Engine Overheat Problems of Toyota Camry

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine overheated as the temperature warning indicator. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The engine cylinder head blot was stripped and replaced with a new one however, the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the engine over heat warning light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to the dealer. After diagnosis, the dealer advised the contact that the engine head bolts failed and the engine would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 120,000.

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Engine emits white smoke during cold start up. Was told the engine head bolts are stripped due to manufacturing design which may lead to engine overheating and failure. Engine will need to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. While the contact was driving less than 40 mph, there was a noise coming from the engine compartment. The oil temperature gauge indicated the engine was overheating. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and inspected underneath the hood area. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and repair. The technician recommended that the engine be replaced due to the defective cylinder head bolts. The technician ordered a new replacement engine at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry solara. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the engine overheated. He took the vehicle to a local repair facility. The technician concluded that the engine needed to be replaced because there was leakage from the engine gaskets due to stripped head bolts. He then added that he was ineligible for free remedy. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 95,900. Updated 10/21/09. Updated 10/20/09.

While driving, the engine over heated.

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