2001 TOYOTA CAMRY

4 recalls — 50 complaints

09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
42,540 vehicles affected
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
61,944 vehicles affected
01V072000 Mar 5, 2001
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUB FRAME, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
545 vehicles affected
01V012000 Jan 16, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HOUSING COULD BE DEFORMED AT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR-TO-THROTTLE BODY CONNECTION. THE ACCELERATOR INNER-CABLE COULD WEAR AWAY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
53,061 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 13, 2025
I do not feel engine braking effect when I apply brake instead I have to press brake hard to hold until engine idles. It is a serious issue in older cars. My car has 153000 miles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 27, 2024
Problem: Unintended Acceleration, air conditioner operating. Incident Scenario: Approaching driveway, stopped to allow pedestrian to pass. Resumed low speed turn into driveway, Abrupt acceleration of vehicle, launching vehicle over granite curb and into nearby tree. Damage: Passenger R.Front Fender, Passenger Headlamp Assy;Lower Control Arm Assy, Front Bumper cover, Passenger wheel rim bent, tire deflated. Unintended vehicle acceleration is a serious safety defect and can occur when the Idle Air Control Valve is defective or is provided incorrect engine rpm signal from Engine Control Computer causing sudden vehicle acceleration.
Crash
ENGINE Aug 27, 2024
Problem: Unintended Acceleration, air conditioner operating. Incident Scenario: Approaching driveway, stopped to allow pedestrian to pass. Resumed low speed turn into driveway, Abrupt acceleration of vehicle, launching vehicle over granite curb and into nearby tree. Damage: Passenger R.Front Fender, Passenger Headlamp Assy;Lower Control Arm Assy, Front Bumper cover, Passenger wheel rim bent, tire deflated. Unintended vehicle acceleration is a serious safety defect and can occur when the Idle Air Control Valve is defective or is provided incorrect engine rpm signal from Engine Control Computer causing sudden vehicle acceleration.
Crash
POWER TRAIN Apr 3, 2024
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
AIR BAGS Jan 31, 2024
Air bag light is on and won’t go off. Toyota service department said the sensor was discontinued no longer available to make the repair.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 11, 2023
After an alignment my steering wheel is not straight. If held straight, the car goes off the road to the right. Took it back, now it goes off to the left. Sitting still the steering wheel will turn 360 degrees around and hangs in spots when turning it back.
STEERING Nov 11, 2023
After an alignment my steering wheel is not straight. If held straight, the car goes off the road to the right. Took it back, now it goes off to the left. Sitting still the steering wheel will turn 360 degrees around and hangs in spots when turning it back.
WHEELS Nov 11, 2023
After an alignment my steering wheel is not straight. If held straight, the car goes off the road to the right. Took it back, now it goes off to the left. Sitting still the steering wheel will turn 360 degrees around and hangs in spots when turning it back.
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 11, 2020
SPEED SENSOR MELTED WITH PLUG AND KEPT BLOWING 10A GAUGE FUSE WITCH GAUGE STOPS WORKING WINDOWS WON'T GO DOWN AND BATTERY WILL DIE IF NOT HANDLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK THIS WILL HAPPEN ONCE YOU TURN THE KEY JUST TURN THE KEY THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STARTED JUST THE KEY WAS TURNED INTO THE ON POSITION THEN THE FUSE WILL AUTOMATICALLY POP
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 11, 2020
SPEED SENSOR MELTED WITH PLUG AND KEPT BLOWING 10A GAUGE FUSE WITCH GAUGE STOPS WORKING WINDOWS WON'T GO DOWN AND BATTERY WILL DIE IF NOT HANDLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK THIS WILL HAPPEN ONCE YOU TURN THE KEY JUST TURN THE KEY THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STARTED JUST THE KEY WAS TURNED INTO THE ON POSITION THEN THE FUSE WILL AUTOMATICALLY POP
AIR BAGS Oct 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER AND HEAD THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 10, 2019
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM THE DR. S AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS MAKING THIS LOUD NOISE AND THE PEDAL WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BUT IT HAD A CRUNCHY NOISE AND I KNEW THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT THE SAME WHEN I LEFT MY HOUSE. I PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW AND I HAD TO GO BUY DOT 3 AND PUT IT IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. I KEPT DRIVING IT UNTIL I COULD FIND OUT WHAT IT WAS AN WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A BRAKE BOOSTER, BUT THE CAR ONLY HAS 87,546 MILE'S ON IT.
