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#31 of 5279 Numerous Problems! by hboyd Jan 29, 2000 (3:04 am)
Our 1995 Camry LE 4 cyl (Japan Built) has had numerous irritating problems/defects... all different. (1) Most notably major is that it's currently     burning oil (started at only 69K); Dealer will replace bad engine valve seals for $800. All Dealers I called said that this is not unusual for Camrys. Most burn a little oil after 50K miles. (2) 2 struts/shocks failed (leaked out at 45K); (3) ISCV (idle speed control valve) failed four     times. The engine kept sputtering/dying upon     start-up; (4) Driver's seatbelt retractor failed (would not     wind-up at 50K); (5) Front brake rotors warp every 10K (replaced     once at 50K). The steering wheel begins shaking at high speed braking. My brake mechanic says Camrys are plagued by this problem. (6) Front brake pads replaced 3X due to excessive     squeaking/screeching noises.      We are not quite impressed with the Camry's      overall mechanical reliability.      However, I can say that the vehicle's interior and exterior materials have really held up well.  BTW... It has NEVER left us stranded... and we'll  keep it for a while...
#32 of 5279 Blue Smoke from Celicas also by tlgoul Jan 31, 2000 (3:35 am)
My 92 Celica GT stated "smoking" and required new valve stem seals at 65K, for $700. Toyota fought hard to not pay, but I had an extended warranty, so they paid about half, after four months of hassle. Now at 120K the smoke has started again. Local Toyota mechanic says it is a "known problem" with the engine in the Celica and the Camry from the early 90's, and Toyota has not come up with a fix for it. They want another $700 to fix it again. Since the extended warranty is long gone, I'm just going shopping for a new car...and will never buy Toyota again. Good luck to the rest of you!
#33 of 5279 How long would my Camry last? by thk311 Feb 03, 2000 (4:48 am)
I have 95 Camry V6 LE with 140,000 miles on it. I abused my car by driving from Columbus to Cincinnati every weekends, but still runs like a new. I have done oil change every 3,000 miles. Does anyone know how many more miles Camry can run? Does it have a known life time? I hope my Camry can run over 300,000 or 400,000!! Please let me know!
#34 of 5279 Oh about 200K by wilcox Feb 04, 2000 (8:12 pm)
as long as you get that belt changed...
#35 of 5279 Heater Fan Motor by depawl Feb 05, 2000 (10:04 pm)
My '90 Camry heater fan stopped working on low and then on medium. Now it only works on high. Sounds like a switch problem to me, but I have no idea where to start. Any suggestions? Thanks. Replies to this message: deon1 (Sep 29, 2005 1:23 pm)
#36 of 5279 thk311 by lynne29 Feb 06, 2000 (10:49 pm)
We had 140,000 on our Camry, could probably have doubled it, but that's another story! Go to Toyota website,(I think it's toyota.com) use your VIN # and go to Toyota owners, check the longevity/how-many-miles site. You will like the numbers you can look forward to!
#37 of 5279 Pinging/Clicking by danstuart Feb 09, 2000 (8:55 pm)
I have a 1994 4 cyl Camry with 60,000 miles. I recently began noticing that after the engine is shut off, it continues to make a very noticeable clicking sound for several minutes. I think this is a fairly recent occurance since I never noticed it before (at least to this extent) It also seems to make these clicks while the engine is running but it is only audible if I am outside the car and not as nearly as obvious as when the engine is shut off. I had the 60,000 mile service including timing belt replacement a few months ago but cannot say for sure if the noise began before of after this service. I have tried a higher octane gas and it does not seem to make a difference. The car otherwise runs fine. Does anyone know what could be causing this and is it a problem that needs to be addressed?
#38 of 5279 clicking by edwardh1 Feb 11, 2000 (5:32 pm)
And where does the noise come from ? engine/exhaust system? fuel tank?
#39 of 5279 edwardh1 by danstuart Feb 11, 2000 (8:59 pm)
It is definitely under the hood but tough to pinpoint the exact location. It seems most noticeable in the front part of the engine compartment, i.e. between the radiator and the motor. Two nights ago I drove it by our local dealer and the service advisor said it sounded like the "heat shield" and it was not a problem. Does this make sense? What is a heat shield? Thanks for your help.
#40 of 5279 Pinging/Clicking by yankee10 Feb 12, 2000 (9:01 pm)
My Family is a toyota family. We own 2000 4-Runner, T-100, and I drive a 1999 Solara and i have noticed that the 4-runner and the Solara do the same thing. I was told by the Toyota Service Dept. that this was normal and all it is, is that the car is cooling itself down.

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