Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Toyota Camry - part 2

My Toyota Camry 2003 became noisy a few weeks ago. Yesterday, I sent the car to Toyota dealer. The dealer told me that intake manifold should to be replaced. I spend ~$600 to replaced the manifold. Now the noise is gone. After I search internet, same problems have happened in lots of Toyota Camry 2003. Thus, I have to believe that this intake manifold problem is a deficiency from manufacture. Toyota should recall this problem.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving 35 mph, the variable valve timing oil supply hose ruptured. As a result, engine oil sprayed all over the exhaust system, engine, and down into the tail pipes. Both front wheel wells began to smoke. Upon further investigation, the contact found large puddles of engine oil. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that it would take over five weeks to obtain the part (hose) needed to make the repairs due to a national back order. The current and failure mileages were less than 69,000.

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The intake manifold of my 2003 Toyota Camry is faulty from the time the car was built. Toyota is saying that they won't cover as its not in warranty. How can a part that was faulty from the date it was installed not be covered. It is clearly a factory issue in their own admission. How can they not be responsible for fixing?.

The intake manifold was making alot of noise. Apparently Toyota was aware of the problem because they replace it for free on low mileage vehicles (within the 3 yr, 36k mile factory warranty) or on higher mileage cars up to 70k miles. My vehicle has 114k miles so it was not covered. I will be issuing a complaint with Toyota as well.

There is clattering noise in the intake manifold. The noise started about 6 months ago and has gotten continually worse. I took the car to a local dealership and was told they had no idea what the noise was. The manufacturer claims it is not a defective part.

Vehicle started making a loud rattling/vibrating noise that started around 57,000 miles. It sounded like there was no oil in the car, though oil change had been done less than 1,000 miles prior to noticing this. Sound got worse and worse over the next week or so and was usually loudest when the car was first started up in the morning or after it had been sitting all day. Heard mostly when it was idling in park and when you first started driving. Once you got going, the sound wasn't so bad. Took it back to the oil change place and they said it sounded like a lifter problem. . Read more...

I am the owner of 2003 Toyota Camry . And I would like to file a complain due to the engine defects in my vehicle . In April 2008 , I discovered the engine coolant was leaking and it was so severe that I had to take to the mechanic shop for inspection and repair. The mechanic did the pressure test cooling system test and found coolant leak coming from cylinder had by the intake manifold . The mechanic removed valve cover and found 2 head bolts loose . My vehicle was only 56000 miles at that time. I was told by the mechanic it was not safe to drive because the car could overheat any minutes. So the engine needed to be replaced . It costs me $2700 to replace the engine . So I report the incident to the Toyota manufacture /dealers in torrance . They respond to me that they were not responsible for this problem. I requested new motor vehicle board from California to help me to resolve the matter . The Toyota still insisted that they were not responsible for it .

My 1999 Toyota Camry started blowing blue smoke out of the tail pipe. This was after regular oil changes at 3,000 miles. Finally, while on a business trip and after oil was changed, my engine started making a loud clanking noise. I immediately pulled off the road and turned off the engine. I had a local mechanic look at the engine, who state the engine would need to be replaced. I then paid to have the car towed 200 miles to my house where my mechanic also stated the engine was blown. I have been searching the internet for over a year to find a cost effective engine when at last I found a web site that explains thousands of people have had the same problem I had with sludge oil problems causing engine failure. Why has the NHTSA not issued any recall? I can not believe that the NHTSA is not looking out for the consumer? what is it going to take to get some help for the hard working consumer against the auto giants who know good and well they had a very silent class action notification which did not make it to the majority of the consumers. That action might be good for the board members and stockholders but isn't the NHTSA supposed to look out for the consumer.

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Have a 2003 Toyota Camry, the intake manifold is broken. Toyota won't help even though it seems to be an occasional problem with the Camry.

Getting a large chatter or rattle from the plastic intake manifold, which after reviewing internet info appears to be a common problem that warrants a defective issue. This has been occurring for almost a year.

Began to hear rattling noise shortly before taking car to dealer for 90,000 mile servicing. Advised by dealer that intake manifold was broken and needed to be replaced at a cost of $600. Had manifold replaced under extended warranty.

The dealership states that the manifold has a problem causing a very lour rattling and needs to be replaced. . Read more...

