2006 TOYOTA Camry Problems & Complaints
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
94 complaints
I was driving my 2006 Toyota Camry on a level residential road at 35 mph and stopped at a red light. Upon turning left, the car unexpectedly accelerated at a high speed. I stepped on the brakes but the car did not stop nor slow. I was driving towards a very busy intersection. I tried to shift the gear to park, but the car was still running out of control. I turned left onto a side street in order to avoid the intersection. I was going too fast and jumped the curb, crashed into a Toyota Tundra truck parked on the driveway, and ricocheted into the retaining wall of the neighboring property. I was wearing my set belt, the airbag deployed and hit my chest. There were long tire marks on the street and a witness reported the squealing sound of brakes. Paramedics and police arrived immediately. My blood pressure was checked and I was advised to go to the ER. In the hospital, I was checked for reflexes, stroke and heart problems and got a X-ray of my chest. Everything was ok and I was sent home after 5 hours, although my chest was severely bruised and painful for about 2 weeks. It took me a month to drive again. I kept thinking about what caused the accident. I am certain that mine was a case of sudden unintended acceleration. While there were over 7 million Toyota cars subject to unintended acceleration recalls from 2005-2012, my 2006 Toyota Camry was not included in these recalls.
Feb 16, 2022
ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH (2019) I WAS WAITING IN LINE AT A RED LIGHT (ON STATE STREET AT THE INTERSECTION WITH HAYWOOD ROAD IN ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA). SUDDENLY MY TOYOTA 2006 LURCHED FORWARD AND BANGED INTO THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. I STOMPED ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR STOPPED, THEN JUMPED FORWARD AGAIN AND BANGED THE CAR AHEAD OF ME AGAIN. MY HUSBAND, SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THREW THE GEAR SHIFT INTO 'PARK' AND OUR CAR STOPPED. AS I WAS JUST WAITING IN LINE AT THE LIGHT WHEN THE CAR SPONTANEOUSLY SURGED FORWARD, WE FEEL THIS WAS A CASE OF 'TOYOTA SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION.' OUR INSURER HAS APPRAISED THE DAMAGE TO CAR AT JUST BELOW $3000. WE NO LONGER CONSIDER THIS CAR SAFE TO DRIVE. OUR INSURER DID NOT REQUIRE A POLICE REPORT. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES, SO POLICE WERE NOT CALLED.
Oct 08, 2019
PEDAL ACCELERATION IS OFF. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT GO AND THEN SUDDENLY WHEN YOU PRESS THE PEDAL IT JERKS. SCAR ONLY ACCELERATES WHEN PEDAL IS PRESSED AT A PERFECT ANGLE
Jan 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND DEPRESSED IT HARDER, IN WHICH THE VEHICLE RESPONDED. LATER THE SAME DAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Dec 26, 2018
CAR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE WHILE STOPPED TO PARALLEL PARK ALONG CURB WITH STEERING WHEEL TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT. CAR ACCELERATOR WENT FULL THROTTLE WITH VERY LITTLE DRIVER INPUT. DRIVER HARD PRESSED THE BRAKE TO STOP, SKIDS MARKS OF REAR TIRES CONFIRM, CAR KEPT ACCELERATING, DRIVER TURNED TO AVOID A PARKED VEHICLE CAUSING THE CAR TO AGGRESSIVELY SLIDE SIDEWAYS UP AND OVER THE CURB WHILE STILL ACCELERATING. DRIVER SLAPPED THE SHIFTER INTO NEUTRAL AND STRAIGHTENED THE WHEEL. THE CAR STRAIGHTENED OUT AND THE MOMENTUM CARRIED IT FORWARD (RATHER THAN REVERSE FROM THE UNINTENDED J TURN) COLLIDING INTO A HOUSE. CAR MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 71,000. NO FLOOR MATS IN FLOORBOARD, NO OTHER DEBRIS. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES. FIRST REPORTED INCIDENT OF ACCELERATOR (SPEED CONTROL) MALFUNCTION.
Jul 30, 2018
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AIR BAGS
46 complaints
Passenger air bags light is ALWAYS ON whether someone sitting in the spot or not. Alerts with light to identify a problem. 2. Paint is peeling 0ff of vehicle all over. In addition, leather seats are also peeling in the front and back seats.
May 17, 2023
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and then turned on when the air bag suddenly deployed. The contact received injuries to their arms and medical attention was required. The contact had not been able to find a dealer who was willing to repair air bags, therefore, the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Mar 02, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOY AFTER HER HEAD COLLIDED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND SORENESS IN THE ARM AND BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 230,000.
Jan 26, 2021
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER RECEIVED DEFECTIVE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE PARTS WERE RETURNED AND THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE NOT RECEIVED NEW PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *JS
Mar 27, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE INTERSECTED THE CONTACT'S LANE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE RIB CAGE AND STERNUM, AND WAS TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE CONTACT CALLED LEWIS TOYOTA OF TOPEKA (LOCATED AT 2951 SW FAIRLAWN RD, TOPEKA, KS 66614, (785) 273-2220) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Sep 26, 2019
+ 41 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
36 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GETTEL TOYOTA OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY (1801 TAMIAMI TRAIL, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,390.
Feb 22, 2021
ON MARCH 26,2020 I WENT TO DRIVE MY CAR. THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED, STICKY, AND MELTED THROUGHOUT. THE NEXT DAY I CALLED PRIORITY TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD (JOHN SERVICE MANAGER) THAT THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT DUE TO THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTIFICATION-ZE6 WHICH ENDED MAY 31, 2017. ALSO, I HAD OWNED THE CAR FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS. HE WOULD REPLACE IT AT MY COST OF APPROX. $2200 BUT HE WOULD PROVIDE AN EXACT AMOUNT WHEN I DECIDED TO FIX IT. THEN I EXPLORED THE INTERNET TO SEE THE SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM. IT CAN LEAD TO VISIBILITY PROBLEMS (GLARE) AND PROBLEMS WITH THE DASHBOARD AIRBAGS. YESTERDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 I CALLED THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-888-2709371 AND SPOKE TO RANDALL WHO REPEATED WHAT JOHN HAD SAID, BUT ADDED THAT MY CAR WAS OLD AND NOT WORTH MUCH AND I HAD GOTTEN MY MONIES WORTH OUT OF IT. I ASKED WHO I COULD CALL NEXT AND HE SAID HE WAS THE END OF THE LINE. I WAS ASSIGNED A CASE #[XXX] BUT CAN'T SEE TO READ IT FOR MYSELF. THE CAR HAS REMAINED IN MY GARAGE SINCE I SAW THE PROBLEM ON MARCH 26. IT IS GETTING WORSE. IT WAS LAST DRIVEN ON MARCH 5 WITH NO PROBLEMS. I HAVE A TOYOTA RAV 2017 FROM PRIORITY TOYOTA, HAMPTON, VA 757 838-5000. PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU CAN. *TR *LN*DT INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB*JB
Apr 08, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Apr 24, 2019
DASHBOARD HAS BECOME STICKY AND SHINY. THIS HAS PRODUCED A GLARE MAKING VISIBILITY AN ISSUE. CLEANING DOESN'T HELP.
Feb 25, 2017
THE DASHBOARD HAS BECOME GUMMY AND CRACKING CAUSING A BRIGHT GLARE THAT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE ON BRIGHT SUNNY DAYS. LAST WEEK I WAS CROSSING OVER A BRIDGE AND ALMOST WENT OVER THE SIDE. *TR
Apr 16, 2015
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STEERING
25 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO AN UTILITY POLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. DURING THE CRASH THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK, TORSO, AND NECK INJURIES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 238,000.
Jul 24, 2019
WELL, NOTHING HAPPENED BUT I BELIEVE TOYOTA CAMRY, SE, SEDAN, V6, HAS A PROBLEM WITH STEERING RACK AND PINION DRIVE LEAK AT 90 K. MANY CAMRY VEHICLES HAVE IT, ACCORDING TO NUMEROUS REPORTS ON THE WEB FOR MODELS (2001 THROUGH WHATEVER, SEDANS OR NOT). FIXING IT COSTS A FORTUNE, SORT OF (1200 $ OR SO). THEY ARE SELLING LEMONS, AND RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE ! THE NHTSA SHOULD WAKE UP FOR ONCE AND GET TOYOTA FLAGGED. THEY (THE JAPANESE COMPANIES, INCLUDING TAKATA, - AND GOD KNOWS WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE SO-CALLED ZERO DEFECT JAPANESE MOTTO) ARE RAKING IT IN AND TAKING THE CUSTOMERS FOR A RIDE. IT IS TIME THAT NHTSA GETS INVOLVED AND CALL IT FOR WHAT IT IS - A RECALL - AND HAVE THE COMPANY FIX THE PROBLEM. IF I WANTED THIS PIECE OF JUNK, I WOULD HAVE GONE FOR AN AMERICAN CAR, VIZ, CHEVY OR GM !!!!!!!
May 29, 2015
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM CONSTITUENT RE COPY OF LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT OF TOYOTA VEHICLES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE BEGAN TO HEAR A NOISE, COMING FROM THE STEERING AT AROUND 18,000 MILES. THE NOISE OCCURRED WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. THE NOISE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY PRONOUNCED AT 20,755. *JB
Oct 27, 2014
I JUST BOUGHT A USED "06 TOYOTA CAMRY FOR MY DAUGHTER TO COMMUTE TO COLLEGE. WE ARE EXPERIENCING STEERING WHEEL "CLUNKING' AND NOISES BEHIND THE STEERING COLUMN AND UNDER THE CAR WHEN WE MAKE TURNS AND JUST DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED AN INSPECTION ON THE CAR. HE SAID THAT THIS MAKE AND YEAR OF THE CAMRY ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. TRUE, I SHOULD HAVE DONE MORE HOMEWORK. I WAS GAUGING MY DECISION ON MY PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP OF A CAMRY I HAD IN THE 90'S. I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THAT CAR. I JUST WENT TO A WEBSITE, CARCOMPLAINTS.COM, AND SEEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUES ABOUT THIS STEERING DEFECT, SOME TO THE POINT OF THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP WHILE THEY WERE DRIVING! OVER AND OVER I SEEN THESE CUSTOMERS TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER OR CONTACTED TOYOTA DIRECTLY AND THEY WERE AFFORDED NO ASSISTANCE. THEY WERE TOLD THEY SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK BEFORE 36, 000 MILES, THERE WAS NO PROBLEM THAT THEY COULD FIND, JUST REAL COWARDLY BEHAVIOR FROM THE PEOPLE WHO COULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND FIX THIS PERSISTENT SAFETY ISSUE! I AM STILL DISCOVERING ALL THE COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES WITH THIS STEERING PROBLEM BUT IT SEEMS TO BE NATIONWIDE SO WHY ARE THEY NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS DEFECT? DOES IT HAVE TO TURN INTO THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR GAS PEDALS STICKING AND NEARLY KILLING PEOPLE BEFORE THEY TAKE THEIR HEADS OUT OF THE SAND AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR POOR CRAFTMANSHIP? THEYHAVE JUST LOST ME AS A FUTURE CUSTOMER BUT THEIR ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER IF THEY JUST DO THE RIGHT THING. *TR
Sep 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND WHENEVER THEY COMPLETING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000. UPDATED 2/5/13 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE DEALER AND WAS IT WAS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN. THE CONSUMER LATER LEARNED OF A SERVICE BULLETIN PERTAINING TO THE "CLUNKING" NOISE AND BROUGHT TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION. THE DEALER WOULD NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER WITH REPAIRS, STATING THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF A COMPLAINT PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. UPDATED 02/25/2013 *JS
Jan 18, 2013
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
23 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal however, the brake pedal felt spongy. The contact depressed the brake pedal forcefully to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact parked on the side of the road to inspect the vehicle but was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The contact was able to continue driving at a slower speed to his residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and had the brake master cylinder and brake booster replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact called an unknown local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Dec 01, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEY FAILED. SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL GASOLINE STATION WHERE THE BRAKES BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANY DEFECTS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND SHE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER FOR A SECOND DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 107,000. UPDATED 08/15/12
May 03, 2012
THERE IS AN APPARENT ENGINEERING DESIGN DEFECT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ON THE 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN A MINOR IMPACT WITH A DEER COMPLETELY WIPES OUT THE BRAKING SYSTEM. AFTER IMPACT WITH THE DEER, USE OF THE BRAKE SENT THE CAR INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE SIDEWAYS SLIDE. UTILIZING EVERY DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUE I COULD, I RECOVERED THE CAR TO A FORWARD PATH ONLY TO TOUCH THE BRAKE AGAIN AND GO BACK INTO THE SIDEWAYS SLIDE. AFTER THREE FAILED ATTEMPTS TO STOP THE CAR THE FOURTH BRAKE ATTEMPT SENT THE CAR INTO A SPIN OUT AND SLUNG IT INTO THE DITCH. THE DAMAGE FROM THIS IMPACT TOTALED THE CAR AND WAS A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE FOR THE DRIVER. IT APPEARS THAT THE WIRING FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS IN THE WHEEL WELLS AND VULNERABLE TO MAJOR DAMAGE WITH A MINOR IMPACT. A BETTER PROTECTION OF THE WIRING NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THE IMPACT WITH THE DEER MUST HAVE SHORTED THE WIRING TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT, WHEN I WENT TO REMOVE MY BELONGINGS FROM THE VEHICLE, IT WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH BOTH INSIDE AND OUT EVEN THOUGH THE TEMP WAS IN THE 30'S. I WAS AFRAID IT WAS GOING TO GO UP IN FLAMES AT ANY MOMENT. WE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO PREVENT THAT FROM HAPPENING. PLEASE UTILIZE THIS INFORMATION TO HELP AVOID THIS SITUATION IN THE FUTURE. HAD THERE BEEN ANY OTHER VEHICULAR TRAFFIC THAT NIGHT I PROBABLY WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED THAT INCIDENT AND WITH OUT SOME PRIOR SNOW AND ICE DRIVING EXPERIENCE, I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE TREES WITH THE FIRST SLIDE. *TR
Feb 20, 2012
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ESPECIALLY AT SPEEDS OVER 45-55 MPH, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL THAT SOUNDS LIKE METAL-ON-METAL SUCH AS SOMETHING GRINDING ON THE ROTOR, ALMOST LIKE THE WHEEL IS COMING OFF. WHEN THIS SOUND OCCURS, THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK - WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, YOU GET A GRINDING NOISE SUCH AS THE NOISE YOU WOULD GET WHEN YOUR BRAKES ARE SO LOW THAT IT BEGINS GRINDING ON THE ROTOR. I TOLD THE DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM APPROXIMATELY 1-2 WEEKS AGO AND I HAD MY BRAKES REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY THREAT AS I HAVE TO GET OFF OF THE INTERSTATE BECAUSE THE STOPPING ABILITY OF THE CAR WAS SEVERELY COMPROMISED. THE PROBLEM OCCURS AT HIGH SPEEDS WHEN DRIVING OVER EXTREMELY MINOR BUMPS. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. *TR
Dec 01, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE CAUSED BY THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
May 27, 2011
+ 18 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14 complaints
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? LOCKS NOT WORKING How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? ONLY DRIVER LOCK IS UNLOCKING/OPENING Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? YES Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? DEALERSHIP AND MECHANIC Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? YES. OFF& ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, THEN FINALLY STOPPED COMPLETELY.
