2007 TOYOTA Camry Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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3612
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
369 complaints
Twice: once in August and most importantly 09/07/2024 was slowing down to stop at a dry cleaners when the car reved up and accelerated forward. I continued to apply brakes all the way to the floor and couldn’t get it to stop, so ran into the businesses’s van. USAA paidfor repairs to both, but due to fears for my safety and life and those of others, I have not driven it since. I have had it towed for repairs and to be checked by an engineer sent by Toyota.and have had to rent or borrow or pay for rides up until now. The USAA sebt engineer came to check the car but decide the car was fine and Toyota would not offer help with replacement
Jan 10, 2026
The instrument panel goes black while driving in daylight. Seems to be a non issue at night. You can not tell what speed you are traveling, if the car is running hot or how much gas is in the tank. Appears to be a major problem by searching for solutions. Many solutions have already been tried but seems to not fix the issue. Could be dangerous not knowing how fast / slow you are traveling. If you search this issue on [XXX] , you will see many owners have this same issue. I just purchased this car so do not know how long it has been an issue. Previous owner did not disclose this issue to me. I reached out to him but he has not contacted me back. I did buy it as is so there's that. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Apr 11, 2024
I was driving along and without warning the speedometer became erratic and then went to zero. As I was moving on a main road (limited access) I could not safely stop right away. Several other items on the instrument panel began to operate erratically. (These other items would not be considered safety items) Before reaching an exit or other safe place the speedometer began to operate again. I got off on a general main street and all seemed OK In a few minutes the problem returned and the speedometer went to zero again after becoming erratic first. I CAN NOT TRUST THE SPEED READING On a regular road or any road I may be driving to fast for some limiting condition or posting and not realize it. i AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS. This has happened several times and then goes away but I can not trust the reading
Aug 22, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the mechanic was not able to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Jul 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle independently lunged forward while his foot was on the brake pedal and shifting gears without warning. The contact also stated that the failure would occur upon attempting to park the vehicle also while his foot was on the brake pedal and shifting gears. The contact stated that the failure was random and that the RPM's would rev up during the failure. The contact stated that upon his own investigation and inspection of the vehicle, he linked the failure to a worn throttle position sensor. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Aug 05, 2021
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STRUCTURE
317 complaints
My 2007 Toyota Camry has a severely melted and sticky dashboard, a known manufacturing defect (Program ZE6). The surface has become highly reflective, creating a blinding sun glare on the windshield that significantly obstructs my visibility while driving, posing an immediate safety hazard. Additionally, the melting material releases pungent chemical fumes (VOCs) in the cabin, causing respiratory discomfort and health concerns. Despite being a documented safety defect, Toyota refused a goodwill repair because the initial warranty program has expired. A safety defect that impairs driver vision should not have an expiration date.
Mar 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact had received notification of the Toyota Warranty Enhancement Program – ZE6. The contact stated that gradually over time the dashboard had started peeling and cracking. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was advised to be patient for the parts to become available. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Jan 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured and was previously replaced under Toyota Campaign Number: ZE6. The contact stated that the new dashboard was sticky and melting, causing a reflection on the windshield, which reduced the driver's ability to see the roadway. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
Oct 17, 2024
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor had separated and detached. The contact stated that a new sun visor was purchased online however, the contact was unable to install the part due to a significant amount of dried glue. The contact attempted to scrape off the glue but was unable to remove the glue. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, who made the same assessment and informed the contact that the new sun visor could not be installed. The contact stated that the vision of the roadway and the traffic lights were significantly reduced or impaired while driving on a sunny day due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Jan 09, 2024
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard had started melting due to high humidity. The defect had caused a glare and obstructed the view of the driver while driving. Additionally, the surface of the dashboard was sticky to the touch. The contact called the dealer and was informed of an Extended Warranty program related to the failure. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
Sep 15, 2023
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ENGINE
306 complaints
I purchased my 2007 Toyota Camry brand new. Since early ownership, the vehicle has suffered from excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota acknowledged this issue and performed major engine repairs at a Toyota dealership, including replacing pistons and piston rings under their oil consumption program, but the defect continued. The vehicle continues to consume approximately 1.5 quarts of oil every 1–2 months. This defect affects engine reliability and long-term safety. Despite these repairs, the oil consumption problem was never resolved. I was instructed by Toyota to track the amount of oil I was forced to purchase and was told I would be reimbursed. I complied, but Toyota never reimbursed me. I have an extensive repair history with Toyota. A Toyota dealership technician informed me that my repair history is unusually extensive and described it as a “book” in Toyota’s system. The vehicle continues to consume excessive oil, requiring frequent top-offs that pose a risk of engine failure if not constantly monitored. Toyota has failed to permanently correct a known defect despite repeated repair attempts. I believe this is a widespread defect affecting 2007 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine and request NHTSA review this matter.
Dec 22, 2025
Engine—was told by dealership that we needed a new motor because of lack of oil in engine - had not seen oil drips or any smoking out of muffler. No lights on dashboard. Only been serviced by dealership. Told us; we needed to keep check and add oil as needed until we decided on a new motor or trade. Either is not a good option because of expense. We are probably going to bite the bullet and have to trade with not being able to get much out of trade because of this. The car is in very good condition, no wrecks and had hoped we were to get more mileage. We keep check and add oil. Know this is just a complaint, but am sure others had same problem.
Apr 24, 2025
Excessive engine oil consumption. Penske Toyota of Downey would Not fix my car when I took it in. I received a letter from Corporate Toyota. I also received a letter on the sticky dash board. They replaced the dash board but, they would Not fixed my engine problem. I took their word for it and now I have to check my oil often and keep oil in my trunk. I never get an oil warning light. I just have to make sure by checking it often. Penske refused to fix my car, they told me it was normal for my car to lose oil. I was made aware of both problems back to back by Corporate Toyota but Penske said no. No problem here according to them. So… the problem just got worst and worst over time.
Dec 15, 2024
The problem that I have is the same as the one I years ago. There was a recall on 2007 Toyota Camrys for oil consumption. At the time I waws never getting the maintenance indicator because the engine would run low on oil before I needed an oil change. I am having the same problem again. The car is not leaking oil. It's consuming oil. I now must drive around with extra oil in the trunk in case the oil is low. I have been a Toyota owner since 1986. I have always thought of Toyota as being one of the most reliable cars on the road. I have taken the car to the dealer near me (Toyota South Morrow, GA). Of course they do not want to further investigate this problem further. But I am sure is the problem. My mechanic also agrees that this is likely the problem.? What component failed? Engine / Oil How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car could stop at any time with engine failure, blown gaskets, etc. The problem is easily reproduce every oil change. Toyota Dealership has reviewed the problem. Now the consumption is so bad I have to check the oil every 2 weeks. The low oil indicator does not come on. Is there another recall possible if this first recall doesn't fix the problem permanently.
Oct 26, 2024
UNKNOWN The engine simply started cluttering one day and gave in. The car has relatively low mileage. Toyota engines are expected to last > 200,000 miles
May 08, 2024
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VISIBILITY
302 complaints
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Nov 19, 2025
THE DASHBOARD ON MY CAMRY IS MELTING CAUSING A STICKY RESIDUE. MY SAFETY CONCERN IS WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, SUN CAUSES A GLARE ON TO THE WINDSHIELD PREVENTING ME FROM SEEING ANY ON COMING TRAFFIC, OR OBJECTS. WITHOUT CLEAR VISIBILITY DRIVING THIS CAR HAS CAUSED ME SEVERAL NEAR HEAD ON COLLISIONS WITH ONGOING TRAFFIC. DRIVING THIS CAR I PURCHASED SCARES ME THAT THIS IS ISSUE WILL CAUSE ME AN ACCIDENT WHICH COULD TAKE MY LIFE OR SOMEONE ELSE ON ROAD I MAY HIT. TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE DASH ISSUE YEARS PRIOR BUT ONLY FIXED SOME OF THIS DEFECTED DASHES BY CREATING A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. IF THE PROBLEM WAS PRESENT OR KNOWN IT WAS REPLACEABLE WITH IN THEIR WINDOW OF TIME, THEY WILL NOT MAKE THEIR DEFECTED DASH CORRECT. I REALIZE OVER TIME ALL COMPONENTS OF A CAR HAVE WEAR AND TEAR. THIS IS NOT THAT ISSUE AT ALL. THIS IS A ISSUE OF A DASH BEING USED THAT HAS A CHEMICAL WHILE IN SUN MELTS. THERE WAS TWO PRIOR CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AND TO PREVENT A RECALL AND NOTIFYING ALL OWNERS OF THIS DEFECT AND CORRECTING IT FOR THE SAFETY OF DRIVERS IN THEIR PRODUCT BUT ALSO DRIVERS IN OTHER AUTOS WHICH ARE NOW AT DANGER IF THIS VIABILITY CAUSES A CAMRY DRIVER TO COLLIDE WITH THEIR AUTO. THIS DEFECT EFFECTS ALL DRIVERS ON THE HIGHWAY NOT JUST THE TOYOTA DRIVERS. I HAVE BEEN TO AND CALLED TOYOTA SEVERAL TIMES PERTAINING TO THIS ISSUE AND MY FEAR OF DRIVING. I HAVE SIMPLY BEEN ABLE TO GET NO RECOURSE FOR THIS DEFECT. I AM VERY AWARE OF THE COST TO FIX THIS DEFECT HOWEVER I FEEL THE COST OF EVERY LIFE REPLACING THIS DASH SAVES IS WORTH WELL MORE THAN THE COST TO REPLACE THE DEFECTED DASH. I PLEAD FOR YOU TO INVESTIGATE A HUGE PROBLEM & THE TRAP INVOLVED WITH THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT TOYOTA IMPLEMENTED VERSUS RECALLING THE DASHBOARDS, GETTING THEM OFF THE ROAD TO MAKE HIGHWAY DRIVING SAFER FOR NON TOYOTA OWNERS SIMPLY DRIVING & OWNERS WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY PAY WITH THEIR LIFE. THANKS
Jun 09, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTDOORS, THE SUNLIGHT CAUSED THE DASHBOARD TO MELT. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A GLOSS THAT REFLECTED FROM THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFLECTION IN THE WINDSHIELD MADE THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. STOKES BROWN TOYOTA OF HILTON HEAD (100 FORDING ISLAND RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910, (888) 994-0079) WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A WARRANTY REPAIR WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THE DEADLINE HAD BEEN EXCEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. *TT
Jan 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR FRACTURED AND FELL DOWN, BLOCKING THE CONTACT VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Aug 13, 2015
THE SUN VISOR BROKE WHEN I WAS USING IT WHILE THE SUN WAS COMING DOWN. IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE THE SUN BLINDS YOU. TOYOTA DOES NOT PRODUCE RELIABLE CARS LIKE THEY USED TO. *TR
Apr 08, 2015
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SERVICE BRAKES
274 complaints
ABS and VSC lights on the dash have been flashing on and off for the last few years. They always went off after flashing. 2 weeks ago they both flashed on and the warning message "Check VSC System" came on with a loud buzzing whine. Now they will not go off. The brake pedal pulses back when applied and felt very hard. It took the car a long time to stop which is a safety danger. Took it to an independent mechanic and he diagnosed that the ABS system has failed. He also mentioned that Toyota issued several Customer Support Notices to repair or replace the unit but I did not get them even though I am the only owner and still resides at the same address. He gave me the notices and I went to a Toyota dealer but it refuse to provide any warranty work and wanted to charge me for another diagnosis, stating the notices had long expired.
May 17, 2025
Error code C1391 Multiple warning lights like VSC, brakes, check engine, hybrid system failure. Vehicle has been repaired at Dublin Toyota dealership under recall several years ago and the vehicle has failed again with the same fault.
Nov 18, 2023
The ABS brake actuator, part 44510-30270, initially failed in January of 2021 while traveling on the highway from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The VSC (vehicle stability control system) message appeared accompanied by multiple warning lights, followed by severely limited braking ability which endangered my family during high speed traffic on the 5 freeway. I purchased a used actuator on eBay immediately, it lasted not quite 2 years (it's 2023), it has now failed. I recently purchased a new used actuator pump again, and it has failed immediately. There is obviously a design flaw with this part, yet YOU (NHTSA) and Toyota refuse to address it properly. There is no reason why this device has not been recalled other than negligence. You need to reopen this case, and force Toyota to recall this part before someone is injured or worse!
Nov 14, 2023
My ABS isn’t working properly prohibiting me to drive safely. The ABS module had a recall but it had yet to be repaired and replaced. I need help. Thank you!
Sep 02, 2023
I was driving on a residential street and my brake pedal got stiff and then got soft and I couldn't stop. I pushed the pedal hard and almost hit the car in front of me and then I felt a hard clack and it felt like I was hit or like I hit something. A loud high pitched beep continuously sounded until I turned off the car. All of my dashboard lights came on. And a continuous winding sound is coming from the abs pump.
May 22, 2023
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POWER TRAIN
187 complaints
CAR CONTINUES TO SLIP AND REV UP DURING MANY UP-SHIFTS OR WHEN SLOWING DOWN. AFTER SOME TIME THAT IT HAS WARM ENOUGH IT WILL STOP DOING IT, BUT IT ALWAYS SLIPS AND REVS UP BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH SHIFT. ITS BEEN LIKE THIS FOR FEW YEARS NOW, BUT NO ONE HAD SHOWED UP WITH A RIGHT SOLUTION.
Dec 07, 2020
TRANSMISSION FAILS AFTER DRIVING IN REVERSE. GEARS CAN BE CHANGED WITH THE LEVER BUT TRANSMISSION DOESN'T ENGAGE THE GEARS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS OFF AND NO OTHER INDICATORS ARE PRESENT.
Nov 09, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ACROSS NEBRASKA (POSSIBLY JUST INSIDE WYOMING) HEADING TO COLORADO ON SUN JUNE 29TH, ON I-80 (VERY LONG, 80MPH SPEED-LIMIT HIGHWAY), MY CAMRY WITH 215,000 MILES SUDDENLY GAVE A 'CHECK HYBRID ENGINE' CODE, WHICH CAUSED THE GAS-PEDAL TO BE UNRESPONSIVE. THE CHECK ENGINE SYMBOL ALSO CAME ON. THE ELECTRONIC 'TRIP INFORMATION' DATA-GRAPHIC SHOWED MY HYBRID BATTERY WAS DOWN TO ONE PINK-LINE SUGGESTING LOW-POWER IN THE HYBRID BATTERY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SMOOTHLY. OVER THE COURSE OF TWO HOURS WAITING FOR A TOW-TRUCK THAT NEVER ARRIVED, I TURNED THE VEHICLE ON/OFF A FEW TIMES TO VERIFY THE ON-BOARD GPS FOR OUR LOCATION (ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WITHIN THE VEHICLE STILL WORKED). AT AROUND THE TWO HOUR WAITING-MARK, WHEN I TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON, THE 'CHECK HYBRID ENGINE' ALERT AND THE CHECK-ENGINE SYMBOL BOTH DISAPPEARED, & I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE ADDITIONAL 50+ MILES TO MY FINAL DESTINATION IN FORT COLLINS COLORADO. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP IN COLORADO & TWO CODES WERE REGISTERED: POAOF-204 - ENGINE FAILED TO START (?? THE VEHICLE ALWAYS 'STARTED' SO I'M NOT CLEAR ABOUT THIS CODE) AND P3190 - POOR ENGINE POWER. EVEN THOUGH I WAS ABLE TO LIMP THE VEHICLE AROUND FORT COLLINS, THE HYBRID BATTERY WOULD ONLY GET UP TO THREE CHARGE LINES (BLUE), WHICH ISN'T EVEN HALF-CHARGED, BEFORE TRICKLING BACK DOWN TO THE TWO OR EVEN ONE PINK-LINE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN-TRANSIT ON A CARRIER TRUCK TO MY HOME BACK IN BUFFALO, NY. THE VEHICLE'S ALWAYS BEEN RELIABLE TO THIS POINT, AND I HAVE HAD IT SINCE APPROXIMATELY 23,000 MILES (WHEN I TOOK IT OVER FROM MY FATHER). I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS THE SAME PROBLEM AFFECTING CERTAIN PRIUS MODELS (2011-2015) WHERE THE GAS ENGINE NO LONGER COMMUNICATES/CHARGES THE HYBRID ENGINE. THE VEHICLE PASSED NYS INSPECTION WITH AN OIL CHANGE IN JUNE 2020. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
Jul 07, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE WITH THE GEAR IN PARK, THE VEHICLE MOVED AND DROVE OVER THE OCCUPANT'S LEGS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED TWO BROKEN ANKLES, CUTS, AND BRUISES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Aug 31, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK INTO ANOTHER GEAR. IN ADDITION, WHILE REVERSING, THE GEAR FAILED TO CHANGE OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AGAIN TO SERVICE THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE CONDITION CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Oct 20, 2016
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
174 complaints
The dashboard is melting causing a glare in the windshield.
Aug 20, 2024
The Dash is melting causing a glare on the windshield which blocks my vision and is very dangerous.
Apr 02, 2024
The power strip on drivers door to roll up and roll down windows, lock and unlock car is broken. I know there was a recall but I never got that replaced. Toyota of Poway said it’s fine then it broke a year later.
May 22, 2023
In June 9, 2016 (NHTSA ID Number: 10111320) Toyota did a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result of heat or humidity. My 2009 Toyota Camry was taken to a Toyota dealership in September of 2016 and the malfunctioning dashboard was replaced. However, the dashboard is still melting. It was replaced with the same defective material.
Jan 30, 2023
I bought my 2007 Toyota Camry in May 2020 with approx. 77,000 mi. On or about 98,775 mi. all of a sudden my car started burning an extremely amount of oil. I would get my oil changed every 6 mo. like clockwork and after oil change just driving between every 900 & 1,200 mi. I am having to add nearly a full quart of oil, thank God I am the type person that checks my fluids periodically or I would have blown my engine! What is the point in me paying nearly $100. an oil change if I have to continuously be buying quarts of oil to be putting in my car every 1,000. miles? Someone told me that 2007 Camrys burn oil due to some kind of issue and that there was a recall around 2015, that all I need to do is take my car to dealership and that they mark something with a red marker or something to this effect and after driving 1,000. mi. that I take the car back to dealership & they check it again, if my car burns slot of o than they suppose to fix the problem! Well, I am tired of paying extreme amounts of money every 6 mo. for oil change and still have to be spending more money for more oil to have to be checking & adding more oil or I will eventually blow my entire engine if I don't! I took my vehicle to Toyota , & they said that the recall has been over yrs. ago? Well, I would imagine that this would be a life or death matter and therefore this particular recall HAS "NO" Expiration DATE! I need this issue resolved ASAP, I do not have over $2,000. to pay out of pocket Please, someone contact me with answers! I now have 114,000 mi.
Nov 20, 2022
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
136 complaints
Because of the sticky dash’s glare on the driver side windshield, I could not see the car ahead of me at all. I almost hit a car that was in front of me not because he had braked because we were both still in motion but the glare was directly in my line of vision. I just happened to put my hand up over the glare and saw there was actually a silver car in front of me and I was way to close to it. No accident occurred but it almost did and certainly could have injured me and/or my passengers. This has to be fixed! That scared me to death! I truly had no idea there was a car in front of me as I could NOT see it from the dash’s glare off the windshield.
Nov 07, 2024
I recently purchased a used car for my son who is a new driver. He complained to me that there is a bad glare coming from the dashboard that impairs his visibility of the road in front of him. I took the attached picture of the situation and clearly the glare significantly impacts visibility as I can barely distinguish the car just ahead of us. In researching the issue online, I found there was an opportunity for the previous owner to have the dashboard replaced but they did not or were not aware of it and now that timeframe is over. Considering the potential safety issue here, why isn't this a recall item? Is there an opportunity to extend or re-open the replacement window or other action by your agency to address this issue before a serious or even deadly accident were to occur?
May 16, 2023
The dashboard on the car has melted and caused reflection on the windshield impacting the visibility. I was unable to see the road due to the reflection caused by the melting and sticky dashboard on the windshield. My safety is at risk while driving due to the reflection and glare on the windshield. The smell from melting dashboard is also a concern for myself and family including the infant. The car is available for inspection and the concern can be reproduced.
Mar 01, 2023
The dash is very sticky and is putting a glare when driving toward the sun it is so bad you can’t see pedestrians walking on the road.
Feb 14, 2023
Dashboard is too reflective, has melted and is incredibly sticky. This has resulted in a glare off the windshield that shines back into the drivers eyes and compromises visibility.
Jul 10, 2022
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
120 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated and there was black exhaust smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Nov 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the oil level was extremely low. The contact stated that 2 to 3 quarts of engine oil were added to the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that a voicemail was left for the manufacturer however, the contact had not yet received a callback. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
Aug 05, 2022
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IS BLOWING WHITE POWDER (ALUMINUM OXIDE) WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING/HEAT IS COMING OUT OF THE VENTS. ONLINE RESEARCH POINTS OUT TO THE ANTI-MOLD, EXPERIMENTAL CODING THAT TOYOTA PUT ON THE EVAPORATOR FANS, AND THIS IS WHAT IS CAUSING THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, TOYOTA DOES NOT WANT TO ADMIT THIS CODING WAS PUT ON THE VEHICLES IN 2007, AND THERE IS NO OFFICIAL RECALL ABOUT THIS ISSUE. AT THE SAME TIME, THE LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO ALUMINUM OXIDE COULD LEAD TO LUNG DAMAGE. I WAS WONDERING WHAT CAN BE DONE IN A CASE LIKE THIS. PLEASE ADVISE. TOYOTA SAID THAT SINCE MY VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, ALL REPAIRS WOULD HAVE TO BE COVERED BY ME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVICE AND THOUGHT ON THE ISSUE. MY CASE NUMBER WITH THE TOYOTA IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 12, 2015
I HAD TO HAVE MY EVAPORATOR COIL REPLACED. THIS SEEMS TO ME TO BE A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING. *TR
Aug 28, 2014
1ST REPAIR: 2/17/2014: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SMOKING/STALLING: REPLACE WATER PUMP AND DRIVE BELT $539. 2ND REPAIR: 4/07/2014: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/ROUGH IDLE: REPLACE SPARK PLUGS AND #2 COIL, AIR FILTER $540. 3RD REPAIR: 4/04/2014: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/ROUGH IDLE/OVERHEATED: CRACKED HEAD GASKET, REPLACE THERMOSTAT, OIL VALVE, COOLANT, COIL PLUG CLIPS FOUND BROKEN FROM PREVIOUS REPAIR $1811 (OCCURRED WHILE ON A TRIP -STRANDED, 2 WEEKS W/O CAR DUE TO LOCATION OF REPAIR SHOP DUE TO BEING ON VACATION) 4TH REPAIR: 5/23/2014: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/STALLING: FOUND OIL LEAKING INTO SPARK PLUG TUBE SHORTING COIL; REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKET, SEALED SPARK PLUG TUBES $560 TOTAL REPAIR FROM 2/17 TO 5/23/2014 GRAND TOTAL: $3450 WE PURCHASED VEHICLE ON THE PRETENSE OF A VERY RELIABLE/LOW MAINTENANCE. VERY DISAPPOINTED AND NOT VERY LIKELY TO EVER RECOMMEND TOYOTA TO ANYONE. OUR QUESTION REMAINS............................CAN WE GET ANY REIMBURSEMENT. THE TOYOTAT SERVICE ADVISOR WAS SURPRISED THAT THE WATER PUMP, WHICH STARTED THIS FIASCO, FAILED WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE.
May 26, 2014
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
106 complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 144,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 291,510.
Sep 02, 2025
Instrument panel (dashboard) is sticky. Safety issue is sticky dashboard is throwing a glare up on windshield, making it harder to see thru windshield clearly. This happens at any time of daylight. This is a recognized Toyota manufacturing defect. Issue has been confirmed by local Toyota dealer and also Toyota customer service. No other inspection has been done. Problem began about 2018.
