Engine burning excessive oil. three quarts every 2000 miles.
My car had to have the engine replaced not even a month after buying off the lot
Engine use 1 ouart of oil every 600-700 miles
I am getting running out of engine oil, i have talk to toyota and they say too many people are facing same problem i am running out oil as low in just 1000 mile and i have diagnose and they could not found any problem. car running out of oil and making big noise and scare to drive vehicle, i need solution as soon as possible
I have owned my camry for several years, and i bought it from the original owner (family), who purchased it new off the lot in 2009. since 2010 the car has started to burn more and more oil. in late 2015-2016 (after the oil consumption recall was closed) my catalytic converter failed due to the oil consumption. during the recall, i had it checked by a dealership who said that it passed. at that time i was adding at least a quart every 1000 miles. they told me that was normal. currently i run through all of the oil, mid way through the oil change period. i'm burning through roughly 4 quarts of oil every 1500 miles. it cost me over $1000 to get the catalytic converter replaced, and at this current rate i'm going to need to get the second one replaced soon. i love my car and this is the only problem i've had with it. but the rate of oil burning is excessive and needs to be fixed.
Toyota excessive engine oil consumption. toyota issued a warranty enhancement notification on their camry's - ze7 for "excessive engine oil consumption". my car was tested and failed the test in january 2016. toyota has not repaired the vehicle and i am unable to get an appointment. each time i call the dealership, they say toyota does not have enough parts and there is a backlog of thousands of vehicles waiting to be repaired. again today when i called, i was told they are just now repairing vehicles that failed the test back in march of 2015, failed the test 15 months ago, and that my vehicle will not be repaired for at least another year!! horrible customer service. if toyota can prepare parts for new camry sales, they should be able to prepare parts to repair vehicles they already sold. i have reported this problem to the local oxmoore toyota dealership as well as toyota consumer affairs. many families are going through this same issue. toyota needs to make this a higher priority and stop stringing families (customers) along. as consumers, what can we do?
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that an unknown warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had no oil. the technician diagnosed that the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption and confirmed the vehicle lost a quart of oil every 1,000 miles however a remedy had not been determined. the vehicle had oil added to the engine. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
While driving highway, approx. 50 mph, my car engine quit running with no unusual noise, no warning lights or indicators. oil was gone, but the oil indicator light had not lighted. no warning to quit driving before engine damage was experienced. the engine has not been disassembled for definitive diagnosis, but two auto repair shops, one being a local toyota dealer service dept., have indicated that the engine must be replaced because the engine is knocking loudly and the bearings are probably overheated and "welded" to the part surrounding them. i learned from toyota corp. about their "excessive oil consumption" extended warranty program, but they are refusing to stand behind this defect in my car and refuse to perform repairs at their cost. my engine burned up because the oil was depleted within a two month period - this happened on 12/28/15, and i had topped off the oil in october with 2.5 qts, and the remaining oil was clean. toyota refuses to acknowledge that a highly abnormal event has occurred with my car, gave me no warning to act in a safe manner, and led to engine failure with repairs estimated $5,300 - $7,600.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The car made a 'ding' sound when the breaks were applied while it was being driven. upon checking, i noticed that the engine oil was extremely low - the dip stick showed no oil on it. i was alarmed and immediately added 3 quarts of oil - for oil to show up on the dip stick. at first, i figured that, maybe at the previous oil change, sufficient oil was not added. soon thereafter, i got an oil change. about 3 months later i began to hear the 'ding' sound again. i checked the oil and found that it was low and again it did not even register on the dip stick. i added 3 quarts of oil and proceeded to get an oil change; this time with tansky toyota dealership. three months later, the problem recurred. this time i was concerned and checked all the mail i had received from toyota and noticed a warranty enhancement letter that stated - 2008 camry's had an 'oil consumption problem'. i immediately went to tansky toyota dealership and reported the problem and they began an 'oil consumption test'. after the test, they told me that there was no problem and that it was a normal occurrence. clearly, i was not convinced with the report and challenged the adviser. he remained adamant that there was no problem and that the test result was normal; he told me to check and add oil as needed regularly. i contacted the general manager of tansky. she had the service manager, call back a week later. he never acknowledged that the car had an 'oil consumption problem'; rather that this is a normal occurrence and advised that the oil be replenished on a regular basis. i responded that, this was something that i have never experienced on my other toyota cars; but my words fell on deaf ears. i am concerned that this issue will damage the engine; in addition the problem is a safety issue, should the oil be depleted while on long distance trips.