Sep 18, 2025
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND REAR DOOR LOCKS DOES NOT OPEN AND LOCK USING THE REMOTE NOR .DOOR LOCK BUTTON
Aug 29, 2018
ABNORMAL OPERATION BETWEEN ACCELERATOR AND THROTTLE. TECH TESTED THROTTLE BODY AND TESTS PASSED. TECH TESTED ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND VALUES OUT OF RANGE. TECH WOULD THINK THIS COULD CAUSE A DTC TO SET IF NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY BUT THERE WERE NO CODES. AT RANDOM MOMENTS, THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. CANNOT GET ANSWERS. OCCURS MOST OFTEN AFTER IDLING AT A LIGHT THEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE IT WON'T MOVE. THIS HAS OCCURRED OVER THE YEARS SO WE HAVE HAD THE THROTTLE AND FILTER CLEANED TWICE IN THE PAST BUT PROBLEM IS PERSISTENT AND BECOMING MORE FREQUENT.
Aug 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CHECK ENGINE, CHECK HYBRID, STABILITY CONTROL, SLIP INDICATOR, BRAKE, ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM, AND MASTER WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYBRID BATTERY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Aug 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ENGINE REMAINED ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY HAD TO BE PLACED BACK INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH AND TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS VERY LOOSE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000. UPDATED 08/04/16*LJ
Aug 26, 2015
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POWER TRAIN
14 complaints
CAR HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, HAS DONE IT SINCE NEW ONLY GOTTEN A BIT WORSE NOW THAT IT IS OLDER. APPARENTLY THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS SO WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL AND WHY HASNT TOYOTA FIXED IT?
Apr 11, 2019
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION NOT CAUSED BY THE ACCELERATOR AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES OVER THE 2 YEARS I OWNED THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME WAS ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR USED. AS I ENTERED MY GARAGE AT A CREEP, I FELT THE TRANSMISSION DROP INTO THE LOWEST GEAR THEN THE CAR LEAPED FORWARD. MY FOOT WAS OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND POISED OVER THE BRAKE PETAL AS I WAS ALMOST IN MY PARKING POSITION. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, I TOOK CAR TO THE T. DEALER WHO REPROGRAMMED THE TRANSMISSION. SIMILAR SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN SEVERAL SCENARIOS OCCURRED AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES OVER THE NEXT 2 YEARS AT LOW SPEEDS. EACH TIME THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED INSTANTLY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED FROM A HIGHER GEAR INTO A LOWER GEAR. I AM A BACK YARD MECHANIC AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 50 YEARS. I FEEL THAT ONE OF TWO THINGS COULD BE WRONG. 1. THE WRONG TRANSMISSION OIL WAS USED. OF THE 4 VEHICLES I HAVE HAD HERE, THE CAMRY WAS THE ONLY ONE WHICH WOULD CLIMB OVER A ONE INCH EDGE AT THE GARAGE ENTRANCE WITHOUT USING THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAMRY DID NOT HAVE MUCH TRANSMISSION SLIP WHICH COULD BE A DESIGN FAULT OR MORE PROBABLY AN OIL WITH THE WRONG SLIP CHARACTERISTICS. 2. THE TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP THAT COMES ON IN OVERDRIVE WAS MALFUNCTIONING. *TR
Feb 08, 2014
I WAS EASING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A BANK AND WAS NEARLY STOPPED WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. WITH A FULL PLATE GLASS WINDOW IN FRONT OF ME, I WRENCHED THE STEERING WHEEL AS FAST AND AS FAR TO THE RIGHT AS POSSIBLE AND DON'T KNOW HOW I MISSED THE CONCRETE PILLAR I THEN SAW IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF ME. THE NEXT THING I KNEW I WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY I HAD JUST USED TO ENTER THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF THE BANK.I THEN PULLED BACK INTO THE PARKING SPACE I HAD JUST LEFT AND GOT OUT TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND TO SEE IF I HAD CAUSED ANY DAMAGE. THE ONLY REAL DAMAGE WAS A LIGHT ON THE LAWN I HAD EVIDENTLY KNOCKED LOOSE FROM ITS BASE AND TIRE TRACKS IN THE GRASS. THE ONLY DAMAGE TO MY CAR WAS UNDERNEATH WHERE A SCREW HOLDING SOME PLASTIC PARTS TOGETHER WAS LOST. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN, I MAY NOT BE SO LUCKY; PEOPLE MAY GET KILLED AND PROPERTY MAY BE BADLY DAMAGED. *TR
Jan 20, 2013
I HAVE LATE TOYOTA CAMRY V6 WITH THE SIMILAR TO CASE #10348638 PROBLEMS - A SLUGGISH ACCELERATOR RESPONSE THOUGH NOT RELATED TO STOPS. I NOTICED IS ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER I BOUGHT A NEW CAR, BROUGHT IT TO A DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT, WAS TOLD THAT "A COMPUTER NEEDS TO ADJUST TO MY WAY OF DRIVING". BROUGHT IT AGAIN AFTER A COUPLE OF YEARS, NO PROBLEM FOUND. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT ALMOST EVERY DAY. I FOUND IT VERY ANNOYING AND DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS. *TR
Aug 17, 2010
I HAVE A LATE 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A DELAYED ACCELERATOR RESPONSE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REQUIRES MORE PRESSURE INPUT FROM THE FOOT TO GET AN ACCELERATION RESPONSE FROM THE CAR. WHEN STARTING OUT OR MAKING A TURN FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HAS A NOTICEABLE LAG IN RESPONSE TO A SLOW THROW INPUT RESPONSE OFTEN TIMES REQUIRING MORE FORCE. *TR
Aug 11, 2010
+ 9 more complaints for this component
TIRES
13 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Solara. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the ABS monitors the rotation of the tires. The contact was informed that a tire was losing air and was rotating slower than the other tires. The dealer recommended changing the tires. The tires were replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
May 05, 2025
ERRATIC SWAYING OF CAR LEADING TO DISCOVERY OF TIRE THREADS FRAYING.
Aug 31, 2019
TIRE PLY SEPARATION ON 4 TIRES - KUMHO SOLUS KR21 215/60 R16 94T E4-0268050 DOT 4TL1 YP6V TIRES PURCHASED APRIL 2014. ALL 4 TIRES FAILED FROM MAY 31 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2016. VEHICLE HAD 95K+ MILES ON IT ON DATE OF TIRE PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAD 124K+ MILES ON IT YESTERDAY (JUNE 11) WHEN I HAD TO REPLACE THE REMAINING TWO KUMHOS. ISSUE INITIALLY PRESENTED WITH STRONG PULL TO THE RIGHT AND WITHIN 100 MILES THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 20 MPH. FIRST TIRE REPLACED 5/31/2016 IN JACKSONVILLE, FL AFTER EXPERIENCING PULL AND VIBRATION ON MAY 30 WHILE DRIVING ON I-4 IN CENTRAL FL. STRONG PULL TO THE RIGHT WAS STILL OCCURRING AFTER TIRE REPLACEMENT SO I RETURNED TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD OF SAME ISSUE WITH A SECOND TIRE. SECOND TIRE REPLACED 6/9/2016. DURING DRIVE FROM FL TO NC ON 6/11/2016, CAR STARTED TO PULL HARD TO THE LEFT WITH SOME VIBRATION. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY EXIT IN FLORENCE, SC, AND FIRESTONE IDENTIFIED TIRE SEPARATION WAS OCCURRING WITH THE TWO KUMHO TIRES STILL ON THE CAR. ---- I HAVE ONE OF THE TIRES THAT WAS REPLACED 6/11/2016. ---- PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOMEONE FROM NHTSA INSPECT THIS TIRE. --- I ROUTINELY HAVE MY CAR SERVICED EVERY 5,000 MILES PER THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED SERVICING INTERVAL, AND HAVE HAD THESE TIRES ROTATED AT EACH ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SERVICE APPOINTMENT. ---- THESE ARE VERY DANGEROUS TIRES. I CONSIDER MYSELF VERY FORTUNATE THAT I WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THESE TIRES.
Jun 12, 2016
BELTS SEPARATING ON TIRE. NORMAL IN-CITY DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE TIRE STARTED TO MAKE VERY LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING, STARTED TO BOUNCE, AND CAR WOULDN'T DRIVE STRAIGHT AND PUSHING MY CAR INTO THE RIGHT LANE ALMOST HITTING EVERY CAR PASSING ON THE RIGHT AS I WAS TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. THE BELTS WERE SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE TIRE. THIS TIRE IS AN ANOMALY FROM THE OTHER TIRES AS IT HAD MADE A LOT OF TIRE NOISE FOR A FEW MONTHS, AND HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, BUT FIRESTONE SAID IT WAS NORMAL AND WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE TIRE. NOTE, THE TIRES WERE IN PERFECT FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT. NOW THAT THE BELTS ARE SEPARATED, FIRESTONE WILL NOT REPLACE THE MANUFACTURING DEFECTIVE TIRE. *TR
Mar 30, 2013
3 OUT OF THE 4 PIRELLA TIRES I BOUGHT WERE DEFECTIVE, TREAD SEPARATION. *TR
May 24, 2012
+ 8 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12 complaints
Suddenly car go high speed no reason I need to put it in neutral or car will smash into building
Feb 08, 2024
I WAS DRIVING IN EAST GRANBY NEAR A FEDEX DELIVERY TRUCK. THIS TRUCK KEPT SWERVING LANES IN ORDER TO GET AROUND OTHER CARS, BUT HE DID SO BY CUTTING ME OFF MULTIPLE TIMES. HE WOULD GO TO CHANGE LANES THEN SWERVE BACK IN THE ORIGINAL LANE, CAUSING ME AND OTHER CARS TO NEED TO SLAM BRAKES TO STAY SAFE. THIS WAS ALSO IN A SCHOOL ZONE IN EAST GRANBY NEAR THE CENTER ABOUT 3 MILES FROM THE BRADLEY AIRPORT IN CT. THE DRIVER KEPT LAUGHING AND SMILING AT MYSELF AND OTHER CARS AND ONCE I WAS ABLE TO GET AROUND HIM TO PASS AND MOVE ON HE FLIPPED ME OFF. DELIVERY DRIVERS SHOULD BE PRACTICING SAFE DRIVING ESPECIALLY IN A SCHOOL ZONE ...
Jul 29, 2020
TOYOTA ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS VERY COMMON STICKY DASHBOARD ISSUE. IT CREATES BOTH A SAFETY ISSUE - THE DASHBOARD BECOMES SO REFLECTIVE THAT YOU CANT SEE THE ROAD - AND IS DISGUSTING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I WAS ON A WAITING LIST... TO DATE I NEVER WAS TOLD THAT THEY ERE ABLE TO FIX IT AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING THE TERM IS OVER FOR GETTING IT REPAIRED. THEY ARE CLEARLY AT FAULT. WHAT DO I DO TO GET IT REPAIRED NOW?
May 24, 2019
THE DASH BOARD IS CRACKING AND FALLING APART
Aug 31, 2018
CRACKED DASHBOARD NOT SURE IF AIR BAGS WILL WORK
Aug 21, 2017
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
10 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW BUTTONS SUDDENLY BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE AS I WAS DRIVING HOME. THE FIRE BURNT A HOLE IN THE CONSOLE. *TR
Apr 03, 2012
THESE BODY STYLE OF THIS CAR PRODUCES SEVERAL BLIND SPOTS FOR THE DRIVER. SPECIFICALLY, THE ISSUE IS THE ELEVATED POSTERIOR WINDOWS THAT MAKE BACKING UP/DRIVING IN REVERSE AS WELL AS CHANGING LANES DIFFICULT. I HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS SINCE ACQUIRING THIS CAR IN 2009. EACH INCIDENT INVOLVED THE CORNERS OF THE REAR BUMPER AND RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE CAR. *TR
Nov 20, 2011
THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM TO ITS MOTOR SHAFT LOOSENED AND CAUSED THE ARM TO VIBRATE. IF THE NUT HAD LOOSENED FURTHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE COULD COME OFF CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF VISIBILITY IN RAIN OR OTHER WINDSHIELD DEBRIS CONDITIONS. THE NUT WAS EASY TO TIGHTEN AND REQUIRED ONLY APPROX 180 DEG CLOCKWISE ROTATION TO TIGHTEN. THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM WAS NOT LOOSE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED ON ALL CAMRYS. *TR
Dec 03, 2009
2006 TOYOTA SOLARA XLE CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER WINDOW EXPLODED AND SHATTERED WHEN PASSING A MEDIUM-SIZED TRUCK ON A SMOOTH CLEAN HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. NO INDICATION OF OBJECT THROWN BY TRUCK AS WINDOW EXPLODED SHORTLY AFTER THE WINDOW WAS FORWARD OF THE TRUCKS FRONT BUMPER. NORMAL HIGHWAY WIDTH SPACING WITH NO CONVERGENCE OF THE VEHICLES. ALL WINDOWS WERE UP, CONVERTIBLE TOP SECURED UP AND AIR-CONDITIONING ON. WINDOW SAFETY GLASS PERFORMED WELL AS NO LONG SHARDS OR SHARP EDGES WERE FORMED. *TR
Nov 22, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 50 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR FELL OUT OF THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY SHELL. THE DEALER SPECULATED THAT SHE MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING TO CAUSE THE MIRROR TO FALL OUT. THE MIRROR WAS REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $222.00. SINCE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED, THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 21,000. UPDATED 12/7/09 *CN UPDATED 12/08/09.*JB
Nov 09, 2009
+ 5 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
8 complaints
TRAFFIC LIGHT WAS GREEN, I ENTERED INTERSECTION AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICAL BROADSIDE. MY CAR RECEIVED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER, THE LEFT FRONT FENDER, AND THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
May 07, 2015
IN AUGUST 2014, I NOTICED A HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FROM THE BEGINNING EDGE OF THE DASH UP AN AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL. A MONTH LATER, AN ADDITIONAL CRACK APPEARED ON MIDDLE CONSOLE ENDING AT THE STEREO COMPONENT. CRACKS ARE INCREASING IN NUMBER AND LENGTH OVER TIME. CAR HAS HAD A SINGLE OWNER, GARAGED, WITH METICULOUS CARE. I'M CONCERNED THAT CRACK(S) COULD EVENTUALLY POSE A PROJECTILE PROBLEM IN THE EVENT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS AND THE DASH COMES APART IN PIECES DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. ADDITIONALLY, VERY DISAPPOINTED TO KNOW THIS WILL AFFECT RESALE VALUE, SOMETHING THAT MAKES OWNING A TOYOTA A REASON TO BUY IT INITIALLY. *TR
Jan 15, 2015
I HAVE BEEN THE ONE AND ONLY OWNER OF A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA CONVERTIBLE SLE THAT HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT MOST OF ITS LIFE. DASHBOARD APPEARS TO BE "MELTING" - HAS NUMEROUS CRACKS AND IS VERY STICKY. THE GLARE OF THE SHINY STICKY DASHBOARD IS DISTRACTING AND A VISUAL HAZARD. HAVE TRIED SEVERAL PRODUCTS IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAN/UNSTICKY THE DASHBOARD. DEALERSHIPS HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS A RESULT OF INTENSE DAYTIME HEAT, AND NOT A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. SEVERAL OTHER CAMRY OWNERS HAVE STATED THE SAME COMPLAINT. *TR
Oct 19, 2014
I OWN A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA CONVERTIBLE. THIS CAR IS GARAGED EXCEPT WHEN DRIVEN. EARLIER THIS YEAR I NOTICED SMALL CRACKS DEVELOPING AROUND THE EDGES OF THE DASHBOARD. HOWEVER, NOW THE CRACKS HAVE GROWN AND THERE ARE SOME VERY LARGE CRACKS. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE LARGE CRACKS DEVELOPING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. CAN THESE CRACKS AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE DASHBOARD AIR BAGS?? *TR
Oct 15, 2014
I AM THE FIRST OWNER OF THE TOYOTA WHICH NOW HAS 46,000 MILES, AND ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED. THE PROBLEM IS THE DASHBOARD WHICH HAS MANY CRACKS IN IT AND THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND STICKY. THIS STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND IS CONTINUING TO GET WORSE WITH MORE DETERIORATION. THE SAFETY ISSUE PROBLEM IS THE DASHBOARD IS VERY SHINY AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING ON A SUNNY DAY. THE CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD ARE ALSO A CONCERN SINCE THEY MAY INTERFERE WITH THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DASHBOARD AIR BAGS IN AN ACCIDENT. FIVE YEARS AGO TOYOTA REPLACED ALL THE DEFECTIVE VINYL WINDOW MOLDINGS ON THE CAR WITHOUT MY REQUEST. THIS SHOW THEY MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THEIR VINYL SUPPLIER. A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, EARL STEWART TOYOTA, NORTH PALM BEACH, FL HAS REQUESTED TOYOTA MAKE A NO CHARGE RECALL. THIS ALSO IS A PROBLEM WITH LEXUS AND NISSAN VEHICLES. IN THE PAST FEW YEARS TOYOTA HAS BEEN ABLE TO CONCEAL OR BEEN VERY SLOW TO ADDRESS KNOWN DEFECTS. I TRUST YOUR AGENCY CAN MAKE TOYOTA COMPLY WITH A SPEEDY RECALL WITH NO CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. THANK YOU. *TR
May 02, 2014
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken for the State Inspection, and the contact was informed of an engine emissions leak. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 84,274.
