articles I’d printed out regarding oil gelling, in case they gave me any hassle. I told them I didn’t want them to do a flush – he said that Toyota wouldn’t allow them to do that anyhow, and that they would be taking it apart. He wouldn’t even speculate whether or not it was gelling until they took it apart. As such, they wouldn’t agree to pay for a rental car until they they confirmed it was gelling. They did take it apart and found that the gelling was limited to the head. Without asking for maintenance records (even though I’d had most of my oil changes done by 3rd parties), and completely free of cost to me, they cleaned the head, and replaced the valve stem seals, oil pump, pick-up screen, PVC valve, and valve cover. Runs smooth as the day I bought it now (though I did replace the timing belt as well, which I’m sure contributed slightly to the improvement). No rental car was necessary as they had it back to me by the end of the day (I’d taken it in the previous evening). Incidentally, I took it in 4 years to the day since I took delivery of it.

Battery Failure

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APRIL 30, 2003ON SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 – MY 1999 TOYOTA 2.2L 4CYL CAMRY LE VIN NUMBER 4T1BG22K5XU530462 CEASED TO OPERATE AT JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. THE ENGINE WITH A VERY LOUD NOISE (SUCH HAS GEARS UNDER PRESSURE THAT JUST GAVE WAY) STOPPED ABRUPTLY WHILE SMOKE CAME OUT AND THE OIL SPILLED ALL OVER THE PLACE. AFTER HAVING THE CAR TOWED BACK TO ROCKLAND TOYOTA THE NEXT DAY I LATER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT SIZED HOLE ON THE ENGINE AND WAS SHOWN BROKEN THE PIECES.THE CAR WAS ALWAYS SERVICED AT ROCKLAND TOYOTA SINCE ITS PURCHASE FROM TOYOTA NORTH (ALL BASED IN NEW YORK). MY CAMRY HAS HAD SIMPTOMS RELATING TO OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. PERSISTENT DRIFTING/PULLING TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT, UNEVEN WEAR OF TIRES WITH NEED FOR EARLY REPLACEMENT,PREMATURE BRAKE COMPONENT WEAR, INCLUDING REAR BRAKE DRUMS,AND VIBRATIONS, ESP. AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH SINCE ITS PURCHASE IN 1999.

Air condition Evaporator blown up.

8/12/03 heard unusual noise shortly after getting on a highway. Pulled the car to the side and stopped. Found oil all over the place, inside the engine and outside on the ground. A Toyota dealer examined the car and said that the "#1 Connecting Rod" was broken and that it is not customer’s fault.We bought Toyota Camry (4 cylinders) in 1999. We have been following the recommended maintenance schedule at the same Toyota dealer. Even 3 weeks before the engine broke down, we had a major maintenance following the advice of the Toyota dealer for preventing damage to the engine. As the mileage is over the warrante amount, Toyota doesn’t pay for the required engine replacement and we hope they do. It’s not fair to let us pay as we haven’t done anything wrong.

1999 Toytoa Camry with routine 7500 mile oil changes threw a rod for no apparent reason. Similar symptoms to oil gelling problem. Showed Toyota receipts. Charged $127.00 to tell me that not an oil gelling condition (although oil in filter looked like molasses). The Toyota dealer told me that the corporate office okayed them to proceed based on the oil receipts that I provided. The dealer told me that in order for them to inspect for oil sludge I would be required to pay 200.00 for an inspection. I was positive that the dealer would find that the damage was due to the sludge. The dealer informed me that the source of the damage was not from oil gelling. However, they could not tell me what had caused the failure. They denied my claim and offered to repair the engine for $5300. I declined. I threw away the oil filter and replaced the engine myself. (The spark plug tubes were heavily stained with a brown film that was tacky to the touch.) I no longer have the old engine as I had to return it as a core exchange. It is apparent to me that if Toyota routinely denies the claims then of course there is no record of their defective engine. I was a faithful Toyota fan for 18 years. I have owned four Toyotas during that time. I will not own a fifth. I make it a point to pass on my story to every Toyota owner that I meet.

In the past 10 years ,I owned two different Camrys.Each one had oil leakage problems.Ihad to have the repairs made by the dealership because they were so complicated that an ordinary car repair place could not handle them. In each instance the cars cost over 1,000.00 for the repairs. the dealership refused to pay for part of the repairs ,even though the last car was a Certified car when purchased.
Earlier this year I received a notice tha I was included in a class action suit. I need more information about this as I haVE FOUND MY RECEIPTS FROM THE PREVIOUS REPAIRS AND WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT THEM TO THE people who could assist my getting reimbursed. Thank you .Cherie Muerth

Horn not woking, need to replace steering pad assembly and order left air bag module. they stated due to horn, air bag will not work. electrical problem with airbag/horn. *ak

I only had my 1999 camry for 5 days. i was driving on the expressway doing about 35 mph. i was going around a slight curve when the wheel locked and i couldn't turn. i tried to stop but couldn't and ran directly into the concrete median causing me to spin around and then hit the median again. both air bags came out and my car was towed to a lot where it was declared "totaled." no one or any other property was damaged. i had my car for only 5 days and it malfunctioned. *tr

I was driving on expressway doing about 35 mph when the steering wheel locked as i driving around a curve. i drove into the left cement barrier, car spun around and hit the barrier again. i just purchased the car and didn't even have it for 5 days! the car was towed and salvaged. *tr

Car pulls to left after new tires , 3 different alignment checks. went on-line and discovered numerous complaints and few solutions. this is dangerous and little help from dealers. you have to maintain constant pressure on wheel when driving at any speed to stay in lane.

For several years, the check engine light has been coming on and we have been told it was the gas cap. our mechanic has tried many solutions to repair this and hundreds of dollars later, we are now being told it is a common problem to this vehicle - the evaporation vapor canister. upon further research, this piece was part of a lawsuit against toyota that toyota lost. we can not afford to pay over $400 for a part so that it passes inspection. especially when toyota knew this part was a problem. toyota should be responsible for the repair of this part.

The air bag light on dash flashes. this has been going on for years. i have had it checked numerous times by an authorized toyota service dealer and they used to mess with some wires under the drivers seat until the light stopped flashing. that fix last for a few months and then the flashing light returns. this situation has never been resolved which leaves me to wonder if i have air bag protection or not. luckily i have had no major accidents ,for i suspicion that if i did those air bags would not deploy. i need to resolve this safety issue !

While going shopping to get our weekend newspapers,our car experienced a sudden unexpected acceleration and would not stop.the only we had to stop it was to put the transmission in park while moving forward.the car went over a curb.

The vehicle upon start had got heavy. it would only inch upon heavy acceleration. then suddenly at turning, retained normality and burst forward

I turned on rear defrost and within few seconds back seat was on fire. window burnt seat and seat belt also burned hand. it appears to have been a possible electrical cause. i figured a fuse would blow prior to a fire inside car. had i been on fwy i would have not been lucky gas tank is inches below fire .

The head light have very low illumination and barely look like they are actually on at night. this is has been a major safety risk to drive this car at night. toyota need to recall these headlights and fix the design flaw,

For several years, the check engine light has been coming on and we have been told it was the gas cap. our mechanic has tried many solutions to repair this and hundreds of dollars later, we are now being told it is a common problem to this vehicle - the evaporation vapor canister. upon further research, this piece was part of a lawsuit against toyota that toyota lost. we can not afford to pay over $400 for a part so that it passes inspection. especially when toyota knew this part was a problem. toyota should be responsible for the repair of this part.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, after the vehicle was taken off cruise control, the vehicle was accelerating independently. in addition, the vehicle was idling causing the contact to restart the vehicle and noticed the rpm was extremely high. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 114,000. ...updated 09/12/16 *bf the consumer stated the problem turned out to piece of paper managed to get past the air filter and throttle body and jammed the throttle plate. there was no system failure. the consumer wished to withdraw his complaint. updated 10/18/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 toyota camry. while driving at 45 mph, the accelerator pedal remained stuck after being depressed. in addition, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and only the check engine warning light remained illuminated. the contact also stated that the steering wheel seized. as a result, the contact was involved in a crash. the details of the crash were not available. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was informed that the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. the failure mileage was 109,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. the contact engaged the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 109,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated that the shift lever failed to shift into gear without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the shifter cable needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 toyota camry. after exiting the vehicle, flames engulfed the front end of the vehicle. the contact extinguished the fire. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

1999 toyota camry le 4cyl starter failed to disengage from flywheel causing fire. the starter kept running burning it out and also burning the positive cable to the battery. damage to the battery is under investigation. i was sitting parked in a parking lot with the radio and the air on when i observed smoke coming from the engine then started to come into the car thru the air conditioning. i turned the car off but the smoke continued and the fire dept was called. after looking at the internet this seems to be a widely known issue with multiple postings. i have not seen a recall on this. it needs to be investigated. my insurer said that my claim will be denied due to mechanical failure. toyota needs to he held accountable. *tr

1999 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to engine problems and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated while waiting for his wife, with the engine idling, with the gear in park and the a/c on high, the engine accelerated abruptly and within 2-3 seconds, there was a loud a noise coming from the engine. he immediately shut the vehicle off, exited the vehicle, and looked under it. the consumer discovered oil on the pavement. the engine had thrown a rod through the pan. the consumer has since sold the vehicle. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was taken to the an independent mechanic but no further information was available. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 141,000.

This car is definetly a lemon ive put more money into than the car is worth and still doesnt work the dealer rock chevrolet knew of issues with this car but still sold it tried to have it fixed thru them but they were rude and wouldnt do it. *tr

While driving on the highway, the car suddenly sped up without me putting pressure on the gas pedal the car felt like it was about to take off but subsided after a few seconds. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated that the driver was attempting to park the vehicle when it suddenly accelerated. the vehicle accelerated rapidly and crashed into three poles before finally crashing into an embankment. the driver was not injured and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was deemed as destroyed and towed to the contact’s residence. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. updated 2/26/14*cn updated 03/07/14

I was traveling at a speed of 45 mph, when another car ran a stop sign. i t-boned the other car and my air bag did not go off. my breast bone was broken due to my body's impact with the steering wheel. i am only reporting this incident now because of an article i read about air bags not deploying during accidents. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated while coming to a stop the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the rear end of a vehicle. the contact sustained a concussion and was taken to the hospital. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the dealer nor manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 83,000.

Rear tail light housing melted from the heat of the bulb. bulb had been changed half of dozen times since we bought car. it was a toyota certified used car with 35000 miles on it when it was bought.it is only the right side rear taillight that has been effected.it seems that the bulbs burn out more consistently now. *tr

Headed south on interstate when burst into flame. *tr

My daughter was traveling north at 40 mph, and she turned around briefly to check if her little brother was buckled in his seat belt. when she turn back around the car was on the curve and she slammed on the brakes as hard as she could to stop the car, but the car wouldn't stop and preceded to accelerate. she went through partially two brick walls, knocked down a stop and street sign, and the car flipped a couple of times. the car ended up landing on the passenger side, leaving the car left side up. my daughter suffered injuries to the neck, back, and her knees were cut from the glass of the window in a result of the car crashing. luckily, my son suffered no injuries. i am very concerned, why did the brakes fail in my daughter's attempt to stop the vehicle. *tr

On 8-27-2011, set of 5 new michelin destiny tire p205/65r-15 92t bsw (4 for driving wheels & 1 for spare wheel) were purchased and installed on 1999 camry v6, mileage was 97163 miles. on 9-9-2012, a bubble was noticed on front driver side tire. on 9-11-2012, the bubbled tire blowout while was driving to tire shop for inspection of possible tire defective, but not at bubbled spot, mileage was at 107467 miles. the blowout caused damage the alloy wheel, front bumper and fender and mud flash on driver side. removed the blowout tire with the spare tire, continued driving to the tire store and purchased new michelin destiny tire p205/65r-15 92t bsw tire for replacement. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated that when she parked her vehicle she applied the brake and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a wall. the vehicle was taken to her personal mechanic and she was informed the idle needed to be repaired. after the repair the failure recurred 1 year later. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage is 67,000. updated 07/06/12 *bf the consumer stated as he applied the brake, the vehicle accelerated and she hit a parked vehicle. updated 08/06/12

My daughter was on her way to school on the morning of 3/28/2012, when our 1999 toyota camry started to accelerate on its own. my daughter tried to stop the vehicle by pressing the brake as hard as she could but the car continued to accelerate. she put the car in neutral and the engine's rpm's went to the maximum. the car at that point must have blown a piston rod or valve, oil was spraying inside the engine compartment. she made an attempt to bump the accelerator pedal several times to see if it would release. the car was stalled on a main street with emergency flashers on. she again tried to start the car and rpm's went to the max and the at that point smoke started rising from under the hood. several people came to see what was going on and tried to help traffic move around the vehicle. i arrived at my daughters location and with the help of others pushed the car several hundred feet into a residential drive way. i have now towed the car back to my home and need help to determine what the root cause for this failure was. i am very reluctant to make repairs to this vehicle knowing that this could happen again. as i review other vehicle acceleration complaints for the same make and model, i want other 1999 camry owners to be aware that this type of acceleration problem can and does occur. we are very lucky our daughter did not suffer any injuries or cause any deaths with this vehicle. the final mileage is at around 162,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated that when depressing the brakes and shifting gears, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall. the driver sustained minor injuries to the chest and both knees after the airbags deployed. the police were called and a report was available. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and pending an investigation. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000. updated 10/12/11 *bf the consumer stated his wife experienced sudden acceleration during daylight hours. on august 31, 2011 his wife drove forward and moved to the right to get near a curb, before backing into a parking space, she then shifted from drive to reverse and backed into the parking space, but then realized she wasn't close enough to the curb. she shifted from reverse to drive, drove forward about 15 feet and shifted from drive to reverse. each of these shifts required her foot on the brake pedal. when she removed her foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle shot backwards, crashing into a parked vehicle. after the second accident, the vehicle deemed total and sold for salvage. updated 10/26/11

My husband went to open the door of my 1999 camry and it broke off in his hand. now it i cannot get in the door if an emergency occurs, i feel unsafe when getting in my car at night, particularly when i have to work late ,at a mall or the grocery store. it is going to cost $150 or more to replace this handle. i don't think we should have to do that when i have talked to several camry owners and they have had the same problem and toyota has known about this. they need to fix the problem for nothing because i am in danger everytime i have to enter my car. in addition, having to open the door by grasping the metal part and then sticking my hand underneath, can injure my hand. this may not seem like a safety concern to them but it is to me. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph approaching a stop sign when the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle began to roll suddenly as well. when the brakes were engaged, the vehicle failed to slow down so the contact shifted into neutral and then into park which resulted to the vehicle coming to a complete stop. the engine restarted and the vehicle resumed normally. the failure occurred when driving 40 mph and above. the vehicle would not accelerate over 60 mph. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnosis. the eor sensor, eor solenoid and eor module were replaced on the vehicle. the failure continued. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000. updated 4/4/11 *cn the mechanic cleaned the throttle. updated 06/03/11

I started my car, sat in the parking lot for about 2 minutes before i put it in gear & began moving. drove approximately 100-200 yards to the exit of the parking lot when i noticed electrical problems and smoke coming out of the vents and out from under hood. i turned off the engine, turned on the emergency flashers & got out of the car. the emergency flashers died not long after i turned them on. once i determined there wasn't a fire, i carefully opened the hood to see smoke still pouring out of the starter. i had it towed to the shop where they determined that somehow the starter had been engaged while the engine was running and didn't stop until it had drained the battery completely. i was told that i was very lucky that the heat from the starter had not melted any hoses and ignited something. the starter was replaced (it was the original starter from when the car was new), battery recharged and electrical systems checked for damage. luckily, the only damage appears to have been to the starter itself. i subsequently went online and found references to starters in the same make, model & year overheating in the same way & some even catching the engine compartment on fire. i have to wonder how many such incidents have gone unreported, or how many engine fires were caused by starters, but the cause was never found, because the starter & everything else was destroyed.

While driving my 1999 toyota camry onto the on ramp to the veterans expressway, the engine made a loud bang and smoke came out of the engine.the engine stopped! i had bought this car new in 1999,and it only has 44,000 miles on it. it is in super condition, except now it has a hole in the engine. if this had happened on the expressway, i would have been killed!!! a certified mechanic said that the piston rod cap bolt had broken and the rod blew a hole in the engine. the toyota dealer and toyota national said that i must pay to have this fixed. it needs a whole new engine!!i feel that it must be a defect or this would not happen at 44,000 miles.i have always had all of the maintenance requirements done. this is certainly a dangerous defect, because if your car seizes up and stops in traffic, you do not stand a chance. i've read where others have had the same problem. why hasn't toyota recalled this? it is certainly just as dangerous as the problems that they did recall cars for. *tr

Accelerator is getting stuck repeatedly in my 1999 toyota camry. when the accelerator is stuck i have to either force harder on the pedal or i have to release my foot and then hit the accelerator again with a greater force to remove the pedal from the stuck position causing the vehicle to accelerate highly when the pedal gets released and with my greater force on pedal. i have been running the vehicle like this for sometime but this issue is frequently happening so i wanted to bring this issue to your notice as a safety problem with the 1999 toyota camry car. because of this issue i don't drive my kids in this car and i am concerned about the safety of myself and the passengers in it. *tr

While driving home, the radio began skipping similar to a scratched cd when hitting a bump in the road. the radio was tuned to fm, not playing a cd. the same sound was heard four months earlier, but not since then. suddenly the doors automatically locked and the engine cut off. the car was restarted and pulled onto a side street, where smoke was observed coming from the front of the hood on the driver side. upon exiting the vehicle, noticed flames coming from under the hood. the fire escalated and fire department was called. they were able to put out the fire, but the front half of the car was consumed. car was totaled. *tr

Exterior lighting:headlights. recall number 09e025000. can you please let me know can i get recall for my headlights? i am not getting good lighting. *tr

Our son was driving our 1999 camry on a major highway when all of the lights came on at once-check engine, check oil, check tires. then there was a ding sound and a loud pop. the car shut off. he was able to move to the shoulder of the highway and exited the car. as he went to open the hood he realized it was on fire. he called 911. the responding state trooper tried to extinguish the fire but couldn't. by the time the fire department arrived the car was fully engulfed. we have properly maintained our camry at our local garage, who has the records on file. luckily only objects were lost, our son is fine. *tr

1999 toyota camry. while traveling, the driver claimed to have heard a noise and lost the ability to steer the vehicle. *bf the driver went off the left side of the road, struck a median barrier, came back across three lanes, went off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail and then came to rest partially in the right lane. according to the wrecker the driver, there was nothing wrong with the steering. however, there was damage to the engine that was not a result of the crash and that could have possibly caused a problem with the steering. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0359-90)*jb updated 08/05/10 *bf

2 years ago, more or less, i adjusted the driver's seat and the steering wheel of my 1999 toyota camry le. since that time, on occasion, i am unknowingly turning on the cruise control which is a button on the end of an arm off the steering column. i cannot reset the seat and steering wheel position to fit me but i am very worried that having the cruise control operating my car when i don't know it may be a very dangerous situation for me and my car. *tr

