Table 1 shows twelve common power train related problems of the 1999 Toyota Camry. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear slipping (three problems).
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. Read details...
While driving at a steady speed, the car (which is an automatic) went out of gear and slipped into neutral. As soon as I realized what had happened I jiggled the shifter (it was in d2) and the gear seemed to re-engage and I continued driving without any problem. This has happened a half dozen times. Read details...
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. Read details...