NHTSA Complaint #11453802 — 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11453802
Vehicle	2005 TOYOTA CAMRY
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 2, 2022
Date Filed	February 24, 2022
Mileage	170,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, smoke started coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer and was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000

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