Toyota Camry Exhaust System Problems
- 39
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 8
- Years with records
- 1999–2009
- Stored years
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 39 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- charcoal canister · 5 records
- exhaust system · 5 records
- white smoke · 4 records
- odor coming · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 toyota camry. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rpms decreased and white smoke emerged from the exhaust, which turned to black smoke. The contact heard a loud bang and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the engine was blown and needed replacement. The vehicle was towed…
Fire reported
ODI 11030280
Accelerator Pedal · Electrical System · Exhaust System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
2009 toyota camry. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include electrical and mechanical issues *tgw the consumer had the vehicle inspected and it was determined there were several components that were defective such as the accelerator pedal, brakes, shocks, exhaust and cd player component and cable burning smell. *jb the consumer is requesting compensation for the body work repairs done to the vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10407888
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
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that the intake and exhaust manifold failed. The vehicle was inspected at a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
ODI 10365478
Exhaust System
I was driving with my wife in our 2007 toyota camry se and had a catastrophic failure of the oil supply hose at 60 mph. No engine warning lights came on at any time. In my rear view mirror i saw a huge cloud of smoke behind car. I pulled car to the side opened the hood and found oil on the engine. Called toyota and had the car towed. They told me all the oil in the engine was gone and that this was a recall item.…
ODI 10320976
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Equipment · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Electric · Steering
I have a 2007 japanese-made camry. I bought at a premium (well above invoice and above msrp because servco hawaii does not give discounts) thinking i was paying for a reliable and well-made vehicle. I have had other toyotas but none with as many problems as this vehicle. And, with all the news of accelerator problems, i would like my problems checked and not be charged for it. I do not like the idea of having to pay…
ODI 10318312
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
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota camnry se. The contact stated that while driving, he noticed that there was a strong sulfur odor coming in the vehicle through the ventilation system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times who stated they would reboot the computer but were unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer also suggested that in order to minimize the odor he should drive with the recirculator…
ODI 10382576