Jul 27, 2024
WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 CAMRY ON A TOWN HIGHWAY, I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. SMOKE STARTED TO FILL THE CABIN, AND I SAW A GLOWING FLAME WHERE THE SEAT WARMER BUTTON IS, ON THE CONSOLE. IMMEDIATELY, I TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER BUTTON. I LOOKED FOR A PLACE TO PULLOVER, HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND, SAW A LARGER FLAME AND BLACK SMOKE FILLED THE CAR. I PULLED OVER TO A SHELL STATION, CALLED 911, AND A MAN WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER SPRAYED THE NOW CONSIDERABLE FIRE BURNING . THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AFTER THE FIRE WAS OUT, AND THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR IS NOT REPAIRABLE. A TOW CAR BROUGHT IT HOME. THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL WHEN IT STARTED AND THEN ESCALATED QUICKLY. . MY QUESTION IS WHY DID THE FUSE NOT BLOW TO PREVENT THE FIRE? THANK GOD I WAS IN A TOWN NEAR A SERVICE STATION AND NOT ALONE ON AN ISOLATED ROAD. THE FIRE GREW VERY QUICKLY. THIS JUST HAPPENED THIS EVENING ON 11/19/19. IT WAS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE, AND IT WAS PRETTY FRIGHTENING HOW QUICKLY THE FIRE ESCALATED. I AM GOING TO CONTACT TOYOTA ABOUT THIS MALFUNCTION AS WELL. THE CASE # BY THE ST. JAMES PARISH SHERIFFF'S OFFICE IS SJP19002613. I CALLED 911 AND 4 POLICE CARS AND FIRE TRUCK WERE DEPLOYED AND CAME TO THE SCENE.
Nov 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE TRUNK BECAME AJAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Jan 24, 2019
THE BREAK LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ONE AND ALL GAUGES STOP WORKING AND JUST START JUMPING AROUND. THE AC DOESN'T WORK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS HAPPENS WHILE IDOL AND WHILE DRIVING. IF DRIVING, I CAN'T TELL HOW FAST I'M GOING BECAUSE THE GAUGES STOP WORKING. THIS HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES THEN GOES BACK TO NORMAL BUT SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY.
Aug 10, 2018
+ 101 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
94 complaints
My car has a mileage of about 178K and just recently got a "Check VSC System" which apparently affects brakes and also manages stability in case of hazardous road conditions. Across the internet, people also have reported the same issue and in some cases, people have had brakes locking up once this warning came up. Per a recall from Toyota, this is being fixed by the manufacturer only within a certain date and mileage and I dont fall into either of these criteria. The part itself is very expensive to afford right now...would be appreciative if the manufacturer can provide a way to fix this for a nominal cost or for free. Recall notices: https://testing-public.carmd.com/Tsb/Download/104574/T-CP-ZE1-A110-D
Jul 16, 2021
I GOT IN MY CAR TO GO TO WORK YESTERDAY MORNING AND MY CAR SPEAD UP TO FAST I WASNT ON MY GAS CUZ I LIVE IN A TOWN N HAVE A SHORT DRIVEWAY. SO I GO TO PUT ON MY BREAKS N I COULDN'T STOP ITS LIKE THERE WAS NO BRAKES. SO I LET OFF N SLAMED ON THEM AGAIN BEFOR I HIT THE ROAD N I STOPED BARRLY OUT IN THE ROAD. MY BREAK LIGHT THEN WAS ON. N IT STILL FELT LIKE I HAD NO BRAKES AT THE STOP SIGN. SO I PULLED OVER SHUT MY CAR OFF FOR 10 MINUTE N STARTED TO HEAD TO WORK. NOW MY BRAKES WAS TOUCHY BUT MY BREAK LIGHT WAS OFF. SO I MADE IT TO WORK AND WHEN I GOT IN MY CAR AFTER 7 HOURS IT WAS FINE LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. THERE HAS BEEN OTHER TIMES WHERE I HAVE LEFT WORK N MY CAR SWITCHES FROM BATTER TO GAS N IT SPEEDS UP BUT THIS TIME WAS DIFFERANT N MUCH FASTER IN SUCK A SHORT DISTANCE
Sep 24, 2020
ON MY 2007 CAMRY HYBRID, AS I WAS REVERSING, THE BRAKES ALL OF A SUDDEN ENGAGED, BRAKING SO HARD IT FELT LIKE I HIT SOMETHING. SOON AFTER, THE BRAKE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON, AND CHECK VSC SYSTEM DISPLAYED. VSC WARNING LIGHTS AND DISPLAY MESSAGE INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF AND TURN BACK ON ARBITRARILY.
Jul 18, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT A SPEED OF 35 MILES PER HOUR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" LIGHT TURNED ON MY DASHBOARD AND THE BRAKE OF THE CAR BECAME LOOSE. WHEN I TRY TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN BY APPLYING THE BRAKE, IT WOULDN'T LET ME DO SO. I WAS APPROACHING THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AND I HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE TOO HARD SO THAT THE CAR CAN STOP. FINALLY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP IT BY APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
May 09, 2018
MY TOYOTA CAMRY CE HAS A PROBLEM WITH DASH BOARD. ALL GAUGES GOES UP AND DOWN. I HAVE VIDEO. I TOOK IT TO MECHANIC AND BASE ON THE SCANNER EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT FINE. NO CODE INDICATOR. THERE ARE MANY FORUMS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM PEOPLE ARE ENCOUNTERING. THIS PROBLEM MUST BE A RECALL. IT DOES IT WHILE I'M DRIVING.
Oct 11, 2017
+ 89 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
89 complaints
The airbag warning light comes on at times constantly and occasionally intermittently. The connection under both front seats has been checked and found secured.
Nov 22, 2025
Heard a pop while driving and the side airbag cover doesn’t properly stay in place
Aug 18, 2025
I have been in an accident on [XXX] at this location [XXX] . I was driving the Toyota Camry 2007 model car. So my car got with another car. From the accident my front of the car got damaged heavily, even though the airbags didn't deployed. So my chest got hit with steering and had a neck injury INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Oct 09, 2024
Driving around a curve in the highway at about 50 MPH. Truck came into the lane. Driver panicked and pulled to the edge of the lane, lost control of the car. Car spun and both the front end and back end hit a concrete barrier. No airbags deployed. Impact hard enough to lose both fenders and unable to open two of the doors.
Aug 18, 2021
MY CAR HAS BEEN DRIVING NORMALLY. I KEEP UP WITH MAINTENANCE. I TURNED ON THE CAR AND STARTED DRIVING LIKE NORMAL. NO LIGHTS WERE ON. AS I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURNED ON. IT HAS NOT TURNED OFF SINCE.
Oct 28, 2020
+ 84 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
67 complaints
ABS Module failure. This system keeps crashing despite having replaced the issue before. Please force Toyota to do a recall
Feb 24, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ABS ENGAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. GREEN'S TOYOTA OF LEXINGTON (630 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (859) 254-5751) DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL ACCUMULATOR LEAKAGE AND THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Mar 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE REVERSING WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND SUDDENLY JERKED TO A HALT WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. ..UPDATED 07/20/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER FIXED THE VEHICLE, UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 07/26/16.*JB UPDATED 08/01/16.*JB UPDATED 08/16/16*LJ UPDATED 08/22/16.*JB
Jan 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE STOPPING DISTANCE ALSO INCREASED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT AIR WAS LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE OR REACH A COMPLETE STOP, THE CONTACT WOULD FEEL THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATE. THERE WAS ALSO A CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000. UPDATED 09/16/14*LJ UPDATED 1/16/15 *JS
Aug 05, 2014
+ 62 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
61 complaints
I HAVE BEEN CHANGE OIL BY TOYOTA DEALER, REGULARLY ON AND OFF, SINCE BLAND NEW. BUT ONCE A WHILE, I TOOK DIFFERENT SHOP TO CHANGE PARTS. ABOUT 2012 I LEARN THAT I HAVE PROBLEM WITH STRUT, WHEN I WAS REPLACING TIRES. SO I WENT BACK AND I COMPLAIN ABOUT THE STRUT TO KEARNY MESA TOYOTA, SAN DIEGO, BUT THEY TOLD ME IT IS STILL OKAY TO DRIVE AS IT IS, BUT ABOUT 2014, I STARTING HAVING PROBLEM WITH MY TIRES, SO I WENT TO TOYOTA POWAY, THEY TOLD ME I NEED TO REPLACE STURT ALONG WITH TIRES, SO I REQUEST TO REPLACE STRUT AND TIRES AND THEY CALLED ME THE BEARING NEED TO BE REPLACE AS WELL. I WAS REALLY MAD AND I CONTACT THE TOYOTA, AND KEARNY MESA TOYOTA CONTACT ME THEY WILL REPLACE BEARING FOR ME. NOW AFTER 2 AND HALF YEARS WITH A LITTLE OVER 20K MILE ON THE VEHICLE IT STARTED TO HAVING STRUT LEAK PROBLEM AGAIN. I CONTACT THE TOYOTA POWAY, THEY TOLD ME I NEED TO REPLACE STRUT NEED TO REPLACE AGAIN. I CONTACTED THE TOYOTA AND THEY DON'T WANT TO HELP THIS TIME.
Jul 20, 2017
DRIVING DOWN A HILL AFTER LEAVING HOME, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SWERVED BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY ALMOST CHANGING LANES. AFTERWARD, IT WOBBLED SIDE TO SIDE AND UP ROCKED UP AND DOWN AS I LIMPED IT HOME AT VERY LOW SPEED. THE LOWER RIGHT REAR CONTROL ARM, THE ONE THAT CAN BE ADJUSTED, WAS EXTENDED CAUSING THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO BE COCKED INWARDLY AT THE LEADING SIDE OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE. A WEEK OR SO LATER, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER, 10340 SW CANYON RD, BEAVERTON, OR 97005, (503) 643-9446. THEY REPORTED THE LONG THREADED ADJUSTING SLEEVE HAD ITS THREADS STRIPPED AND THE PART FAILED. THIS SHOP HAD LAST INSPECTED THE CAR IN AUGUST OF 2016 DURING A TIRE ROTATION. THEY PERFORMED A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF A SET OF TIRES IN ABOUT PRIOR TO THAT. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE CONDITION AS I DISCOVERED IT ON MY PHONE. I CAN E-MAIL OR TEXT THEM SEPARATELY. AT PRESENT, I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DOWNLOAD THEM INTO MY COMPUTER TO INCLUDE THEM WITH THIS REPORT. I HAVE INSTRUCTED LES SCHWAB TO KEEP THE PART FOR ME. THEY WILL REPAIR AND ALIGN THE CAR TODAY OR TOMORROW. I WILL TAKE THE PART TO BEAVERTON TOYOTA FOR INSPECTION WHEN THE WORK IS COMPLETE. THERE WAS NO INCIDENT, ACCIDENT, ABNORMAL CURB CONTACT, ETC. WITH THE CAR. THE CAR'S MILEAGE IS 177+K. AFTER I DETERMINED THE CAR NEEDED REPAIR, I KEPT IT AT HOME UNTIL I COULD INSPECT IT AND DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO LES SCHWAB TODAY.
Nov 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC OBSERVED THAT THE STRUTS LEAKED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT STRUTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WERE LEAKING OIL. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FRONT STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Sep 16, 2015
I AM CONTACTING YOU TO REPORT THE ISSUE I AM HAVING WITH MY TOYOTA CAMRY. I HAD TO SPEND ~$2,500 TO REPLACE ALL FOUR STRUTS WITH ONLY 36,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN ON A WELL MAINTAINED CAR (I FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REGULARLY) AT SUCH A LOW MILEAGE. THIS ISSUE CAN MAKE DRIVING HAZARDOUS SINCE IT WILL IMPACT BREAKS AND TRACTION. I HAD THE MAINTENANCE DONE IN NOV 2014 AT MY REGULAR DEALERSHIP IN GREEN BROOK, NJ AND ALSO GOT THE CAR INSPECTED FOR NY REGISTRATION RENEWAL IN MARCH 2015. BOTH ASSESSMENTS REPORTED THAT EVERYTHING WAS OK WITH THE CAR. HOWEVER, DURING MY VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON JULY 3RD 2015, I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE ALL FOURS STRUTS, A TOTAL COST OF ~$2500. I HAVE DRIVEN ONLY ~ 2,000 MILES BETWEEN MY TWO VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS COMPLETELY STOCKED TO HEAR THIS. WHEN I RESEARCHED ONLINE, I SAW SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT STRUT ISSUE AT LOW MILEAGE WITH 2007 CAMRY. AND IT IS NOT A NORMAL SITUATION FOR STRUTS TO LEAK AT SUCH A LOW MILEAGE. BEING A RESPONSIBLE DRIVER, I HAVE GOTTEN ALL THE REPAIRS DONE. HOWEVER, THIS APPEARS TO AN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AND NOT JUST MY CAR. AND POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE MODEL/PART. I AM HOPING THAT YOU WILL LOOK INTO THIS AND HELP IDENTIFY WHETHER TOYOTA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. NOT EVERY PERSON WITH THIS ISSUE WILL BE WILLING TO SPEND SUCH A HEFTY AMOUNT TO GET APPROPRIATE REPAIRS DONE IMMEDIATELY. AND MANY MAY NOT EVEN REALIZE THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN NOT JUST FOR THE OWNERS BUT ALSO OTHERS.
Jul 09, 2015
+ 56 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
60 complaints
The 2007 Toyota Camry has a manufacturing defect related to sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. Toyota sent me a warranty notice for an extension for 10 years from the date of first use of the vehicle, which they determined was the date that I purchased the vehicle on July 31, 2007. In 2013, I took the vehicle to a Toyota dealer, however, they refused to replace the dashboard because, in their opinion, it was not sufficiently compromised. However, now, years later, the dashboard has become very sticky and reflective. It produces a glare into the windshield, impairing vision, which is now a safety issue due to the manufacturer defect. This defect could cause serious injury and death. On August 5, 2022, I appealed to Toyota customer service for them to replace the dashboard. I emphasized the safety issue. However, a Senior Representative declined to make an exception. I then wrote to [XXX], CEO of Toyota Motor North America to ask for his help (see attached letter). I asked him to personally authorize the dashboard replacement and reply to me directly. Almost two months later, I have not received any communication from him. Moreover, on October 4th, I called Toyota customer service to follow-up on my letter. I was told that [XXX], Executive Office Administrator send me an email on September 1st asking for the best time to contact me. I never received this email, neither in my inbox or in my gmail spam folder. That same day, I called [XXX] and left a detailed voice message. I have called him several times since then, each time leaving a message on his voicemail. He has deliberately refused to return my phone calls. I am appalled that Toyota and its CEO does not take safety issues seriously. I kindly ask you to either contact Toyota on my behalf to have them replace the dashboard, or to issue a recall of all 2007 Toyota Camry's due to a manufacturer defect that can result in serious injury or death. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Oct 14, 2022
DRIVER SIDE VISOR FLAPS DOWN TO FOREHEAD LEVEL WHEN STATIONARY. FLAPS DOWN POINTING DOWN WHEN IN MOTION GOING OVER BUMP. VISOR DOES NOT STAY TUCKED IN ITS STOW AWAY POSITION. CAUSED INJURY TO RIGHT TEMPLE GETTING INTO THE CAR. CAUSED FOREHEAD INJURY AT A SUDDEN STOP. DEALT WE REFUSED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. TOYOTA CLAIMS THE THE RECALL ENDED IN 2018 SO THE PART IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT.
Dec 30, 2020
THERE WAS A RECALL ON DASHBOARD ON MY VEHICLE AND TOYOTA WON'T REPLACE THE DASH NOW BECAUSE THEY SAY THAT THE REPLACEMENT PERIOD IS OVER NOW HOWEVER I'M MILITARY AND THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DEPLOY. I HAVE TRIED CALLING THEM HOWEVER THEY DON'T HAVE ANY ANSWERS FOR ME. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP.
Jul 09, 2020
I JUST BOUGHT THIS TOYOTA CAMRY AND DIDN'T REALIZE UNTIL AFTER THAT THE DASHBOARD IS VERY STICKY AND GETS REALLY SHINEY AS THE TEMPERATURE RISES. THIS CAUSES A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. AFTER RESEARCHING I FOUND OUT THAT TOYOTA ISSUED A EXTENDED WARRANTY. HOWEVER THEY SAID THAT IT EXPIRED ON 5/31/17 AND THEY CANT DO ANYTHING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I BELIEVE THAT IT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND THEY SHOULD REPLACE THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR ONLY HAS 68370 MILES AND HAS A LONG LIFE. I DO FEEL THAT MY LIFE IS IN DANGER WITH THIS KNOWN PROBLEM THAT THEY DON'T WANT TO FIX. PLEASE HELP!!!!! THIS ISSUE IS ALL OF THE TIME. *TR
Jun 04, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING AND AFFECTED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF HOLLYWOOD (1841 N STATE ROAD 7, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021, 855-472-9747) WHERE THE DASHBOARD WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS CHARGED A $250 SERVICE FEE FOR THE LABOR REQUIRED FOR THE REPAIR. AFTER THE DASHBOARD WAS REPLACED, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V689000 (VISIBILITY), WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE INITIAL DASHBOARD FAILURE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. RECENTLY, THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO MELT AGAIN AND AFFECTED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE WITH HAVING THE DASHBOARD REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOTIFY THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD BE ENTITLED TO A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INITIAL FEE FOR THE FIRST REPAIR. THE CONTACT SUBMITTED THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT, BUT HAD NOT HEARD BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Sep 12, 2019
+ 55 more complaints for this component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
60 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the check VSC system warning light was illuminated. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was soft. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. The VIN was not available.
Dec 29, 2021
ABS ACTUATOR FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. MANY WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON SUDDENLY WHILE NORMAL DRIVING. THE LIGHTS INCLUDED SLIPPAGE, ABS, CHECK VSC, AND EMERGENCY BREAK. THE BREAK ACTION RESPONSE WAS DIMINISHED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO TOYOTA, AND THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY, BUT OURS IS BEYOND THE NEW EXTENSION WINDOW. COST TO REPAIR IS $1,600
Dec 30, 2019
DRIVING ON STREET APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WHERE I WAS TURNING LEFT AND HAD A GREEN LIGHT WHEN THE ABS/ESC LIGHTS ON THE DASH TURNED ON AND BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. THIS CAUSED ME TO ROLL THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. HAD TO STOP BY ROLLING INTO CURB. FOUND THE BRAKES DO WORK SOMEWHAT NOW BUT ARE DANGEROUSLY WEAK.
Nov 11, 2019
A WHILE BACK I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET MY VSC MESSAGE CAME ON AND I NOTICE A JERK IN THE TIRES IF IT WAS SLIDING, SO I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF HOPING IT COULD BE A SENSOR FAILURE SO AFTER SITTING FOR 5 MINS I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON NOTICE THE MESSAGE WASN'T THERE ANYMORE I THEN BEGIN TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR A GOOD 5 MINS AND THE CAR DID THE EXACT THING VSC MESSAGE CAME BACK ON THE CAR BEGUN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIDING SO I PULLED OVER AGAIN SAT ABOUT 10MINS THIS TIME, TURNED THE CAR ON THE MESSAGE WASN'T THERE I START DRIVING 5 MINS LATER THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED AGAIN.
Jul 16, 2019
AS I WAS DRIVING A LOUD NOISE CAME ON INSIDE THE CAR MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN MY BRAKES FAILED ALMOST CAUSING A HUGE WRECK AND FROM WHAT I HAVE READ IT IS THE ABS ACCUTATOR OR BRAKE ACCUTATOR WHICH I GUESS IS THE SAME THING BUT APPARENTLY A LOT OF THE TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRIDS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE WHERE THE BREAKS ARE FAILING AND CAUSING ACCIDENTS BUT YET THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR IT AND APPARENTLY THE PART COST 2,900 FROM TOYOTA WHICH IS INSANE WHEN IT SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT'S A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE
Jul 05, 2019
+ 55 more complaints for this component
STEERING
53 complaints
DRIVING ON FREEWAY, POWER STEERING WENT OUT. PS LIGHT CAME ON PULLED OVER, TURNED CAR OFF FOR FEW MIN, STARTED IT UP AND WORKED OK. IT'S HPPEED 6 TIMES SO FAR.
Feb 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Nov 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE PULLING INTO A FUEL STATION, THE STEERING WHEEL FRACTURED INTO THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL OUT OF THE DASHBOARD AND THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BRACKETS FOR THE COLUMN FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Sep 09, 2016
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE THE STEERING WHEEL IS STICKING OR BINDING WHEN TURNED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT RETURN TO CENTER BY ITSELF. THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY MIKE CALVERT SERVICE DIRECTOR GRANT MILES. ON SERVICE TICKET TOCS 224493 THERE REMARKS WERE TEST DROVE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FEEL A PULL ANY DIRECTION CHECKED ALIGNMENT SPECS AND SPECS WERE AT FACTORY SETTINGS RELATED TO STEERING ISSUE...,AND FELT AT FULL TURN TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, THE WHEEL WOULD NOT ROTATE BACK WHEN GOING FORWARD... WHEN GOING IN REVERSE WITH THE S/WHEEL TURNED ALL THE WAY LEFT OR RIGHT THE S/WHEEL DOES RETRACT AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO...DURING NORMAL TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THE S/WHEEL DOES RETRACT AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO... IT'S ONLY WHEN THE S/WHEEL IS TURNED FULLY LEFT OR RIGHT THE STEERING WILL NOT RETRACT.... WE CONCLUDED THAT THE ISSUES DESCRIBED BY ARE A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS YEAR AND MODEL VEHICLE. MIKE CALVERT ADMITS MAKING MY CAR WORST THAN IT WAS BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. THE STEERING WHEEL NOW STICKS IN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS AND AT LOW SPEEDS THE TIRES FEEL LIKE I HAVE AN FLAT. I HAVE HAD TIRES REPLACED BECAUSE FRED HAAS TOLD ME THAT THE STEERING WHEEL STICKING WAS BECAUSE OF MY TIRES, THEY ALIGNMENT WAS OUT OF SPECS. I FEEL THAT IS A UNSAFE CONDITION AND NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS OF NO HELP. I HAVE BEEN TO THREE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. ALL HAVE THE SAME ANSWER BAD TIRES, ALIGNMENT, AND NORMAL CONDITION FOR YOUR CAR STEERING WHEEL TO STICK AND YOUR CAR WILL DO CIRCLES WHEN LOW SPEED TURNING WITHOUT YOUR HAND ON THE WHEEL. TWO TOYOTA TECH. HAVE BEEN IN THE CAR WHEN THIS IS HAPPEN. THERE RESPONSE WAS NORMAL TO DO THAT. THE SERVICE DIRECTOR HAS NOTED THAT THIS IS HAPPENING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FULL TURNS. MY CAR WAS ONLY STICKING TO THE LEFT BEFORE TAKING IT TO MIKE CALVERT TOYOTA.
May 27, 2016
WHEN BACK OUT FROM DRIVEWAY, I ALWAYS HEARD A CLINKING SOUND AND FELT LIKE STEERING COLUMN LOOSE COMPONENT.
Feb 16, 2016
+ 48 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
38 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving, the front low-beam headlights were very dim while activated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that it was a common failure due to the material used to design the headlight housings. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact stated that the dealer technician would have to remove the entire bumper in order to sand and clean the interior of the headlights.
Nov 15, 2022
LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE TOO DIM TO SEE AT NIGHT.
Feb 21, 2021
HORRIBLE LOW-BEAM LIGHTING. TOYOTA RESPONSE IS "GIVE ME OVER $1,000 AND WE WILL REPLACE FIXTURES". I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS IN THE LAST 54 YEARS (ONE FOR 18 YRS) AND NEVER HAD HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS. TOYOTA OUGHT TO BE EMBARRASSED INTO AT LEAST REPLACING THEM AT COST. I'M GUESSING THE COATING ON THE LENS IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE NOTHING ELSE HAS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.
Feb 19, 2019
THE CONDENSATION ON MY HEADLIGHTS ARE HORRIBLE. I HAVE HAD THEM CLEANED NUMEROUS TIMES BUT IT KEEPS COMING BACK. ALSO, MY HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM ARE INEFFECTIVE AND I CANNOT SEE ANYTHING WHEN I'M DRIVING AT NIGHT. I HAVE TO USE MY HIGH BEAM TO GET ANY KIND OF LIGHTING TO SEE WHERE I'M GOING AT NIGHT
Dec 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (WILLS TOYOTA LOCATED AT 318 SHOSHONE ST W, TWIN FALLS, ID 83301) WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Mar 27, 2018
+ 33 more complaints for this component
TIRES
37 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Cross Climate 2, Tire Size: 215/60/R16, DOT Number: 1AP4909CX2022. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, he switched lanes to avoid crashing into another vehicle in front that had stopped abruptly. The contact nearly lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle inadvertently swerved, and the contact felt as if the vehicle was going to flip over. Upon inspection, the contact related the failure to the design of the tires. The contact stated that the tires had no ribs, borders, or lateral grooves; the tires only had a V-shaped design along the tread. The tire store was made aware of the failure; however, the tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was approximately 25. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 224,000.
