Emission Control problems of the 2000 Toyota Camry

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the check engine light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the charcoal canister of the emission control needed to be replaced. After the replacement, the check engine light discontinued illuminating. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 9/20/2006 -.

My check engine light has been on for more than a year. It would not turn off. Because of the smog check issue, I had to take my vehicle to the Toyota dealer for them to diagnose the problem. They charged my $80 just for the diagnosis. I felt it was a rip-off. They told me that my egr valve and vacuum switching valve have to be replaced. The cost would be $650. Since this has to do with emission issue, Toyota should be the one covering the charges. Apparently, this problem is prevalent among recent Toyota models.

Check engine light came on in my wife's 2000 Toyota Camry le, 4 cylinder. Dealer charged $72 for diagnosis and recommended replacement of charcoal canister due to emissions vent control system malfunction, code po 440. I didnt get it done. Did some research on the internet and see dozens of similar complaints from Toyota users. Cant Toyota correct this problem, as its obviously a design or manufacturing flaw?.

2000 Toyota Camry with 33,000 miles. The check engine light came on. Dealer said it was codes po440 po441 and po446. They said I need a new "canister and control valve" and it will cost $600. As I understand it, this is some kind of charcoal filed canister that deals with emissions. It would seem that this is a non essential part. It would also seem that this would have few, if any, movable parts and should last the life of the car. This had to be a manufacturing defect and could not be related to use of the car or the driver. The manufacturer should stand behind this part and replace it on a car with so few miles.