Six problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Camry. There was an oil leak inside of the oil filter. The vehicle was taken to an oil change facility where the oil filter was not installed incorrectly and caused oil to leak and damaged the engine. While driving 50 mph the engine over heated and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a different local mechanic. The second mechanic also informed him that an oil leak along with a damaged filter caused the vehicle to stall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.
Toyota customer and owner with unfortunate problems with my car driven normally in the ordinary course of the day as an elder. The electrical system has failed, the oil leaks, the floormat interferes with the accelerator pedal and sticks, interfering with braking experienced recently on the NY-CT highway. I paid to repair the electrical failure and oil leaks and still the electrical system as indicated for example by the dashboard which is continuously lit up, I. E. Is still not working properly. I wrote to Toyota motor sales, u. S. A. , inc. 19001 south western Ave. Dept. Wc11 torrance, CA 90501 nancy fein, vp customer service Toyota motor sales USA inc. , po box 10054 toldeo ohio 43682-4419.
I own a Toyota Camry 1998 model. The engine oil leaks non-stop. Several months back I received a notice of class action settlement with the Toyota company. It stated that all Toyota Camrys 1998 had an engine oil leak defect, and as per the class action settlement I could take my car to a Toyota dealership and they would fix this problem at their cost. Also, that if I had incurred any costs trying to have this problem fixed on my own, Toyota will pay such costs to the owner. Accordingly, I took my car to the dealership. They took the copy of the notice from me and informed me that it does not apply to my car. I was told that they could check and fix the problem, but I would have to pay for it. If this was the case, then why was I sent a notice in the first place to take my car to a dealership for the problem fix? this has been a very frustrating and embarrassing experience. This is my complaint, and I request help in getting this problem resolved.
The engine blew in my 1998 Toyota Camry. It had 12300 mileage and was well maintained with no prewarnings that there was any engine trouble. I had received a letter from Toyota corporation months prior to the incident, warning of oil sludging/gelling problems with this car model. The letter stated that all repair costs would be covered for damages caused by oil sludging/gelling. The Toyota mechanics informed me that the engine appeared clean - no oil sludging. But, they did not know why the engine blew. They informed me that the oil might have been low. However, I had just had an oil change performed two months prior to the incident and was not informed of an oil leak, nor did my oil indicator light ever come on. Even though they couldn't explain what caused the engine to blow, they would not cover any costs of repair.
Driving the Camry down the interstate when oil light came on. Within 2-3 miles I was able to pull off and as I rolled into a gas station the engine began knocking. When towed to a Toyota dealer they said the engine was ruined but claimed it wasn\\'t related to the well-known oil sludge problem. The oil had been changed every 3000-5000 miles and neither leaked nor used oil. The dealer had no explanation why the engine would so suddenly be robbed on oil that it would throw a rod and be ruined. I have since learned the engine has given so many problems that Toyota discontinued it (the 2. 2 4liter). Since I had to have a used engine put in (Toyota wanted $5300!!) I have no assurance that this engine won\\'t do exactly the same thing!!.
Engine failed due to oil sludging. Dealer told me it is my fault do to infrequent oil changes. They say I need new engine. I repaired myself so it is drivable,but still has problems. Some kind of knock and oil leak. I received letter stating Toyota will back there product, but dealer still will not help. Dealer is Toyota on nicholasville.