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 27, 2018
DMV VISIT AND RECORDS AS OF 09/27/2018-THUR.PLEASE READ BELOW. CURRENTLY IN 2018, AND A FEW YEARS IN THE PAST DMV PULL OUT RECORDS FOR DIFFERENT CAR UNDER MY OWNERSHIP> MY CAR IS 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,AIRBAGS,CRUISE CONTROL, POWER STEERING WHEEL, UPDATED LEATHER SEAT, MOBILE SEATS AND MUCH MORE. IT IS SILVER/PLATINUM-METALLIC COLOR AND ETC. DMV EMPLOYEE PER TODAY'S VISIT 9/27/2018 REFUSING TO GIVE ME A PAPERWORK OR TO COOPERATE WITH THE STATE RULES TO THE TRUE ID OF THE OWNERSHIP(TANGIBLE OWNERSHIP-I PAID CASH FOR MY CAR IN 2001). SHE (WOMAN-WORKER)TOLD ME AT DMV OFFICE REDWOOD CITY,CA 94063 APPOINTMENT # B0039, APPROX WINDOW 9 SERVICE TIME2:40PM; THAT DMV WILL NOT CHANGE NOR UPDATE NOR TO CORRECT RECORDS - BUT THE WRONGFUL ENTRY INTO DMV RECORDS MAKES PROPERTY OWNER TO SUFFER WITH THE ID CASES THROUGH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER RE DEPARTMENTS OF USA. IT AFFECTS MY PERSONAL HOLDINGS VALUE AND MY OWN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND PERSONAL SAFETY - RECALLS FOR 2000 ARE DIFFERENT TO RECALLS OF 2001-DUE TO MAJOR UPDATES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SUBJECT CAR WITH THE APPROVAL OF JUDICIAL COURT SYSTEM IN 2001 AND LATER. CURRENTLY MY VEHICLE IS STATIONED, I AM SEARCHING FOR THE TRUE ANSWERS OF THE TITLE ON MY CAR. HOW TO PROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER AGENCIES - POLICE/LOT SECURITIES THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN TAKING CARE OF AND FREE OF ANY PAYMENTS. I AM AFRAID FOR MY LIFE DUE TO SCRUTANY OF EMPLOYEES OF DMV -SAN MATEO COUNTY, CITY OF REDWOOD CITY. BY THE WAY MY CAR RECORDS ARE IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND EVEN SOME ATTACHMENTS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY-STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 27, 2018
DMV VISIT AND RECORDS AS OF 09/27/2018-THUR.PLEASE READ BELOW. CURRENTLY IN 2018, AND A FEW YEARS IN THE PAST DMV PULL OUT RECORDS FOR DIFFERENT CAR UNDER MY OWNERSHIP> MY CAR IS 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,AIRBAGS,CRUISE CONTROL, POWER STEERING WHEEL, UPDATED LEATHER SEAT, MOBILE SEATS AND MUCH MORE. IT IS SILVER/PLATINUM-METALLIC COLOR AND ETC. DMV EMPLOYEE PER TODAY'S VISIT 9/27/2018 REFUSING TO GIVE ME A PAPERWORK OR TO COOPERATE WITH THE STATE RULES TO THE TRUE ID OF THE OWNERSHIP(TANGIBLE OWNERSHIP-I PAID CASH FOR MY CAR IN 2001). SHE (WOMAN-WORKER)TOLD ME AT DMV OFFICE REDWOOD CITY,CA 94063 APPOINTMENT # B0039, APPROX WINDOW 9 SERVICE TIME2:40PM; THAT DMV WILL NOT CHANGE NOR UPDATE NOR TO CORRECT RECORDS - BUT THE WRONGFUL ENTRY INTO DMV RECORDS MAKES PROPERTY OWNER TO SUFFER WITH THE ID CASES THROUGH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER RE DEPARTMENTS OF USA. IT AFFECTS MY PERSONAL HOLDINGS VALUE AND MY OWN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND PERSONAL SAFETY - RECALLS FOR 2000 ARE DIFFERENT TO RECALLS OF 2001-DUE TO MAJOR UPDATES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SUBJECT CAR WITH THE APPROVAL OF JUDICIAL COURT SYSTEM IN 2001 AND LATER. CURRENTLY MY VEHICLE IS STATIONED, I AM SEARCHING FOR THE TRUE ANSWERS OF THE TITLE ON MY CAR. HOW TO PROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER AGENCIES - POLICE/LOT SECURITIES THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN TAKING CARE OF AND FREE OF ANY PAYMENTS. I AM AFRAID FOR MY LIFE DUE TO SCRUTANY OF EMPLOYEES OF DMV -SAN MATEO COUNTY, CITY OF REDWOOD CITY. BY THE WAY MY CAR RECORDS ARE IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND EVEN SOME ATTACHMENTS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY-STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AIR BAGS Sep 27, 2018
DMV VISIT AND RECORDS AS OF 09/27/2018-THUR.PLEASE READ BELOW. CURRENTLY IN 2018, AND A FEW YEARS IN THE PAST DMV PULL OUT RECORDS FOR DIFFERENT CAR UNDER MY OWNERSHIP> MY CAR IS 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,AIRBAGS,CRUISE CONTROL, POWER STEERING WHEEL, UPDATED LEATHER SEAT, MOBILE SEATS AND MUCH MORE. IT IS SILVER/PLATINUM-METALLIC COLOR AND ETC. DMV EMPLOYEE PER TODAY'S VISIT 9/27/2018 REFUSING TO GIVE ME A PAPERWORK OR TO COOPERATE WITH THE STATE RULES TO THE TRUE ID OF THE OWNERSHIP(TANGIBLE OWNERSHIP-I PAID CASH FOR MY CAR IN 2001). SHE (WOMAN-WORKER)TOLD ME AT DMV OFFICE REDWOOD CITY,CA 94063 APPOINTMENT # B0039, APPROX WINDOW 9 SERVICE TIME2:40PM; THAT DMV WILL NOT CHANGE NOR UPDATE NOR TO CORRECT RECORDS - BUT THE WRONGFUL ENTRY INTO DMV RECORDS MAKES PROPERTY OWNER TO SUFFER WITH THE ID CASES THROUGH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER RE DEPARTMENTS OF USA. IT AFFECTS MY PERSONAL HOLDINGS VALUE AND MY OWN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND PERSONAL SAFETY - RECALLS FOR 2000 ARE DIFFERENT TO RECALLS OF 2001-DUE TO MAJOR UPDATES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SUBJECT CAR WITH THE APPROVAL OF JUDICIAL COURT SYSTEM IN 2001 AND LATER. CURRENTLY MY VEHICLE IS STATIONED, I AM SEARCHING FOR THE TRUE ANSWERS OF THE TITLE ON MY CAR. HOW TO PROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER AGENCIES - POLICE/LOT SECURITIES THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN TAKING CARE OF AND FREE OF ANY PAYMENTS. I AM AFRAID FOR MY LIFE DUE TO SCRUTANY OF EMPLOYEES OF DMV -SAN MATEO COUNTY, CITY OF REDWOOD CITY. BY THE WAY MY CAR RECORDS ARE IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND EVEN SOME ATTACHMENTS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY-STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
WHEELS Sep 10, 2018
THIS IS NOT A TAKAMA RECALL COMPLAIN. IT IS REGARDING MY CAR THAT HAS BEEN ID' THAT IT IS 2000 YEAR MAKE CAR, THE LOCAL DMV DID MADE AN INSPECTION AND CONCLUSION WAS THAT IS IT 2000 - DUE TO SOME STICKERS EVERYWHERE - ON THE DOOR, ON THE HOOD OF THE CAR AND OTHER PLACES.
