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Toyota Camry Repair and Maintenance

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Toyota Camry Questions and Answers

rojawe, 2005 Toyota Camry, 2.4L 4 cylinder, Port Saint Lucie, FL

do this car have a timing belt or chain?

cardozo369, 2000 Toyota Camry, 2.2L 4 cylinder, Blackwood, NJ

I have to get a new MLP switch I was told it cost 1,200. My question what is the MLP switch and where can I get it at a cheaper price?

herm, 2003 Toyota Camry, 2.4L 4 cylinder, Boynton Beach, FL

leakage on valve cover

1995toyotacamrycecy, 1995 Toyota Camry, 3.0L V6, Canoga Park, CA

This 1995 camry is actually my moms which I have been driving. It has over 176,000 miles on it. I took it to Jiffy Lube to get an oil change and their they told me that I have to do a transmission ...

ractem, 1998 Toyota Camry, 3.0L V6, Hattiesburg, MS

How often should a timing belt be replaced on a 1998 Toyota Camry? (ex. every 80,000 miles?)

ractem, 1998 Toyota Camry, 3.0L V6, Hattiesburg, MS

How often should a tune up be done on a 1998 Toyota Camry?(ex. every 60,000 miles)?

btillery62, 1995 Toyota Camry, 2.2L 4 cylinder, Cumming, GA

my wife was driving and stopped for a red
light. she started off and the card went
dead. The engine turn over but will not start. Has full tank of gas. The car has
200400 thousand miles. The tim...

Playtime, 2002 Toyota Camry, 3.0L V6, Foothill Ranch, CA

I use my Air Conditioner quite often. In the past few days, I noticed that it discharges a puddle of water from underneath the car. It wasn't like this before.

walyo, 1990 Toyota Camry, 2.0L 4 cylinder, Mendon, MA

Why don't my seat belt retractors catch when pulling on them violently to see if they would work in an accident? Other cars catch when testing them but the camry continues to unwind no matter how ...

f_athens, 1999 Toyota Camry, 2.2L 4 cylinder, White, GA

The code is P0401 we are about to replace the MAP (whatever that is.

ractem, 2004 Toyota Camry, 2.4L 4 cylinder, Hattiesburg, MS

Should you perform a tune up every 60,000 miles or 90,00 miles on a 2004 Toyota Camry LE ?

ractem, 2004 Toyota Camry, 2.4L 4 cylinder, Hattiesburg, MS

When should a tune up be done on a 2004 Toyota Camry LE?

nunnrd, 1995 Toyota Camry, 2.2L 4 cylinder, Hartland, WI

Which refregerant was used in this vehicle

pvaughan38, 1993 Toyota Camry, 2.2L 4 cylinder, Springfield, MO

Hi, I have a 93 Camry. When I run the AC all the vents blow air but only one vent blows cool. What could be the problem?

pangga, 2001 Toyota Camry, 3.0L V6, Woodside, NY

Is it necessesary to change the timing belt eventhough the mileage is 70,000 but its almost 8 years now?

pangga, 2001 Toyota Camry, 3.0L V6, Woodside, NY

how do i replace the cabin filter and where it is located?

RichA, 1993 Toyota Camry, 2.2L 4 cylinder, Augusta, GA

Everything comes including the hrn radio, lights, etc, but car will not start and I had the timing belt change already. What can be the problem.

elt71, 1990 Toyota Camry, 2.0L 4 cylinder, Jackson, MS

my problem is when i turn my a/c on low or two the compressor cames on but the air will not blow untill i turn it on three or high please help me

f_athens, 1999 Toyota Camry, 2.2L 4 cylinder, White, GA

My check engine light is on an solid burning. We have replaced the carbon canister, the EGR Valve, EGR Modular(or Solenoid) and one other part I don't remember what the mechanic said it was but so...

7400 Lilmerick Ave, 1998 Toyota Camry, Dublin, CA

my previous ques. was
in what order can I do the 180K service - meaning what can I do 1st and what can I do 2nd - this is so it will not cost me an arm and leg all at once - any tips????????

