11 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 1996 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The steering sucks ive tried everything but nothing it still drives my sucks.
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that nothing was wrong with her vehicle when she took it to have an oil change. The mechanic performing the oil change stated that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that there was motor failure, however she states otherwise. The motor was replaced and now the vehicle shakes when started, sounds like a tractor, and she smells diesel fumes in the passenger compartment. The purchase date and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 14,000.
Several problems:faulty interior lighting,power antenna,brake noise,faulty power windows,main rear seal leak.
Complain I own a 1996 Toyota Camry that recently experienced an engine damage due to the build-up of oil sludge before 80,000 miles. My car has the same 2. 2l 4 cylinder engine as their Camry 1997-2001 models, which Toyota agreed to cover the cost of repairing those engines. However, despite the fact that my car has the same engine and it was produced two months prior to that time frame, because it is in a 1996 model, Toyota has refused to cover the cost of repairing it. There is no disputing that the failure of thousands of these engines as a result of a build-up of oil sludge can be attributable only to the fact that these engines are defective. As such, it is absolutely outrageous that Toyota should take responsibility for the repair of some of these defective engines and not others. Thank you for your consideration.
Took Camry to dealer (world Toyota) discovered engine sludge problem, entire engine needs to be replaced, cannot re-build. . Notified customer service twice at Toyota main office. Still have not resolved issue.
My 1996 Camry was recently diagnosed with a major sludge problem requiring a new engine after only 80,000 miles. The car has the same 2. 2l 4 cylinder engine that has been shown to be susceptible to this sludge problem, but Toyota has refused to cover the cost of repairing my engine under the "special policy" repair program that they implemented to address the problem with this engine. Toyota did not dispute that it was the same engine that has experienced this problem - instead, the ridiculous and totally illogical reason they gave was that their "special policy" repair program was limited to the engines manufactured during an arbitrary time period and the engine in my Camry fell outside that period by two months. In other words, they are fixing some of these defective engines but not others.
I have always made regular oil changes, however, there is a definite oil sludge problem. Didn't realize I had any recourse, but after other friends and family had complained about their Camrys, I did some research on the web, and low and behold I came across the exact problem many Toyota Camrys have had.
My car has 135,000 miles on it and I was recently noticing that it would run hard and not switch gears as smoothly as it once had. I took it in to a Toyota dealership to be evaluated and was told it had sludge in my engine probably due to infrequent oil changes I was then informed by the service advisor that it needed a new engine and that it would cost approximately $5000-$6000. I informed the advisor that I always had my oil changed as per the owner?s manual, and I requested a written estimate as to the exact details that formed the basis for this price quote. I was ultimately denied that information. The gentleman told me he would call me back and/or fax it to me, after which I received nothing. I called again, got his supervisor instead of the service advisor, and he explained that engine sludge was the diagnosis and that I could not get a written estimate because the exact parts needed could not be determined. He stated he would have to have someone look further into the engine's problem to give me the estimate in writing. I asked why this hadn't been done prior to the completion of the diagnosis that I ordered, and he then began stammering and informed me that he didn't have my file in front of him and he could call me back after looking into it further. He then proceeded to ask me if I was really willing to pay that much for an engine?. When I asked what my other alternatives were, he offered to transfer me to a salesman! I never received any further phone calls. It has been my experience that if I am not willing to buy a new vehicle, the level of service I receive decreases dramatically. I have since taken my car to another independent shop to have it repaired, where I have been able to get an explanation both in writing and by the advisor in conversation as to what exactly is wrong and what exactly needs to be fixed.
Sludge bill up in the enginge.
I have engine gelling that has led to engine damage severe enough that I will either need a new short block or new engine (according to Toyota). Even with all of the work that I have already had on the vehicle, the engine is not in proper running order and will take thousands of dollars to remedy the issue.
Original engine valve seals failed prematurely at 38k miles are were repaired by dealer under warranty. After another 40k miles the seals failed again. Dealer estimate for second prematuer valve seal repair is $1,000.