I have a 1999 toyota camry, le, that the gas pedal continually sticks. i have to hold the gas pedal when it sticks and press down, sometimes hard, on the gas pedal to continue forward. my daughter has driven the car and almost was rear ended when she couldn't get the car to move. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated while traveling at speeds of 45 mph there was an unusually loud noise coming from the vehicle. the dealer advised the suspension stabilizer bar had failed. the dealer made repairs to the stabilizer bar, struts and suspension system. the failure recurred within two years and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the dealer advised the motor mounts would need to be replaced, as well as other unknown components within the suspension system. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000 and the current mileage was 160,000. the vin was not available.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. while driving at 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a parking sign. the contact suffered minor injuries and a police report was filed. the insurance company inspected the vehicle but no cause of failure could be determined. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could not assist with repair expenses. the current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000. updated evoq 08/19/10*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. while driving 65 mph, the contact experienced a tire blowout. as a result, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. upon doing so, the vehicle spun around in a complete circle before coming to a stop. the air bags deployed and the vehicle began smoking. the contact was not injured. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer regarding the failure. the approximate failure and current mileages were 160,000.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 1999 toyota le v6 vin [xxx] my daughter was in a frontal impact accident with the vehicle. while i don't know the precise speed at the time of impact, the speed limit in that area is 35 miles per hour. i want an investigation as to why the airbags did not deploy. *tr

Tl*the contact owned a 1999 toyota camry. while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of the control and crashed into guide wires. the driver was killed and a police report was filed. the vehicle was totaled. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Toyota 1999 camry ce/le/xle sedan 4d drove over a 4" street deep 25mph all 4 motor mount broken about 4 years ago. had a warranty but toyota refused to fix it by saying that it was an accident. and insurance company geico refused to fix & said that it was not an accident. at last we had to buy another used engine to run the car. *tr

I have a "1999" toyota camry that on the way to work yesterday had the engine begin racing and the brakes were barely able to stop it. i had to put the vehicle in park while the engine continued to race. i got out and checked floor mats and worked the gas pedal by hand and the engine continued to race. i shut off the engine and tried restarting it and the engine immediately began racing again. i managed to move it off the road and into a gas station and had someone from inside come out just to witness it as i couldn't believe it was happening. i opened the hood and manually worked what i call the throttle control and was able to rotate in but the engine continued to race. only turning the engine off would stop the racing. i repeated these steps at least 3 times and upon the last engine start up the engine idled normally. i had driven for a short time before and i feel certain that the speed control was controlling the speed until i took it off. at first thought my brakes were bad as they weren't stopping the car well. then i noticed it was actually accelerating on it's on. i understand this was not supposed to happen on this year of vehicle and that is what the local service people told me when i called them. however, i am very wary that there is an electronic aspect to the problem and even if it is some other problem known or not known to toyota it is a very dangerous problem to have and never to have known about myself. *tr

I reported this to complaints.com on 11/12/2005 but wanted to also submit it to you due to all of the news lately. in november 2005, my parents were driving their 1999 camry and pulling slowing into a parking spot. just as they were about to complete parking and only going less than a mile per hour, their car accelerated very fast, left the curb and crashed into a building. we asked about if sudden acceleration could be investigated at this time but were told it couldn't. the car was totaled. my mom was injured (blunt force trauma to her chest) but recovered fairly soon after. she did go to the er. my dad, who was driving, was ok but following the accident was stressed due to worry about my mom's injury and having their car totaled since he was sure he hadn't done anything wrong.. the airbag did not deploy. my dad is sure he did not hit the gas by mistake and my mom agrees that he didn't hit the gas either. *tr

Despite being regularly maintained, very well taken care of, not abused, and less than average use (average 6700 mi/yr), this toyota camry (purchased new from a toyota dealership in torrance, california) has never worked properly for long. the factory-installed cd/cassette/radio system has been replaced three times, and now the cd player part yet again does not work at all. at only about 10000 miles, the air flow ratio sensor and manifold had to be replaced. then there is the fact that about 95% of the time, the car will not start without the accelerator being depressed and held for 1 min, and even then the engine always sounds weak and only reaches about 500 rpm until pressing on the accelerator again. this has been going on since the odometer read 16603 miles. that was when the idle air control valve was first replaced. the situation seemed to improve, until 34800 miles, when the same problems with it not starting and being very weak resumed. at 35394 miles the idle air control valve was replaced for a 2nd time. at 47000 miles the same problems resumed. at 49180 miles, the car would (as usual) not start unless the accelerator was pressed for 1 min. then it ran at only 500 rpm. as it was then being driven out of an alley, the engine suddenly spontaneously boosted to 1200 rpm, nearly causing a collision. this type of impetuous acceleration started frequently occurring. toyota refused to help with this problem, only saying to use premium gasoline, which proved to not solve the problem. now the entire electrical system of the car has collapsed three times at 72173 mi, 75009 mi, and today (2010-03-11) at 75024 mi. the dishonesty of toyota personnel is seen in its refusing to address the problem and earlier in fraudulently canceling the maintenance program that was part of the purchase of the vehicle after the car was paid for and its refusal to respond to written communication. *tr

Not severe - but this is an older toyota and i want the problem logged. my car does "lurch" in sudden accelerations, but it has never been severe. i have only noticed when i am stopped at a light, and in reverse. when i am stopped with my foot on the brake, the car engine suddenly revs. but i'm always clamped down hard on the brake, so there has never been a problem there. while in reverse, i have also had sudden acceleration, but minor and it only lasts for a second. but it does happen. since it wasn't happening all the time, the dealership could never find a problem with it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. while driving toward a red light approximately 10 mph, she put her foot on the brake pedal and the vehicle lunged forward and accelerated. the driver pressed her foot on the brake pedal with much force in order to stop the vehicle. the passenger thought the driver had engaged the accelerated pedal since the vehicle began to accelerate; however, she was engaging the brake pedal. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that there was nothing they could do since the vehicle was functioning properly. the failure mileage was 106,000. the current mileage was 109,890.

Please pay attention to the two accidents that i have experienced. i purchased my toyota camry in 2003 and loved it. i have been driving for 57 years and never had an accident. on october 11, 2007, i drove up my daughter¿s driveway, came to a stop (my foot was on the brake) and was putting my car in park when it suddenly accelerated into and crashed thru the closed garage door! i finally came to a stop after crashing into the hot water heater and a work table, putting a big hole in the wall behind it. a cabinet fell on the driver¿s door and the broken garage door closed onto the rear of my car. luckily i was not injured beyond bruising and stiffness. more importantly, i am relieved my grandson was not in the car with me, or worse, had not come into the garage when i honked for him. this happened in seconds and was terrifying. my foot was on the brake the entire time! two years later, on june 16, 2009, i drove into a jewelry store in a strip mall. i pulled slowly into a parking space. again, my foot was on the brake as i was stopping. i attempted to put the car into park. it suddenly accelerated into a large concrete pillar, jumping the curb. again, my foot was on the brake. this happened in a split second; my seat belt tightened and locked around my chest and throat. i jammed my thumb, hit my left knee on the steering column and was in immediate chest pain from the seat belt. my car was towed to my mechanic. i went to the emergency room and also saw my doctor. i suffered many deep contusions and it took six weeks for my chest and back to heal. i am still having neck and knee problems. this was a horribly frightening experience. what could have happened had that concrete pillar not stopped the car??!! what if people had been on the sidewalk or just a couple of more feet and the car would have crashed through the glass front of the jewelry store. two crashes--$11,000 damages i still feel very unsafe about my car. when will it happen again? *tr

On numerous occasions, my 1999 toyota camry (4 cylinder) has experienced sudden unintended engine acceleration. i detected that this seems to occur when i am coasting towards a light before a hill, that the engine will speed up on its own and begin accelerating the car. applying pressure on the brake stopped the car in most cases, but once i ended up accelerating and could not stop the car until i hit some bushes on the side of the road. it also happens when i was making a turn on several occasions that the acceleration increased on its own. i am reporting this now as with the news about toyota camry's, i believe the 1999 models have the same problem. the last date that this occurred to me was feb 28, 2010, but it has been happening a few times per year for five years. *tr

On aug 10, 2004 my sister was driving her 1999 toyota camry when it inexplicably drove off the w. bound lanes of il i '74' at mi marker 115. it traveled 921 ft crossing the median, i '74' e. bound lanes, up a hill, eventually striking a tree where the car became engulfed in flames, burning my sister to death. a witness statement by a semi truck driver stated that he saw sparks coming from the undercarriage. i attended the coroner's inquest where the factual matters were presented including a toxicology report. her death was ruled an "accident". *tr

1999 toyota camry soon after we purchased our 1999 toyota camry my wife and i noticed that every time we went over the speed bumps in our apartment complex at very low speeds we would hear a noise - a click/clack at the left front tire - not loud but distinct. i called the local toyota dealer - stevens creek toyota and described the issue to the service manager & requesting an appointment. he assured me that this is simply the brakes that are "being seated" and not an issue. the noise continued and became louder with time. as this point we were beyond the warranty period. i took the car into melody toyota and asked the mechanic to diagnose the issue as the noise was much louder and occurred whenever we go over any pothole etc, not only bumps.. the mechanic reported that this was a broken strut arm or stabilizer arm. i asked if there was a warranty as i had complained to stevens creek toyota when the car only had a few thousand miles. the mechanic stated there is no warranty or recall on this item. i asked if the issue was common and the mileage and he responded i have seen this issue on a number of camry's - the mileage is irrespective - low miles or high. i have not had the issue resolved as he stated it would not hurt the car. per the mechanic there must be tons of cars that have had this issue repaired. i believe that toyota is fully aware of this issue for quite some time as well. *tr

The gas pedal sticks, as if it is rubbing against something about 1/3 the way down pressed. this happens intermittent and can't figure out when or why and it is not the floormat. the vehicle has over 100,000 miles on it. if you tap it, when it sticks, it will come unstuck. i believed the car was getting old, my car, but now my wife complains it happens to her when she drives it. *tr

Was inching into a parking space, tapping the brakes, going at an incline (uphill) to park. suddenly with about 8-10 inches to go the car literally lunged forward on its own. slamming with a huge boom into a concrete poll. the brakes were pumping as all of this happened until finally the acceleration ceased. had the poll not been there i would have went through the front window of the restaurant or flatten any person walking by. the manager of the restaurant witnessed the entire event. he said there was absolutely no doubt in his mind from the creeping into the space, with only about 8-10 inches to go, to a sonic like boom and the huge lunge forward of the vehicle, the throttle had to be wide open, then stuck there. it was a powerful enough crash that it broke the frame around the headlight on the driver's side. *tr

I own a 1999 toyota camry xl. my car is not on any of the recall lists, however, i do occasionally experience a sticky accelerator pedal. since all the media coverage i've checked the floor mats, which don't seem to be related to the issue. i believe all toyota products need to have a recall to be sure all years are covered. *tr

Tl*the contact previously owned a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated that when backing into his driveway at approximately 2-3 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated across the street at an uncontrollable rate. the vehicle caused extensive damage to his neighbor's property. there were no injuries but a police report was taken. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact stated that he noticed no prior problems with sudden acceleration beforehand. he called the manufacturer and received no assistance. the vehicle was inspected by a toyota representative and the contact was informed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the vehicle identification number was not available at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 25,000. updated 05/13/2010. *lj

The brakes do not seem to work properly when the car is on a decline; this is particularly a problem when the road is wet. sometimes it seems as if the brakes do not want to work. my mechanic has twice thoroughly checked the brake system and replaced worn parts, but he is unable to locate any problem with the braking system. *tr

I purchased a new toyota camry in november 1999. in 2004 (the car has fewer than 45,000 miles on it), while traveling on a local highway, the accelerator became "stuck". luckily, we were traveling at a low rate of speed, because we had just accelerated after leaving a red light. the driver (a friend) kept her wits and put the car in neutral, then steered into an empty lot where she shut off the engine. at this point the car's rpms were "redlining". when i called toyota to report the incident i was told that i was at fault - that i should have had the accelerator serviced. i asked if there were instructions in the owners manual that warned owners to have the accelerator serviced.did the owners manual disclose that the accelerator would stick? the answer was no. i then contacted toyota by email and fully described what had happened. they assigned me a case number and sent me a coupon for $500 off my next toyota. needless to say i got rid of the car. until 2005 i kept all the information, but my home was flooded in katrina and i no longer have the documents. when i heard about the recalls i felt that someone should know that this accelerator problem has existed for a very long time and toyota was very aware of it. the toyota dealership did repair work for the problem. *tr

I drive a 1999 toyota camry. my car's gas pedal also has similar problem as stated in the recent recalls. the problem occurs more often when waiting at a stop signal/sign and while trying to accelerate from zero. the gas pedal gets stuck and requires me depress the pedal harder resulting in sudden acceleration and after causing some frustration for drivers behind me. i even called up toyota and they are stating since my car is not part of the recall they would not fix it under the recall. however, i think my gas pedal problem is the initial phase of the overall problem and is very similar to problems stated by many consumers with this issue. also, i am afraid that drivers behind me would begin accelerating the moment they see the green signal and may not realize that my car in front of them is still at a standstill. this problem could result in an very serious accident. my car can be hit by the car behind me and fatally affecting my spouse and child sitting in the rear seat. can you please make toyota take immediate action and fix the problem in my car? *cn

Toyota has long ignored safety in favor of show. our 1999 camry has a key fob with three buttons, only one working. the problem is that the 'security' system (1) keeps the engine from starting and, (2) more ominously, locks us out of the car. my daughter, with her baby, started the car, stepped out to let it cool in the phoenix summer, and was locked out. fortunately, i was close and, fortunately, she took her baby out with her. over the years, i've asked toyota to fix its security mess. nothing but mild apologies. this endangerment has plagued me and my family for 10 years. toyota's recklessness and aloofness should be punished severely and the company must begin to produce nothing but reliable cars that don't endanger its customers. *jb

My camry le 4 cylinder is experiencing sticky gas pedal from time to time. it is not sticking to the carpet. it has happened about 10 times so far. the problem happens when moving from complete stop position at light or stop sign. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated when he steps on the accelerator pedal the vehicle hesitates before it takes off. the contact called the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle in to the dealer. the vin number is unknown. the failure mileage was 130,000.

To whom it may concern: this is not a formal complaint. it is a matter of concern that might be shared by other1999 toyota owners. while the news is extensive in reporting the issues involved in uncontrolled acceleration of select later model toyota automobiles, i believe an aspect of an earlier camry has the potential of causing an accident. i have a 1999 toyota camry for which i have experienced several occasions when the accelerator (gas pedal) will not depress as intended. several attempts are necessary to have the car respond to my desire to increase speed. this situation is the opposite of that now being publicized; however, it is equally dangerous. for example, should i find myself in a situation where i need to accelerate to avoid an accident, i have doubts as to the response of the car, that is, will it increase in speed sufficiently in time to avoid a potential collision. it is my intent to have my service station inspect the car for any obvious deficiencies. yet, i feel this situation, in light of the uncontrolled acceleration problem now garnering the headlines, might be being neglected by toyota. if it is a design flaw, it is their responsibility to address and fix it. *tr

1999 toyota camry le with j in the vin. accelerator has begun to stick. hard to press down on gas. *tr

About one year ago, i began to notice the accelerator pedal was intermittently sticky when i depress it. sometimes i have to practically punch it with my foot before it finally gives way, causing the car to lurch forward. it continues to happen to this day. some days it doesn't happen at all, and some days it happens every time i come to a full stop and then try to step on the gas again. i have never done anything to correct or repair it, because until this current recall, i viewed it more as a nuisance problem. thus far it has never gotten stuck in the depressed position. according to the current terms of the recall, my car is not included. however, the information released today about this current recall leads me to believe that my sticky accelerator may be related to the recall and certainly warrants investigation. *tr

1999 camry battery kept dying. then one day, the car stopped working during driving, and smoke was coming out of the hood. when the hood was opened, i saw that the cables and battery had caught on fire. the battery cables and battery had to be replaced. old parts were discarded. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. while attempting to park the vehicle, the engine started to rev. the vehicle then accelerated backwards and crashed into a tree. she had to be hospitalized for internal injuries. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they did not provide her with any assistance. the technician made cosmetic repairs to the vehicle. after the repair when entering the vehicle, it accelerated without intention. she was able to decelerate by driving onto a curb. the manufacturer was notified, but she did not receive any assistance. the failure mileage was 24,000. the current mileage was unknown.

I own a 1999 camry and i have had the problem with sudden acceleration for years now. whenever i get in the cari check the floor mat to make sure it is not wedged up against the gas pedal, before i even start the car or put on my seat belt. i was concerned when i saw that only model years 2000 and later were recalled. there are a lot of camries from 1999 and before on the roads as it was the no. 1 sedan in the us starting around 1996. *tr

Anew set of goodyear viva, p195/70r14 was purchased at walmart sore 1195, waveland, ms on 5/8/08. i noticed a pronounced pull to the left and on 5/12/08 i took the car to leggett's tire & auto for alignment. after the alignment pull to the left was still present. i returned to leggett's and after checking the alignment, i was advised that the problem was not in the alignment but was due to a tire pull. i went back to walmart and after checking the balance they said there was nothing wrong with the tires. i have rotated tires about every other oil change and the pull to the left is present after every other oil change. i have had alignment done for the third time recently at a& a automotive repair in ocean springs, ms and was advised that the pull was not in the alignment but was a tire pull which would eventually lead to separation. i went to walmart store 2715 in d'iberville to express my complaint about the defect in the tires and was told they would research it. dot codes are: right front, m6rwh6hr1408; left front, m6rwh6hr_____; left rear, m6rwh6hr1608;right rear, m6rwh6hr_____. *tr

The screws that hold the glass in all the windows of the car are loose and therefore the windows do not operate. *tr

At about 3 pm i was driving north on the on ramp of route 15 north at mira mesa. suddenly my car accelerated and would not stop. i moved to the right where there was room. and despite pushing hard on the brake, i could not stop the car. i moved to the guard rail hoping to slow the car, which il did, but the car bounced off the rail and side swiped a white lexus. then the car came to a stop. a workman saw the accident and confirmed the pattern of what occurred. he checked with me and the driver of the other car and we both said there was no injury. he refused to identify himself. both cars were able to drive away without difficulty. when i got home i checked that the floor mats were in the proper place and not near the accelerator. i feel that there was a defect in the operating system of the car to cause this sudden acceleration. *tr

I bought my camry brand new and have always kept up with the regular maintenance scheduled. however, over the years i've had to have the charcoal canister replaced at least three times and valves replaced twice. on oct. 4th while driving on the freeway, with no forewarning, i heard a loud noise and followed by a plume of white/blue smoke. the engine immediately shut off and i was able to pull over on the shoulder in time to avoid and accident. the resulting total engine failure caused me to have to have the car towed. now i'm discovering that this has been an ongoing problem with my kind of engine and it was quietly settled with those who have the 2000 year engines. the same problem existed in the 1999's and has been totally ignored. this is awful! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. while driving onto the highway, with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated up to 80 mph. she was forced to apply extreme pressure to stop the vehicle and shift the gear in park. she was advised to check the floor mats; however, she observed that the floor mats were not related to the failure. she attempted to purchase new floor mats; however, the dealer stated that there were none available for her year, make and model vehicle. the failure also occurred the day prior; although, the acceleration was not as high, therefore, the contact thought it was idling to high. the current mileage was approximately 89,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 87,000. updated 10/30/09 *bf updated 10/30/09.*jb

My first complaint is the cruise control on my vehicle. when i set it to over 50mph and then try to turn it off, my pedal sticks a little and acts like it doesn't want to release. the second complaint is the burning of oil smell that comes with the pedal sticking. i took the car back to the dealer and they said that the only things they found was a loose hose. it was retightend. i am also having issues with the electrical parts on my rear view mirrors. they are all opposites. up is down right is left etc. i had gotten a vehicle car facts on the car and only one owner and rear accident was reported. also i have already replaced my front two tires within a week of purchase and it makes a scraping noise whenever the car is in motion. *tr

Floormat of 2009 floormat prevents proper braking. *tr

Rear driver-side passenger seat-belt has failed. automotive: toyota camry ce, 4 dr, 1999 model, black. automatic transmission. *tr

I was told that belt breakage contributed to my tires being out of round and egg shaped. *tr

My 1999 toyota camry started blowing blue smoke out of the tail pipe. this was after regular oil changes at 3,000 miles. finally, while on a business trip and after oil was changed, my engine started making a loud clanking noise. i immediately pulled off the road and turned off the engine. i had a local mechanic look at the engine, who state the engine would need to be replaced. i then paid to have the car towed 200 miles to my house where my mechanic also stated the engine was blown. i have been searching the internet for over a year to find a cost effective engine when at last i found a web site that explains thousands of people have had the same problem i had with sludge oil problems causing engine failure. why has the nhtsa not issued any recall? i can not believe that the nhtsa is not looking out for the consumer? what is it going to take to get some help for the hard working consumer against the auto giants who know good and well they had a very silent class action notification which did not make it to the majority of the consumers. that action might be good for the board members and stockholders but isn't the nhtsa supposed to look out for the consumer. *tr

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. *tr

1999 toyota camry 4 cylinder with 83,500 miles (one owner) blew a piston through the engine block as a result of accelerating from about 69 to 73 mph on a busy turnpike, completely destroying the engine and sending black smoke and oil all over the highway. the car had been regularly maintained and there had never been any mechanical problems nor was oil gel/sludge ever noticed as an issue by the mechanics. *tr

Vehicle accelerates on its own when accelerator pedal is not depressed and foot brake is not engaged. it happens without any warning and has already occurred 5 times. i have to step on the brake really hard to avoid hitting anything. it occurred also one time when in reverse immediately after starting which was extremely dangerous. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact noticed that the front driver's side seat belt would not properly latch into the buckle. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it would cost $200 to repair the seat belt assembly. the vehicle has not been repaired. she is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 90,000.

