Check Engine Light On Problems of Toyota Camry - part 1

Toyota Camry owners have reported 99 problems related to check engine light on (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the Camry.

1 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2007 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 04/01/2021

The Camry started revving up to 1500 rpm at stop lights or when pulling into parking spots almost causing accidents, local dealer could not find issue after having car for a month. There is no check engine light or saved codes, I just notice the engine coolant temperature drop while its doing it so its an electrical issue. It happens every other day usually when warm out. I am too scared to have my wife drive the vehicle anymore and cannot justify selling. Hopefully Toyota will help figure this out. Dealer replaced fuel pump but it did not fix the issue. Also has hard starting once or twice a week, will always start on the third try if not immediately.

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2 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2018 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 12/09/2020

The check engine light is on. There seems to be an incomplete recall (fuel pump) for which Toyota hasn't had a remedy prepared yet. I don't feel safe driving the vehicle with the engine light on, even though I haven't had any accident yet.

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3 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2020 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 11/08/2020

Tl- the contact owned a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when another driver informed him the vehicle had smoke exiting under of the vehicle. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the vehicle. The contact stated he saw fire under the vehicle. And it was covered in smoke rapidly. The fire department was able to extinguished the fire. A fire and police report was filed. The contact stated no one was injured or seek medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance adjuster deemed the vehicle was loss. The contact called local dealer cavender Toyota locate at 5730 northwest loop 410, san antonio, TX 78238, (210) 681-6601 and was made aware of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. Dp.

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4 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2019 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 06/21/2020

I recently purchased a 2019 Camry pre-owned. It ran fine for a week until it would start a jerking motion and the engine just turns off while I am driving. I am concerned that this could cause an accident especially on a busy highway. Thankfully I was near an autozone. While in the jerking motion, the check engine light comes on and the steering wheel locks. This is the 3rd time in a week that the car has stalled out while driving.

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5 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2018 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 06/20/2020

Check engine light came on and the performance of the vehicle is bad. Bad idle, weak engine, just the car is not performing properly. I used the scanner to see the code and I had more than one . P0171 p0505 p117b p0441 p0455 . Fuel/air mixture is lean . And I hear the fuel pump making that noise that indicates a bad fuel pump. It's when I put the key in I hear it loud enough and if I turn the key on it does it again. When I put it on p it revs and rpm goes up and then comes down, up again down again . . . When stopped at a red light the car wants to move and rpm keeps shaking.

6 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2018 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 02/19/2020

My first problem happened I got my gas my car stopped and check engine lights on then all warning lights on my car . Second time happened right after I got my gas again my car stopped and I pumping my brakes paddle consistently then engine started again . . . I went my dealer they charging higher amount of money I couldn't fix it. . . If I drive over 60 mph my car shaking.

7 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2019 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 01/22/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated upon entering her vehicle, the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the brakes lcd was also displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to Toyota of bowie (16700 governor bridge rd, bowie, MD 20716) however, the diagnostic test was unable to determine the cause for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

8 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2011 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 09/18/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact veered to shoulder of the road. In addition, the contact would have to place the vehicle in park turned the vehicle off an back on which resumed to normal. The vehicle was taken into a independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the ecm needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer (nalley Toyota of roswell 11130 alpharetta hwy, roswell, GA 30076 (866)-266-3809) was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that no recalls was shown under the VIN. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. Ck.

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9 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2019 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 09/18/2019

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the vehicle was taken to john elway's crown Toyota (1201 kettering dr, ontario, CA 91761) where the vehicle was rejected to be serviced due to the part not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer two months unrepaired with the part not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,238.

10 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2018 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 07/28/2019

In motion: today 7/28/2019 while pulling out in traffic the car would not accelerate and I looked down in the gear shift drive and neutral was lit and the netrula was flashing. Next, the check engine light appeared, and the dash start flashing star inflation malfunction and see a dealer immediately. I just purchased . My granddaughter was in the car this was very dangerous and scary.

