| Issue ID | 1328374 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10917894 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 16/11/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Toyota has a recall on a number of vehicles because of a piston ring design flaw. Last year they tested my 2007 camry and said it was ok. Actually, it burned 1 quart of oil (i just found out from customer care) but toyota says it must burn 1. 5 quarts of oil to qualify. I was told that the car was ok. My oil light went on less than 2000 miles in to my last oil change. The car was 3 quarts low on oil! The dealership says that it definitely has the design flaw--but they have to run another test to verify what i have told them. Now here is the zinger---i have one week to drive 1100 miles. That is because toyota has said this recall ends then. Somehow i am responsible for their engineering design flaw, their inability to diagnose my vehicle the first time, and their unilateral setting of an expiration date. I do not believe that this is fair or reasonable. Perhaps they will see the light or extend the final date for me? I cannot drive 1100 miles this week. I would if my schedule allowed it. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EUGENE, OR |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BE46K47UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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