Purchased a used 2008 camry on 7/15/15. the car was serviced for the oil change right before i got it and i still had over 900 miles left before i hit the 3000 mile mark to have the oil change done. we checked the oil and it was completely dry. not a drip on the dip stick! i think it's safe to say that this vehicle has a engine oil consumption issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. upon making a turn, the seat belt warning indicator chimed several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to provide a remedy. the oil was routinely maintained, but the pressure continued to be low. there was no warning indicator illuminated when the oil pressure was low. the dealer provided an oil consumption test. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing for longer than three months. the contact stated that the vehicle shook and vibrated and was taken back to the dealer. the dealer diagnosed that the bearings were defective and the engine may need to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000. ...updated 12/14/16 *bf *tr
High oil consumption
Golf size hole in the engine according to the adjustor. incident occurred while driving on the highway. the car was serviced on time. the oil light used to come on occasion along with the engine light. this was within service sticker window. each time oil (1qt to 2qt) was added to the tank. on the date of incident, while driving, we felt like we drove over a metal object that impacted the engine. cannot believe that the engine blew up on it own. if it did - that is a major issue as it could have caused unnecessary damages both to vehicle and drivers.
Excessive oil consumption 1qt every 500 miles
Engine oil burning off way to fast. i have to add 1 qt every 1,200 - 1,500 miles. i took my cat in to the dealership for a oil consumption test and passed. but i did notice that they use 5-20 oil. which i believe is why it passed. because i use 0-20 oil, just like my owners manual says. so i'm not sure.
Oil consumption. at 78,000 miles required a quart of oil after 3,000 miles but gets progressively worse. now at 135,794 miles used a quart of oil after just 459 miles.
Oil light went on. i took the car to sun toyota, holiday, fl. they advised me to have an oil change at my expense and to come back later to see if there were any issues. i called later and they said it was too early and to come back at about 1100 miles. in the meantime, i received a letter from toyota re. warranty enhancement up to 10 years and 150k miles for excessive oil consumption. i was unable to return until today (3/28/15) despite my best efforts. the mileage was 1568 since the oil change and they said it was too late and outside their parameters. they would not do the test again for 6 months. i asked them to at least check the oil and they did so at my insistence and 2 quarts needed to be added and they advised me it was dangerous to drive the car with low oil and to check the oil every week and add oil as necessary. i complained to the service manager and he refused to do anything for 6 mos. i phoned the national toyota service center and they confirmed that the warranty enhancement existed but refused to do anything for 6 months. they want me to have the oil change done again at my expense for a second time and to pay for the diagnostics for their defective vehicle at my expense. they refuse to do anything about it at their expense for 6 months. i think they should take care of the oil change and the diagnostics and the repairs immediately at their expense. thank you. *tr
Takata recall, oil consumption.
I have noticed exceessive oil consumption since 2015 is 2016 and have gone through numerous repairs only to still have the same problem. the latest estimate is for an engine replacement because after all of this time one guy actually noticed that the oil was literally burning up right after he changed the oil. i have been stranded on the interstate at night with a toddler for hours, as well as not being able to start the car at times. i have also experienced my car randomly shaking and smoking in traffic, after which the check engine light would come on. my car has been stationary for weeks at a time, most recently this past week after i was unable to find out who could fix it and not keep ripping me off. to find out there was knowledge of this issue by toyota and nothing was sent to me says a lot about how the lives of their customers, and/or their customer family and others on the road, are actually valued. the number of camry's manufactured and sold to unknowingly trusting consumers is both shocking and scary.
Excessive oil consumption with my 2az-fe engine. burns through 1 quart approx. every thousand miles. toyota claims this is within warranty but low oil pressure light comes on halfway through my service cycle. *tr
Started smoking, and pulled car to side of road. then camry was on fire. the whole engine was on fire. the car is totaled. it is not worth anything. nothing can be salvaged at all the inside of car was burnt. now i don't have a car. the insurance might not cover the car. *tr
Camry is hit by a pick up truck on the left passenger side, causing the camry to lose control and rotate more than 360 degrees on the road but none of the airbags, even the side airbags deployed. i called toyota and asked by the side airbags did not deploy and was told that they could inspect it but they will be charging me $99 to check why the airbags didn't deploy. i was obviously distraught over the fact that they will charge me first before they can look at a potential safety issue about my vehicle and the person we talked to just basically asked me to call back if i wanted them to look into it and hung up. *tr
My engine mounts were broken -all of them. thought the engine was idling rough, but the engine was moving around within the car and "could have fallen out" is what i understood the mechanic to say. i previously reported very premature failure of brakes, broken water pump, belts, and more. now the engine mounts. i do not drive fast, and i drive smooth highways, not our locally bad streets. no reason the mounts should all be broken. there should be a recall on engine mounts and water pumps at the very least. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that a strong oil odor was coming from the vehicle. in addition, while reversing the vehicle, the contact noticed a small puddle of oil leaking from the vehicle. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.
