ToyotaCamry2001
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  3. 2001
  4. Engine

2001 Toyota Camry Engine Problems

12
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 12 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi2
150–400k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 1, 2008 · 165,000 miles

    Engine · Tread/Belt

    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

    ODI 10227560

  • May 3, 2007 · 76,000 miles

    Engine

    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…

    ODI 10329245

  • August 26, 2006 · 58,000 miles

    Engine

    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…

    Fire reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10168966

  • August 20, 2006 · 95,000 miles

    Engine

    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…

    ODI 10171646

  • March 27, 2006 · 112,525 miles

    Engine · Exhaust System

    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

    ODI 10312920

  • September 4, 2003

    Engine

    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

    ODI 10043945

  • July 18, 2003

    Engine

    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

    ODI 10029663

  • July 13, 2003 · 28,565 miles

    Antilock · Engine

    While driving vehicle shut off and brakes failed. Dealer notified. *ak

    ODI 10029558

  • July 7, 2003

    Engine

    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

    ODI 10025587

  • June 9, 2003 · 29,000 miles

    Engine

    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

    Fire reported

    ODI 10022763

  • April 2, 2003 · 49,319 miles

    Engine

    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

    ODI 10013826

  • Engine

    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…

    ODI 10044941