Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Toyota Camry - part 1

With my foot on the brake, when I put the car in drive, it suddenly accelerated jumping ahead hitting a tree in parking lot. Even with braking, it did not stop. I had to reverse and it still speed up without pressing the accelerator. I had to put it in park. Then only it stopped. The airbags did not work. Only my shoulder & lap belts saved me. Such an episode happened several times while I was trying to back up in my drive way, it accelerated while I was pressing the brake. I reported this problem to Toyota company, torrance, CA as well as its dealer in westbury, NY. Notihing was done to date. It started in 2005 and continued even in 2020. The mileage varied from 1500 to 134000. Dates also varied.

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Tl- the contact owned 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at a slow speed, when the vehicle began to shake forcefully. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated when depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to drive normally. The contact stated he was able to drive to his residence. The contact stated on November 22,2019, while driving 5 mph, when the vehicle began to accelerator on it's own and crashed into a fire hydrant. The contact stated the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did ont retract on impacted. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance adjuster deemed the vehicle was loss. The vehicle was towed to insurance lot. The contact did not sustained any injuries or seek medical attention. The contact called local dealer plaza Toyota located at 2721 nostrand Ave, brooklyn, NY 11210, (347) 554-6000, were made aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 43,000. Dp.

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Car seems like the emergency brake is on but its not. When I drive off it pulls back and hesitates. The seatbelt doesnt always send the signal that iam wearing it which makes the car seat alarm go off. The car wont turn off when I press the button mulitiple times the ac cooling is loud along with the engine sound being also loud.

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Tl the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the engine belt had fractured. The vehicle was towed to marietta Toyota (750 cobb parkway s, marietta, GA) where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft seal failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v539000 (engine), although the vehicle exhibited the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 249,000.

My car has excessive oil consumption. I had to put a quart of oil in after driving 150 miles! also one of the seat belts in the back does not have any give, its tight, snaps back too quickly.

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At stop signs or traffic lights, the engine would rev considerably & then stop. As we approached our driveway, the car lurched forward, then stopped. We got to our garage-entry control box & the car lurched forward on our parking deck, going less than 5 mph, & we hit a brick wall. We then put the car in reverse & it lurched backwards so we stopped the car, turned it off & called the police. My husband, who was driving, sustained chest injuries (black & blue, injured sternum, mark on his collarbone from the seat belt not restraining him sufficiently, difficulty breathing/standing/dressing/walking - general pain & suffering) which weren't visible to the emts at the time & he didn't need to go to the hospital although his regular doctor advised him to see another at an emergency care center. I refused him moving it elsewhere as I didn't want to do further damage to the car or another vehicle while we waited for the police. I, as the passenger, was not affected at all physically. The car was towed to our dealership's service center where it's been sitting since 3/21/17 awaiting a Toyota inspection on April 21st - why it should take so long is inconceivable as it's our only car!.

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I had an accident with my Toyota while my husband was driving on a city street and I was sitting beside him. We hit a car when it stopped suddenly. The seat belt and air bags did not protect me. My head strongly hit the windshield.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that upon making a turn the seat belt warning indicator chimed several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they had beeb unable to provide a remedy. In addition, the contact also stated that the oil was routinely maintained but the pressure had continued to be low. There was no warning indicator when the oil pressure was low. The dealer provided an oil consumption test and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further testing and diagnosis for longer than three months. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking as well as vibrating and was taken back to the dealers. The dealer stated that the bearings had been defective and that the engine may need to be replaced. The manufacturer was to be notified of the failure to determine if they may be able to provide a solution to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. Dyd.

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I rear-ended the car in front of me at speed 60 mph. My entire front end was destroyed. None of the airbags were deployed. Me and my passanger were wearing seatbelts. We had a lot of chest pain around the incident.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that the engine revved up and the battery warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the alternator pulley was not secured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000. Djr.

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Engine coils keep going bad had it replaced at the Toyota dealer and continues to fail. I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden as I pressed on the acceleration it would only reach 30 mph, and my car felt like it was going to shut off. I almost crashed due to that incident not to mention it continues happen. I can not afford that nor any harm to my children. The passenger side seat belt is locked, and unable to use. I had my power window also failed to work on some occasions I have to manually push it up. I so love my Toyota but there are also 8 other recall to which I can also relate to.

I took the car into the dealer on 22 Feb 2012, at which time the dealer verified the defect and stated "sop pulley" per their order # 751558. After several phone calls I sent a letter to the general manager requesting information and got no reply. The dealer is power Toyota at 9101 research dr. Irvine, CA 92618. The repair under the recall has not been done.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v539000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. The dealer stated to the contact that the crank shaft pulley was not defective. The contact however stated that he had experienced problems with the power steering, as stated in the recall. The dealer suggested to the contact to replace the power steering pump. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the denial of recall repairs and the manufacturer advised the contact that they would have to stand by the decision of the technicians at the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.

