Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-0064-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034284 | Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures de | 11/01/2010 | |
| 04004 | 09/08/2004 | 10010160 | Accessory drive belt squeal/ belt tensioner rattle. *nm | 11/04/2004 | |
| 03704 | 09/03/2004 | 10010021 | Engine bank 1 and bank 2 a/f and 02 identification. various toyota models. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
| 00804 | 04/28/2004 | 10007098 | Malfunction indicator lamp on 1mz-fe engine misfire diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305 or p0306. *tt | 05/26/2004 | |
| EG01303R | 09/29/2003 | EG01303 | 10004636 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0440, p0441 and/or p0446 stored. *tt | 12/29/2003 |
| EG01303 | 09/29/2003 | 10003965 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0440, p0441 and/or p0446 stored. *tt | 11/07/2003 | |
| EG01101 | 08/03/2001 | EG00403 | 10001989 | A malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300. *tt *jb | 07/30/2003 |
| 00403 | 03/03/2003 | 01101 | 10001358 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 (random multiple cylinder misfire). *tt | 05/01/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| TC02002 | 01/30/2002 | 628696 | Special policy adjustment regarding vehicles experiencing engine oil gelling or sludge. *tt | 03/19/2002 | |
| 01101 | 08/03/2001 | 623038 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 random multiple cylinder misfire. *tt | 10/25/2001 | |
| EG01001 | 06/08/2001 | 622312 | Some vehicles with 1mz-fe engine may exhibit a false m.i.l on.*jb | 10/16/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE02079 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/22/2002 | 03/18/2003 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | ||
| Odi's data analysis found the fires rates to be consistently low and evenly distributed among six model years and six different engine configurations.odi examined a variety of root causes, those being detonation (resulting in oil pan puncture from connecting rod), starter fires, various fuel related fires, leaking oil filters, wiring issues, improper repairs and brake fluid leaks.none of the issues examined had reports that indicated a trend when normalized for populaton and exposure.see attached report for full details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 mph, the vehicle stalled as the steering wheel seized. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 to 40 mph the vehicle would stall and the steering would lock up. the vehicle was able to restart after waiting a while. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 79500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud cracking noise coming from under the vehicle as the vehicle stalled. after inspection, the contact noticed oil leaking from the engine. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that part of the engine had fallen and caused the engine to leak. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who replaced the entire engine. the manufacturer was aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the current mileage was 90,000 and the failure mileage was 79,500 kmj | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 79500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud cracking noise coming from underneath the vehicle when the vehicle stalled and lose all power. after inspection, he noticed oil leaking from the engine. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where they informed the contact that part of the engine fell and caused the engine to leak. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who replaced the entire engine. the manufacturer was aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the current mileage was 90,000 and the failure mileage was 79,500 bw | |||
| 01/22/2011 | 79500 | ||
| We bought a brand new 2001 toyota camry ce in 2000 and were pretty comfortable with the vehicle until something happened to us about 8 weeks ago. on jan 22, we were driving on i 15 freeway south from la back to las vegas. about after 30 minutes on the road i heard something sounding like a crack under the vehicle (last only about one second). i thought the vehicle might hit a rock underneath and slowed down trying to figure out what exactly happened. then in about 3 minutes the vehicle lost the power. i turned on the emergency flash light and pulled the vehicle to the roadside. i could see that the engine oil was leaking out badly. after lots of hassles the vehicle was towed to crown toyota dealer shop in ontario. the next day morning their service manager called to tell me that nothing indicated that the vehicle hit a rock since there was no damage outside of the engine. to the best of his judgment the engine was damaged from inside. he said something from inside of engine could fall down and knocked the engine that caused the leaking. soon after that my insurance company denied my claim stating that they talked to the crown toyota dealer shop and concluded the accident was caused by the mechanical failure of the engine, which is not covered by the insurance policy. last month i had the engine replaced in an auto shop and was told the same thing about the cause of the problem. from pictures attached one can see a big hole knocked out on engine(see attached picture). it is a real surprise to me since the vehicle has run only 79,500 miles and we gave it maintenance on regular bases as required. by this letter we request an investigation of what engine defect caused the failure and an explanation from toyota company. at the same time we reserve the right to ask for compensations for the loss caused by this mechanical failure. this complaint has been sent to national customer relation of toyota moto sales. | |||