Jan 10, 2023
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE TIRES ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CAUSES A SHAKE/HOP, WHICH WAS VERY NOTICEABLE AT LOW SPEEDS AND ESCALATES AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS
Sep 17, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY EQUIPPED WITH STARFIRE SOLARUS TIRES, SIZE: 215/60/16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATED FROM THE STEEL BELT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE DAMAGE DUE TO THE BLOWOUT. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *TR
Jan 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND EVENTUALLY REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING EXTREME COLD OR HUMIDITY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jan 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN 5000 TIRES, SIZE 215/55/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TECHNICIAN INFORMED HIM THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRES HAD DEVELOPED BUBBLES ON THE SIDE WALL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCE A BLOW OUT WHILE USING THE SAME MODEL TIRE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE TIRE WAS IN THE SAME CONDITION BEFORE THE BLOW OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. PAM
Sep 17, 2014
+ 32 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
30 complaints
ABS Brake Actuator failed, this malfunction came out of nowhere, making me unable to stop my car and putting my life at risk. I have not seen any official recall on this from Toyota, but I’ve seen many people have this same specific issues on Toyota forums. The ABS, brake, and slip light came on all at once while my car made a continuous beeping sound. This all happened as my brakes went out.
Apr 04, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A WEIRD, CLICKING NOISE. ALSO, THE BRAKES SEIZED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE BEEPING SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO SOUTHERN 441 TOYOTA (9205 SOUTHERN BLVD, ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411, 561-693-1393) WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAULTY AND THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS TO BE SERVICED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL, EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA CHULA VISTA (650 MAIN ST, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911, (619) 591-0900) WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND PROVIDED A REPAIR QUOTE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 204,000.
May 20, 2019
WAS DRIVING WHEN MY BRAKES WENT SOFT AND MY VSC WARNING POPPED UP ON MY DASHBOARD .NEVER HAD A ISSUE WITH CAR TILL NOW.I HAVE ABOUT 160K MILES ON IT.LOOKED ONLINE AND LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THERE CAR.
Mar 16, 2019
FAULTY ABS ACTUATOR AND PUMP LEADING TO DIFFICULT BRAKING. PRIMING NOISE APPARENT DURING DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED. NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF SERVICE RECALL CAMPAIGN FROM TOYOTA A FEW YEARS BACK. SADLY, IT IS NOW A FEW MONTHS PAST THE 10-YEAR WARRANTY AND TOYOTA WILL NO LONGER SERVICE THE REPAIR.
Jun 19, 2018
+ 25 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
28 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE FORCEFULLY. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIVE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED ON NOVEMBER 23,2019, WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATOR ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT ON IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER DEEMED THE VEHICLE WAS LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO INSURANCE LOT. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAINED ANY INJURIES OR SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER PLAZA TOYOTA LOCATED AT 2721 NOSTRAND AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11210, (347) 554-6000, WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000. *LN*JB *BF *AS
Jul 24, 2020
WHILE DRIVING RPM IS FLUCTUATING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FEEL LIKE IT IS DOWN SHIFTING WHEN NOT DECELERATING. THIS MAKES IT FEEL LIKE IT IS CAUSING UNNECESSARY STRAIN ON THE TRANSMISSION......UPDATED 12/08/15 *BF
Oct 21, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AXLE BROKE; AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DECLARED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO DECIDED TO INVESTIGATE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT, WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. UPDATED 01/23/12
Apr 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VIOLENTLY JERK AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SHIFT GEARS INDEPENDENTLY BETWEEN SECOND AND FOURTH GEARS. WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR, THE ENGINE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN RPMS AND WOULD FLUCTUATE BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Apr 07, 2011
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES DISTURBING HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR AT ABOUT 18-20 MPH.*TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, THERE WAS STILL A DELAY, FOLLOWED BY AN ALARMING SURGE. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. *JB
Mar 25, 2011
+ 23 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
26 complaints
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LR ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, I READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS (OVER 197 COMPLAINTS WITH THIS PROBLEM ON 2007 CAMRY LE'S) TO YOUR SITE WITH SAME PROBLEM: WARNING LIGHTS , SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE AT "0", ETC. COST TO REPLACE ABS SYSTEM OVER $2,500. SOMEONE SAID THE ABS WAS ONLY TO PREVENT SKIDS AND EVEN THOUGH SPEEDOMETER IS NOT SHOWING SPEED, THAT NO OTHER PROBLEM SUCH AS SUDDEN STOP, OR BRAKE FAILURE, ETC WOULD HAPPEN, COMPLAINTS ON YOUR SITE SHOW THAT OTHER PROBLEMS, CAN RESULT, WHAT CAN WE DO? MY CAR MILEAGE IS 79,899. THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM STARTED APPROX. AUGUST 2017 - -
Oct 03, 2017
WHILE RUNNING (SITTING STILL OR MOVING) THE DASHBOARD GAUGES WILL GO CRAZY. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL GO TO 0, THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND THE RPM MAY BOUNCE AROUND. THE TEMP GAUGE MAY ALSO DROP TO C. OTHERWISE, THE CAR APPEARS FINE. THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME (ENGINE COLD OR WARM, DRIVING IN CITY OR HIGHWAY). THE LENGTH OF THE EPISODES VARY FROM A SECOND (OR LESS) TO 20+ MINUTES. FROM A LITTLE RESEARCH, I CAN TELL OTHER TOYOTA CAMRY (AROUND THE SAME YEAR) OWNERS HAVE ALSO ENCOUNTERED THIS ISSUE.
May 15, 2016
WHEN DRIVING DOWNHILL WITH FOOT DEPRESSED ON BRAKE THE VEHICLE WAS TRYING TO ACCELERATE, ABS LIGHT GAME ON AND BRAKE LIGHT SIMULTANEOUSLY , SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, TACH WENT CRAZY AND CAR BEGAN TO IDLE ROUGHLY AND TRY TO SURGE FORWARD WITH FOOT ON BRAKES
Jun 18, 2015
I HAVE A 2007 CAMRY LE AND IN 2013 I NOTICED THE ABS AND BREAK LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, TACHOMETER BOUNCES UP AND DOWN AND SPEEDOMETER SHOWS 0. THIS KEPT HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, IF IT DOESN'T SHOW THE CORRECT READING ON THE SPEEDO METER AND THE BREAKS MAY NOT FUNCTION AS EXPECTED WHICH MIGHT LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. I GOT IT CHECKED(DIAGNOSTICS TEST) AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR UNIT IS FAULTY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST WOULD BE AROUND $2000. I CALLED TOYOTA TO COMPLAIN SINCE THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND NOTHING REALLY RELATED TO WARE AND TEAR, THEY INDICATED THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR ABS ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT CAMRY HYBRIDS 2007 HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND TOYOTA IS PROVIDING "WARRANTY EXTENSION" FOR OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THE SAME WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR ABS ACTUATOR SHOULD APPLY TO 2007 CAMRY NON HYBRID MODELS ALSO. SEEKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS REGARD. *TR
May 01, 2015
WHILE DRIVING TO THE MARKET AT 40MPH A SERIES OF WARNINGS CAME ON. THE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM", THE BRAKE LIGHT, ABS, SKID, PARKING LIGHT, AND GENERAL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE CAR LOST ITS BRAKING POWER. I HAD TO PUSH DOWN VERY HARD ON THE BRAKE AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. SO FAR IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE. ACCORDING TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, THERE IS NO RECORD OF THE ERRORS OR LACK OF BRAKE POWER IN THE COMPUTER AND THEY SAY THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE IT. I AM NOT DRIVING IT NOW BECAUSE I AM CONCERNED ABOUT CRASHING. *TR
Nov 12, 2014
+ 21 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
23 complaints
#1 08/19/19 REQUEST #215013 CHAT TRANSCRIPT (E-MAIL)N, DC 2059HIGHWAY #TRAFFIC S I REQUESTED AN EMAIL FOR THIS COMMUNICATION AND WAS DENIED BUT DIRECTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM. AUG 9 2019, I COMMUNICATED VIA EMAIL WITH FRED ANDERSON TOYOTA JEFF DEMEYER | SERVICE DIRECTOR 803.796.6650 [email protected] REGARDING STICKY MELTING DASHBOARD OF MY APPROX. 57,000 MI 2007 CAMRY. HIS REPLY " TOYOTA MOTORS NORTH AMERICA WILL NOT ALLOW A DEALER TO PERFORM ANY WARRANTY EXTENSIONS AFTER THEY HAVE EXPIRED. MY ADVISE WOULD BE TO CALL TOYOTA MOTORS AT (800)331-4331 AND START A CASE SEEKING REPLACEMENT OF THE DASH. IF APPROVED, THEY WILL NOTIFY US WITH AN AUTHORIZATION # AND WE CAN PROCEED WITH THE REPLACEMENT"AUG 10 2019, SPOKE WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (SUSAN) @ TOYOTA MOTORS AT (800)331-4331 REGARDING DASH REPLACEMENT APPROVAL. SERVICE REQUEST DENIED!! OF COURSE THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF MY EVER DISCUSSING THIS MATTER WITH AN ADVISOR PRIOR TO THE WARRANTY NOTIFICATION. TO PARAPHRASE THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE "TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR ONE CUSTOMER WOULD MEAN THE EXCEPTION TO BE PROVIDED TO ALL CUSTOMERS", WE HAVE PARAMETERS IN PLACE WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW REPAIR BEYOND THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT EXPIRATION DATE".I HAVE REVIEWED THE COMPLAINTS @ TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE. A CONSUMER POSTED A COMPLAINT JULY 2O 2019 REGARDING HIS 2007 CAMRY, "I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR TWO WEEKS AGO AND NOTICED WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT NOT ONLY CAUSED A PROBLEM WITH BEING ABLE TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AT ON COMING TRAFFIC BUT IT ALSO CAUSED A HEADACHE FROM STRAINING TO SEE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I NOTICED THE DASH WAS EXTREMELY STICKY, FINALLY REALIZING THE DASH WAS LITERALLY MELTING! THIS IS A TERRIBLE LIABILITY! THIS CAR ONLY HAD 138, 000 MILES WHEN I PURCHASED IT AND SHOULD STILL BE ELIGIBLE....FORM #2
Aug 19, 2019
...FORM # 3 REQUEST #215013 CHAT TRANSCRIPT (E-MAIL)THE TOYOTA STICKY DASHBOARD LAWSUIT WAS FILED IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA - WENDY GEORGE V. TOYOTA MOTOR CORP., ET AL. THE PLAINTIFF WAS REPRESENTED BY RICHARDSON, PATRICK, WESTBROOK & BRICKMAN, LLC. SAYS IT WILL TAKE ABOUT 16 YEARS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLES ON THE DEALER WAITING LIST. BY THAT TIME THE VEHICLES WOULD LIKELY "BE OUT OF USE"!!!!!!!!!!!! THERE WAS ALSO LAWSUIT FILED BY MELISSA GRAHAM, THE OWNER OF A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THAT LAWSUIT, MELISSA GRAHAM V. TOYOTA MOTOR CORP., ET AL., WAS DISMISSED AFTER TOYOTA ANNOUNCED THE WARRANTY PROGRAM. BECAUSE THIS WAS NOT A RECALL TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION IS REFUSING TO REPLACE THE STICKY DASHBOARD RESULTING FROM HEAT OF SUMMER AND WINTER HEATING WHICH CAUSES EYE, THROAT AND LUNG IRRITATION, CLOUDING, GLARE OF WINDSHIELD AND EYEGLASSES. THE CLOCK MOUNTED ON THE DASHBOARD HAS A CLOUD OVER THE PLASTIC COVER MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ AS WELL AS PLASTIC COVER OVER DOME LIGHTS. I BROUGHT ALL OF THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF SERVICE ADVISOR PRIOR TO THE TOYOTA WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT WHICH ENDED MAY 2017, HOWEVER THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME IT WAS NOT A KNOWN ISSUE, DID NOT RECORD THE ISSUE AND SUGGESTED WHATEVER I USED TO CLEAN THE DASH, CLOCK AND DOME LIGHT CREATED THE PROBLEM. MY QUESTION, WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO MAKE TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD? PERHAPS ANOTHER CLASS ACTION SUIT NOW THAT IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED DEALERS ARE RESELLING THESE VEHICLES WITH THE DASHBOARD DEFECT AND DENYING REPLACEMENT DUE TO MAY 2017 EXPIRATION DATE TO THOSE OF US STILL DRIVING THESE VEHICLES .NO MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DENY LIABILITY FOR A DEFECT THAT IS CLEARLY A HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD. I ALSO EXPLAINED REPEATEDLY TO SERVICE DIRECTOR AND CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMEROUS INVALID WARRANTIES WERE RECEIVED
Aug 19, 2019
I BOUGHT MY CAR NEW AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD UNTIL JUNE 2017. I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BECUSE I READ ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS WAS A DEFECT WITH THE CAR. I ALSO NEVER REVEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA REGARDING THE DASHBOARD. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO TOYOTA THEY SAID IT WAS STICKY AND THEY ORDERED A NEW DASHBOARD. I TOOK THE CAR IN THEN GOT A PHONECALL FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT TOYOTA WOULD NOT COVER THE COST BECAUSE IT WAS AFTER MAY 2017. NOW IT IS BECOMING A SAFTEY ISSUE BECASE OF THE MELTING IT IS REFLECTING ON MY WINDSHIELD WHICH IS A SAFTEY HAZARD WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR WHEN THE SUN IS OUT. TOYATA CORPORATE TOLD ME THEY MAKE NO EXCEPTIONS. WHAT CAN I DO?
Aug 01, 2019
THE DASHBOARD APEARS TO BE MELTING.BECAUSE THE DASH IS MELTING IT GIVES OFF A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT AFFECT VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS TURNED INTO A STICKY MESS THAT NO STORE BOUGHT CLEANER CAN CLEAR/CLEAN OFF. I FELL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS IF AFFECT THE VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER.
Aug 01, 2019
PASSENGER VISOR NOT WORKING
Jul 26, 2019
+ 18 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
22 complaints
When I purchased this vehicle there were no problems, no lights on my dash, the trim all matched and was the color blue. Then after having a falling out with some family members I started noticing problems with my HVAC system. It started with antifreeze leaks then id fix it and the next week the radiator hose would be leaking again. I started really keeping track of everything about my car after that. Next I started noticing parts changed and parts missing. My VSC fuse block in the engine bay is completely missing now. Next I started noticing while driving my seat would move without me doing anything. The family member that I had a falling out with is in the HVAC union also. While driving I hear some type of switch click on and a gas smell starting coming out of my vents. Also I noticed after getting an aliment done that someone had adjusted the aliment bolts over night it's very noticable. You can clearly see where someone ran new electric wires for something. I went to the police 3 the mea about the issue but no investigation. Please help.
Oct 30, 2025
Dash cluster showed brake light and BAS light on, tachometer and speedometer dropped to zero while going approx. 40 MPH.
Aug 08, 2022
VCS SYSTEM LIGHT ON BRAKE LIGHT WARNING LIGHT ABS LIGHT. *TR
May 13, 2020
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT HAS INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEMS. ODOMETER DOES NOT INCREMENT MILES TRAVELED. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WILL CEASE TO INDICATE PROPER READINGS AND DROP TO ZERO. THE TACHOMETER WILL THEN BOUNCE BETWEEN ZERO AND WHAT I CAN ONLY ASSUME IS A CLOSE APPROXIMATION OF THE ACTUAL ENGINE RPM. AT THE SAME TIME, THE ABS AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE "EPISODE".
Jul 11, 2017
BASICALLY THE ABS ACTUATOR IT'S FAILING LIKE IN THE HYBRID MODEL BUT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE TOYOTA EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH IS COMPLETELY UNFAIR AS THE PART FAILING IT'S THE SAME BASIC ABS PART BUT ON DIFFERENT NON-ELECTRIC VARIANT
Jul 06, 2017
+ 17 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
19 complaints
BACK SEAT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. IT WILL NOT COME UNBUCKLED SO BASICALLY HAVE NO SEAT BELT FOR THAT SEAT
Jan 08, 2020
RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TIGHTENED UP ON A CHILD AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. WE HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT.
Mar 07, 2019
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS (RIGHT AND LEFT) IN THE BACK SEAT DO NOT WORK.
Aug 28, 2016
UPON ENTERING THE CAR TO LEAVE, THE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED COMPLETELY TIGHT AND CANNOT BE PULLED OR RELEASED TO RESET THE LOCK MECHANISM MAKING THE CAR UNSAFE AND ILLEGAL.
Jul 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO AVOID A CRASH HOWEVER THE SAFETY SEAT BELT FAILED TO SUSTAIN THE CONTACT IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Apr 11, 2016
+ 14 more complaints for this component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
18 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the air brake actuators to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 216,053.
Nov 02, 2021
MOVING AT 70 MPH, BATTERY LIGHT STARTED TO FLICKER. THEN 2 LOUD BANGS, LIKE ROCKS HITTING WINDSHIELD, SPEEDOMETER WILDLY FLUCTUATING, CHECK VSC SYS LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BRIEFLY LIT. NO LOSS OF POWER OR CONTROL. BATTERY LITE NOW OFF. CONTINUED ON 3 MINUTES LATER REPEAT, BAM BAM, CHECK VSC SYS, NOW WITH RED TRIANGLE WARNING, ABS LIGHT, SECURITY, PASSENGER AIR BAG & SKID LINES FLASHED ON. NO PROBLEMS ON RETURN TRIP, ALTHOUGH I WAS TRAVELING AT AROUND 50 MPH. I SHOULD ADD THAT I HAD PROBLEM WITH BATTERY IN JAN 2019. REPLACED BATTERY AND POSITIVE CABLE. BATTERY LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, REPLACED ALTERNATOR. PROBLEM WITH INTERMITTENT BATTERY LIGHT REOCCURRED. MECHANIC CLEANED OFF POSITIVE POLE, AND PROBLEM WAS SOLVED UNTIL TODAY.
Sep 21, 2019
CHECK VSC SYSTEM LIGHTS COMES ON AND CAR STOPS ON ROAD. RESTARTS AFTER POWERING OFF AND ON.
Aug 31, 2018
GOT WARNING CHECK VSC SYSTEM AND ALL ABS, ENGINE, BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON
Aug 03, 2018
I WAS DRIVING FROM DELAWARE TO PHILADELPHIA ON A RAINY DAY AND SUDDENLY THE LIGHT OF THE BREAK, ABS AND STABILITY LIGHT COME UP. ALSO THERE IS A MESSAGE TELLING TO CHECK VSC SYSTEM. I PULLED OVER AND STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND NOTHING HAPPENED . I'M SCARE TO DRIVE THE CAR ON HIS CONDITION SINCE I'M PREGNANT.
Feb 10, 2018
+ 13 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
13 complaints
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR CAMRY TO WORK ON DRY CITY PAVEMENT. SHE WAS GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION (HER LIGHT WAS GREEN) WHEN SHE WAS HIT BY A CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE IMPACT WAS HARD ENOUGH IT SPUN HER AROUND ON A DRY CITY STREET AND MADE THE CAR JUMP A CURB. THE ESCALADE RAN A RED LIGHT. THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TOYOTA SAID THEY BEHAVED AS EXPECTED. *TR
Jan 11, 2017
DASHBOARD PEELING AND STICKING...AIRBAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE. *JS
Feb 24, 2015
DASHBOARD IS MELTING. IT IS STICKY AND CANNOT BE UNDONE. BITS COME OFF IN FINGERNAILS WHEN THEY STRIKE DASHBOARD IN ERROR. VERY HARD TO CLEAN. *TR
Oct 26, 2014
DASH BEGAN HAVING CRACKS ABOUT A YEAR AGO. NOW CONCERNED THAT THIS MIGHT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE RECENT AIRBAG RECALL. *TR
Oct 22, 2014
NUMEROUS CRACKS OVER ENTIRE DASHBOARD THAT MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS IF AIRBAGS ARE CAUSED TO DEPLOY. *TR
Sep 19, 2014
+ 8 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
13 complaints
I BOUGHT 07 CAMRY FROM LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN 2007. FROM THE START I'VE NOTICED THE CAR WAS CONSUMING OIL. THERE IS NO TRACE OF LEAK ANYWHERE BUT WAS TAKING OIL. WITHOUT MUCH THOUGHT, I WOULD ADD OIL AS NEEDED. AS THE MILEAGE START TO RACK UP, THE PROBLEM IS TOO OBVIOUS AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. AT THE BEGINNING, I DID NOT KNOW HOW MUCH OIL WAS BEING CONSUMED. THEN I STARED TO USE TICKER OIL HOPING THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY. IT DID NOT AND I AM STILL USING TICKER OIL (5W20 TO 5W30) OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM, I THINK IS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. THE CAR NOW HAS 65,000 MILES AND LATE LAST SUMMER (2011) I'VE SEEN OIL ADDING EVERY MONTH (ABOUT EVERY 1,000 MILES). LOCAL DEALER SAID A QUART EVERY 1,000 MILES IS NORMAL. SERVICE MANAGER IS SAYING THAT TOYOTA STATED THE CONSUMING A QUART EVERY 1,000 MILE IS NORMAL. SO GO COMPLAIN TO TOYOTA CORP IS WHAT THEY SAID. I FELT LIKE I WAS TALKING TO A BRICK WALL. DEALERSHIP SAID I SHOULD GO THROUGH OIL CONSUMPTION TEST, WHICH I STATED THE PROCESS IN DECEMBER OF 2011. THEY HAD PUT IN HALF INCH ABOVE THE FULL MARK ON THE DIPSTICK, WHICH I WOULD HAVE THOUGH THEY WOULD HAVE NOTED THIS. AFTER I COME BACK AFTER 1,000 MILES, OIL CONSUMPTION WAS THERE BUT THEY CLAIM 1/2 QUART IN 1,000 MILES. NOT CONSIDERING HOW MUCH THEY HAVE OVER FILLED OR HAD ANY IDEA OF THAT FACT. I STARTED LOOKING INTO THIS IN WEB AND ALSO LEARNED THAT DEALERSHIP USES ADDITIVE TO NOT CONSUME OIL IN CONSUMPTION TESTING. I CANNOT WIN OVER DISHONEST EXPERTS AT THE DEALERSHIP. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I CANNOT SELL THIS CAR AS I AM NOT ABOUT TO LIE ABOUT THE OIL CONSUMPTION TO A BUYER. WHO WOULD WANT TO BUY MY CAR THAT CONSUMES A QUART EVERY 1,000 MILE. I CAN TELL A BUYER "THIS IS NORMAL IN TOYOTA STANDARD"; WOULD A BUYER UNDERSTAND THIS? TOYOTA IS TRYING TO TURN AWAY THEIR PROBLEM ONTO THEIR CUSTOMER. *TR
Jan 22, 2012
ON APRIL 22, 2009, AN OIL LINE PART #15707-31030 RUPTURED ON OUR 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY VIN VERY RAPIDLY PUMPING OIL FROM THE ENGINE AND REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPAIR. SINCE APRIL 2009, WHILE INVESTIGATING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR COSTS, SEVERAL TOYOTA SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES FROM LOCAL DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT TOYOTA HAS IDENTIFIED THIS MODEL ENGINE IN AVALON VEHICLES AS HAVING THIS SAME RUPTURED OIL LINE DEFECT AS OCCURRED ON MY VEHICLE. SINCE JULY 2009 WHILE SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR ENGINE REPAIRS WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE, I REQUESTED THAT THIS ISSUE BE PURSUED INTERNAL TO IDENTIFY THIS DEFECT THROUGH TECHNICAL BULLETIN OR RECALL FOR CAMRY VEHICLES. ON JANUARY 6, 2010, I SPOKE TO MIGUEL LOPEZ, SUPERVISOR, TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, DEPARTMENT WC10, TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., REFERENCE THIS ISSUE AND HE STATED VERY CLEARLY THAT "NO ACTION OR FOLLOW-UP" PHONE CALLS OR OTHER COMMUNICATION WOULD BE TAKEN BY HIS OFFICE TO INVESTIGATE THIS SAFETY ISSUE WITH CAMRY?S. HE STATED THAT SAFETY CONCERNS WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKEN THROUGH A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. MR. LOPEZ STATED HE WAS THE SENIOR SUPERVISOR AND HE WOULD NOT CONNECT ME TO ANY OTHER SUPERVISOR OR POINT OF CONTACT WITHIN TOYOTA. *TR
Jan 06, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF TWICE WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. SUDDENLY, THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED AND THE SPEED DRASTICALLY INCREASED. THE CONTACT SPED THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY RESET THE COMPUTER. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER, THE VEHICLE REVVED UP AGAIN AND ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ONCE AGAIN AND THEY RECHECKED THE COMPUTER, BUT FOUND NO FAILURES. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
May 29, 2009
FOR THE PAST YR THE CAR SHAKES BETWEEN 45-35MPH WHEN SLOWING TO BRAKE, ROTOR REPLACED AND BRAKES REPLACED. ALSO A/C SYSTEM SMELLS OF URINE 80% OF TIME, LASTLY ENGINE WHEN BRAKING AND DEPRESSING GAS TO ACCEL. JUMPS AND IS UNSAFE. *TR
Apr 26, 2009
VVTI LINE IN 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 63000 MILES BURST OUT OF THE BLUE. ENGINE OIL EVERYWHERE. PART NOT IN STOCK, WILL TAKE 3 WEEKS FOR PART TO COME IN. *TR
Mar 04, 2009
+ 8 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
13 complaints
CAR DOES NOT RESPOND IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. I FEAR THAT IT IS RELATED TO THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE PROBLEMS REPORTED IN TOYOTA CAMRYS. I HAVE A 2007 MODEL. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT, BUT I'VE HAD A COUPLE OF CLOSE CALLS IN THE PAST YEAR. *TR
Mar 16, 2010
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HAD THE RECALL FIXES FOR THE GAS PEDAL AND MAT INTERFERENCE COMPLETED LAST WEEK. AS A RESULT OF THAT "REPAIR" THERE IS A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL, AND THE VEHICLE IDLES VERY FAST IN REVERSE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY. ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TRACTION CONTROL AND CHECK VSC CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON, WE CONTACTED THE TOYOTA ON FRIDAY AND SAID IT WAS NOT RELATED TO THE "REPAIR" AND THAT IT WOULD CLEAR BY ITSELF, IT HAS NOT. *TR
Feb 28, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM LOCAL DEALER. VEHICLE HESITATES ON ACCELERATION MAKING IT SCARY TO PULL OUT INTO MOVING TRAFFIC. DEALER EXPLAINED THAT THIS IS NORMAL SINCE THE ACCELERATOR IS NOT A MECHANICAL LINKAGE BUT A "FLY BY WIRE" SET UP AND RAPID ACCELERATION CONFUSES THE COMPUTER. VEHICLE ALSO LOCKS ITS OWN DOORS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TR
Mar 15, 2009
HELLO, WHEN MY CAR IS FULL FUEL I CAN HEAR THE FUEL MOVING AND SPECIALLY WHEN I HIT BRAKE PEDAL. *TR
Mar 13, 2009
HELLO, WHEN MY CAR IS FULL FUEL I CAN HEAR THE FUEL MOVE AND CAUSE NOISE WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE. *TR
Mar 13, 2009
+ 8 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
11 complaints
VSC, ABS, AIR LIGHTS ARE ON. MAKES A PEAK SOUND WHEN I START MY CAR. IT STAYS FOR A LONG TIME AND GOES AWAY. DURING THIS TIME BREAK DOES NOT WORK AS NORMAL. FEELS HARD TO PRESS BREAK AND UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR. YESTERDAY WHEN I'M DRIVING SUDDENLY SOUND CAME ON AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR AS I NORMALLY CAN. WHEN I TRY TO PRESS THE BREAK. BREAK DOES NOT APPLY.