May/2014 was my last oil change before my next scheduled oil change august/2014. my oil pressure indicator did signal that there was low oil pressure.i had driven my car earlier that morning there was no indication that something bad was going on. later that afternoon, i was going to work and tried to leave and the car made a sluggish noise like it didn't want to crank up. i thought it was bad gas at first, then i heard a rattling sound from the hood.upon looking at the oil gauge, my car was severely depleted of oil. even after putting oil in the car, engine damage had already been done, leaving me without a vehicle. my mechanic advised me that the engine was badly damaged. and that i could either purchase another used engine or a new engine. both have been quoted to be in excess of $4500 and up. i have researched the internet and have found that the 2008 camry is known to have this sort of oil consumption problem. i just purchased this car a year ago june 2013. and i still owe a balance. this is my sixth toyota vehicle purchase and have not had a problem with neither cars until now. toyota has a reputation for good quality cars that last a while. i wouldn't want this incident to deter me from purchasing another toyota vehicle in the future. *tr
Discovered engine is consuming excessive oil, causing oil pressure light to flash on momentarily during a sudden quick stop. engine has been maintained within prescribed intervals for oil changes using approved optional 0w20 oil. now it appears to be consuming over 1 quart per 1500 miles. haven't taken this problem to a dealer yet, but from what i'm reading in other complaints, toyota has steadfastly refused to take responsibility for this issue. unlike others, i have toyota's full bumper-to-bumper warranty, good for 7 years or 10800 miles. i'm not sure even that would move toyota, since they could simply stall until the vehicle purchased 6 years ago is out of warranty. the engine probably won't die completely until after then, as long as i keep the oil level where it should be. however, i shouldn't need to check the oil so often, when the service interval is supposed to be 5000 miles, there are no leaks, and i'm using amsoil, a premium synthetic oil. *tr
I own a 2008 toyota camry and was told today that this make model and year cars have been having a excessive oil consumption problem with the engine. the dealership does not know where the oil is going and that i should watch this to make sure i do not run out of oil and burn up the engine. i have concerns about this since i travel almost 100 miles a day and bought this car for safety and longevity no matter how many miles are involved. my children and i could be left stranded which is a concern in this day and age. from what i am told this is an ongoing problem with this engine why is there no recall? keep in mind this is the same year of the whole accelerator pedal recall. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the oil light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stated that after checking the oil, it read empty. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician verified that the vehicle was consuming oil excessively but was unable to determine what was causing the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and decline to provide an alternative remedy. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 47,566 and the current mileage was 50,005.
Engine uses oil. took car into local toyota dealer for oil consumption test and they said there was no problem but yet it continues to use oil. i have owned several toyota's and this is the worst one and probably my last. it's not only a nuisance but also cost us extra money for the added oil.
2400m after oil change, the engine oil level dropped below the low point of dip stick. the low engine oil level is dangerous. *tr
Oil consumption problems with my car. i went to the dealer and they confirmed that through a test, however they said that they can't fix it because they don't have the parts and that they don't know when they are going to receive them!
High oil consumption for over 1.5 years
12/28/13 - elsrode ave. baltimore, md 21214, side street next to our house. [xxx] , wife, was parallel parking this vehicle driving in reverse. vehicle had unintended acceleration. brakes did not work. vehicle went up a set of cement steps and stopped for a second, but then accelerated in drive down steps into street. again brakes did not work. [xxx] drove vehicle into an alley and hit a stone wall where it stopped. engine was smoking. in reverse and in drive, [xxx] had her feet on the brakes. the brakes did not work. this was witnessed by her son, [xxx], who was the front seat passenger. [xxx]. suffered fractured ribs and bruised legs. passenger, [xxx] , was not injured. vehicle was totaled by insurance company. toyota inspected vehicle on 2/24/14 who said " based on our inspection of your vehicle it was determined that it was not the result of any type of manufacturing or design defect". information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
November of 2013, it was brought to my attention by a certified mechanic during a routine oil change that my vehicle was burning oil. this would lead to a serious damage to the engine which could lead to fatal complications such as a fire. i am officially filing a complaint against toyota regarding this issue. concerned, i performed an official oil change at a local toyota branch. approximately 800 miles since that oil change, nearly all of the oil had burned off. i spoke with a toyota customer service representative, and i was told that there is no 'customer care center' that deals with this issue. it is vital to raise attention to this issue as it is a severely dangerous problem not only for the driver but for the public. it is unacceptable for a vehicle, merely five years since production, which has been heavily branded as reliable to have such a poor performance. given the responses i have been receiving from toyota customer service, it is even more jarring that such a reputable company as toyota would take such matters so lightly. *tr
Engine light is not on but engine is making a noise. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. the contact frequently added engine oil to the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 63,000.