Engine noise caused by intake manifold crack as diagnosed by a Toyota service dealer.

- the contact owns a 2001 Toyota solara. The contacted stated that white smoke was coming out of the tail pipe in 2002. The failure mileage was 10,000. The dealer rebuilt the engine. The contact recently started to experience white smoke coming from the tail pipe again. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new engine. The current mileage was 100,000. The contact has the repair invoices.

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Toyota dealer advises replacement of intake manifold on 2003 Camry 4-cylinder due to loud rattling noise. Technical service bulletin addresses this issue. Many similar complaints noted.

Blue smoke come from tail pipe after car sit for a few days and the front right strut or something on that side rattle. The date is when I first heard the noise but the previous owner heard the noise a year or two after purchase,she had the struts changed and the noise is still there.

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03 Camry manifold at 45k took car to dealer with complaint of knocking/vibration coming from engine. Dealer replaced water pump under warranty and recommended tensioner be replaced, out of warranty item, to fully correct noise. Noise persisted and I learned to deal with it since it wasn't harming the engine. Progressively got more annoying and at 58k took back to dealer. Sservice rep listened to it for 2 minutes and said it was the intake manifold which would cost $591 for parts and labor. I decided not to leave car and have work done again since it was not harming the engine and more of a nuisance than anything. At 60,500k I e-mailed Toyota and asked about the emissions warranty coverage and was told the intake manifold was covered up to 60k or 5 yrs. I only have self to blame for not being proactive sooner, but Toyota should own up to this rather common problem. Please note that I was told by Toyota that "the warranty coverage for the intake manifold is 5 yrs or 60,000 which ever comes first from the vehicles date of first use. . . ".

Engine intake manifold failure. There is a TSB already for this failure, TSB-0034-08. They is very high failure rate that was caused by inadequate baffles in the intake that will break apart and possibly cause engine failure. The problem starts with a light tapping noise and gradually gets louder. This problem seems to be very widespread with Toyota owners with the 2. 4l 4 cylinder engine.

Car makes clicking noise when idle and in first gear. I got a diagnostic test by Toyota dealer and the problem is a broken airflow deflector in the intake manifold which is flapping around. This problem is reportedly common on Camrys.

: the contact stated a hissing noise was coming from the engine immediately after starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership, and the problem was diagnosed as an intake manifold leak, and the intake manifold was replaced . Updated 2/7/2006 -.

Intake manifold failure on 2003 Toyota Camry 2. 4 engine (Toyota motor CO. ) will not replace. They know that they have a problem because they replaced them with a new type of intake manifold. My Camry has 65000 miles.

The intake manifold failed, causing a rattle noise from the engine area. Rattle was heard at idle speed and became louder when accelerating. Toyota replaced the intake manifold at a total cost of over $500 (part + labor) because the failure occurred just outside the warranty period. This problem is described in TSB eg018-2004.

The steam seal valve is leaking oil to the chamber of the engine. The problem first started in April 2005. When the vehicle is cold and it is started there is smoke coming out of the tail pipe. The consumer is concerned that the vehicle may catch on fire.

In July, 2003 (please refer to odi id number: 10030262) our 1997 Toyota Camry ce (manual transmission) began leaking large amounts of gasoline. It was determined internal pressure had caused the tank to bulge out and rip at the seams. After two soldering attempts were made to patch the tank, the entire tank was replaced with a new one. A pressure test was conducted but no problems were found. In February 2005 the gas tank started leaking again. The same bulge from inside out was found as had previously been seen with the old and since replaced tank. The tank was removed & sent out for welding, returned and tests were conducted on the charcoal filter & vacuum switch. Both tested fine. The vacuum switch was replaced as the cost of replacing the charcoal filter was too expensive and since it didn't show failure, it didn't appear to be necessary. The mechanic suggested periodic tests in case the problem was intermittent. Also, the heat distributor (I believe that's the name for the metal between the exhaust pipe & the gas tank to keep the tank from overheating & exploding) was found to have been "wrinkled" but from the pressure of the in-out expansion of the tank, not from an out-in push that would have been caused from driving over something. Less than two weeks later, the gas leak returned. Toyota was contacted and we were referred to the local dealership customer service manager. The csm coordinated with the service department to have the car put up on the rack and looked at. Three individuals, including the csm declared it was an "external leak from the patch" and felt it was nothing they were willing to investigate further. They did suggest replacing the tank and doing further investigations to attempt to duplicate the process, however, the expenses are so extraordinary, we have opted to replace the tank with a used one and look at other replacement vehicle options, possibly selling parts or towing to a junk yard.

