1999 Toyota Camry Gasoline Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 10 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Gasoline
On march 21,2005 i gave my tyota camry ce 1999 with 103,000 miles on it for tune up to door's auto speed shop. The next day, after the tuneup was comleted the mechanics took the car for a test drive. During the drive below 40 miles per hour the engine blew up. Mr. Keith door, the owner and manager of the shop, called the local toyota of slidell and informed them that the engine blew up because of the accumulation of…
ODI 10116003
Gasoline
As i was driving to work, at 7:30 am on thursday april 22, 2004, i noticed a clicking sound coming from under my auto's hood. The auto was a 1999 toyota camry, with about 90,100 miles on it. The clicking noise reminded me of a spinning roulette wheel. After a few minutes, the noise increased in intensity. At that point, i decided that i needed to go to a repair facility to have it examined. As i was doing that,…
Fire reported
ODI 10068201
Gasoline
1999 toyota camry (vin # [xxx]).july 7th ,2002 , the water pump failed and caused the camshaft belt (timing belt) and other belts and pulleys to be damaged. The standard toyota water pump is warranted for 60 months or 60,000 miles. Since my car is only 40 months old and has only 41,562 miles, it falls well within the coverage i have checked the internet page for the national highway traffic safety administration web…
ODI 769357
Gasoline
Engine makes loud clicking noise; dealership said it may be oil gel problem. *ak
ODI 760559
Gasoline
While driving 5 mph, vehicle stalled. Stopped vehicle and got out, and vehicle caught on fire. Dealer contacted.*ak *jb
Fire reported
ODI 8002825
Gasoline
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…
Fire reported
ODI 757676
Gasoline
At highway speeds vehicle stalled out and died without warning. After inspection of vehicle mechanic discovered that engine locked up due to lack of lubrication.*ak
ODI 8000939
Gasoline
While driving, the vehicle caught on fire, no repairs have been done to the vehicle.*jb(claim#20-5411-606)
Fire reported
ODI 6901059
Gasoline
Engine seized up at 31,920 miles. Dealer states car needs a new engine because sludge was found in the oil pan, indicating poor engine maintenance. I have complete maintenance records on the vehicle, but toyota is not interested in seeing them.*ak
ODI 748965
Gasoline
While driving, there was a loud sound and vehicle lost all power, smoke began to come through the vents, the driver and passenger exited the vehicle, the fire started in the engine and burned to the back seat area.*jb(claim#48-5188-694)
Fire reported
ODI 6901058
Gasoline
While driving, the insured smell smoke, the insured then pulled over to investigate the smoke smell and discovered that flames were coming up to the windshield.*jb(claim#11-3646-015)
Fire reported
ODI 6901060
Gasoline
This problem involves the buildup of oil sludge in the 1998-2001 toyota v6 products. Apparetnly they redesigned the v6 engine so that it would fit in the sienna van. In doing so they created a design flaw that creates sludge in the engine. Apparently the design flaw causes the engine to run to hot also causing valve seals to leak. The result is a fairly new car that smokes, burns 1 quart of oil a week, and builds up…
ODI 751306
Foundation Components · Gasoline
(18-0457-786) insured was driving and attempted to stop but brakes failed, trying again, the brakes locked up. *jg
Fire reported
ODI 6901150
Gasoline
Claim number 13-7035-944 - engine compartment caught on fire due to leaves and sticks that may have been put there by an animal. *tt
Fire reported
ODI 6901151
Door · Gasoline · Switch · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Pushed the accelerator, no response from the engine. Engine would spontaneously rev- without accelerator being touched. After a 2 hour rest period the car was again driven the same problem occurred. The rpm would rev without the accelerator being pushed, after about 50 feet the engine check light came on. The gas pedal would sometimes engage the engine so we were able to travel a short distance. It was unpredictable…
ODI 725147
Air Conditioner · Anti-Theft Device · Automatic Transmission · Fuel Injection System · Gasoline · Suspension
This car is a lemon. I have had five integrated relay's replaced and now it is out again. The headlight or the dash lights will work, but not both at the same time. Toyota said it was because i had a non-factory alarm installed. They replaced the alarm with a toyota alarm and replaced the relay and it burned out the following day. They can't find the problem. The air conditioner has had a musty smell since the car…
ODI 751321
Gasoline
Engine sludge issue continues even after repair and proper maintenance. *ak
ODI 762123
Gasoline
The insured stated that smoke was coming out from the engine area. Claim number 18-0283-122. *yh
ODI 6901153
Gasoline
While driving on the highway consumer heard a loud ban. ,after pulling over consumer noticed there had been an explosion and fire. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 850304
Gasoline
When the insured pulled the vehicle into the road, another vehicle hit the right front side of insured's vehicle, after the impact, a fire appeared to have started from the passenger side and started to smoke then ignited. Claim number 52-2323-385. *yh
Fire reported
ODI 6901149
Gasoline · Interior/Under Dash
The check engine light came on in may of 1999 they then replaced the transmission and the entired computer system. Now the check engine light is on again.
ODI 709634
Gasoline
Check engine light on since 150 mi. Reset, failure recurred in 30 mi. No specific infromation from toyota about planned repair or date parts will be available for repair. *mjs
ODI 701300
Foundation Components · Gasoline · Parking Brake · Unknown Or Other
About every 6 months, the brake light illuminates. *jg
ODI 565387
Gasoline
Consumers vehicle started making noises, so consumer took vehicle in for inspection. It was said to consumer there may be a gel substance in the fuel system occuring from lack of maintenance. There was not any gel but the service department refuses to complete any engine work untill consumer shows proof of maintenance for this vehicle. *jg
ODI 565308