2009 Toyota Camry engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 14, 2026127,990 miFLTowedEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked while accelerating from a complete stop. Additionally, the vehicle intermittently failed to start, with the ABS warning light displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for repairs, but the failure reoccurred shortly after the repair. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into drive(D), the transmission remained stuck in neutral(N) with the…

   NHTSA complaint #11757031 · source
2. Filed Apr 21, 2025137,000 miMDEngine

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving, the "Check Oil" warning light illuminated. The contact added oil to the engine. The contact was informed that the check oil warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where an oil consumption test was performed. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact was adding…

   NHTSA complaint #11655938 · source
3. Filed Feb 6, 2025VAEngine

   The engine burned excessive oil and finally the rings and head gasket failed causing the engine to misfire and finally break down at 186,000 miles.

   NHTSA complaint #11641196 · source
4. Filed Jan 18, 2025ILEngine

   I have 2009 Toyota Camry LE, the problem is engine oil, if I changed/filled the engine oil in certified stores, but after 400 miles the engine oil is not in the engine chamber I checked the leaks or any other sort of damage but there's nothing like that I verified the same thing with the dealership too. Basically my point is due to extensive consumption of engine oil the engine will brake in the middle of driving and there are chances it will explode and there's a DANGER…

   NHTSA complaint #11636833 · source
5. Filed Jan 18, 2025ILBrakesEngineSteering

   I have 2009 Toyota Camry LE, the problem is engine oil, if I changed/filled the engine oil in certified stores, but after 400 miles the engine oil is not in the engine chamber I checked the leaks or any other sort of damage but there's nothing like that I verified the same thing with the dealership too. Basically my point is due to extensive consumption of engine oil the engine will brake in the middle of driving and there are chances it will explode and there's a DANGER…

   NHTSA complaint #11636831 · source
6. Filed Aug 7, 202445,000 miNYEngine

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, the odor of burning oil was present inside the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. The failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11607100 · source
7. Filed Apr 25, 2024NYBody & StructureEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I bought my car in October 2009. I did not discover until years later that the pistons for the 2009 Toyota Camry Le did not fit correctly. This caused oil consumption problems, but it did not start happening until a 3-year warranty and at about 60-70 thousand miles. I did not get a notice of recall notice of Toyota's resolution to the problem, because they had the wrong apartment number and email address which I was told by Rep. Sherry and Rose at Toyota Corporation. Rep.…

   NHTSA complaint #11585326 · source
8. Filed Dec 18, 2023TXEngine

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the oil level was low however, the contact found no indication of an oil leak. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle was smoking. The oil warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was an internal oil leak. The mechanic added oil to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

   NHTSA complaint #11560646 · source
9. Filed Dec 6, 2023141,943 miNMEngine

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, he became aware that the heater was not working. The contact later checked under the hood and observed that the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir and checked for any leaks or puddles of coolant underneath the vehicle but found no evidence of a coolant leak. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to…

   NHTSA complaint #11558745 · source
10. Filed May 11, 2023CTEngine

    I brought my car in for a tune up. The day I was driving my car I had the right amount of oil in it. I was driving my car, heard a loud noise and the steering went, the brakes went, nothing worked and than the car shut down and stopped. I brought it to my mechanic, and there was no oil in the car and they went through the whole engine and there was no leaks. Toyota had a recall for engine oil consumption, and I never received a notice yet my year, make and model are part of…

    NHTSA complaint #11521459 · source
11. Filed Mar 27, 2023104,000 miNJTowedEngine

    The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted upon restarting the vehicle. The oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact checked the oil level and noticed that there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic,…

    NHTSA complaint #11513991 · source
12. Filed Mar 20, 2023TXEngine

    The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal was difficult to depress. The contact stated that he pulled over, checked the oil level, and discovered that there was no oil in the engine. The contact stated that he added oil and was able to drive with no issues. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who added oil, and advised the…

    NHTSA complaint #11512798 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology