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Yilin of Lexington, MA November 6, 2007

Yilin of Lexington MA (11/06/07)
While I was driving, the engine started to make some noise. I stopped the car and noticed the oil/gas leaking from under the car. I was told it will take about 3,000 to fix it. The car is Toyota Camey LE 1999 with only about 70,000 on it. My wife just spent over 1,000 for tune-up service last year. Unbelievable!

Lydia of Marksville, LA November 6, 2007

Lydia of Marksville LA (11/06/07)
I own a 2000 Toyota Avalon XLS and have had routine maintenance performed on a regular basis. My 2000 Toyota Avalon suddenly started knocking in the engine. I called Toyota and stated what occurred. I was told that it may be sludge. I took it to 2 dealerships and was told that because I changed my oil regularly that sludge buildup would not show up in my engine but that they did see shavings in my oil pan. My only option is to purchase a new engine for 4,000-5,000. I don't feel that I should have to do this!

Mary of Evansville, IN October 29, 2007

Mary of Evansville IN (10/29/07)
i own a 1999 toyota camry v-6. i have maintained the engine well. i even had the timing belt replaced 10,000 miles before toyota recommended it. i have always used mobile one oil. i loaned my car to my boyfriend to drive to north carolina for a funeral for a marine friend of his. while driving down the highway, the car made a noise and the car lost all power. i have been told that i need a new motor. how does this happen? i did everything i was supposed to do to keep my car running and thru no fault of my own i am now out 4-5000 dollars to repair it. and its in another state right now. toyota should be ashamed of themselves for not informing me of these problems but always advertising that the camry is the number 1 car of the year!

Michael of Zion, IL October 29, 2007

Michael of Zion IL (10/29/07)
I bought my 2000 toyota corolla new. I only had 56,000 miles on it when I started have problems with the engine. I bought this car with the knowledge that toyota was a good brand. Now seeing I have cracked piston ring, burnt out fuel injector, but instead of just replacing one I have to replace all since if I replace one it will be stronger then the other injectors. This work required a semi- rebuild almost causing it to cost more then getting a new engine. Then to top it all off the water pump is leaking too. All this on a car with only 56000 miles. Total for all repairs I could have put a good down payment on a brand new car and since the car is more then 60 months old the warrenty is void. So in result Toyota said they could do nothing but fix it and charge me full price.

Kendall of Potomac, MD October 26, 2007

Kendall  of Potomac MD (10/26/07)
Bought a Toyota Avalon 2002 from a used car dealer with a limited warranty. Of course the engine light came on after the 30 days and was told that there was sludge in the engine. I am sure that the deal was aware that there were problems prior to selling the car but I am sure he just wanted to get it out the door. We'll I was told bay a reputable mechanic that there was little use in tearing down the engine and that a replacement engine was my best bet. I did call a dealership and was told that the sludge/bottom end problem was not covered since I was not the original owner (essentially tough luck very politely - I was there to have something else attended to). This dealership was in Maryland. I have had the engine replaced and now have read that Toyota does plan to settle some class action law suite on this very issue. How do I participate in this action now that I have paid out of pocket for repairs? Can you identify a place to call - submit recipts. I am not sure what kind of evidence is needed????

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