Jun 14, 2020
THE ABS SENSOR/MODULE HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. I SPENT SEVERAL THOUSANDS IN REPAIRS AND DIAGNOSTICS YEARS AGO FOR THE SAME ISSUE. NOW IT HAS GONE CRAZY AGAIN. THE DASH HAS BEEN REPLACED DUE TO BEING STICKY. THE CAR ITSELF BURNS OIL, WE ARE CONSTANTLY CHECKING AND ADDING TO IT. IT SEEMS SEVERAL HAVE HAD THESE ISSUES AND TOYOTA SHOULD BE FIXING THEM. *TR
Jun 04, 2020
THE BRAKE LIGHTS SYSTEMS AND ABS LIGHTS COMES OUT AS I START THE CAR AND ALL GAUGES STOP WORKING, THE AC DON'T WORK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I CAN'T TELL HOW FAST IM GOING BECAUSE THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGE FAILED TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT READING, THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND EMERGENCY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATES ON THE SCREEN. THIS HAPPENS WHILE I AM DRIVING, IT DOES RAMDONLY AND NOW IS MORE FRECUENTLY.
Aug 09, 2019
I WAS DRIVING MY VECHICLE YESTERDAY THAT WAS JUST IN THE SHOP SINCE SATURDAY SAYING THAT THEY REPLACED EVERYTHING THAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE PREVIOUSLY MY BREAKS LOCKED UP ON I-95 AND I COULDN'T STOP. I GOT THE VECHICLE BACK YESTERDAY AND I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND MY BREAKS FAILED AGAIN CAUSING ME TO REAR END THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME. I COULD NOT STOP. ABSOLUTELY NO BREAKS!! THE VECHICLE WAS IN MOTION TRYING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I BELIEVE THE ABS BREAK ACULATOR / MODULE IN THE VECHICLE IS BAD. THE COMPANY WHOM I BOUGHT IT FROM I BELIEVE SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ACCIDENT CONSIDERING THEY'RE THE ONES WHO STATED THEY FIXED THE VECHICLE
Feb 15, 2019
WHEN DRIVING ONE DAY WITH MY NEW BORN IN THE CAR, THE LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH MY BRAKES ALL CAME ON. FOLLOWING, MY BRAKES STARTED REACTING FUNNY WHEN PUSHED ON THE PEDAL. THE DASH SAID SOMETHING ABOUT SVC SYSTEM CHECK VSC
Nov 16, 2018
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
11 complaints
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH GOING WB ON I-8 HEADING OUT OF TUCSON JULY 14, 2014. I STARTED TO SMELL A FAINT BURNING, WHICH I THOUGHT WAS THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE SMELL BECAME MORE INTENSE AND SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING ELECTRICAL WAS FRYING. IT IS A VERY SPECIFIC SMELL. I THOUGHT FOR A SECOND THAT SOMETHING WAS HAPPENING IN MY STEERING WHEEL BUT THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING UP THROUGH MY WINDOW CONTROL BUTTONS. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. THE SMOKING STOPPED. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND A COP WAITED WITH ME IN 105 DEGREE WEATHER. I WAS TOWED BACK TO TUCSON TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO PAY OVER $500 TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE NOT DONE THAT BUT INSTEAD, I HAD THEM CUT POWER TO MY WINDOWS SO I CAN CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR IMMEDIATELY. I FEEL THAT THERE WAS DEFINITELY A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE BUT THANK GOODNESS THERE WASN'T. PLEASE REFERENCE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V491000 FROM OCTOBER FROM 2012. I FEEL LIKE THE SAME ISSUE APPLIES TO ME (AND POSSIBLY THE OTHER CARS MANUFACTURED WITH MINE) AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FURTHER. THANK YOU SO MUCH. *TR
Jul 15, 2014
INITIAL BURNING SMELL COMING FROM DRIVER DOOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON, THERE WERE VISIBLE FLAMES APPEARING IN THE CONTOL BUTTONS OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER MASTER SWITCH. *TR
Mar 11, 2014
ON MARCH 5 AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON THE FDR IN NY I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE AND NOTICED THAT A FIRE WAS EMERGING FROM THE COMPARTMENT IN FRONT OF THE SHIFT CONTROL AREA. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND JUMPED OUT IN TIME BEFORE MY CAR WAS FULLY INFLAMED; THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE BURNED DOWN. AN INSPECTION OF MY CARE REVEALED THAT IT DID NOT COME FROM THE ENGINE (AS IT IS STILL INTACT) AND I BELIEVE IT WAS ELECTRICAL IN NATURE (AS I HAD AN EVENT IN 2010 WHERE THE POWER CONTROL FOR THE WINDOW CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED-THIS CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO NOT WORK, WHICH IS MY REASON IN REPORTING THE NON FUNCTIONING WINDOWS TO TOYOTA). I HAD MY CAR SERVICED BY TOYOTA A WEEK PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT AND I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW SOMETHING LIKE THIS COULD HAPPEN AND NOW AFTER THE FACT (I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA MYSELF) THERE IS NO REVIEW FOR THE SAFETY/POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL FIRES/MALFUNCTIONS FOR THESE CARS. ALTHOUGH I ESCAPED PHYSICALLY UNHARMED, THE TRAGEDY OF THE EVENT IS STILL FRESH IN MY MIND AND IT IS MY HOPE THAT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE LOOKED INTO. *TR
Aug 16, 2013
TODAY MY WINDOW ON THE PASSER SIDE STARTED ACTING UP NOT ROLLING UP OR DOWN. I PARKED WENT IN TO THE BANK WHEN I CAME OUT STARTED MY CAR AND AS SOON AS I BACKED UP I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL THEN I SEEN LITTLE SMOKE FROM THE WINDOW PANEL SWITCH THEN IT GOT HEAVY AND STARTED TO BURN. I OPENED MY DOOR AND STARTED BLOWING IN THE SWITCH AND THE WINDOW CRACK. I WENT ON LINE AND SEEN THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH MY CAR MAKE AND YEAR. *TR
Oct 04, 2012
THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH STARTED TO SMOKE, AFTER STARTING MY VEHICLE AND PRESSING THE SWITCH TO ROLL DOWN MY WINDOWS. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND MY CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. ONCE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED MY CAR WAS NO LONGER SMOKING. THE FIREFIGHTERS COULD NOT TELL ME WHAT CAUSED THE SMOKE BUT STATED IT WAS NOT SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THEY RECOMMENDED I HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF MELTED ELECTRICAL WIRES. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED MY MASTER SWITCH WAS SHORTING OUT AND IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY BECAUSE MY MILEAGE WAS PAST 35,000 FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TR
Sep 29, 2012
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10 complaints
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR NEIGHBORHOODS THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD GO TO 0 INDICATING THAT THE SPEED OF THE CAR WAS UNKNOWN. NOT KNOWING WHAT SPEED YOU ARE DRIVING ALLOWS FOR EXCESSIVE SPEED AND COULD EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR GET STOPPED FOR SPEEDING. THE ABS MODULE IS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE
Jun 15, 2019
THE ABS & BRAKE LIGHT COMES IN AND WHEN IT DOES THE SPEED MOTOR GOES TO 0 AND ALSO IS THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON IT GOES STRAIGHT TO BLOWING HOT AIR
Apr 01, 2019
DEALERSHIP FOUND THE ABS ACTUATOR HAD FAILED. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED: ABS AND PARKING BREAK LIGHTS RANDOMLY TURN ON WHILE DRIVING. SPEEDOMETER WILL STOP WORKING AND TACHYMETER WILL START TO BOUNCE. A/C ALSO BLOWS WARM. THERE ARE SEVERAL CASES OF THIS FOUND ONLINE AND PER CONSUMER REPORTS THE 2007 CAMRY HYBRID EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS ACTUATOR AS WELL.
Sep 14, 2016
DRIVER WAS PASSING ANOTHER CAR AT ~65MPH AND WHEN THE DRIVER TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE GAS THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH SLOWED THE CAR SOME, BUT NOT SUFFICIENTLY AGAINST THE ENGINE (NOW CLOSE TO FULL THROTTLE). DRIVER THEN IMMEDIATELY PUT THE ENGINE INTO NEUTRAL, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT DISENGAGE THE ENGINE. DRIVER WAS THEN FORCED TO USE THE IGNITION TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND FINALLY IT STARTED COSTING TO A STOP WHILE IN NEUTRAL. ASSUMING IT WAS SOME TRANSIENT FAULT, THE DRIVER THEN RESTARTED THE ENGINE WHILE COASTING IN NEUTRAL AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN ACCELERATING AGAIN, DRIVER THEN AGAIN IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP. *TR
Jan 08, 2015
MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, ABS BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON, RPM METER DANCES, AND AIR CONDITION POPS ON AND OFF, ALL OCCURRED AT THE SAME TIME. BY READING MANY POSTS THROUGHOUT THE INTERNET, IT SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO SEVERAL 2007 CAMRY'S TO 2009. APPEARS TO BE THE ABS CONTROL MODULE? *TR
Sep 01, 2014
+ 5 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
10 complaints
THERE IS AN OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE AND TOYOTA IS SAYING IT IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUE, THAT HAS EXPIRED AND THAT I AM GOING TO HAVE TO FIX IT AND PAY FOR IT ALL OUT OF POCKET. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL NOT A WARANTY ISSUE. IT'S NOT FAIR OR RIGHT AND THEY SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTION ISSUES THAT ARE FLAWED. THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE BECAUSE THE LIGHT DOESN'T EVEN COME ON WHEN IT IS LOW, SO IF I DON'T CHECK OFTEN THEN I AM IN DANGER WHEN I AM DRIVING. I BOUGHT THE CAR TO DRIVE, NOT TO BECOME A MECHANIC.
Feb 19, 2019
AFTER THE CAR ENGINE ODOMETER HIT 70.000 THE CAR STARTED TO BURN OIL MORE THAN NORMAL. I TOOK THE CAR FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE CAR HAD VERY LITTLE OIL. SINCE THEN I HAD TO ADD 3 QUARTS OF OIL IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGE AT 78.000 AND 2 QUARTS OF OIL IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGE AT 83.000 MILES.
Nov 03, 2018
I AM FILING COMPLAINT ON 2007 CAMRY BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. FROM RESEARCH ON ISSUE, I UNDERSTAND THAT SAFETY ISSUES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE ENGINES SIEZING UP AND THE CAR CAN QUIT RUNNING WHILE I'M DRIVING. NOT SURE ABOUT ENGINE CATCHING FIRE. I HAVE PERSUED DIFFERENT AVENUES WITH TOYOTA TO CORRECT ISSUE SINCE THE PROBLEM STEMS FROM FACTORY ENGINEERING. BUT TO NO AVAIL. THIS WAS ALREADY AN ISSUE AT TIME I PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH 64,190 MILES. HOWEVER, I WAS NOT INFORMED OF ANY TSB NOR RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATIONS OF PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD CAR SERVICED APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000 MILES WITH MOTORCRAFT OIL. IT WAS NOT UNTIL 8-25-17 WHEN I WAS ASKED TO SIGN A DISCLAIMER LETTING ME KNOW OIL WAS OFF DIPSTICK. WHEN I CHECKED PREVIOUS RECORDS I FOUND OUT THE CAMRY HAD BEEN LOW ON OIL ( OFF STICK) EACH TIME SERVICED. (MY 1997 CAMRY I OWNED PRIOR TO THIS 2007 NEVER USED ANY OIL IN BETWEEN CHANGES AND IT HAD 176,000 MILES ON IT WHEN I LET IT GO). THUS, AFTER THE 8-25-17 SERVICE AND DOING RESEARCH I BECAME AWARE OF TOYOTA'S ISSUES AND THUS BEGAN A FRUITLESS BATTLE WITH TOYOTA. IT SEEMS THAT EVEN THOUGH I BEGAN FOLLOWING UP WITH TOYOTA AS SOON AS I BECAME AWARE OF ISSUE 8-25-17 THAT MY DOFU WAS 6-27-07. DUE TO NO FAULT OF MY OWN I JUST MISSED THE DEADLINE. HOWEVER, I BELIEVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY THAT THIS IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND THAT TOYOTA SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT SINCE IT IS AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM.
Dec 06, 2017
MY TOYOTA CAMRY ENGINE IS BURNING EXCESSIVE OIL I DONT WANT THIS CAR TO BLOW UP ON ME WHILE DRIVING
Sep 03, 2017
THE CAR KEEPS CONSUMING TOO MUCH OIL. I HAVE TO PUT IN NEW OIL ABOUT EVERY 1,000 MILES.
May 15, 2017
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
10 complaints
WHILE MY SON WAS TRAVELING TO SCHOOL THE VSC LIGHT CAME ON THE WARNING PANEL. AT THAT TIME THE BRAKES WERE HARD TO OPERATE AND TOOK A FEW SECONDS TO REENGAGE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP BRINGING THE CAR TO A SKIDDING STOP. AFTER A MINUTE THE LIGHTS WENT OFF AND HE WAS ABLE TO TRAVEL AGAIN, BUT THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPENED AGAIN THE NEXT MORNING TAKING MY OTHER KIDS TO SCHOOL WHEN THE ROADS WERE ICY! THIS IS A SITUATION WHERE SOMEONE WILL BE KILLED BEHIND FAULTY EQUIPMENT BEING IGNORED BY TOYOTA ON THE 2007 CAMRY HYBRIDS. *TR
Mar 06, 2014
I STARTED MY CAR ONE MORNING, AND SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON: (EMERGENCY) BRAKE LIGHT, RED WARNING LIGHT, YELLOW WARNING LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT. THIS WARNING CAME AND WENT INTERMITTENTLY FOR SOME TIME, AND NOW SEEMS TO BE A PERMANENT PROBLEM. THE BRAKES FEEL JAGGED WHILE PRESSING LIGHTLY, ALMOST LIKE THE BRAKE PADS ARE GONE, AND THE ROTORS ARE UNEVEN. A DEALERSHIP IN OKLAHOMA IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM TO BE WITH THE "ACCUMULATOR" FOR THE ABS SYSTEM. THIS PART AND THE LABOR TO PUT IT IN WILL RUN ME NEARLY $3000, A SUM FAR TOO MANY CAR OWNERS CANNOT AFFORD, INCLUDING MYSELF. TOYOTA HAS INSISTED THAT BECAUSE MY THE PART IS OUT OF 3YR/36000 MILE WARRANTY, THEY WILL NOT HELP IN THE COST OF THIS REPAIR. MEANWHILE, TOYOTA HAS CHANGED THE ORIGINAL OEM PART, A TACIT ACCEPTANCE THAT THE ORIGINAL IS FLAWED, AND NEEDED TO BE RE-ENGINEERED. I CANNOT BELIEVE THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE REPORTED THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM ONLINE WITH NO RECOURSE BUT TO PAY A PHENOMENAL SUM TO HAVE A PART REPLACED THAT IS KNOWN TO HAVE A DANGEROUS DEFECT.
Feb 27, 2014
AS I WAS APPROACHING A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING, THE ABS LIGHT AND CHECK VSC LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WENT ON IN MY CAMRY HYBRID. WHEN I TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES TO STOP, I REALIZED THAT THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. I DID A SHARP EVASIVE TURN AND HIT THE CURB HARD IN ATTEMPT NOT TO RUN OVER PEDESTRIANS IN THE CROSSING! THE LIGHTS SUBSEQUENTLY DISAPPEARED AND BRAKES RESUMED THEIR NORMAL FUNCTION AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE ISSUE OF BRAKES FAILING IS INTERMITTENT AND HAPPENED SUBSEQUENTLY SEVERAL TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT FIRST I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO CODES REGISTERED IN THE COMPUTER AND THE BRAKES OPERATE STANDARD. WHEN I INSISTED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 7 HOURS OF TESTING THE DEALER TOLD ME THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE BRAKE CONTROL UNIT (COMPUTER). AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE I DISCOVERED ITS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM!!! AND YET TOYOTA IS BEHAVING IMMORAL NOT RECALLING THE FAULTY PARTS THAT IN MANY CASES CAN NOT EVEN BE DIAGNOSED. MOREOVER THEY DO NOT EVEN ADMIT THAT THERE'S AN ISSUE! *TR UPDATED 8/22/13 *CN
Jun 26, 2013
WHILE DRIVING MY WIFE'S 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID THE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" WARNING CAME ON. POWER BRAKE SYSTEM TURNED OFF AND THE CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO STOP. I PULLED OVER AND TRIED TO RESET THE ERROR BY TURNING THE CAR OFF THEN ON AGAIN A FEW TIMES. STILL NO LUCK. I FELT I COULD GET IT TO THE DEALER A COUPLE MILES AWAY SINCE THE STREETS I USED WEREN'T HIGHLY TRAFFICKED. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE VSC COMPUTER HAD FAILED AND THAT IT WAS A $2200 REPAIR. I DID A QUICK SEARCH: HTTP://BIT.LY/VJ77M5 AND FOUND THIS THREAD OF THIS ISSUE BEING A SOMEWHAT COMMON ISSUE AND SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN BUT NOW RECALL: HTTP://BIT.LY/XAMKAA. *TR UPDATED 7/31/13 *CN THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR, TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER IT WOULD STOP COMPLETELY WITHOUT SLOWING DOWN. WHEN TRAVELING ABOVE 25 MPH, IT WOULD TAKE LONGER TO STOP.
Jun 04, 2013
ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN UP CAME CHECK VSC SYSTEM. LOOKED IT UP IN THE AUTO MANUAL. SUNDAY, HOLIDAY WEEKEND. ON THE WAY HOME, STOPPED INTO AUTO ZONE, PLUGGED IN A COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC, CODE C1391 COMES UP. WENT HOME INVESTIGATED ONLINE, FOUND THAT THIS IS COMMON WITH MANY CAMRY HYBRIDS,. NOT BEING RECALLED. BIG MONEY AND BIG SAFETY ISSUE HERE. COSTING CONSUMERS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, MY FIRST DAY OUT WITH THIS AS THIS JUST HAPPENED WITH ME AT 9 AM TODAY. HTTP://WWW.CHECKVSCSYSTEM.COM HTTP://WWW.TOYOTANATION.COM/FORUM/105-CAMRY-HYBRID/401450-2007-TCH-CHECK-VSC-SYSTEM-CODE-C1391.HTML. *TR...UPDATED 07-29-13 *BF.... UPDATED 08/01/13 *BF
May 26, 2013
+ 5 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
9 complaints
THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR IS ALWAYS ON, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS. AFTER HAVING TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED THINGS ARE USUALLY OK FOR A DAY OR TWO AND THEN THEY ARE BACK TO PRESSURE SENSOR ILLUMINATING. THIS IS A VERY COMMON AND KNOWN PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA AND LEXUS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2010 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AS PURCHASED.
Oct 05, 2020
WHEEL RIMS HAVE A HABIT OF COMING OFF. I HAVE REMOVED MY RIMS OUT OF CONCERN THEY WILL FLY OFF AND HIT SOMEONE ELSE. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED MANY OTHER 2007 STYLE CAMRYS DRIVING AROUND WITHOUT RIMS ALSO. *TR
Nov 09, 2014
A LOW NOISE LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A LOWER GEAR THAN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVID MAUS TOYOTA. THE SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB WERE BAD. I QUESTIONED A WHEEL BEARING GOING OUT AT 14000 MILES. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID WE SHOULD DRIVE THE CAR MORE. I CONTACTED THE TOYOTA DISTRIBUTOR WHO CONTACTED THE TOYOTA SERVICE REP. THE SERVICE REP SAID DUE TO AGE TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPAIR IT. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THE CAR SHOULD BE DRIVEN MORE. I TOOK THE CAR TO PHILLIPS TOYOTA IN LEESBURG, FLORIDA. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND ONE FRONT HUB BAD. THEY REPLACED BOTH BEARINGS AND A HUB. SINCE THIS DID NOT SOUND LIKE A WHEEL BEARING HAD IT NOT BEEN FOUND, IT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK UP WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS NO MENTION IN ANY OF TOYOTA'S MATERIAL TELLING THE CUSTOMER THAT THEY SHOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE A SPECIFIED NUMBER OF MILES DURING A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD. *JS
Apr 14, 2014
ALL FOUR TIRE WHEEL HUBS ARE RUSTING OUT. THIS COULD CREATE A HAZARD. MANUFACTURER SHOULD CORRECT WHEEL HUB DEFECT AT NO COST TO CUSTOMER. *TR
Aug 08, 2012
WITHIN THE FIRST AND SECOND YEAR FROM THE PURCHASE DATE , REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AND THE DEALER CHANGED IT, BECAUSE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. AGAIN 2011 AUGUST THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED , I HAD TO REPLACE WITH 50 % COST COVERED BY THE DEALER. NOW FEB 2012 PASSENGER SIDE BEARING FAILED ALONG WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCH. PARTS IN THIS CAR HAVE BEEN FAILING PRETTY FAST THEN EXPECTED. THIS IS THE WORST KIND OF FAILURE IN WHEEL BEARINGS FOR A SEDAN. *TR
Feb 24, 2012
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
9 complaints
ONGOING ISSUE THE CAR BURNS OIL LIKE CRAZY. I HAVE TO ADD OIL BEFORE MY NEXT OIL CHANGE IS SCHEDULED (EVERY 3000 MILES). THERE IS BLACK SOOT BUILDUP IN THE GAS TANK DOOR AROUND THE CAP. IT HAS BEEN LIKE THIS AWHILE, JUST NEVER THOUGHT ANYTHING OF IT UNTIL I MET A FELLOW CAMRY OWNER WHO'S 2009 CAMRY WAS RECALLED FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE BUT MINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECALL. THE BLACK SOOT HAS BEEN THERE BASICALLY FROM THE VERY BEGINNING (2007), IT STARTED NOTICEABLY BURNING OIL AT ABOUT 130000 MILES, THE CAR IS NOW AT ABOUT 163000
Jan 08, 2020
MY TOYOTA 2007 CAMRY IS LEAKING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL, THERE WAS A RECALL , BUT I DID NOT GET NOTIFICATION OF THIS PROBLEM ,UNTIL I WAS ONLINE SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS TO FIND OUT WHY MY CAR, WAS REQUIRING SO MUCH OIL, I SAW A ARTICLE WHICH STATED THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT, I NOTIFIED TOYOTA ABOUT THIS, THEY DENIED MY CLAIM. I EVEN CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR MAR JACOBS IN DURHAM N.C. MAR JACOBS STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO EXCEPT TRY TO GE ME TO BUY A NEW CAR, NO THANKS , I JUST WANT MY CAR FIXED, BECAUSE THIS AFFECTS MY ENGINE AND IF WANT TO SALE MY CAR THE VALUE GOES DOWN, BECAUSE OF THIS MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I AM CONSTANTLY BUYING OIL FOR MY CAR EVERY WEEK , WHICH ADDS UP IN PRICE. I WOULD LIKE OR TOYOTA HONOR THE RECALL , ITS NOT MY FAULT THAT THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR.
