general problems of the 2010 Toyota Camry

I am reporting a serious safety hazard involving a 2010 Toyota Camry purchased from GA carz 4 less, llc through the govdeals. Com platform. The seller provided no disclosures of mechanical issues. Immediately upon receiving the vehicle, it exhibited violent engine knocking, shaking, heavy oil leakage, and repeated engine shutdowns. Two certified mechanics inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the engine has catastrophic internal damage involving camshaft timing system failure and severe internal wear. Both mechanics stated that attempting to operate the vehicle at highway speeds could have caused the engine to explode due to internal failure and pressure spikes. This was an alarming and dangerous finding, especially since the vehicle was advertised without any safety warnings or disclosures. Additionally, the carfax mileage in March 2025 was 193,653 miles, but the vehicle delivered to me showed over 208,000 miles—an undisclosed increase of more than 18,000 miles. This raises potential concerns regarding sustained driving after the auction despite severe mechanical issues. The seller listed the vehicle twice before selling it, suggesting possible prior knowledge of the engine condition. I later found numerous online complaints reporting similar instances of this dealership selling vehicles with severe undisclosed defects, indicating a broader safety problem affecting multiple consumers. The condition of this engine creates a risk of sudden shutdown, engine seizure, explosion, fire, and loss of vehicle control, which could cause serious injury or death. I am requesting that NHTSA review this matter, investigate the safety risks associated with these undisclosed engine defects, and determine whether this dealership’s practices pose a danger to the public. This complaint is being filed to prevent potential harm to future buyers and to document a serious safety hazard that I experienced firsthand.

1)the engine died upon stopping at the stop light,but was able to start again. The engine light & stability control light came on. The service dept replaced the battery and neutral switch was also replaced. 2) check engine light & stability control light came on again in the same situation. The technician suggested to remove the aftermarket alarm system for less than $1k(6hours of labor). I took the car to alarm installer to have it remove for a fraction of the dealer's price. This time I sought the help of bar agent. Who had not shown at the service dept according to the technician. I provided him all the receipt I had on hand. 3. Took the car to another mechanic whose diagnosis was the same as the dealers. Was advised to take it back to the dealer for they do not touch something that the dealer has started. Back to the dealer, they replaced the shifter as it was contaminated by spilt coffee by the previous owner. 4) still, the same lights illuminated. This time car was in their shop from July 20th I was called two times to come and pick it up. But when I got there, not ready yet. Today, I got there and was told that they could not do anything anymore. Either drive the car or towed somewhere else. My choice. How could I drive a car knowingly that it is not safe to do so. I was offered $7k( including all the monies I paid every time I drove off their lot. ) to trade in for a new car in which I cannot afford in the first place. Suggested to tow it back to the dealer where I bought it, Lexus of sacramento. Please advise.

My car has been using a large amount of oil in the past year. I want some suggestions.

My 2010 canry 2. 4l engine has been consuming 1 quart of oil monthly or every 1,000 miles. I woudl like Toyota to fix problem free of charge.

Engine consumes oil at an accelerated rate. Toyota dealership confirmed that the engine on the 2010 Toyota Camry se is consuming oil. They advised that there have been recalls on other vehicles however it skipped this vehicle year. Toyota has not provided an option for repair aside from dismantling the engine and rebuilding at my expense. Vehicle requires oil changes and/or oil replenishment almost every 600-1200 miles.

Like so many other Toyota vehicles; started using an excessive amount of oil ( @ one quart every 500 miles) at about 82,000 miles.

I’m not sure exactly when the problems with unexpected acceleration began with this car, but they are fairly recent. All occurred when the car was stopped or moving very slowly. I do not have very good recollections of the earliest of these occurrences, but I can remember the last three clearly. The first of these was in March 2015. I was driving in an area where the speed limit was 35 mph and had stopped for a traffic signal. I remember clearly that I had my foot solidly on the brake pedal; I had been making a special point of that as a result of the earlier occurrences. I felt the engine speed up, but the car did not move. The second occasion was on March 29th when I was driving in a residential area and had stopped at a four-way stop. I was waiting for a pedestrian (walking a dog) who was crossing the road on the opposite side from where I was stopped. I do not have a firm recollection of exactly where my right foot was positioned, but it certainly was not on the accelerator. Suddenly the car accelerated, heading toward the pedestrian. I was able to avoid hitting her by making a sharp right turn into the cross street and then bringing the car to a stop. The third occasion was on April 5th. In attempting to park the car in a lot near a grocery store, I turned the car into an empty parking space. I was pressing the brake pedal gently to bring the car to a stop at the curb on a median strip that separated my parking area from a similar one on the other side of the median. The car was just a few feet from where it should have stopped when it suddenly accelerated, jumped over the curb, and crossed the median, striking an unoccupied car parked on the other side. I was able to stop my car only after the crash caused some minor damage to the front bumpers of both cars.

Engine is consuming to quickly the oil.