Experiencing this problem on 1999 toyota camry component: structure:door assembly:latches and locks power door lock system can failed, causing the contacts to "weld", and resulting in door lock solenoid damage, with failure of the door to lock or unlock, even under manual operation. consequence: if the door fails to open after ecu failure, vehicle occupants would have increased difficulty exiting the vehicle in an emergency. *tr

Seat belt broke when installing child car seat. *tr

When i tried to start the car it made a loud noise and the engine was dead so my car had to be towed. the block of the engine has hole due to major engine mechanical failure. i had to have the engine replaced. i was told that the same kind of problem occurred on the same model year 2000 toyota and they were recalled. *tr

The outer belt of the front tire separated while traveling on interstate 15 near baker, ca , towards las vegas, at 7:30 pm. with great difficulty, i was able to control the car and avoid a major accident in that busy highway. i received a citation from the highway patrol because i had to leave the car on the side of the highway. i had to pay for a tow truck to remove the car. the car was declared a total loss by the liberty mutual's appraiser. i later found out that these tires had been recalled on nov '06, but neither pep boys (the seller) nor the tire manufacturer, cooper tires, had ever contacted me about the recall. moreover, pep boys had failed to inform me of the serious crash risk of these tires, even when i took my car on mar 30th, 2008 for tire rotation !!! both companies pep boys and copper tires have been unresponsive to my complaints and claiming the other as the responsible party in this case. by the way, i'm still without a car. *tr

On six occasions in the past couple of years under normal driving conditions for southern california i have experienced tire failure due to tread separation. on two of these occasions i have been on the freeway and have been able to get to the side of road on four others i have been able to make it to the company where i purchased the tires. the tires involved with these failures have been on two separate cars both of them are 99 toyota camry¿s. the tires are the same manufacture and model but different sizes. the company where i purchased these tires from has worked with me and has replaced these tires on all occasions. i am writing this complaint now because i have this same problem with two tires on one of my camry¿s and one tire on the other camry and i feel that these tires are not safe. *tr

Engine blew out on freeway. engine failure diagnosed as sludge build up leading to thrown rod and crankshaft. rod busted through crankcase. my 1999 toyota camry was one of toyota's flawed engine designs suffering from a known oil gel build up problem - *5s-fe four cylinder and 1mz-fe v-6 engines. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact crashed into the front end of another vehicle. the contact's vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. he sustained moderate injuries to his neck and shoulders from the crash. the contact has a copy of the police report and pictures of the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 100,000.

My camry showed the exact 3 signs of oil gel list in settled class action suit: excessive oil consumption, blue smoke, & engine light on. settled class action settlement says toyota should fix/pay. toyota inc. denied claim. class action settlement clearly includes my 1999 toyota camry 4cyl. toyota should authorize the $3000 of repairs needed on my camry and should pay for the repairs as they were directed to by a court of law. i¿m just glad i noticed the 3 signs of oil get & brought it to a nearby dealership service department before something terrible happened to my family. in minnesota last week, one camry-owning family was not as fortunate: during rush-hour on one of minnesota¿s busiest highways, a toyota camry came to a full stop and was rear-ended by a semi. as a result of injuries sustained when the family¿s camry was rear-ended, a 4 year old girl died. i don¿t know if that camry was one of the camrys covered in the oil gel lawsuit. i do know that if it¿s one of the toyota camrys that has engine damage that, if undetected by owner, will cause the engine to seize at highway speeds. these camrys do come to a complete stop on freeways. *tr

A rattling noise is coming from the front suspension of the car. attempts have been made to repair it including replacing all struts. noise has been noticeable since the car had approximately 32,000 miles. much money wasted on ineffective repairs. rattle continues to get worse. *tr

Re: toyota camry engine failure on 12/21/07 1999 toyota camry le december 31, 2007 dear sir, on december 21, 2007 at 11:30am pt, my wife kim ly nguyen drove our 1999 toyota camry le on the 405 south freeway. as she was about to pass the bristol st. exit in costa mesa, my wife suddenly heard an unusual noisy sound and detected the strong scent of oil and gasoline leaking from the engine. immediately, my wife maneuvered our car to the right-hand shoulder of the freeway. once my wife pulled over to the side of the road, the car engine suddenly experienced complete failure and would not re-start. our car was towed by 21st century insurance to accu auto service (23253 madero #a-104, mission viejo, ca 92691) for repair. since we are heavily dependent on our car to commute to work every day, it was crucial that we received immediate service on our car. after a diagnostic exam, accu auto service determined that the engine experienced sudden and total failure (please see attached pictures) and was completely replaced and serviced. since we bought our toyota camry le on 4/10/99, it is still under warranty through the ?gold seal mechanical breakdown services contract limited, and we are hoping that you can help us with a reimbursement of our repair costs. due to the dependency on our car for survival, we had to authorize an immediate repair. through the life of our toyota camry le, we have maintained a good maintenance schedule and upkeep, which can be verified through lew webb's irvine toyota, inc. (30 auto center dr., irvine, ca 92618) at 949-768-0688 or accu auto services at 949-859-9637. we hope that you understand our situation and are able to honor our warranty by granting us a reimbursement for the repair of the defective car engine. thank you for your help and time. sincerely, liem ngo & kim ly nguyen *tr

1999 toyota camry with engine failure. consumer stated that the vehicle made a loud noise and oil and gasoline odor was present. consumer then pulled over and engine failed and would not restart. *kb

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. while driving (mph unknown) the accelerator pedal would stick. the dealer repaired the speed control actuator; however, the failure continued to occur. there is a recall for the vehicle speed control (nhtsa campaign id #01v012000). the dealer stated that her vin was not included. the current mileage was 30,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Motor regulators for the windows are failing. lr regulator castled hinge pin mal-formed and dislodged from the assembly. power window was then non-functional and window would fall when manually raised up, creating a security issue, and potential weather issue. power window regulator had to be replaced. *tr

3 out of 4 motor regulators for the windows are failing. master switch for windows is also failing. *tr

Regulator/motor on both rear power windows are broken, (windows will roll-up) plus, both handles on front windows are broken. to open door, one must roll window down and open door from the outside. *tr

Blow out of 2 cooper lifeliner classic 2 tires. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact experienced a hesitation in the accelerator pedal that caused it to stick while driving. when she deactivates the cruise control, the failure worsens. recall # 01v012000 (vehicle speed control) applies to this defect, however, she has not received a notice. the manufacturer stated that they do not have any recall information and are unable to be of assistance. the current and failure mileages were 116,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. the contact stated that her vehicle caught fire without warning. she parked the vehicle and one half hour later, the police arrived to find that the fire department had extinguished the fire. the dealer stated that they have never heard of this before. a police report was filed. the engine size and powertrain were unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 42,000. updated 06/08/07. *jb

Outside door handles broke, and inside door handles have snapped and rotted.*ak

On march 9, 2007 the toyota camry erupted into a fire during my normal driving. on nov 28, 2006, i repaired my vehicle at toyota authorized service statin, fitzgerald toyota, m for changing water pump and timing belt. *ak my odo meter reading was around 93.213 miles and within 800 miles (close to 94100) the vehicle met with fire accident. repeated letter toyota corporation is being ignored and toyota service station is yet to reply back my letter.

On the afternoon of february 13, 2007 my wife drove our 1999 toyota camry le 20 miles from our house to a government facility where she volunteers as an income tax preparer for the irs through the city of phoenix. as she was waiting to make a left hand turn into the parking lot of the building the car stalled but she managed to get it started again with the gear shift in neutral and proceeded into the parking lot where the car stalled twice again. she was able to park the vehicle in a parking slot and she went into work. after about 30 minutes my wife was called out to the parking lot where she witnessed the city fire department extinguishing a fire coming from the engine of the camry. the fire completely destroyed and melted the entire engine. a phoenix police officer was parked in the lot prior to the fire and took a statement from my wife after the fire was extinguished. we had the vehicle towed to our residence. the camry had about 65000 miles on the odometer and was running in good condition before the fire. i had routine maintenance performed on the vehicle. there were a few minor problems with the car; the driver door push button lock, the stereo and the parking brake indicator were intermittent. no other indicator lights came on. the camry was purchased from a toyota dealer in august of 2002 as a toyota certified used vehicle. this dealer did not disclose any information about engine gel, the secure key lock and wiring harness defects in the vehicle. we researched the internet and found similar cases of engine fires in 1999 camrys that started after the vehicle was parked and some while they were driving. we only had liability coverage on our camry. we are down to one vehicle and we have suffered a total loss. *nm

Headlight lens deteriorate to point vehicle not safe to drive after dark. due to improper material used in headlight lens the material becomes dark until no longer safe to operate. *jb

Accelerator pedal sticks when trying to accelerate from a dead stop or slow roll. sometimes it takes a hard stomp to break free or to hold down brake pedal and accelerator pedal at same time when stopped at light or stop sign. personally checked components associated with pedal but cannot find anything out of the ordinary. seems to stick when engine is up to operating temperature. *nm

I have a 1999 toyota camry. i changed my oil consistently before every 2500 miles or 3 months, however the oil in my engine still "slugged" or "gelled". i visited my local toyota dealership to have it fixed and they informed me that the problem was common amongst toyota camry's and that they could not cover the engine damage for me unless i provided receipts as proof that i changed my oil every 2500 miles or 3 months since the day i purchased the car. i had not been keeping my receipts as my fiance would often change my oil for us. needless to say, i had to spend over $2,000 replacing my engine only to later find out that the problem was much more common and severe than i had been told and that toyota does in fact recognize the defect and offers to fix it complimentary. i learned this while i was out car shopping (at a different dealership) since i no longer feel safe on the road in my unsuitable toyota camry. my old engine has been replaced but the new one is not working properly. my mechanic told me it's because the defective part that caused the engines to gel up has now been removed from replacement engines. there is now a noticeable banging noise coming from my engine. i am completely disgusted with the way i was treated by my local toyota dealership. i was sold a car with a known history of defective engines and the car manufacturers refuses to fix it for me. what type of scam is this? *jb

Signal lights and emergency flashers defected (won't flash). replace fuses and under the brake pedal part (don't know the correct name) several times and it work for maybe two weeks, then stop. mechanic stated its an electrical problem; also hear like a frying noise when using signals and sometimes when just driving. inside car light works when it wants too. replace with recommended fuse and works for a day and stops. *nm

Turn signal blinks very rapidly when headlights are turned on. speed returns to normal when the steering wheel is turn. signals operate normally when the headlights are off. *nm

Oct. 22, 2006 dear dunlop tire representative: on the morning of sept. 10, as i was driving on interstate 10 to the jacksonville airport with my daughter, the dunlop tire on my car lost nearly its entire tread, damaging the car. besides causing $1,800 in damage to my wife¿¿s car, the loss of the tread also could have caused a serious accident. im sending you this letter, and ccing copies to the national highway traffic administration, my insurance company, and to my congressman and u.s. senators here in florida, so that you will be aware of the problem and will take action to correct it, as i believe that it causes a threat to life and property. i¿¿d appreciate it if you could respond with details of what action you intend to take. the tire is a dunlop radial tubeless p195/70r14, rated at 90s m+s. sincerely, daniel lindley 564 101st ave. n. naples, fl 34108 239-591-8328, [email protected] cc: aig insurance national highway safety traffic administration florida u.s. congressmen and senators

My wife was traveling along on the interstate when the tread separated from the left front tire. the tread separation destroyed the left front quarter panel and driver side rear view mirror. the vehicle was no longer drivable and had to be towed. we contacted our insurance company to start a claim for the damages caused by the tire. the vehicle was towed to a body shop for repair. the vehicle is being repaired and should be ready soon. i went to the tire store where the tires were purchased 1.5 years ago. the manager mentioned that it was a defective issue and contact bridgestone. i called bridgestone and they mailed me a claims form. bridgestone is requesting me to ship the tire to their facility for inspection. i feel that i should not have to ship the tire to them and they still may not honor the claim. i have the defective tire and pictures of the damage that was done to the vehicle. we have been without the use of the vehicle since august 11, 2006. the tires on the vehicle are bridgestone b420 in size p205 70r14. *jb

As i was driving my 1999 toyota camry to work, the vehicle caught fire, and was totally destroyed. the fire was preceded by a loud popping sound, which was followed by the loss of brakes/power steering, etc. i struggled to steer the vehicle off the road, coasting to a stop. meanwhile, immediately following the firecracker-like "pop," smoke began to pour into the vehicle from under the dashboard, as well as through the vents on the top of the dash. heavy smoke also began to pour out from under the hood of the car. as i finally brought the vehicle to a stop onto the shoulder of the road, a motorist stopped and hollered to me to get out of the car immediately as, he said, there were flames visible underneath the car. i exited the vehicle immediately, and within 3-5 minutes it was totally engulfed in flames. i dialed 911 immediately, and even though the incident occurred within 1.5 miles of the local fire station, the vehicle was totally engulfed in flames by the time the fire truck arrived. a pennsylvania state trooper arrived within 10 minutes of the onset of the episode, moments after the fire department arrived. a traffic report was filed with the state trooper. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving over a bump the vehicle makes a clanking noise. the vehicle has been to an independent repair shop where the strut was replaced, but this did not repair the problem. the contact indicated that shortly after the warranty expired a persistent clanking sound was noted in the front suspension. an independent garage diagnosed it as a failed strut which was replaced, but the noise continued. this was a common complaint for the car and subsequent model years. the contact claimed the toyota dealers were aware of the defect which was the result of a defective strut mount design. however, repairs were at contact's expense, not the dealers. the total repair cost was $400. a call to toyota failed to obtain any information regarding safety implications. *ak

1999 toyota camry check engine light came on. the consumer had the oil changed, air fuel ratio sensor replaced, front brake pads and rotors replaced but none of those repairs solved the problem. *ts the dealer suggested that since the consumer 's vehicle wasn't driven much that carbon may have been building up in the valve area. the dealer cleaned the valve area and cleaned the throttle body and fuel injection but the check engine light came on again. *nm ***no ans required***

The wiring harness powering several rear mounted lights severed completely from its master cable. this harness runs along the left hinge of the trunk lid. the result is that i lost my tail lights, rear side marker lights, backup lights and license plate light. i consider this a safety issue inasmuch as i am subject to a citation for violation of safety requirements. i don't mind replacing consumable items, but a wiring harness should not fail in normal use, especially if it affects safety lights on the vehicle. reference # for my complaint to toyota: 200601100356. *nm

Dt: the contact's daughter parked vehicle and pulled the key out of the ignition. the engine continued to run and later stopped on its own. a small amount of smoke came from under the hood. afterwards, she inspected under the hood and discovered the battery cables melted between the battery and engine compartment area. the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. there was no obvious evidence of a fire. *ak

Dt: the contact stated when trying to accelerate the pedal did not work correctly. when pressing the pedal sometimes it will not move. at other times when accelerating the vehicle will surge forward. a local mechanic could not determine the problem. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer to determine the cause of the problem. *ak updated 12/7/2005. *nm

Dt: the contact states while driving contact's son vehicle crashed. the left front tire blew out, and the vehicle crash. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. , there was one injury in the crash. the front end of the car was totaled. . the vehicle is a 1999 toyota camary le. th is a police report was taken. the at this point, toyota has not been called. the mother did not have any of the information about the car that was in involved in the crash with her vehicle. the mother was enroute to the crash scene. *ak

Dt: contact owns a 1999 toyota camry. vehicle was pulling into a little store. the contact went to pull into parking space when all of a sudden car accelerated and hit the building . police was called but because it was on private property they didn't have to take a report. passenger had to go to hospital after seat belt locked so tight that they checked her for internal injuries. body was bruised badly. upon impact, air bags did not deploy no fire reported. vehicle was totaled. *ak

Dt: while driving the vehicle threw a rod. this caused the vehicle to catch on fire on september 23, 2005. there was a report taken by the fire department, but the consumer was unsure if a police report was taken. there was no previous warning before this occurred. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic. they did not tell her what they thought caused it, only that it was not due to sludge build up in engine. there were no injuries. *ak *nm

Vehicle was hit in front by a another vehicle traveling approximately 60 mph and the air bags did not deploy, head, neck, back injuries occurred to driver and passenger. *jb

Dt: the consumer believed the brake problem the problem concerned abs pump. while driving the brakes failed. every two-three months this problem occurred, at least twenty times. this problem first started in september 2001. the first documentation was for may of 2002. there have been several near accidents, but none as of yet. the dealer was unsure of the exact problem because they were unable to find it. they have told the consumer numbers possibilities, but still has not fixed the problem. also, there was also a problem with the engine. they changed the timing belt because of engine noise. they told the consumer that there was a problem with the water pump and it was changed. the consumer had a report from the dealership. but, not all of the times that vehicle was taken to the dealer was included in the report. the consumer believed that engine problem was with the valve and the lifters. *ak

Shifted (automatic transmission) into reverse. fuse blew. power windows and all dashboard gauges stopped functioning. wiring harness, at the hinge, in the trunk had to be repaired. *jb

Dt: consumer owned a 1999 toyota camry. she was driving to work and came upon a red traffic light. consumer slowed down to stop when light turned green consumer was not fully stopped, she took foot off of brake and apply throttle. when consumer pressed accelerator, pedal stuck and would not move, vehicle coasted off the road and stopped. consumer said that pedal stuck before, but not to this extent. she waited until a friend arrived, then friend pressed pedal very hard and it broke loose, then pedal seemed to work. consumer stated that it did not seem to happen as much when air conditioner was used. also, on a previous occasion vehicle quite at a red light when she tried to accelerate. consumer said when she bought vehicle it revved and rock backed back and forth while idling. *ak

Getting check engine light too frequently on a toyota camry 1999 model. had to replace charcoal canister and the problem still persists

Emissions components failure. i have replaced two oxygen sensors and now i need to replace the evap canister (charcoal). all breakdowns have occured before 65,000 miles

Dt: the consumer's wife was driving when another vehicle pulled out in front of her, she then hit a utility pole and a fire hydrant with the front of vehicle. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. the officer on the scene as well as firemen, were surprised that the airbags did not deploy. they told consumer that he should notify someone. the consumer noticed the airbag light on prior to the accident. consumer said that nothing indicated that airbags or anything else should not be working correctly. no warning lights were on. consumer has not had any problem like this before.*ak

Car overheated. drove to toyota dealer where it was diagnosed as a radiator problem. this car has 51000 miles on it.