Sep 08, 2018
AIR COMPRESSOR NO GOOD HAD IT REPLACED AT THE DEALER BUT NOT WORKING, REPLACED ENGINE DUE TO OVER USE OF OIL DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS NORMAL USE
Jul 24, 2018
AM A PERSON WHO ALWAYS GET MY OIL CHANGE ON TIME SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR. HOWEVER, OVER THE LAST YEAR, I HAVE NOTICE THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: MY 'OIL PRESSURE' LIGHT COME ON HALFWAY THROUGH YOUR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. MY ENGINE BURN THROUGH AS MUCH AS 1 QUART OF OIL IN 1,200 MILES I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ON AUGUST 10, 2017 LOCATED ON 1000 BLAIRS BRIDGE RD, LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122. THEY CHECKED MY VEHICLE AND TOLD ME THE FOLLOWING: I WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE BURNING THROUGH OIL IS 'NORMAL' AND 'NOTHING TO BE ALARMED OF' THEY ACKNOWLEDGE DAMAGED, OIL-DEPRIVED ENGINE ONLY TO DENY WARRANTY COVERAGE; THEY QUOTED ME OVER 3,000 TO GET FIXED TWO WEEKS LATER, I CHECKED MY OIL AND I WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF OIL. OVER TIME, THIS ISSUE IS GETTING WORST. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATE OFFICE WITH NO RESOLUTION; I CONTINUE TO LEAVE MESSAGES. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY CAR FIXED SINCE THIS ISSUE IS COMMON IN 2007 SOLORA'S.
Aug 24, 2017
I HAVE AN EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM SO ON MARCH 2016, I GO TO THE DEALER TO CHECK AND SAID THAT MY CAR PASS THE TEST WITHOUT ANY SUGGESTION TO FOLLOW ON, I STILL HAS THIS PROBLEM AND EVEN MORE SERIOUS SO I GO BACK TO CHECK THEN THE DEALER SAID ONCE PASS IS NOT THEIR ISSUE ,I WONDER WHAT IS THE STANDARD THE PASS OR NOT PASS AND I CALL THE MAIN TOYOTA OFFICE TO ASK FOR HELP AND THEY SAID ,I CAN ASK FOR THE SECOND TEST BUT I JUST PASS THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT IS JUST PASS HALF A MONTH AGO. MY QUESTION IS I KNOW MY CAR HAS THE PROBLEM BUT I HAS NO SUGGESTION WHAT TO DO AND THEY KEEP DELAY THE CARE OF MY CAR UNTIL THE WARRANTY IS GONE . ACTUALLY MY FIRST APPROACH THIS PROBLEM IS STILL UNDER THE WARRANTY PERIOD BUT THAT IS NOT COUNT?? I DO NOT TRUST TOYOTA CAR ANY MORE AND I AM SO WORRY ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MYSELF EVERYDAY WHILE I DRIVING THIS CAR. MY CAR IS JUST 10 YEARS PASS AND DRIVING ONLY 97320MILEAGES WHEN I ASK THEM ABOUT MY WORRY SECOND TIME. HOPE ANY GOOD SUGGEST AND HELP FROM YOU OTHERWISE I NEED TO GIVE UP MY CAR.
Mar 12, 2017
+ 4 more complaints for this component
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
9 complaints
I GOT IN MY VEHICLE TODAY IN THE VSC LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE RESEARCHED OVER GOOGLE, AND EVERYTHING POINTS TO A $3,000 REPAIR, OR A RECALL REPAIRABLE BY TOYOTA. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR THAT RECALL REPAIR.
May 17, 2019
"ABS ACTUATOR EXTENDED WARRANTIES", IN 2014 MY CAR HAD TWO ISSUES WITH THE ABS ACTUATOR AND MY DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE FROM THEM. NOW MY CAR IS DISPLAYING "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" AND MANY LIGHTS ON MY DASH. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN TO MY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT IS THE ABS ACTUATOR AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TOYOTA HAD 2 EXTENDED WARRANTIES FOR TROUBLE WITH THE ABS ACTUATOR. BOTH OF THESE WARRANTIES HAVE NOW EXPIRED SO MY ABS ACTUATOR CANNOT BE FIXED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTIES. BECAUSE OF THIS FAULTY PART AT ANYTIME I AM DRIVING I CAN LOSE BRAKING AND STEERING POWER. I HAD FILED A COMPLAINT BEFORE WITH YOUR AGENCY FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE BUT THERE WAS NO WAY FOR ME TO HAVE THE PART CHANGED WHEN THE EXTENDED WARRANTIES WERE IN-FORCE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM DID NOT OCCUR AND AS I SAID EARLIER MY DEALERSHIP COULD NOT GET THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE FROM THE FIRST TIME THESE ISSUES OCCURRED.
Oct 24, 2017
"ABS ACTUATOR" TOYOTA KNOWS THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE 2007 CAMRY HYBRID ABS ACTUATOR, MY DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME 10/23/2017 THAT MY ABS ACTUATOR IS GOING OUT. IF THIS HAPPENS IT WILL BE HARD TO STOP AND OR STEER MY CAR WHICH IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I WANT TO BE SURE THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN LODGED WITH THE NHTSA.
Oct 24, 2017
THE VSC SYSTEM IS OUT AND NO ONE KNOW HOW TO FIX IT EVEN THE DEALER IT NOT SHOWING UP ON THE SCANNERS .I WAS ON THE FREEWAY THE CAR LIGHTS CON ON ON DASH. NO BREAKS IT WAS SCARY I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO IF A. NEXT CAR OR CARS WAS INFROUNT OF ME I WILL HAVE BEEN REAL HURT BECAUSE I WAS GOING 60 TO 65 MPH I HAD NO CONTROL. OF THE CAR CAN YOU ALL LOOK INTO A RECALL ON THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GET KILL !!!I WAS LOCKY I WAS CALM NOT EVERYONE WILL BE CALM....TAKATA RECALL...
Jun 20, 2017
THE TOYOTA WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROPGRAM (ZE1) IS A SHAM. MY 2007 CAMRY HYBRID HAS NO BRAKES, NO SKID CONTROL, AND GOES ON AND OFF WITHOUT WARNING. I TOOK MY CAR TO PERUZZI TOYOTA IN HATFIELD PA WHILE IT WAS "UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY" AND THEY FAILED TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, BECAUSE THE WARNING LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF. I SHOWED PICTURE OF THE LIGHTS ON, AND FOLLOWED TOTYOA RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES ON THE ZE1 ISSUE. I TOOK IT BACK LATER TO SAME DEALER AND THE LIGHTS STAYED ON, AND THEY SAID YES IT IS PART OF THE ZE1 WARRANTY BUT NOW IT IS PAST THE TIME LIMIT. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, TOYOTA IS SHIRKING THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES BUT NOT ISSUING A RECALL. THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE, DANGEROUS, AND AT $1500 PLUS IN NEED OF REPAIRS. THE PROBLEM CAN HAPPEN STATIONARY, MOVING OR FAILING TO STOP!
Nov 21, 2016
+ 4 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
9 complaints
ABS AND WARNING SIGNS WERE ON DASH. 1ST TIME EVER HAPPENED. ON A BUSY INTERSECTION CAR WAS BARELY STOPPING. ONCE REALIZED CAR WAS NOT STOPPING GOT OFF BUSY INTERSECTION AND GOT TO SAFE AREA. BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL.
Oct 06, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE VOICE RECOGNITION FEATURE FOR THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51. UPDAETD 12/20/11*LJ UPDATED 12/22/11
Nov 21, 2011
MY 2007 CAMRY SMELLS HORRIBLY LIKE MOLD AND MILDEW. THE MOLD IS IN THE A/C BUT I CAN'T GET SUNNYSIDE TOYOTA TO REPLACE THE A/C AND CLEAN THE VENTS. WHAT DO I DO? I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW IN MARCH 2006. I FINALLY FOUND A DOCTOR WHO COULD DIAGNOSE WHAT WAS WRONG. THE MOLD IN THE A/C OF MY TOYOTA HAS CAUSED MY LEG MUSCLES TO BE WEAKEN SO I HAVE ALOT OF PAIN WALKING AND A LARGE BUMP ON MY LEG. TOYOTA HAS BEEN NICE BUT WON'T CLEAN OUT MY A/C OR VENTS AND WON'T ADMIT THIS IS A VERY VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2007 CAMRY. I AM HIGH SENSITIVE TO MOLD AND IT HAS CAUSED ALOT OF SICK DAYS, DOCTORS APPTS, AND PAIN. I WOULD LIKE THEM TO REPLACE THE A/C AND I AM SURE THERE WILL FIND THE MOLD. *TR
Aug 24, 2010
ON 6-12-2009 APPROXIMATELY 5PM. I HAD AN INCIDENT WITH MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WE WERE ON VACATION, DRIVING TO SOUTHERN SHORES, NC. STOPPED AT: THE VIRGINIA DINER GOT IN THE CAMRY. TO START THE CAR THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTION, SMART KEY, YOU MUST DEPRESS THE FOOT BRAKE AND PUSH THE START BUTTON TO START THE ENGINE. AGAIN, TO PLACE THE CAR IN GEAR, THE FOOT BRAKE MUST BE DEPRESSED. I PLACED THE CAR IN REVERSE AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE WITH THE BRAKE BEING PUSH AS HARD AS I COULD, THE CAR COULDN'T BE HELD. IT MOVED BACKWARD. I HIT A PARKED PICKUP TRUCK AND DROVE IT INTO A SUV PARKED NEXT TO IT. THE INCIDENT TOOK ONLY SECONDS. I EXCHANGED INFORMATION WITH THE OWNERS OF THE DAMAGED VEHICLES. SOMEONE CALLED THE SUSSEX CO. SHERIFF, WHO ARRIVED, CHECKED FOR INJURIES. THERE WERE NONE AND HE SAID, THAT THIS HAPPENING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT INJURIES, MEANS HE WOULD NOT SUBMIT A POLICE REPORT. MY CAMRY WAS RECEIVED THE MOST DAMAGE, ABOUT $5,000.00. IT WAS DRIVABLE AND THE TRUNK LID STAYED LATCHED AND WAS ABLE TO BE OPENED WITH THE DASH RELEASE. NATIONWIDE INSURANCE PAID ALL OF THE DAMAGES. MY DEDUCTIBLE WAS $500.00. I HAD NO IDEA HOW THIS HAPPENED AND ASSUMED IT WAS USER ERROR. WITH THE NEWS REPORTS AND RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA. THE TOYOTA FLOOR MAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR WITH THE SAFETY CATCHES. I REMOVED THE MAT AS DIRECTED. I FEEL THAT THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A SYSTEM ERROR. I TOOK MY '07 CAMRY TO MY DEALER, TOYOTA OF GREENSBURG AFTER MY EXPLANATION, THE SERVICE MANAGER, TOLD ME THAT I SHOULDN'T BE DRIVING THE CAR AND RENTED A LOANER CAR FOR ME. HE SAID, THAT A CORPORATE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WOULD EXAMINE MY AUTO. I'M WAITING TO HEAR FROM THE DEALER. *TW
Jan 28, 2010
SINCE THERE IS RECALL ON THE TOYOTA CAMRY I HAVE ONE. WHY HAVE I NOT RECEIVED A LETTER THIS COULD PUT ME AND MY CHILD IN DANGER OR KILL BOTH OF US. I THINK IT IS WRONG THAT I HAD TO HERE IT FROM THE TV INSTEAD OF FROM THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS. NOTHING HAS HAPPEN TO MY CAR YET AND HOPELY NOT. BUT HOW CAN I MAKE SURE IT WILL BE SAFE AND IF NOT WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO DO GIVE ME SOMETHING ELSE TO DRIVE IF THIS DOSE NOT FIX THE PROBLEM*CW
Jan 27, 2010
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
9 complaints
WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW OFF THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR IN 2008 THE LEFT HEAD LIGHT STOP WORKING $375.00 TO REPLACE THIS IS WITH ME DOING THE WORK. IN 2014 THE RIGHT HEAD LIGHT STOP WORKING I WENT TO TOYOTA AND ASK IF ANY ONE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THIS AND WAS THERE A RECALL ON IT WAS TOLD NO. THIS TIME IT WAS $500.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THIS WAS ME DOING THE WORK AFTER LOOKING AT THE WEB SITE LOOKS AS IF TOYOTA HAS A PROBLEM AND DOES NOT WANT TO ADDRESS IT I SEE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. IS IT GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE GETTING KILLED TO GET THEM TO LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM AND FIX IT. *TR
Mar 22, 2015
WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT GO OUT. IF I TURN THEM OFF THEN BACK ON THEY COME ON. SOME TIMES THIS HAPPENS EVERY MINUTE OR SO AND SOMETIME THEY WORK FINE. I HAVE REPLACED THE LEFT LOW BEAM THINKING I HAD A BAD LIGHT. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURE. *TR
Nov 28, 2014
TOYOTA CAMRY - 2007 HEAD LITES - LOW BEAMS NOT GOOD. HIGH BEAMS NOT GOOD! GOOGLE "TOYOTA HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS" NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR 2007 AND ALSO OTHER YEARS. I CHECKED THE GROUND AND IT IS GROUNDED PROPERLY. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL! SOMEONE COULD HAVE AN ACCIDENT. NIGHT DRIVING IS NOT GOOD, EVEN WITH HIGH BEAMS! *TR
Oct 28, 2014
DRIVING AT NIGHT GOT STOPPED BY NJ STATE TROOPER FOR HAVING DRIVERS LIGHT OUT. FLIPPED LIGHT HANDLE ON AND OFF LIGHT CAME BACK ON. TEN MINUTES LATER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Jul 15, 2014
ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY THEN SPEEDOMETER AND RPM GAUGES GOES TO ZERO AND A/C IF IT IS ON BLOWS WARM AIR. *JS
Sep 24, 2013
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
8 complaints
(1) ABS MODULE HAS AN INTERMITTENT SHORT. WHEN IT FAILS THE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH COME ON, TEMP GAUGE AND TACH FLUCTUATE, AND THE A/C STOPS WORKING. THE SHORT IN MODULE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A TOYOTA DEALER. I UNDERSTAND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS GO BAD BUT FOR IT TO EFFECT THE SPEEDOMETER AND A/C SEEMS LIKE A POOR DESIGN. (2) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS MY ENGINE OIL LIGHT HAS COME ON. APPARENTLY THERE ARE ISSUES WITH EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IN SOME MODEL TOYOTAS WITH PISTON RINGS FLAWS. DEALER HAS DONE OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS BUT UNABLE TO REPRODUCE PROBLEM.
Jul 12, 2018
MY CAR IS DYING WHEN IS RUNNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL GET LOCK AND DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED I GO EVERYTHING TURNS OFF SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT IT COUD BE BECAUSE DOESN'T SHOW ANY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR ANYTHING PLEASE HELP
Apr 08, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE AIR BAG, ABS, CHECK ENGINE, AND OTHER WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
Dec 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jun 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED 0 MPH WITHOUT THE CONTACT INTENTIONALLY REDUCING THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. IN ADDITION, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,852.
Jun 24, 2016
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8 complaints
THE ACCELERATOR WOULD NOT WORK EVEN WITH ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE IS ON BUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD NOT WORK. *TR
Jan 07, 2015
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. MY CAMRY HAS ACCELERATED ON MANY OCCASIONS, HUNDREDS OF TIME, OFTEN TIMES, DAILY. IT HAS NEVER CAUSED AN OVERRIDE PROBLEM, BUT THE RPMS DO GO UP IMMENSELY. IT IS NOT THE GAS PEDAL, I CAN ASSURE YOU, BECAUSE I KEEP MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL TO SEE IF THAT IS THE PROBLEM. MY BROTHER IN LAW, A CAR MECHANIC GURU ASSURED ME IT WAS THE NEW MOTOR SYNCHRONIZATION, SO I NEVER REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO MY LOCAL DEALER. I HAD A 2005 CAMRY, THIS NEVER HAPPENED TO THAT VEHICLE. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN AN ACCIDENT, BUT ALMOST DAILY, IT DOES ACCELERATE. THESE PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM, IT IS REAL, AS FAR AS TAKING OVER THEIR VEHICLE, COULD BE. *TR
Mar 19, 2010
I OWN 2-2007 CAMRY. 1. ALREADY WHEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL FOR ONE OF THE CARS. I STILL FEEL STICK PEDALS AND SOME ACCELERATION, NOT TOO MAYOR BUT I FEEL IT IN HIGHWAY AS WELL IN STOP SIGN. THE OTHER CAR (THIS ONE HAVE A BIG PROBLEM I FEEL MORE THE PROBLEM IN THIS ONE MORE THAN THE OTHER)WILL BE IN THE DEALER 3/17/2010 TO TRY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HOPE AND THIS WILL WORK CAUSE WE'RE AFRAID OF DRIVING THIS CARS. A).-GAS PEDALS AND BRAKES. *TR
Mar 10, 2010
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WHICH HAS A STICKY GAS PEDAL. IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT. MY CAR RECEIVED MINOR DAMAGE TO UNDER CARRIAGE AND FRONT SPOILER AS DIRT AND DEBRIS BECAME DEEPLY EMBEDDED. *TR
Mar 06, 2010
TOYOTA CAMRY RECALL WAS "CORRECTED" LAST MONTH, AS TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ISSUE. THE ACCELERATION NOW SEEMS MORE ERRATIC THAN BEFORE. I DO NOT BELIEVE IT WAS A PEDAL PROBLEM, RATHER AN ELECTRONIC ONE. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR ON THE OPEN ROAD BUT AM SCHEDULED TO DO SO SOON. I AM 72, IF I SHOULD HAVE A PROBLEM, I'M SURE THAT TOYOTA CORP. WOULD ATTRIBUTE IT TO MY AGE OR SOME OTHER EXCUSE. THE PEDAL IS NOT CONSISTENTLY RESPONSIVE ON ACCELERATION, SEEMS TO HAVE A DELAY AT TIMES, THEN SUDDENLY KICKS IN. IT IS INCONSISTENT ENOUGH THAT THE DEALER CAN TEST IT AND FIND NOTHING WRONG. I WOULD LIKE AN OUTSIDE EVALUATION BEFORE SOMETHING SERIOUS HAPPENS TO ME OR TO OTHER OWNERS IN THE SAME SITUATION. *TR
Mar 05, 2010
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 complaints
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY CAUGHT FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY. *MW THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *JB
Dec 22, 2014
LETTER FROM SENATOR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE STALLING PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING HIS 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE STALLED EACH TIME THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL. HE WOULD HAVE TO SUDDENLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID A COLLISION. THE ENGINE WOULD LOSE POWER AND PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL DID NOTHING. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER STATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE IF THE COMPUTER DIDN'T RECORD THE INCIDENT. *JB
Aug 25, 2010
2007 TOYOTA SOLARA. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT WITH RESPONSE FROM DEALERSHIP REGARDING VEHICLE PROBLEMS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WHICH LEFT HIM WITH NO POWER AND UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE IN A RAINSTORM. THE CONSUMER DID MANAGE TO GET TO THE NEAREST EXIT SAFELY. *JB
Jun 10, 2010
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA PROBLEMS FM OWNER OF A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. *TGW WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULDN'T START. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE OIL AND DISCOVERED THERE WAS NO OIL ON THE DIPSTICK. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR THREE DAYS TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND CABLES. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO CHECK WITH ANOTHER DEALER ABOUT THE VEHICLE BURNING OIL. THE OIL WAS ABOUT 2.3 QUARTS LOW. THE SHORT BLOCK, GASKETS AND SEALS WERE REPLACED. A COUPLE OF WEEK LATER, OIL WAS ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SEAL AGAIN. *JB
Mar 18, 2010
WE HAVE A 2007 CAMRY XLE AND THE CAR SURGES WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ON AND GOING UP A HILL. IF THE CRUISE IS SET FOR 67MPH THE CAR HAS A ABOUT 2300 RPM. GOING UP A MODERATE HILL, THE CAR DOWNSHIFTS AND GOES TO 3400 RPM. IT THEN SURGES TO 4700 RPM WHICH PUTS THE DRIVERS HEAD INTO THE HEAD REST. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY OF 2007. WE CALLED OUR LOCAL DEALER(TOPSHAM, MAINE LEE TOYOTA), AND THEY SAID IT WAS WHAT THE COMPUTER WAS PROGRAMMED TO DO. I ASKED AGAIN THE 1ST TIME I HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE AND RECEIVED THE SAME RESPONSE. IT DOES ONLY HAPPEN WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, SO WE HAVE LEARNED TO SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL GOING UP ANY HILLS. WE HAVE A 2ND ISSUE WITH OUR 2007 CAMRY WHICH TOYOTA REFUSES TO FIX. IF THE REAR DEFROST IS TURNED ON WHILE THE RADIO IS ON, THE RADIO GOES DEAD. THE RADIO ANTENNA AND DEFROST WIRES ARE IN THE SAME WINDOW, AND ONE IS SHORTING OUT THE OTHER. I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE NO FIRE OCCURS TO TURN OFF THE RADIO WHILE THE REAR DEFROST IS ON. I HAVE READ MANY SIMILAR ISSUES ON THE INTERNET AND TOLD TOYOTA SUCH. *TR
Feb 03, 2010
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
8 complaints
THE DASH OF MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA BEGAN TO MELT AND CRACK IN 2012, CREATING AN EXTREMELY STICKY SURFACE AS WELL AS A SEVERE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO WORSEN OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE STICKINESS AND GLARE WORSEN WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES WHICH IS A CRITICAL ISSUE WHEN LIVING IN FLORIDA. EVEN WHEN I TRAVEL TO NORTHERN STATES IN THE WINTER, THE STICKINESS AND SEVERE GLARE DOES NOT COMPLETELY GO AWAY IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES. I CAN GENTLY TOUCH MY DASH AND LEAVE A FINGER IMPRINT AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR AND IN ANY TEMPERATURE. THE GLARE GREATLY REDUCES THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR HOWEVER, DURING THE HOTTEST MONTHS OF THE YEAR THE GLARE IS SO SEVERE THAT IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHAT IS AHEAD. I HAVE NEARLY BEEN IN ACCIDENTS AND HAVE COME CLOSE TO HITTING PEDESTRIANS IN PARKING LOTS BECAUSE OF THE SEVERE GLARE. I HAVE RESORTED TO "BOBBING AND WEAVING" TO FIND AN AREA OF THE WINDSHIELD I CAN SEE THROUGH (TYPICALLY A ONE-INCH AREA WHERE THE AIR VENT IS REFLECTING VERY LOW ON THE WINDSHIELD) OR EVEN ROLLING DOWN THE SIDE WINDOW TO STICK MY HEAD OUT DURING SITUATIONS SUCH AS THESE. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THAT THIS WILL CONTINUE TO WORSEN WITH TIME. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY! THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURS! *JS
Dec 03, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING AND THE SURFACE BECAME VERY STICKY AND SHINY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 11/20/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE SURFACE BELOW THE WINDSHIELD BECAME SHINY AND REFLECTED THE SUNLIGHT IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. UPDATED 5/5/2015 *JS
Oct 03, 2014
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A GLARE APPEARED ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT MADE IT DIFFICULT TO VIEW THE ROAD. THE GLARE WAS DUE TO THE DASHBOARD MELTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS ALSO STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. JCC UPFDATED 09/16/14*LJ UPDATED 1/13/2015 *JS
Aug 05, 2014
MY DRAIN TUBE FOR MY SUNROOF HAS BECOME DISCONNECTED TWICE NOW. I PAID SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN 2010 AND IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN IN 2014. *TR
Jan 31, 2014
THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SE HAS BEEN MELTING AND THERE IS A SHINE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD IN THE WINDSHIELD CREATING A VISIBILITY PROBLEM. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW WHEN IT CAME OUT AT MAROON TOYOTA AT WESTON, FL. WHEN I STARTED WITH THE PROBLEM I TOOK IT TO THIS DEALERSHIP AND THE MANAGER SAID MY CAR WAS OUR OF WARRANTY AND COULD DO NOTHING. I ALSO TOOK IT TO HEADQUARTERS TOYOTA IN MIAMI WHERE I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR FOR MAINTENANCE AND I GOT THE SAME REPLY. I CALLED TOYOTA USA AND THE AGENT SAID HE CAN'T DO ANYTHING ELSE EITHER BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD OF THE CAR HAS A WARRANTY OF ONLY 3 YEARS. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE CAR. I NEVER HEARD OF A MELTING DASHBOARD AND MY CAR RIGHT NOW HAS LESS THAN 65K AND THIS STARTED WHEN IT WAS AROUND 50K MILES. PLEASE, CAN YOU HELP? I AM SURE I CANNOT BE THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING. THANK YOU *TR
Jul 12, 2012
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8 complaints
I WAS DRIVING ON THE TURNPIKE WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 75 MPH WHEN MY CAR BEGAN "RACING" INTO OVERDRIVE. IT DID THIS FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN STOPPED, A FEW MINUTES LATER THE ENGINE RACED AGAIN. ABOUT. THAT TIME ANOTHER CAR PULLED UP NEXT TO ME TO TELL ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE(SMOKING). I PULLED OFF THE INTERSTATE AND HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED. TOYOTA FINALLY AGREED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE BUT I AM HAVING SAME PROBLEMS WITH NEW ENGINE AND I WAS CHARGED $1800 TO GET AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE NEW ENGINE. *TR
Oct 20, 2011
ATTN: DEFECTS INVESTIGATIONS OFFICE. 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 38721 MILES THAT IS OWNED BY AND USED AS AN UNDERCOVER POLICE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT EXPLANATION ON MARCH 10, 2010. THE OPERATOR, WHO IS A SWORN OFFICER, ADVISES THAT HIS FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE INCREASED IN SPEED AND ENGINE REVOLUTIONS WITHOUT EXPLANATION. THE EVENT OCCURRED OVER THE COURSE OF APPROXIMATELY 1/10TH OF A MILE REACHING SPEEDS JUST OVER 60 MPH. THE ACCELERATION EVENT CORRECTED ITSELF. THERE WAS NO INJURY OR CRASH ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION HAD COMPLETED A TOYOTA RECALL SERVICE PROGRAM # SSC90L TO ADDRESS ACCELERATION ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE ON MARCH 2, 2010. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE HENRICO POLICE ON MARCH 3, 2010. THE EXTREMELY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN THE RECALL SERVICE AND THIS SUDDEN UNANTICIPATED ACCELERATION EVENT GIVES REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE RECALL SERVICE WAS NOT EFFECTIVE IN CORRECTING THE ACCELERATION ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH TOYOTA BRAND VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SHORTLY AFTER THE EVENT AND IS CURRENTLY SECURED BY THE HENRICO POLICE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN OR EXAMINED BY ANY PARTIES SINCE THE OCCURRENCE OF THIS ACCELERATION EVENT. IN LIGHT OF THE FACT THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY COMPLETED THE REQUIRED ACCELERATION RECALL SERVICE AND HAS BEEN SECURED SINCE THE DATE OF THE OCCURRENCE, THIS AGENCY BELIEVES THAT THIS VEHICLE IS AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR EXAMINATION BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATIONS TO DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THIS UNANTICIPATED ACCELERATION EVENT. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS OUTFITTED WITH TOYOTA BRAND FLOOR MATS WHICH ARE TETHERED TO ANCHORS IN THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Mar 19, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE CONTINUES TO HAVE RUNAWAY UNINTENDED ACCELERATION DESPITE THE VEHICLE UNDERGOING A SERIES OF MODIFICATIONS AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN AUBURN, CA. IT HAS HAPPENED PRIOR TO BE FIXED AND HAS HAPPENED ONCE SINCE BEING FIXED. *TR
Mar 05, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, SHE HEARD A CLUNK NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26000. THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/05/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE GAS PEDAL. UPDATED 01/07/10.*JB
Dec 15, 2009
HIGH SPEED COLLISION INVOLVING A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. DRIVER WAS FAMILIAR WITH ROAD AND WAS NOT KNOWN TO DRIVE AGGRESSIVELY OR SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE SPEED LIMIT. POLICE REPORT PUT RATE OF SPEED AT TIME OF COLLISION AT LEAST 85 MPH. CONVERSATIONS WITH INVESTIGATORS INDICATE THAT SEVERITY OF COLLISION INDICATES SPEED MAY HAVE BEEN 100 MPH. POSTED SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. *FB2 UPDATED 03/08/10 *BF UPDATED 05/10/10*JB UPDATED 07/15/10 *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A TREE, TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO CAUGHT FIRE. UPDATED 10/05/10 UPDATED 9/29/11*CW
Nov 19, 2009
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AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THERE WAS AN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WITH FORCE REPEATEDLY; YET, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN CAUSING IT TO CRASH INTO A BRICK BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A MINOR WHIPLASH INJURY; AND SUSTAINED BRUISES ON THE RIGHT FOOT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THERE WAS ALSO MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,000.
