Four problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Defective engine in vehicle(1997 Toyota Camry le) leading to constant operative problems. The stated vehicle was requested for recall for engine malfunction last year and I had vehicle delivered back to bourne Toyota of3069 washington rd augusta, GA 30907 (706-868-5454) for technical service under recall. One day after recall work was done stated vehicle had to be returned now im faced with an engine replacment due to engine sludge build up. An problem that has not only been problematic in the Camry line but with the sienna, solara, avalon, & Lexus models as well. However bourne Toyota says that engine sludge build-up is my problem due to me not getting the oil changed enough. The oil was change on periodic intervals since recall work was done and this is just an attempt by bourne Toyota to deny my claim and bill for repairs. It well documented how Toyota owners are experiencing engine failure due to oil sluge build-up are being denied warranty claims, an act that I feel as an loyal customer is utterly irreponsible on the part of the Toyota and there dealerships as well. Im an school teacher on an limited income and I bought this car from bourne Toyota in good faith and this whole situation has caused me financial burden in car rental bills so I can get to work. I ask for any assistance or direction in investigating this matter fully.
My Toyota Camry's engine failed as I was merging onto a very busy freeway with my baby in the backseat. I was stuck on the shoulder of the fast lane for 2 hours before the tow truck arrived; my fancy driving is the only reason an accident was avoided. I had just received the letter about the oil gel and was going to get my oil changed the next day because the engine failed on my mother's birthday. Now both Toyota and my local dealer are telling me that my engine does not have oil caked inside the head so it could not be oil gel that caused my engine to throw a rod at 80,000 miles. When asked what could have caused it to happen they have no answer except sometimes that happens to engines and they want me to pay them a significant sum of money to open up the engine to find out if oil gel is present. If it is not the cause as they keep saying it is not yet I feel sure it is; I will have to foot the bill for a new engine at the dealer. Toyota also will not allow me to have the work done by an independent mechanic if I move the car and find oil gel is the cause. I have been without a car for over 3 months and have 2 small children and live in the country. Is the only way to detect oil gel a sludge on the head? I am so frustrated.
The engine failed and the vehicle would not start, the failure resulted in an explosion and a hole in the engine, the warranty on the car was for 60000 miles, the dealer refused to abide by the warranty stating that the oil was not changed properly resulting in sludge, the consumer believes the vehicles slanted engine could possible impede the flow of oil as it returnes to the oil chamber thus resulting in sludge. Nlm.
Possible engine failure resulted in fire under the hood. Nlm.