| 04/05/2009 | 120810 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota camry went out of control when our son was driving on a ramp and rolled over several times and the car was upside down trapping our son in the car upside down. he had to break the side window to get out of the car. it is completely total damage and the insurance company compensated for the value of the car. he was saved miraculously with minor cuts and bruises. policeman gave him ticket after he got out of the car. it was night and cold. *tr | |||
| 09/06/2009 | 103000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 06/30/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| I was driving my 2001 toyota camry at normal highway speed when without warning, i heard a loud noise. my engine immediately stopped operating and fortunately i was able to coast to the shoulder of the road. after having my car towed to a repair shop, the mechanic determined that an engine rod was thrown through the engine block. my car requires a new engine at an approximate cost of $ 3,000.00. *tr | |||
| 11/17/2008 | 30000 | 1 | 04/02/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. while driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions, the driver suffered a heart attack and crashed into a parked vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle erupted into flames. the police, ambulance, and fire departments were called to the scene and reports were filed. the driver was fatally injured in the crash. the vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a collision center. the information was provided by the insurance company report. the failure and current mileages were 30,000. updated 12/30/08 *cn updated 01/02/09. *jb | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 1 | ||
| After parking the vehicle on my home drive way, smoke came from under hood,then the vehicle caught on fire. after 911 call, the fire fighters came and put out the fire. all of the parts under the hood were all melted, especially engine side were burnt out significantly. the front window panel was also damaged. there were no warning lights which came on, no strange smells, nothing. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2007 | 49600 | 1 | 06/26/2006 |
| We purchased a used (about 43,000 miles) 2001 toyota camry le ) at the end of june 2006. every thing works fine since we purchased it. the previous owner is a friend of mine, who always did regular maintenance and oil changes in toyota dealer and left all maintenance records to me. after we got the car, we had changed brand new tires, new brakes, replaced driver side auto window motor, and also done oil changes regularly. on june 11, 2007, i took my camry to mechanic to do oil and brake changes. no problem was reported. the total mileage on that car was less than 49,600 miles at that time. on friday, july 20, 2007, at 11:00 am, my wife drove kids from home to local library for about 7 minutes. after parking in the library parking lot, walking into library, a few minutes later, the librarian announced and asked the owner of camry with the specific plate number to go to front lobby. however, the librarian did not state the reason. my wife thought she parked well without any violation, so she did not pay too much attention to the first announcement. after librarian's second announcement, my wife felt that the plate number sounded familiar, so she went to front lobby to check out what's happening. when my wife got out to the parking lot, she saw police car and fire truck, and her car was burned out. all of the parts inside the engine cover were all melted. the fire also damaged the right front panel of the car parked next to my camry. i asked my mechanic to tow my car to his repair shop and checked my car. he told me that this car is not repairable and is totaled. i had contacted toyota corporate office customer experience center regarding my camry engine fire since july 23, 2007. the case manager - sandra told me that she would send my case to toyota's claim department and someone will contact me to investigate my car. however, it had been two weeks since my first contact with toyota, i had not received phone call from toyota claim department. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2005 | 83000 | 1 | 02/03/2001 |
| While approaching a red light i heard a noise with a loud bang all lights came on and the motor stopped. i had to get out because smoke came from all over the front of the car with fear that a fire would start i grabbed my girls and got to the side of the road. when my husband got there he opened the hood there was a hole in my motor the size of a baseball. when i called toyota they told me that my car was out of warranty nothing they could do. i investigated and found that they are paying for the motor to be fixed i need to have all my receipts from the oil changes which i happen to have. *jb | |||