Mar 15, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED; THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND HIT A CONCRETE MEDIAN. THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT HAD SEVERAL BRUISES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOOK A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
Jan 04, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AT THE INTERSECTION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND ONE PASSENGER FROM THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 26,000.
May 04, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. CONSUMER STATES AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HER DAUGHTER WAS THE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE TO PROCEED ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRACTOR TRAILER. ONE WEEK AFTER THE ACCIDENT, A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSPECTED, BUT WAS TOLD THE MATS IN THE VEHICLE WERE NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. *JB
Apr 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK. WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES FAILED AND SHE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE TENNESSEE POLICE, REPORT 10-189917. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. SHE RECEIVED INJURIES TO HER NECK. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Mar 08, 2010
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
8 complaints
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY RECALLED HAD THE NEW PARTS INSTALLED @ DEALERSHIP. AFTER WHICH I EXPERIENCED THE ACCELERATOR STICKING AND NOT SLOWING DOWN WITHOUT PRESSURE TO BRAKES. RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, FOUND NO FAULT CODES AND RECHECKED THE FIXES THEY HAD PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED. THE PROBLEM STILL REMAINS, THE CAR DOESN'T DECELERATE WHEN YOU LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND IN FACT HAD AN INSTANCE OF IT SPEEDING UP AND DECELERATING FREELY ON IT'S OWN. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AS THEIR COMPUTERS DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG BUT AS THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE THERE IS CLEARLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT THAT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Mar 11, 2010
WAS PARKING MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN PARKING LOT BETWEEN TWO CARS WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING ME TO HIT TWO CARS IN THE SPACES ADJACENT TO THE PARKING SPACE I WAS ENTERING. THESE CARS WERE IN FRONT OF THE SPACE I WAS ENTERING. THIS OCCURRED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS TO THE GAS PEDAL WERE MADE ON 2/11/10. *TR
Mar 09, 2010
I AS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, CAR ACCELERATED - JUMPED A CURB, HITTING A TREE AND BROKE MY NOSE,AND DAMAGED THE WHOLE FRONT OF MY CAR.. ON JUNE 27, 2009 I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AGAIN, CAMRY ACCELERATED HITTING THE SUV IN FRONT OF MY CAR. TOOK IT IN TO PAULY TOYOTA IN CRYSTAL LAKE, IL AND THEY SENT ME AWAY SAYING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY 2007 CAMRY. I ALSO HAD TWO VERY NEAR ACCIDENTS, BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP IN TIME. I AM DEATHLY AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL ACCELERATE AGAIN. AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO HELP ME OUT. PLEASE HELP ME! *TR
Feb 17, 2010
MY TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2007 MODEL HAD THE UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION PROBLEM ON MULTIPLE INSTANCES MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL AND ONCE IN A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. I CALLED THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP AND TOOK IT FOR EXAMINATION, THEY ASKED ME TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM ON THE SPOT, BUT I WAS NOT ABLE TO AT THAT INSTANT. THE DEALERSHIP THEN LATER SAID IT WAS LIKELY DUE TO FLOOR MATS AND I HAD THE FLOOR MATS SECURED (EVEN THOUGHT THAT DID NOT APPEAR TO BE THE CAUSE.) BASED ON RECENT REPORTS I AM CONCERNED THAT IT IS LIKELY DUE TO A DIFFERENT MECHANICAL PROBLEM ACKNOWLEDGED BY TOYOTA. HOWEVER I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY RECALL OR REPAIR NOTIFICATIONS FOR MY CAR YET AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY CAR. *TR
Feb 11, 2010
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT IS PART OF BOTH RECALLS FOR THE FLOORMAT ISSUE AND THE ACCELERATION ISSUE. WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED MY CAR IN AUGUST 2007, I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED ACCELERATION PROBLEMS AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT IT. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IT IN AND REPAIRS WERE MADE, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO EXIST AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOTHING SERIOUS. IN FEBRUARY 2008, WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN MY VEHICLE WITH OUR TEENAGE DAUGHTER AN A FRIEND. WE WERE COMING TO A STOP LIGHT AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF US AND OUR CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND WE HIT THE BACK OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. THERE WAS SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE, BUT THANKFULLY, NO REALLY BODILY INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS. AFTER PLACING A CALL TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND EXPLAINING THE ACCELERATION ISSUE TO THEM THAT I BELIEVE WAS THE REASON FOR THE ACCIDENT, I WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD NOT BE THE ISSUE AND THAT MY INITIAL ACCELERATION ISSUE HAD ALREADY BEEN FIXED. I HAVE FOUR CHILDREN THAT ARE IN MY CAR EVERYDAY AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE. MY FLOORMAT ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AND NEITHER HAS THE PEDAL ISSUE. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE WAY THIS SITUATION IS BEING HANDLED, ESPECIALLY SINCE I FIRST NOTICED THE ISSUE RIGHT AFTER THE PURCHASE OF MY CAR AND I WAS ASSURED THAT IT WAS FIXED. PLEASE ADVISE. THANKS *TR
Feb 05, 2010
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints
The contact had a 2007 Toyota Camry loaner vehicle from the dealer. The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the contact drove the vehicle at an undisclosed speed when the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The brakes seized and failed to stop the vehicle immediately while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle drove through an intersection and crashed into another vehicle coming from the opposite direction. The air bags were deployed. The vehicle then crashed into two parked vehicles at another dealer, Appleton Motorcars Sales & Service (1221 W Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI 54914), and came to a complete stop. Appleton Motorcars Sales & Service contacted the police, and a police report was filed. The fire department arrived on the scene and helped the contact exit the vehicle. The contact was unaware if a fire department report had been filed. The contact sustained contusions on her chest, right leg, and right hand, as well as severe headaches. The contact later received medical attention. The contact's passenger sustained chest pain and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The dealer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with their insurance information. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Jun 12, 2023
ON APRIL 17, 2010 I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 CAMRY HYBRID. WHEN I TRIED TO APPLY MY BRAKES, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. WHEN I PUSHED THE PEDAL MORE, THE CAR LOCKED DOWN. I LOOKED AT THE INFORMATION CENTER ON THE DASH AND IT HAD A WARNING "CHECK VSC SYSTEM." I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN SPARTANBURG, SC. THE GAVE ME A RENTAL AND TOLD ME THEY HAD TO DO FURTHER DIAGNOSTICS. AFTER 12 DAYS, MY CAR IS READY BUT THEY CAN GIVE ME NO REASON WHY THE SYSTEM FAILED. THEY REPLACED A SENSOR, BUT TOLD ME THIS ISSUE NEVER HAPPENS. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY ARE NOT HELPING ME WITH THIS MATTER AT ALL. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. I COULD HAVE CRASHED. MY DAUGHTER USED THE CAR ABOUT A MONTH AGO ON A TRIP AND SHE WOULD HAVE CRASHED IF THIS HAD HAPPENED. *TR
Apr 28, 2010
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 30MPH, WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THE GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PRESSED THE POWER BUTTON. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, THE BRAKES AND GAS PEDAL WORKED APPROPRIATELY. *TR
Apr 26, 2010
ON MARCH 19TH, 2009 I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID AND IT WOULD NOT STOP. I WENT THROUGH A FOUR WAY STOP AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CAR WAS DAMAGED AND I ENDED UP GOING TO THE HOSPITAL AND HAVING THE CAR TOWED. IT CAUSED A LOT OF PAIN AND SUFFERING AND EXPENSE. *TR
Mar 10, 2010
THE CAR LOST CONTROL FOR NO REASON, COULD NOT BRAKE AND GOT TOTALLED. *TR
Mar 09, 2010
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
7 complaints
Was driving an it made a noise then the brake light abs light an vcs light came on at the same time an I see on here where some people have the same problem with the same car so what do I need to do about it
Dec 13, 2021
AT LESS THAN 80,000 MILES THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER IT. WE REPLACED THE UNIT, BUT LAST WEEK THE VSC WARNING LIT UP AGAIN. THE ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE NOW WAS 122,226 MILES.
Sep 20, 2020
THE VSC SYSTEM LIGHTS ARE GOING OFF. THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING WHEN YOU TURN THE CAR ON AND THEN IT JOLTS SUDDENLY. NOW A BEEP IS GOING OFF EVERY TIME I START MY CAR.
Jan 23, 2019
WHEN I CHANGE BREAK PADS AND ROTORS THE VSC SYSTEM LIGHT IS ON.. BREAKS NO ENGAGED.
Mar 20, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT ROAD ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS I LOST ALL CONTROL OF MY BRAKES AND MY "CHECK VSC LIGHT", BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON. I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP MY CAR LIKE NORMAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IT WAS VERY SCARY WHILE DRIVING.
Mar 04, 2016
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
6 complaints
VSC CHECK SYSTEM IS ON AT ALL TIMES AND MY CAR DOESN'T START AT ALL.
Mar 29, 2021
ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO ZERO AT SAME TIME ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS LIT UP ON DASH. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, ABS AND BRAKE DASH LIGHTS TURNED OFF AT THE SAME TIME SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE JUMPED BACK TO CURRENT SPEED INDICATION. NO LOSS OF POWER EITHER WAY, BUT HAS BEEN CYCLING BETWEEN FOR THE PAST WEEK. NOT LIMITED TO SPECIFIC SPEEDS OF AMOUNT OF TIME ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING, AS IT OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND VARIOUS TIMES.
Mar 31, 2017
THE PRIMARY SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING MY COMPLAINT ARE A MALFUNCTIONING SPEEDOMETER AND A MALFUNCTIONING ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM; HOWEVER, THERE ARE OTHERS, WHICH I WILL DESCRIBE. WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT COMPLETELY CRAZY. SPECIFICALLY, THE SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO (AS I WAS DRIVING 40MPH) THE TACHOMETER STARTED BOUNCING UP AND DOWN BETWEEN 0 AND 2 OR 3, THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THEN, EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL BEFORE I COULD PULL OVER. I SOON REALIZED ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS LIKE THE TEMP GAUGE GOING LIMP AND THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWING HOT AIR ALONG WITH OTHER THINGS. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED ALL TOGETHER BUT ON AND OFF AT RANDOM INTERVALS. I DID SOME RESEARCH, WHICH LED ME TO THE ABS ISSUE. ACCORDING TO OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THE REPAIR IS $2K-$3K AND MANY HAD STORIES OF DEALERS MAKING VARIOUS COSTLY REPAIRS THAT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. I WORK FOR MINIMUM WAGE, THIS IS MY ONLY CAR, AND IT IS 110 DEGREES IN MY TOWN. DRIVING WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING HERE IS A SAFETY HAZARD. ONE PERSON SUGGESTED UNPLUGGING THE FAULTY ABS MODULE TO REGAIN AIR CONDITIONING. WHEN I DID THIS THE AIR CONDITIONING DID IN FACT START WORKING ALONG WITH THE TACHOMETER AND TEMP GAUGE. THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, AND SEAT BELT ALARM STILL DO NOT WORK. FURTHERMORE, THIS IS NO LONGER INTERMITTENT BUT CONSTANT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL REMAIN ON. AN ABS MALFUNCTION COULD BE DISASTROUS IN WET WEATHER. THE LACK OF A SPEEDOMETER IS A SAFETY PROBLEM ON CITY ROADS FOR OBVIOUS REASONS AND NOT TO FORGET THE SEAT BELT ALARM OR THE ODOMETER, WHICH NO LONGER LOGS THE MILEAGE. MY 2007 CAMRY HAD LOW MILES FOR ITS AGE (<70K) WHEN THESE PROBLEMS FIRST OCCURRED; THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED AND WELL MAINTAINED. I HAVE READ MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM THOSE WITH THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS AND IT SEEMS LIKE A FAULTY PRODUCT IS TO BLAME.
Aug 05, 2015
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE FOUR DOOR AUTOMATIC SEDAN HAS INTERMITTENT ERRATIC PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL: THE ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND THE TACHOMETER, THERMOMETER AND OTHER GAUGES BOUNCE UP AND DOWN THIS PROBLEM STARTED TWO DAYS AGO, THE EVENTS LAST FOR A FEW SECONDS TO TEN MINUTES, EPISODES OCCUR SPORADICALLY AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO DRIVE NORMALLY DURING THE EVENTS. I CALLED TOYOTA (800) 331-4331 AND ASKED FOR A WARRANTY EXTENSION TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. I WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. ON JULY 1, 2015, CENTRAL FLORIDA TOYOTA IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA TRIED TO CHARGE ME $59.00, I REFUSED TO PAY AND THEY EVENTUALLY PROCEEDED TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGE. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE GIVEN TO ME SAYS, "$2,217.05 FOR ABS ACTUATOR ASSY., R&R. THE MECHANIC SAID THIS IS SERIOUS; THE BRAKES CAN LOCK UP WHILE I AM DRIVING. THERE ARE NUMEROUS IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET BUT TOYOTA CORPORATE SAID THIS PROBLEM IS NOT SUBJECT TO A RECALL OR A REPORTED PROBLEM. (JUST GOOGLE, "2007 TOYOTA CAMRY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON". CONSUMER COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT THE BOSCH ABS ECU HAS A FLAW IN CIRCUIT BOARD DESIGN.) THIS IS VERY EXPENSIVE PROBLEM AND SO COMMON AS TO INDICATE THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED FREE BY TOYOTA. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. SEE SAMPLE WEB SITES REGARDING THE EXACT PROBLEM: HTTP://WWW.CAMRYFORUMS.COM/FORUM/GENERAL-TECH-8/2007-CAMRY-INSTRUMENTATION-GHOST-39934/ HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=RDTGABJRFDS
Jul 02, 2015
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE FOUR DOOR AUTOMATIC SEDAN HAS INTERMITTENT ERRATIC PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL: THE ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND THE TACHOMETER, THERMOMETER AND OTHER GAUGES BOUNCE UP AND DOWN THIS PROBLEM STARTED TWO DAYS AGO, THE EVENTS LAST FOR A FEW SECONDS TO TEN MINUTES, EPISODES OCCUR SPORADICALLY AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO DRIVE NORMALLY DURING THE EVENTS. I CALLED TOYOTA (800) 331-4331 AND ASKED FOR A WARRANTY EXTENSION TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. I WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. ON JULY 1, 2015, CENTRAL FLORIDA TOYOTA IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA TRIED TO CHARGE ME $59.00, I REFUSED TO PAY AND THEY EVENTUALLY PROCEEDED TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGE. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE GIVEN TO ME SAYS, "$2,217.05 FOR ABS ACTUATOR ASSY., R&R. THE MECHANIC SAID THIS IS SERIOUS; THE BRAKES CAN LOCK UP WHILE I AM DRIVING. THERE ARE NUMEROUS IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET BUT TOYOTA CORPORATE SAID THIS PROBLEM IS NOT SUBJECT TO A RECALL OR A REPORTED PROBLEM. (JUST GOOGLE, "2007 TOYOTA CAMRY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON". CONSUMER COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT THE BOSCH ABS ECU HAS A FLAW IN CIRCUIT BOARD DESIGN.) THIS IS VERY EXPENSIVE PROBLEM AND SO COMMON AS TO INDICATE THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED FREE BY TOYOTA. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. SEE SAMPLE WEB SITES REGARDING THE EXACT PROBLEM: HTTP://WWW.CAMRYFORUMS.COM/FORUM/GENERAL-TECH-8/2007-CAMRY-INSTRUMENTATION-GHOST-39934/ HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=RDTGABJRFDS
Jul 02, 2015
+ 1 more complaint for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
6 complaints
TOO MUCH OIL CONSUMPTION ALSO THE CAR JERKS WHEN YOU PRESS THE GAS PEDAL
May 04, 2020
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. TAKES ABOUT 1-2 QUARTS EVERY 1000 MILES, OTHERWISE I RUN OUT OF OIL AND IT STARTS TO SMELL LIKE OIL WHEN I DRIVE OR WHEN CAR IS RUNNING. I WAS HEADED ON A TRIP TODAY WHEN MY CAR STARTED TO DRIVE A LITTLE FUNNY AND IT STARTED TO SMELL LIKE OIL AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CHECK IT AND I WAS LOW ON OIL. I PUT MORE OIL IN THE CAR AND HEADED BACK ON MY TRIP. I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CRUISE KICKED OFF AND JOLTED THE CAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING 70MPH. AFTER THAT IT WAS HARD TO GET MY CAR TO SHIFT ABOVE THE 3RD RPM. CAR STILL HAS LESS THAN 150,000 ON IT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW THOUSAND MILES. IT HAS NO OIL LEAKS. THERE ARE NO LIGHTS THAT GO OFF, HAS HAD REGULAR AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WITH RECORDS.
Jan 02, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST OIL AFTER TWO OR THREE DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR DETACHED AND LEAKED WATER, AND THE OIL RING FAILED. BOTH COMPONENTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,671.