Dt: the contact stated the strut plates were making noise. vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and he stated the strut plates should be replaced. *ak

This complaint involves two vehicles; the first was with a 1992 toyota camry vin#[xxx] purchase date: 7/16/1992 mileage at the time of the incident: 125394 in which the vehicle was idled in the consumers driveway and after two minutes a loud noise was heard along with smoke coming from under the hood; there was motor oil and metal pieces from the engine underneath the vehicle and at 91386k miles the timing belt was replaced; the second vehicle was a 1999 toyota camry; the vehicle stalled while being driven on the freeway at 60 mph, the vehicle was towed to the dealership and the consumer was informed that the water pump had frozen. the consumer requested reimbursement for repairs but the request was denied. a detailed description of problems (vehicle unspecified) : connecting rods#1 and #4 broke and punched holes in the side of the engine block, one of the connecting rods broke off at the piston as well as the crankshaft, the other connecting rod broke off of the crankshaft, but remained attached to the piston, piston #1 and #4 impacted into the cylinder head, when the connecting rods broke, parts of the engine punched a hole in the oil pan, allowing oil to leak out, it was noted that the left cv boots were torn, the broken connecting rod #1 caused the a/c compressor to be broken away from the engine and the a/c belt to be thrown free, and the extent of the damage was consistent with the engine turning at moderate or high speed at the time of the failure. *ak *sc information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for a tune up and after the tune up the dealer took the vehicle for a test drive and the engine blew out. the dealer informed the consumer they would replace the engine. *ak there was knocking, the vehicle would not run. the original motor rod had come apart. there was no sign of misuse. the oil was okay and there was no sign of why the rod had come apart. *sc *jb

On march 2, the engine on my toyota camry threw a rod, and resulted in a terminal failure of the engine. i have maintained this car since i bought it, supposedly "certified used" from roseville toyota, in august 2002. i pleaded with toyota motor corporation for assistance but they said that my warranty had expired 2 months prior to this incident. due to extreme strains on my time, i had the engine rebuilt for nearly $3700. upon driving the car for less than 200 miles after having the engine rebuilt, the transmission has failed and needs to be replaced at an estimated $1500. i do not have time or money to continually repair this car and have asked for assistance from both roseville toyota and toyota motor corporation both. it was recently brought to my attention that the toyota that i purchased from roseville toyota was never certified to begin with. they misleadingly sold me a car under the false impression that it was certified when it was not. i place the blame for the recent failures and resultant repair fees on roseville toyota. if i had known that this particular car was not a certified toyota vehicle, i would never have taken it off the lot and consequentially experienced any of the problems described above. however, i was falsely mislead to believe that i was getting a certified vehicle and drove off happily. none of the parts repaired or replaced are available. *ak

On march 21,2005 i gave my tyota camry ce 1999 with 103,000 miles on it for tune up to door's auto speed shop. the next day, after the tuneup was comleted the mechanics took the car for a test drive. during the drive below 40 miles per hour the engine blew up. mr. keith door, the owner and manager of the shop, called the local toyota of slidell and informed them that the engine blew up because of the accumulation of the sludge in the engine. they agreed to change the engine free of charge. later, however, they demanded $4,000 for the new engine claiming that the cause of the blowup was not the sludge.they could not tell, however,why the engine blew up.

My 1999 camry has squealing sound in the front end and its strut mounts are bad for a while before it reached 50000 miles. i never imagined such a problem with camry. it was not like people said that camry had very good records. my car has many problems associated with it such as engine light has been on and off and never solved. i paid $99 once for the checking and dealers paid many times. the anti-lock brake does not feel right and the brake can not stop car fast enough that contributed a accident in 2001. the door side trim has been off the line and looks ugly, etc. i feel a lot of headache with it. *jb

Complaint via e-mail. had learned that nhtsa investigated sudden acceleration in the 2002 and 2003 toyota camry. i experienced this effect recently with my 1999 camry. the incident took place inside the garage of my apartment building. although no injuries occurred, my car and another car suffered some body damage. i took the car to a toyota service center , but the technicians were unable to find anything that would explain the sudden acceleration. *ak the consumer was backing into his parking space when the vehicle suddenly lurched forward. the brakes did not slow the vehicle. the consumer hit a post, bounced of it and hit a parked vehicle. the air bag did not deploy. *sc

The cruise control was set just over 70 mph and the vehicle accelerated on it's own. the vehicle reached 90 mph. when the brakes were applied, the cruise control did not disengage. the ignition was turned off and the engine finally quit. 20 minutes later the vehicle was started and redlined. the cruise control module was replaced. (denso cruise control actuator, toyota 88002-06020, serial#mx100300-6040 12v, made in mexico) *ak the consumer had the brakes replaced months before the incident, however the heat produced caused the rotors to warped. *sc *jb

I purchased a 1999 toyota camry in january 01. approximately, 18 months later, my vehicle suffered engine failure. i was advised by the toyota dealership that the damage was due to excessive sludge in the engine. i completed regular oil changes and maintenance on this vehicle. additionally, the warranty only partially paid for the damage. i was forced to pay about $2400. even though my warranty should have covered everything less the $500 deductible. i have been informed that toyota recognized this problem and said that it would pay for these damages. i am interested in investigating if i can have the funds i paid refunded to me.*ak

Driving at about 10 mph, brakes seemed to giveaway. while pressing the brakes vehicle continued to travel, brake pedal went straight to the floor, giving no response. *jb

Vehicle struck dear at 65 mph. upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy (crash destroyed the entire front of the car). no injuries reported. dealer was not notified at that time. *jb

The check engine light came on, due to a faulty gas cap. *bf the engine light was intermittent. the light went off and did not come back until 31,602k miles. *sc when the light illuminated again, the consumer was told the emissions canister needed to be replaced. *jb

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front impact collision at about 50 mph. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer will contact manufacturer.*ak

Vehicle did not turn off when the key was pulled out the ignition switch. smoke was coming from the switch before the vehicle finally turned off. consumer will notify manufacturer.*ak *jb

Defective automobile, ranging from transmissions problems to paint problems. engine stalls. *bf *tc

While driving traction control at 65000 miles failed. the light illuminated on the dashboard. took vehicle to the mechanic, and he reset it. then, it happened again, light came on while consumer was driving. consumer bought the part; had it put on. within a month the air bag light illuminated on the dash. took the vehicle back to the mechanic they found that the air bag sensor module was defective. air bag on the passenger side was completely inoperable.*ak

Defective part on toyota camry 1999. charcoal canister. malfunctioned, causes oil to gel, resulting in blown motor.*ak

I have a 1999 toyota camry with approx. 89,000 mile and the check engine light came on and i am told that the charcoal canister needs to be replaced at a cost of $ 294 parts and 190 labor. upon checking the internet to see if this was a legitimate repair it seems this problem is prevalent on many toyota models including mine. *nm

Horn not woking, need to replace steering pad assembly and order left air bag module. they stated due to horn, air bag will not work. electrical problem with airbag/horn. *ak

A 1999 green toyota campry caught fire while its owner was driving it. the owner saw smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle at the left rear corner closest to the windshield. the car died in place a caught fire. *ak

While driving at 30 mph vehicle stalled. while applying the accelerator pedal vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home. the cause had not been determined.*ak

After being struck on the side by a vehicle traveling approximately 45 mph the side impact air bag came out to the size of a small balloon, it did not deploy to full size. the vehicle was a total loss. *jb.

Vehicle consistently dies on the road. *mr there were more than four attempts made to repair the warranty problem. *sc *jb

I have a 1999 toyota camry le v6 and check engine light is coming on. toyota dealer tells me it's that the charcoal canister needs replacement, so i did and the light is back on again. i know there are lots of people with this issue and we need to have toyota address the issue asap.*ak

I bought a used 199 camry two weeks ago. the first week i noticed a problem with the passenger window. it would not roll up or down after having rolled in down and up severeal times. i mentioned to my brother that i had a probelm with my camry and before i could even state the problem he asked if it was a 1999 camry and if i had a problem with the window rolling up and down. apparently his mother had the exact same problem -- but just turned it in at the end of her lease. the dealer says that it is probably the regulator. this seems to be a common problem although there is not recall on this. dealer says it will cost $400. i am concerned about this problem in the winter ( i live in wisconsin). there is also a considerable safety and security concern. i am not sure whether i will return the car or get it repaired.

While pulling into a parking lot the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. as a result the vehicle collided into a park vehicle. the consumer stated in order to stop the vehicle she had to apply the emergency brake. a recall was issued, however the vin was outside of the remedy scope. please provide additional. *jb information.

The engine light came on, the dealer discovered, the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. *jb the consumer stated that this was a defect part that is covered under federal emissions control. *tc

While driving another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle lane, consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor, causing vehicle to collide into the guard rail and crash. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. driver sustained injuries. vehicle was towed to the dealer. *ak

The radiator was empty, and here were traces of antifreeze on the inspection plug on the timing over. as i explained upon our intial meeting, this indicated that there was a definite loss of antifreeze, with a definite possibility of water pump failure and corresponding timing belt failure. however, when i did the initial tear-down of the timing area, i found a rather surprising scenario. the timing belt was intact. there were none of he usual oil leaks from the cam/crank seals. the belt was in excellent shape. the water pump had suffered a catastrophic bearing failure. in fact, i found pieces of metal in the timing area, as well as a few of the ball bearings from the water pump shaft bearing. the timing area also had traces of antifreeze (oem antifreeze) from where the water pump had been leaking prior to the failure. as per our discussion, i proceeded to tear the engine down further to inspect for other possible damage. at this time, we were simply expecting to find a warped/possibly cracked cylinder head. upon removing the necessary components required to remove the head, and removing the head itself, i inspected the block, cylinders, and pistons. the inspection revealed that the pistons had suffered severe damage. there is over thirty thousandths of clearance between the top edge of the piston and the cylinder wall. the top piston ring is clearly visible. therefore, i must declare the engine a loss. in fact, i have made the observation that toyota vehicles using the oem antifreeze usually had far fewer cooling system problems of any kind. in their vehicles. i have two toyota pickups. one has a reman engine. it has oem antifreeze and an oem oil filter. to make a long story short, i feel in my opinion, and my experience, that this problem is a manufacturer defect. what the manufacturer can and will do for you i do not know. *ak

While driving at 45 mph, another motorist pulled out in front of the consumer. the consumer t-boned the other motorist. the air bags failed to deploy upon impact. the consumer sustained a sternum and the passenger sustained severe back and neck injuries. *jb

On one occasion the glass window on the driver's side fell off track causing window to malfunction. *ak

(1) the vehicle i was driving in was proceeding to make a left turn on a green traffic signal when other vehicle failed to obey red traffic signal thus striking my vehicle between the driver's side front and driver's side rear doors ("b" pillar). *ak (2) side airbag did not inflate contributing to more serious injuries sustained. (3) vehicle was totaled by insurance company. could not find contact information on manufacturer to make notifcation of defect.

While driving a loud bang noise was heard and a clanging sound was made from the car. consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood and immediately pulled over to the side of the road. vec. was towed to dealership for inspection on 4/15/04. consumer was 400 miles over ford warranty. warranty company has an adjuster come out and look at the vec. 6 or 7 times. ford knew in the middle of may that the vec. was over mileage and they continued to lead the consumer and the dealership that they would fix it. ford dealership and the ford warranty company adjuster both confirmed that the engine failed. 2 bolts that held the piston in place busted and threw a rod through the side of the engine. the same dealership had another camry with 61,000 miles come in while this car was there and had done the exact same thing had happened with it. the vec. needs a new engine and not toyota nor ford will help us. i have done several searches over this vec. and have found that there has been over 5,000 camrys that have done this exact same thing....1999. they have all been around the same mileage also. *ak

Today, just 2 hours ago, when i tired parallel parking my 1999 toyota camry into a meter parking lot along the street, as usual i gave it a little gas to back it in, but unexpectly, it suddenly accerated backward very very fast, hit the parking meter and broke the meter pole, it also caused a dent in the bumper and trunk cover area. no one was injured in the accident and nothing has been done so far to correct the failure.*ak

While driving on the road and heard loud clanging sound and then saw lots of smoke. service engine light came on and i pulled over. i turned the car off and opened the hood. there was a hole in the side of the engine and oil was all over. car had 66,000 miles on it and was 400 miles over the extended warranty. took to toyota dealer and they determined that there was no sludge or gel in the engine. car was well maintained and there was nothing i could have done to cause this. warranty company is fighting us on fixing the vec. and toyota will not do anything either. this happened on april 15, 2004 and it is now july 7, 2004. toyota dealership still has my car. *ak

The accelerator pedal sticks and must be "punched" after stopping. this occurs every time that i drive the car no matter what the conditions. can result in accident.*ak

While driving a loud banking noise was heard from the front. consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. then, vehicle stalled. consumer restarted vehicle, and pulled over. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed replacement due to a blown gasket. *ak

My engine seized. i've received 2 letters from toyota dated 2/2002 and 6/2002 regarding oil gel. car was towed to dealership- dealership had car "inspected by a no name toyota district rep" dealership said not oil gel rep agrees contacted corporate they agreed with dealership. sight unseen by customer. napervile toyota 1st goodwill repair included 50% of parts and service. after persuing they agreed to labor cost. toyota mass produced an engine with small valve and learned it was a problem. corrected it and thousand of consumers are being accuse of low lubricant and not manitenance there automobile correctly .

While pulling inside of a parking space the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle but was only able to start the vehicle by applying the accelerated and brake. then the vehicle started. the driver was able to drive it home. the driver contacted the dealer for an appointment. please provide any additional information. *nm

I was driving about 65 mph south on i45 about 10 miles n. of huntsville and starting to feel the steering wheel shaking from gently to violently in a short time. 2) think of having a flat i slowed down and began to pull over to the shoulder. while the car was slowing down and before getting on the shoulder i saw rubber pieces flying and heard several loud thumps coming from the left front side of the car. when the car came to a stop, i heard a loud fizzle sound and the car immediately leaned to the left. i got out of the car and found that all of the rubber covering road-contacting surface of the left front tire was gone exposing metal wires and the base rubber. i also noted that the left side of the bumper, the left front fender and mudguard of the car were damaged, distorted pushed closer to the left front door. the peeled, flapping and flying apart rubber also caused numerous black streaks and marks on the fender and the bumper. the left front door below the door handle was also scrapes. 3) i replaced the blown out-tire with a factory provided never-used spare tire and drove to a discount tire store on south shaver road on the way home to have the separated tire inspected. the tire technician confirmed verbally that the tire tread separated. he called general tires and was told that i have to make the call myself since this involves property damage. i drove home and called general tires to report the problem and was told to wait 5-7 days for further instructions by mail. i was to keep the blown tire and other tires that came with the car until their investigation completes. the blown out tire, the spare and the other three tires already on the car are of the same size, model, manufacturer and came with a 1999 toyato camry when purchased. tire manufacturer: general, model hp 400 a/s, size p205/65 r15. the dot number on the tires are acur 2v1 178.

Between september 2003 to february 2004, three of the four new b.f. goodrich tires failed. *ph it resulted to difficulty of steering; vehicle swerving slightly and difficulty in steering. in addition, braking was poor and ride was unstable. also, all three occurrences the following are observed by the consumer: no obstructions on the road, pavement was dry and in good condition, consumer didn't hit anything, no visible damage on tire during the time of failure, four inch crescent slit at the radial position inside the sidewall, and all tires were kept properly inflated. consumer decided to replace the tires with a different brand. *la

Rear passenger seat belt on the left side failed to retract. i can not answer a question about oem, because i have no idea what that is. could you be more clear on your official forms, please.*ak

Oil sludge problem. engine makes noise

The consumer stated that the outer tie rod separated from the steering shaft which resulted in loss of steering. the threads are corroded on the steering shaft and the tie rod on the driver side. *nm the tie rod threads were not apparent to vision when inspected. this was a known problem. *sc *jb

8/12/03 heard unusual noise shortly after getting on a highway. pulled the car to the side and stopped. found oil all over the place, inside the engine and outside on the ground. a toyota dealer examined the car and said that the "#1 connecting rod" was broken and that it is not customer's fault. we bought toyota camry (4 cylinders) in 1999. we have been following the recommended maintenance schedule at the same toyota dealer. even 3 weeks before the engine broke down, we had a major maintenance following the advice of the toyota dealer for preventing damage to the engine. as the mileage is over the warrante amount, toyota doesn't pay for the required engine replacement and we hope they do. it's not fair to let us pay as we haven't done anything wrong.

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;

April 30, 2003 on sunday, april 27, 2003 - my 1999 toyota 2.2l 4cyl camry le vin number [xxx] ceased to operate at jfk international airport. the engine with a very loud noise (such has gears under pressure that just gave way) stopped abruptly while smoke came out and the oil spilled all over the place. after having the car towed back to rockland toyota the next day i later was informed that there was a significant sized hole on the engine and was shown broken the pieces. the car was always serviced at rockland toyota since its purchase from toyota north (all based in new york). my camry has had symptoms relating to oil sludge in the engine. persistent drifting/pulling to the left or the right, uneven wear of tires with need for early replacement, premature brake component wear, including rear brake drums, and vibrations, esp. at speeds above 50 mph since its purchase in 1999. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

After returning from a road trip consumer heard a loud crank noise coming from the rear. consumer saw flames coming from under the hood, and smoke was pouring out of the vents. vehicle was totaled. dealer has been contacted. the fire department was called. *ak

Engine oil sludge buildup at 107000 miles. other manufacturers don't have this problem. toyota wants maintenance receipts/oil purchase receipts, proof of ownership. toyota wants to reimburse, if there is an oil gelling related problem. how many do-it-yourselfers keep oil receipts? with today's oils, sludge should not be a problem.

