Eight problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2002 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2002 Camry.
The exhaust manifold on my 2002 Toyota Camry with 2. 4l cracked. It seems to be a common problem on these cars. My Camry only had a little over 60,000 miles when it happened. Other Toyota cars have been recalled for the same problems.
The exhaust manifold on my 2002 Toyota Camry with 2. 4l cracked. It seems to be a common problem on these cars. My Camry only had a little over 60,000 miles when it happened. Other Toyota cars have been recalled for the same problems. Brake need long distance.
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact stated she observed smoke from the tail pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed failure engine pressure that separated the engine bolts and caused the head gasket to failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Lb.
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that blue smoke was emitting from the tail pipe abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change and the mechanic advised that there was sludge building up in the engine and causing the engine to burn mileage extremely quickly. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 89,000.
I kept hearing rushing water coming from somewhere but nothing seems to be wrong. So at the end of November my car ran hot I took it to the mechanic and was told the thermostat may need to be replaced. I replaced it. It ran hot again the next day. Was told I had a coolant leak. To make a long story short I need an engine! stripped head bolts in the block, no not just a head gasket problem I was told the head bolts have let go from the block. I asked the mechanic for a write up of his findings: (paraphrased) the only option left is to remove the head, which requires an extensive disassembly (r and r cylinder head). After loosening the bolts in sequence, I notice the head bolts in the back of the engine are loose. From my experience in the field, I can confidently conclude that this only means one of two things: the bolts were left loose at the factory, or the bolts are stripped. ( I commonly have seen stripped bolts in the aluminum Cadillac north star block discovered through leaking coolant. ) next, I removed the head and sure enough, one bolt came out with aluminum in the thread. . . Thus indicating a stripped bolt. My theory: the placement of the (insulation) foam rubber piece between the intake manifold and the engine block created an uneven dispersion of heat, creating "metal fatigue" in the aluminum block allowing the head bolt to strip. ¿ I am very disappointed. Toyota is responsible, there's no preventative maintenance for this and my problem is not isolated. . . Look it up!.
The vehicle tail pipe had a sharp edge which cut the consumer finger while he was washing his vehicle. The consumer received a stitch to close the cut.
Tail pipe is too low to the ground.
Consumer stated while removing a stone from the right rear tire, he noticed the extremely low structure of the exhaust system, which is only 5 1/4 inches above street level at the lowest point, consumer feels the pipe could easily be punctured or otherwise damaged while ascending or descending a steep driveway or by hitting an obstruction on the road, consumer was informed by the dealership the design was inherent on all 2002 Camry's.