Toyota Camry Car Reviews (26)

Joey D 1997 Toyota Camry Port Saint Lucie, FL June 29, 2009 08:08

I have over 137,000 miles on my Camry. I have replaced the rack and pinion, and brakes.
It just keeps going. In the past, I have put over 250 miles per day, with no problems.
Great car!

robnatlanta 1993 Toyota Camry Lilburn, GA May 26, 2009 16:25

Excellent workhorse 5-spd manual going strong at 286,000 miles. Replaced clutch at 125,000 and 225,000 miles. Distributor replaced at 225,000 and 250,000 (rebuilt part didn't last too long) but the new one works fine now. A/C compressor replaced with junkyard model at about 210,00 miles and still blows cold, cold air. Spark plug wires replaced at 120,000 and 240,000 miles. Plugs I replace every 20,000-30,000 just to keep it clean. Little things like the drivers doorlock tempermental since 1995, but hit it to snap it closed. Guess that's why someone traded it in when it was 2 years old, and I picked it up as the second owner.

lovemycamry 2004 Toyota Camry Greenwood, SC April 26, 2009 12:49

Like all the Toyotas i've owned. This is a great car with very smooth handling on the road. After five years, only problem thus far is A/C blowing warm air. I haven't taken it to the dealer yet but according to the owners manual, no indication it will be a major repair.

Dr. Phil 2007 Toyota Camry Avon, IN April 11, 2009 08:13

This is a dream to drive and ride in. We had the windows tinted dark and that made it a real eye stopper. The CD & sound system is beautiful. Great gas mileage - 33mpg. Lots of room. A Keeper.

Biesmor 2005 Toyota Camry Flint, MI April 06, 2009 08:19

2005 LE 45000 mi Bought new Battery bad at 30000 mi Tires bad at 32000 Steering bad at 45000 Not a great car for Toyota

wolfrman 2003 Toyota Camry Bronx, NY March 18, 2009 18:17

I have had many cars. The 2003 Toyota Camry is my first toyota and I love this car and no other car will replace it.

luckster 1999 Toyota Camry Scottsdale, AZ March 08, 2009 10:20

Best car

aokreal 2007 Toyota Camry Key West, FL March 01, 2009 16:04

I have the 2007 Camry hybrid, it has been great till now. After 51,000 miles the steering is very hard to turn. Its like the old manual steering, manual says it is electic steering, I checked the instrument panel fuse its fine, under the engine there is an 80 amp fuse, I cant figure out how to pull it. Any advise out there?

CPFB 2001 Toyota Camry Alpharetta, GA March 01, 2009 09:07

I have owned the car since 2000. In this time all I have done is basic maintaince, Oil change, put a K&N air filter in it, trans fluid change (none of this flush stuff), alignments, rotate tires, three or four sets of brakes and most recently a timing belt, water pump, front seals and the drivers outer door handle. It has been a great car and I don't plan on getting rid of it. The steering is starting to float a little and the trans is shifting a little harder these days but overall a great car. The bigest complaint is the defog in wet weather. The car is so sealed that it needs to run the AC wen ever it is raining to defog the car. MAN it gets cold in there!!

orcasong 2003 Toyota Camry Walnut Creek, CA February 22, 2009 14:44

The biggest problem that I have had with this car in the 5+ years I have owned it is with the door and truck locks. I have had to replace both driver side door lock actuators and repair the trunk lock, costing about $400 each time. The brakes "float" and always have, even on replacement. But they function fine. Otherwise, a very good and reliable car.

camrylover 2007 Toyota Camry Antioch, TN January 19, 2009 15:15

My 2007 camry has rotor problems. At 20,000 miles rotors replaced, now at 35,000 miles rotors not true. Just want to know if anyone else had this problem!

kptjohn 2007 Toyota Camry Mount Carmel, TN January 17, 2009 09:58

Great Car, underpowered with 4 cyl

rocker 1992 Toyota Camry Boone, CO January 09, 2009 18:32

my 1992 toyota camry has 900,000 miles on it the engine is sound. the exhaust came apart at the y vaule other wise its in good shape can some one give me adivce to fix it my email is mayfield321@hotmail

gossipboy 1995 Toyota Camry Brush Prairie, WA January 05, 2009 11:41

Mine is still running strong with 206k miles on the car! Nothing major needed repair just a new Thermostat, and the usual tune up. an Other than that there is no need to worry about anything! For the styling and lighting and emmissions flawless. I've customized all of my interior and upgraded under the hood. Camry is BEAST

brickracer 1998 Toyota Camry Oakland, CA December 22, 2008 08:57

I had the Camry for about 7 years and it started to go downhill towards the end. I have high expectations for Toyota since they are supposed to be the most reliable but I found little things going wrong and needing repair like the dashboard lights and window switches.

