1. Toyota Camry
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
100–150k mi7
60–100k mi5
30–60k mi3
1–30k mi3
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 17, 2002 · 8,000 miles

    Engine

    Consumer took vehicle' to dealer for an oil change, and since then the vehicle emitted gray smoke. Dealer determined that transmission needed to be replaced. Consumer took vehicle to an independent mechanic, who replaced corroded spark plug wires, and gave the vehicle a tune up. Also the mechanic determined that smoke came from a defective valve seal or rings . *ak it was finally determined that the transmission was…

    ODI 10057961

  • November 24, 2002

    Engine · Exhaust System · Frontal · Fuel Injection System · Ignition · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Structure

    While traveling on indian head highway, consumer swerved to avoid a deer, instead swerved to the right/lost control and hit a guard rail. Upon impact, front air bags failed to deploy, driver suffered injuries, and vehicle was demolished. In addition, there was a sulfur-like or rotton egg odor coming from exhaust system. Also, brought vehicle to dealer for following problems: poor alignment/engine check light/fuel…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10017756