Aug 25, 2025
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ELECTRICAL ODOR. THE CONTACT WAS MOTIONED TO PULL OVER BY ANOTHER DRIVER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE CONTACTS INSURANCE COMPANY WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A SPONTANEOUS ENGINE FIRE AND NOT A MECHANICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
Feb 16, 2011
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY 56K MILES REGULAR SERVICE STRIPPED HEAD GASKET BOLTS CAUSE COOLANT LEAK. ONLY RECOURSE REPAIR FOR $2000 +. TOYOTA SHOULD REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Sep 18, 2010
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES,ENGINE SURGES AND CONTINUES TO SURGE UNTIL BRAKES ARE RELEASED. *TR
Feb 05, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 30,000.
Sep 25, 2009
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COX TOYOTA (800-951-4400, LOCATED AT 3860 DANBROOK RD, BURLINGTON, NC 27215) WHERE THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS NOT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Sep 30, 2019
I HAVE PROPERLY MAINTAINED MY VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASED IT. TUESDAY I HEADED TO WORK AND THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER TO THE GAS STATION TO CHECK IT. I HAD NO OIL IN MY CAR. I JUST HAD AN OIL CHANGE LESS THAN TWO WEEKS PRIOR. I THE PROCEEDED TO PUT THREE QUARTS IN MY CAR. THE OIL LIGHT WENT OUT. I TOOK IT BACK TO TEXAS OIL LATER THAT DAY AND TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED. THEY CHECKED IT AND TOLD ME THE OIL WAS FULL FOR THE MOMENT. I WAS TOLD TO COME BACK AND HAVE IT CHECK THE FOLLOWING DAY. I COULDN'T GET THERE ON WEDS, I WENT THURSDAY. THE CAR WAS LOW TWO QUARTS OF OIL. THEY CHECKED THE CAR BOTH TIMES FOR AN OIL LEAK. NO LEAK. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AT FIRESTONE AND HE CHECKED THE OIL, FILLED IT UP AND TOLD ME TO COME BACK THE NEXT DAY AND HE WOULD CHECK IT OUT REALLY GOOD. I WENT TODAY AND I HAD ALMOST NO OIL. ONE QUART. HE CHECKED THE CAR. NO OIL LEAKS. HE SAID THE CAR LOOKED REALLY GOOD FOR ITS AGE. THERE WERE NO LEAKS AND NO EXPLANATION FOR THE OIL CONSUMPTION. HE TOLD ME IT NEEDED AN ENGINE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THE ENGINE COULD JUST SHUT DOWN ON ME. THAT SCARED ME. I WORK IN HOME HEALTH. I DRIVE MY CAR TO CLIENT'S HOMES. I AM AFRAID OF A FIRE OR SOMETHING WORSE HAPPENING WHILE I AM DRIVING.
Jul 01, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND CONSUMED OIL PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE ENGINE GASKET AND FILTER WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VOLUNTARY ENGINE ENHANCEMENT REPAIR HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,590.
Nov 10, 2016
MY CAR WAS TESTED AND QUALIFIED FOR AN ENGINE INTERNAL REBUILD DUE TO EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. IT'S BEEN A YEAR AND THE PARTS STILL HAVE NOT BEEN DELIVERED TO THE DEALER. MEANWHILE I HAVE TO FILL UP THE OIL 3+ TIMES IN-BETWEEN EVERY OIL CHANGE WHICH IS COSTING ME THE EQUIVALENT OF AN ADDITIONAL OIL CHANGE FOR EVERY OIL CHANGE (APPROXIMATELY $30 EXTRA EVERY OIL CHANGE).
Aug 20, 2016
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY 80K MILES, HAD COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE CYLINDERS CAUSED BY STRIPPED HEAD GASKET BOLTS. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND A DESIGN FLAW FOR THE 2AZ-FE ENGINE WHICH OCCUR TO MANY 2002 - 2006 CAMRY. TOYOTA DEALER WANTED OVER $3,500 TO FIX IT.. TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL AND REPAIR IT UNDER WARRANTY.
Aug 19, 2016
+ 2 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,505. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 12, 2014
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE FIRST TIME THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED, HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, WENT OVER A CURB AND IMPACTED THE SIDE OF A BUILDING. HE IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, USING THE KEY. THE AIR BAD DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED ON JUNE 30, 2014. HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, IT WENT OVER A CURB AND INTO A FENCE. HE IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE AIR BAD DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE SECOND ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER SOLD THE VEHICLE ON AUGUST 27, 2014. *JB
Sep 29, 2014
I WAS PULLING SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF AN OFFICE BUILDING. WHEN I GENTLY APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ZOOMED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING, SHATTERING A LARGE GLASS WINDOW AND ITS FRAME AND AREA AROUND IT. THIS STOPPED THE CAR. I PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND BACKED INTO THE PARKING SPACE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE. FORTUNATELY, THE OCCUPANT OF THAT OFFICE HAD JUST LEFT. OTHERWISE SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY FLYING GLASS. I HAD NEVER BEFORE HAD TROUBLE OF THIS KIND WITH THIS TOYOTA. THE DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED, BUT I SOLD THE CAR TO THE AUTO BODY SHOP. *TR
May 11, 2010
MY TOYOTA CAMRY 2006, PURCHASED ON 3/29/06 WAS INVOLVED IN TWO MAJOR ACCIDENTS AND IT WAS TOTALLED AFTER THE SECOND MAJOR ACCIDENT WHICH OCCOURED ON 3/30/07. ON THE FIRST MAJOR ACCIDENT, MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT THE SIGNAL, INSTEAD IT RACED FORWARD ON ITS OWN AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. ON THE SECOND MAJOR INCIDENT, AFTER STOPPING THE CAR AND ALLOWING ANOTHER CAR TO PASS ON THE SAME ROAD IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, SHE MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND HIT A BIG TREE STANDING AT AN ELEVATED PART OF THE ROAD. BY LOOKING AT THE SCENE ANYBODY CAN COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT SOME KIND OF MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ACCELERATION MECHANISM HAS HAPPENED. IN BOTH OF THESE MAJOR ACCIDENTS, NONE OF THE AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED. THE SAME CAR HAD ANOTHER SIMILAR INCIDENT BUT NO PROPERTY WAS DAMAGED AND THEREFORE, THAT INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO POLICE BUT A CO-WORKER DROVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE RETAINING POND. IN THIS INCIDENT, MY WIFE AFTER PARKING THE CAR, TRIED TO PULL IT A LITTLE FURTHER AND THEN THE CAR JUMPED ACROSS THE CONCRETE BUMP AND FELL INTO THE RETAINING POND. LUCKLY THERE WAS NO WATER. *TR
Feb 15, 2010
2006 CAMRY....WHILE INCHING MY CAR FORWARD IN MY DRIVEWAY TO POSITION THE CAR TO BACK IT UP, I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE AND MOVING AT A SPEED OF NO MORE THAN 2-3 MPH. THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHICH KEPT INCREASING. I WAS TAKEN BY SURPRISE, DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING. I LOOKED DOWN AT THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE SURE IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. BEFORE I KNEW IT, I HIT HEAD ON THE VERY LARGE TREE AT THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 4 FT FROM THE TREE WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING. I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON, WHICH SAVED ME FROM SMACKING MY FACE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. MY HEAD JERKED FORWARD AND I HAD A TREMENDOUS HEADACHE AFTERWARDS WITH PAIN IN MY NECK. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND MY HUSBAND REACHED IN THE WINDOW AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. WHEN I STARTED IT UP AGAIN, THERE WAS NO PROBLEM AND I CAREFULLY MOVED IT AWAY FROM THE TREE. THE FORCE WITH WHICH I HIT THE TREE PUSHED IN MY FRONT END AND ALSO DID SOME DAMAGE UNDER THE HOOD SINCE THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. I AM CURRENTLY WAITING FOR THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR TO CHECK THIS OUT. HE DID SAY THAT IF HE DOESN'T EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM, HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE BY TOYOTA. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I AM ANXIOUS FOR THE RESULTS AND WILL NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR. *JB
Sep 08, 2007
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEAT BELTS
6 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. IT FOLDS AND JAMS THE MECHANISM. WE HAVE PULLED AND PULLED AND SOMETIMES IT DOES UNFOLD, BUT MORE OFTEN THAN NOT WE HAVE THE BELT SNAPPED IN, BUT IT IS NOT DOING IT'S JOB BECAUSE IT IS COMPLETELY PULLED OUT AND WAY TOO BIG. *TR
Nov 21, 2013
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT GETS TANGLED WHENEVER IT IS PULLED OUT IN ORDER TO BUCKLE WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. NORMALLY YOU HAVE TO MOVE THE ADJUSTABLE SLIDE FOR THE SEAT BELT OH THE SIDE OF THE CAR UP AND DOWN REPEATEDLY IN ORDER TO GET THE SEAT BELT ENTANGLED IN ORDER TO USE IT PROPERLY. IT HAS NOW BECOME FULLY EXTENDED AND WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL MAKING IT UNUSABLE. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED IN 2011 AND IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE THEN. *TR
Dec 17, 2012
WE HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WE JUST HAVE AN INSTANCES THAT WHEN THE DRIVER EXITS THE CAR AND THE SEAT BELT STARTS TO RETRACT IT TWISTS AND GET STUCK IN THE GUIDE. MY WIFE IS UNABLE TO GET IT UNTWISTED AND HAS TO DRIVE IT WITH THE BELT LOOSE AND USELESS. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY AND UNSAFE CONDITION AND I FEEL A CAUSE FOR A RECALL *TR
Feb 15, 2011
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT GETS TANGLED WHENEVER IT IS PULLED OUT IN ORDER TO BUCKLE WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE, BUT ONLY THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. YOU THEN HAVE TO MOVE THE ADJUSTABLE SLIDE FOR THE SEAT BELT ON THE SIDE OF THE CAR UP AND DOWN REPEATEDLY IN ORDER TO GET THE SEAT BELT UNTANGLED IN ORDER TO USE IT PROPERLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN JANUARY OF 2007. *TR
Jan 23, 2010
REAR SEAT BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH ON TO THE BELT CLIP. CANNOT BUCKLE THE CHILD CAR SEAT ON THAT SIDE. *TR
Oct 29, 2009
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. SHE STATED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD HESITATE TO ENGAGE AND WOULD FEEL SPONGY CAUSING HER TO USE EXTREME FORCE WHEN BRAKING. THIS WOULD OCCUR FREQUENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT ENGAGING AS DESIGNED. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY BUT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INVESTIGATE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ABNORMALLY ACCELERATE. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DECREASED IN SPEED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL WERE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT WAS 95,000. UPDATED 6/21/10 *CN WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY FOUND AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE SECOND TIME SHE WENT FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THEY FOUND THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD AND REPLACED IT. UPDATED 06/24/10.*JB
Apr 01, 2010
MY CAR 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATE FROM STOPPED POSITION AT A YIELD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT THOUGH DAMAGE TO THE FRONT CAR WAS NOT SIGNIFICANT. I STILL COULD NOT FIGURED IT OUT WHY THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED SINCE I DRIVE CAREFULLY. NO OTHER ACCIDENT ON THE RECORD SINCE I STARTED DRIVING FROM 2003. IT HAPPENED AROUND 9AM ON MY DAILY ROUTE TO WORKPLACE. RECENTLY I HEARD ABOUT TOYOTA RECALLS FOR CAMRY 2007 TO 2010. BUT I AM NOT SURE IF MY CAR ALSO HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM. ONCE I VISITED TO SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE INCIDENT FOR REGULAR SERVICE THEN THEY MENTIONED THAT MY CAR'S BRAKE & GAS PEDALS NEED CLEAN-UP OR I HAVE TO GET IT REPLACED. SINCE THEY TOLD LITTLE HIGHER AMOUNT I TOLD NO FOR REPAIR. I AM NOT SURE IF MY TOYOTA CAMRY 2006 TOO HAVE THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN RECALL. I HAVE INCIDENT REPORTED WITH MY INSURER AND CAN PROVIDE CLAIM NUMBER, DOCUMENTS, INSURER INFO ETC AS REQUIRED. THERE WERE NO CHARGES PAID TO ANY VEHICLE IN THIS MINOR INCIDENT TILL NOW BUT INSURER HAS KEPT THIS INCIDENT OPEN TILL NOW IF OTHER PARTY MAKES NEW CLAIMS. I STILL THINK WHY MY VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION SO THOUGHT TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT WITH DOT. *TR
Feb 24, 2010
I BOUGHT MY 2006 CAMRY IN OCTOBER 2005 AND HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO CLAREMONT TOYOTA, THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR, OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND BRAKING PROBLEM SINCE ABOUT 2006. IT'S AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT I HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR. MY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPS TO THE FLOOR AND THEN THE CAR ACCELERATES FORWARD AND THAT THE CAR ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. THE SERVICE WRITERS HAVE DISMISSED MY COMPLAINTS AND GIVEN MANY EXCUSES SUCH AS: WHEN I LEFT THE CAR THERE TO HAVE THEM CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM THEY SAID THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPEATED SO THE CAR WAS FINE, ANOTHER TIME I WAS TOLD THAT THE NEW CARS HAVE ABS BRAKES THAT DROP DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND AT A DIFFERENT TIME THEY SAID THAT WITH THESE NEW CARS THE REAR BRAKES HAD TO BE ADJUSTED AT EVERY OIL CHANGE AND ETC. THERE WAS AN INCIDENT IN 2006 WHEN I WAS AT A STOP AND SOME PEDESTRIANS WERE WALKING ACROSS THE STREET. THE CAR DID STOP BUT ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE BRAKE PEDAL HIT THE FLOOR AND THE CAR STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES IN ORDER FOR IT WORK AGAIN. THANKFULLY THE PEDESTRIANS HAD NOT PASSED INFRONT OF MY CAR YET. I DON'T REMEMBER THE SPECIFIC DATE BUT I DO KNOW IT WAS IN 2006. ON 2/20/2010 I HAD MY HUSBAND TAKE THE CAR TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AT CLAREMONT TOYOTA. I HAD MY HUSBAND TAKE THE CAR BECAUSE I DO NOT WANT TO LIED TO OR GIVEN ANOTHER EXCUSE BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT CARS. MY HUSBAND MENTIONED THE PROBLEM ABOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND SOMETIMES HAVING TO DOWNSHIFT OR USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS CONDITION EXISTS DUE TO THE ABS SYSTEM SENSING THE ROTATION OF THE TIRES AND THAT THE CAR WOULD EVENTUALLY STOP. MY HUSBAND THEN MENTIONED WHAT WE HAD BEEN TOLD ABOUT THE REAR BRAKES AND THE SERVICE WRITER GRINNED AND SAID THAT THE BRAKES DO NOT NEED ADJUSTMENT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR BECAUSE IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN. *TR
