1999 Toyota Camry Engine Problems

“1999 Toyota Camry le 4cyl starter failed to disengage from flywheel causing fire. The starter kept running burning it out and also burning the positive cable to the battery. Damage to the battery is under investigation. I was sitting parked in a parking lot with the radio and the air on when I observed smoke coming from the engine then started to come into the car thru the air conditioning. I turned the car off but the smoke continued and the fire dept was called. After looking at the internet this seems to be a widely known issue with multiple postings. I have not seen a recall on this. …”

“The contact owned a 1999 Toyota Camry. After exiting the vehicle, flames engulfed the front end of the vehicle. The contact extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”

“The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the an independent mechanic but no further information was available. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 141,000.”

“1999 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to engine problems and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated while waiting for his wife, with the engine idling, with the gear in park and the A/C on high, the engine accelerated abruptly and within 2-3 seconds, there was a loud a noise coming from the engine. He immediately shut the vehicle off, exited the vehicle, and looked under it. The consumer discovered oil on the pavement. The engine had thrown a rod through the pan. The consumer has since sold the vehicle.”