| 11/12/2004 | 96000 | 1 | |
| While driving at any speed engine warning light illuminated. consumer had no other problems. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/19/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic placed the vehicle on the diagnostic machine. then, mechanic informed consumer that the machine showed that emission charcoal canister, and vacuum switch valve were not working and needed replacement. *ak | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 66000 | ||
| My car (a 2001, 4-cylinder, toyota camry le; vin #: 4t1bg28k41u830198) has been at the service department for 26 days. i had the car towed to that dealership when it suddenly broke down on a major interstate without warning. the car started to jerk sporadically and hesitate when i depressed the gas pedal. the car got worse it started to make a clicking-and-clacking noise and seemed that it would die at anytime. as i approached the service station, i heard a loud popping sound and the front of the car started to smoke. i asked the mechanics at the station to check under the hood. after looking at the car, one of the mechanics asked how long have you had this car?? when i told him that it was a 2001, he said that he?d never seen this type of damage in a 2-year old car. he recommended that i take it to the dealer because it should be a repair that would be covered under warranty. two letters and several calls later and my car still sits at the dealership. i received a call from percy chan of toyota's national customer relations center (310-468-2846) on october 17, 2003. mr. chan called to find out what happened with my 2001 toyota camry (approx 66,060 miles). he then said that he'd gotten an email from the dealership that said that the dealership offered to make the repairs for $500 (this is down from $5,500; the original estimate for the repair. i received a second call from mr. chan on october 20, 2003. he called to tell me that he'd reviewed the letter and couldn't understand why the dealership would let my car sit on the lot taking up space. he said that they had gotten money from toyota to make repairs under the customer support program. i received a third call from mr. chan on october 21, 2003. he called to tell me that the mr. boots was no longer the service manager and the new manager was lisa. he said that lisa checked with the mechanic and said that the damage was caused by valvoline who had done my last oil change. | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 326 | ||
| Car makes lound rattling nosey when stopped at a red light. the whole car shakes. the also take a while before putting off . car dealer won't fix or look at the problem. | |||
| 01/05/2004 | 13000 | 1 | |
| While parked for 5 hours vehicle caught on fire. the dealer stated that fire started in the engine compartment, however, the cause had not been determined. *ak | |||
| 09/03/2003 | 66066 | 2 | 08/04/2003 |
| The car suddenly broke down on a major interstate out of washington, dc, on my way home from work. without warning (e.g., no warning lights or previous problems), it started to jerk sporadically and hesitated when i depressed the gas pedal. as i approached my exit to i-495 north, the car got worse it started to make a clicking-and-clacking noise and seemed that it would die at anytime. i took the first exit off of i-495 (210: indian head highway, south) because i knew that there was a shell gas station with a garage. as i approached the station, i heard a loud popping sound and the front of the car started to smoke. i was terrified that the car would catch on fire. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/03/2007 | 76000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. while driving at 35 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine so she took the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated that the engine oil was low. the contact stated that the engine oil light did not illuminate to alert her to get an oil change which caused the engine to fail; the engine now needed to be replaced. the dealer and the manufacturer both stated that there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were approximately 76,000. | |||
| 03/27/2006 | 112525 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota camry was towed on 3/27/06 as a result of oil leak from engine. all data was sent to toyota who sent it to an independent evaluator who denied claim.. i would like to resubmit the claim and documents to your office for a reevaluation. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 165000 | 1 | |
| Trip back from new orleans the car just stopped running. repairman said it was a blown head gasket. the car is currently at the repair shop. the cost is between 2,000 and 2,500 dollars. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2006 | 95000 | 1 | 03/15/2001 |