11 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2006 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 05/20/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, the check engine light illuminated and stayed on. The vehicle was taken to the cox Toyota dealer (800-951-4400, located at 3860 danbrook rd, burlington, nc 27215) where the camshaft sensor was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the technician performed a diagnostic test but was unable to diagnose the failure. The technician recommended that the wiring harness may need to be replaced. The contact stated that the wiring harness was not the issue. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 108,099. Fe.

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12 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2007 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 12/15/2018

I have continuously had issues with my cars ignition coils and vsc system. The check engine light and vsc system light is always on and even though I've spent thousands of od dollars on repairs the light continues to pop up even with regular maintenance and multiple repairs. My car misfires and turns off randomly this is very dangerous to drive but I have no other means of transportation. The car misfires in idle,while driving at low and high speeds and it wont turn on sometimes until I connect jumper cables to the battery. When I connect the jumper cables I never need an extra source of power I simply connect one end of the cables to the battery and a few seconds later it all the lights turn on again and the car restarts the whole system.

13 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2000 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 08/07/2018

2000 Toyota Camry caught on fire August 7th, 2018. I was driving on a city street and my radio kept going on and off while driving, I noticed the check engine light came on so I pulled into a parking lot and parked the car. I turned off the car and started to smell smoke. I opened the hood and the engine compartment was on fire on the right side near the battery. I was able to get a fire extinguisher and put the fire out but I have significant damage. I have not seen a recall on this issue but my car should not start on fire. I submitted a claim to Toyota (claim# 180808-000043) asking if there is a technical bulletin. Toyota sent their inspector and he noted the starter failed to disengage from flywheel causing fire. The starter kept running burning it out and also burning the positive cable to the battery. Toyota did not share a copy of the report with me. The damage was severe enough to write off the car with only 95,000 miles on it. This needs to be investigated. Why would my car starter catch on fire like this?.

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14 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2008 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 06/12/2018

Tl- the contact owns 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle start to vibrate violently, the contact loses control of the vehicle but was able to stop. The contact powered off the engine and when attempted to restart the vehicle it failed to start. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was out of oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000. Aw.

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15 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2013 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 06/09/2018

For the last week my vehicle has been randomly stalling out intermittently. There have been no check engine lights, codes or other issues. On the morning of June 9th 2018 my vehicle continued accelerating without my foot on the pedal. It barely stopped causing me to go over a curb damaging bumper and brake caliper. I am not driving the vehicle and it cannot be looked at until June 13.

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16 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2000 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

The check engine light stays on when diagnostic test shows nothing as a problem with motor. Car will drive with light on, but can not find reason.

17 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2007 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 08/14/2017

I have taken fairly good care of my car throughout the time I have had it which is almost 10 years but the mileage is only at 130,000. I was driving one day and the car completely turned off but I had never had anything like this happen before, even never had any significant problems with the car so this came as a surprise. I had just had the oil changed about 2 weeks prior and had regular maintenance done at that time as well. I took the car to my mechanic and they believed they knew what the problem was since the check engine light was appearing. They fixed said problem but they realized the car was still displaying the check engine light and also revving. They suggested I take the car to the Toyota dealer so they could read what was happening and why the check engine light was on and the car was not running properly. They ended up diagnosing that one of the cylinders was misfiring and that the engine needed a complete overhall/replacement. The estimate given was $6000 for the engine (this site did not accept this amount) and another amount which I can't recall for the labor. I have not yet decided what I will do but wanted to look up any engine recalls or issues others were having with their Camrys and came upon this site.

18 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2007 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 04/04/2017

My car is dying when is running and the steering wheel get lock and doesn't matter what speed I go everything turns off so please let me know what it coud be because doesn't show any check engine light or anything please help.

19 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2008 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 03/04/2017

In July 2016 I began to notice my car was struggling to maintain it's power. When I drove the car and stepped on the gas in wasn't getting much power. When in traffic or stopped at a traffic light it would stall when trying to drive off and then the check engine light would come on. I brought my car to Toyota service center and they worked on my car for several days. They were able to get the check engine light of and remedy the problem but could not determine the cause. In December 2016 I started to experience the same problem. I was losing power and the car would stall when at a complete stop, it was right after the check engine light came on. I brought my car back to Toyota for servicing and they had a difficult time determining the cause but came to a conclusion that it was a sensor code. I followed their advice for servicing and paid for the the sensor code to be replaced. Now we're here in March 2017 and I'm having the same problem. The same pattern where the car struggles to gain power and when I drive to to stop in traffic the car begins to stall. It is right after the check engine light comes on. I returned to Toyota for the problem but hey could not diagnose the problem. My car is being returned without a cause.