Feb 23, 2010
I AM CONCERNED THAT MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING PLACE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE THEN SURGED FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED BACK INTO THE PARKING AREA WITH TREES THAT I HAD REVERSED OUT OF. MY FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLES ENGINE REVVED AND SURGED BACK THROUGH THE TREES. IMPACT WITH TREE ON LEFT DRIVERS SIDE FIRST THEN VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO TREE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THERE IS NO TIME TO REACT TO THIS TYPE OF DEADLY SPEED ACCELERATION. WHEN MY VEHICLE DID COME TO A STOP IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS $4,300, MY INSURANCE DOUBLED AND I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AND THAT I DIDN'T KILL SOMEONE IN THE PARKING LOT. TOYOTA HAS NO RECALL FOR 2006 CAMRY BUT I HAVE COUNTED 50 TO 60 PLUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE ALONE UNDER BRAKES, IGNITION, ACCELERATION ETC. TOYOTA SAYS I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR WHICH IS TOTALLY UNFAIR. MY VEHICLE HAS DEPRECIATED QUICKLY IN VALUE BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT, THE ACCIDENT, AND USED PARTS BEING USED IN THE ACCIDENT REPAIR. I FEEL AS IF I AM TAKING A CHANCE WITH MY LIFE AND THE LIFE OF MY CHILD EACH TIME I DRIVE THIS CAR. YOU CANNOT GET THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL FAST ENOUGH TO AVOID A CRASH. THIS IS DEADLY SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Feb 03, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRONT BRAKES WERE OUT OF ROUND AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULSATE. THE DEALER RESURFACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND SANDED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE DRIVER SUFFERED BRUISES ON BOTH LEGS, A HAND, AND CHEST. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5,637. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED CORRESPONDENCE LETTERS FROM TOYOTA, AMENDED ACCIDENT REPORT, VEHICLE DESCRIPTION VIA WEB, AND EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORMATION. UPDATED 09/20/07 *TR SEE ODI 10308272 *DSY
May 29, 2007
+ 1 more complaint for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 complaints
BRAKE LAMP FAILURES FOR 2002-2006 TOYOTA CAMRYS. SINCE 2002, I'VE SEEN HUNDREDS OF THESE MODELS WITH BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHTS. JUST TODAY ON MY WAY TO WORK, I SPOTTED THREE. ONE ONLY HAD IT'S THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WORKING AND IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN COMING TO A STOP! TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. THESE NEWER VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE BURNING THOUGH LIGHTS AT THIS LEVEL. THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD TO PUBLIC SAFETY. *TR
Aug 29, 2009
MY MOTHER HAS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. AT NIGHT, I NOTICED HER DRIVING WITHOUT HER HEADLIGHTS ON. I STOPPED HER, AND WE GOT HER HEADLIGHTS ON. LATER, I WAS DRIVING HER CAMRY AT NIGHT, AND I NOTICED THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WERE ON, BUT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OFF. THE ONLY SETTING TO GET THE HEADLIGHTS ON TURNED OFF THE INSTRUMENTS LIGHTS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I WENT TO THE HUNTSVILLE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. A MECHANIC JIGGLED THE SWITCH, AND EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL. IT IS OBVIOUS THE TOYOTA MECHANICS KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. NOW, I HAVE TO WORRY EVERYTIME I OR MY MOM DRIVE THE CAMRY THAT WE DON'T JIGGLE THE SWITCH TO CAUSE THE ABOVE PROBLEM. IT IS A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE AND A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE ONE DAY WE MAY FORGET AND ACCIDENTALLY JIGGLE THE SWITCH AND DRIVE AT NIGHT WITH THE INSTRUMENTS LIGHT ON AND THE HEADLIGHTS OFF. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MUST BE RECALLED!!!! *TR
Aug 20, 2008
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL TONE IS VERY LOW AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO HEAR. DEALER TELLS ME THAT THERE IS NO WAY TO INCREASE THE VOLUME. SAFETY ISSUE IS WITH THE FACT THAT IT IS VERY EASY TO LEAVE THE SIGNAL ON IF YOU DO NOT MAKE A WIDE TURN. THIS DISTRACTS OTHER DRIVERS WHO ARE EXPECTING YOU TO MAKE A TURN. I REALIZE THAT THE SIGNAL FLASHES ON THE DASHBOARD BUT IT IS NOT ALWAYS EASY TO SPOT WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR UPDATED 01/09/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Sep 11, 2007
MASSIVE PILE UP ON THE FREEWAY IN FOG AT NIGHT CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE FOG LIGHTS ARE TO SMALL AND HE CAN'T SEE GOOD**CC
Aug 16, 2007
THE 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY USES THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS FOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THE CONFIGURATION OF THE LAMP ASSEMBLY PLACES THE TURN SIGNALS IMMEDIATELY INBOARD OF THE DRLS. ACCORDING TO FMVSS 108, S 5.5.11(A).4: "IF NOT OPTICALLY COMBINED WITH A TURN SIGNAL LAMP, IS LOCATED SO THAT THE DISTANCE FROM ITS LIGHTED EDGE TO THE OPTICAL CENTER OF THE NEAREST TURN SIGNAL LAMP IS NOT LESS THAN 100 MM" THE DRL IMPLEMENTATION ON THE 2006 CAMRY APPEARS TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THIS STANDARD. A QUALITATIVE OBSERVATION OF THE CAMRY AT AN INTERSECTION SHOWS THAT THE TURN SIGNAL IS SIGNIFICANTLY MASKED BY THE ADJACENT HIGH BEAM DRLS. NHTSA ISSUED A RECALL FOR A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THE TOYOTA CELICA A FEW YEARS AGO: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V566000 RECALL DATE : NOV 23, 2004 RECOMMENDED ACTION OF NHTSA: INVESTIGATE COMPLIANCE OF 2006 CAMRY DRLS WITH SPEC IN NO. 108 AND ISSUE RECALL IF CAMRY IS NON-COMPLIANT. RECOMMENDED ACTION OF TOYOTA: IF DEFECTIVE, DISABLE ALL DRL FUNCTIONALITY. THE BENEFITS OF DRLS ARE NOT PROVEN, AND DRLS ARE NOT REQUIRED IN THE US. *NM
May 15, 2006
+ 1 more complaint for this component
EQUIPMENT
5 complaints
I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID NEAR SHREVEPORT, LA USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHEN I SUDDENLY FOUND MYSELF OFF THE ROAD ON THE SHOLDER. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL. I LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER TWICE. I HAD 22 STAPLES IN MY HEAD AND A BURN ON MY NECK FROM THE SEAT BELT. I REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA, BUT PRAISED THE SAFETY FEATURES FOR SAVING MY LIFE AND PURCHASED A 2009 CAMRY HYBRID WHEN THEY BECAME AVAILABLE. MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ENCOURAGED ME TO REPORT THIS BECAUSE MY EXPERINCE WAS SO SIMILAR TO THAT OF OTHER CAMRY OWNERS. MY CAR WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. TOYOTA'S WEBSITE INDICATED THAT HYBRIDS WERE NOT PART OF THE RECALL, HOWEVER WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR 18000 -MILE SERVICE, THE DEALER SAID IT HAD BEEN RECALLED! A REPAIR WAS MADE TO THE GAS PETAL.
Mar 31, 2010
I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID NEAR SHREVEPORT, LA USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHEN I SUDDENLY FOUND MYSELF OFF THE ROAD ON THE SHOLDER. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL. I LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER TWICE. I HAD 22 STAPLES IN MY HEAD AND A BURN ON MY NECK FROM THE SEAT BELT. I REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA, BUT PRAISED THE SAFETY FEATURES FOR SAVING MY LIFE AND PURCHASED A 2009 CAMRY HYBRID WHEN THEY BECAME AVAILABLE. MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ENCOURAGED ME TO REPORT THIS BECAUSE MY EXPERINCE WAS SO SIMILAR TO THAT OF OTHER CAMRY OWNERS. MY CAR WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. TOYOTA'S WEBSITE INDICATED THAT HYBRIDS WERE NOT PART OF THE RECALL, HOWEVER WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR 18000 -MILE SERVICE, THE DEALER SAID IT HAD BEEN RECALLED! A REPAIR WAS MADE TO THE GAS PETAL.
Mar 30, 2010
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING PARKED IN A HANDICAPPED SPOT. THE CAR CRASHED INTO THE CONCRETE POST SUPPORTING THE HANDICAP SIGN, CAUSING $4700. DAMAGE.
Mar 26, 2010
ONE OF THE FLOORMAT HOOKS HOLDING THE FLOORMAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE PULLS OUT OF THE HOLE IN THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR OCCASIONALLY, ALLOWING THE FLOORMAT TO SHIFT POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. *TR
Oct 01, 2009
I OWN A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. RECENTLY THE SPEAKERS SOUNDED HORRIBLE. WHEN I WENT TO CHECK THEM I NOTICED THE SPEAKER COVERS IN THE REAR WINDOW WERE CRUMBLING AND FALLING ONTO THE TOPS OF THE SPEAKERS. AFTER I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE I FOUND HUNDREDS OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO OWNED CAMRYS OF VARIOUS YEARS WHO ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. TOYOTA'S RESOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE BACK PANEL FOR A COST OF $700 THAT INCLUDES LABOR. THESE ARE $30 SPEAKER COVERS THAT COULD BE REPLACED FOR LESS THAN $75 INSTALLED. WITH THE NUMEROUS CASES REPORTED ON THE INTERNET WITH HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM THEY SHOULD BE RECALLED OR COME UP WITH A VIABLE SOLUTION THAT ISN'T $700. *TR
Aug 05, 2008
SEATS
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT HEADRESTS RESTRICT VISIBILITY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE BECAUSE THAT IS HOW THE SEAT WAS DESIGNED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND A VALID VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 25,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Jul 12, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY SEEING OUT OF THE 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA'S REARVIEW MIRROR BECAUSE THE HEAD RESTRAINT WAS BLOCKING THE VIEW. THE CONTACT CALLED MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF THEY COULD INSTALL THE HEAD RESTRAINT THAT WAS ON THE 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA WHICH WAS DIFFERENT FROM THE HEADREST SHE HAD IN HER VEHICLE, BUT MANUFACTURER STATED THEY COULD NOT DO THAT. THE ONLY OPTION THE MANUFACTURER GAVE HER WASTO TRADE IN THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2600.*AK
Feb 27, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY HEADRESTS OBSTRUCTED THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE OR WHILE DRIVING AND LOOKING TO PASS A VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THIS WAS A NORMAL DESIGN AND INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO USE THE REARVIEW AND SIDE MIRRORS FOR VIEWING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. UPDATED 10/18/2006 - *NM
Sep 28, 2006
THE HEAD REST IN THE BACK TOTALLY BLOCK THE VISION WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THERE IS A DEFINITE BLIND SPOT THAT IS NOT DIMINISHED BY THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 1 MONTH AND HAVE HAD 3 "CLOSE CALLS" WITH PEDESTRIANS APPEARING AS IF FROM NOWHERE. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM IN ANY OTHER AUTOMOBILE. *JB
Jun 07, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A USED 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO OPERATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS LEAVING A HOSPITAL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND WAS TREATED AT THE SAME HOSPITAL FOR A CRACKED CERVICAL SPINE, A CRACKED JAW, AND A CRACKED TOOTH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000. *BF *TP
Nov 07, 2019
THE "CHECK VSC" CAME ON. BRAKING BECAME DIFFICULT. HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN THE PAST 4 WEEKS (NEVER BEFORE). *TR
Apr 09, 2015
I DO NOT KNOW THE EXACT DETAILS OF THE ENTIRE ACCIDENT, AS WE DID NOT YET MEET THE NEW FAMILY, BUT IT TOOK THE LIFE OF MY GRANDCHILD. SHE WAS NOT DRIVING HER BOYFRIEND WAS. IT WAS HIS MOTHERS VEHICLE AND IT HAPPENED IN ANOTHER STATE. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. THE CAUSE LISTED IN THE ACCIDENT REPORT WAS A FAULT OF THE VEHICLE. HE WAS FOLLOWING HIS SISTERS VEHICLE, AS THEY JUST ARRIVED IN VEGAS AND WAS VISITING HIS FAMILY. THE CAR ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND HIT HIS SISTERS CAR THEN FLEW INTO A WALL. HIS MOTHER WAS KILLED AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER INSTANTLY. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A CHANGE IN THE WAY THESE RECALLS ARE DEALT WITH. I'M JUST GOING THROUGH ANY VENUE I CAN TO GET IT DONE. THESE CARS SHOULD BE FLAGGED "DO NOT REGISTER" BY DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES UNTIL THE PARTS ARE REPAIRED. IF I DON'T SMOG A VEHICLE I CANNOT DRIVE IT. MAKE IT THAT WAY FOR ALL RECALLED VEHICLES. WORK WITH THE CAR COMPANIES TO GET THIS DONE BEFORE MORE CHILDREN, FAMILIES DIE. PLEASE.