| In august, my wife and i noticed our 2001 toyota camry le made a noise like it was missing on one cylinder. we watched to see if the problem persisted. we were still under our extended warranty and took the vehicle to a local mechanic we trust. he discovered the middle valves were stuck or sticking in the valve sleeve, causing the mis-firing sound we heard. further, we were told the remedy was to have the head machined, replace the damaged sleeves and this would resolve the problem. in asking another mechanic about the issue, we learned this is a common flaw in the 4 cylinder camry engine. in fact, our mechanic had 3 separate cars of the same age in for the same exact repair in a 2 week period. this seems a little deceptive, especially as you search the internet to discover there are several customers who found this flaw long after their warranty expired. we buy vehicles with the intent to keep them; we focus on what we believe to be quality manufacturers with a quality product. this lack of follow-through and care for the customer is a blatant disregard of the trust placed in their hands. technically, we are only out very minor fees and the time it took to deal with the matter. this was not a consumer product, where the result is annoyance and frustration, but it was a mode of transport, carrying our lives on a daily basis. how can a company carelessly disregard the impact of its' products construction with so much on the line everytime it is used? i am very disappointed in toyota, especially in light of the recent news about drops in product quality. as they focus on the bottom line, little concern is shown to the consumer who risks a lot. *nm | |||
| 08/26/2006 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Petition i and my 5 year old son were on highway, when the engine burst and caught on fire of my toyota camry 2001 exl. we had done all the maintenance with toyota and all changes of the oil requirements on time. the last oil change was only 4 weeks prior the accident. we went through terrifying and very dangerous experience also lost 27,000 investments in the car. toyota's engines have the sludge problems, but they decline any responsibilities. people should know about such dangerous problem before they can lose a loved one. i petition the agency for a recall, because of seriousness of failure. *nm | |||
| 09/04/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle jerked and hesitated when the accelerator was depressed.*mr the consumer has requested that toyota recall all affected engines, or repurchase the vehicle and cover incidential and collateral expenses. *cb *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Problems involving 2001 toyota camry.*mr (nar) while driving on the major interstate the consumer vehicle broke down with out any warning, the car started to jerk sporadically and hesitate when depressing the gas pedal. the vehicle started smoking and had to towed to the service department. the dealer was notified about the defect engine but fell to fix problem. the consumer was requesting that a recall be issued for all affected engines, or re purchase the vehicle and cover the incidental and collateral expenses made from defective vehicle. *cb | |||
| 07/18/2003 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently while driving at low speed 15 mph, vehicle will shut down. dealer has inspected vehicle and, could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/13/2003 | 28565 | 1 | |
| While driving vehicle shut off and brakes failed. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 07/07/2003 | 1 | 05/27/2001 | |
| Last year at approximatley same month & date, check engine light comes on.i am concerned because i bought the vehicle in may of 2001, it only has 9034 miles and this is the second incident.*ak | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 29000 | 1 | 01/21/2001 |
| While driving at 65 mph the engine caught on fire. there was a 3-4 inch hole in the engine which leaked oil and ignited a fire. the fire investigator reported the fire was caused by a mechanical malfunction and not improper care. *ak there was no warning, the vehicle just exploded with a big bang and the brakes had gone out. *scc *jb | |||
| 04/02/2003 | 49319 | 1 | 07/11/2002 |
| Cam shaft sensor malfunctioned w/approximately 49,000 miles. dealer will not cover cost of repair although it affects the engine's performance. it was not an internal problem. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/15/2005 | 58000 | 0 | 04/04/2001 |
| 2001 toyota camry le. engine oil leaking. i did not realize untill i went to 65k service by dealer. the leaking oil malfunction power steering | |||
| 04/30/2002 | 1 | 01/26/2001 | |
| Vehicle stalled at 60 mph. dealer could not find a cause.*ak the a/c and the fun selector malfunctioned, but the dealer was unable to fix it. the vehicle starts and stalls immediately. the dealer installed a new circuit opening realy and the problem was solved. *yh | |||
| 11/12/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2001 | |
| I drove the vehicle through a puddle and according to the dealership that caused the engine to hydro-lock. now the vehicle needs a new engine and the warranty will not cover it. i don't have $4,000 to pay for it. any assistance is greatly appreciated. *ak | |||
| 05/05/2001 | 4 | 04/29/2001 | |
| When starting vehicle it back fires and will not start, it takes about 3 tries for vehicle to start, engine check light is on, consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 4 times, the spark plugs have been replaced ,however the problem has not be resolved.*ak *yd | |||
