Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / CAMRY / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004309584 Incident Date: Jun, 05 2004
Consumer's City: ATHENS Consumer's State: OH
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: CAMRY Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 19 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Jul, 31 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Owner driving vehicle, came to a stop, began to accelerate, engine blew a rod through the front of the engine block. vehicle caught fire and burnt beyond recognition within 15 minutes. vehicle investigation followed because the car was under warranty, build up of sludge from engine oil. company declined to fulfill warranty obligation because of the age and mileage on the car.*ak