Engine Exhaust System Problems of Toyota Camry - part 1

An emergency message came on telling me my brakes were losing power band I needed to pull over to a safe area. I was on the freeway! I could not push down. I had to use the parking break and go into a lower gear to get to the shoulder then my car came to a stop in the crosswalk of the freeway exit. Vacuum pump stopped working. Went in to replace it and the backside is decentigrated into the motor. Needs camshaft assembly/exhaust replaced, investigate the motor to look for pieces so they don't damage the motor, no gear at the end of the vacuum pump, it has gone down not the motor.

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Engine exhaust leak. Engine knocking loud . Idle air controller not work struck open. Rpm high and low at stop signal.

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The enginesystem loss engine oil at 80 k miles and have white smoog on the exhaust, Toyota no send me a recall about this problem and no asum responsabilite about that, in the service deeler notice about this problem and send me contact white Toyota, when happen the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle will be burn the engine system if the problem no is corrected07.

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�takata recall� on the first start in the morning an ample amount of white smoke comes out the exhaust. I have not detected any odor. I understand that a lot of people that own the Camry are having the same issue.

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The contact owned a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle lost power and white smoke emerged from the exhaust. The contact heard a loud bang and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the engine was blown and needed replacement. The vehicle was towed to Toyota of sarasota in sarasota, florida, but they refused to diagnose the vehicle per manufacturer's orders. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

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The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the exhaust emitted white smoke without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve seal plugs and valve cover gasket were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. The VIN was not provided.

Ran some errands in the vehicle. Was running perfectly. Got home and shut the vehicle off to unload groceries and when it was started back up to park in the barn it blew a head gasket. There were no warning lights that came on prior at all prior to this event. Took to Toyota dealership and it was diagnosed with cylinder #2 misfire, rough idle, white smoke coming out exhaust which was caused by the blown head gasket.

Upon researching the smoke coming out of the exhaust of my 2009 Camry le, I found lots of online forums with owners of the Camry that have been having the same issue. There are discussions of lawsuits because Toyota isn't taking any responsibility. I called Toyotas corporate office and they said they never heard of the issue, however just by a simple google search I found hundreds of complaints highlighting the same issue with the same car and all experience the issue post 60k miles, which is outside the warranty. I also went to a local dealership and they seemed very familiar with the issue but alex from north hollywood Toyota stated that Toyota’s corporate office would have to pay for them to diagnose the issue. This is a health hazard, as each time I power on the car after an hr of the car being under the hot or cold weather and a big cloud of smoke comes out of my exhaust vent. Toyota refused to help me address this issue and simply gave me a case # 1407141411 and asked to go get the problem diagnosed myself.

The car is becoming undriveable. I took it to the dealership to get checked out, and they said there's nothing wrong with it. On their report they stated "the vehicle's operating as designed. " since I bought this car it's been performing progressively worse. Every time I drive the car it seems to lose power. The ride is choppy, burdened, and labored. The entire car seems to be struggling with itself. I get into the car feeling fine physically, and then I feel ill and sick after a while. There's foul odors coming from my car, definitely from the exterior and possibly from the inside. The dealership checked for exhaust leaks and didn't find any, but I'm smelling things in the car no one should be smelling. It even seems like the car wobbles and shimmies as it travels down the road.

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The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that white smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe upon starting. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the engine was leaking oil. The contact was also informed that the entire engine would be destroyed within a few months if it were not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent repair shop on three occasions where various repairs were performed. The failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,770.

2002 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to engine problems the consumer stated his mechanic wanted to charge him an additional $3,450 to perform valve work and other repairs to the engine. The consumer stated when he started the vehicle in the morning time, a plume of exhaust smoke could visibly be seen.

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The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that gray smoke began emitting from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the engine would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 124,000.