20 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2014 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 05/31/2016

Check engine light came on at 9,195 miles. All lights go off when I turn it on except for check engine light.

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21 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2002 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 01/28/2016

Took the car to good year change a bunch of parts. Aftet that took the car to get the oil changed. On the 01/27/2016 check engine light is now on the the vehicle. I sent you are report last week as well. I need your intervention. Please stop Toyota from ripping consumer off. It now states that the gas cap is off and or loose. This is not the case.

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22 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2009 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

Oil level low for 2009 Toyota Camry serviced within recommended service intervals. Oil change by dealer 06/08/13 at 62,444 miles. Oil change by jiffylube 02/22/14 at 67,433 miles, reporting oil level 1 quart low on arrival. Oil change 09/27/14 by dealer at 71,774 miles. Oil light on ~06/29/2015 followed by oil change by jiffylube 07/01/15 at 76,277 miles, reporting oil level 1 quart low on arrival. Oil light came on 10/30/2015 then check engine light on 10/31/2015. Stopped by jiffylube 11/01/2015 at 78,035 miles to learn oil level was once again 1 quart low. Fluids topped off by jiffylube. However, check engine light remains on. Please let me know if other such reports exist, if this has been identified as an issue, is being tracked and next steps. Thank you.

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23 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2008 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 05/25/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry the contact stated that the vehicle used an excessive amount of oil. The check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to west coast Toyota 3399 e willow st, long beach, CA 90806 (562) 304-9422 who stated the vehicle was not covered under a warranty but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who provided claim number 1909231445 and referred the contact to NHTSA. . The failure mileage was 140,000.

24 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2007 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 02/03/2015

When I was driving the vehicle I noticed when I get to a certain speed the check engine light start to flash until I slow down or the vehicle won't move until I park it turn it off for a few minutes and then turn it back on. So I took it to the dealership and they told me I need a new engine.

25 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2007 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 01/09/2015

I was driving the Camry when I reached a complete stop my check engine light came on, didn't really notice any change, two days later I notice gas consumption has increased. I took the Camry into dealer, dealer diagnosed the check engine to be a faulty O2 sensor. Replaced O2 sensor and drove off to pick up my kids from school, as we are driving home, I came to a traffic light, I stopped and check engine light and abs light came on idle was disrupted briefly. I proceeded and when trying to stop car the brake pedal had become very tight to were I had to stomp on brakes with all my might to get car to stop. Drop kids off at home waited 15 minutes and started vehicle, abs light was off but check engine remained on, brake pedal was almost back to normal. I drove car to dealer again, the dealer said it is a faulty brake booster which is allowing too much air into system which in return signals for more fuel to be pumped to compensate vacuum leak. Brake booster not covered under extended warranty, and very costly 1,363. 16 parts, labor and taxes, not counting the 4 day rental. This concerns me because I beleive this to be a safety issue, if it were my wife driving the Camry with my kids she would not be able to stop the vehicle without any warning. Toyota needs to make this a safety recall before something tragic happens. I looked at Toyota forums and it seems I'm not alone, brake booster for several other Toyota models have gone bad, after 100,000 miles some at 70,000. 2007 Toyota Camry seems like a horrible guinea pig car.

26 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2003 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 12/15/2014

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry le. The contact was traveling 45 mph, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician determined that the bolt connected to the intake valves to the engine had become loose and allowed coolant to run on to the exhaust. As a result, exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

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27 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2013 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 12/15/2013

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the check engine light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that rodents had damaged the electrical wiring by attempting to build a nest inside the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 6000. Updated 02/11/2014.

