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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1997 Toyota Camry exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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1997 Toyota Camry Owner Comments

problem #6

Jan 152003

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My engine seized and needs complete replacement due to this oil sludge problem. As a result of the gelled oil, one of the pistons broke off creating a hole in the engine and the motor mount became displaced from the engine, causing the engine block to crack while I was driving the car. I bought the car used from greer Toyota in millbrook, NY in August of 2001 and was told that one of their mechanics would complete a thorough inspection before the car was turned over to me. I have since had the oil changed every 3,000 miles by a trusted mechanic. During that time, I had to replace the oxygen sensor at my own cost, but did not have any other problems until this month. Now in addition to the engine, it appears that my struts are failing as well. I am in the process of submitting a claim for the engine.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #5

Apr 171998

Camry 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Strong odor in car. Causes headaches. Toyota has failed to fix problem after several attempts.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #4

May 301999

Camry

  • miles
On 4/16/01 engine check light came on. The dealer diagnosed problem on 4/19/01 and replaced air fuel ratio (afr) sensor. On 6/26/02 the check engine light came on. The dealer diagnosed problem on 6/29/02 and again replaced afr sensor. It cost over $700 to fix the problem. Are there problems with afr sensors? --- about may, 1999, the vehicle started producing visible exhaust smoke at start up. The problem continues today. The problem only occurs when starting a cold engine (when the vehicle has not run for few hours). Vehicle recently passed a smog check. The vehicle has been well maintained. Are there know problems with vehicle producing exhaust smoke when starting a cold engine" is the exhaust smoke related to afr sensor failure"

- Valencia, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 162002

Camry

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states after starting vehicle a lot of smoke come out from the exhaust.

- Wiichita, KS, USA

problem #2

Jun 301998

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Smog sensor failed.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 091998

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Isc valve failed. Mjs

- Walnut, CA, USA

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