Radiator problems of the 2009 Toyota Camry

Four problems related to radiator have been reported for the 2009 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2009 Camry.

1 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2019

Purchased this car from drive time 10/2016. Last two years oil consumption in between oil changes has reached putting 4 to 10 quarts of oil in this car. Recently had gaskets, radiator, coil and sparks changed (10/2019). I now as of this day (12/21/2019) have the same problem (engine failure). Gaskets has to be replaced again. I was driving on city street when the engine check light and the vsc came on. I have complained to every one including where I brought this vehicle from. It appears I have no rights regarding Toyota and drive time and their unwillingness to correct their mistakes. I know this cannot be the case. Who is holding these entities accountable?. This car has stopped and I do not feel safe driving it. I have put more money in this car regarding this engine and I should not have to fight to get this corrected. This is a defect on Toyota's part and drive time for the sale of this car under these conditions. How are these people being held accountable and what are my rights which I know I have. Doing research there was no recall. Why not. I will be filing complaint with the state attorney also. Something needs to be done.

2 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2018

Engine failed while driving. My engine was rebuilt (4 pistons, rings and all associated parts) by a Toyota dealership due to oil consumption failure, less than 25,000 miles later my engine stopped running while I was driving with no indications (no lights, no smoke)at about 154,000 miles. 4,000 outside of the warranty. While driving the vsc and check engine light came on and the temperature gage went all the way down, when I tried to break to slow down the vehicle, the brakes did not work nor did the gas. I was able to move to the shoulder and let the vehicle slow down naturally until I popped the emergency brake. The vehicle has never overheated. Service rep said I lost compression due to a pressure building up in my engine, causing the head gasket and radiator to blow. Service rep said their is also a bad piston. Toyota service manager has not returned my call, corporate said they are partners with the local Toyota dealership and there is nothing they can do.

3 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the engine waring indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to drive rough and smoke. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed that the radiator had overheated and caused the engine to seize. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable. Sw.

4 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2009

Approx. 3pm car was parked, blockheater plugged in, unloaded, locked approx. 3:30pm neighbor informs us that car is on fire. Fire in front section of engine compartment. Approx. 3:45pm firemen and police arrive approx. 4pm fire extinguished, police interview me and neighbors. Rule out arson. Approx. 4:30pm car is towed to police compound. Mar. 2 insurance company contacted. Investigation proceeds with Toyota presence. Total write off. Mar. 23 preliminary report - indeterminate to much damage. Begin in driver front corner, in front of radiator.




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