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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,230 miles

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2011 Toyota Camry engine problems

engine problem

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2011 Toyota Camry Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #30

Mar 302016

Camry

  • miles

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

Cold start engine noise every time start up the car when it-€™s cold there-€™s a rattling noise then it goes away it-€™s only in when the engine is cold or in the morning on the cars it-€™s overnight but it-€™s been doing this ever since I bought the car the car new

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #29

Jun 142022

Camry

  • miles
My 2011 Toyota Camry is using too much oil. I am the original owner and have always kept up with the oil changes. The car only has 76,822 miles. The first thing I noticed when I started my car up was lights on dashboard stayed on a few seconds longer than normal which the oil light was one of them. It was not due for an oil change yet but I decided to take the car in to see if the oil needed topped off. The oil didn't register on the dipstick. They had to add 2 qts. of oil. After I put 750 mi. more on my car, it started sounding louder. I took it back in to have the oil checked again, this time it was a quart low. I have these receipts with the mileage on them. I'm seeing other people have these same complaints. I bought this car because I thought it would be dependable. This is an issue I believe Toyota is aware of and they should have to do a recall on this. This is low miles for this car and I shouldn't be having this major of an issue.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #28

Feb 022022

Camry

  • miles
I came to a stop sign accelerated shifted into 3 rd gear stepped on the gas and it started to contract as if the car was shutting off, within seconds of grasping that effect it started smoking and than I seen flames as I just sat in the car wondering why this was happening instead of getting far away from the car as possible. They totaled my vehicle now im having a problem getting my full request which is 7,000 dollars. The engine light ended up coming on prior to this.

- Watertown, NY, USA

problem #27

Aug 102020

Camry

  • 149,255 miles

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

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil requiring the contact to add a quart of oil every 3,000 miles. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the exhaust and the brakes needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the torque converter needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer for the third time where it was diagnosed with needing a tune up and an oil change. The vehicle was repaired and the failure persisted. The contact wanted a second opinion so she took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 149,255.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #26

May 072020

Camry

  • miles
I got my 150,000 tune, which included a computer refresh and alignment as well...well I asked for a replacement battery for my key fog and they gave a me a hard time about the battery...I just the need the battery changed on it and they said they would take care of it free of charge...when I got there they tried charging me $165 to change the battery in my key fog...which uses a round standard battery...and then they threaten me to take out the battery and then put the old one back in if I didn't comply. I ask to speak to the manager and he went ahead and did it for me like he originally had said....my dashboard after the computer refresh and key battery change my dashboard lights up with errors messages. And the car glitches and starts and shuts off when it wants to...and my alinement I got just before closing time and they reassuried me that it was good to go...and when I started driving it off the lot...it have another tire alignment on the opposite side of the car now....I've called them multiple times over and over and I've never heard anything back from them....

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #25

Apr 202021

Camry

  • miles
My Camry is using excessive oil and it has the same engine number included in all the other complaints. I took my car in to have the oil consumption test done. No leaks were found, oil change was done and I was told to come back in a week. The first check up oil was added by the technician (II was not told how much) and I was asked to return in 1000 miles. I was told to add oil if needed. When I returned for this check, up, I let them know that I had to add a quart of oil between the check ups. When the csr returned he said we were all set. The amount of oil being consumed was "within the parameters ". I know this is not correct! they say nothing is to be done. I can hear the tapping noises from the pistons in my engine about every 3 days of driving because of the lack of oil. My car looses power and starts acting sluggish etc...this is damaging my vehicle! I have taken excellent care of my car. I hought it brand new. Oil changed on time along with all suggested maintenance. Please investigate these complaints on this Toyota' engine. By 2011 this problem should have already been corrected. Now I see that some of the cars have been fixed while others have not been. If all have the same problem, Toyota needs to be held accountable. My car's value is lower due to this problem and I will have to keep adding 3-4 quarts of oil between oil changes (@ $13 00 a quart) as I cannot afford to purchase another at this time.

- Harrison, MI, USA

problem #24

Oct 252017

Camry

  • 67,000 miles

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

Very loud rattle when first started especially when cold. Even when it is idling after running for a while it still has a slight rattle just a lot quieter.

- West Brookfield, MA, USA

problem #23

Jan 012019

Camry

  • 170 miles
My car is burning too much oil. I asked my mechanic he told me there is problem of all 2011 Toyota ( it burning too much oil)

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #22

Jun 132017

Camry

  • miles
My vehicle has no leaks, but the oil consumption is substantial. Has to add about 1 quart and a half every 700 miles.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #21

Nov 252019

Camry

  • 96,000 miles
Very bad transmission issues. Transmission in lower gears have major issues. Shifts very hard and late.

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

problem #20

Sep 182019

Camry

  • 148,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road. Once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the ECM needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred multiple times. Nalley Toyota of roswell (11130 alpharetta hwy, roswell, ga 30076, (866)-266-3809) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #19

Jul 012019

Camry

  • miles
My vehicle has been using excessive oil last 2 years it has 78000 miles I took it to mechanic and was told this is a problem with Toyota engines I contacted Toyota and was told there was a service bulletin issued for certain years but mine was not. I explained that my 2.5L (2ar fe) engine has the same problem as those that were flagged for repairs Toyota refuses to address my problem as it is not under warranty. I was told that the defective piston problem has been resolved I am asking for any help or information you may have on this issue thank you

- Ocoee, FL, USA

problem #18

Aug 252018

Camry

  • miles
Muchos problemas

- Porterville, CA, USA

problem #17

Jul 092018

Camry

  • miles
I was driving down 15th street headed to mcalister's on July 9, 2018. It was raining really hard. I was in the lane closest to central and monish park. When I came up on checkers the water was extremely high and proceeded to cover the front part of my hood. I drove through it and reached my destination. I noticed the next day that my air was not blowing out cold, but warm air. My horn sounded really funny when it was blown. I figured water must have affected it because my car was fine before then. I got my car checked out only to find out that both cooling fans had detached away from the motor.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #16

May 132018

Camry

  • 84,500 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to shake. Brown's Toyota of glen burnie (7167 ritchie highway, glen burnie, md 21061) diagnosed that the valve cover fractured and damaged the vvt gears and the timing chain. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not covered under the power train warranty. The failure mileage was 84,500.

- Brooklyn Park, MD, USA

problem #15

Sep 152017

Camry

  • 120,000 miles
When driving my 2011 Toyota Camry, the engine shudders upon acceleration between 20 and 50 miles per hour. I know that there is a recall for this exact same for the 2012 Camry and later, with this issue, but not in my model year. This occurs every time I drive it. What gives?

- Crest Hill, IL, USA

problem #14

Oct 102016

Camry

  • miles
Engine oil consumption is unbelievable high. Every 400 miles engine oil vanished

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #13

Jan 162017

Camry

  • 101,700 miles
Vehicle is using 1 quart of oil every 1200 miles or so. Toyota has a bullentin out on this issue but they are telling me it does not cover my vehicle. Added 1 quart at 100,500 miles. Came in for check up and it was a quart low at 101,700 miles, see attached upload for service receipt.

- Fort Mill, SC, USA

problem #12

May 072016

Camry

  • 58,500 miles
Excessive oil consumption, it uses about 1qt every 1000miles. Car has had a meticulous maintenance schedule, oil and filter changes every 3000 miles.driven by a 65 year old woman

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #11

Jan 292016

Camry

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owned a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the vehicle caught on fire near the engine area. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was not available.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

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