2012 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
- 36
- 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 36 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 8 records
- torque converter · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
As i was driving, all of the lights (oil, brake, abs, check engine) all of it came on at the same time and made a noise and the car shut down , while i was driving. I am a college student with a commute, and thank god i was near a neighborhood to pull over immediately. I tried waiting 10 minute to restart, and it would not even start because the whole thing was dead and the lights were on. This nearly killed me.
ODI 11288955
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 toyota camry. While driving on the highway, the contact heard a clicking sound and decided to change lanes to pull over. The contact noticed smoke filling the vehicle and pulled over. The contact exited the vehicle as it caught fire under the hood. The vehicle was engulfed in flames and destroyed before the fire department arrived to extinguish them. Police and fire reports were filed.…
Fire reported
ODI 11280739
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. While driving approximately 25 mph, the engine shuddered and vibrated while in second gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 11218964
Air Bags · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 toyota camry. While pulling into a parking space, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle accelerated on its own, crashed through a gate, and landed on top of a pool covered by a tarp. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the contact's insurance company and towed. The dealer and manufacturer were…
Crash reported
ODI 11202829
Engine
I have noticed that my vehicle is consuming excessive amounts of oil. The engine burns half a quarter or more of oil in between the oil changes. It is exhibiting abnormal oil consumption. My most recent oil change was on 03/02/19 and my vehicle is already low on motor oil. I have attached a photo of where it is today 05/27/19.
ODI 11210158
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle started to shake. Also, when changing gears, there was heat coming from the gear shifter. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 11155901
Engine
I am having problem with my car 2 months ago, when i starting after few second something blocking and l stops.i am using my car for communication between home job, school on street, not to much using on highway. On 19 november 2018 i changed my oil and asked them check everything for winter time, also told about problem, because i am grandma and everyday pickin up my grandkids from school. The body shop find out…
ODI 11153392
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving on any road between 20 and 40 mph, 3rd and 4th speed, the transmission shudders and while pressing the gas, the vehicle hesitates. Sometimes it is somewhat clear to accelerate, other times it feels like you are fighting a wall that will not move. I believe from what i have read that it has to do with the ecu and a possible faulty torque converter. This should be looked into by the nhtsa proactively,…
ODI 11057333
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. The contact noticed abnormal sputtering and a strong vibration coming from the vehicle while driving 20 to 50 mph. The dealer (advantage toyota valley stream, 400 w sunrise highway, valley stream, new york 11581, [redacted]) determined that the intake valve needed to be replaced. The part was replaced but, within a month, the vehicle was taken back for a second diagnostic…
ODI 11097558
Engine
Car had no problems til i reached the 120000 mile mark now the car shuts off without notice,burning oil and check engine light goes off and on
ODI 11000541
Engine
Ac would take its time coming on, felt like it was struggling to blow. Now its completely broken. Foul smelling order when ac turned on.
ODI 10910302
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The car hesitates for three to five seconds after decelerating, or when turning a corner, taking my foot off the pedal and then trying to accelerate again. Brought to dealer and they updated the software and told me there isn't any problems with the care. They lie. Over 200 people have reported this problem with toyotas on one site alone.
ODI 10865895
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. While driving between 30-50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle would shutter and lose power without warning. The contact mentioned that failure had been present for several months, but seemed to be getting worse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was an extended…
ODI 10968685
Body · Electrical System · Engine
I rear ended a jeep wrangler going about 30 miles an hour on the interstate. The jeep was stationary and my car was in motion my airbags did not deploy and i hit my forehead on the steering wheel which caused a large knot and cut on my forehead.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10850798
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle completely lost power. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred at least eight times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 48,000.
ODI 10809733
Engine
I am getting a flutter when i press on the gas pedal as i am driving on the road. I thought it was in the wheel, but it is actually the torque converter. When i contacted toyota the second time about this problem, a mechanic rode with me to hear what was going on. He stated it was the torque converter and that they had replaced a few of them. He said they would do a software update and then replace the torque…
ODI 10853522
Air Bags · Body · Engine
Driver ran into rear end of truck with heavy duty trailer hitch. The frontend of the camry sustained $5700 damage. The airbags did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10680386
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Rodents have discovered the soy compound used to insulate the wires. My daughter has had to replace wiring twice in the last month. The damage to the wiring results in engine and transmission issues including stalling. This is as dangerous as the issues affecting gm cobalts. *tr
ODI 10668464
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Very bsd hesitation on acceleration very dangerous
ODI 10915382
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns 2012 toyota camry. The contact stated that the service engine warning light started flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the sensor was reset but the failure recurred until the warning light remained illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle and later discovered that the vehicle was on fire. The contact noticed that the fire originated from under the hood…
Fire reported
ODI 10585225
Electrical System · Engine
Recently i experienced two events which started me thinking about one safety feature of the new automobile ignition systems. I have a 2012 toyota camry which has an ignition key (?) which does not have to be inserted into an ignition keyhole for starting the engine. One has to push the start/stop button while depressing the brake pedal to start the engine, and just have to push the start/stop button to turn off the…
ODI 10563861
Engine
I called sparks dealership about recall on car 12/30/13. They put me on list saying they do not have part from company. I called today 1/20/14 and they said they still do not have part. *tr
ODI 10560620
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
This complaint is similar to complaint #10545567. The camry experiences spurious or intermittent acceleration hesitation and sometimes stalls when acceleration is needed. This is a potentially dangerous condition especially in when entering a highway or accelerating onto an interstate. Dealer has been notified several times about the situation, but because this is an intermittent condition, the dealer doesn't see it…
ODI 10554936
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought this vehicle on september 2012 just for my usual commute of 20 miles per day. The first few months just about 1000 miles on the odometer i started to experience stalling anytime i slow down on traffic or turning. I thought because it new vehicle but it keep on until my first oil change about 5000 miles when i complained to the dealership; there is no any code and i was referred back to the dealership that i…
ODI 10545567
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Car totaled in severe accident after ownership of eight months. Airbags did not deploy. I was driving south on mcloughlin blvd in portland or and my toyota was struck from behind by a chrysler with such force that it hit several other cars (believe the police officer said 6.)
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11053581