2002 Toyota Camry Exhaust System Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System
2002 camry le with 153,000 suffered failure of catalyst and charcoal canister at time of state inspection. This is the third failure of the catalyst since purchase of the car. Dealer said that catalyst is only warrantied for one year from date of installation and gave an estimate of more than $1700 to complete repairs. Contact with toyota concerning this ongoing problem was a complete and total waste of time.…
ODI 10413199
Exhaust System
I own a toyota camry 2002 v6. Late 2009, the car starts to blow light blue smoke everytime i start the engine. I called hamer toyota on mission hills, ca about the problem. Iwas told that they will check the engine but it will cost me $95.00 to open the cylinder head. I informed the service manager about the recall for engine sludge problem but he still insist that there is a charge to open the cylinder head. He…
ODI 10317300
Exhaust System
I was driving to work in my 2002 toyota camry when all of a sudden i saw a fire and smoke coming from under the hood. When i lifted the hood i noticed that the exhaust was red near the burn site. After looking on the internet i found several complaints with this model catching fire while driving. *cn *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10302896
Exhaust System
During a 60,000 mile check-up at my service station, it was discovered that i needed a new "flex pipe assembly" (manifold exhaust pipe and catalytic converter combined). The mechanic said that he has seen the same problem on many 2002 toyota camry le's. The part alone cost me $900 and $100 in labor to install. Toyota told me that this part is not on recall list. I approved the replacement by my mechanic who told me…
ODI 10149358
Exhaust System
Car emits an strong odor of rotten eggs (sulfur dioxide) through the interior vent system. This condition is documented in toyota tsb eg003-03 dated 2/24/03. Although they acknowledge the condition, they say it is the fault of the gasoline. I have tried many different brands and my neighbors cars do not exhibit this smell. Sulfur dioxide is especially dangerous to people with respiratory conditions such as my…
ODI 10010822
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
Exhaust System
Every since the purchase of my new camry, the car has emitted a sulfur/rotten egg smell. The smell comes from the rear passenger side of the car and, when the defroster is on, it sucks the terrible smell right into the interior of the vehicle. (note to nhtsa: you have several complaints already listed about this problem under both "catalytic converter," "exhaust system," and "defroster"...they are all the same…
ODI 10005602
Exhaust System
Car produces a horrible rotten egg smell while sitting in traffic. Dt
ODI 770618
Exhaust System · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
A strange odor was coming into cab of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated it was carbon monoxide. Consumer stated that sunroof was vacuuming fumes back into vehicle. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8012018
Exhaust System
There is a very strong rotten egg/sulpher odor emitted from the exhaust whether the vehicle is driven a short or long distance. I was told by the dealer that the odor was caused by high sulpher content in the gasoline that i was putting in the car and that i should try different brands of gasoline to see which one caused the least odor. I have tried 3 different brands and the odor is still the same. I have talked to…
ODI 766726
Exhaust System
Consumer states while driving occasionally white smoke exits the exhaust. Consumer states dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information. Mr
ODI 8020857
Exhaust System
Exhaust system is designed too close to ground and may causes a potential fire, making contact with debris. Dealer and manfucturer were notified. *ak *yh
ODI 8011533
Exhaust System
While operating my vehicle on a highway, i was startled when an object suddenly fell/dropped onto my ankle/foot from under the vehicle's dash. This incident almost caused me to lose control of the vehicle. When i took the vehicle back to the selling dealership, i was informed that object which fell off was the "driver's side air flow duct." further informed that piece fell off because a clip(s) was either not…
ODI 758478
Exhaust System
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 763256
Exhaust System · Manual Transmission
While driving, vehicle intermittently pulls back and shifts to a lower gear. And the rpm abruptly goes from 2100 rpm to 1900 rpm and back again. Dealer could not find a problem. *tt
ODI 565206
Exhaust System
Exhaust pipe could easily be punctured or otherwise damaged ascending or decending a steep driveway or by hitting an obstruction in the road. Expensive repairs might be required and perhaps toxic carbon monoxide fumes could be released. Liberty toyota asserts that all 2002 camry's are designed this way. I would not have purchased this vehicle if i had been aware of this flaw. Dt
ODI 769228