Blue exhaust smoke and odd engine noice during ignition. i took the car in to cobb county toyota in kennesaw, ga. i took all of my maintenance records and some articles i'd printed out regarding oil gelling, in case they gave me any hassle. i told them i didn't want them to do a flush - he said that toyota wouldn't allow them to do that anyhow, and that they would be taking it apart. he wouldn't even speculate whether or not it was gelling until they took it apart. as such, they wouldn't agree to pay for a rental car until they they confirmed it was gelling. they did take it apart and found that the gelling was limited to the head. without asking for maintenance records (even though i'd had most of my oil changes done by 3rd parties), and completely free of cost to me, they cleaned the head, and replaced the valve stem seals, oil pump, pick-up screen, pvc valve, and valve cover. runs smooth as the day i bought it now (though i did replace the timing belt as well, which i'm sure contributed slightly to the improvement). no rental car was necessary as they had it back to me by the end of the day (i'd taken it in the previous evening). incidentally, i took it in 4 years to the day since i took delivery of it.

Oil gel in engine and engine light constantly on. i have all oil changes made on time. toyota do not want to own up to problem with oil gel. i can be reached on (202)708-0614 x2454. i will send entire letter in mail to you immediately for your review. thanks. sandra edwards

Purchased four new dunlop sp sport a2 p195/70r14 tires at 36,157 miles on 05/10/02 from toyota dealer in jacksonville, florida. on april 2, 2004, in preparation for a trip to tallahassee, florida (approximately 180 miles), all four tires were checked and each had 32 psi air pressure. on april 3, 2004 (approximate odometer reading 55,000) upon arrival in tallahassee, discovered one of the tires mounted on the left rear was partially deflated and was undergoing separation at three different locations on the sidewall. we took the car to discount tire company, 1507 killean center boulevard, tallahassee (phone 850-894-8473) for replacement of the tire. we were told that the partial deflation was caused by a tire defect that resulted in the side wall separation. was fortunate that the tire did not fail at highway speed (70 mph). dunlop through the dunlop website. *ak

Consumer concerned with entrapment in the vehicle due to a faulty electronic actuator for the keyless entry system. *ph *mr

As i was driving to work, at 7:30 am on thursday april 22, 2004, i noticed a clicking sound coming from under my auto's hood. the auto was a 1999 toyota camry, with about 90,100 miles on it. the clicking noise reminded me of a spinning roulette wheel. after a few minutes, the noise increased in intensity. at that point, i decided that i needed to go to a repair facility to have it examined. as i was doing that, there was a loud, explosion-like noise and the engine started smoking very heavily. i pulled off the road, at which point, i gathered up some important items from my car, and exited the vehicle. by this time, there were flames coming out from under the hood. i called 911 and advised the dispatcher of my circumstances and location. the connecticut state police arrived within three minutes of my call. they tried to put out the fire with an extinguisher, but were unable to do so. by the time the fire department arrived, 10 minutes later, the engine compartment was completely engulfed in flames and smoke. they were able to quickly extinguish the fire, but by that time, the car was ruined. a few minutes later, a tow truk removed the vehicle to a nearby garage. i called my insurance company and filed a claim. they have since declared the vehicle a total loss and are in the process of remitting my settlement.*ak

Front strut failure on xle v6 camry. noise began around 32,000 miles. strut plates replaced at owner expense at 42,000 miles and all four struts then replaced again at owner expense at 59,000 miles. manufacturer contacted and refused assistance "in this case." indication from other reports on net and manufacturers' knowledge of problem that this was, indeed, a common problem with that model year and style of camry.

The gas pedal sticks when you first start and then drive the vehicle. the manufacturer knows this and suggest cleaning the throttle body every 15000 miles. they charge $25 to do this if that is all you have done. when the problem occurs you have to press down on the gas pedal hard to get it to release. this is obviously very dangerous. i have told my toyota dealer many times about this problem. the problem seams to alleviate itself after you have driven a few miles. the incident date below is just one date this occurred. it is a constant problem. i also own a 1993 toyota camry and it has the same problem. *jb

Starting in dec. '03, i heard fluid circulating throughout the engine in my "99 toy. camry (v6), esp. from a stop. the toy. dealer told me my coolant level was low, but found no leaks, and added more coolant. several weeks later, the sound came back and became worse. the car began to idle rough and the temperature gauge ran high. i had the car towed to another toy. dealer, who informed me that i had a blown head gasket, which in turn caused severe engine damage. i had to have a new short block installed, along with a new oil pump and water pump. *jb

Around 15 months ago i purchased a set of yokohama tires for my toyota camry from my toyota dealer and as soon as they put them on i noticed drivability problems in the form of steering shimmy. the dealer thought that one of the tires must have tread separation so they replaced the suspected tire; although i thought it drove somewhat better i still complained about the shimmying. over the course of the next 15 months i continued to complain and they rebalanced and rotated the tires but it has continued to worsen over time. so i suspect that all 4 tires suffer from the problem and that the manufacturer had a run of defective tires.*ak

1999 toyota camry 140,000 miles routine oil changes threw a rod for no apparent reason. dealer charged $127.00 to pull the valve cover. dealer told me they have no idea why the engine failed but it was not oil gelling. they denied my oil gelling claim even though i showed receipts for the oil changes. *ak

The acceleration pedal would stick. *ph *sc

While driving at 25 mph, the consumer fell asleep behind the wheel. the consumer lost control of the vehicle and struck another vehicle, then collided with a street light pole and subsequently the air bags did not deploy. the consumer broke her sternum and was hospitalized for a week. the consumer also had a grandson in the vehicle that broke two fingers in the accident. the police did arrive, but the consumer was not cited. the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *jb

While vehicle was moving at a speed of 60 mph and engine inadvertently locked up. *ak

On going problem with airbags and it's sensors coming on. was in the dealers on two occasions. a warning on bill that a possible re check will occur. *cb

While at a stop consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. consumer pulled over to check the problem, and saw that the engine malfunctioned. consumer had the vehicle towed to dealership, but dealership did not resolve the problem. *ak

This vehicle has had at least 2 brake repairs per year since the initial repair done prior to 20000 miles .rotors have been replaced twice, and this is the most brake repairs i have ever had on any vehicle i have owned. the last mechanic who worked on the car recommended replacing the calipers because they seem to be a problem in these cars. i have complained to toyota and they say they have not heard of any problems in this year vehicle. i find this hard to believe when mechanics are telling me otherwise. i have always been a toyota enthusiast, but i am concerned about the apathetic response i have gotten from them. *cb

While driving the consumer began to hear a crackling sound. the consumer pulled over and popped the hood and saw that the vehicle was on fire. the vehicle was totaled. the fire department said the fire occurred because of a faulty ignition. please provide any further details. *nlm

While driving approximately 25 mph heard loud noise coming from the engine. this forced driver to pull of the road. then, called triple aaa, and towed vehicle to the dealer. technician stated the need to replace the engine. consumer had navigated in different websites and found 5000 identical problems.*ak

Without warning, i.e. squealing, sounds, etc., i experienced increased stopping distance when i pressed the brakes to avoid a collision. when i returned the car to the dealer/service, they stated that the front pads are metal to metal. the car has 89,000 miles and the brakes and portions of the braking system have been replaced on average every 8,000 miles. this has been the eleventh time that there has been brake problems with this car. the front brake pads are being worn prematurely. there is usually a lot of brake dust and crystallized or solid material falling from the front brake pads. the dealer/mechanic/service has stated various reasons for the brake failures each time, but the problem is never resolved. this car has abs. *la

Hit from rear at about 45 miles at a stop light. both bucket front seats laid back on rear seat at impact. iis this is a defect in seat construction as i am thinking of buying same auto. we did not have injuries. *la

Failure of valve seals and engine varnish at only 62,000 miles. vehicle was properly maintained oil changes within mfg. specs. this engine runs too hot! only 2000 miles out of warranty toyota refused help, overcharged for repair, and charged for an oil change that was never done!!!! *la

While traveling on 287 north around edison, nj, my 1999 toyota camry caught on fire without any warning. the fire started from underneath the vehicle. at the time the firefighters responded, 60 percent of the vehicle has been engulfed on fire. *la

While driving at approximately 65 mph going uphill on expressway, we heard a loud noise from the engine compartment, followed immediately by smoke and flame. by the time we go to the shoulder of the road, we had no brakes, no steering, nothing was working. car was totally covered in smoke and flames were intense. another vehicle stopped within seconds of our pulling over with a medium sized fire extinguisher. he proceeded to lay on his back and totally empty the extinguisher from under the car, which made no difference. by the time the fire trucks arrived (within 10 minutes), the entire engine compartment was totally burned. i notice that you have closed out pe02-079, but believe it to be related. the car is under investigation by state farm insurance. the car had a major service at 67,000 miles, including a timing belt replacement on july 24th, 2003. the car had approximately 70,000 miles at the time of the incident. *la

My 1999 camry (52k mile) sedan was in for service and i asked that clunking and sqweek in the front end be checked. after driving it, they informed me that the rubber top mounts on the macpherson struts were split and needed to be replaced. they said it was a common problem and they had replaced a lot of them. it cost approximately $350. i have owned 9 front wheel drive vehicles in the past 18 years and this has never occurred before. i think toyota is trying to get by without fixing that should probably be classified as a defect. this product should be recalled and fixed.

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. *ak 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. *la

Driver & passenger's side window makes rattling/bumping sounds when opened or closed . also, when car is carrying 4 adults. the vehicle suspension sags to a point where the tail pipe and possibly the fuel tank, occasionally comes in contact with the road while the vehicle is in motion or when vehicle rolling over the smallest speed bump or exiting driveway. *jb

Vehicle's engine failed and caught on fire.*mr the consumer was traveling on the highway when the engine caught fire. dealership indicated the consumer was the one responsible for the fire. they stated the cause was: lack of oil, which caused the bearings to wear out. throw rod, #3 bearing rod spun and caused it to break the rod. it went through the block and allowed oil to cover the engine compartment and ignite, starting a fire and melting some of the compartments. *ph *jb

While driving at highway speeds, a clicking noise was heard and then smoke started to come from under the hood. the vehicle lost power. the consumer viewed flames under the hood. *ak *scc *jb

Consumer states that vehicle would accelerate without warning dealer notified.*ak

On 11/26/2002. i was rear-end while stoping to make a left turn. the car hit me from the rear, which caued the drivers seat to break on impact. i was at a stand still! the drivers seat should not broke and fell back which caused lower back injury. *ak

On april 2003, the consumer bought 4 bridgestone tires, model potenza p195/70r14 dot- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 weeks later, on 4/21 while driving at 65 mph, the front left tire blew out and tread separated. again, on may 22 the right rear tire blew out while driving. manufacturer notified. *ak the consumer requested reimbursement of the rim(s), wheel cover(s), hub caps, and a replacement of the tires with another brand. *scc *jb

Three of four michelin tires experienced tread separation, resulting in erratic and dangerous behaviour of the vehicle, a 1999 toyota camry. tires were purchased in december 2001 from sears, who only would pro-rate the tires. the dot #s for two of the tires are 2xj9 dmx 2001 and 2xj9 dmx 1901. i did not retain the dot number from the first tire that failed, as i thought that it was an isolated incident. however, three of four tires failed, indicating that there is a manufacturing problem/defect. luckily, the separations were detected before any obvious damage was caused and before any blowouts occurred. they did, however, result in dangerous behavior of the car, especially on wet or snowy roads.the camry was used as a family vehicle and did not experience any unusual use. tires were inflated properly and checked periodically. the first tire failed in approximately april 2003, the second in may 2003, and the third in july 2003. fourth tire showed no obvious signs of failure, but was replaced anyway.*ak

The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the front air bags failed to deploy. *mr *ts the driver was injured. *jb

Defective replacement tires. after one year, the tires began causing vibration in the car. an independent service center and the tire sales center confirmed that the tires were defective. so far, 3 of 4 tires have been replaced. *ak

Consumer states that while she was driving heard a popping sound, then saw white smoke, soon after that she saw black smoke.she got out of car, and saw sparks coming from under the vehicle, then fire started coming from the engine (front of the auto) part. the fire department was called, and when the fire was put out, the fireman said that it might have been a mixture of oil getting on the hot motor which started the fire.*ak

Consumer stated that it will be hard to open the front driver side door from the inside. dealer notified. *ak

Problem with both front driver and passenger windows coming off track and not going back up all the way. it has been repaired by the local toyota dealer 4 times.three occurences were covered under warranty and the last occurence the cost was split. *ak

I purchased four new bridgestone "potenza re900" tires for my 1999 toyota camry le sedan from costco wholesale (72800 dinah shore dr, palm desert, ca 92211 (760) 202-1362) in early may. two weeks later while driving to morning church (approx. 45 mph) i heard a large "boom" and discovered the left rear tire had exploded. i drove to the nearest gas station where they installed the same model spare tire. i returned to costco and they replaced the spare with a new bridgestone potenza re900 tire. last saturday evening about 6:00pm (june 21, 2003) while driving home to palm springs on highway 10 at approximately 55 mph, i heard another loud noise and discovered another bridgestone potenza re900 tire had exploded. luckily, someone stopped and replaced it with the spare so i could get home. again, i returned to costco where they replaced it with another bridgestone potenza re900 tire. in my opinion, costco's manager, aware of the problems with this particular tire should have: 1. immediately pulled them from the inventory so that this model could not be sold to other customers 2. reported this costco management... who, immediately, should have pulled them from the inventory of every store 3. reported this incident to bridgestone/firestone 4. reported this incident to the nhtsa. what should be my next recourse of action? i look forward to receiving a prompt response concerning this very serious matter. sincerely, mildred madsen. *jb 1370 adobe way palm springs, ca 92262 email: [email protected] phone: (760) 323-4683. *jb

Electrical system wiring malfunctioned. this resulted in all electrical operated components failing and being inoperative, while driving. *ak there was breakage of the wires that occurred in the wire pack which crossed between the side of the trunk and the hinge of the trunk cover at the point where the wires were flexed due to the opening/closing of the trunk cover. the problem was not immediately found due to no visible deterioration or damage to the wire pack covering at or near the point of breakage. the broken wires were ultimately found by using a faulty locator device. the problem occurred after the items were placed in the trunk, the cover closed and the vehicle was in motion. both the front and rear side windows(which were closed at the time)could not be lowered, the sunroof (opened at the time)could not be closed, the speedometer, tachometer, and engine temperature indicators were all inoperative. *scc *jb

The vehicle had a problem for over a year with the throttle cable sticking. *ak the throttle sticking was intermittent. the consumer felt the 4 cylinder engines should be recalled as the 99 toyota camry v6 engines. (recall # 01v012000) *scc *jb

When hit at 15mph in the front center of the vehicle air bags did not deploy. dealer notified. *ak

My 1999 toyota camry needed it's second clutch replacement. the first was at about 33k and now another at 78k. why are the clutch going so fast. we have another vechicle 1993 acclaim with 170k. we have driven manual all our life with no problems untill this toyota. *ak

Sometimes the vehicle did not start. the vehicle had been to the dealer five times for the same problem. the dealer replaced the spark plugs on 5/3/2003 and the vehicle continued to experience the same problem. *jb

Driver's side rear seatbelt failed to retract in october, 2002. replaced by toyota of durham. on another occasion, the passenger's side rear seatbelt failed to retract. *tt

The power windows would not raise or lower when the power window button was pushed from either consoles. the vehicle also experienced problems with the sun roof. *nlm

Several times oil would backup into the engine or excessive oil would be used. when the consumer pulled into a gas station the vehicle caught fire and exploded. the cause of the failure was questionable and the dealership needed to replace the engine. *nlm

Water leaked into the vehicle although the doors and windows were closed. *nlm

1999 toyoya camry. *nlm

It appears that a good portion of camry and solara (both cars share same platform) owners are experiencing a clunking noise that occurs in the front. what does it take for nhtsa to extend the power of consumers to get toyota to admit to its fault, and take full responsibility? tsb#: su00299 tsb#: 012199 tsb#: su00100 given that the massive amount of 1997-2001 camry's sold, i am confident that there are many frustrated owners who wish to have this problem resolved at the expense of toyota motor sales. some owners have experienced the problem early, within the 3yr/36k mi. warranty period, while others are left in the cold to pay about $300 to pay for the repairs. considering that this is a manufacturers defect and not primarily wear and tear, i believe toyota motors corporation has the obligation to extend its warranty to address this issue. under what circumstances can the nhtsa do to protect consumers against design flaws and defects such as this one? *nlm

My camry has 30,000 miles on it and it is falling apart! the screws have fallen out of the doors three time and the toyota dealerships only solution is to put silicone in the screw holes which now causes the the doors to squeak. the car is dragging the ground as a result of poor struts. i continue to get the run around with the manufacture. *nlm

Driver power window came off track and was fixed under warranty. passenger power window came off track dealer fixed after warranty for cost of $80. passenger window came off track again fixed by mechanic 1/2 dealer price. both rear window motors failed and replaced at cost of over $400. each. toyota superceded the original part with a new one. apparently a known defect with no recall. passenger window came off track once again. next car may not be toyota. *nlm

The engine light illuminated on the dashboard. the dealer replaced the sensor, however the problem recurred. *jb

The vehicles engine siezed due to oil gel. *nlm

The vehicles air bag failed. *ak *nlm

When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor and caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. *nlm

After parking my car and placing it in park, it suddenly launched forward crashing into a restaurant. i am certain that it was in park. are there similar reported incidents? could this be related to nhtsa campaign id: 01v012000.*jb

When the brakes were applied, the brake pedal went go to the floor, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.*jb

The engine stalled. *jb

My wife was driving down a busy four lane highway at 45 mph when the airbags deployed for no reason. she received first and second degree burns to her right hand from the chemicals in the airbag. she was able to keep control of the vehicle. toyota has been notified via e-mail, no response. *nlm

The vehicle hit a patch of black ice and went into a spin, the vehicle hit a highway sign, a fence, and then a tree, and the air bags failed to deploy, consumer suffered injuries. *jb

Brake failure. *dt

1999 toyota camry driver's door handle broke off on opening the door (without using excessive force). this could be a hazard if someone needed entrance to the car in an emergency. the handle is a surprisingly thin plastic. the toyota mechanic told me it was a known problem. an independent repair shop said the same.

The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the air bags did not deploy, consumer was injured.*ak *jb

Engine failure. *ak

The driver side door handle broke off in consumer's hand.*jb

1999 toyota camry - for no apparent reason started on fire as i was driving on the highway - pedal felt like it collasped and fire appeared instantly giving smoke straight at driver & passengers barely making the right side of the highway before completely totalling car

Evaporative control system: vehicle purchased new. at 43,219 mjiles check engine light came on. dealer test forund defective vacume contro valve. dealer replaced at a cost to me of $85.98. at 49,597 miles engine check light came on again. dealer test reveled leaking charcoal canister. dealer advised replacement would cost $438.54. dealer indicated part was not a warranty item.

Toyota does not fix their cars properly. i brought my 1999 camry in for a repair to the steering column, they "fixed" the problem, but put my steering wheel back on incorrectly. the dealership is hard to deal with, and toyota home office, will not get involved, as they state that each of their dealerships are individually owned and operated.

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While driving on a downward incline, the consumer switched the gears to down shift when the vehicle completely shut down. all systems failed. the dealer was notified. ph scc

The brake pedal when applied would stop less than an inch from the floor board. after many attempts, dealership replaced a faulty booster, which seem to eliminate the problem. *tt *jb

While traveling 35 mph and as a result of a vehicle crash air bags did not deploy, resulting in injuries. please provide further information.*ak

While driving on interstate hwy water pump failed causing timing belt and idler to also fail and damage to oil pump.