Apr 05, 2017
I PURCHASED MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN JULY 2006, NEW. AT APPROXIMATELY 50K MILES, WHEN TURNING CORNERS MY ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS STALLING, THE ACCELERATOR DID NOT WORK, AND A "LOW ENGINE FUEL" WARNING CAME ON. I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS ASSURED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. THIS SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE AND EACH TIME I WAS ASSURED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, AND THEN MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN THESE INCIDENTS FIRST OCCURRED. I'M NOW AT 108K MILES. FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING CORNERS, THE "LOW ENGINE FUEL" WARNING DISPLAYED BRIEFLY. SINCE THE DEALERSHIP PREVIOUSLY ASSURED ME THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR, AND MY CAR HAD 2K MORE MILES BEFORE MY NEXT OIL CHANGE, I CONTINUED TO DRIVE MY CAR. THEN ON SUNDAY, JUNE 25TH I DECIDED TO HAVE AUTO ZONE TAKE A LOOK AT MY CAR. TO MY UTTER SURPRISE, THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO OIL ON THE STICK WHEN THE AUTO ZONE GUY CHECKED MY OIL LEVELS. I PURCHASED TWO QUARTS OF OIL AND THE AUTO ZONE GUY PUT THE OIL IN MY CAR. THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY I TOOK MY CAR TO MY USUAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND EXPLAINED MY EXPERIENCE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THAT MY PISTON IS PROBABLY WORN OUT AND OIL IS PROBABLY LEAKING INTO MY ENGINE, WHICH WOULD BE A $4K REPAIR COST. AS I STATED TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR, AT ANY MOMENT MY CAR CAN CONK OUT WHILE DRIVING, BECAUSE OIL IS LEAKING INTO MY ENGINE AND THE ONLY TIME A WARNING APPEARS IS WHEN I TURN CORNERS. IF I'M DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHERE SPEEDS ARE IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH, AND MY CAR CONKS OUT BECAUSE OIL IS LEAKING INTO MY ENGINE, THAT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN WHO OVERHEARD OUR CONVERSATION STATED, "YEAH, THE ENGINES ON THOSE CARS ARE A PIECE OF JUNK." TOYOTA REFUSES FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. *TR
Jun 04, 2014
THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE, ESPECIALLY AT START UP AND ACCELERATION. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AS THE ENGINE MIGHT SEIZE UP. FORTUNATELY, I CAUGHT IT BEFORE THAT HAPPENED. TOYOTA HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THIS ISSUE T-SB-0094-11; THEY KNEW THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT NEVER NOTIFIED VEHICLE OWNERS AND THE LOCAL DEALER NEVER PERFORMED THE INSPECTION TEST CALLED FOR IN THE BULLETIN. IN ADDITION, THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FILED ON THIS WITH NHTSA AND HUNDREDS MORE POSTED ON THE INTERNET. THERE ARE TWO SAFETY ISSUES: ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AND TOYOTA'S DISREGARD FOR SAFETY, BY NOT INFORMING OWNERS OF THE ISSUE. *TR
Jul 08, 2013
+ 1 more complaint for this component
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
6 complaints
MY AUNT BOUGHT BRAND NEW 2007 CAMRY AND TRANSFER TO ME 2-2018. NOTICE THAT ENGINE SOUND NOT RIGHT. HAVE TO CHECK OIL EVERY WEEK. ENGINE BURNING OIL A LOT, HAVE TO PUT 1 QUART EVERY 1200 MILES, ONLY 67500 MILES AND NOW STARTING TO HEAR KNOCKING NOISE. CALL TOYOTA AND THEY SAID WARRANTY EXPIRE. REPAIR AT OWNER COST.
Jan 08, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING UPHILL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CASE NUMBER: 1803150976 WAS OPENED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL REQUESTED POWER, ELECTRONIC FAILURE BETWEEN CRUISE, ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, CAUSING ENGINE RPM TO ACCELERATE WITH NO POWER FROM TRANSMISSION. I HIT BRAKE PEDAL TO KEEP ENGINE FROM BEING DAMAGED. FEW SECONDS LATER TRANSMISSION THUMPED/CLUNKED. TRANSMISSION DAMAGED FROM THAT POINT. I DROVE CAR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL TILL NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED. UPDATED 10/15/18*JB
Jul 26, 2018
MY VEHICLE DOES NOT BURN ENOUGH OIL. I HAVE ZERO OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES. TOYOTA IS A GREAT COMPANY. EMPLOYEES SHOULD GET A RAISE TODAY.
Mar 16, 2018
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, AND AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP I HEARD A WARNING DING, LOOKED DOWN, AND MY DASHBOARD READ "LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE." I FOUND THAT WARNING ODD CONSIDERING I HAVE ONLY PUT 2,000 MILES ON MY CAR SINCE MY LAST OIL CHANGE, I HAVE NOT NOTICED ANY OIL LEAKS IN MY PARKING SPOT OR UNDER MY CAR, AND I HAD MY TRANSMISSION SERVICED FOUR WEEKS AGO AND THERE WAS NO MENTION OF ANY LEAKS BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. I PULL INTO THE WALMART PARKING LOT CLOSE BY, CHECK MY OIL, AND OIL LEVELS ARE NOT REGISTERING ON MY DIPSTICK. I QUICKLY BOUGHT 2 QUARTS OF THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED WEIGHT OF OIL, PUT THEM IN, AND WENT DIRECTLY TO MY SERVICE STATION. THE SERVICE STATION TOOK ME IN IMMEDIATELY, COMPLETED THEIR INSPECTION, AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY CANNOT FIND ANY LEAKS ANYWHERE. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE NO BAD SMELLS, NO SMOKE, NO SIGNS OF OIL BURNING, NOTHING. THEY RECOMMENDED AN OIL CHANGE, WHICH I DID. THE SERVICE STATION GAVE ME A 50% DISCOUNT ON THE SERVICE BECAUSE IT WAS ONLY 2 MONTHS AND 2,000 MILES SINCE I WAS LAST THERE FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT I KEEP A CASE OF OIL IN MY TRUNK, CHECK THE OIL LEVEL ONCE A WEEK, AND ADD OIL AS NEEDED. I THINK THIS IS A LOT OF OIL CONSUMPTION, AND A LOT OF WORK FOR SUCH A YOUNG VEHICLE. MY CAR IS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE 4 CYLINDER WITH 79,004 MILES AS OF 21 APRIL 2015. *TR
Apr 22, 2015
MY TOYOTA SOLERA IS GOING THRU EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL! I'M CONTINUOUSLY ADDING OIL...AND IT'S NOT LEAKING ANYWHERE. ...WHERE THE HELL IS IT GOING! MY ENGINE IS GOING TO BURN UP! I WANT ANSWERS! 2.4 L 4-CYLIMDER (2AZ-FE). *TR
Apr 12, 2015
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A PARKING LOT BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FRANK FLETCHER TOYOTA (2209 S RANGELINE RD, JOPLIN, MO 64804) AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. TEN DAYS LATER, THE BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.
Nov 26, 2018
TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2007 ENGINE OIL BURNING TOO FAST, I DRIVE ONLY 1500 MILES AFTER CHANGED MY ENGINE OIL. IN THE LAST TIME IT WAS DECREASED 1100 MILES. ALSO MY ENGINE COVERED BY ENGINE OILS AND LIKING EVERYWHERE. SECOND, I DROVE YESTERDAY AND MY BRAKE STUCK AND CANT STOP. IT WAS HAPPENED ME SECOND TIME.
Aug 26, 2017
I BROUGHT MY CAR IN 2015 AND WHEN I TOLD THE PERSON AT MECHANICSVILLE TOYOTA THAT MY BRAKES WERE MAKING A NOISE THEY INFORMED ME TO BRING TO THE SHOP. WHEN I DID THE MECHANIC'S STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. AND FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS THEY HAVE TOLD ME NOTHING WRONG AND NOW EVERYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH THAT IS WRONG. ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I SPOKE TO AM ANGER THE SAME THINS I STATED WAS WRONG WITH IT IS NOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. THE ABS ACUATOR...
May 03, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 42 MPH, THE ABS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE VCS AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, AND AN ALARM SOUNDED. IN ADDITION, SMOKE APPEARED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V491000 (VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS) AND SINCE THEN, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RPM GAUGE FLUCTUATES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Jan 08, 2013
+ 1 more complaint for this component
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
5 complaints
I had a rollover accident in my Camry on 5/13/2021. My brakes locked up which sent me into a spin and then eventually flipping over an embankment. Only one of my airbags deployed and it was the passenger door airbag. The rest of the airbags did not go off. Yes the vehicle is still available for inspection. My safety was put at risk because of the brake malfunction and subsequently because of the airbags not deploying in the manner they are aupoosed to. I rolled the vehicle I'm sure the manner in which h I wrecked would have caused all airbags to deploy. No I never seen a brake or a airbag light on my dashboard. No one else has inspected the vehicle components other than an insurance claims rep to determine my vehicle is a total loss. I'm unsure on who I could have look at it without compromising the integrity of the findings. The brakes however were worked on by jd byrider a week and a half before the accident. They changed my rotors.
Jun 14, 2021
I WAS ON THE FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC. WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR DIDN'T MAKE A FULL STOP. I END UP HITTING THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN MY CAR STRUCK THE VEHICLE IN FRONT, THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.
Dec 19, 2016
SEAT BELT SAFETY LIGHT CAME ON AND NEVER GOES OFF. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WOULD COST ME THOUSAND OF DOLLARS TO FIX. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A SAFETY FEATURE. ALSO MY BRAKING SYSTEM HAD A LEAK AT JUST OVER 35000 MILES THAT COST ME 1300.00 AND IT WAS NEVER ON THE RECALL LIST.
Jun 02, 2015
I OWN A TOYOTA CAMRY LE 2007. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES. WHILE IN MOTION, THEY WILL CEASE TO INDICATE PROPER READINGS AND DROP TO ZERO. AT THE SAME TIME, THE ABS AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS TURNS ON AND STAY FOR A DURATION OF 10 TO 30 MINUTES. ALSO THE A/C GOES OFF WHEN THESE TWO LIGHTS TURN ON. *TR
May 21, 2014
THE FIRST INCIDENT, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND STARTED IT AGAIN IT STAYED ON AND WHEN I GOT ON THE ROAD, I HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. THE NEXT TIME, IT DID THE SAME THING AND AFTER DRIVING A WHILE IT WILL JUST RELEASE AND THE BRAKES WILL BE BACK TO NORMAL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG THE FIRST TIME BECAUSE THE LIGHT WAS OFF. THE NEXT TIME THE LIGHT CAME ON I BROUGHT IT BACK BUT BY THE TIME THEY GOT THE CAR TO THE BACK TO TEST, THE LIGHT WAS OFF AGAIN AND THEY CAN'T GET THE COMPUTER PROGRAM TO GIVE AN ERROR MESSAGE AGAIN. THE THIRD TIME, I BROUGHT IT IN AND HE CAME TO THE LANE AND TESTED IT AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE BRAKE SYSTEM ACCUATOR, LIKE SO MANY OTHERS I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS I HAVE TO PUSH THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO STOP, I'M AFRAID I MAY BE ON THE HIGHWAY GOING A FASTER SPEED WHEN IT HAPPENS AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT. AT THIS POINT, THE CAR HAS DISENGAGED THE AIR BAGS SO IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT ENGAGE, WHICH IS ANOTHER CONCERN. $2200.00 TO REPAIR, NEARLY 10% OF THE COST OF WHAT I PAID FOR THE CAR. I DRIVE TWO TEENAGE GIRLS, MY DAUGHTER AND AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WHO RESIDES WITH US AND I WORRY CONSTANTLY ABOUT THE BRAKES FAILING WHILE WE ARE DRIVING DUE TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE THAT I FEEL LIKE TOYOTA SHOULD FIX BECAUSE OF THE HIGH RATE OF FAILURES. I'VE BEEN SAVING FOR THE REPAIR BUT HAVEN'T GOTTEN IT ALL YET. *TR
Feb 20, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
5 complaints
3 DIFFERENT CONCERNS ISSUE #1: WHILE IN MOTION THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON, SPEEDOMETER GOES TO 0, OTHER GAUGES GO CRAZY. HAPPENS OFF AND ON THROUGHOUT THE DAY WHILE DRIVING. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, THEY SAID IT IS THE ABS MODULE GOING OUT, TO FIX IT WITH A BRAND NEW PART WOULD BE $1800. NOT ONLY IS IT DANGEROUS TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE MY SPEED, ITS A POSSIBILITY MY ABS WOULDN'T KICK IN IF NEEDED. REGULAR BRAKES WORK FINE.
Jan 08, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGE FAILED TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT READING AND THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND EMERGENCY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO THE COOLING COMPONENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO FUNCTION. FURTHERMORE, WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO POWER DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Sep 06, 2018
ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ODOMETER AN TACHOMETER STOP WORKING OR GO UP AND DOWN WILDLY AT THE SAME TIME THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR. ALSO EXCESSIVELY BURNING OIL 1 TO 2 QUARTS PER 1000 MILES.
Aug 30, 2016
THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS OF MY TOYOTA 2007 CAMRY COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON, THE WHOLE DASHBOARD READERS; THE SPEEDOMETER, RPM, ENGINE TEMPERATURE AND OTHER GAUGES JUMP AND FLICKER, THE LIGHT MARKERS FOR TRANSMISSION GEAR AND PARKING GO OFF. THE AC UNIT ALSO DID NOT WORK. I WENT TO DEALER TO GET IT CHECKED OUT BUT THERE WERE NO CODES TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. I WAS TOLD TO COME BACK AGAIN WHEN IT HAPPENS FOR LONGER THAN A DAY. IT KEEPS HAPPENING AT VARIOUS TIMES OF THE DAY (MORNING AND EVENING), WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED OR MOVING, AND ON ALL TYPES OF ROADS AND DRIVING CONDITIONS (CITY STREETS, HIGHWAY, AT A STOP LIGHT, AT A STOP SIGN, WHEN I AM TURNING). I HAVE NOTICED THAT TOYOTA HAS ALREADY ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE FOR THE 2007 CAMRY HYBRID. GIVEN THE SHEER NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR THE REGULAR CAMRY 2007, IT SEEMS RIDICULOUS THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS FOR THE 2007 CAMRY.
Feb 16, 2016
WHILE DRIVING I ATTEMPTED BRAKE TO SLOW ENTRY INTO UPHILL DRIVEWAY. ALL LIGHTS ON DRIVER PANEL LIT UP. BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. WITH FULL FORCE I DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL. SINCE DRIVE WAY WAS UPHILL, I COASTED TO STOP JUST SHORT OF GARAGE DOOR BEFORE CRASHING. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THE BRAKES TOTALLY FAILED DURING LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. I DROVE TO DEALERSHIP FOR SECOND TIME TO HAVE BEAKS INSPECTED. THE CAR WAS ALSO MAKING LOUD NOISE WHENEVER BRAKES APPLIED. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS EXAMINED BY SEVERAL TECHNICIANS. AGAIN, THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES AND TOLD ME THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE! DESPITE SEVERAL RECENT BRAKE FAILURES, TWO VISITS TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THE LOUD NOISE WHEN BRAKING CAME FROM THE "BRAKE ACTUATOR," WHICH COULD BE REPLACED FOR $2,900! QUOTE FROM SERVICE INVOICE OF MARCH 18, 2014, FOLLOWS: "TECH 165630 PERFORMED DIAGNOSIS ON BRAKE NOISE FROM INSIDE CAB OF VEHICLE. TEST DROVE WITH CUSTOMER TO VERIFY NOISE. FOUND THAT BRAKE ACTUATOR IS THE CAUSE OF INTERNAL NOISE WHEN AT A STOP WHILE BRAKE IS APPLIED. SUGGEST NEW BRAKE ACTUATOR AND BRAKE FLUSH AND RE-TEST FOR NOISE AGAIN." SERVICE MANAGER AND TECHNICIANS SAID, "IT' SAFE TO DRIVE." I DO NOT BELIEVE IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE. SINCE I AM A VISITING HOSPICE NURSE, THAT CAR IS MY OFFICE. I WONDER WHEN THE BRAKES WILL FAIL AGAIN, AND WHEN THE INCESSANT LOUD NOISE WILL STOP. I TOOK THE CAR TO AN INDEPENDENT FOREIGN CAR REPAIR SHOP. THEY SAID, "THE ACTUATOR IS THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE AND YOUR BRAKING PROBLEM. HOWEVER, WE CAN'T GET AN ACTUATOR TO REPLACE TOYOTA'S PART BECAUSE IT IS A "LOCKED PART" IN THE ENGINE. ONLY TOYOTA DEALERS CAN OBTAIN THE PART, AND ONLY A TOYOTA DEALER CAN INSTALL THE PART." WILL YOU HELP? *TR
Aug 03, 2014
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
TAKATA RECALL SUN VISORS FALLING DOWN
Aug 11, 2018
VISOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE KEEPS FALLING DOWN AND IS A HAZARD WHEN DRIVING. APPARENTLY TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. TOYOTA HAS MY UPDATED ADDRESS AND I CONSTANTLY RECEIVE NOTICES FROM TOYOTA BUT DID NOT RECEIVE THIS ONE AND THE DEADLINE FOR WARRANTY RECALL HAS EXPIRED. *TR
Dec 22, 2016
THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. IT JUST HANGS DOWN IN THE WAY. IT WAS NOT DAMAGED IN ANY WAY THAT I CAN SEE. JUST NORMAL USE. WHEN DRIVING I HAVE TO EITER MOVE IT TO THE SIDE TO SEE. THIS HAS CAUSED SOME VISIBILITY PROBLEMS WHEN IT IS VERY BRIGHT OUTSIDE AND YOU ARE DRIVING INTO THE SUN.I HAD TO REMOVE IT AS IT WAS IMPEADING MY VISION DURING DRIVING. NOW I HAVE TO DRIVE ONE-HANDED IN ORDER TO SHIELD MY EYES FROM THE SUN. TOYOTA WILL NOT REPLACE AS A WARRANTIED ITEM. *TT
Oct 26, 2011
THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NO LONGER RETRACT TO ITS NORMAL POSITION AND NOW HANGS AT AN AWKWARD ANGLE COMPROMISING MY FIELD OF VISION. AS THE SUN VISOR HAS RARELY BEEN USED OR EVEN TOUCHED, I BELIEVE TOYOTA IS AT FAULT AND SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING THIS INCONVENIENT AND HAZARDOUS DEFECT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Aug 30, 2011
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FALL DOWN ON 8/1/2011. IT WILL NOT STAY HOLD UP WHICH WILL BLOCK DRIVER'S SIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS POTENTIAL AND SERIOUS POSSIBILITY THAT THIS FALL DOWN SUN VISOR MAY CAUSE A CAR ACCIDENT. EVER SINCE LAST YEAR, NUMEROUS OF PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED TO TOYOTA THAT 2007 TO 2011 CAMRY HAS THIS PROBLEM. AS OF TODAY, 8/8/2011, TOYOTA HAS YET TO REPLY TO THIS PROBLEM OR MAKE ANY RECALL TO THE PROBLEMATIC MODEL. IN FACT, TOYOTA ASKS THEIR CUSTOMERS WHO EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM TO PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT SUN VISOR WHICH MAY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. THIS PROBLEM WAS CREATED BY EITHER DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE. NOT BY FAILURE OF USAGE.
Aug 07, 2011
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER IN REVERSE WITHOUT THE KEYS BEING IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE COASTED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.
Apr 18, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH IN REVERSE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEATED WARNING LIGHT AND MASTER WARNING LIGHT INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. UNEXPECTEDLY, THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE REVERSE POSITION. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER WAITING A PERIOD OF EIGHT TO TEN MINUTES AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE PROBLEM WAS A NATURAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,717.
May 19, 2010
INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS FREQUENTLY, PARTICULARLY WHEN I BRAKE AND DECELERATE FROM ABOVE 30MPH, THEN MAKE A TURN, SUCH AS EXITING AN OFF RAMP, AT ABOUT 5-20 MPH, I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO ACCELERATE OUT OF THE TURN, AND THE THROTTLE DOES NOT RESPOND FOR ABOUT 3 TO 15 SECONDS. I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHERE I CANNOT DEPEND ON THE VEHICLE RESPONDING TO THE THROTTLE ALLOWING ME TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS UNDER OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES, AND IS COMPLETELY UNPREDICTABLE, BUT THE ABOVE SCENARIO IS THE MOST CONSISTENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TOYOTA FOR THIS ISSUE FOR THE SECOND TIME AND WAS TOLD: '..THAT IS THE WAY IT IS..' AND "..THIS IS HOW THE FLY-BY-WIRE SYSTEM WORKS IN THE CAMRY.." BY THE SERVICE TECH OF POWER TOYOTA IRVINE ON TUESDAY APR 29. HE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND ENCOURAGED ME TO SPEAK WITH THE TECH ROBERT WHO KNOWS HOW TO WORK AROUND THE ISSUE BY MANIPULATING THE THROTTLE AND RECOMMENDED THAT I COMPLAIN DIRECTLY TO TOYOTA. HE ALSO MENTIONED THAT IF I BUG TOYOTA, THEY WILL BE MOTIVATED TO '.. FIX THE SOFTWARE, PUT A NEW COMPUTER IN IT, OR TAKE CARE OF YOU SOME OTHER WAY..' *TR
May 01, 2008
I BOUGHT A 2007 CAMRY (6 CYLINDER) WITH 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION IN SEPT. 2006. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEARS WHEN IT IS COLD. IT WORKS NORMALLY AFTER IT HAS WARMED UP, ALTHOUGH IT SEEMS TO BE SOMEWHAT INDECISIVE, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR NORMAL SERVICE THREE TIMES. IT HAS 15,300 MILES ON IT NOW. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WANTS TO REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER BUT DOES NOT SEEM VERY CONFIDENT THE REPROGRAMMING WILL HELP. I WILL TRY THIS BEFORE I TRADE IT FOR A NEW HONDA ACCORD. SO FAR NO SITUATIONS INVOLVING SAFETY HAVE OCCURRED. *TR
Sep 13, 2007
THROTTLE RESPONSE DELAY IN 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY (4 CYL. AUTO) CAMRY - BOUGHT NEW 4/06 FROM TOYOTA OF NASHUA (NH). DEFECT IS A DELAY OF 1 1/2 SECONDS IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. DELAY WAS MOST NOTICEABLE AT NORMAL URBAN TRAFFIC SPEEDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH. A LIGHT INCREASE IN THROTTLE AT CONSTANT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN THE 35 TO 45 MPH RANGE RESULTED IN THE ENGINE 1) USUALLY NOT REMAINING IN HIGH GEAR 2) HAVING NO RESPONSE FOR 1 1/2 SECONDS, AND 3) THEN ROUGHLY DOWN-SHIFTING, AS IF THE DRIVER HAD CALLED FOR STRONG ACCELERATION. THE CAR'S SPEED "SAGGED", AND THEN THE CAR'S ENGINE OVERSPED. THE DRIVER THEN HAD TO DECREASE THROTTLE TO PREVENT OVERSPEED IN TRAFFIC. PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC BECOMES UNPREDICTABLE AND DANGEROUS. DELAY AND/OR OVER-RESPONSE IN THE THROTTLE CONTROL'S ACTION MAY CREATE SKIDS ON WET AND ICY ROADS. LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVERS MAY BECOME UN-NERVED BY THIS KIND OF THROTTLE RESPONSE. TOYOTA'S RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS CONSISTED OF THESE REPLIES: (LISTED IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY WERE GIVEN OVER MULTIPLE SERVICE VISITS) 1. "WE KNOW WHAT IT IS. IT IS THE FLY-BY-WIRE CONTROL. THEY ALL DO IT AND THE OWNER HAS TO LIVE WITH IT" (SPOKEN OVER THE PHONE PRIOR TO THE FIRST SERVICE VISIT) 2. "OPERATING AS DESIGNED".. "THIS ISN'T A SAFETY ISSUE". 3. "THE CAMRYS HAVE A DRIVER HABIT IMPRINT FEATURE WHICH ADAPTS TO THE DRIVER'S STYLE". 4. "THE CAR IS PRETTY MUCH NORMAL". 5. "HE HAS SEEN A FEW OF THESE". (GARAGE TECH REP.) DURING SERVICE APPOINTMENTS, THE DEALERSHIP SUPPLIED THREE 4 CYLINDER, AUTOMATIC 2007 CAMRYS AS "LOANERS". NONE OF THESE CARS DEMONSTRATED THE SAME DRIVE-TRAIN BEHAVIOR. THE WRITER HAS BEEN TOLD OF TWO OTHER CAMRYS WHICH EXHIBIT THE PROBLEM: HEY ARE SERIAL #S: 4T1BE46K27UXXXXXX AND 4T1BE46K87UXXXXXX A SIMILAR COMPLAINT IS DOCUMENTED ON-LINE IN THE "CAR AND DRIVER" MAGAZINE'S USER REVIEW. *NM
Sep 01, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION
5 complaints
CAR HAS FOR SOME TIMES BEEN MAKING CLUNKING, KNOCKING NOISE FROM STEERING . CAR WAS INSPECTED BY MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MUST BE REPLACED, CALLED TOYOTA & WAS TOLD NO COVERAGE TO COVER THE REPAIR.
Jul 06, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD EXHIBIT AN UNUSUAL NOISE. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE LEFT FRONT STRUT HAD A SEVERE LEAK AND THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,600.