Crash 1 injured
STEERING Sep 10, 2018
THIS IS NOT A TAKAMA RECALL COMPLAIN. IT IS REGARDING MY CAR THAT HAS BEEN ID' THAT IT IS 2000 YEAR MAKE CAR, THE LOCAL DMV DID MADE AN INSPECTION AND CONCLUSION WAS THAT IS IT 2000 - DUE TO SOME STICKERS EVERYWHERE - ON THE DOOR, ON THE HOOD OF THE CAR AND OTHER PLACES.
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 10, 2018
THIS IS NOT A TAKAMA RECALL COMPLAIN. IT IS REGARDING MY CAR THAT HAS BEEN ID' THAT IT IS 2000 YEAR MAKE CAR, THE LOCAL DMV DID MADE AN INSPECTION AND CONCLUSION WAS THAT IS IT 2000 - DUE TO SOME STICKERS EVERYWHERE - ON THE DOOR, ON THE HOOD OF THE CAR AND OTHER PLACES.
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE Aug 21, 2018
VEHICLE 'RACES' OUT OF CONTROL WHILE STATIONARY AND IN GEAR, BOTH IN GARAGE AND OUTSIDE OF GARAGE PREPARING TO ENTER. SOLUTION: STEP ON BRAKE ON HARD AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT COLLISION AND TURN OFF IGNITION. ENGINE NO LONGER 'RACES' WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON AGAIN. 3 OCCURRENCES IN PAST 12 MONTHS. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION. SPOUSE WAS PRESENT ON ONE OCCASION.
SUSPENSION Nov 29, 2017
TWO DAYS BACK WHEN I WAS TRYING TO TAKE MY CAR OUT I HEARD SOME DIFFERENT SOUND.. THEN I STOPPED CAR AND OBSERVED THAT IT IS FLAT TIRE.. I TOOK THE TIRE OUT AND OBSERVED THAT THE TIRE GOT CUT BECAUSE THE SHOCK COIL SPRING GOT BROKEN INTO TWO AND THE SHARP EDGE OF THE SPRING IS CUTTING THE TIRE.. LUCKILY IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY .. A DAY BEFORE THAT I VISITED SANT CRUZ WITH FAMILY ( WIFE AND TWO KIDS ).. IF IT WAS, I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN HELPLESS SITUATION.. I REPLACED ALL THE STRUTS AND SHOCKS ON NEXT DAY BY TOWING THE VEHICLE. TIRE HAS MORE THAN THREE CUTS.. I AM NOT SURE FROM HOW LONG THE SHARP EDGE SPRING WAS TOUCHING THE TIRE.
SEAT BELTS Oct 18, 2017
THE SEAT BELTS DON'T BUCKLE IN THE LATCH. ALL FIVE BUCKLE NOT WORKING.
AIR BAGS Aug 16, 2017
THE LIGHT FOR AIRBAG CAME ON DASHBOARD
AIR BAGS Aug 15, 2017
MY VEHICLE WAS TURNING LEFT ON A CITY STREET. ITS RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL WAS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN THE INTERSECTION. THAT IMPACT SPUN THE VEHICLE AROUND WHERE IT WAS ONCE AGAIN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. SO, BY THE TIME IT WAS OVER, THE PASSENGER-SIDE QUARTER PANEL, PASSENGER-SIDE DOOR, AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE FRONT-SEAT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES.