Nov 13, 2014
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
WHEN THE TOYOTA CAMRY WAS PARKED BY A CURB ON THE STREET, WITHOUT ANYTHING OR ANYONE TOUCHING IT. THE WHOLE BACK WINDSHIELD SHATTERED INTO PIECES FOR NO UNKNOWN REASON. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THE WIND WAS BLOWING A LITTLE STRONGER THAN NORMAL AND THE TEMPERATURE DROP ABOUT 15 DEGREE OVER THE TIME IT WAS PARKED. THE PICTURE IS WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE WHEN I GOT THE VEHICLE HOME. THE PIECES STARTED TO FALL DOWN AS I DROVE.
Jun 21, 2019
GLARE ON WINDSHIELD CAUSED FROM MELTING DASHBOARD, I WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE A PERSON WALKING NEAR THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE AND NOW THINK THIS WILL EFFECT HOW THE AIRBAG MIGHT OR MIGHT NOT WORK IF ACTIVATED, MY CAR IS DEALER SERVICED TO THE MANUFACTURES REQUIREMENTS BY TOYOTA. MY CAR IS IN 1ST CLASS CONDITION APART FROM THE DASH WHICH NOW HAS CRACKS 2MM IN WIDTH AND A STICKY GLAZE. *TR
Nov 12, 2014
I OWN A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA. LOW MILEAGE. MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD IS CRACKING APART FORE SOME UNKNOWN REASON. THE SURFACE IS BECOMING GUMMY AND SHINY. INTERFERES WITH VISIBLILITY WHEN DRIVING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE MATERIAL USED. THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE DASH. THIS IS ABSURD. I HAVE SEEN ALMOST 100 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. THEY NEED TO RECALL AND MAKE GOOD ON A DEFAULTY DASHBOARD THAT IS HAZARDOUS. *TR
Sep 14, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN DAMP RAINY COOL WEATHER,THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IT'S STAYING ON.
Jan 07, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000. UPDATED 7/21/15*CN
Jun 03, 2015
AFTER STARTING THE CAR THE DRIVERS AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED AGAIN THE LIGHT MAY NOT BE ON. THIS WENT ON FOR 3 DAYS. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP HOOKED UP THE CAR TO READ ANY CODES THAT WERE THERE. AFTER 3 DAYS AT THE DEALERSHIP THE FIELD REP STATES THAT A NEW SEAT AND FLOOR WIRING HAS TO BE PURCHASED. THERE IS A SHORT IN THE FLOOR WIRING. TOTAL WILL COST $3450. THE DRIVERS SEAT HAS TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE WIRING. IF NOT REPLACED THE AIRBAG WILL NOT GO OFF. *TR
Oct 30, 2009
SUSPENSION
3 complaints
STARTED HEARING METAL RATTLING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AREA. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT A SECTION OF THE SPRING AROUND THE STRUT HAD COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING OR GO INTO A POT HOLE. THE MECHANIC WAS VERY SURPRISED THAT THE SPRING HAD BROKEN. *TR
Mar 13, 2014
MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY, BOUGHT BRAND NEW, HAD ONLY 14,606 MILES AND DRIVEN 5 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS, WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER FOR A NEW BATTERY. DEALER HOISTED IT AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE RUBBER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS (LOWER SUSPENSION) WERE TEARING AND THEREFORE, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE CONTROL ARMS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. . COST: $988.38 LESS 10% DISCOUNT. THE RUBBER BUSHING FLEXES UP AND GOWN WHEN THE CONTROL ARM MOVES AND IS SUBJECT TO AGE DETERIORATION AND DAMAGE FROM ROAD DEBRIS LIKE SALT, SNOW, ETC. THE BUSHING IS ONLY PARTIALLY SHIELDED BY THE CAR FRAME. IF THE BUSHING TEARS MORE, THE CONTROL ARM COULD FALL AND THE CAR WOULD LOSE STEERING ABILITY - A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I SAW THE SAME COMPLAINT FOR ANOTHER 2006 CAMRY AND 1996 CAMRY ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE. I WROTE A LETTER TO TOYOTA ASKING IF THE RUBBER BUSHING ON THE NEW REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS I PURCHASED IS THE SAME POOR QUALITY AS THE ORIGINALS. ALSO, ARE THE NEW 2012 CAMRY'S EQUIPPED WITH SAME SHOCK CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS? I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA IN TORRANCE, CA DATED 12/12/11 SAYING THEY "REVIEWED AND DOCUMENTED" MY LETTER. WHEN I CALLED, THE TOYOTA QUALITY ASSURANCE CENTER, THE LADY SAID SHE HAS TO FIRST REVIEW MY COMPLAINT LETTER. AFTER 5 MINUTES SHE SAID SHE DID NOT KNOW THE ANSWER TO MY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONTROL ARM. DO NOT BUY ANY TOYOTA CAR WITHOUT FIRST PERSONALLY INSPECTING THE CONDITION OF BOTH CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS TOGETHER WITH THE MECHANIC HOLDING A FLASHLIGHT AND MIRROR, AT EVERY OIL CHANGE. MAKE THE SAME INSPECTION BEFORE THE 36,000/3 YEAR WARRANTY OR 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON REPLACEMENTS, EXPIRE! ANY INCIPIENT TEAR IS REASON FOR REPLACEMENT AT TOYOTA'S COST. A TINY TEAR SHOWS A LATENT DEFECT BECAUSE FRACTURE MECHANICS SAYS THE TEAR OR DEGRADATION OF THE RUBBER BUSHINGS WILL PROPAGATE. *TR UPDATED 04/07/14
Dec 19, 2011
ONE OF THE FRONT SPRINGS (PART# 48131-AA331) OF MY WIFE'S 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY BROKE IN TWO AND THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED REPLACING BOTH SPRINGS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE SHARP EDGE AT THE POINT OF BREAKAGE COULD HAVE PUNCTURED A TIRE, IF ONE OF THE PIECES DISLODGED. THE CAR HAD ONLY 41,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Apr 14, 2010
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
Car flipped 3 times, it is a mangled mess and not one airbag deployed. This caused injuries to the driver, if any passengers would have been in the vehicle they would have been killed.
Mar 25, 2023
MY DASH IS CRACKING AND FALLING APART. WHAT KIND OF ENGINEERING IS THIS THAT THE DASH FALLS APART IN SUCH A SHORT TIME IN A CAR THAT IS SUPPOSED TO OUT LAST ITS COMPETITORS.
Nov 19, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
ON SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH, I WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE SOUTHERN STATE PARKWAY AT EXACTLY FIFTY-FIVE MPH AND EXITED AT EXIT 17N. THE EXIT RAMP THERE IS SLOPED UPHILL AND PARALLELS TAYLOR ROAD. THERE IS A STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THAT RAMP AT HEMPSTEAD AVENUE. JUST AS I WAS COMING TO THE END OF THAT RAMP AT VERY SLOW SPEED AND ALMOST TO THAT SIGN, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SPED UP WITH EXTREME ACCELERATION AND THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD. I SLAMMED MY FOOT ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH KEPT THE CAR FROM MOVING FURTHER FORWARD AND THEN BEFORE I COULD DO ANYTHING ELSE, THE PHENOMENON ENDED AND THE ENGINE RETURNED TO ITS NORMAL IDLING SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 700 RPM ON THE DASHBOARD TACHOMETER. I DROVE HOME AND PARKED THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, MONDAY APRIL 8TH, I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THAT DAY TO BRING THE CAR TO A TOYOTA DEALER. AS I WAS PREPARING FOR THAT, I STARTED THE CAR AND EVERYTHING SEEMED NORMAL. I PUT IT INTO REVERSE IN ORDER TO BACK OUT WHEN THE ENGINE AGAIN SUDDENLY SPED UP TO EXTREME ACCELERATION. AGAIN, I SLAMMED MY FOOT ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THIS TIME I PUT THE GEAR SHIFT INTO PARK WHICH KEPT THE CAR FROM MOVING FURTHER. THE TACHOMETER NEEDLE WAS ROTATED CLOCKWISE AND WELL UP INTO THE "RED" ZONE WHICH BEGINS AT 6000 RPM. IN A MOMENT OR SO, THE PHENOMENON AGAIN ENDED AND THE ENGINE AGAIN RETURNED TO ITS NORMAL IDLING SPEED.
Apr 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED, JERKED, AND SURGED FORWARD WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,103. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE DRIVEN WITH THE OVER DRIVE OPTION OFF. DURING SLOW TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT IN DRIVE 3. THIS REDUCED THE HESITATION/SURGE EVENTS. UPDATED 08/21/2017*JS
May 14, 2015
SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
THE SEAT BELT IS FOLDED OVER IN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PILLAR AND I CANNOT FREE IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS IN THE PAST AND I WAS ALWAYS ABLE TO FREE IT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN MY DRIVEWAY.
Nov 25, 2017
I WAS SITTING IN MY CAR STOPPED BEHIND SCHOOL BUS WITH MY SEATBELT ON .I WAS REAR ENDED MY SHOULDERBELT DID NOT LOCK AND MY VISOR DROPPED DOWN AND SEVERED MY FOREHEAD AND I HIT THE TOP OF MY HEAD.I NEEDED 50 STITCHES IN MY FOREHEAD AND NEEDED PLASTIC SURGERY. THE VISOR, WHICH IS ALL STEEL , SLICED MY FOREHEAD OPEN.I DO NOT THINK A STEEL VISOR SHOULD BE IN FRONT OF A DRIVERS HEAD.
May 21, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDOW CONTROL ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS MELTING DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000.
