2002 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check light · 5 records
- head gasket · 4 records
- head bolts · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
It is 2002 toyota camry le with 2.4l 2az-fe engine. It happened while car was driven. Engine produced a loud bang and stalled. Did not started after cranking it. Before trip there was noticeable steam out of exhaust. After considering head gasket failure there was attempt to replace the gasket. During repair was found that several head bolts were loose due to striping from their sits. After digging in google it was…
ODI 10410157
Engine
My 2002 toyota camry had stalled-engine problem these years. Most of the problem happened when the car stopped at the traffic red light or stop sign. When i apply the brake to slow down and waiting at the traffic lights or at the stop sign, my camry car engine abruptly ceases operating and stops turning. I have to turn the key and start the engine again. This problem happened a lot of times these years and give me a…
ODI 10362988
Engine
Toyota camry 2002. The check light came on. Three bolts were strip from the engine. Toyota is aware of it and didn't do anything. It cost me approx $4,000 to fix. Toyota issued a tsb 2 years ago about this failure: tsb 01507, nhtsa #10021542, dated april 6 2007. I found this in my research. My mechanic told me toyota said to replace the head, head gasket and bolts. That the head had been redesigned since it was a…
ODI 10308162
Engine
I own a 2002 toyota camry v6 le with a mileage reading of about 115000. I do regular oil changes and all necessary services. However off lately the car has randomly started to stall in the middle of road while being driven. This has started to be a big problem and i hesitate to drive the car for long distance. The car would suddenly die in the middle of road specially when i stop for a light or stop sign and then…
ODI 10294785
Engine
Loss of coolant. Took to auto repair. Told to replace head gasket. Upon replacement of head, discovered head bolts would not tighten because threads in aluminum block were stripped. *tr
ODI 10295833
Engine
I kept hearing rushing water coming from somewhere but nothing seems to be wrong. So at the end of november my car ran hot i took it to the mechanic and was told the thermostat may need to be replaced. I replaced it'.it ran hot again the next day. Was told i had a coolant leak. To make a long story short' i need an engine! Stripped head bolts in the block, no not just a head gasket problem i was told the head bolts…
ODI 10305186
Engine
My 2002 toyota camry with 72,500 miles had the check light come on. I took it to a toyota dealer in columbia, sc. I was told the engine had sludge and would soon stop working. I told the dealer i changed the oil regularly when needed but the dealer said it was my fault. *tr
ODI 10291590
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry xle. While he was at a traffic light on an incline, there was a very loud roaring noise coming from the engine. The weather was not a factor. The vehicle responded as if it were going to take off at full speed but it didn't. The failure occurred a second time with her foot depressing the brake pedal. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10312163
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota camry se v6 - around september 2009 i began to notice sudden surges in acceleration while driving between 40-45 mph. Without changing the position of the gas pedal, the vehicle would surge-hesitate-surge several times then suddenly stop the behavior. Since then, i notice it occurs at least once every 3 out of 4 times i'm driving the car. To me, this is not related to anything on the floor or the gas…
ODI 10315979
Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 camry xle v6...at 138,000 miles while waiting at a traffic signal during rush hour the engine stalls and after 4 attempts finally restarts. The car continued to not idle the rest of my trip home - stalling every time i slowed down to stop or turn a corner...very unsafe...didn't trust the car to make it to mechanic. Car was towed, mechanic could find nothing wrong. It happened again 3 more times within a week.…
ODI 10295549
Engine
My 2002 camry le check eng. Light came on from a coolant leak was told by the dealership i needed a new motor at the cost of $3,500 the car was only three years old it was a lease certified buy back also when i bought it the windshield washer went bad less then a month was told i had to fix on my own they the motor ran hot but the coolant gage never indicated the problem. *tr
ODI 10264444
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
At subzero temperature (below 0) car starts with check engine light on (error code p1128), traction control and vsc disabled. Idle at 600-800 rpm. Engine does not respond to acceleration pedal, so car is not drivable. After warming engine up and erasing error code from ecu car drives normally. *tr
ODI 10255411