The engine also had some oil leaks which required the valve cover gasket to be replaced. The car never handled very well. Initially it handled like a boat so I put some aftermarket wheels and sport springs on the camry and they ended up rubbing inside the fender wells when I would hit a bump so it was never quite right. I decided to get a Honda for my next car and that has been better.

invisyblninja 1997 Toyota Camry Carmichael, CA December 11, 2008 15:16

Drives like a Toyota should.

speedrover 1995 Toyota Camry Greensboro, NC November 30, 2008 10:59

Like a fine wine, 1995 was an exceptional year for the Camry. They kept it simple, strong and with a surprising amount of design finesse. The engine and trans simply will not die, or shoe signs of wear long into the 100 and 200's with regular fluid changes. The key to life here is not to force high torque out of her. She will float with just the right amount of stop and go as long as you treat her right. Outstanding lifer!

felixintahoe 1990 Toyota Camry South Lake Tahoe, CA November 25, 2008 17:40

Car has been well taken care of, but has some major issues at 100k miles. Bad engine knocking, steering problems, and exhaust noise.

dzshopping 2003 Toyota Camry Aurora, IL November 11, 2008 11:17

Have this car for 5 years already. Never have a problem.

Ohio Quilter 2002 Toyota Camry Simi Valley, CA November 11, 2008 10:09

Purchased in Dec 2001. Have only 55k miles. Runs great! No mechanical problems. Original brakes. Tires replaced in 2006. Love the service from local dealer.

buckoff1 1995 Toyota Camry Hercules, CA October 17, 2008 13:57

My Camry has 225K miles and is still going strong. This car convinced me to keep buying Toyota vehicles

tpw 1999 Toyota Camry Edmond, OK October 17, 2008 13:03

I purchased this car new in late 1998 and it has served me well. I now have 96,000 miles with no trouble.

Odojoe 2002 Toyota Camry Orlando, FL October 15, 2008 16:01

I have 77500 miles on my XLE and other than replacing tires once wheel balancing, the only other major expenses have been to clean the fuel induction and reseal the oil pan which had a very tiny leak, and replace the drive belts. I am still on my original brakes.

jahb 2000 Toyota Camry Fair Oaks, CA October 13, 2008 12:59

The best I have ever owned, change the oil every 3000-4000 miles,flush the transmission,..

pookies 1997 Toyota Camry Monroe Township, NJ September 27, 2008 11:32

very reliable, no major problems with regular maintenance 75000 miles driven

Natalya 1996 Toyota Camry Walnut Creek, CA August 27, 2008 07:07

The car has 170,000 miles on it but still works great as long as it receives regular maintenance. After 12 years the only problem I've come across is oil leaks which are easily fixed.

Toyota Camry Problems

Brakes
  • The front brake rotors can wear causing a pulsation felt in the brake pedal when it is applied.
  • Our technicians recommend flushing the brake fluid every 60,000 miles because the fluid can become dirty and may cause problems in the brake system such as early failure of the master cylinder or wheel cylinders.
Engine
  • The motor mount on the passenger side of the car can wear out on cars with high mileage. This will put extra stress on the other mounts, and the faulty mount will need to be replaced.
  • It is important to regularly check the valve clearance as the exhaust valves may become too tight. This will lead to valve failures, which are expensive to repair.