Crash 2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, AN ABNORMAL REVVING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED BY TURNING INTO A PARKING GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
ENGINE Sep 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, AN ABNORMAL REVVING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED BY TURNING INTO A PARKING GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 13, 2016
I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF THIS CAR , AND I HAVE LOVED IT UNTIL THE DAY THE ACCELERATOR DIDN'T WORK. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN, NOT USING THE ACCELERATOR UNTIL I REACHED THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL. WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE. I COASTED INTO THE NEAREST TURNOFF. THE CAR WAS RUNNING , I PUT IT INTO" PARK", WHILE STILL RUNNING I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS SOMETHING (FLOORMATS) BLOCKING THE PEDAL. THERE WAS NOTHING. I TRIED MASHING IT AS HARD AS I COULD, NO MOVEMENT. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND RESTARTED. THE PEDAL WAS OK, ACCELERATED JUST FINE. I BELIEVE I REBOOTED THE COMPUTER. I CAREFULLY DROVE TO MY MECHANIC, HE CHECKED THE "PLATES" AND OTHER POSSIBLE PROBLEMS AND COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE , THEY ADVISED TAKING IT TO THE NEAREST DEALER. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST BUT I COULD BRING IT IN TO BE CHECKED. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR THAT DISTANCE OVER 200 MILES ROUNDTRIP. I LATER RECEIVED A SMALL CHECK FROM "TOYOTA ECONOMIC LOSS SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR " FOR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT. I DID NOT CASH IT. I WAS ADVISED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO SELL IT BUT ETHICALLY CAN NOT BECAUSE I DON'T WANT SOMEBODY KILLED OR INJURED IN IT. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES AT THE DEALERSHIP TO FIND A SOLUTION. BUT THEY CLAIM THIS PROBLEM COULDN'T HAPPEN AND WERE NOT HELPFUL. IT COULD BE SOLD TO A JUNK YARD AT A LOSS BUT AGAIN, IT COULD BE SOLD FROM THERE AND DRIVEN. ANY ADVICE?
ENGINE Oct 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 1, 2015
THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED, I STEERED IT TO THE ROADSIDE TO CALL FOR A TOW. SPEAKING WITH INSURANCE TOW SERVICE THE CAR STARTED TO SMOKE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD. AS I SUPPLIED INFORMATION THE SMOKE VOLUME INCREASED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD. SMOKE VOLUME CONTINUED TO INCREASE AND A CRACKLING/BURNING SOUND STARTED. I TOLD THE AGENT I HAVE TO GO AND CALLED 911. I SUPPLIED DETAILS OF THE AREA WHERE THE INCREASING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM, THE CAR LOCATION AND MY STATUS. IN THE CAR I PULLED THE HOOD LEVER, WENT OUTSIDE AND STOPPED SHORT OF OPENING THE HOOD. REALIZING I HAD NO MEANS TO PUT OUT THE INCREASING FIRE I HAD TO WATCH MY CAR BURN UNTIL FIREFIGHTERS ARRIVED. I WALK A DISTANCE AWAY AND WAITED, WHILE THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WENT UP IN SMOKE....UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF UPDATED 11/06/2017*CN
Fire
ENGINE Jul 1, 2015
THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED, I STEERED IT TO THE ROADSIDE TO CALL FOR A TOW. SPEAKING WITH INSURANCE TOW SERVICE THE CAR STARTED TO SMOKE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD. AS I SUPPLIED INFORMATION THE SMOKE VOLUME INCREASED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD. SMOKE VOLUME CONTINUED TO INCREASE AND A CRACKLING/BURNING SOUND STARTED. I TOLD THE AGENT I HAVE TO GO AND CALLED 911. I SUPPLIED DETAILS OF THE AREA WHERE THE INCREASING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM, THE CAR LOCATION AND MY STATUS. IN THE CAR I PULLED THE HOOD LEVER, WENT OUTSIDE AND STOPPED SHORT OF OPENING THE HOOD. REALIZING I HAD NO MEANS TO PUT OUT THE INCREASING FIRE I HAD TO WATCH MY CAR BURN UNTIL FIREFIGHTERS ARRIVED. I WALK A DISTANCE AWAY AND WAITED, WHILE THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WENT UP IN SMOKE....UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF UPDATED 11/06/2017*CN
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 1, 2015
THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED, I STEERED IT TO THE ROADSIDE TO CALL FOR A TOW. SPEAKING WITH INSURANCE TOW SERVICE THE CAR STARTED TO SMOKE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD. AS I SUPPLIED INFORMATION THE SMOKE VOLUME INCREASED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD. SMOKE VOLUME CONTINUED TO INCREASE AND A CRACKLING/BURNING SOUND STARTED. I TOLD THE AGENT I HAVE TO GO AND CALLED 911. I SUPPLIED DETAILS OF THE AREA WHERE THE INCREASING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM, THE CAR LOCATION AND MY STATUS. IN THE CAR I PULLED THE HOOD LEVER, WENT OUTSIDE AND STOPPED SHORT OF OPENING THE HOOD. REALIZING I HAD NO MEANS TO PUT OUT THE INCREASING FIRE I HAD TO WATCH MY CAR BURN UNTIL FIREFIGHTERS ARRIVED. I WALK A DISTANCE AWAY AND WAITED, WHILE THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WENT UP IN SMOKE....UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF UPDATED 11/06/2017*CN
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 15, 2015
MY CAR HAS BEEN UNABLE TO PASS THE EMISSIONS TEST. MY MECHANIC HAS DONE EVERYTHING UNDER CODE P0401-EGR INSUFFICIENT FLOW AND HAS SPOKEN WITH TOYOTA BUT NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. IN SPEAKING WITH OTHERS AND READING MANY ACCOUNTS OF OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, WE WONDER WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. DRIVING ILLEGALLY IS TERRIBLE, BUT SOME OF US WHO ARE POOR, ARE FORCED TO DO SO. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOTHING TO HELP US TOYOTA OWNERS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Mar 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY WAS DIMINISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TWICE. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
ENGINE Mar 16, 2015
A WOMAN PULLED OUT OF A SIDE ROAD AND WAS ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF ME AND I HAD NO WHERE TO GO SO I HIT HER IN BACK OF HER TRUCK. I HAD NO WHERE TO GO. SHE PULLED OUT FAST AND THEN SLOWED DOWN. WHEN I HIT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF AND I WAS WONDERING WHY. *TR
Crash
AIR BAGS Mar 16, 2015
A WOMAN PULLED OUT OF A SIDE ROAD AND WAS ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF ME AND I HAD NO WHERE TO GO SO I HIT HER IN BACK OF HER TRUCK. I HAD NO WHERE TO GO. SHE PULLED OUT FAST AND THEN SLOWED DOWN. WHEN I HIT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF AND I WAS WONDERING WHY. *TR
Crash
ENGINE Feb 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES AND SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 3, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE LEAVING A PARKING SPACE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED OUT OF PARK AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND SPED FORWARD AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND SANK TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND CRASHED INTO A SNOW BANK. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS 160,000.