My Toyota Camry 2000 motor blew up while driving 55 mph in Dec, 2009. Oil light came on just moments before it started knocking. No check engine light came on. No warning. In Aug 2009 my check oil light came on and I took it into Toyota. They said it was just my gas cap. It came on again the next day, I took it back to Toyota, I told them I smelled a burning smell. They said nothing was wrong with my car. I took it back a third time and told them something was wrong. They said I could maybe use a new oil cap and perhaps use a new belt but nothing was wrong with my car. My check engine light never came on again. (I believe they disconnected it. ) when my engine blew in Dec. 2009, I had it towed to Toyota. They informed me my oil had gelled and it would be about $5,000 to fix it. I told them I got my oil changed every 3 to 4 thousand miles. I did not wait till the 5,000 mile mark like it said to in my Toyota handbook. They said sometimes it just happens madam. Toyota refused to pay to fix it.

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I am not sure what led up to the problem, however on December 23, 2009 at about 0515 am pst I was notified by a CO-worker that a large oil puddle was beneath the passenger side of the vehicle. The oil leak was sudden and began to drip oil from engine area causing a burning smell to emit from the engine. On that same day I took the vehicle to my local Toyota dealership for service to correct the problem. The dealer removed and replaced vvti oil line, timing chain cover, and drive belts. Would like to find out if a previous Toyota limited safety campaign lsc 90k should be expanded to include 2007 Toyota Camry v-6.

When driving on highway, there was some noise coming from the engine compartment, and suddenly I lost power steering and lights flashed on the front panel. I managed hard to pull off the vehicle from the highway, it was so hard make turns to the ramp. The engine temperature started to fluctuate. There was little smoking come out, I had to stop there. It was turned out there was a belt fell out and my alternator eventually died. My car is 4-cylinder, not 6.

I was traveling in my Toyota Camry 2001 on I 75 s from royal oak to detroit, mi around 2:30 am on September 6th 2009 ,when suddenly I heard some cracking noise underneath the hood and fire from underneath the hood. I was traveling at around 70 miles/hr and tried to steer the vehicle to wards the shoulder and power steering failed and I saw engine light blinking, then tried to slow down and brakes failed. I quickly used hand brake and stopped the vehicle. I quickly turned off the ignition and tried to open the door and noticed that it was locked. I quickly pulled both the knobs simultaneously and got out of the car and called 911. By the time fire engine came to the scene, the car was on huge fire. My car didn't have any major issues in the past. I did change timing belt as per the company guidelines and at authorized dealer/service center. I changed the tires 2 months ago and oil change 1 and half month ago. Neither cops nor me could come to a conclusion on what went wrong. I am letting you know as it may help to increase the safety of cars if you investigate my car. I will be waiting for your response.

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Acceleration on my 2004 Toyota Camry began to fluctuate wildly while I was driving down the road. Car would suddenly accelerate, then decelerate almost non-stop. I shut engine off, called Toyota and had the car towed in. I was told that the engine control module (ecm) was defective and would be replaced under a federally mandated warranty - car had 76,000 miles, and warranty was good to 80,000 miles. However they also told me that the accelerator pedal assembly had simultaneously failed. That would cost me $681. Toyota's own technician said that the ecm failure caused the accelerator pedal assembly to fail. Toyota corporate, however, told me that the two incidents were unrelated. After reading about the "accelerator pedal sticking" problem in the news lately, I wonder if my problem is not part of a much larger problem involving the ecm on Toyotas cars. If I was not wise enough to shut off my engine when the problem occurred, a serious accident could easily have occurred. Please continue to investigate the ecm problem, as I believe that Toyota is not forthcoming with the full story here. The consumer also stated there weas an engine knock coming from the vehicle. The dealer repalced the tensioner, and belt. The water pump was wearing prematurely, there was a noise coming from the steering column when turning the wheel. The dealer replaced the intermediate steering shaft. The check engine light was on all the time. The dealer replaced the catalytic converter. The ecm and accelerator pedal were replaced. Updated ivoq 04/15/11.

A serpentine belt pulley detached from the engine disabling the power steering making turns difficult. This happened at low speed, so there was no accident, but at high speed would have been a real problem.

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The retaining nut for the alternator pulley came off the shaft causing the pulley to wobble which led to the loss of the serpentine belt; without the belt I lost power steering, the battery began to run low and the engine started to overheat. Fortunately I was 2 miles from home and was able to make it there w/o any damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was still under warranty, ~19,000 miles on the odometer, and was repaired by the dealer. The belt and the alternator assembly were replaced.