It is 2002 Toyota Camry le with 2. 4l 2az-fe engine. It happened while car was driven. Engine produced a loud bang and stalled. Did not started after cranking it. Before trip there was noticeable steam out of exhaust. After considering head gasket failure there was attempt to replace the gasket. During repair was found that several head bolts were loose due to striping from their sits. After digging in google it was found that that was a common problem for this engines. It seems like it is a manufacturer design flow. All 2az-fe engines are prone to this because of inadequate heat dispersion at the back of the engine. Toyota customer service response is that they have nothing to do with it. This is a major design flow and there should be a recall. All engines from 2002 are prone to it.

2009 Toyota Camry. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include electrical and mechanical issues the consumer had the vehicle inspected and it was determined there were several components that were defective such as the accelerator pedal, brakes, shocks, exhaust and cd player component and cable burning smell.

2002 Camry le with 153,000 suffered failure of catalyst and charcoal canister at time of state inspection. This is the third failure of the catalyst since purchase of the car. Dealer said that catalyst is only warrantied for one year from date of installation and gave an estimate of more than $1700 to complete repairs. Contact with Toyota concerning this ongoing problem was a complete and total waste of time. Vehicle taken to private mechanic who performed repairs with conforming non oem parts carrying better warranties at half the price quoted by dealer.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota solara v6. The contact stated that there was oil sludge in the engine which caused pollution and an engine fire. Whenever the vehicle was turned on black smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the engine was contaminated with oil and it had to be replaced for $8,000. There were no recalls or warranties for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 109,000. Updated 03/15/lj updated 10/12/11.

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The contact owns a 2001 Toyota solara v6. The contact stated that there was oil sludge in the engine which caused pollution and an engine fire. Whenever the vehicle was turned on black smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the engine was contaminated with oil and it had to be replaced for $8,000. There were no recalls or warranties for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 109,000. Updated 03/15/lj.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the intake and exhaust manifold failed. The vehicle was inspected at a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

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I am the original owner. At 65,000 miles I noticed white smoke from the exhaust pipe on morning startup. Research led me to the engine head not being secured because of the stripped bolt problem. I started using a dip stick to measure the amount of coolant in my overflow bottle before morning startup. I physically mark the dip stick. The coolant loss is minimal sofar. I now have 85,000 miles on the car. The question do I dare take the car on the highway? apparently there is not enough money to be made for a law office to start a class action suit.

While driving on city streets car jerked and all the warning lights turned on and engine shut down. Car coasted to a stop. I tried to restart engine but car made just a zooming sound. Had car towed to Toyota dealership. Service report of problem: removed valve cover and found exhaust cam dowl pin sheared off causing cam not to rotate. Inspected cylinders with bore scope found cylinders 2 and 4 valves have made contact with pistons. Removed exhaust cam shaft and found pin still in camshaft and sprocket backside has groove worn in it from pin of cam. A new engine is being installed. Toyota has requested monetary participation from customer. I feel that this is a manufacturer defect. The car only had 63,883 miles.

Consumers 2003 Toyota Camry has brake problems, water leaks in the trunk and gas reservoir, doors do not close properly releasing air into the driver side door. Smoke would emit from the exhaust on cold starts. The engine valve stem seals were replaced due to loss of tension and oil was leaking into the cylinders. The strut supports were replaced due them being worn. The power steering rack was leaking, the engine mount was cracked and the battery was leaking. The consumer also stated there was a vibration coming from the brakes when they were applied. There was a hole in the dashboard. Updated 04/223/10.

Excessive corrosion and rusting in the under carriage of the vehicle. Exhaust rusted all the way through. Front flex pipe rusted. Cat converter rusted . Muffler and back exhaust pipe rusted.

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I was driving with my wife in our 2007 Toyota Camry se and had a catastrophic failure of the oil supply hose at 60 mph. No engine warning lights came on at any time. In my rear view mirror I saw a huge cloud of smoke behind car. I pulled car to the side opened the hood and found oil on the engine. Called Toyota and had the car towed. They told me all the oil in the engine was gone and that this was a recall item. They replaced hose and oil but now I wonder if I have permanent damage to the engine. Drove home and parked it. On 2/17/2010 I had a recall visit to the dealer on the accelerator pedal but no one informed me of this recall. One week ago I received a letters from Toyota on more recalls (the oil hose was one). I tried to get an appointment but they were busy until April. This is not a small leak like they say in the notice-when it goes you think you have blown an engine with 6. 5 quarts of oil hitting a the hot exhaust. I would think there is a distinct possibility of fire or loss of control.