While traveling on the highway the battery exploded and acid spilled all over the engine compartment. the dealership is aware of the problem. mr

Front seat padding on the back rest is matted down, resulting in backside gets into bottom closure of seat, which irritates while driving

Taken vehicle for routine maintenance at filling station. mechanic noticed all four brake rotors were cracked. owner informed not to drive until repaired, but owner drove vehicle. mechanic finally contacted owner to bring vehicle in for brake rotor repairs. ts

While driving at 45mph and with no warning consumer could hear a loud noises coming from engine. then vehicle shut off, causing consumer to pull over. dealer notified.*ak

Consumer was locked inside of vehicle and without prior warning electrical door lock will not open. dealership is aware of problem. consumer was informed that the only problem the dealer could find, was that the battery needed to be replaced.*jb

Air bag light will come on and stay on, contacted dealer, and ealer tried to fix air bag, but the remedy did not work. second time consumer took it back to try to get it fixed. consumer has had vehicle in shop thrree times. contacted dealer. *ak

Consumer states that while driving the air bag light stays illuminated. cause unknown dealer notified.*jb

While driving 45-50 mph and without warning applied brakes and anti-lock brake system did not function, resulting in a collision. driver sustained minor injuries, and vehicle was totaled. *ak during the accident three passengers were injured also. *yh

While pulling into a parking space vehicle suddenly accelerated, jumping the curb and crashing into a building.*ak

Specks in windshield are causing poor visibility and nd affecting consumer eyes while driving during the day. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further infromation.*ak

Consumer stated that engine check light keeps coming on sporadically while driving. vehicle been to dealer on fourteen occasions, and is still at the dealer. *ak

While traveling at 45 mph, another vehicle traveling in front of consumer's vehicle suddenly stopped. consumer rear ended other vehicle. none of the airbags deployed. please provide any further information.*ak

Vehicle was involved in a right side frontal collision , speed was not determined. upon impact, frontal air bags failed to deploy. feel free to provide any further information. *ak

Brakes are not working properly, causing extended stopping distance. there is noise coming from the brakes.*ak

While driving at 45 mph consumer's vehicle ran into another vehicle that was stopped at a red light head-on. upon impact, none of frontal air bags deployed.

While driving 45 mph consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath hood, vehicle was towed to mechanic that indicated water pump had bursted. please provide further details.*ak

Consumer noticed a rattle while driving. notified dealer, and informed consumer that strut rod needed to be replaced. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

While driving 5 mph, vehicle stalled. stopped vehicle and got out, and vehicle caught on fire. dealer contacted.*ak *jb

The insured stated that smoke was coming out from the engine area. claim number 18-0283-122. *yh

Claim number 52-2382-276 - while traveling northbound, consumer noticed smoke was coming from underneath the hood, the wiring harness was cause of fire. *tt

Claim number 13-7035-944 - engine compartment caught on fire due to leaves and sticks that may have been put there by an animal. *tt

(18-0457-786) insured was driving and noticed smoke coming from the hood of vehicle, engine had caught on fire. *jg

(18-0457-786) insured was driving and attempted to stop but brakes failed, trying again, the brakes locked up. *jg

When the insured pulled the vehicle into the road, another vehicle hit the right front side of insured's vehicle, after the impact, a fire appeared to have started from the passenger side and started to smoke then ignited. claim number 52-2323-385. *yh

While driving at state speed limit and without warning vehicle caught on fire.*ak

While parking vehicle right tire came off the rim. mechanic stated tie rod needed replacement. *ak

While driving 20-25 mph had rearended another vehicle, and air bags did not deploy.*ak

While driving, the insured smell smoke, the insured then pulled over to investigate the smoke smell and discovered that flames were coming up to the windshield.*jb(claim#11-3646-015)

While driving, the vehicle caught on fire, no repairs have been done to the vehicle.*jb(claim#20-5411-606)

While driving, there was a loud sound and vehicle lost all power, smoke began to come through the vents, the driver and passenger exited the vehicle, the fire started in the engine and burned to the back seat area.*jb(claim#48-5188-694)

At highway speeds vehicle stalled out and died without warning. after inspection of vehicle mechanic discovered that engine locked up due to lack of lubrication.*ak

In a frontal collision at 15-20 mph air bags did not deploy, causing injuries to driver and passenger. dealer has inspected vehicle and will repair it. *ak *jb

Problem with 1999 toyota camry: in trying to pass a vehicle on a country road, the engine literally blew a hole. the rpm was just a little over 4,000. thankfully, there was no vehicle coming from the other side and the other drivers on my side quickly slowed down to let me come back to my side of the road. otherwise there could have been a major accident. *tr

Consumer states the cruise control fail at 70mph causing and accident and the air bag did not deploy. dealer notified ts

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While driving outside sidewall on left rear tire blewout into several pieces. contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing they could do. *ak *slc

Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a side street traveling onto another street,and without prior warning, vehicle took off and hit two vehicles. consumer had feet on brakes, and vehicle continued to move. dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer also experienced this same problem a year ago, however was able to pull over and stop vehicle, for this last accident, dealer replaced gasket and cleaned throttle body. *slc

Vehicle will jump out of gear into neutral while traveling at any speed. dealership examined vehicle, and informed consumer that cable running from gear shift to transmission assembly is exposed to environmental elements, causing transmission to jump out of gear. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Brakes would wear out excessively. vehicle would skip along road when brakes were applied. prior to problem, had work done on brakes at 7,000 miles. mechanic indicated 5% of brakes were left. had to replace brakes the first time. currently, replacing brakes again. *ak

Vehicle stalls intermittently at any speed and possibly due to fuel pump which blows a fuse. please provide further information.*ak

Fuel is being pushed through the air check valve in california smog system, which is allowing fuel to flow onto engine components that heat up during operation of vehicle. there will be puddles of fuel under vehicle when it is parked in one position, which could be considered a fire hazard. dealership has been contacted and refused to assist the consumer. please provide any additional information/attachments/photographs.*ak

While driving about 25 mph consumer hit edge of a bridge head-on. upon impact, neither airbag deployed.*ak

Vehicle has an alignment problem, it's taken in approximately every 10,000 miles to be adjusted. front alignment on passenger's side always goes bad first, then on driver's side. dealer thinks it's consumers driving, and does not see it as a problem. *ak

When applying brakes they grind and make noise. dealer replaced pads. but, grinding sound persisted. dealer adjusted brakes, still noisy. currently, dealer said that all toyotas do that, and they could replace brakes with after market brakes to remedy problem. *ak

While traveling about 5-10 mph consumer was involved in a head-on collision,and air bags did not deploy. contacted manufacturer, and manufacturer gave consumer telephone number to their attorney. *ak

Consumer was at a stop sign, vehicleaccelerated forward when taking foot off brake, when placing foot back on brake, the vehicle accelerated backward. damages were done to a vehicle in back and to the consumers vehicle as well. dealer found nothing to be wrong with cable. recall 01v01200o. *ak the dealer replaced cruise control accelerator cable. *yh

Within 32,000 miles vehicle has gone through 2 sets of tires due to poor alignment. vehicle cannot stay in alignment or straight.*ak

A fading brake problem on 3 occasions. brake pedal will go to floor , for a few seconds there were no brakes, but eventually they will catch. *ak

Brakes squeak/ pull to left and warp. also, cd player doesn't work, had 4 cds replaced/ springs in side of sun roof are broken and make noises, and regulator replaced inside of windows. dealership is aware of problems. *ak consumer states that brake rotors have been turned at 9000 and 27000 miles, each time rotors are turned the brake pads have been replaced, however problem still occurs. windshiled has a film like covering which makes it very difficult to see out of. goodyear tire p205/65r15, dot m6urredr228 wore out prematurely. *slc

When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop pedal traveled to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. also, consumer heard noise coming from front end. front brake pads were experiencing excessive wear. *ak the brake pads failed at 12000 miles and again at 16200 miles. the consumer is concerned about brake safety on long trips. *yh

Consumer has to take vehicle into dealership for brakes every three to four months. there was a grinding noise at this point. dealer is aware of the problem, brake pads have been replaced several times due to premature wear, master cylinder was out of adjustment, rotors were replaced. vehicle stalled due to water pump failure the water pump came apart and broke the timing belt. *slc *ak

When put in park, and before consumer shuts off engine, vehicle surges forward, happend 3 times, once it went through a garage door. dealer cannot find cause. *ak

Consumer's vehicle was struck from rear at 50 mph, pushing vehicle into another vehcle in front. upon impact, neither air bar deployed. dealer has been contacted. *ak front and rear ends of th vehicle was considerably damage during the accident and passenger was injured. *yh

When vehicle was totalled in a crash, hit on the passenger's side first, vehicle changed direction and hit a pole head-on. there was no deployment of frontal or side air bags. please provide any further information.*ak

When making a stop brake pedal would go to floorboard to make a full stop. please provide further information. *ak

Excessive wear of brake pads and front rotors; at 10,000 miles dealer had to replace front rotors and pads. currently, at 21,000 miles, problem reoccurred. problem with headlight not aligned. dealer informed that vehicle met manufacturer's specification and nothing else could be done. also, water pump failure. dealer notified, and repairs being made. *ak consumer states that the transmission fluid is not good and toyota refuses to test the fluids. *slc

Brake problems emerged prior to being told that power booster and master cylinder were bad. also, had no brake pads, and had to have rotors turned. vehicle at dealer for repairs at this time. *ak

While going up a hill heard a loud noise when vehicle was changing gears. also, when driving in reverse. dealer has been contacted. technician stated transmission needed to be replaced. please provide further information.*ak

Vehicle was involved in an head-on collision at 25 mph. there was exstensive front end damage, but air bags did not deploy. toyota has been contacted.*ak *slc

Recall 01v012000; accelerator cable housing could be deformed at cruise control actuator to throttle body connection. consumer is experiencing this problem.this vehicle not included in recall due to vin. please give any further details. *ak

When putting vehicle in reverse car will jump backwards, and consumer is very scared to drive car. *ak

Headlights are very dimmed, dealership is aware of problem, consumer feels the lights are too far back. *ak *slc

Bottom of driver's door is very sharp which caused driver to receive five stitches. *ak

Firestone tires on toyota, camry 1999. front passenger's side general hp 400 as tire blewout. tire size, 20565r15. general was contacted.*ak dot#acur2v1468. *slc

As consumer was getting into vehicle something between driver's seat and floor caused a severe cut on her lower leg. *ak uncovered sharp metal on seat adjustment tract injured the driver. *yh

Consumer was traveling about 30mph in a intersection and had the right away, another vehicle was turning and veered into consumer's vehicle. upon impact, dual airbags didn't go off. mechanic of a private station told her that there were bad sensors inside of airbags, and that was why airbags didn't go off.*ak

When brakes were applied in a panic stop, pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused a collision/ minor injuries. upon inspection of vehicle by the dealer, it was discovered that calipers were defective. dealer has replaced rotors/pads and calipers.*ak

Brakes have worn out every 3,000 miles. brake pads and rotors had to be rerplaced by dealership. brakes went out again, and dealership refused to replaced them.*ak

Consumer was traveling about 55mph on the highway, she applied gas pedal to speed up, and vehicle started to roar and slowdown. consumer was trying to get over to the shoulder of the road, but vehicle stalled and was hit by oncoming truck. vehicle was in the shop for a month and a half. mechanic told consumer that she needed a new transmission. *ak

Ongoing problem with air bag sensor light coming on. vehicle has been in / out of dealer's shop on four occasions, and problem is still unresolved, even after dealer replaced the air bag equipments on 5-26-00. feel free to provide further details. *ak

Vehicle was in a front left side offset crash at 40 mph, and air bags did not deploy. dealer has been contacted. driver suffered a concussion, and some fractured ribs.*ak

While driving another vehicle was coming head-on, causing consumer's vehicle to run off the road and hit an tree head-on at 20 to 25 mph. upon impact, frontal airbags did not deploy. driver suffered injuries to back/neck and left shoulder. dealer has been contacted. *ak

While driving on city street and approaching a green light, another vehicle coming from the opposite direction was making left turn, and hit consumer's vehicle head-on, and neither airbag deployed. *ak

Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at approximately 45-50 mph, and both air bags failed to deploy. driver received whiplash in neck and lower back. dealer / manufacturer notified. provide further details. *ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. manufacturer has been notified. *ak *ml

Vehicle struck a utility pole head-on at 50 mph. upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. no injuries was reported. dealer was not notified at this time. feel free to provide addtional details. *ak

While driving west bound on 84 50mph in the middle lane, a 1989 honda impacted consumer's vehicle on front wheel on passenger's side, dragged vehicle into a concrete wall. upon impact, neither airbag deployed. contacted dealer . *ak *ml

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45mph, and the airbags did not deploy. also, seat belt did not retract, resulting in minor injuries. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak

Struts have a diminished capacity, causing vehicle to bounce. noise dies down when the brakes are applied and bottoms out . dealer has inspected vehicle on three separate occasions, and has not been able to correct or duplicate the problem. *ak

Rear strut is causing vehicle to act up. when the vehicle is 3/4 full, vehicle will make a thumping sound. especially when backing up & accelerating. dealer knows of problem. *ak

While making a turn at a light signal another driver ran a red light and hit the driver's side of the car at the left front air bag censor at about 50-57 mph. air bags did not deploy. *ak *ml

Engine check light intermittently came on/off. dealer notified, and was unable to correct the problem. *ak

While driving on the higway at about 70 mph consumer hydroplaned into a spin and hit a wall head-on, consumer was thrown from the wall into a tractor trailor. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. dealer said consumer did not hit hard enough. *ak

While pressing the brakes vehicle continued to travel also, brake would pulsate. dealer has been contacted, can't reproduce the problem. please provide further informaton. *ak

When brake pedal was applied it went straight to the floor, giving no response. it was like pedal was never being pushed. vehicle was still moving at full speed, and would not slow down, resulting in a rear end collision. dealer has been contacted.*ak

Vehicle experiences ongoing problem with headlights unableto adjust properly. left side always appears to be adjusted too far down, more then the right side. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on five occasions, and nothing can be found wrong. *ak

While driving 60 mph vehicle had a direct frontal impact. driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy which did not protect the occupants in this crash. *ak

On incline or hill ,when taking foot off brake vehicle will begin to roll backwards about 20 feet, causing safety hazard. *ak

Consumer's wife was driving when she ran into the back of pickup truck and the airbags did not deploy, but the seat belts disconnected, causing the consumer's child to be thrown forward and hit her head. also wife's left upper arm was injured on steering wheel. *ak

When applying abs brakes a loud noise occurs and extended stopping distance occurs. dealer can not identify the cause of the problem. please give any further details. *ak

While driving 30 mph vehicle had a frontal impact and driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, not protecting the occupant in this crash. no prior problems. manufacturer is not willing to inspect the vehicle. please provide further information. *ak

When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, and has to be repumped in order to stop the vehicle. also, dealer replaced the master cylinder. *ak

Consumer feels a vibration, especially noticeable on passenger's side. upon removing the steel wheel rims and putting on alloyed wheel rims vibration stopped. general motors steel wheel rims are not perfectly round. *ak

While driving on the highway consumer heard a loud ban. ,after pulling over consumer noticed there had been an explosion and fire. *ak

Consumer encountered a front end collision which pushed the front hood back towards the windshield. both driver side/ passenger's side airbag's experieced no deployment during collision. passenger of the vehcile suffered a fractured sternum. *ak

Sunvisor was flipped down to be used. it failed to stay in place. when making right or left turns, would hit driver's head. vehicle was out of alignment. been to dealer & informed by mechanic it was characteristic of vehicle. the problem would disappear after 500 miles. the wheels were not balanced. at the dealer 4 times for wheels. both rear wheels could not be balanced.

Vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in a minor collision. driver sustained minor injuries, and vehicle was totaled. manufacturer has been notified. *ak

While driving in wet conditions down a hill and when trying to slow down at about 10 mph, brakes seemed to give way. consumer had to press foot all the way to the floor before vehicle would stop. car stopped midway before intersection. *ak

The toyota dealer service center where they installed the car alarm, they had to cut the firewall seals which caused the exhaust fumes and any other fumes to enter into the vehicle, which may make occupant to feel sick. please provide further information. *ak

The front headrest is too big, disabling the driver's rear vision, which could cause a vehicle crash. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

Steering column is loose and vehicle steers to the right. *ak

Consumer was driving when a stone barely touched the windshield and cracked the windshield. *ak

Consumer had a defective gas tank. when she bought the vehicle it was fine. as soon as the gas tank is three quarters full it makes clunking noise. when dealer test drove vehicle it had almost no gas in the tank. gas tank wa sreplaced with a tank from camry on 13/08/1999, and it still does the same thing. *ak

An electrical engineer tested the original bumper of the 1999 camry and was able to ignite the bumper by a pocket lighter within 45 seconds. please provide further information. *ak

The driver's side door latch would keep sticking. happens when door is either locked or unlocked from outside or inside. *ak

Was driving vehicle 350mph & had rearended another vehicle. upon impact, neither air bag deployed. air bag light remained on. informed by police that vehicle not driveable. *ak

When the brake pedal is applied it goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, before it comes to a complete stop. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Airbags didn't deploy during a collision. *ak

While at a stop, another vehicle rear ended the camry going about 30 mph, and driver's seatback broke and flew backwards which may have caused injuries. please provide further information and vin#.*ak

While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire under the hood on the left side. the fire was put out by a other family member. the vehicle has been totalled. please provide any further details. *ak

While driving at 25 mph took foot off of the brake pedal and vehicle accelerat consumer applied the brakes again, and vehicle kept accelerating. engine check light came on and won't go off. also, driver's side shoulder belt wasn't working.*ak

When the vehicle is at a complete stop the brake pedal will go to the floor. the dealer has inspected the vehicle. *ak

At times when wearing boots, the plastic covering which is located between the gas pedal and the brake pedal, could interfere with pedal application which may cause an accident. *ak

When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a loud noise coming from the rear brakes. consumer replaced rear brake drums. *ak

While driving at approximately 45 mph vehicle was involved in head-on collision. upon impact, dual and side airbags did not deploy which could have resulted in injuries. *ak

Driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed while driving at 40mph without any reason. driver was knocked out, and the vehicle went over the divider and was hit by 2 other cars. dealer has vehicle. *ak

There is distortion in the windshield. when driving during the daytime. this causes a terrible strain on driver's eyes, and results in headaches. the dealer has been notified, but is not sure what can be done to solve this problem. *ak

When driving at slow speed there is a groaning noise coming from the suspension due to strut rod failure. owner told there was a suspension problem and that toyota is looking for a fix. *ak *ml

All of a sudden vehicle went full throttle, causing owner to lose control o vehicle and crashed into another vehicle then into a brick wall. applying brakes had no affect on stopping vehicle. the problem was reported to manufacturer. *ak

While driving in a 50 mph zone attemping to change lanes, driver rear ended another vehicle that was stopped in the road. there was no deployment of the driver's or passenger's side air bag. the front of the vehicle was caved in, the windshield was broken, the passenger's side door and sun roof was buckled. the 1986 cadillac was totalled. please provide any further details.

