Engine Cooling System Problems of Toyota Camry - part 2

On 9/8/2001 I had the 30,000 mile maintenance performed on my 1999 Toyota Camry. On July 7,2002, the water pump failed and damaged the timing belt. I had to replace the water pump, timing(camshaft belt) , several additional belts, idler , tensioner and anti-freeze. Labor and parts totaled $710. 44. This is the 5th occurance of a water pump failing on a 1999 Toyota Camry with under 45,000 miles that was reported on this web site alone. The powertrain warranty covers the water pump for 60 months or 60,000 miles. I have sent a certified letter to Toyota , which they have received but have not received a response from them. The water pump should last more that 45,000 mile and with the number of failures that have occured, there is a trend that there is a problem with this part.

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While driving 45 mph consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath hood, vehicle was towed to mechanic that indicated water pump had bursted. Please provide further details.

On 6-16-01, I was on my way home when my car suddenly lost power. I wasn't able to stop the vehicle. In order to stop it, I had to apply the emergency brake. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership where I purchased it from. It has been there ever since. I found out today that the water pump froze up on it and broke the timing belt. The salesman who sold me my car told me that he has heard of many owners of the Camry who have experienced the same problem that I'm experiencing. He told me that the car is pretty much unsafe, so I traded it in and bought a corolla today. I had no intention of trading in my car. I would like to know if toytoa knew about the failed water pump/timing belt in their Camrys'. And if so, why didn't they let the public know about how dangerous this could be? I leased my Camry and Toyota is making me pay for remainder of the lease. Therefore, I am paying two car notes. I would like for them to reimburse me for the money I lost in this deal.

Brake pedal was going to the floor, dealer repaired front brakes. Consumer stated there is a noise in the front of the vehicle, dealer states 2 front struts need replaced, also axle boots leaked and dealer replaced. Vehicle was hard to start and then would die, dealer replaced the isc valve. Water pump leaked and was replaced.

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Water pump burst and belt popped. Nlm.

Reservoir bottle failed prematurely. Bottle deteriated and leaks coolant onto the exhaust.

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Consumer has to take vehicle into dealership for brakes every three to four months. There was a grinding noise at this point. Dealer is aware of the problem, brake pads have been replaced several times due to premature wear, master cylinder was out of adjustment, rotors were replaced. Vehicle stalled due to water pump failure the water pump came apart and broke the timing belt.

Excessive wear of brake pads and front rotors; at 10,000 miles dealer had to replace front rotors and pads. Currently, at 21,000 miles, problem reoccurred. Problem with headlight not aligned. Dealer informed that vehicle met manufacturer's specification and nothing else could be done. Also, water pump failure. Dealer notified, and repairs being made. Consumer states that the transmission fluid is not good and Toyota refuses to test the fluids.

Car stalled and overheated during traffic. When they took vehicle to the dealership, the dealer stated that the coolant leaked out of the overflow bottle. The consumer has replaced the bottle twice. The manufacturer has been contacted.

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Cooling system failed.

Water pump leaks.