The vehcile was stopped at an intersection attempting to make a left hand turn. The car was hit in the side front from the tires forward so the fluids and bumper were destroyed. Driver did hit the dashboard and no airbags deployed from the side curtain airbags or the front airbags. No airbags were ever deployed to protect the driver. When this car was purchased it was becasue of the safety of the airbags. . . Which were no help in this accident.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle is in the park position, the engine began to increase in rpms. After pressing on the breaks, the rpms are returned to normal. The failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was notified, and offered no remedy. There was no diagnosis made on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage 39,800.

My car was consuming oil. After each oil change for the past year the oil in my engine would disappear. I took the car back three times complaining about the oil disappearing. Each time, they would top it off with oil and tell me to drive it for 1000 miles and bring it back. Finally, they told me that I would have to leave my car and an inspector would come out from Toyota to make a determination if my engine could be repaired or if it would have to be replaced. The decision was made to replace the engine. Toyota told me that if my car had not been certified, the cost would be mine. They paid for it. This marked the third major repair on a 2010 Camry after driving it for 40,000. The rear brakes were sticking and the bearings in the front wheels had to be replaced prior to the engine blowing out. Ridiculous! absolutely ridiculous.

Would like to be put on record that there is a problem with the cam gear on this model. Vehicle was worked on once to repair cold start noise (aprox. 10 seconds). Fix lasted about a month and noise has returned. Sounds like no oil/lubrication is getting to cam gear area. Concerned that engine may become damaged because of this.

On 9/24/2013, I was at my way sister home come from work, about to drive off, when the car would not turn over it sound it was flood it so I let it sit for a while and it still will not start so I call the tow truck to come and get and take it to the shop to see what was wrong with it the engine check light came on that morning but it start up fine, but to my surprise it would not start again. Left it at the shop and they call me the next morning and said they check the senor as the computer code told them to but it wasn't the sensor. After further investigation they took apart the passenger side wheels to show me that the crankshaft fly wheel inside the engine was messed up and the sensor wasn't detecting it any more. I have 81000 miles on this 2010 Toyota Camry. After taking the wheel off, speaking to a mechanic who was working on my vehicle. Ask the mechanic if this was just a fluke deal or if the dealership had seen many broken crankshaft on Toyota's. A few days later the service personnel told me he doesn't know how this could have happen. How many people who own Toyota's have had to report a broken crankshaft? it sounds to me like Toyota should know there is a problem with this part. Is this going to be another bit of information that gets kept from consumers? Toyota should be looking into this to see if there is an issue with the crankshaft used on their vehicles.

Engine is very noisey on start up and thereafter running.

I am having issues with my Camry bouncing, swaying, pulling left and right, the engine, transmission or axles shake. It feels like the brakes are pulsing or on at random times. I believe there are several issues with this car and Toyota is not reporting the problems. I also believe the mechanics are falsifying documents which are affecting my safety and the safety of others. Brake issues are life threating and Toyota assured me my car is safe. I have been at the dealership 5 times to have the issues fixed but the dealer first blamed the tires and balancing. I replaced the tires and the dealer blamed the loud snow tires. The dealer made an appointment with a service specialist. They blamed it on tire noises and said the see you in the spring when you change the tires and they specialist said you are still under warrantee. I changed the tires two days later and returned on Monday. The dealer test drove the car and said nothing but they will be talking the Toyota specialist. I heard nothing for a week and I had to call them on again on Monday (today). The service managers said there is nothing wrong. I just received a class action lawsuit mailing over the weekend. I knew the dealer and Toyota were hiding something. I also took the car to a second Toyota dealer as the specialist recommend. The second dealer already knew about the issues before I got there. The service manager drove my car, not a mechanic test, and also blamed the snow tires. The specialist was also asking what Toyota dealerships are closer to home for me. I also called Toyota and opened two cases. I asked for transcripts of the classes and other information, they said that was for in-house use only and I could not have the info.

Air condition compressor failed. And not pumping. Need new or rebuild parts only 2 year old car had only 38,000 miles on it. Missed warranty by 2,000 miles.

At least 2 quarts of oil is missing at each oil change. Mobile 0w20 with new filter was used at each 6000 miles interval. No other oil was introduced to the engine and at least just one delay at 7000 miles instead of 6000 miles (1000 miles over).

I have noticed that when driving and stopping my driver seat shifts and move. Not sure if anyone else is having this issue. I am having the issue with the sticky dashboard and read that it is from the melting of the dashboard, yet the year of my car is not on the recall list to get if corrected. I just noticed that when I start my car you have a noise coming from under the hood. Again not sure if anyone else is having this issue or not. My ac button will show that it is on but it actually is on. It is like the sensor is going out on it.

Started car and tachometer showed aprox 3000 rpm then went to idle it lunged forward if I did mot have my foot on the brake it would have smashed into a guard rail.

The cruise control on my 2010 Toyota Camry sometimes continues to accelerate the vehicle after I take my hand off the cruise control accelerate lever. The speed of the car continues to accelerate until I hit the brake.

Runaway late Camry, Lexus: turning the ignition key to the acc (accessory) position turns off the ignition while leaving the steering wheel unlocked. This information could save lives.