2.0L 4 cylinder
  • The ignition coil inside the distributor may fail. Our technicians tell us this may result in a hesitation on acceleration, especially when the vehicle is warming up on cold, rainy days.
Exhaust & Emissions
  • The EGR System tends to get restricted or blocked with carbon after 100,000- 125,000 miles which will cause an emissions test failure for NOX. If the EGR system is equipped with an EGR temperature sensor it will trigger a Check Engine Light for improper EGR flow. The repair is to clean out the EGR passages and to clean off the EGR Temperature sensor. Our technicians tell this repair is all pretty straight forward and takes about 1-1.5 hours.
  • By the time the EGR system is plugged, the Oxygen Sensor is getting slow or 'lazy'. When servicing or cleaning  the EGR system, it is a good idea to replace the Oxygen sensor because it works in tandem with the EGR system.
Suspension & Steering
  • The power steering pump and power steering hoses tend to develop leaks, particularly in the V6 models.
  • Driving over bumps causes loud, annoying noises in the body of the car. If the noise is a groaning or creaking, it can be improved by lubricating the rubber joints in the suspension system. If the noise is a rattling sound, the problem is likely wear and tear on the upper mounting plate for the strut suspension.
Drive Train At higher mileages, (125,000-150,000) the automatic transmissions may not shift correctly. This can be caused by the Throttle Position Sensor being out of adjustment or a shift solenoid needing to be replaced. Typically the transmission does not need to be completely overhauled.
Electrical & Lights If the vehicle will not crank over, the most common problem is the starter, which tend to fail at about 100,00-125,000 miles. Sometimes it is only the starter solenoid contacts, but often the complete starter (including solenoid) needs to be replaced.
Heating & Air Conditioning Usually by 150,000 miles the A/C system will need some attention, especially in climates where it is used often. Our technicians tell us that it is best to service the A/C system every 2-3 years. This keeps the moisture in the system at a minimum which extends the life of the components.

Toyota Camry Recalls and TSBs

Toyota Camry Recalls (Recent)

Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT
Campaign Number: 07E082000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 55,000
Model Years Affected: 2007
Date Owner Notified: 10/2007

Defect Summary: CERTAIN ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (AWFM) SPECIFICALLY SOLD AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON THE 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES. THE AWFM INCLUDES TWO GROMMET HOLES AND RETAINING HOOKS (CLIPS) TO SECURE THE MAT TO THE VEHICLE'S CARPET. IF THE AWFM IS NOT SECURED BY ITSELF OR IF IT IS PLACED ON TOP OF AN EXISTING CARPETING FLOOR MAT, THE MAT COULD MOVE FORWARD DURING THE VEHICLE USAGE AND IT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence Summary: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION WHEN RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, IT MAY INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES ABOUT THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH NOT ALL OF THESE OWNERS WILL HAVE PURCHASED THE ALL WEATHER MATS. IF THE OWNER HAD NOT PURCHASED THE MATS, THEY ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL. THIS LETTER WILL ADVISE OWNERS WHEN REPLACEMENT MATS WILL BE AVAILABLE OR HOW TO RETURN THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT SET TO OBTAIN A REFUND. A SECOND LETTER WILL BE SENT AFTER MATS ARE AVAILABLE REQUESTING OWNERS TO RETURN THEIR MATS TO A LEXUS OR TOYOTA DEALER FOR EXCHANGE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAT. THE FIRST LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE SENT DURING EARLY OCTOBER 2007 AND THE SECOND IN LATE NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THE LEXUS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-255-3987 OR THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AT 1-888-270-9371.

Recall Notes: TOYOTA RECALL NOS. 7LB LEXUS AND 70F CAMRY.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Campaign Number: 06E049000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 27,176
Model Years Affected: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Date Owner Notified: 07/2006

Defect Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence Summary: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Corrective Summary: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED ¿LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.¿CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS
Campaign Number: 06V096000
Dates Manufactured: 01/2005 to 01/2005
Number of Vehicles Affected: 133
Model Years Affected: 2007
Date Owner Notified: 04/2006

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.

Consequence Summary: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Recall Notes: TOYOTA RECALL NO. 60B AND LEXUS RECALL NO. 6LB.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Campaign Number: 06E026000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 61,944
Model Years Affected: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001
Date Owner Notified: 04/2006

Defect Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence Summary: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Corrective Summary: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Campaign Number: 05V539000
Dates Manufactured: 08/2005 to 11/2005
Number of Vehicles Affected: 4,503
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date Owner Notified: 12/2005

Defect Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.¿ THE VEHICLES' TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL OR PLACARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE B-PILLAR INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE SPARE TIRE SIZE.