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I have a 2007 japanese-made Camry. I bought at a premium (well above invoice and above msrp because servco hawaii does not give discounts) thinking I was paying for a reliable and well-made vehicle. I have had other Toyotas but none with as many problems as this vehicle. And, with all the news of accelerator problems, I would like my problems checked and not be charged for it. I do not like the idea of having to pay $103 (1hr labor) x 3 different accelerator issues + another $103 to see why there is the smell of gasoline coming from the a/c vent. 1. When stepping on the accelerator, I will get no response. . . I continue to depress the gas, still no response. Then finally, the car will thrust forward violently. This has been mentioned to Toyota hawaii dealer several times saying it was normal for drive by wire vehicle and that it will take some getting used to. 2. When accelerating slowly, the car will rev high without the automatic transmission upshifting. . I have to depress the gas more and the car will rev even higher before upshifting. 3. On 2 different times, the car has revved and jumped forward while not in gear. The first time was at an intersection. I shifted into neutral with the p-brake on and it felt as if someone hit my car from the rear. The car jumped into the busy crosswalk about 2 feet until I hit the brake pedal and shifted it back into drive. Another time was at the drive-thru window in park. The car didn't move but jerked violently. Both were on flat surfaces. 4. When under heavy acceleration, the car sometimes give off the smell of gasoline. It is not exhaust fumes but smells of raw gasoline. A/c in recirculate mode. I also have been having numerous other quality problems with excessive rattling of trim and door ajar alarm going off for no reason.

I own a Toyota Camry 2002 v6. Late 2009, the car starts to blow light blue smoke everytime I start the engine. I called hamer Toyota on mission hills, CA about the problem. Iwas told that they will check the engine but it will cost me $95. 00 to open the cylinder head. I informed the service manager about the recall for engine sludge problem but he still insist that there is a charge to open the cylinder head. He said that if what is causing the smoke is the engine sludge, they will not charge $95. 00. After leaving the car for a few days, they called me and said that the car's engine was so clean and I took good care of the car. Just wondering what's the reason why the car is exhaling white smoke up to now if he said that the engine is clean. Please let me know if I can go directly Toyota to file a complain or you can publish my complain on your website.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota camnry se. The contact stated that while driving, he noticed that there was a strong sulfur odor coming in the vehicle through the ventilation system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times who stated they would reboot the computer but were unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer also suggested that in order to minimize the odor he should drive with the recirculator on. The manufacturer was contacted who sent a technician to inspect the vehicle who stated the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 19,195.

Vehicle is 2003 Toyota Camry xle - 1st incident occurred 10-27-06 - oil light came on, stopped at full service station, less than 1/2 qt low, cranked car & light was off, went approx 25 miles, pulled up to stop sign, car died, wouldn't crank, had car towed to dealership, they ran quick test & got code p0340, found intake cam broken, engine dirty, pickup stopped up,intake& exhaust cam stuck in cylinder head, gave estimate for used engine, car had 56,738 miles & was under power train warranty, they said due to oil sludge, blamed on not changing oil, had all maintenance records, accused my mechanic of falsifying docs but finally agreed to repair. They did not replace engine, they replaced cylinder heads, cams, valves, timing chain & guides, oil pickup, cleaned engine & reassembled. 2nd incident - mid may 2009 - driving, no lights came on, car started losing power & smoking bad, pulled over, oil was splattered causing smoking, was not running hot, still had some oil even after splattering, towed to mechanic, he said due to sludge, damage included 3 holes in block, 1 hole in oil pan, #4 connecting rod damaged bad, #4 piston shattered, #4 cylinder head damaged, engine a total loss, still have old engine, car has not been repaired. Toyota gave me a case #, then on 06-24-09 Toyota denied any kind of repair stating the 2003's were not covered under the class action lawsuit & car was too far outside warranty. Car has approx 96,000 miles. Toyota claims they corrected the problem with the new engines after 2001, but apparently the new engines have the same problem as the ones in the lawsuit. They should be held accountable, too many Toyota owners are having this same problem. I have all my maintenance records showing timely oil changes. I could have had an accident causing injury and/or death to myself or persons in incoming traffic when this occurred. Thank god no one was injured.