Oct 08, 2014
DRIVERS WINDOW SWITCH BURNT OUT CAUSING WINDOW MOTOR TO FAIL. TOYOTA IS RECALLING 7.5 MILLION CARS FOR THIS, BUT SAYS THAT MINE IS NOT ONE OF THEM. *TR
Dec 21, 2012
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE DASHBOARD THAT HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE OVER TIME. SMALL CRACKS STARTED APPEARING ON THE DASHBOARD ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. THE SURFACE OF THE DASHBOARD BECAME SHINY AND STICKY. THE SHININESS CAUSES REFLECTIONS ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHICH MAKES VISIBILITY DIFFICULT AT TIMES. OVER TIME THE CRACKS HAVE BECOME BIGGER AND MORE NUMEROUS AND THE DASHBOARD HAS BECOME MORE SHINY AND STICKY. PARTS OF THE DASHBOARD ARE FALLING OFF EXPOSING SOME KIND OF FOAM PADDING UNDERNEATH. *JS
Jul 29, 2014
I PURCHASED THIS 06 SOLARA WITH ONE SMALL CRACK ON THE DASH, I THOUGHT THE STICKINESS AND BRIGHT SHINE (THAT IMPAIRS MY VISION) WAS DUE TO THE USE OF A VINYL OR LEATHER HIGH GLOSS PROTECTOR THE WAS USED ON THE DASH (SILLY ME). THE CAR IS GARAGE KEPT, A MONTH LATER I NOTICED ANOTHER CRACK AND THIS IS CONTINUING. AT THE PRESENT IT LOOKS AS IF HAS BEEN IN A CAT FIGHT. I OWNED A CAMRY FOR 12 YEARS AND IT WASN'T GARAGED, NEITHER DID I HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I WONDER IF THERE IS PRESSURE SOME WHERE IN THE DASH, IS IT THE MATERIAL THAT WAS USED, OR IS IT THE DESIGN OF THE DASH. WILL THERE EVER BE A RECALL OR AT THE LEAST SOME KIND OF HELP WITH THE REPAIR THAT HAS AFFECTED SO MANY PEOPLE? *TR
Jun 19, 2014
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
IN 2008 MY 2006 CAMRY HAD THE WARNING LIGHT FOR THE SEAT BELT COME ON. WELLESLEY TOYOTA CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. I TOOK THE CAR BACK IN 2009 TWICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED IN 2010 AND I HAD IT REPAIRED AT ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALER. SINCE THEN IT COMES ON AND OTHER TIMES GOES OUT. NOW IT IS PERMANENTLY ON. *JS
Apr 14, 2014
FRONT END COLLISION WITH 2006 TOYOTA CAMERA. 40-45 MPH CRASH. SEAT BELT FAILED TO FIRE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CONFIRMED THAT SEAT BELTS DID NOT FIRE, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, TORN-DEFECTIVE AIR BAG SENSOR. RESEARCH INDICATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS AIR-BAG SYSTEM FOR TOYOTA CAMERA'S 2006 MODEL BUT WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. NEED GOVERNMENT AGENCY TO ANALYZE COMPUTER CODES. REFUSE TO TURN OVER COMPUTER TO TOYOTA. CAR TOTALED... *TR
Jun 06, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PLACED IN REVERSE THE ENGINE ACCELERATED. NOT BEING SURE WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH THE CAR, I KEPT SUBSTANTIAL PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE AND PUT TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL. WHEN I DID THE ENGINE SPEED PROCEEDED TO RUN AWAY. I QUICKLY JUST TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. I PLACED THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK, AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, AND IT RAN NORMALLY THEREAFTER. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR WHEN THE ENGINE SURGED MOMENTARILY WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, BUT IT WAS MOMENTARY, AND NOT THOUGHT SIGNIFICANT. THESE EVENTS OCCURRED WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP OR PARKING. THIS MOST RECENT AND SIGNIFICANT EVENT OCCURRED AFTER A SHORT TRIP, APPROX. 10 MILES. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND TEMPERATURE IN THE 70'S. IT IS A 4 CYLINDER CAMRY, 2006 WITH ABOUT 155K MILES. THE CAR HAS NOT HAD ANY MODIFICATIONS OR MAJOR REPAIRS. *TR
Apr 02, 2014
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) TOYOTA ACCELERATION COMPLAINT MARCH 24, 2010 ODI NUMBER 10321792. SAFETY ISSUE - 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY LE ON GOING PROBLEM - THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WILL REV UP AND LURCH FORWARD WHILE AT A DEAD STOP. ENGINE WILL ACCELERATE AND LURCH FORWARD ON ITS OWN. SENSATION APPEARS AS IF THERE IS ANOTHER VEHICLE DIRECTLY BEHIND OURS PUSHING IT. ENGINE IS SPECIFICATIONS UP TO STANDARDS. IT MANIFESTS AT ALL SPEEDS, BUT MORE NOTICEABLE AT LOW SPEEDS AND AT STOPS. MY WIFE WAS STOPPED AND IDLING AT A TRAFFIC STOP SIGN ON EAST VESTAL FACING EASTBOUND AT AND THE INTERSECTION OF PLEASANTON ROAD HERE IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. SHE WAS WAITING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO NORTHBOUND PLEASANTON ROAD. WHILE SHE WAS STOPPED A NORTHBOUND BICYCLIST TRAVELING ON THE SIDEWALK TO HER LEFT BEGAN CROSSING THE STREET. HE WAS RIDING UPON HIS BIKE AND WHEN HIS BIKE WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE THE AUTOMOBILE LURCHED FORWARD AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN. MY WIFE HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE HOWEVER; THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED VERY QUICKLY THAT SHE COULD NOT REACT FAST ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE AUTOMOBILE FROM HITTING THE BICYCLIST. THE BICYCLIST ASSURED MY WIFE THAT HE WAS NOT INJURED. HE HAD CHECKED HIS BICYCLE AND IT WAS NOT DAMAGED AND THAT THE POLICE DID NOT NEED TO BE CALLED. THE ACCIDENT SO UPSET MY WIFE THAT SHE ENDED GOING BACK HOME AND NOT GOING TO WORK THAT DAY. THE CONTACTED THE TOYOTA SERVICE TECHNICIAN ASSURED US THAT THIS ACTIVITY WAS NORMAL FOR TOYOTAS. THIS IS WHY I AM REPORTING THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE SURFACED AND ADDRESSED. I AM SURE THAT THERE ARE OTHER TOYOTA CAMRY OWNERS THAT ARE SUFFERING FROM THE SAME PROBLEM AS WE ARE. I HAVE TODAY CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATION HERE IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE COMPANY HAS NOT ADDRESSED MY CONCERN OR EVEN ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIVING MY COMPLAINT. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT I WANT THIS PROBLEMS FIXED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION. [XXX] *TR
May 19, 2010
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
I AM ONLY OWNER OF THIS TOYOTA, IT IS GARAGED OR HAS SUN VISORS IN PLACE. I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME CRACKED/CRACKING DASH AS OTHERS. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO REASON FOR THIS TO OCCUR. I TOO WONDER WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN IF EVER MY AIR BAGS DEPLOY. THE CRACKING SO FAR IS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH. THIS STARTED EITHER IN FALL OF 2012. I HAVE NEVER OWNED A CAR WITH AIRBAGS THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 26, 2013
BLACK FOAM USED IN THE A/C DUCTS BECOMES DISLOGED AND BLOWS INTO THE EYES OF THE OPERATOR, CAUSING TEMPORARY EYE SIGHT IMPAIRMENT. *TR
Mar 27, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRAP ON THE GAS TANK HEAT SHIELD RUSTED AND BROKE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS DRIVEN, BUT THE TANK DID NOT FALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR MODEL AND THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,600. PROBLEM RESOLVED - STRAP WAS REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED STRAP CANCEL REQUEST. UPDATED 10/03/2011 *LN *TR
Aug 26, 2011
2006 TOYOTA SOLARA SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN LEAVING A PARKING LOT SPACE. STARTED A CHAIN REACTION ULTIMATELY INVOLVING THE SOLARA AND FOUR OTHER CARS. NO PERSONAL INJURY SINCE ALL CARS EXCEPT THE SOLARA WERE PARKED. ESTIMATE $35-40K IN PROPERTY DAMAGE. AFTER REPAIRS, TOOK THE SOLARA TO A TOYOTA DEALER WHO SAID THE PROBLEM WAS A CARBON BUILD UP IN THE THROTTLE SYSTEM. *TR
Jan 31, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
MARCH 24, 2010 530 E. AMBER PLACE SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221 NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY SAFETY ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, DC RE: TOYOTA ACCELERATION COMPLAINT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES MY WIFES 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY LE VEHICLE. THE COMPLAINT IS ABOUT A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLES ENGINE WILL REV UP AND LURCH FORWARD WHILE AT A DEAD STOP. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. WHEN I DRIVE HER VEHICLE AND AM AT A DEAD STOP ON LEVEL GROUND THE VEHICLE WILL ENGINE WILL ACCELERATE AND INADVERTENTLY MOVE FORWARD. AT TIMES IT EVEN APPEARS AS IF THERE IS ANOTHER VEHICLE RIGHT BEHIND THAT IS PUSHING OUR AUTOMOBILE. THE VEHICLES TIMING AND AIR AND FUEL CARBURIZATION SETTING ARE CORRECT AND HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED. THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO APPARENT WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEED I.E. LESS THAN THIRTY MILES PER HOUR. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN PRESENT WITH THIS VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, MY WIFE WAS AT A DEAD STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A TRAFFIC STOP SIGN. SHE WAS WAITING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND ENTER INTO A MAIN THOROUGHFARE. WHILE STOPPED A BICYCLIST BEGAN CROSSING THE STREET FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. HE WAS RIDING UPON HIS BIKE AND AT APPROXIMATELY THE TIME HE WAS IN FRONT OF MY WIFES VEHICLE IT LURCHED FORWARD AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN. THIS INCIDENT TRAUMATIZED MY WIFE. SHE IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND WENT TO ATTEND TO THE FALLEN BICYCLIST. HE PICKED UP HIS BIKE AND WALKED IT OFF THE STREET ONTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STREET SIDEWALK. AT THIS TIME MY REENTERED HER VEHICLE AND BACKED THE VEHICLE FAR ENOUGH SO IT WOULD NOT OBSTRUCT THE STOP TRAFFIC SIGN AND AGAIN EXITED THE VEHICLE. SHE ASKED THE TO THE BICYCLIST IF HE WAS INJURED, DID HE NEED AN AMBULANCE, AND ALSO THAT SHE WAS GOING TO CONTACT THE SAN ANTONIO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE A REPORT OF THE INCIDENT. MY WIFE HAD HER MOBILE TELEPHONE OUT AND WAS READY TO MAKE THE NECESSARY CALLS THAT ACCOMPANY A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. THE BICYCLIST
Mar 24, 2010
THERE SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT WITH EVAP SYSTEM FOR 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY, JUST LIKE PREVIOUS OTHER TOYOTA MODELS. CURRENTLY HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DUE TO THE EVAP SYSTEM, TOYOTA NOT WILLING TO HELP SINCE JUST OUT OF WARRANTY PERIOD. *TR
Oct 07, 2008
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
2006 CAMRY XLE I-4 TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AT 30K MILES CAME OUT BLACK!! THIS MEANS THE FLUID IS BEING BURNED. CAR NOT ABUSED. DRIVEN IN 3RD & 2ND ON TWO DAYS 25 DAYS APART DOWN ROAD TO YOSEMITE BRAKE USED TO KEEP SPEED DOWN. ONLY TIME I CAN THINK OF THAT ADDED STRESS TO TRANSMISSION. ANOTHER TIME I HAD TO STEP/FLOOR ACCELERATOR ON FREEWAY ON-RAMP UP GRADE TO KEEP FAST MOVING SEMI-TRUCK FROM RUNNING ME OVER. THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION. TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT THESE TIME COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TW
Feb 07, 2010
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS TAKEN TO (JACK TAYLOR ALEXANDRIA) DEALERSHIP TO FIND WHY CAR WAS NOT SHIFTING GEARS IN AUTOMATIC. WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE REP THAT THE CAR NEEDED TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED "TRANSMISSION OIL HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED AND WAS BLACK THUS IT HAD CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BE BURNED AND IT WAS GOING TO COST $5336 TO REPLACE WITH NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS CAR HAS HAD ALL REGULAR SERVICE COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS OWNER HAS ALL THE RECORDS. CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE (NADER BASTA) 800-331-4331 AND WAS TOLD I NEED TO CONTACT THE LIAISON AT THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE WHAT THEY COULD DO. SPOKE WITH SUSAN DANFORA (703 684-0700) SHE STATED THE BEST THEY COULD WAS TO OFFER 10% DISCOUNT OFF OF $5,336 =$500 (WHICH WAS A SERVICE COUPON DEAL TO ALL CUSTOMERS VIA MAIL BROCHURE) I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE (NADER BASTA) 800-331-4331 HOWEVER ONCE AGAIN WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE ROBERT BELL (703 684-0700) THE SERVICE MANAGER AT JACK TAYLOR TOYOTA ALEXANDRIA TO NO AVAIL. *TR
Aug 05, 2008
SUSPENSION,TIRES
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA. AT 18,000 MILES, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE SPRINGS PROVE THAT THE TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE SPRINGS OFTEN, BUT NOT CONTINUOUSLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,126 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. UPDATED 07/29/08 *BF UPDATED 08/07/08
Jun 03, 2008
MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY LE SEEMS TO HAVE A FRONT END PROBLEM. I'VE TRIED TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP FIX THE ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE THE TIRES TWICE, BUT NOTHING HAS IMPROVED. THE CAR DOESN'T TRACK VERY WELL AND IT TENDS TO VIBRATE ABOVE 60 MPH. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE OFTEN BECAUSE IT REQUIRES CONSTANT ATTENTION TO STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE. DID TOYOTA DESIGN OR ASSEMBLE SOMETHING IMPROPERLY? *JB
Aug 27, 2006
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
The steering wheel while taking a right turn locked and wouldn't straighten all lights turned off on the panel all was locked and caused a crash because steering was locked into a turn
Aug 25, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
Driver door has remained in lock position when I tried to exit the car. Could NOT manually move the inside door lock and had to climb over the middle console to exit the car. I see this as a safety issue, as exiting the car slowly during an emergency could have caused an emergency. Also, for persons who are older or have physical mobility issues, climbing over console could be impossible. In addition to this issue, and possible related, is the fact the driver door actuator does not function properly. Hence, when trying to use my remote key fob, driver door will not unlock. This is potential for an emergency; for example, if trying to quickly get into car in a parking lot where there can be potential thieves, I am delayed getting safely into my car, since I have to use a key to unlock driver door. If I go around to passenger door, I would have to climb over console to get to driver seat. I am [XXX]. This is not ideal. I am original owner of the car. This issue has sporadically been a problem for several yrs. I took the car to 2 repair shops in Ca. Neither could determine how to make the repair after having to remove inside door panel. I have read there are THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS about this over the yrs., and Toyota has refused to make a recall campaign. I hope you can help initiate one. Current average estimate to try to repair this is $750. , and that does not include the lock that sometimes sticks in closed position. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
May 08, 2025
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
The "VSC" continues to come on which in turn causes the ck engine light to come on. There needs to be a recall on this issue. I have been researching it, and finding it a problem for so so many customers.
May 23, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR ON NOW AND THE WHEELS GRIND AFTER BRAKE CHANGE AND HIGHWAY RIDES ARE UNSAFE ALWAYS HAS BEEN JUST MY WIFE DOESN'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT
Apr 23, 2021
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE ON THE STREET AS I WAS BACKING MY CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE ADJACENT TO THE STREET CURB THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AT HIGH SPEED, CRASHING OVER THE CURB AND SIDEWALK, REAR END FIRST. MY STEPPING ON THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE CAR WAS UNSUCCESSFUL; THE CAR DID NOT COME TO A STOP UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO AN IRON FENCE WHICH BORDERED THE YARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FENCE AND THE CAR. A SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURRED QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN THE SAME CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE OUT OF CONTROL AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRING IT TO A HALT UNTIL IT HIT A PARKED CAR. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED EITHER OF THESE INCIDENTS TO OCCUR.
Feb 16, 2020
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
PULLING OUT OF HOSPITAL PARKING LOT MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCERATED ON ITS OWN I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT THE BRAKE FAILED I HIT GUIDE RAILS ON TH LEFT AND THEN HIT A POLE THAT STOPPED THE CAR THE SECURITY FROM ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER RESPONDED PLACED ME IN A AMBULANCE AND TOOK ME TO THEIR ER I HAVE A CRACK IN MY CERVICAL SPINE AND JAW*JS
Oct 13, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
HI NHTSA, SEEMS LIKE OUR 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLE HAS PERSISTENT INEFFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER PROBLEM FOR FEW YEARS. WE HAVE CHANGED THE BREAK MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RECENTLY AND EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR, VEHICLE DOESN'T STOP WITHIN SAFE STOPPING DISTANCE,THE ROOT CAUSE SEEMS TO BE STEMMING FROM INEFFECTIVE BOOSTER. APPARENTLY BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM SUPPOSED TO LAST LIFE TIME OF THE CAR CAUSE OF EXPENSIVE PARTS AND LABOR AMOUNTING TO ALMOST 5% OF THE ACTUAL COST OF CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST NHTSA TO REACH OUT TO TOYOTA CORPORATION AND HAVE ALL THE FAULTY BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEMS BE REPAIRED ON ALL MAKE AND MODELS OF TOYOTA AT FREE OF COST TO THE CUSTOMER. VERY RESPECTFULLY, -[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Sep 29, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FAILS TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE PEDAL IS PRESSED OR REVS TO QUICKLY WHEN THE PEDAL IS PRESSED-SEE RK. FOUND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL FAULT. THERE IS NO THROTTLE MOVEMENT UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED APPROXIMATELY 1/3 TO 1/2 WAY TO THE FLOOR. THEN THE VEHICLE LURCHES DUE TO RAPID THROTTLE OPENING TO 1/3-1/2. THERE ARE NO STORED DIAGNOSTIC CODES. THE VEHICLE IS NOT GOING INTO FAIL SAFE MODE AS IT SHOULD. WITH ANY THROTTLE OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE NEVER ENTERED FAIL SAFE MODE EVEN AFTER REPEATED MALFUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Dec 24, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
ENGINE OIL LOSS IS EXTREME. DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IS LOOSE AND HANGS DOWN. BLOCKING THE VIEW.
