2009 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
- 169
- 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 169 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- excessive consumption · 28 records
- consumption test · 17 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- light came · 9 records
- notified failure · 7 records
- between changes · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 50 |
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ODI 11074106
Engine
Recently i have noticed that as i am applying the brake or taking a curve my oil light comes on. After doing some research i found there is an issue of oil consumption that is known. My car averages using a quart of oil every 800-1200 miles. This is not normal at all.
ODI 11076068
Body · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil in a week. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 153,772.
Fire reported
ODI 11171744
Engine
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ODI 11120541
Engine
I noticed recently that i was having to add oil between 3k oil change. Since then i habe discovered online the tsb 0094-11. I ran a ck on the odometer after adding oil and yes it is right at 1200 miles. That would mean 2qts of oil added between 3000 mi. Oil change.
ODI 11065385
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On numerous occasions when coming to a stop by car will shut off. The car when sitting has a rough idle (400-500 rpm) with all heat/ac etc turned off but can vary at times of an idle of 700-900rpm notably when a/c is on it drags the rpms down to 300-400 and will shudder at a stop. There's no codes on diagnostics, no noises or lack of routine maintenance. May be worth mentioning this vehicle "passed' the excessive…
ODI 11060973
Engine
One or more of the threads that receive the head bolts are stripped, which caused a leaking head gasket and coolant is entering the cylinders. When starting/stopping, you can hear the coolant sloshing around. The cabin heat goes away and the engine overheats. The mechanic says this is a common problem for that engine. The head bolts are steel and the receiving threads are aluminum. Repair options are to put steel…
ODI 11074269
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While parking the vehicle, it accelerated to 25 mph without warning and crashed into a building. A police report was filed. The rear passenger sustained minor injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (harr toyota, [redacted], worcester, ma 01606) where it was determined that the vehicle was remedied per nhtsa campaign number: 10v017000…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11072898
Engine · Seat Belts
My car has excessive oil consumption. I had to put a quart of oil in after driving 150 miles! Also one of the seat belts in the back does not have any give, its tight, snaps back too quickly.
ODI 11051120
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle turned off unexpectedly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed that the vehicle burned oil rapidly. The vehicle was taken to maplewood toyota ([redacted], maplewood, mn 55109 [redacted]) prior to the failure and was informed that the vehicle failed an oil consumption test. The dealer stated that the vehicle…
ODI 11051274
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that the oil indicator illuminated and the oil level was very low after a recent oil change. The dealer (toyota of lancaster, 43301 12th st w, lancaster, ca 93534, [redacted]) advised the contact to wait a month and observe if there was white or black smoke coming from the exhaust pipe, which could signal a failure with the piston seals. The contact tried…
ODI 11151683
Engine
Was told that the valve cover gasket was leaking, which it was , had it repaired. I had it replaced recently again as the first repair shop did it incorrectly. Car is still using about a half a quart of oil every 700 miles. There are no visible leaks. I had a mechanic check it all over for leaks (resulted in gasket replacement), no other leaks detected. The car now has over 175,000 miles and it is my understanding…
ODI 11150952
Engine
Oil burning consumption, my vehicle is constantly burning oil and when i went to the toyota of orlando dealership to have the oil consumption test done they advised my vehicle had passed the test, so due to them stating this they did not repair my vehicle , since then i have reached out to toyota and they too, are failing to do any repairs to the vehicle as now my vehicle is over the millage , but when i originally…
ODI 11111820
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2 complaints: 1. When i depress the gas pedal. It sometimes get stuck where i have to press even harder and then the front wheels start spinning too rapidly. One time at a school cross walk, the pedal stuck, i pushed harder and finally the wheels engaged but the screeching it made, had the school crossing guard giving me a "dirty" look. 2. The camry is going through oil like you wouldn't believe. Within 5000 miles i…
ODI 11032748
Engine
I bought 2009 toyota camry from used dealer in feb 2016. I had some other issues but not losing engine oil. On august 21st took the car for oil change and service adviser asked if my car lose oil. I said no. Then said well if you do lose oil then bring back and we will fix free of charge. Within few days engine oil warning light showed up, took to the same dealer and he said don't worry it will be fixed free. After…
ODI 11033820
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving approximately 20 mph, the oil indicator illuminated and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The…
ODI 11030354
Engine
2009 camry le started going through a quart of 5-20 synthetic oil per 1000 miles. The car is excellently maintained and the oil has been changed regularly since purchase. The oil consumption problem was discovered at 158,000 miles (sept 2017). Nichole at wolfchase toyota, germantown, tn said that toyota will not conduct an oil consumption test nor fix the problem if proven if the car is older than 10 years or over…
ODI 11021778
Engine
Excessive oil consumption problem as identified by toyota. I am original owner and was never notified of this issue. I am now over mileage limit by 10k miles. Toyota is only offering me $500 toward a $3000 - 4000 repair.
ODI 11012080
Engine
Excessive oil consumption now engine need to be replace
ODI 11013676
Engine
Catastrophic engine failure at high-speed on the highway. On june 22, 2017 at ~ 9:05 am i was traveling south on ma rte 128 in left passing lane just beyond the manchester exits. I was in the left-hand lane in a cluster of cars traveling at 65-70 mph. I was traveling ~ 70 mph passing the vehicles on the right. There were cars behind me in the left-hand lane, the closest approximately 40-50 ft behind me. Suddenly i…
ODI 11002716
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving 10 mph, the check engine and oil leak warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (bennett toyota located at [redacted], allentown, pa 18103; [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 68,000.
ODI 10994978
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. Toyota says they want repair the problem unless using 1 qtr per 1000 miles. If a car was using that much oil between oil changes there would be no oil for it to run on. If the oil is depleted from the motor on the interstate and locks up, accidents will be caused. My car is using several qtrs between oil changes and this is not acceptable.
ODI 10995708
Engine
Engine burns approximately 1 quart of oil for every 500 miles. General toyota of toms river stated that oil consumption on the engine is within allowance and refused to correct the problem at 142000 miles. Car has been brought to this dealer with no oil on the dip stick, and ignored.
ODI 10994580
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving various speeds, the vehicle consumed an inordinate amount of oil. The contact stated that several quarts of oil were placed in the vehicle, all of which were consumed within a short period of time. The vehicle was diagnosed as having an oil consumption failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10984681
Engine
This camry is using excessive amounts of oil, at the rate of about one qt every 400 miles.
ODI 11072078