Crash
AIR BAGS Feb 2, 2015
MY CAR WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, BY A DRIVER THAT WENT INTO OUR LANE, RUNNING MY CAR OFF THE ROAD, WHICH CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO GO UP OVER CURB AND HEAD ON INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT OF BEING HIT AND CRASHING STRAIGHT INTO A BRICK WALL. I WAS INSTRUCTED THAT I NEED TO REPORT THIS AND FIND OUT IF THE AIRBAG IS FAULTY. MY CAR IS REPORTED TOTALED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. I HAVE PICTURES FROM THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT TO SHOW HOW THE CAR WENT INTO THE BRICK WALL AND NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. *TR
Crash 1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 3, 2014
I WAS HIT BY A SPEEDING DRIVER IN CROSS TRAFFIC. (A LOT OF PEOPLE A RUNNING THROUGH RED LIGHTS!) THE FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL AREA WAS BADLY DAMAGED, RIGHT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WAS TORN OFF AND HOOD WAS BUCKLED. MY SEAT BELT DID NOT STOP ME FROM BEING THROWN FORWARD AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MY HEAD TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD, BREAKING THE GLASS. I RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR MY HEAD INJURY. TWO SAFETY SYSTEMS THAT FAILED. MY CAR HAS BEEN "TOTALED" BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *JS
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 3, 2014
I WAS HIT BY A SPEEDING DRIVER IN CROSS TRAFFIC. (A LOT OF PEOPLE A RUNNING THROUGH RED LIGHTS!) THE FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL AREA WAS BADLY DAMAGED, RIGHT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WAS TORN OFF AND HOOD WAS BUCKLED. MY SEAT BELT DID NOT STOP ME FROM BEING THROWN FORWARD AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MY HEAD TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD, BREAKING THE GLASS. I RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR MY HEAD INJURY. TWO SAFETY SYSTEMS THAT FAILED. MY CAR HAS BEEN "TOTALED" BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *JS
Crash 1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 3, 2014
I WAS HIT BY A SPEEDING DRIVER IN CROSS TRAFFIC. (A LOT OF PEOPLE A RUNNING THROUGH RED LIGHTS!) THE FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL AREA WAS BADLY DAMAGED, RIGHT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WAS TORN OFF AND HOOD WAS BUCKLED. MY SEAT BELT DID NOT STOP ME FROM BEING THROWN FORWARD AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MY HEAD TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD, BREAKING THE GLASS. I RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR MY HEAD INJURY. TWO SAFETY SYSTEMS THAT FAILED. MY CAR HAS BEEN "TOTALED" BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *JS
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS Nov 1, 2014
I JUST STARTED THE ENGINE AND READY TO GO HOME WHEN I TRIED MY SEAT BELT, IT WILL NOT LATCH. AFTER SO MANY TRIES IT FINALLY WORK AFTER HAVING TO DEPRESS THE RED BUTTON PART OF THE SEAT BELT LATCH ALL THE WAY DOWN. IT HAPPENED AGAIN YESTERDAY 10/31/2014. *TR
ENGINE Oct 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,500.
AIR BAGS Oct 20, 2014
OUR SON REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 40 MPH AND THE AIR BAG NEVER WENT OFF CAUSING HEAD INJURIES. HE WILL BE OK BUT WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER HAD THE BAG WORK. *TR
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE Sep 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE AND DECREASE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING, BRAKES, AND ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE AND DECREASE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING, BRAKES, AND ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
STEERING Sep 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE AND DECREASE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING, BRAKES, AND ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 18, 2014
EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CAR ALL OF SUDDEN ACCELERATED. TRIED TO STOP CAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. ALSO, TRIED TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PARK AS WELL AS TURN OFF THE ENGINE. HAD TO RUN CAR INTO HILLSIDE BANK TO STOP THE CAR. *TR
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POWER TRAIN Apr 18, 2014
EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CAR ALL OF SUDDEN ACCELERATED. TRIED TO STOP CAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. ALSO, TRIED TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PARK AS WELL AS TURN OFF THE ENGINE. HAD TO RUN CAR INTO HILLSIDE BANK TO STOP THE CAR. *TR
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 21, 2014
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE VERY SLOWLY, LOOKING BOTH DIRECTIONS, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND FLEW ACROSS A BUSY STREET INTO A STORE FRONT. THREE PERSONS WERE SLIGHTLY INJURED AND THE CAR WAS CONSIDERED TOTALED AS WELL AS THE MAIN FRONT WINDOW OF THE STORE. *TR
Crash 3 injured