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The vehicle has white smoke when starting car. Car is parked inside garage when not in use. Hite smoke coming form muffler/tail pipe. Toyota tech. Suggested that customer replace stem seals at customers expense.

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1. ) the black paint on the windshield wipers has worn off, exposing a bright metallic surface which reflects sunlight directly into the driver's eyes. ; 2. ) having only 37,000 miles on the vehicle, the exhuast system is in need of replacement!!!.

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At about 70k miles, my 1997 Toyota Camry starting exhibiting problems of huge amounts of smoke from tail pipe at cold startup. I understand that this is related to the engine sluge or gelling problem. I believe this problem is related to the TSB-628696 as noted in the NHTSA. However, Toyota has declined to cover the repair, but is willing to cover only the parts, but the labor is being charged to me. They are not honoring the extended coverage that they have announced for this TSB tc02002 and NHTSA item number: 628696. This is totally ridiculous.

I brought my 98 Camry into Toyota city in mamaroneck, NY on 11/6/03 because of blue smoke that was coming out of the tail pipe. Seals were replaced but there was still leaking of oil. On 6/2/04 the Camry has more repairs done with gaskets and seals replaced but still there was oil leaking . I brought the car back to have the leak checked and I am always told there is no leak. I have smoke coming into the car from the engine area and put a quart of oil in every week.

The vehicle tail pipe had a sharp edge which cut the consumer finger while he was washing his vehicle. The consumer received a stitch to close the cut.

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I received a letter last year from Toyota explaining a gelling problem and to watch out for blue smoke coming from the tail pipe when starting the car. I went into sears for an oil change and they indicated that it looked like moisture was getting in the oil and it looked sludgy. I took the car to the Toyota dealership for them to check out this gelling. The letter indicated that Toyota would pay for the part/installation. I got the estimated back from Toyota and they said I did not have any gelling or sludge in the oil/engine, but that I did have rotted valve stem seals and head gasket leaks, and oil pan leaks and thats why there was blue smoke. The car is barely 7 years old and I have changed the oil faithfully at 3000 miles. I did not have the problem fixed, because I wanted a second opinion from a mechanic that was referred to me that is trustworthy. I plan on taking the car in(an appt. Was made for 2 days after I took it to the Toyota dealership) and I have questions in hand about how this could have happened when I have not had 1 indication that the engine is going bad/valves are leaking(I. E. There have been no noises, leaking of antifreeze or other fluid when I park my car o/n or for a few hours).

Tailpipe on 2003 Camry to low to ground. This is a fire hazard.

While starting the vehicle, blue smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The dealership is aware of the problem. The consumer stated that the dealer said that it was an engine sludge problem. There is a recall on 1997-2001 2. 2 cyl engines, which can cause the engine to seize up during operation. The engine is prone to dangerous levels of gasoline contamination dilution. The consumer feels that this vehicle should be covered even though its a 1996, because it has the same engine.

Tail pipe is too low to the ground.

The engine has been emitting a strong burning smell for almost a month. After driving, a have a headache and feel dizzy for several hours. My wife refuses to drive the car. Two weeks ago, the dealer claims he removed a plastic bag from the exhaust system, but the smell continues with the same intensity. The smell exists in the passenger compartment while driving and standing in several places at the front hood with the ignition turned off. I took the car to the dealer again yesterday; they claim plastic is still burning its way through the exhaust system. Not acceptable.

Had I not gotten my family out of the car promtly and taken all appropriate actions, the results of the fire could have been much worse. Fire investigator stated oil dripped onto exahust manifold after explosion causing fire. I wonder, could a drip shield have prevent the fire? I was feathering the accelerator when the engine blew-up. Could the combination of feathering and higher speed have caused an control situation that caused the explosion? it looks like the part failed in a rotating part of the engine. What would have happened if the part failed in a different direction; would ther have been any risk to passengers or pedestrians?.