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving 2 mph, she heard a grinding noise then the vehicle shut off without warning. The dealer stated that engine mounting bolts sheered off into the engine block, which caused the corner of the engine to crack. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. As of june 6, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were…
ODI 10230185
Engine
3/21/2008 car stopped running while on expressway. Towed 50 miles into dealership alamo toyota, san antonio, tx =not where purchased 100 miles from residence. Told engine mounting bolts sheered off into the engine block which caused crack. Engine had to be replaced. Dealer found salvage engine with 37000 miles on it. Owner did not receive proof of the mileage. Dealer kept used engine $4,000.00+. Included used…
ODI 10234289
Emission Control · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that the engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. She stated that there was a faulty charcoal canister that needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 82,630. Updated 07/15/08 *bf updated *jb 07/15/08
ODI 10222519
Automatic Transmission · Engine
At about 105,000 miles on my 2002 camry v6, the car experienced hesitating driving while driven at speeds above 40 mph when removing slightly the foot from the throttle pedal. The car is bucking backward and forward for indefinite time until the throttle pedal is fully depressed or fully pressed. This is an unsafe situation since on the highway the speed cannot be decreased or increased any time. Notified dealer and…
ODI 10204424
Engine
I purchased my car in 2001, used with 17k miles, form toyota of durham. I have 105k miles now on it. I kept the routine oil change and had sluggish oil problems every time i got my oil changed. There was no documented oil sluggish problem from toyota. My vehicle is clicking with a strange sound. I had it looked at and the mechanic determined the timing belt is going. But he advised me to take it to the dealership…
ODI 10175899
Engine
I was sitting at a red light waiting to turn left. I suddenly heard my engine rev and looked at the dash. The rpm's were all the way over to the right. My car lurched forward, hard, and hit a lincoln navigator in front of me. I pressed the brake as hard as i could, with both feet, to try and stop, but ultimately had to turn the car off to stop it from moving forward. I am now waiting for an investigation, which they…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10170037
Engine
During a regular maintenance check, it was discovered the engine had a crack in the engine block. The consumer made contact with the manufacturer and they will be replacing the engine. *jb. Toyota has corrected the problem in the new models of camry.*ak
ODI 10103402
Engine
Driver side window did not roll smoothly. Squeaked but was only fixed after taking the car a dealer a third time. Sputtering/rattling sound seems to be coming from the engine when the car is idle or upon cold start. Sound gets progressively louder. Dealer claims that no sounds were heard. Car also hesitates when responding to acceleration. In researching for answers, i found that the driver's side airbag has a…
ODI 10060294
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Steering · Structure
The transmission was not working properly. The vehicle would shift harshly into drive when the engine was cold but when warmed up the vehicle drove smoothly. The steering wheel hummed when turned while driving 45 mph. It was later determined that a bushing for the steering shaft needed to be lubricated. The upper and lower belt molding around the driver's door came off. A faulty charcoal canister caused the check…
ODI 10033733
Engine
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning engine check light appeared on the dashboard. *ak
ODI 10033617
Engine
2002 xle camry oil and filter has been changed every 3000-3500 miles. At the first 3000 mark a small amount of metallic metal was found in the oil. At the 9000 mark oil and filter change (third oil change) a larger amount of metallic metal was found in the oil. Between the third oil and filter change there was no evidence of metal until the oil change that was done at 18145 miles. More metal is found in the oil at…
ODI 10023292
Engine
I have a 2002 toyota camry, auto, 4 cyls. The car has a surge like movement when i try to pull out of stop, reduce speed then reaccelerate and press the gas pedal after turning the car at an intersection. When the car accelerates, it increase speed initially, then loose power for a second, after that regain speed. The car also abruptly reduces speed when cruising between 40 and 60 mph if i release the gas just a…
ODI 10016831
Caliper · Catalytic Convertor · Engine · Tires
Since i purchased this car it has been problems, first it was the brakes vibrating, took it in and right away the dealer knew what it was without me even explaining it to him, they fixed that in 2 trips. Then it was the rotten egg smell, they could not find anything wrong.(then why does my car stink when i try to get power out of the engine?) then it was the knocking and pinging in the engine, (i was told that they…
ODI 10010165