While driving at 25 mph vehicle accelerated, brakes were applied and pedal went to floorboard. vehicle went into an intersection and frontal impact into a house. dealer contacted and is not aware of the problem. vehicle will be repaired at owners expense. (2) air bags did not deploy upon impact. problem still exists. *ak.et.

The brakes seem to loose its power assist at low speeds, they feel much the way if the engine was shutt off and greatly increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, often the loss of braking will put the vehicle into an intersection or other dangerous situations when trying to accelerate from a stop or when stopping suddenly, also when stopping normally then try to press harder on the brake pedal, there is an extended stopping problem, consumer does not believe the problem is with the abs, however dealer unable to duplicate the problem and states its just like fact that the vehicle has abs.*jb

Consumer tried to install a child safety seat into the vehicles rear seat, vehicle was designed with switchable seat belts and when the child seat becomes secure as to not move an inch either way the switchable seat belt releases. *et

1999 toyota camry (vin # [xxx]).july 7th ,2002 , the water pump failed and caused the camshaft belt (timing belt) and other belts and pulleys to be damaged. the standard toyota water pump is warranted for 60 months or 60,000 miles. since my car is only 40 months old and has only 41,562 miles, it falls well within the coverage i have checked the internet page for the national highway traffic safety administration web page( www.nhtsa.dot.gov) and for this year and model. there are many reports of this same event occurring. i have contacted toyota case # 200208090013. i have contacted the customer center about 15 times to supply all the necessary paperwork and support documents they requested , but they refuse to document why the case was denied. this case also connects to odi number 765034. dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Have to actually go back to dealer 4 times in one year for the same isc valve problem, everytime this valve go wrong my car will not start!! i dont understand why they need to be replaced so often! cost $370 for the valve. dt

This seem to be a common problem to 1999 toyota camry. isc valve just die off for no reason and no signs of any broken . car can not be started when this valve is defected. even if car can be started, it will be very shakey. dt

Check engine light goes on and sometimes goes off by itself. computer analysis indicates an oxygen sensor is bad but item is under warranty for 96 months or 80,000 miles. problem started about 40,000 miles. toyota says the warranty is good only in those states that adopted ca standards, i.e., ny and ma. other states warranty is for 36,000 miles. problem did not surface until 40,000 miles. original and send purchase of cars was in virginia but toyota chose to put a ca sensor. i have no voice in va or sc emission standards. problem now is when check engine light is on, is it the sensor or something more serious? the toyota warranty policy is arbitrary and capricious since most toyota's are sold outside of ca. can you help me?? ts

01/2001 - 03/2001 4 wheel abs. intermittent occurrence of the following: abs functioning or brakes operating when brake pedal is not depressed. notice while driving on highway, car starts to vibrate excessively from unneeded braking. the problem goes away as driving continues. after 1 incident took car to a repair station because i needed to apply the gas pedal to go down hill to keep car going at speed limit (where usually car will roll at speed limit). car put on racks and found brakes were extremely hot. all wheels could not be hand turned. after brakes cooled problem was able to drive car normally. had 4 occurrences of this in last 3 months. took car to dealer and problem did not occur. dealer said there was no sense is taking things apart when there were no symptoms. 03/2001 took car back to dealer 3 weeks later. latest experience was that brakes were now failing. pedal went low when applying brakes. dealer said brake fluid was contamintated and warranty is now void. dealer mentioned that 1 week earlier another car came in with contaminated brake fluid. dealer says that due to contamination, they need to replace almost entire braking system (calipers, lines, master, abs sensors) this was estimated at over $3,000. told dealer to try and only flush brake fluid. he said could do this but they would also need to replace the master since brake pedal was going low. dealer also said that they (toyota) would not be responsible for any brake failure that occurred following this compromised repair alternative. dealer called later and said front rotors also need to be replaced because they are beyond tolerance for resurfacing. agreed to the change. (total cost of repairs: $1,000) 09/2001 the car operated fine for almost six months. notice that at around the 60 mph range, vibration starts to occur. appears to be the early symptoms of the abs starting to function without depressing brakes (again). imo problem is the abs starting to function by itself. problem stopped *

Turn signal blinks very rapidly when headlights are turned on. speed returns to normal when the steering wheel is turn. signals operate normally when the headlights are off. i've noticed this on my father's 1998 camry and on another driver's camry (1998-2001 model?- same body style as mine). i'm afraid the signals will stop working, which is especially worrisome in traffic or at night.*ak

Additional info to odi number 765034 - shop mentioned that the water pump damaged caused scrapping on the engine block. since the engine block is made of an aluminum base his concern was that the marks might cause a crack to occur. he said no leaking was seen at this time but i want to put on record that damage was made to the engine that might cause problems in the furture. this scraping was due to the water pump failure that was noted in the odi number 765034 questionnaire. this info was also mentioned to toyota in a certified letter but i have not received any response yet from toyota.

On 9/8/2001 i had the 30,000 mile maintenance performed on my 1999 toyota camry. on july 7,2002, the water pump failed and damaged the timing belt. i had to replace the water pump, timing(camshaft belt) , several additional belts, idler , tensioner and anti-freeze. labor and parts totaled $710.44. this is the 5th occurance of a water pump failing on a 1999 toyota camry with under 45,000 miles that was reported on this web site alone. the powertrain warranty covers the water pump for 60 months or 60,000 miles. i have sent a certified letter to toyota , which they have received but have not received a response from them. the water pump should last more that 45,000 mile and with the number of failures that have occured, there is a trend that there is a problem with this part.*aki

There is a sqeak coming from the front end when i go over small bumps/dips in the road. toyota recommended the replacement of tie rods, which did absolutely nothing. the noise continues and has increased in severity. the air conditioner smells when using it. it smells like mold. i have taken it to the dealer, but all they do is spray it with frigi-fresh, which only masks the smell for a short while.*ak

This is the second power steering pump that has failed on my toyota camry which was purchased new.the first pump failed at 7,800 miles and now the front seal is leaking on the replacement pump at 76,243 miles. this is unacceptble. *ak

Car was being driven on a gravel road. the inside of the car filled with smoke rapidly and without any previous indication of problem or warning. all gauges registered normal. driver exited the car and saw fireballs falling from under the hood. the car was totally burned and was a total loss. the main point is that there was no previous problems with the car and it had been maintained per the manufacturers specs. we are not sure of what caused the fire, but had to be related to fuel since it burned so fast. *ak

Driver and passenger airbags did not deploy following frontal collision with another vehicle which totalled our vehicle. *ak

Driver and passenger front airbags failed to deploy when camry hit another vehicle at an approximately 30 degree angle at an estimated 35 miles per hour. the passenger side front fender hit the driver's side front fender of the other car.*jb

Engine makes loud clicking noise; dealership said it may be oil gel problem. *ak

Engine sludge issue continues even after repair and proper maintenance. *ak

The engine has been emitting a strong burning smell for almost a month. after driving, a have a headache and feel dizzy for several hours. my wife refuses to drive the car. two weeks ago, the dealer claims he removed a plastic bag from the exhaust system, but the smell continues with the same intensity. the smell exists in the passenger compartment while driving and standing in several places at the front hood with the ignition turned off. i took the car to the dealer again yesterday; they claim plastic is still burning its way through the exhaust system. not acceptable.*ak

Problems with uneven tire wear, brakes, car vibration, and bumpy suspension since new. several attempts to get it corrected, including new pads, and tires 2 times each, but no luck

I bought this car as a used "programed car" in february, 2000. it has approximately 35,000 miles on it. it has driven just fine up until february 24, 2002. it all of a sudden started to have clear liquid like smoke emit from the rear exhaust pipe. i had just filled the car up with gas. i was able to get the car to my mechanic the next day. my mechanic told me that i had a "blown head gasket". this is very, very unusual for toyotas. i have owned toyotas for over 16 years now, and have never had this type of a problem in a new car. after my mechanic has the opportunity to go over the car, he confirmed that it was indeed the "head gasket". i asked him what would cause a "head gasket" to go out on a fairly new toyota? i have always been very prompt with my general upkeep on my cars, regular oil changes, tire rotations, and other necessary filter changes. my mechanic said, it's a good posibility that the head gasket could have been defective. he asked me to check with someone to see if there has been a recall on any 1999 toyota camarys. is this the type of information that i can get from you, or do i need to contact the corporate headquarters for toyota? please call or e-mail me you response as quickly as possible. time is of the essence.*ak

Had i not gotten my family out of the car promtly and taken all appropriate actions, the results of the fire could have been much worse. fire investigator stated oil dripped onto exahust manifold after explosion causing fire. i wonder, could a drip shield have prevent the fire? i was feathering the accelerator when the engine blew-up. could the combination of feathering and higher speed have caused an control situation that caused the explosion? it looks like the part failed in a rotating part of the engine. what would have happened if the part failed in a different direction; would ther have been any risk to passengers or pedestrians?*ak

We bought this vehicle as a toyota certified user car. since purchase we have replaced the entire brake system twice and and rotors/pads three times, due to grinding noises, pedal vibration and premature wear. in speaking the with service manager he indicates that there are no reported problems, but after visiting your site -- i'm convinced there is a real problem. please help. *ak

Premature disc pad failure- left pads 0% , right side pads had 60% remaining. complained to dealer at 11k miles that brake light was on. they wanted to charge me for brake service that they said was due at 7,500 miles and would not add fluid without charging. i refused it as being quite preposterous! repair cost me $75. *ak

Abs braking system engage immediately upon braking with no impending skid resulting in increased stopping distance and dog being struck. pavement was dry and i could have avoided the accident if the car did not have overly sensitive abs brakes. i compained to the selling dealer about this when the car was new and was told this is normal and not a problem. the abs has activated on several other occasions when it shouldn't have cause loss of control but no accident. abs should be reprogrammed to only activate when there is an impending wheel lockup. *ak

On 2 separate days, the brakes have semi-failed, ie., when depressed, they did not stop the car in the normal distance, but did eventually bring the car to a stop about 2-3 carlengths beyond expected stopping point. no other factors contributed, ie., pavement was dry, circumstances ordinary. very frightening, lucky to have avoided an accident, particularly the second occurence in heavy traffic! between incidents, all worked normally. have had car in to a dealer (after second incident), brakes worked on, certified as safe. concerned because found similar complaints on nhtsa website that were not resolved by dealer repair! *ak

Accelerator stuck , car shot forward, hitting townhouse on street. airbags did not deploy.*ak

This problem involves the buildup of oil sludge in the 1998-2001 toyota v6 products. apparetnly they redesigned the v6 engine so that it would fit in the sienna van. in doing so they created a design flaw that creates sludge in the engine. apparently the design flaw causes the engine to run to hot also causing valve seals to leak. the result is a fairly new car that smokes, burns 1 quart of oil a week, and builds up sludge in the engine which i am told will ruin the engine if i keep driving with sludge build up because the engine won't be lubricated properly. many others are reporting this sludge problem. in the 1999 owners manuel it says you can change the oil every 7500 miles. which people did. these customers that followed this guide line instead of the 3000-5000 mile oil changes which should be recommended now have oil sludge. i called my honda service rep who told me toyota has a fix for the overheating problem which they do not want the general public to know about because than they will have to fix thousands of cars. he said the engine does not breath properly and that they have an upgrade to the breather - the positive crank case?? he said if i can prove to toyota such an upgrade is available they will fix it but will deny any knowledge otherwise. i submit that toyota should have to repair the vehicles that have gotten sludge from this defect while under warranty and that toyota should be forced to do a recall and install the upgraded part so that their engines breathe properly. toyota refuses to honor my warranty on replacing the valve seals and rings which will cost me about $3200. the least they could do is install the fix into my engine so if i do get it fixed it won't happen again. toyota has changed their 2001 owners manuel telling people to change the oil every 5000 miles so they know the direction to change it every 7500 miles will not work for thei esitb because i have sludge and t of lyd thgit otherwise. isienoice lkhe haspd satoyota even has.

This car is a lemon. i have had five integrated relay's replaced and now it is out again. the headlight or the dash lights will work, but not both at the same time. toyota said it was because i had a non-factory alarm installed. they replaced the alarm with a toyota alarm and replaced the relay and it burned out the following day. they can't find the problem. the air conditioner has had a musty smell since the car was new. they spray the vents with "frigi fresh" and it's fine for a few days and the smell returns. they told me to spray simple green in the air intake once a week. that's a pretty poor remedy. the transmission will not hold on any incline. sometimes the car will pull into the garage by it self and other times it will roll into the street. it depends on it's mood. the car lack power. some days the car is peppy but most days it's a old mule. i went through arbitration and toyota just keeps replacing parts instead of replacing the car. it's sits in the garage now because is not dependable. i think there needs to be an in-depth investigation and recall of the 1999 camry.*ak

I was driving sountbound with 2 other passengers, we were all belted in. a car in the northbound lane cut across traffic into our southbound lane at that time i had no where to move so i applied my brakes her car proceeded to accelerate to apprx 40-45 mph and hit us head on. we had injuries bruises, neck injuries and the worst a broken sternum. at know time did our airbags deploy during this accident. i have contacted toyota corporation and they said we were not hit hard enough for the airbags to deploy end of dicussion. toyota has given us the cold shoulder and more or less not to bother them about this. i would like to know how come if we were hit so hard the airbags did not deploy. the police at the scene along with others were also concerned about the airbags not deploying and also they informed not to get into the car because the airbags could deploy at any time. the autobody shop is also concerned with the airbags but toyota will not return their calls. if you could help in any way it would be greatly appreciated. thank you for your time, cyndy pitassi. *ak

As we were driving on the freeway, going appx. 55 m.p.h., we heard a loud bang towards the rear end of the car. then, our car started swerving from lane to lane as if we had no control over it. i could have hit several cars. but, soon i got the car into the right shoulder. we got down to see the left rear tire's steel belt had ripped off and the tire was bald. the bald tire caused thte whole car to swerve.*ak (dot number: urmw-203 tiresize: 19570r14s)

Engine seized up at 31,920 miles. dealer states car needs a new engine because sludge was found in the oil pan, indicating poor engine maintenance. i have complete maintenance records on the vehicle, but toyota is not interested in seeing them.*ak

Brought camry new 1999 replaced rear brakes at 9776 miles as well as rear drum told this was normal, 17472 complete front brake job, at 17472 miles replaced complete disc brakes, mounted two tires and had 4 wheel alignment, brought two more tires at 13724 miles, then 2 more tires at 29054 miles, once again wear and tear normal must be driver, another front brake job at 29981 miles and cleaned and adjusted rear brakes, then at 37738 miles rear tire worn and front tires chopped, at 38685 miles warrented brake pad front brakes and machined rotors at 40230 4 tires brought and installed, adjusted strut mounts, at 44016 miles adjusted and tightened front calipers and warranty for bearing set, conn. this car is a lemon and feel that you should not have to replace tires times 2 and brakes times 4 with only 44016 miles on car to date clb. *ak

Letter and attachments forthcoming via us mail. no safety defect listed. *ak

On 6-16-01, i was on my way home when my car suddenly lost power. i wasn't able to stop the vehicle. in order to stop it, i had to apply the emergency brake. i had the vehicle towed to the dealership where i purchased it from. it has been there ever since. i found out today that the water pump froze up on it and broke the timing belt. the salesman who sold me my car told me that he has heard of many owners of the camry who have experienced the same problem that i'm experiencing. he told me that the car is pretty much unsafe, so i traded it in and bought a corolla today. i had no intention of trading in my car. i would like to know if toytoa knew about the failed water pump/timing belt in their camrys'. and if so, why didn't they let the public know about how dangerous this could be? i leased my camry and toyota is making me pay for remainder of the lease. therefore, i am paying two car notes. i would like for them to reimburse me for the money i lost in this deal.*ak

While driving on a long distance drive, my 6 years old daughter was in the rear left seat with her seat belt on. she pulled the seat belt all the way out to lay down and take a nap while restrained in the seat belt. while asleep she had taken her hand out of her seat belt and the seat belt was wraped around her waist. when she woke up, in order to free herself form the wraped seat belt, she unbuckled her seat belt while the seat belt was still wrapped around her, this is when the problem happend. the seatbelt's retraction system only retracted the seat belt in, making it tigher and tighter around her stomach. the retraction system did not let her loosen the seat belt. in further effort to free herself, she lifted herself and the seatbet became tigher around her stomach. i pulled along the highway to free her from the seatbelt, but the retraction system did not allow me to get the seat belt loose. i did not have any pocket knife with me to cut the seat belt. i finally flaged a motarist who had a pocket knife and cut the seat belt and freed her. the seat belt had become so tight that she had gotton injured all around her waist and stomach. if this had happend with a smaller child it could have easily kiled the child if not helped in time. *ak

When ignition is turned on, engine fails to start and "engine light" comes on. manual says when this happens take it to dealer immediately. this happens without any pattern and may not happen again for a week or two. i took it to stevens creek toyota, 4202 stevens creek blvd, san jose, ca 95129. they could not reproduce the problem and could find nothing wrong. warranty not complied with because they can't diagnose the problem. sometimes it takes 3 -5 tries before the engine starts. *ak

The remote entry system fails to work. it does not permit access to the car or it leaves the car unlocked. since this is a random failure the car becames extreamly unsafe for my wife to park at work.*ak

Driver seat broke into a reclining position during rear impact collision - after being pushed into two other vehicles, for front end impact, neither no airbag deployed - i am concerned that had the vehicle impacted me harder and come into the back seat a little more, the reclining driver seat would have resulted in severe head injuries if not worse.*ak

Four times in for premature brake wear, two times in for vibration at highway speeds and three times for warped rotors that seem to be happening every 8000 miles.*ak

No summary found for abov evehicle. *ak

On three occasions 10/27/00,01/15/01, and 3/19/01 the same problem has occured with my vehicle. my car is currently in the dealer for the 3rd time. on the first occasion the dealer stated that there was no problem found and that they cleared the code. on the second occasion the dealer declared on paper that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and provided a rental car. on this occasion they replaced the coil pack. i have not heard from the dealer yet regarding the issues currently at hand. on all 3 occasions the car has died. this is an extreme safety issue. i have been driving on the freeway at 65 mph and the car has died. i have gone to turn a corner and the car has died. i have gone through an intersection and the car has died. when i go to start the car there is no power and the maximum speed i can drive is approximately 15mph. both times i have almost got into a major accident do to this problem. i am extremely concerned for my safety and the safety of my family and other drivers on the rode.*ak

The brake pads, rear drums/rotors had to be replaced on a toyota certified used vehicle. the repair person inquired as to whether i was driving the vehicle with the emergency brake on because the rotors/drums were" melted." when the brake pedal is applied, there is a very loud groaning noise.*ak

I am a little displeased with my 1999 toyota camry. i bought it as a certified used car with 19,300 miles. already, i have shelled out 450.00 for the replacement of the rotors, disc pads, and assembly. the drivers side window had failed before, and i had them replace the whole assembly. the dash lights just failed recently, as well as one of the rear lights burned out in nov. i logged a complaint with toyota cust. service center, but i still feel that this car is a lemon. what new 1999 car with 30,000 miles has had this many failures? please send me any other info that might pertain to this, or any info you hear back. itr would be greatly appreciated. i don't want to be taking my car in for major service every year!!!