At about 105,000 miles on my 2002 Camry v6, the car experienced hesitating driving while driven at speeds above 40 mph when removing slightly the foot from the throttle pedal. The car is bucking backward and forward for indefinite time until the throttle pedal is fully depressed or fully pressed. This is an unsafe situation since on the highway the speed cannot be decreased or increased any time. Notified dealer and told that this cannot be identified since there is no error code generated (no check engine light on). Replaced all spark plugs at 108,000 miles on Aug 24, 2007. Problem not solved. Spouse noticed increased bucking while driving down hill. Went back to the dealer. Performed test drive with technician in the car and the diagnose system hooked to the car's computer. Detected some misfires on cylinders 5 and 6. Replaced solenoid ignition packs for cylinder 5 & 6 and test drove again. Problem not solved. Technician concluded that fuel injectors are clogged. Performed fuel injectors purge (cleaning). Problem not solved. Technician recommended to replace all fuel injectors and solenoid ignition packs. Car was maintained properly during the ownership. Oil & filter changed every 3000 miles, replaced air filter every 30,000 miles, replaced timing belt and belt tensioners at 87,000 miles, replaced water pump at 87,000 miles, flushed transmission fluid at 87,000 miles. From reading various customers complaints, it appears to be a transmission problem but dealer did not mention anything about it.

When I was driving my car from parking lot to go home, I heard loud noise from front of my car and felt stiffness of control of my car. I tried to drive back to parking to take a look, but the car lost of power steering assist. The car was towed to Toyota dealer. The dealer found out the power steering pulley had broken off and the drive belt came off. I was lucky it happened in parking lot, or I may get to a car accident. I have contacted to Toyota, but they said it was not in recall of failed crankshaft pulley because the VIN number does not in the range of recall. But my car has exactly same issue the recall NHTSA campaign id number: 11v539000 has. The car is 2004 Camry.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. When the contact purchased the vehicle, an oil change was performed due to the lack of oil in the reservoir. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (Toyota certified at capital plaza, 6100 annaoplis road, landover hills, MD, 20784) where the oil cap was taped down. The contact was instructed to drive the vehicle for 2,000-3,000 miles before a diagnostic test could be performed. The vehicle failed the oil consumption test. The contact was informed that the timing chain, piston, and rings failed and needed to be replaced. The same dealer advised the contact that the parts to repair the vehicle were on backorder; however, the dealer was able to repair the timing chain. The contact mentioned that the engine began to make a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing belt failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

On March 9, 2007 the Toyota Camry erupted into a fire during my normal driving. On Nov 28, 2006, I repaired my vehicle at Toyota authorized service statin, fitzgerald Toyota, m for changing water pump and timing belt. My odo meter reading was around 93. 213 miles and within 800 miles (close to 94100) the vehicle met with fire accident. Repeated letter Toyota corporation is being ignored and Toyota service station is yet to reply back my letter.

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- the contact called regarding the 1996 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that during a routine oil change the mechanic discovered a sticky substance around the valve cover gasket. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new engine. The contact believed thiswas a safety defect. The failure mileage was 140,578. The power steering pump was re-sealed, the timing belt and axle seals were replaced. Updated 04/12/07.

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I purchased my car in 2001, used with 17k miles, form Toyota of durham. I have 105k miles now on it. I kept the routine oil change and had sluggish oil problems every time I got my oil changed. There was no documented oil sluggish problem from Toyota. My vehicle is clicking with a strange sound. I had it looked at and the mechanic determined the timing belt is going. But he advised me to take it to the dealership where I purchased it. I did and they told me that it was the engine. I need a new engine. A new engine, no way. How is it that a Toyota Camry with barely 100k miles need a new engine and nothing is said to be wrong with this vehicle. I have owned Toyota and Lexus models for a long time now and have yet to deal with such shame in their models. I am really disappointed at this mess of a car. Surely, we know that there are something that need to be done at a certain time but why is it that a new engine would be required? I am really not going to be the best person promoting Toyota cars in the future. I had plans on looking into the Toyota sienna for my family. But the odyssey is looking much better now.

My chek enigne light came on when I was headed out for a 250 mile trip. I took it to the dealer and got theis list of problems. Timing belt replacment,water pump, reseal oil pan, replace engine pipe, transmission gasket and filter replacement oxygen sensor, a/f sensor, efi service, cam seal, crank seal, oil pump seal . Blue smoke coming from exhaust. I went on line and realized that I had oil sludge. Called toyaota, they told me to get it evaluated for oil sludge.

