NHTSA Complaint #11111221 — 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11111221
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA CAMRY
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 29, 2018
Date Filed	July 13, 2018
Mileage	162,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

TOYOTA CAMRY 2003 - HEAD GASKET LEAK CAUSED BY HEAD BOLTS THAT COME LOOSE DUE TO BOLT HOLE PROBLEMS AT THE BLOCK. A MACHINIST WILL BE REQUIRED TO FIX THE ISSUE. THE COST TO FIX EXCEEDS WHAT THE CAR IS WORTH. ESTIMATES RANGE FROM $2500-$8000. ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED AT 162,000 MILES. TOYOTA WILL NOT COMPENSATE BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL AND THE CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. DUE TO THIS ISSUE, THE ENGINE COOLANT CONTINUES TO LEAK. MANY PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE FOR 2002-2006.

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