Issue ID | 1187409 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10722285 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 01/11/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Excessive oil consumption recall: over the last year i noticed my oil consumption was drastically increasing. I started burning through oil and having to add a quart every 2 months and now monthly. In the past few months, a very large plume of white smoke would spew out of my tail pipes; not just a little but a large cloud of smoke. It has a very burnt smell to it too. The smoke dissipates after the car warms and as long as the car is warm, it will not smoke. It only smoke when the vehicle has been off for over 2-3 hours. I was told by a certified toyota mechanic that i need to replace the engine due to faulty internal parts. He stated it was the reason for such a high level of oil consumption. I discovered that toyota is currently recalling certain engine blocks due to oil consumption defects, however my vin number is not part of that recall as of now. According to toyota, my vin could eventually become part of the recall (oil consumption recall) but as of now, it is not. I don't understand how a major manufacturer will not stand by their product and repair my engine considering they are already recalling other engines with the exact same issues i am having with my camry. This was my first camry too. Very disappointed with toyota. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MIRA LOMA, CA |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK46K29UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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