28 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2002 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 12/03/2013

The is a service bulletin regarding the replacement of the catalytic converter and reprogramming the ecu. I don't think Toyota notifies current owners of free work to be done that is not an actual recall. Instead they wait to see who finds out on their own. The service bulletin TSB 2404 dated 07-01-04 covers the replacement of the catalytic converter and reprogramming the ecu to resolve the problem. It mentions the smell of sulfur from the exhaust and was apparently the only reason most people had it checked out. My wife's car has had the smell of sulfur for a few years now, but since we don't make it a habit of making our car exhaust smell pleasant we never thought anything of it. Now, the check engine light is on and the catalytic converter needs to be replaced but her car is over the 8 year, 80,000 mile limit of the TSB. If we were notified of Toyota's design error earlier and had the catalytic converter replaced and the ecu reprogrammed for free, we would not be looking at a $1000 repair bill in our future. We should not have to pay for Toyota's error, we already paid for the car.

29 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2003 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 06/04/2013

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry solara. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The dealer did not provide a reason for the failure. The failure mileage and current mileages were 59,000.

30 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2007 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 04/29/2013

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the piston and rings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 133,000. The VIN number was not available.

31 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 02/23/2013

I used the date of 2/23/2013 because that is when the problem became full blown but about 2 months before that date the car began surge when I put the car in gear after being parked and while at a stop sign. It sounded then and still sounds like a fly wheel or something under the hood is running at a very high rate of speed. If I had not had my foot on the brake it felt as though I would have gone forward into the car ahead of me. Finally on 2/23/2013 the car started surging and then hesitating non-stop. The check engine light came on and began to blink so I crept back home with fear. When the car hesitates it feels as though it loses power and there's a backfiring sound in the rear. I took the car to aaa, they did a diagnostic on the computer and I had the ignition coil and spark plugs changed but the problem still exists. The surging and hesitation happens when the car is in gear (both drive and reverse) but not in neutral or park and it is constant. I have a fear that either the car will surge ahead while driving on a highway and I will cause an accident or be killed because the car may just completely stop. I contacted Toyota corporate office on 2/28/2014 to see if there was a recall and to ask if they were aware of the problem. The representative said no to both questions, but I see that's no true.

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32 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2000 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 11/06/2012

The vehicle experienced catastrophic engine failure. A hole has appeared on the side of the engine. The oil level on the engine was and is full up. The coolant level was full up. No warning indicator lights were in evidence on the dashboard prior to and during the failure. All maintenance was current and most was performed by the Toyota dealer. The mechanic that inspected the vehicle after it was towed to his facility indicated that it was the second year 2000 Camry that he has seen with a catastrophic engine failure this year. Weeks prior to the failure the check engine light and the air bag light illuminated for a short time. They reset themselves prior to the mechanic examining the vehicle and he could find nothing wrong. There was no trouble data recorded in the computer.

33 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2008 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 08/20/2012

When stationary at traffic light or stop sign. When a/c is turned on and brake pedal is depressed the entire car is drastically shaking an vibrating beyond controlability. When gear is in neutral the heavy vibration is gone away. Was told by service manager that this is an normal behavior of all cars past 40,000 miles. Was told that I would have to let the vehicle learn my driving habits again since the new throttle body component was installed. Once the unit was installed correctly again engine lights kept coming on thus returning back to the dealership. Took 3 attempts to complete the engine lite issue but the violent shaking and vibration is still going on.

34 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2007 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 05/06/2012

My son drove the car on highway about 10 minutes at 10pm and he saw the engine light on and the can was a little bit shaking. After about 5 minutes, the car speed slowed down quickly and there were smoke from front hood. He pulled the car by shoulder, then car was totally dead. The mechanic technician gave a report after checking the car that "waterpump failed and engine ran too long without coolant and melted engine". What a shame the Toyota car quality it is as I was always regularly maintained my car by Toyota dealer.

35 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2003 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 04/06/2012

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. While parked, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician replaced two oxygen sensors. After the repair the check engine light illuminated intermittently and the contact noticed that the interior lights, radio and the mileage on the instrument panel continued to illuminate after the key was removed from the ignition. The contact replaced the battery but the failure continued. On another occasion while driving approximately 10 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no further repairs performed to the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.


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