Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1996 toyota camry. the contact stated that a gasoline odor was emitted from the rear of the vehicle even when the engine was shut of. the vehicle was not inspected for the failure or repaired. the failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 118,000. kmj | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1996 toyota camry. the contact stated the vehicle smells of gasoline when it is turned off. the smell comes from the rear of the vehicle by the fuel tank. the vehicle had not been inspected. the failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 118,000.rl | |||
| 07/22/2008 | 202326 | 1 | |
| Sudden acceleration. its like someone just floors the gas pedal when you don't have your foot isn't on it. *tr | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 64600 | ||
| Idle problem. taken to mechanic twice. have replaced isc valve at least once a year since 1996 (twice in 1997 and 1998), in the last year car has stalled when slowing down to complete engine shutdown in middle of roadway. engine takes a few tries to start again. | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 28000 | ||
| Fuel system: for about the last year and a half, certain mornings my car wouldn\'t start by simply turning the ignition; i had to try it the \"old fashioned\" way and depress the gas pedal several times prior to turning the ignition key. power window: the driver side power window motor sounds like it is dying; it takes quite a long time for the window to open and close. other: the driver side interior door handle just broke off in my hand four (4) weeks ago!!! please bear in mind that this car has less than 29,000 miles and is very well maintained. something which has occurred over the last year or so is quite dangerous and i need to point this out because i, nor anyone i have spoken to has ever heard of such a thing. the black windshield wiper arm assembly (which attaches the windshield wiper to the motor), for some unknown reason, the black paint has "worn away", exposing a bright silver metal, which reflects the sun directly into my eyes. it is quite dangerous. since i don't do a lot of driving and always wear sunglasses on sunny days, they has helped me somewhat. however, recently i was driving on a cloudy day when the sun did in fact come out while i was without sunglasses. this proved to be most dangerous as i managed to avoid at least one accident due to this condition.. | |||
| 05/28/1996 | 7128 | 8 | |
| The idle speed control valve was replaced because the vehicle had difficulties starting. the problem still occurred and was replaced 7 more times. the consumer found information on a toyota report which indicated that the egr valve and the fuel pressure regulator were preventing the vehicle from starting. *scc *nlm | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 5 | 10/04/1995 | |
| Upon starting vehicle at idle speed, the control valve sticks. this problem has been examined by dealership, and consumer has been told that this was normal. *ak brakes experience grinding, squeaking, and vibration, rotors were warped and brake pads were glazed, brakes have been replaced, however problem continues. consumer states there is a suspension problem that is causing uneven tire wear. vehicle experiences several engine related problems, motor mounts were weak causing steering wheel vibration, 16 valve seals came apart due to being installed incorrectly, water pump leaked, timing belt failed, valve cover leaked, and cam seal was replaced. vehicle experienced transmission related problems, right outer axle boot was split and leaking grease, cv boots failed twice, shifter was hard and was making noises, dealer found the shifter lever plate was broken, transmission pan gasket was replaced, there was a clunking noise in the rear when going in reverse. the car jack was missing from the trunk and the antenna was inoperable. dealer found an open circuit in the battery. consumer noticed a rattling noise under the right front seat, dealer secured seat slide adjuster hook, temperature gauge did not work properly. overdrive light was inoperable. vehicle has experienced several fuel related problems, the egr valve assembly, egr modulator, idler control valve, idle air speed control, distributor o-ring, idler bearing, isc valve, and vacuum switching valve have all been replaced, blue smoke was coming out of the exhaust, dealer cleaned the throttle body, fuel injection, and recalibrated the fuel sensor, vehicle was running rough and stalling due to faulty egr vacuum modulator, dealer stated that the valve would default if there was too much oil added, the valve is too small so it will stick or become clogged up with carbon build up. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 03/15/1996 | 1 | 11/20/1995 | |
| Engine automatic choke failed. | |||
| The automatic choke failed and the brakes and drums overheated and burned. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 09/09/2003 | 95000 | 1 | |
| About ten minutes after turning the vehicle off the fuel pump relay continued to run. this caused the vehicle to be consumed by fire. the vehicle was totally destroyed but no one was injured by the incident. the manufacturer nor the dealer have been notified of the problem. *nlm | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 04/28/1996 | |
| Fuel pump failed, causing vehicle to stall. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/16/2001 | 57000 | 6 | 07/09/1996 |
| The idle speed control valves on two 1996 toyota camry's sold in california, fail every 20,000 to 30,000 miles, and require replacement at a cost of approximately $425.00 per replacement. this is not normal wear in other cars solid in california. there have been three failures per car. *nlm | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 6 | ||
| The idle speed control valve, was replaced at least 6 times. *jb | |||
| 7128 | 7 | 05/28/1996 | |
| The idle speed control valve was defective, which made the vehicle difficult to start. *ts *jb | |||
| 03/29/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle failed to start due to fuel injection failure and failure of the spark plugs. *mjs | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Car does not turn over at first start of the day. dealership (westchester toyota, ny) states fuel injectors need to be cleaned. dealership proceeded and cleaned the injector's yet the car still does not turn over. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Start up fuel injection failed. | |||
| 10/04/1996 | 5 | 04/05/1996 | |
| Idle air control valve failed. | |||
| 01/30/1996 | |||
| Noticed starting problem, then none of the electrical devices working, then while driving vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 25mph and down to 10mph. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 12/11/2001 | 07/01/2096 | ||
| #1 - discovered wind noise from an incomplete seal in right rear quarter glass of vehicle, one month after purchase. took vehicle into del toyota(dealer), who said they resealed the window. noise from said window continued, at higher speeds above 30mph. i took vehicle back into dealer one month later. this time, they said they replaced the weatherstrip around the window, that the wind noise had been caused by deformed weatherstrip. this was done while vehicle was under warranty, never to my satisfaction. condition exists today, 05/29/2002!! #2 - disc brakes were serviced by jerry's toyota in baltimore, after making a sticking noise right before the vehicle completely stopped. the dealer replaced the front pads, machined the rotors, and serviced the left front caliper after he found it sticking. this did not alleviate the problem with the brake noise, which continues today (05/29/2002) even after a second servicing! #3 - engine light came on, so i took the toyota camry into jerry's toyota for servicing. they cleaned carbon deposits from injectors, throttle plate valves and piston rings; said the problem was in the #3 cylinder. this happened a second time; i took the vehicle in for servicing. i am now waiting for either a third incident at $200. to fix, or if they replace any fuel injectors, these cost $200. ea per part!!*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was at gas station to fill her vehicle, as soon as she opened gas tank flames burst out. very little fuel was left in tank , fire burned out quickly. had vehicle towed to dealer, who told her car was fine. static had caused fire. engine was shut off.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 07/13/1996 | |
| Gas gauge failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 01/31/2007 | 1 | 01/18/1996 | |
| Gasoline leak from fuel tank neck. brake fluid leak from metal line underneath the car. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 03/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Fuel gauge replaced. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle experienced stalling/starting problems, which was caused by the egr valve, the fuel pressure regulator and the idle speed control valve, which were all replaced, the tires experienced uneven tire wear, the brakes failed, there were transmission, driveline and steering problems, the o-ring was replaced, and also the vehicle began to exhibit engine oil sludge. *ak *jb | |||
| Owner states that the fuel return vavle is deffective and is causing problems, owner also notes that she had vavle replaced and the vehicle continues to jerk, dealers cannot locate problem, owner is concerned for her safety. *ak | |||