Excessive oil consumption, toyota says it is within their standards. have to add quart of oil every thousand miles. toyota says this is within their standards, however they dont tell you they knew about this and provided a fix to dealers. most times it happens though after warranty expires. *tr
08 camry oil comsumption,using to much oil between oil change,got toyota notice in the mail about problem,when i took it to toyota they said my camry pass the test and was not warranty anything.i told them that it smokes on start up and that is a indication that the eng is burning oil,still no help i have a 94 camry with no problem.now i am scared to drive it without damage my engine because it smokes,never again a toyota product i will buy,i need toyota to pay for repairs since they no it was a problem.i only had 60 to 70 thousand miles when it started using oil and smoking.
In summer of 2013, power steering pump failed on 2008 toyota camry. car was very difficult to steer, turn and park but had to be driven, though unsafe to drive, for 3 days while pump was ordered and replaced. in the week before the power steering pump failed, the engine was found to be burning oil and had to be rebuilt. during this same month (august, 2013), the gas cover could not be opened to refill the gas tank while out of town, requiring a temporary cable fix by an out-of-town dealer. in the summer of 2014, the anti-lock brake system (abs) actuator failed, also causing loss of speedometer, temperature and tachometer functions. abs actuator part was ordered and replaced. then a week later, the brake booster failed (check engine light on multiple times), leaking when brake was depressed. these are just the major safety failures of this 2008 toyota camry, which has had other problems, purchased new in 2007 and maintained by the same dealer. this car is not safe or reliable to drive. *tr
I was stopped in traffic and had my foot on the brake rpm shot up to 6 and the engine was racing and wanted to lunge forward. i hurried and shifted to neutral luckily i had a little space in front of me or else i may have hit the person in front of me. i had my wife in the car with me and she was scared thought that we were going too have a accident. *tr
Engine oil drastically burns. nearly 2000 miles running, no engine oil. the dealer recommended tearing down the engine and rebuilding it. the consumer stated the vehicle is currently at the dealer having the engine rebuilt at a cost of $6000. updated 05/13/14. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that the oil pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact checked the vehicle and found that there was no oil in the reservoir. the contact added one quart of oil to the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealer. the contact drove 60 miles to the dealer and by the time he had reached the dealer, there was no oil left in the reservoir. the dealer suggested performing an engine consumption test. the contact drove 1,100 miles and the vehicle had less then half of the oil left in the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer but there were no repairs performed. the dealer acknowledged that the manufacturer was aware of the failure, but there were no recalls for the vehicle. the failure mileage was 74,500 and the current mileage was 75,611. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that there when checking the oil levels, he found that there was no oil on the dipstick. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was advised that there was no oil in the vehicle. the mechanic repaired the vehicle by switching the oil from regular to synthetic. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 126,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that the oil warning light illuminated. the contact added oil to the vehicle after noticing there was no oil in the reservoir. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine block would need to be replaced. the contact was informed by the dealer that there was a technical service bulletin available stating that her model vehicle consumed large amounts of oil. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 56,000.
Excessive oil consumption
When braking, i noticed the engine oil light came on. i checked the oil level and it was extremely low. i called toyota dealership where we had the oil change done and they recommended a oil consumption test. when they tested my vehicle, they noticed that the oil was leaking into the engine because of the defective piston rings. the dealership told me i needed a engine replacement which would cost $6000. since i bought this car brand new and only had this car for 5 years-this was a big shock. i bought toyota because of its reputation and i had always kept up with all my maintenance at the dealership. this is a big disappointment and i feel toyota should compensate for this defect. please make a recall available for this issue since there are numerous ones experiencing the same problem. *tr
My car has been excessively burn oil. in 2014 i received a letter from toyota. this letter advise me to have a oil consumption test. i have had 2 the dealer is telling me that there is nothing wrong, that oil burring is normal. i have to put oil in my car at least 3 times in one month. my oil light and engine light comes on to notify me that me oil is dangerously low at least two time between oil changes. the problem is getting worst and toyota refuses to correct the problem despite the letter and them knowing this is an issue with toyota camarys . i do not what else to do
Toyota engines in the model years 2006 to 2010 are defective in that some burn more than 1 qt of oil per 1000 miles. toyota will test and fix for the condition only when a customer complains about the consumption. a service manager said they have a problem, but will not do a formal recall. this is another cover-up by toyota. a bad engine can be a safety problem. *tr
Excessive oil use requires vehicle pull over, possibly in traffic when oil light comes on. high oil consumption has been noted during entire life of vehicle. 1 quart per 1000 miles. *tr