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The oil passage was too narrow, not letting oil into the crank shaft. This caused a rod to blow through the block, which caused the engine to fail and no longer to operate. Manufacturer was contacted by owner. Engine was replaced with a used motor, timing belt, water pump and cap rotor wires. Manufacturer was notified but did not do anything.

The following is a complant that was sent to Toyota motor CO. It is not my wish to have to write under these circumstances. However I must, because of the things that have come to pass. My family has supported Toyota, and ofcourse all own Toyota due to the beautiful work and craftsmanship of Toyota. However my Toyota Camry has made me to doubt the strong feeling I once had for my car. I turned my car over to Toyota of louisville for service and the repair of oil sledging. I assume that the problem was fixed. However at the time I witnessed no symptoms. I simply did not want to wait until the problem occurred. So I had it serviced to avoid any problem. Later after having my timing belt replaced I started to witness a sluggish acceleration, and worsening gas mileage, the problem worsened. Eventually the check engine light flashed. And the oil light also. However it was right before the engine threw a rod on the interstate on the way home from college for thanksgiving break. I would like to have my car restored to the state it was in before the special servicing. I would like to continue to do business with your company; I plan on purchasing from Toyota in the future. However this matter has placed me in salty waters, and as u can imagine that is not a very pleasant taste. I would like to hear something back from your office regarding this matter as soon as possible. Thank you for your time. Sincerely a faithful customer john r. Cummings jr.

Camry timing belt broke at 46,700 miles, timing belt not even recommended to be replaced until 90,000 miles.

This complaint involves two vehicles; the first was with a 1992 Toyota Camry VIN#4t1sk11e2nu122194 purchase date: 7/16/1992 mileage at the time of the incident: 125394 in which the vehicle was idled in the consumers driveway and after two minutes a loud noise was heard along with smoke coming from under the hood; there was motor oil and metal pieces from the engine underneath the vehicle and at 91386k miles the timing belt was replaced; the second vehicle was a 1999 Toyota Camry; the vehicle stalled while being driven on the freeway at 60 mph, the vehicle was towed to the dealership and the consumer was informed that the water pump had frozen. The consumer requested reimbursement for repairs but the request was denied. A detailed description of problems (vehicle unspecified) : connecting rods#1 and #4 broke and punched holes in the side of the engine block, one of the connecting rods broke off at the piston as well as the crankshaft, the other connecting rod broke off of the crankshaft, but remained attached to the piston, piston #1 and #4 impacted into the cylinder head, when the connecting rods broke, parts of the engine punched a hole in the oil pan, allowing oil to leak out, it was noted that the left cv boots were torn, the broken connecting rod #1 caused the a/c compressor to be broken away from the engine and the a/c belt to be thrown free, and the extent of the damage was consistent with the engine turning at moderate or high speed at the time of the failure.

I was driving then there was a large bang and a engine valve was busted. I crashed. (I was the only one driving. ).

4 cylinder engine has starting problems when cold. It takes about three or four attempts to start (stalls a lot. ) took vehicle to independent shop and was told it "probably" needed a timing belt. $1200 later and the car was good for about three months. The stalling problem is back. Toyota said it cannot diagnose if they cannot duplicate problem. No codes set and it will not happen all the time. It is becoming fustrating though.

The consumer believed the brake problem the problem concerned abs pump. While driving the brakes failed. Every two-three months this problem occurred, at least twenty times. This problem first started in September 2001. The first documentation was for may of 2002. There have been several near accidents, but none as of yet. The dealer was unsure of the exact problem because they were unable to find it. They have told the consumer numbers possibilities, but still has not fixed the problem. Also, there was also a problem with the engine. They changed the timing belt because of engine noise. They told the consumer that there was a problem with the water pump and it was changed. The consumer had a report from the dealership. But, not all of the times that vehicle was taken to the dealer was included in the report. The consumer believed that engine problem was with the valve and the lifters.

While driving at approximately 65 mph going uphill on expressway, we heard a loud noise from the engine compartment, followed immediately by smoke and flame. By the time we go to the shoulder of the road, we had no brakes, no steering, nothing was working. Car was totally covered in smoke and flames were intense. Another vehicle stopped within seconds of our pulling over with a medium sized fire extinguisher. He proceeded to lay on his back and totally empty the extinguisher from under the car, which made no difference. By the time the fire trucks arrived (within 10 minutes), the entire engine compartment was totally burned. I notice that you have closed out pe02-079, but believe it to be related. The car is under investigation by state farm insurance. The car had a major service at 67,000 miles, including a timing belt replacement on July 24th, 2003. The car had approximately 70,000 miles at the time of the incident.