Without warning, the vvt oil supply hose ruptured, spraying engine oil all over the engine, undercarriage and hot exhaust of my vehicle. This is a 2007 Toyota Camry xle with the 3. 5 litre engine. The vehicle lost almost all of it's engine oil in a very short period of time and no warning lights or indicators ever came on. Traveling at highway speeds and with the catalytic converter at peak operating temperatures, this poses a very serious fire hazard. After having my vehicle towed to the Toyota dealer, I was advised that the ruptured hose was on national backorder and would take at least 5 weeks to get. I contacted Toyota's corporate offices and was told that production of the hoses could not meet the demand for them and that it may take 5 weeks or more to get the part at my local dealer. I was informed by a very reliable source that at the present time, Toyota has approximately 1100 vehicles with this same issue across the country. The other problem is that the oil has covered all of the rubber suspension parts from the front of the vehicle all the way to the rear tailpipe tips. After sitting for several weeks, this can cause catastrophic damage to all of the rubber suspension parts. I feel that the Toyota corporation is trying to limit it's expense for these premature failures of this oil supply hose and this poses a serious threat to the safety of anyone riding in the vehicle. This should certainly warrant a look by the NHTSA as it appears that the problem is larger tan the ability of Toyota to fix. This also places an unwarranted burden on the customer who has to pay for a defective car that is out of service and also pay for rental transportation to remain gainfully employed.

I was driving to work in my 2002 Toyota Camry when all of a sudden I saw a fire and smoke coming from under the hood. When I lifted the hood I noticed that the exhaust was red near the burn site. After looking on the internet I found several complaints with this model catching fire while driving.

Due to anti freeze leak the mechanic found leak to be coming from cylinder head gasket, when head was removed found 3 center bolts were loose, threads were stripped and damaged. I was told this is a defect in 2003 4 cyl Toyota Camry engines. Dealer would not cover, as it was repaired elsewhere.

I had a passenger who remarked that there was a sulfur smell in passenger compartment of car when recirculation air is switched on. I had noticed it before but didn't know what to think about it. I've had lots of migraine headaches over the past 5 months. When I mentioned to a mechanic he said it was probably due to the sulfur dioxide poisoning me.

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My 2001 Camry 4 cylinder started having white smoke coming out of the tail pipe after around 100,000 miles. It happens every morning when I start the engine. I had it checked by a mechanic and he said Toyotas have that problem because of seating problem and it would cost me around $2000. 00 to fix.

When the car is idling (I. E. At traffic light, in driveway, etc. . . ), the cabin fills with the exhaust odor. It seems as if the exhaust fumes fill the inside of the car, even with the windows up.

The car was bought brand new. This is the history of the 1999 Camry (problem: engine light comes on each time): 1/24/2007 goodyear auto--replaced charcoal canister and control valve $549. 19 7/12/2007 goodyear auto--replaced purge valve $134. 24; charcoal canister replaced under warranty 11/8/2008 Toyota dealership--replaced charcoal canister and purge valve (Toyota says they still have to charge for this repair, even though it was replaced earlier) $656. 75 2/9/09 Toyota dealership--replaced control valve--$142. 34 in summary, charcoal canister was replaced 3 times, purge valve replaced 2 times, control valve replaced 2 times--all in a span of 2 years. Toyota service representative justifies it by saying it is a "revised" part.

: the contact stated the engine light had been illuminated but was aware of the problem of the vehicle. The contact experienced light headedness and fatigue, as well as, muscle aches and loss of coordination believed to be from fumes entering the passenger compartment. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer on three occasions, but the problem recurred. The contact went to the hospital. The manufacturer was not notified.