| Issue ID | 1477211 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11104159 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 11/06/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Took the car on a long trip across the country. Had an oil change just before the trip. As we were arriving home, we lost power going up hills. Pulled over and checked oil. It was low... Very low. No warning lights or check engine ever came on. Took it to the dealer. They said that it now needs new rings and that the cylinder's are scored. Repairs totaling over $10,000. Apparently there is a known defect with these cars that they burn oil. The low oil warning light didn't come on when i was 3 1/2 quarts low on oil. That is unacceptable! This car has been ruined due to this defect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 201000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MESA, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BB46K48UXXXXXX |
| 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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