Brake pads are wearing out prematurely. when brake pedal is applied the brakes make a loud vibrating noise with poor stooping effect. most of my driving is highway yet the brake wear out as if i apply them constantly. dealer has acknowledged that brake wear has been erractic with car, yet all they recommend is replacing brake pads and resurfacing the rotors every 10000 to 15000 miles. i've replaced the brake pads twice since i purchased the car and need to replace them again soon since they are worn again. in general, the brakes on this vehcle function poor at best with premature wear out of brake pads and drums.*ak

Since car was purchased the brake pedal on many occasions has dropped to the floor pan fo no appearant reason. this problem occurs at both highway speed and in-city speeds. i have to pump the pedal a few times for it to maintain brake pressure. if i keep my foot on the pedal long enough it eventually drops. *ak

Abs too sensitive for road conditions. slightest variation in road condition causes abs system to go into panic mode braking. on many occasions the car would not stop because of road was wet under one tire and not the other. current winter conditons cause abs system to brake erraticly even though there is no reason for the brakes to be pulsating like they do or for the brakes to vibrate so loud to cause the driver to panic . i dread driving this car for i don't know how the braking system will react. *ak

The front headlights do not illuminate road properly. they have been adjusted by the dealer at least four times. the lights still do not illuminate the road properly and are a safety concern. front suspension shakes aggresively (often at highway speeds) making driving very dangterous. several attempts to correct by dealer. problem still occurs. all four tires wore completely out in less than 12,000 miles. front end pulled strongly to right. dealer tried to corred several times. front end now pulls to the left. rear end "bangs" and "bottoms out" often while at speed. dealer suggested that this safety concern is "typical" of this car. the transmission has failed to hold car while on an incline at least twice. was not able to duplicate for dealer. rear door has never closed properly. dealer has attampted several reapirs. door still "creeks and pops" when opened.

Running on 3rd pair of front brake pads & 2nd front rotors @ 29k mi. groaning noise when braking from high speeds app. 50+ mph regardless of pressure on brake pedal

The car is producing heat, but somehow obstructed to get into the car. so is is freezing for the first 10-15 minutes into the trip. i am told that there is no problem. what should i do ? *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

We have several problems with this car. the car hesitates when you take off. the dealership has had it (this will make) 5 times since march 31,1999. they have had it for weeks at a time. the brakes make noises when they are applied. they said they replaced the vents but we still have a problem with them. we still, after all those times in the shop, have the same orginal problems as before we ever went to the shop. we have found out that they have even lied to us when we were buying the car. they told us it was a limited edition and it isn't. they were the orginal owners, they were not. they won't give us the name of the orginal owner. (found this out during arbitration) there are several things wrong with this car. and can't find any help on the situtation. please advise.

Multiple times car will not start. the only time fialed at dealer suspect part was the alarm system. replaced alarm but problem can back 9 months later.

Loud noise when braking kind of an airplane landing / braking toyota said that its normal... abs deployees often in dry pavement or reversing down hill or of a parking lot. *ak

While driving at approxiametly 35 m.p.h., when brakes were pressed they went down to the floor resulting in a rear end crash. the air bags and passenger seat belt did not work. the crash was reported to the police and insurance company. the inspector stated that the airbag and seatbelt was ok. the dealer is replacing the master cylinder, frozen calipers and brake pads because of uneven wear. the injured passenger suffered a concussion and sprained wrists.

While driving at a rate of approx. 35 mile per hour the brakes went down to the floor which resulted in a back end collison . the passenger seat belt and the air bags did bot work. accident was repoted to police and insurance company. inspector stated that the seatbelt and airbag was ok. the car is at the dealership having amaster cylinderrepalced, frozen calipers replaced and brake pads replaced because of uneven wear.

In 30000 miles we have replaced front rotors twice, pads 3 times, and tires twice-toyota has told us this wear is normal

I am having problems with the brakes, taken it back 4 times, they glazed the roters. i cannot make safe stops. breaks are grinding. asking for help be for fatality told over and over nothing is wrong. they are wrong. i paid $1500.00 for certified warranty and they still won't fix my brakes.

Serious unsafe vibration at 60mph and up. dealer has replaced tires 3 times, balanced the tires 5 times and performed alignment. still has problems. had a highspeed balncing performed to no avail also.

This doesn't happen very often, and when it does it's just briefly.

Driving from home when engine check light came on. car was purchased at 29500 and charcoal canister needed replacing with only 35000. *ak

Vibration in steering wheel and body at speeds between 40 and above/ growning noise when brakes are applied at moderate speeds. *ak

Oil light came on, took to station added oil, had oil changed w/i 2 days told pcv valve bad, had changed, car smoked, took to dealer told oil in valves could have been antifreeze in oil or when told oil was changed it was not, maunfacture says improper maintance will only cover $1000 of approx. $4000 repair. oil changed at least every 7500 as recom. in manual. should be fully covered by warranty. *ak

Front disc brakes had to be replaced within 13 months of purchase of new auto. complained of noise est. 6 months before. wear nosie noticed at 21500 miles

Pushed the accelerator, no response from the engine. engine would spontaneously rev- without accelerator being touched. after a 2 hour rest period the car was again driven the same problem occurred. the rpm would rev without the accelerator being pushed, after about 50 feet the engine check light came on. the gas pedal would sometimes engage the engine so we were able to travel a short distance. it was unpredictable as to when the accelerator would work. it would sometimes kick in while the rpm's were reving and the car would jerk forward. i felt it was unsafe to drive. as we were shutting the car off to load it on the tow truck when thecar was shut off, and the keys were still in the ignition, the automatic door locks repeatedly went off- in a rapid motion about 20 times until the keys were removed. the car has been towed to a local dealer. *ak

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak

The power windows in the front on the driver and passenger sides go off track and will not come down. my dealer said this happens all the time on the 1999 camrys but there has been no recall. this is dangerous in the north east in bad weather. it also makes us vulnerable to a car jacking or theft. my dealer said he fixed but windows but it has happened again. why doesn't the government order a recall. what happens after my warrenty is over? there is a real design defect with these cars, so why isn't someone doing something about this? what about the hours on end that i must waste waiting for repairs and the lost hours of work. who is suppose to reimburse me for lost pay?*ak

The parking brake light illuminates whenever you turn left or right. sometimes it even illuminates at acceleration. *ak

Airbags failed to deploy in a crash to destroyed the entire front of the car.

Vehickle was equipped with with power control mirrors as stated on widow sticker. however, power controlled mirrors failed. toyota has not resolved to this date. *ak

Vibration and grinding sound thorugh steerting column particularly when tight turning right; sporadic sound of a sprung "rubber band" through steering column; on 4 or 5 occasions steering wheel momentarily bound up (did not unwind) took minimal pressure to return wheels to straight. *ak

I have returned my car to the toyota dealers on four occasions,three times for a vibration in the steering wheel and body, toyota has told me this is normal for this vehicle and proceded to put used tires from a demo with 5000 miles on to my vehicle, i then lost the power steering completely due to pump failure.i told toyota i would file for arbitration and they told me when they receive the forms they will then try four new tires and rims as a last time repair. i am not happy with toyota and believe if this vibration is normal then toyota needs to do a recall and make necessary repairs. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Tire blowout at a low speed. *ak( dot number: )

Vehicle rolls backwards on any sort of incline. the transmissions will not hold the car on a hill even when the transmission is in drive. dealer stated this was a "normal operating condition. the transmission has zero drag for best gas mileage and is not designed to hold car without throttle pressure." the dealer has not been able to correct this problem. *ak

When the brake pedal is applied in an emergency situation, it goes to the floor and causes a rumble, before it comes to a complete stop. dealer has been contacted.

Brakes moan loudly. toyota service replaced and sound is minimized. mechanic commented this a problem for 1999 camrys. since replaced, sound is minimized but still there. dealer did not state problem during buying process.

Vibration at speeds of 40mph and higher. vibration most apparent at 60mph and higher. when steering wheel vibrates, car feels unsafe/unstable. vibration is very apparent throughout the car. hands shake and can feel in arms and legs. vibration causes my lower back to hurt everytime i drive it. never had back problems before. dealer states that they reblanced the wheels. claims the vibration is the road. however, no other car i've ever driven has had so much vibration. can even see passenger seat constantly vibrating. have taken the car to the dealer three times. second time dealer states that they rechecked the wheel balance and phase matched front tire. left car at dealer for three days they did not even look at the car. dealer refuses to repair the car. help! help! help!

Major "bottoming out" problem when car is carrying 4 adults. vehicle actually bangs down onto pavement when rolling over the smallest speedbump or exiting driveway. dealer notified & replaced front struts 9/16/1999. have yet to "test" new parts. airconditioner reeks of strong odor since 1st use. reported to dealer who used a spray in the aircon but system still smells strongly. have not reported abs brake situation to dealer as this has occurred 3x. have never had abs brakes before & thought it was "normal." if stopping very suddenly, entire vehicle shudders and vibrates. has not happened recently as a short-stopping situation has not arisen. do not know if brake/vehicle shudder is normal?

Steering wheel starts to vibrate at speeds between 65 and 68 mph, and usually stops beyond that range. it does not seem to jeopardise the safety but is worrysome and annoying considering a brand new car of this make.

Unexplained acceleration in 1st and 2nd gear at 2800 rpm. the car will not stop in a safe distance.

Windshield has tiny air pockets that cut visibility when sun or bright light comes through. windshield has appearance of very old glass. accident feared.

Driver's side window makes rattling/bumping sounds when opened or closed. dealer contacted. claims to have received numerous calls with same complaint for '99 camry.

Dealers has evaluated problem 3 time, tried balancing tires w/no results.

On 5/29/99, i applied the anti-lock brakes to avoid a collision with a vehicle that cut me off on a highway. immediately, the car swerved across the highway violently and spun in 360 turns twice before being hit by two cars and crashing into a jersey barrier. not only did the anti-lock brakes fail, but the steering locked up and none of the airbags (front or side) deployed. the car was totaled. my fiancee and i sustained minor injuries. a driver of another car hit us and crashed into the jersey barrier, sustaining significant injuries.

The check engine light came on in may of 1999 they then replaced the transmission and the entired computer system. now the check engine light is on again.

A "known problem with this model" with "parts on national back order" is that the driver's window track is apparently disfunctional and has to be replaced. i am unable to roll down the driver window after 3 months of ownership on a new car. *ak

Series of six or more violent swerves into adjacent lanes initiated by swerve to avoid pothole. control loss was inappropriate to maneuver, posing significant danger.

Windshield was scratched when bought. dealer try to polish out but couldn't so replaced windshield with oem glass. replaced glass has extreme distortion and waviness when look out towards rearview mirror and passenger side. took back to dealer and they ordered new windshield. had same distortion. dealer ordered more windshields and had same distortions. contacted toyota customer service. now customer service and area rep telling me all toyota camrys have this distortion in glass and is considered a "common item" instead of a defect. have checked aftermarket glass and most seems to have some distortions to a varying degree. this distortion is not just at the edge of the windshield and is distracting when driving and could possibly affect safety. is this a common problem in new vehicles? my previous vehicles did not have this distortion. glass technician calls it "cross grain distortion". *ak

The vehicle after cruise control was set reponded with a continuing of sudden acceleration. none of the operational control selections/accelerate/ set/coast/off/resume and accelerate. when activated would not alter the cars internal control. the engine was turned off, then turned back on and still nothing happeneed. the automatic gear shift was moved to neutral and the engine went immediately to high rpm's (above 5,000 rpm). there were two incidents of sudden acceleration that on 2/03/99 one was on the freeway. the second was in heavy traffic flow just after peak hour. weather and driving conditions were very goodto excellent..

I was stopped waiting for a vehicle in front of me to make a left turn. i was hit in the rear by a 1996 nissan maxima traveling in excess of 40 mph. the impact pushed my camry into the rear of a 1989 ford in front of me. my camry made contact with the ford on my driver's side front directly near the airbag sensor in my front left bumper area. upon impact by the nissan in my rear, my driver's seat collapsed backward, causing me to slide forward underneath the dashboard and steering wheel. the seatbelt failed to properly tense up, causing me to injure my right knee and my abdomen. i was the only driver injured in this 3-car accident, but the extent of my injuries has not yet been determined. both the airbags in the 1996 nissan deployed properly, as well as the airbag in the 1989 ford, even though it was only hit from the rear by my camry. toyota usa has been notified of the incident, and has assured me they will inspect my vehicle this week. obviously, i believe strongly that the airbags should have deployed, and the seat should not have collapsed backward.

Began with a ticking sound from under the car. the ticking sound was audible while the car was idling, and after the car was turned off. this problem has been going on since 2/99. i took it to dealer 3-23-99. technician said it was normal to occasonally hear this noise while idling, because of the heat produced by the catalytic converter. although not normal for it to continuously make the noise throughout time the car is on. technician said he would order an entire new exhaust system for the car. the parts are in, and replacement is scheduled for march 31, 1999, at evans toyota. i was told it was safe to drive until then. *ak

Strut started to make a clicking sound. dealer found strut leaking, and replaced it. clicking continued so dealer made modifications to strut tower. *ak

Dealer has informed me that the charcoal canister assembly has been a persistent problem. new parts are being manufactured. my car has been in the shop for 2.5 weeks already after three attempts to fix it. *ak

The steering wheel vibrate during acceraltion at all speeds. the steering wheel vibrates at normal driving conditions at all speeds. the vibrations are at the greatest at speeds greater than 50 mph. the car was brought back twice to the dealer and each time it was dismissed as rounding of the tires. to this dat ethe car has approx 5600 miles and the vibration continues

Steering wheel vibrates when speeds of 65 mph and higher,dealer has attempted to repair 4 times and problem has not been repaired.

Brakes wore prematurely. nlm

Air fuel sensor failed and caused the check engine light to illuminate. *nlm *jb

Consumer was informed that the rear brake shoes needed to be cleaned and adjusted, both rear and front brakes were worn and needed to be replaced, consumer was then infomred by an independent mechanic that the front and rear brakes were still good.*jb

Consumer stated the check engine light illuminated, when accelerating from first gear the vehicle would not move and the engine rpms went high, the dealer diagnosed the problem as a malfunctioned solenoid.*jb

Consumer states the steering squeaks when turning, the dealer found lower steering column universal dry and noisy, the dealer lubricated the lower steering column joint.*jb

Consumer stated when driving at highway speeds, the vehicle would shake, the dealer found the tires were chopped and unevenly worn.*jb

Consumer stated at times the drivers window would get stuck, the dealer could not duplicate the problem.*jb

Consumer stated the left blinker was flashing faster than normal, the dealer replaced the bulb.*jb

Consumer stated brakes would make a grinding sound and pulsate after driving for awhile, vehicle has been to the dealership on several occasions concerning the hydraulic system, the dealer has replaced the front rotors, as well as front and rear brakes, due to them being worn.*jb

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.*jb

Consumer also complains that while driving about 45-55 mph, there is a hesitation and slight vibration in the vehicle. *jg

Consumer had mechanic check the hand brake, complaining it feels loose. *jg

About every 6 months, the brake light illuminates. *jg

Consumer was informed that the brakes needed to be replaced.*jg

Consumers vehicle started making noises, so consumer took vehicle in for inspection. it was said to consumer there may be a gel substance in the fuel system occuring from lack of maintenance. there was not any gel but the service department refuses to complete any engine work untill consumer shows proof of maintenance for this vehicle. *jg

During an accident, air bags failed to deploy resulting in head and facial injuries to the driver, the vehicle was a total loss. nlm

Vehicle caught on fire, the initial inspection indicated a fire occuring in the engine compartment of the vehicle, the fire originated at the exhaust manifold heat shield, the fire transferred from this area to the front and to the interior portion of the vehicle, it was finally determined that the loss resulted from the separation of the air conditioning suction line at the evaporator, allowing refrigerant and pag oil to be expelled on to the exhaust manifold, igniting and resulting in the damages observed.*jb

Service engine light illuminated due to a failed charcoal canister. *yh

Consumer states on several occasions when there is two or more passengers and some luggage, the vehicle suspension sags to a point where the tail pipe and possibly the fuel tank, occasionally comes in contact with the road while the vehicle is in motion, consumer states that the vehicle bottoming occurs when the vehicle bears a load far below any maximum specified weight, consumer has been trying to get the coil springs replaced by manufacturer but has had no luck, he has been told by delaership that there is no problem with the suspension after the vehicle was completely unloaded, even though the service technician admitted that the vehicle appeared low, he then stated that consumer overloaded vehicle.*jb

The vehicle experienced sudden acceeration as the consumer shifted the vehicle from reverse to drive, the consumer pulled the emergency brake but the vehicle continued to accelerate and the engine began to smoke as she applied the brake and turned off the engine, the vehicle hit a fire hydrant and came to a stop, the consumer contacted the dealer about recall 01v-012 but was told that her vehicle was not included, consumer believes a wider recall may be necessary. nlm

Consumer was involved in an accident where the vehicle was struck from the front and rear, however the airbags experienced no deployment. *slc

Brakes have experienced grinding noise on several occasions, the dealer has replaced the pads but the problem reoccured, finally the consumer was told that a pin was off-shift and that the problem was resolved, consumer opened arbitration case. nlm

Water pump burst and belt popped. nlm

Vehicle was involved in an accident when there was a brake failure, dealer found the calipers to be defective and replaced the brake pads, rotors, and calipers, in the accident, the airbags experienced no deployment and the seatbelts did not work, passenger sustained injuries. *slc

The cooper tires (sears steel belt pi 95/70r14) on the vehicle all were defective, one tire experienced tread separation while driving. *mjs

General xp2000gt tire failed due to small wood sliver in the sidewall. *mjs

Brake fluid low and adjustments not correct causing the brake light to illuminate and excessive wear of the brakes repairs completed 11-99. nlm

Brake fluid low and adjustments not correct causing the brake light to illuminate. nlm

Window tracks failed. nlm

Window tracks failed. nlm

Transmission slipped and unexpectedly engaged causing car to lurch forward. yh

Brake system failed on two occasions due to failure of the (1st failure) abs valve and (2nd failure) master cylinder leakage. the systems are designed to engage if one unit fails, then other will engage, which did not happen. mjs

Windshield wipers experiencing failure during inclement weather due to grime and bugs on windshield. *yc

On two occasions the glass window on the driver's side fell off track causing window to malfunction. *yc

Rotors & brake pads were replaced. *yc

Brakes failed, replaced and failed again within six months of ownership of new vehicle. mjs

Window came off track on four occasions. mjs

Two tires have been replaced. mjs

Roof leaked. mjs

Windows came off the track several times. mjs

Brakes failed on two occasions.mjs

Moon roof leaked. mjs

Power steering pump failed causing leakage which resulted in smoke. *yc

Rear brake drum defective.

Shock absorbers that are designed for vehicle are not adequate causing rough ride over segmented road bumps. mjs

Headlight switch does not alter headlights regardless of position.

Sudden acceleration resulting in an accident.

No deployment of airbag in accident.

Indicator for the position of the gear shift is located on the floor and is impossible to view most of the time due to its' small size and is indistinct due to reflections in the plexiglass ocover on the console.

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Applied brakes and pedal went to floor, reapplied brakes again and pedal went to floor and struck another vehicle. this has occurred 4 times previously, after each incident, i reviewed abs stopping procedure to be sure it wasn't me. my sister was present during 1 episode. *ak

Check engine light on since 150 mi. reset, failure recurred in 30 mi. no specific infromation from toyota about planned repair or date parts will be available for repair. *mjs