Apr 23, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
COMPLAINT REGARDING STICKY, SHINY DASHBOARD. I JUST PURCHASED A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA. COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE DASHBOARD. (1) THE STICKYNESS OF THE DASHBOARD - HOLDS DUST AND GRIME AND CAN NOT BE CLEANED, AND (2) THE STICKY SURFACE RESULTS IN A SHINY/REFLECTIVE CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT REFLECTS GLARE BOTH DAY AND NIGHT ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUE. I BOUGHT IN OCT 2017 AND IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP NEAR ME. I WAS TOLD DUE TO THE CAR MANUFACTURE DATE, I WAS NOT ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE RECALL OF THE DASHBOARD FROM TOYOTA. I AM TOLD THE DASHBOARD PART IS $1,800 - WOW! THIS IS A HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUE AND I DEMAND MY DASHBOARD BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO ME.
Mar 27, 2018
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
"TAKATA RECALL" AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION BELOW, I PURCHASED THIS USED VEHICLE FROM A BUY HERE PAY HERE LOT BELIEVING IT WOULD BE A SAFE VEHICLE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS CAR FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW AND NOTICE JERKING/SHIFTING ISSUES WHILE DRIVING IN MOTION ACCELERATION BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAYS WHILE TURNING ETC., COMPONENT PARTS OR SYSTEM UNKNOWN, I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE/PROBLEM FOR ME AS THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, THANK YOU!
Apr 24, 2017
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL. THIS CAR WAS NEVER RECALLED BY THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A ONE CAR ACCIDENT. CAMRY WENT AROUND A TRAFFIC CIRCLE AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE CAR HIT A CURB AND HIT A MID SIZE TREE. THE TREE WAS DESTROYED AND THE CAR TOTALED. THE CAR WAS ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE OWNER OF THE CAR HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT.
Jan 13, 2017
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
MY 2006 SOLARA CONVERTIBLE HAS DEEP CRACKS ALL ALONG THE DASH END TO END WHICH MAY AFFECT THE OPERABILITY OF THE AIRBAG. IT'S SHINY, GOOFY, STICKY WHICH DEFINITELY AFFECTS VISIBILITY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT ELSE IT AFFECTS. I THOUGHT IT WAS CAUSED BY HEAT UNTIL I READ THE SOME 75 EXACTLY IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO RECALL THE DASH RATHER THAN ASK WE CONSUMERS TO PAY $2,400 TO FIX IT. THIS WAS A $32,000 VEHICLE. BAD ENOUGH THAT THE ADHESIVE AROUND THE BACK WINDOW DISSOLVED, NOW THIS. IT'S UNDRIVABLE, UNSALEABLE AND I ONLY HAVE 27000 MILES ON IT
Aug 21, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREE WAY, SUDDENLY MANY LIGHTS CAME ON LIKE ABS, ENGINE CHECK, BRAKE AND MORE. MEANWHILE CLUSTER WENT BRIGHTER AND GAUGES WENT CRAZY. SO I PULLED OVER AND GOT OFF FROM FREE WAY. NOT CAR WENT MORE CRAZY. SPEEDOMETER SHOW ZERO AND BRAKE APPLIES BY ITSELF LIKE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SO I AM PREGNANT AND SCARED . SO I LEFT THE CAR B Y THE STREET AND WENT HOME. IT HAPPENED JUST TODAY IN THE MORNING. I AM LIVING IN ZIP 91367. PLEASE ADVICE AND HELP.
Mar 29, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I HAD MY FOOT ON BRAKE AND WAS PUTTING INTO REVERSE TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN SUDDENLY IT LURCHED FORWARD AND HIT AN ESCALADE THAT WAS PARKED ABOUT ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF ME. IT TOTALED MY CAR AND HER CAR. IT WAS SO SUDDEN I DON'T KNOW IF IT WENT INTO REVERSE OR NOT. I BELIEVE THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED ME WAS THE IMPACT WITH SUV. THIS WAS REPORTED TO TOYOTA, I AM WAITING FOR AN INSPECTION OF VECHICLE.
Oct 27, 2015
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CV AXLE BOOT AND THE RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WERE DONE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STILL DROVE ROUGHLY AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Oct 13, 2015
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
YESTERDAY, JULY 26, 2015, I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL A SECOND LETTER FROM TOYOTA MOTOR SALES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM - ZE6 CONCERNING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STICKY DASHBOARD OF SOME MAKE AND MODEL. MINE IS A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA. IT'S RIDICULOUS WHY THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT IS ONLY FOR THE STICKY DASHBOARD WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND INSIDE DOOR PANELS ARE MADE OF THE EXACT SAME MATERIAL. THESE PARTS MUST BE COVERED AS WELL ESPECIALLY WE TOUCH THESE PARTS EVERY SINGLE TIME WE USE THE VEHICLE. ON MINE, I NOTICED THE DISINTEGRATION OF THE MATERIAL SINCE LAST YEAR WHEN I WAS WIPE CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF MY SOLARA. THIS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT MUST BE EXTENDED TO FIX THE MATERIAL ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND DOOR PANELS. I KNOW I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS BECAUSE I READ BLOGS AND THERE ARE OTHERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE EVEN ON LEXUS 2006. YOU SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS BECAUSE WE PAY A LOT IN PURCHASING OUR VEHICLES AND WE DESERVE OUR MONEY'S WORTH.
Jul 27, 2015
AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
MY DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND IS CRACKED FROM DRIVER TO PASSENGER SIDES.ALSO IS CRACKED WHERE AIRBAGS ARE. DASHBOARD IS ALSO SHINEY AND SUNS REFLECTIONS MAKES IT DANGEROUS DRIVING. I AM AFRAID AIRBAGS WILL INFLATE.
Jun 17, 2015
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR WEEKS BEFORE COMING ON IN FEBRUARY 2015. THINKING IT WAS NOT URGENT, I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY RAN THE CODE. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE AIR BAG COMPUTER SENSOR HAD FAILED WHICH WAS LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, TOTALLY $3300 FOR PARTS. AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY OR DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY UNTIL FIXED. EXPENSIVE REPAIR FOR CAR NEARING END OF ITS LIFE.
May 13, 2015
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
VEHICLE REFERENCED LEFT TARGET, STOUGHTON,MA, PARKING LOT AT 12:10PM-11-11-14 (WITH 7YR OLD GRANDSON CAR SEATED BEHIND DRIVER & DRIVER WAS IN SEATBELT). WHEN EXISTING LOT, ANOTHER CAR BACKED OUT OF PARKING SPACE AND HIT RT, BACK END OF REF CAR. DRIVER OF REF VEHICLE LOOKED BEHIND AT VEHICLE THAT STRUCK HER AND, AS SHE TURNED FORWARD & BARELY STEPPED ON GAS TO MOVE AWAY FROM VEHICLE THAT HIT HER, THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE, TIRES STARTED SPINNING AND CAR TOOK OFF ACCELERATING W/O CONTROL OF BRAKES, SHIFT OR STEERING. REF VEHICLE HIT CURB, ACCELERATED UP HILL FROM PARKING LOT AND WENT AIRBORNE, CRASHED DOWN INTO GUARDRAIL AT APPROX 45-50MPH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER IS SURE REF VEHICLE WOULD HAVE CONTINUED TRAVELING FORWARD IF NOT FOR GUARDRAIL! DRIVER OF VEHICLE (AND GRANDSON) WERE TAKEN IN AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL AND IN TRIAGE ALL DAY. DRIVER SUFFERED HEAD AND EYE INJURIES AND HEMATOMAS FROM NECK DOWN. GRANDSON REPORTED SLIGHT BACK PAIN AND WAS RELEASED. THANKFULLY, NEITHER OF REF VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS WERE MAIMED OR DIED. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH, FOUND THERE ARE 2006 TOYOTA CAMRYS WITH ETC ISSUES. AGAIN, NO CONTROL OF ANY ASPECT OF CAR - COULD NOT PUT IN NEUTRAL, GEAR SHIFT JUST "FLOATED" OVER ALL GEARS WHEN TRYING TO USE! WOULD LIKE FOR NHTSA TO INSPECT GAS PEDAL FOR "WHISKERS" OR OTHER PROBLEMS THAT LED TO THIS. AS DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE, I CAN HONESTLY STATE THAT I HAVE A GREAT DRIVING RECORD AND I AM NOT PRONE TO "DRIVER ERROR" PUTTING FOOT ON GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF BRAKE (AND ACCELERATING TO THAT DISTANCE) AND THERE WAS NO CARPET FOR PEDAL TO STICK UNDER. CHECKED TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHERE MY MOM PURCHASED THIS CAR (SHE PASSED PRIOR TO THIS).THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS VIN#. MAKES ME WONDER ABOUT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AS WELL. NONE OF THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED! ANY FEEDBACK FROM YOU WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU. *TR
Nov 20, 2014
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
STRUCK FROM REAR BY ANOTHER DRIVER AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED; WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND DRIVER'S HEAD STRUCK THE CONVERTIBLE TOP METAL TOP-FOLDING STRUCTURE. BELIEVE THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER DEVICE FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, AS WELL. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FOR THIS MODEL WAS IN THE UP POSITION AT IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT CAUSED BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER TO LURCH FORWARD, CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY DAMAGE TO BOTH PARTIES. DRIVER SUSTAINED BRAIN INJURY AND SPINAL INJURY AND IS STILL RECEIVING TREATMENT AND SURGERY FOR HIS INJURIES. PASSENGER IS ALSO RECEIVING ON-GOING TREATMENT FOR SPINAL AND KNEE INJURY SUSTAINED AS THE RESULT OF THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER AND AIR BAG FAILURE, AS WELL. *TR
Oct 19, 2014
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
DASH HAS CRACKS ALL OVER. NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. ONE OWNER, WELL MAINTAINED, ADULT FEMALE OWNER. *TR
Sep 08, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE UNSAFE POWER DOOR LOCK MECHANISM USED ON THE 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE (AND COUNTLESS OTHER VEHICLES THEY PRODUCE) I AM NOW ON MY FIFTH FAILURE. EVERY SINGLE POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED AND NOW IT'S STARTING ALL OVER AGAIN! THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD! IF YOU GET INTO A BAD WRECK AND THE POWER DOORS FAIL TO OPEN IT COULD BE A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH. EVERY SECOND COUNTS! I'LL BE GLAD TO GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THE CAR AND PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFO YOU NEED. *TR
Feb 20, 2014
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
IN AN ATTEMPT TO PARK THE CAR IN A PARKING LOT, THE CARE ACCELERATED UNINTENTIONALLY AND JUMPED ON TO THE CURB AND CRASHED INTO A TRUNK A TREE. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. DRIVER LIGHTLY INJURED. *TR
Dec 07, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I HIT A LARGE DEER, APPROXIMATELY 200 POUNDS, AT 45 MPH, DIRECT FRONT END CONTACT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHOLE FRONT HOOD, GRILLE, BOTH FRONT FENDERS, RADIATOR, HEADLIGHTS, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NO INJURY TO ME. RECEIVED MY CAR FROM THE BODY SHOP OCTOBER 25TH AND EVERYTHING LOOKED GREAT. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 800 MILES NOTICED A LITTLE BODY MISALIGNMENT AND ON THE 18TH OF OCTOBER I DROVE TO THE BODY SHOP TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT THE ALIGNMENT PROBLEM AND CHECK THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. THEY ARE WORKING ON THE BODY ISSUE, WHICH I COULD CARE LESS ABOUT, HOWEVER, AFTER DOING A SCAN OF THE CAR SYSTEMS, WITH THE HAND HELD SCANNER, THE AIR BAG WARNING IS NOT A SENSOR ISSUE DUE TO THE COLLISION WITH THE DEER, BUT IT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR/WIRING WHICH SHOULD BE A TOYOTA ISSUE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ONLINE, BUT I HAVE NOT SEEN A RE-CALL FROM TOYOTA, THE FIX FOR THIS SITUATION IS TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT AT A COST OF ABOUT $3400.00. MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS WHY DID THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOY AND NOW IS THE TOTAL AIR BAG SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING? *TR
Nov 20, 2013
STRUCTURE,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
TRAVELING EAST ON INTERSTATE 10 WEST OF TONOPAH, AZ , FELT VIBRATION AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SUFFERED A PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION. TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH SPARE AND TRIP CONTINUED FOR ANOTHER 30 MILES WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SUFFERED A COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING NEARLY $1600 DOLLARS DAMAGE IN AND AROUND THE WHEEL WELL. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE FR380 P215/60R16 WITH LESS THAN 25,000 MILES. SUBSEQUENT CHECK OF TIRES INDICATED THAT THE TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED. TIRES HAD BEEN ROTATED AND CHECKED ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH OIL CHANGES. *TR
Jun 24, 2013
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A TWO-MINUTE DELAY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, HE NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE BOOT WAS LEAKING AND THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 117,794. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 119,276.
Jan 18, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
2006 SOLARA WAS DRIVEN BY MY SON WHO WAS FOUND DEAD IN A CANAL ON 1/28/08 BY A PASSERBY. THE CAR HAD THE TENDENCY TO HAVE THE FLOOR MAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE RIDE UP, WHICH I WAS USED TO AS IT WAS MY CAR. THEREFORE, I SUSPECT THE FLOOR MAT RODE UP ONTO ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING CAR TO BE UNABLE TO STOP WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS FOUND UPSIDE DOWN WITH THE CAR IN PARK WITH THE KEYS REMOVED IN 4' OF WATER WITH MY ONLY CHILD LAYING FACE DOWN IN THE WATER DEAD. SINCE THE RECALL CAME AFTER HIS DEATH, THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN SALVAGED AND NOT ABLE TO HAVE PROOF TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *TR
Nov 15, 2011
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 45 MPH AND ABOVE OR WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER TO REPLACE THE STEERING KNUCKLE AND WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, SHE NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHT COVER APPEARED TO BE EXTREMELY FOGGY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO CLEAN THE HEADLIGHT COVER WITH A SPECIAL CHEMICAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,000.