Consequence Summary: A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER¿S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Notes: TOYOTA RECALL NO. SSC 50T.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Campaign Number: 04V595000
Dates Manufactured: 05/2003 to 09/2004
Number of Vehicles Affected: 150,061
Model Years Affected: 2004, 2005
Date Owner Notified: 12/2004

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PASSENGER POWER SEAT, WHEN INSTALLING CERTAIN REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEAT BASES ONTO THE SEAT WITH AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH SEATBELT TENSION, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO UNSEAT A COMPONENT CALLED THE BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH FROM THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.

Consequence Summary: IF THE SWITCH BECOMES UNSEATED, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAY MISTAKE THE REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT FOR AN UNBELTED ADULT OCCUPANT, AND MAY NOT SUPPRESS THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (SSC 40M) BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987..

Recall Notes: THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.

Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Campaign Number: 04V346000
Dates Manufactured: 10/2001 to 02/2004
Number of Vehicles Affected: 128,316
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003, 2004
Date Owner Notified: 08/2004

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAGS (CSA), ONE OR BOTH OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY BE TWISTED NEAR THE INFLATOR DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY.

Consequence Summary: IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CSAS AND REPLACE THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Campaign Number: 01V372000
Dates Manufactured: 07/2001 to 11/2001
Number of Vehicles Affected: 19,587
Model Years Affected: 2002
Date Owner Notified: 12/2001

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-SPOKE STYLE STEERING WHEEL. DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BOTTOM SEAM OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE COVER (HORN PAD) COULD BE TORN AWAY ALLOWING THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE COVER TO COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE.

Consequence Summary: IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE DETACHED BOTTOM PORTION MAY STRIKE THE DRIVER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-888-333-9376.

Recall Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Campaign Number: 01V072000
Dates Manufactured: 01/2001 to 01/2001
Number of Vehicles Affected: 545
Model Years Affected: 2001
Date Owner Notified: 04/2001

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.

Consequence Summary: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING LONG-TERM USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUB FRAME, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Drive Train: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Campaign Number: 01V012000
Dates Manufactured: 08/1997 to 11/2000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 53,061
Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Date Owner Notified: 02/2001

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HOUSING COULD BE DEFORMED AT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR-TO-THROTTLE BODY CONNECTION. THE ACCELERATOR INNER-CABLE COULD WEAR AWAY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.

Consequence Summary: THIS COULD ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE OR REMAIN IN ITS MOST RECENT POSITION REGARDLESS OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Notes: TOYOTA RECALL NO. 10A.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION:REAR
Campaign Number: 00V154000
Dates Manufactured: 03/2000 to 03/2000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 541
Model Years Affected: 2000
Date Owner Notified: 06/2000

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.

Consequence Summary: AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.

Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Suspension & Steering: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Campaign Number: 99V307000
Dates Manufactured: 07/1994 to 07/1998
Number of Vehicles Affected: 540,037
Model Years Affected: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Date Owner Notified: 11/1999

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Consequence Summary: THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.

Recall Notes: TOYOTA RECALL NOS. X06 AND XL7.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Suspension & Steering: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Campaign Number: 98V155000
Dates Manufactured: 04/1993 to 08/1994
Number of Vehicles Affected: 104,928
Model Years Affected: 1994
Date Owner Notified: 08/1998

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Consequence Summary: THE NUT CAN EVENTUALLY COME OFF ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE STEERING SET NUT.

Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Campaign Number: 97V213000
Dates Manufactured: 07/1996 to 07/1997
Number of Vehicles Affected: 289,326
Model Years Affected: 1997
Date Owner Notified: 12/1997

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A POSSIBLE JAMMING OF THE LOCK PIN OF THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY EVEN WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE "PARK" POSITION.

Consequence Summary: UNDER SUCH A CONDITION, SHOULD A DRIVER FAIL TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO "PARK" POSITION AND ALSO FAIL TO ACTIVATE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY DOWN A SLOPE.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID.

Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Campaign Number: 97V156000
Dates Manufactured: 07/1996 to 02/1997
Number of Vehicles Affected: 18,746
Model Years Affected: 1997
Date Owner Notified: 10/1997

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN,MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NOTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. A CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHERE ACCUMULATED MOISTURE CAN TEMPORARILY FREEZE IN THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

Consequence Summary: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ELIMINATION OF VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES THAT CAN INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.

Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 1, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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