| 03/29/2001 | |||
| While driving 60-65 mph engine stalled, accelerator pedal went to floor. dealer found accelerator cable had snapped. consumer received recall 01v012000 a couple of days prior to this. consumer indicated that letter did not state this recall was urgent. if it had, consumer would have gone straight to nearest toyota dealership. also, consumer would like to add that he received first class attention from dealer that repaired vehicle, who was not a selling dealer. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/10/2001 | ||
| While driving the check engine light illuminated, the consumer immediately pulled over and checked all fluids, the consumer then took the vehicle to the dealer, the dealer was unable to find any problems but suggested that the vehicle must be scheduled for repair. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/27/2006 | 112525 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota camry was towed on 3/27/06 as a result of oil leak from engine. all data was sent to toyota who sent it to an independent evaluator who denied claim.. i would like to resubmit the claim and documents to your office for a reevaluation. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 03/17/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2001-toyota camry: there is a burning odor when car is operating. the ignition does not always start the car upon inserting and turning the key. many times when turning the key, there is a high screeching loud noise and the car remains non-operational for a few minutes which occurs everyday. after the car is running for approximately 20-minutes down the road, there is a burning smell similar to burning rubber. the inside of the car near the floor on driver side and passenger side will become warm. it appears heat is generated from the engine into the inside of the car thus resulting in burning odor. upon acceleration, the car has a jerky, propelling motion forward. steering column has some stiffness and at other times it has lot of play with turns. the power/electric windows, clock, and cd/radio player do not work properly. these defects/faults occurred approximately 6 months after used vehicle was purchased. as vehicle was sold as is, i did not return to the dealership for repairs. car was taken to local mechanic and found nothing wrong. with the exception of the daily ignition/start problem, other problems described above, happen approximately five times a month. regular scheduled service maintenance are performed however all above problems continue to concern me. *tr | |||
| 1 | 11/11/2000 | ||
| There was a sulfur odor coming threw the air vent from the exhaust which made the occupants sick. *nlm (see annotation - mj) *ts *jb | |||
| 05/24/2002 | 12 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Large amounts of co are entering inside the car, my wife has passed out over a dozen times while driving the car. we used a co detector and it registerd over 999ppm. i fear that this may be a problem that goes undetected. my wife had an eeg, ekg and an electro cardiogram performed, all tests came back normal. we found it interesting that she would only pass out while driving the camry and this is what pushed us to test the co levels. i thank you in advance for your assistance and hope that this may help others that might be experiencing the same symptoms with this car or other cars. no safety defects mentioned. *ak | |||
| 07/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| Whenever someone gets inside of vehicle, may expierence dizziness/ nausia, headache, and chest pain. *ak consumer took the vehicle back four times for the same problem and the dealer could not identify the problem. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 11/25/2006 | 98000 | 1 | |
| The vacuum canister was installed in this auto at an angle and has failed nys inspection the last three times. these type of vacuum problem has cost the consumers millions in additional inspection cost. *nm | |||
| 08/14/2006 | 56000 | 2 | 11/19/2003 |
| Check engine light coming on repeatedly with code p0446 even after getting it repaired twice. *nm | |||
| 09/28/2004 | 1 | 06/13/2004 | |
| Back in sept 2004 was the first time that the engine check light came on. the charcoal canister was replaced with genuine toyota parts. then the light returned on 10/04/04, 11/23/04 and 4/7/05 due to the same problem and the canister was replaced each time. *ak | |||
| 08/31/2004 | 62560 | 08/20/2001 | |
| Faulty charcoal canister | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Letter from congressman goodlatte on behalf of constituent, re problems she experienced with her vehicle after the use of gasoline containing ethanol. *nj the consumer owns a 2001 and 2002 toyota camry. one of the vehicles needed a new catalytic converter and the other needed a new oxygen sensor. the consumer believed the damage was caused by the use of gasoline containing ethanol. the consumer stated that a representative of a state agency that inspected gasoline stations informed her that mechanics had told him that even a small amount of ethanol could caused the oxygen sensor to malfunction. a mechanic determined that her vehicles contained bad gas. *jb updated 05/25/10.*jb | |||