Jun 13, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TWICE BLACK FOAM MATERIAL EMITS FROM HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS STAINING CLOTHING, AND GETTING IN EYES CAUSING IRRITATION AND BLURRED VISION. SECOND TIME THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *TR
Feb 16, 2011
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA, SLE, 6 CYL. ENG., AUTOMATIC, SUNROOF. I WAS DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE MALL, SLOWING DOWN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. AS I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE TO PARK, IT WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND MY ENGINE SURGED LOUDLY, HITTING THE PARKED CAR IN FRONT OF ME ABOUT 9-12 FEET OUT OF IT'S SPACE. I FRANTICALLY TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL TO MY LEFT, JUMPED A CURB, WENT THROUGH A FEW BUSHES AND HIT A TREE WHICH STOPPED MY CAR. I TURNED MY KEY OFF, PLACED IT IN PARK AND THREW MY KEYS ON TO THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS CAR CAUSED THE CRASH. I HAVE NEVER FELT ANYTHING SO STRANGE AS I COULD NOT STOP THIS CAR WITH THE BRAKE. IT HAPPENED IN ONLY ABOUT 4 SECONDS. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER, AS I DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE IT. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL IT IS FIXED BY TOYOTA. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH MY CAR EXCEPT SOME HESITATION IN MOVING FAST INTO TRAFFIC. TOYOTA SENT AN INSPECTOR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK OUT THE CAR ON 8/17/10. I CALLED TO SEE WHAT THE RESULTS WERE AND THEY SENT A MESSAGE BY A SECRETARY THAT NOTHING WAS ABNORMAL AND IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE. I WILL NOT ALLOW MY INSURANCE TO PAY FOR THE PHYSICAL DAMAGE UNTIL TOYOTA FIXES THE BRAKE/ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I AM LUCKY THAT I, OR SOMEONE ELSE DIDN'T GET KILLED OR HURT. NEXT TIME IT COULD BE DIFFERENT. THIS CRASH WAS NOT MY FAULT! IF ALL THE OTHER CARS HAD THESE PROBLEMS, WHY DO THEY FEEL THE SOLARA ISN'T INCLUDED? MAYBE, THIS IS THE FIRST OF MANY SOLARA'S. I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT TOYOTA DOESN'T RESPOND TO CUSTOMER'S BETTER. ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS FIX IT AND IT'S OVER. I'M NOT SO CONFIDENT IN ANY OF THEIR PRODUCTS AS OF NOW. I DIDN'T REALIZE SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME STORY, THEY ALL CAN'T BE LYING! THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME SEND IN THIS COMPLAINT. I'M SURE I WILL HAVE A FIGHT ON MY HANDS. *TR
Aug 18, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE A LATE 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT HAS STANDARD STEREO OPTION WITH CD AND WITH VOLUME AND CHANNEL SELECTION ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE NOTICED AT LEAST TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS THE STEREO TURNS ON BY ITSELF. I TYPICALLY DO NOT LISTEN TO THE MUSIC AND KEEP THE RADIO OFF. *TR
Aug 11, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A VEHICLE FIRE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND SAW A WOMAN SCREAMING THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER, JUMPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *JB
Jun 23, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY--ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL /SERIOUS INJURY. OREGONLIC 992 CVQ--OREGON STATE POLICE INVESTIGATED. *TR
Apr 10, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). I PURCHASE A 2006 CAMRY IN DEC. 2005. WITHIN WEEKS THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. JAN 2006 AS I ENTERED 290W IN NORTHBORO MA THE CAR ACCELERATED FROM 10MPH TO 80 +MPH WITHOUT WARNING. AS TRAFFIC WAS BUMPER TO BUMPER THE CAR SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF A SEMI TRAILER. WHEN THE CAR WAS REPAIRED OF COURSE I WAS TOLD I HAD STEPPED ON THE GAS NOT THE BRAKE. THIS WAS NOT TRUE!!! HOWEVER, HAVING NO OTHER EXPLANATION I ACCEPTED THE CAUSE. HOWEVER, AS MANY AS 2 DOZEN TIMES THE CAR ACCELERATED WHEN PARKING INTO A SPOT. I HAD BEEN INSTRUCTED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL IF THIS EVER HAPPENED AGAIN, AND I DID. I DROVE THE CAR FOR 3 YEARS, TOOK IT TO DEALERS, TRIED TO FILE A LEMON LAW COMPLAINT, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE FINALLY TRADED IN THE AUTO AND WANT TO RECOUP MY $4000.00 OF DEDUCTIBLES AND SURCHARGES THAT I PAID FOR NO FAULT OF MINE. HOW DO I DO THIS. [XXX] *TR
Mar 17, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES SUDDENLY, THEY CAUGHT AND THEN RELEASE AND CAUGHT AGAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE IT BOUGHT THREE TIMES AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE COMPUTER. THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. THE DEALER IS CHECKERED FLAG IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. WE HAVE THE PAPER ON THE REPAIRS. *TR
Mar 04, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I AM REPORTING 2 INSTANCES OF UNINTENDED THROTTLE ACCELERATION IN MY 2006 SOLARA. CIRCUMSTANCES IN BOTH CASES WERE SIMILAR. THE TWO CASES: (1) APPROXIMATELY NOVEMBER 1, 2009 -- I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT. I BRAKED TO MAKE A TURN WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED VIOLENTLY. STEPPING HARD ON THE BRAKE AND PULLING THE SHIFTER INTO N STOPPED THE ACCELERATION. THE CAR THEN OPERATED NORMALLY. (2) APPROXIMATELY DECEMBER 20, 2009 -- I WAS PULLING SLOWLY INTO A PARKING PLACE IN FRONT OF A POST OFFICE WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED VIOLENTLY. STEPPING HARD ON THE BRAKE AND PULLING THE SHIFTER INTO N STOPPED THE ACCELERATION. THE CAR THEN OPERATED NORMALLY. OBVIOUSLY I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ESPECIALLY WITH THE PUBLICITY AND RECALLS BUT UNDERSTAND THAT MY MODEL IS NOT ON RECALL. *TR
Feb 24, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED. TRIED TO SLOW AT AN INTERSECTION AND WHEN I HIT BRAKES, THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND I NARROWLY AVOIDED A HEAD ON CRASH! *TR
Feb 17, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA CAMERY. I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES EVERY SINCE I GOT THE CAR. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DON'T WORK THE WAY THAT THEY SHOULD. WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKE HARD LIKE YOU WOULD IN AN EMERGENCY THE CAR WILL NOT STOP AT ALL ITS AS IF THE BRAKES GO COMPLETELY OUT. BUT IF YOU PRESS THEM SLOWLY THEY WORK FINE. BUT IF YOU GIVE A QUICK PRESS THEY DON'T WORK. THIS HAS RESULTED IN ME ALMOST HAVING SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I DID HAVE AN ACCIDENT IN NOVEMBER 2006. WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES THEY COMPLETELY GAVE OUT AND I HIT SOMEONE FROM BEHIND. *TR
Feb 10, 2010
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
I CONTACTED TOYOTA AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE FLOOR MATS WITH THEIR TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES. I PURCHASED A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY (USED) IN JANUARY OF 2007. WHEN I EXPLAINED TO THE REPRESENTATIVE AT TOYOTA THAT MY FLOOR MAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE MOVES INVOLUNTARILY UNDER BOTH THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL, HE ASKED ME IF I HAD THE MAT ANCHORED CORRECTLY. I EXPLAINED THAT THERE WAS NO ANCHOR IN THE CARPETING OR A HOLE WHERE THERE MAY HAVE BEEN ONE. I FURTHER ADVISED THERE WAS NO HOLE IN THE MAT FOR AN ANCHOR. THE REP SOUNDED SURPRISED AT THIS AND TOOK DOWN MY INFORMATION. THE REP TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD HEAR BACK FROM TOYOTA AND TO REMOVE MY MATS AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE RECENT SAFETY ISSUES. I NEVER HEARD BACK FROM TOYOTA AND THERE HAS BEEN NO UPDATE ON THIS SITE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR MISSING MAT ANCHORS ON THE CARPETS. *TR
Jan 23, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY 2006 CAMRY RANAWAY ON RT 290 WEST WHEN IT WAS A FEW MONTHS OLD FOLLOWING THE REPLACEMENT OF AN OXYSENDOR AND INSTALLATION OF TOYOTA FLOOR MATS. I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR AS IT ENTERED THE HIGHWAY AND THUS I REARENDED A SEMI WHO NEVER EVEN KNEW THAT I HIT HIM. YET, GREATER THAN 2000.00 OF DAMAGE HAPPENED TO MY AUTO. I HAVE PAID NEARLY 3000.00 IN PENALTIES FOR AN ACCIDENT WHICH I HAD NO CONTROL OVER. FROM THENCE, I WAS TOLD TO PUT MY CAR IN NEUTRAL WHEN I STOPPED AT LIGHTS ETC. IT TRIED TO RUNAWAY AT LEAST 20 TIMES SPORADICALLY.. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALERS WHO TOLD ME THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. I TRIED TO FILE A LEMON LAW. IT WAS 3 YRS OF DRIVING IN ?!@#$% NEVER KNOWING WHAT COULD HAPPEN NEXT. I HAVE WITNESSES. *TR
Sep 30, 2009
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA CAMERY V6 AND IT HAS MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION DOESN'T PROPERLY CHANGE GEARS. THE CAR DRIVES SLOWER THAN A CAR WITH A V4 ENGINE. IT SEEMS TO STALL FOR A FEW SECONDS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GEARS. I'VE TAKEN IT THE DEALER 4 TIMES. CURRENTLY THIS CAR ONLY HAS 12,000 MILES AND THE DEALER CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION ONCE. WHEN I CAME BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE CAR IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. I'VE GONE INTO ARBITRATION WITH TOYOTA AND THEY CLAIM THAT THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS CAR. *TR
Dec 24, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,TIRES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE TURN SIGNAL, BUT THE CLICKING SOUND WAS NOT LOUD ENOUGH. THE CONTACT IS ALSO UNABLE TO SEE THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHING ON THE DASHBOARD OR INDICATE WHEN THE FLASHING STOPS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SINCE MARCH OF 2006. THE VEHICLE WAS ALIGNED AND THE TIRES WERE ROTATED ON TWO OR THREE OCCASIONS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 29,800 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14. UPDATED 02/01/08 UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR
May 31, 2007
VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA CONVERTIBLE WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 12,953 . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN A CRASH ON MARCH 27, 2007 THE DRIVER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE COULD NOT SEE OUT OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR BECAUSE THE HEAD REST WAS TOO BIG. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THE CONTACT STATED TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO SEE IF HE COULD GET THE HEADREST TAKEN OFF OR REPLACED WITH SMALLER ONE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE HEADREST COULD NOT BE REMOVED OR REPLACED.*AK UPDATE 05/04/07*TR\UPDATED 08/08/07. *JB
Apr 10, 2007
STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*- THE CONTACT NOTICED A RATTLE AND HEARD SQUEAKY NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DASH AND CENTER CONSOLE OF THE 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY ON THE DAY OF PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE WILL DECELERATE WHILE DRIVING AND VIBRATE WHEN FIRST TURNED ON. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DASH AFTER KEEPING THE VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT SEE ANY WORK WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE STILL OCCURRED . THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE 4 - 5 TIMES TO THE DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE 23 2006. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY GIVING 23 MILES PER GALLON, NO WAY NEAR THE 40 MILES PER GALLON ADVERTISED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30 MILES , AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,200 MILES.*AK
Jan 29, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
2006 CAMRY PROBLEM 1: -- SYMPTOM: WHEN FILLING UP THE TANK AND SETTING THE GAS PUMP HANDLE TO AUTOMATICALLY FILL THE TANK, (I.E., SETTING THE SWITCH ON THE HANDLE), CANNOT BE DONE (THE PUMP SWITCH POPS). (THIS PROBLEM REPEATED AT MULTIPLE DIFFERENT STATIONS OVER SEVERAL CONSECUTIVE FILL-UPS.) AFTER A DIAGNOSTIC, THE DEALER SAID THE CANISTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ANOTHER GAS STATION ATTENDANT SAID THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM ON MANY LATE MODEL CAMRYS (HIS STATION IS DOWN THE BLOCK FROM A DEALER SO HE SAYS HE HAS SEEN A FEW OF THESE), CAUSED WHEN THE TANK IS OVERFILLED AND FLOODING GAS INTO THE CANISTER, RUINING IT, AND ULTIMATELY CAUSING THE FILL-UP PROBLEMS DESCRIBED ABOVE. ITS SCHEDULED TO BE FIXED TOMORROW, BUT WONDERING IF THIS IS A DESIGN/PRODUCT DEFECT, THAT WILL REOCCUR IN THE FUTURE (ESP AFTER THE WARRANTY ENDS.) PLEASE DO NOT ADVISE TO NOT OVERFILL THE TANK, FOR 2 REASONS: 1) I LIVE IN NJ, WHERE ONLY STATION ATTENDANTS ARE LEGALLY ALLOWED TO FILL THE TANK, SO I HAVE LITTLE/NO CONTROL OVER IT. 2) THIS SHOULD NOT EVER BE A PROBLEM, IN GENERAL, EVEN IF THE TANK IS OVERFILLED AND GAS GUSHES ONTO THE GROUND. PROBLEM 2: WINDSHIELD CONSTANTLY FOGS UP; NEED TO USE DEFROSTER IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER, ESP RAINING. I HAD THIS PROBLEM ON MY 84 COROLLA; BIG PAIN. PROBLEM 3: SOMEWHAT JERKY RIDE, NOTICED WHEN COASTING TO A STOP, AT APPROX 5-15 MPH, THEN THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNS GREEN, AND START TO PRESS THE GAS, THE CAR JERKS AND LUNGES; SEEMS TO ME THAT ITS TRYING TO FIND THE RIGHT GEAR, THEN IT DOES, AND THIS HAPPENS. THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS ME, BUT OTHER DRIVERS OF MY CAR NOTICED THE SAME THING. DEALER SAID THAT THE CAR IS PROGRAMMED TO ADJUST TO THE DRIVER'S HABITS (COMPUTERS!!), AND MAY BE CONFUSED WHEN DRIVERS CHANGE, EXHIBITING THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Jun 07, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING PAST A ROADSIDE RADAR CHECK, THE DISPLAY READ SLOWER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE STEEL WHEELS; THEY CAUSE AN INACCURATE READING WITH THE SPEEDOMETER. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THE SPEEDOMETER COULD BE FALSE UP TO 8 PERCENT, AFTER HAVING A RADAR TEST, IT WAS DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS OFF BY 9 PERCENT.
May 05, 2006
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2006 CAMRY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND IGNITION KEY REFUSED TO TURN. *TS *NM
Mar 20, 2006
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
2006 TOYOTA SOLARA DEVELOPED VARIOUS PROBLEMS.*MR THE CONSUMER RENTED THE VEHICLE WHEN HE DISCOVERED THE PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD REST WHICH PROTRUDED FROM THE BACK SEAT RESTRICTING THE ALREADY TINY REAR WINDOW. WHEN BACKING FROM ANY PARKING SPACE, WITH THE TOP UP, T HE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE PEDESTRIANS . THE VEHICLE HAD A 4-8 SECOND DELAY WHEN AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO A HIGHER GEAR. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BECAME STUCK. THE LCD GAUGES CAN'T BE SEEN WHEN DRIVING IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT.*JB
Jul 26, 2005
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The 2006 TOYOTA Camry currently has 427 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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