Feb 25, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,848 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 254. UPDATED 5/6/08 *CN UPDATED 05/06/08 *TR
Apr 21, 2008
SUSPENSION AND STEERING. I HAVE NOTICED WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 60+MPH, THAT ANY DIPS OR BUMPS CAUSES MY CARS TO SWAY SIDE TO SIDE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 11/11/06 AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I KNOW WHY, BECAUSE THEY DID NOT DO A TRUE TEST DRIVE. MY CAR WAS CHECKED IN WITH 3544 MILES AND WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP SOMETHING TOLD ME TO CHECK MY MILEAGE AND IT SHOWED 3548 AND AT THAT TIME I WAS 1/2 A MILE FROM THE DEALERSHIP. SO, I KNOW THEY DID NOT TAKE MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY, SO I WILL BE TAKING MY CAR BACK. *JB
Nov 21, 2006
THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN MY CAR LOADED WITH 4 PEOPLE. *JB
Sep 29, 2006
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
I'm in love with Toyota. In Brazil I always had cars of this brand, but newer in manufacture. I recently purchased a 2007 Toyota Camry from a third party and at the time of purchase I did not realize the size of the problem. The car as always is excellent. But to my surprise your panel is simply melting. Just tap it and it dissolves in your hand. As it is sticky and sticky in the hot sun, its reflection almost completely covers the front windshield. I need to drive with dark glasses to get visibility. When researching the subject, I realized that this problem is widespread. That all Camry's have this defect. Imagine the danger of those countless drivers driving in poor visibility. It really is a disappointment with Toyota, and I hope they have a solution not only for me, but for everyone, as I consider this a matter of public safety.
Jun 29, 2023
THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON WHEN DRIVING
Jul 29, 2020
1. PLASTIC STRIP ON PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG KEEPS POPPING OPEN. 2. THE WHOLE DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND MELTING; AND THE SUN BURNED A SPOT ON THE FRONT OF THE RADIO.
Jun 20, 2015
MY DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND SEEMS TO BE MELTING HAS A GLARE IN THE WINDSHIELD, AND THE SIDE WINDOW CASING OVER AIRBAGS ALONG WINDSHIELD WINDOWS IS WARPED AND KEEP POPING OUT EXPOSEING WIRES.I BOUGHT THIS CAR ONE YEAR AGO AND AS I WAS TOLD IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN A WRECK. I DON'T HAVE MONEY TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS SO WHAT AM I TO DO?
May 08, 2015
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
MELTED AND STICKY DASHBOARD SIGNIFICANT GLARE THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR
Apr 06, 2021
DASHBOARD IS GETTING SOFT AND SHINY AND PIECES OF IT COME OFF VERY EASILY. IT REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN THE SUN IS OUT. *TR
Jun 17, 2020
DASHBOARD MELT. *TR
Jun 13, 2020
THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IS MELTING AND IS VERY STICKY, ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS I HAVE READ SEVERAL POSTS REGARDING THIS VERY SAME ISSUE AND NOTICE THAT NO ONE HAS HAD THIS ISSUE CORRECTED BY TOYOTA FOR FREE, OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A VEHICLE MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT TOYOTA NEEDS TO DEAL WITH BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. I PURCHASED A TOYOTA VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE REPUTATION ON QUALITY & CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUT UNTIL NOW I'VE NOT SEEN EITHER OF THESE. TOYOTA NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT & MAKE IT RIGHT FOR ALL AFFECTED CONSUMERS. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CLEAN DASHBOARD AT ALL. EVERYTHING STICKS TO IT AND IF YOU TOUCH IT WITH YOUR FINGER NAIL-STICKY CHUNKS COME OUT..... THE GLARE IS AWFUL AND SINCE BOTH OF MY VISORS HAVE BROKEN OFF I CANT USE THOSE TO HELP...
Nov 03, 2015
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
TL* THE OWNED 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH ON A HIGHWAY HIS VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHICH CAUSED HIM TO CRASH INTO THE MEDIUM, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE SEATBELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONTACT CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEVER CHEST BRUISING AND LEG INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AWAITING TO IF IT WILL BE REPAIRED OR TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED WITH CASE NUMBER [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Jul 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHENEVER THE SEAT BELT WAS CONNECTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS AN OUT-OF-POCKET DIAGNOSTIC FEE BECAUSE THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 187,000. ...UPDATED 05/03/17 *BF UPDATED 09/07/2017*JS *CN
Mar 24, 2017
AFTER REAR-ENDING A CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 30MPH, MY SEAT BELT RELEASED AND AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. MY SEAT BELT HAD BEEN TIGHTLY LOCKED IN PLACE OTHERWISE IT WOULD HAVE PULLED BACK TO "NOT IN USE" POSITION. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I BELIEVE MY CAR IS UNSAFE IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Apr 07, 2016
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS YET TO BE FIXED. SHE BELIEVES THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE FIXED DUE TO THE WARRANTY. *KB THE LOCK ON THE SEATBELT WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB
Jul 09, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
4 complaints
AS I WAS TRAVELING ON I75 NORTH OF ATLANTA, I NEEDED TO SLOW FOR TRAFFIC CONGESTION. I APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THEY DIDN'T SEEM TO WORK. SEVERAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON INCLUDING THE CHECK HYBRID ENGINE, THE CHECK VSC SYSTEM, AND THE ABS LIGHTS. THE POWER BRAKES WERE OFF AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STOP. THEN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE STOPPED COMPLETELY REQUIRING ME TO MANEUVER OUT OF HEAVY TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I TURNED ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS, BUT WAS ALMOST HIT BY SEVERAL VEHICLES AS I GOT TO THE SHOULDER.
Jun 27, 2017
VEHICLE SERVICED 3/10/10 UNDER TOYOTA 90L RECALL CAMPAIGN. DEALERSHIP STATED ALL SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL UPON COMPLETION. ON 5/21/14, IN SAFE ROAD CONDITIONS AND PARKING LOT SPEEDS <10 MPH, DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES TO VEHICLE IN ORDER TO PULL INTO PARKING SPOT. DURING BRAKING, VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW OR STOP, BUT ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, STRIKING A PARKING BERM AND THREE OTHER VEHICLES. POLICE REPORT MADE; DRIVER NOT CITED BUT WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT TOYOTA RE BRAKE FAILURE AND ACCELERATION. TOYOTA WAS CONTACTED; INSPECTION WAS MADE BY BOSCH ENGINEERING. TOYOTA CONTENDS THE INCIDENT IS NOT A RESULT OF ANY MANUFACTURING DEFECT. TOYOTA PROVIDED A TECHNICAL REPORT CONTAINING ENGINEERING DATA WITHOUT LAYMAN'S EXPLANATION OR PROOF OF ITS CONTENTION. TOYOTA WAS FOUND BY THE DOJ TO HAVE MISLED CONSUMERS AND THE GOVT REGARDING SEVERITY AND "RESOLUTION: OF THIS ISSUE. ON 8/21/14 AND 8/22/14 DRIVER WAS CONTACTED BY TOYOTA WITH A SECOND AND SEPARATE RECALL NOTICE #E0U, AFFECTING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE RESERVOIRS, IN WHICH CLOGGING AND/OR LOW FLUID LEVELS "COULD CAUSE ADDITIONAL WARNING LAMPS[...]TO ILLUMINATE AND FRONT BRAKE ASSIST COULD BE TEMPORARILY LOST." THE WARNING LAMP IN QUESTION DID ILLUMINATE DURING THE 5/21 INCIDENT. LEGAL COUNSEL FOR DRIVER HAS ADVISED AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE BOSCH REPORT AND INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE RESERVOIR; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND SOLD AT AUCTION BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY'S SALVAGE AGENT. I HAVE INITIATED AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE BOSCH REPORT AT MY OWN EXPENSE. IN LIGHT OF TOYOTA'S MISLEADING CONDUCT REGARDING RECALL CAMPAIGN 90L AND THE SUBSEQUENT RECALL #E0U, DRIVER CONTENDS THAT TOYOTA IS AT FAULT FOR THE EVENTS OF 5/21/14.
Sep 15, 2014
FIRST: I GOT CHECK VSC SYSTEM WHEN I MADE A U-TURN. I READ THE FAILURE CODE IS C1391. SO, IT MEANS ABS ACCUMULATOR IS LEAKING. I ALSO NOTICED ABS ACCUMULATOR WAS PRETTY NOISE ABOUT TWO MONTH BEFORE. I THOUGH IT MAY BE A PROBLEM, BUT I DID NOT PAY ATTENTION ON IT BECAUSE I WAS SUFFERING THE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. NOW, IT REALLY DIED. I GOT MANY CASES ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUES AND THEY REPORTED THAT TOYOTA HAS REDESIGNED THIS ACCUMULATOR, SO IT MEANS TOYOTA ALREADY KNEW THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE. IT MAY CAUSE DEADLY ACCIDENT IF THE BRAKE DOESN'T WORK SUDDENLY. IN ADDITION, FIX THIS PROBLEM NEEDS OVER TWO THOUSANDS DOLLARS. IT SHOULD NOT BE PAID BY OWNER SINCE THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. I HOPE TOYOTA WILL RECALL THIS PROBLEM. SECOND, THIS CAR'S ENGINE PISTON RING HAS DEFECT. THIS CAUSES ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. IN FACT, MY CAR IS BURNING ENGINE OIL NOW. IT'S ABOUT 1500 MILES/0.6QUART. IT WILL GET WORSE AND THIS ALSO MAY CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE IN THE FUTURE. *TR
Jun 18, 2014
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY.. I HAVE HAD MY RECALLS FIXED. BUT NOW IT IS DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN.. THE OTHER DAY MY BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO HIT THE CAR IN THE FRONT OF ME AND MY CHILD WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME... THEN WHEN I START TO TAKE OFF IT SOUNDS LIKE THAT IT IS TRYING TO GO INTO GEAR. AND IT REVS UP AND I HAVE TOOK IT IN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY CANT SEEM TO FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT AND OF COURSE I AM AT THE END OF MY WARRANTY. THE OTHER DAY IT WOULD BARLEY PULL UP A HILL. *TR
Aug 05, 2013
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
MADE A 90 DEGREE TURN TO PARK CAR, CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL WITHIN 25 FEET OF TURNING CAUSING AUTO BODY DAMAGE. DATA RECORDER REPORT PULLED FROM THIRD PARTY SHOWS LAST FIVE SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT AND RECORDED WITHIN .3 MILLISECONDS RPB WENT FROM 400 TO 2000 AND SPEED WENT FROM 3.7 MPH TO 9.9 MPH. TOYOTA WROTE BACK AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH CAR. IF YOU REVIEW CRASH SITE AND DISTANCE CAR TURNED TO THE BUILDING, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCELERATE THAT QUICKLY IN THAT SHORT OF DISTANCE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET TURNING INTO A PRIVATE PARKING LOT.
Jan 23, 2017
THE VEHICLE WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH THE BRAKE ON. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH THE GLASS FRONT OF A BANK BUILDING, LANDING IN THE VESTIBULE. THE ACCIDENT DATA PROVIDED BY THE INSPECTOR HIRED BY TOYOTA CLEARLY SHOWS THAT AT THE TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED THE ACCELERATION INCREASED FROM .78 TO 2.27 AND THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED FROM 400 TO 2000. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS RELEASED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE ACCELERATION RATE RETURNED TO .78 AND THE RPMS DROPPED TO 1600. TOYOTA SAYS THEY FOUND NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AND INSISTS THAT BOTH THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE WERE PRESSED AT THE SAME TIME, WHICH WAS NOT THE CASE. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY, BUT AT THE TIME WE DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THERE MIGHT BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. WE FEEL TOYOTA DOESN'T WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE AND ARE CONCERNED THAT THIS MIGHT HAPPEN AGAIN. AS A RESULT, MY WIFE IS NOW AFRAID TO RIDE IN THE CAR. *TR
Sep 30, 2014
CHECK VSC SYSTEM WARNING, ABS, MULTI LIGHTS ON. WHEN BUZZ SOUND CONTINUALLY ARMS, IT IS SO HARD TO APPLY BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE BRAKES ARE OUT OF CONTROL. IT IS A DEFECT FROM MANUFACTURE, NOT A USING CONSUMER. THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS SO IMPORTANT WHEN MOVING. PLEASE RECALL TO FIX BEFORE CAUSING DEATHLY ACCIDENT. *TR
May 01, 2014
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. I TOOK IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER ON 4/2/2010 FOR THE GAS PEDAL MODIFICATION AND MENTIONED A THUMPING SOUND WHENEVER I WENT OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. I WAS TOLD THAT A PART THAT HOLDS A HEAT SHIELD IN PLACE UNDER THE GAS TANK HAD RUSTED AWAY AND THE HEAT SHIELD WAS MAKING THE NOISE. DID I WANT IT FIXED? OF COURSE I DID, WHO WANTS THE EXHAUST PIPE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE GAS TANK? I PAID THE $153.81 TO HAVE THE HEAT SHIELD PROBLEM FIXED, AND ASKED WHY AN IMPORTANT PART LIKE THAT HAD FAILED AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES? THEY TOLD ME IT'S PROBABLY BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER AND THE SNOW AND THE RUST. MY PROBLEM REMAINS - WHY A FAILURE ON A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PART AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES? AT LEAST A THIRD OF TOYOTA'S SALES HAVE TO BE IN PLACES WHERE THERE'S SNOW. APPEARS THEY'RE USING CHEAP PARTS IN CRITICAL PLACES WHICH COULD CAUSE DISASTROUS CONSEQUENCES. HOW COULD A PART THAT HOLDS A HEATSHIELD IN PLACE RUST OUT AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES? *TR
Jun 15, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4 complaints
CHECK VSC WARNING INDICATOR CAME ON WHEN DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID THIS AFTERNOON. WHEN THAT WAS ON, MY CAR WAS DRAGGING AS IF THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WERE ON. SO I DROVE VERY SLOW WHEN THIS TOOK PLACE, IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET HOME SINCE I WAS ONLY A FEW MILES FROM WHERE I LIVED. IN ABOUT 5-7 MINUTES, WHEN I HAD STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THIS WARNING WENT OFF AND THE CAR WORKED AS IT NORMALLY HAS. WHEN I GOT HOME AND GOOGLED THIS FOR MY CAR, A NUMBER OF ARTICLES CAME UP ABOUT A POSSIBLE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE FOR 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRIDS. CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE ON THE STATUS OF THE POSSIBLE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE WITH THIS CAR? *TR
Apr 19, 2015
STARTED VEHICLE, DASHBOARD DISPLAYED VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WITH AUDIBLE WARNING. SHUT OFF VEHICLE. WAITED A MINUTE AND RESTARTED VEHICLE. NO WARNING APPEARED ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY. DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 130 MILES AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. AFTER 30 MINUTES STARTED VEHICLE, VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN WITH AUDIBLE WARNING. THE VSC MODULE CONTINUED TO MAKE A NOISE AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE. RE-STARTED VEHICLE AND AT SHUT OFF VSC WAS SILENT. RE-STARTED VEHICLE 60 MINUTES LATER, NO WARNING APPEARED ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY. DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 130 MILES AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. THE CAR HAD PERFORMED WELL UNTIL THIS TIME WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT FIRST CAME ON. I THEN READ REPORTS ON TCH VSC FAILURES. I SHALL NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT CAN BE REPAIRED. *TR
Jul 13, 2014
I HAVE A TOYOTA HYBRID 07 , I TURNED ON CAR MADE HORRIBLE LOAD NOISE THE SPEEDOMETER WENT UP TO 100 MPH IN SECONDS THE TWO FRONT TIRES WERE SHAKING HORRIBLY LIKE THE CAR WANTED TO TAKE OFF THE CAR KEEP MAKING LAUD NOISE I HONESTLY THOUGH THE CAR WAS GOING TO BLOW UP . I THANK GOD THAT I WASN'T IN ROAD WHEN IT HAPPENED , AM VERY AFRAID TO GET INTO CAR THERE IS NO WAY I WILL BE ABLE TO DRIVE THAT CAR AGAIN I VALUE MY LIFE TOO MUCH AND ITS SAD THAT TOYOTA JUST THINKS ABOUT MONEY AND NOT LIVES OF PEOPLE . I SAY THIS BECAUSE THEY SAID "WELL BRING IT IN IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN" YEAH RIGHT AND WHAT IF IT DOES BUT AM DEAD , OR CRITICALLY INJURED. *TR
Jun 28, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK IT WOULD ACCELERATE. MY CAR HAD TWO RECALLS. THE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR DURING MOST OF THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY. THEY CALLED ME AND INDICATED THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. DROVE CAR TO WORK AND CAR ACCELERATED AGAIN. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT IN A NEW DRIVE SHAFT. AT THAT POINT I WAS TOO SCARED TO GET BACK IN CAR. I HAD NO CONFIDENCE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED AND I DON'T REALLY THINK THEY KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR AS IT WAS STILL UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I COULD NOT GET BACK IN THAT CAR NOR COULD I AFFORD TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE. I QUALIFIED FOR THEIR 0% FINANCING ON A 2010 NEW PRODUCTION WITH NO RECALL AND FREE TWO YEAR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. I FELT TRAPPED WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO BUY THE CAR AS I HAD PUT $11,000 ON THE 2007 WHICH WAS A LOSS. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING OVER 30 YEARS AND NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT OR TICKET UNTIL I BOUGHT THIS CAR. *TR
Apr 06, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4 complaints
OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS, FREQUENTLY MY 2007 CAMRY DASHBOARD DISPLAYS ERRONEOUS INFORMATION - TACH, SPEEDOMETER AND TEMPERATURE GAGE READ ZERO AND BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS GO ON. CLEARLY THESE ARE SAFETY ISSUES. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER GOES OFF AND THE AIR COMING OUT OF THE DUCTS GOES TO FULL HOT. DEALERSHIP INDICATES THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE AND THEREFORE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. I SEE MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB AND NOTICED THAT THE CAMRY HYBRID HAS A RECALL FOR SOMETHING THAT LOOKS SIMILAR TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Apr 01, 2015
CURRENTLY I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON AND MY MODULE NOT READING MY SPEED, TEMPERATURE, OR RPMS CORRECTLY OR AT ALL SOME TIMES. I SPOKE WITH A TECHNICIAN THAT I HAVE GOTTEN WORK DONE WITH BEFORE AND HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAD ANOTHER CUSTOMER WITH THE SAME YEAR SAME MODEL CALL IN AND THEIR CAR WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHILE THE PEOPLE AT MY INSURANCE COMPANY TOLD ME THAT IT MAY HAVE TO DO WITH THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE AND DISMISSED MY CLAIM. HE TOLD ME THAT THE ONLY WAY THEY WOULD KNOW IS IF THEY COULD DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE AGAIN. BUT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE EXPENSIVE AND I'M STARTING TO THINK IT MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Feb 18, 2015
SUDDENLY,THE CHECK VSC SYSTEM WENT ON FOR NO REASON.I BELIEVE THAT TOYOTA IS TO BLAME FOR THE CONDITION BECAUSE THE CAR IS FAILING PREMATURELY.TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL THE 2007 CAMRY HYBRID IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE THIS CAN CAUSE DANGER TO THE OCCUPANTS IN THE CAR AS WELL AS PEDESTRIANS ALIKE. *TR
Jan 25, 2015
OUR 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED HAVING WHAT APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL ISSUES. BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON WHILE THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER BOUNCE UP AND DOWN UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE AC CUTS IN AND OUT WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING. IT WILL CORRECT ITSELF FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN START ACTING UP AGAIN. I AM READING MANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND FEEL TOYOTA SHOULD DEFINITELY DO SOMETHING TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. *TR
Oct 12, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
4 complaints
WHITE POWDER OR DUST BLOWING OUT OF AIR VENTS OF MY HEATING VENTS IN WINTER AND AC VENTS IN SUMMER. DUE TO THAT CAR ALSO SMELL LIKE DUSTY ETC.. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURRING SINCE LAST SUMMER, PROBLEM PERSIST LAST SUMMER, WINTER AND NOW THIS SUMMER. FIRST TIME MY KIDS (4 AND 3 YEARS OLD) WAS RIDING IN MY CAR TO GROCERY STORE 3 MILES FROM HOME, THEY HAD PROBLEM BREATHING AND THEY ARE COUGHING, SO I HAVE OPEN MY ALL WINDOW, SO KIDS CAN BREATHE. I AM EXHALING THAT WHITE POWDER INSIDE ME, I AM NOT SURE WHAT THAT POWDER IS, AND HOW IT WILL EFFECT MY HEALTH IN LONG TERM. I TOOK MY CARE TO 3 DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS AND EVERYONE SAID WITHOUT OPEN MY CAR THAT THIS IS KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. *TR
Jul 05, 2014
BAD SMELL COMING FROM THE AC WHEN IS INITIALLY TURN ON AND 5 DAYS AGO FIND OUT THE RUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND BACK ON THE SAME SIDE ARE SOAKING WET. MECHANIC FROM THE DEALER STATED THAT ONE AC HOSE INSIDE THE CAR, UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD WAS TUGGED IN. THEN THE MANAGER STATED IT WAS THE OUTSIDE HOSE FROM THE AC. THEY STATE THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WATER DAMAGE. WANT COSTUMER TO PAY 1,480 TO CHANGE THE RUGS. ONLY 9,707 MILES, THEY ARE BEING DISHONEST TO THE CUSTOMERS. ALSO, SLOW ACCELERATION AND JUMPY RIDE. *TR
May 09, 2008
GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH CAUSED THE CABIN FILTER TO FILL WITH WATER. AIR COULD NOT PASS THROUGH VENTS. VEHICLE SMELLS FOUL INSIDE. DEALER SAYS USING CAR WASH IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND SHOULD AVOID DRIVING IN HARD RAIN. NO ATTEMPT TO REPAIR WAS MADE. MY CAMRY IS NOT WEATHER-PROOF! *TR
Nov 12, 2007
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY 2007 CAMRY ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED OR "LOW SPEED" POSITION. I ALSO HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER REPLACED DUE TO A ROCK COMING THROUGH THE GRILL OF THE CAR AND "PUNCTURING THE CONDENSER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A TOYOTA DEALER IN SLIDELL, LA AS I WAS OUT OF TOWN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CONDENSER FOR $625.00 AT MY EXPENSE. I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO "SCREENS" OR ANY TYPE OF MATERIALS THAT COULD KEEP THIS FROM OCCURRING AGAIN. THERE IS HOWEVER A TSB FOR THE SAME THING ON THE 2007 COROLLA. I FEEL THAT TOYOTA HAS A FLAW IN THE GRILL OF THE 2007 CAMRY AND IT SHOULD BE REMEDIED. ON THE ISSUE OF ACCELERATION, I LIVE IN A CONGESTED TRAFFIC AREA IN FL AND DO NOT FEEL THAT I CAN SAFELY "PULL OUT" INTO TRAFFIC UNLESS I HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF CLEARANCE. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA. I AM AN AVID FAN OF TOYOTA PRODUCTS. THIS IS MY 3RD CAMRY AND I OWNED A SCION TC AS WELL SO THIS IS NOT ABOUT DOWNING A TOYOTA PRODUCT. I BELIEVE IN TOYOTA. I JUST THINK NOW IS THE TIME TO RECOGNIZE A PROBLEM AND REMEDY THAT FOR THE CONSUMER. I WOULD HATE FOR SOMEONE TO GET KILLED BEFORE THEY ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *NM
Nov 05, 2006
SUSPENSION,TIRES
4 complaints
ON 4/20/2013 WAS DRIVING I95 FROM PA TO FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY,CT ON THE LAST LEG OF THE TRIP TO FAIRFIELD CARS WERE MERGING ON TO I95 I WAS LOOKING TO MERGE INTO THE LEFT LANE LOOKED IN MY MIRROR THEIR A TRACTOR TRAILER,NEXT I DECIDED TO STAY IN THE LANE I WAS IN,NEXT THING I KNOW THE CAR SPUN AROUND AT LEAST ONCE MAYBE MORE, I WAS LOOKING AT A GUARD RAIL AT ONE POINT,GOT IT UNDER CONTROL,AN THAN WAS GOING STRAIGHT. I SAW A SMOKE OR SOMETHING NEAR THE TIRES AFTER I GOT UNDER CONTROL. I AM NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS TIME. SUNDAY I WENT HAD FOUR NEW TRIES PUT ON AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION,THE ROAD WAY APPEARED DRY BUT IT HAD RAINED FRIDAY NIGHT,WE WERE IN CT AROUND 8:30. *TR
Apr 22, 2013
VEHICLE HAS 29000 MILES. ALL TIRES ARE WORN OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED PER TOYOTA DEALER INSPECTION. BOUGHT 4 TIRES AT BRIDGESTONE (ORIGINAL TIRE MANUFACTURER). BRIDGESTONE SAID ALL 4 STRUTS ARE LEAKING AND MIGHT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE PREMATURE TIRE WORN OUT. TOYOTA'S RESPONSE IS: WARRANTY IS 3 YRS OR 36000 MILES WHICH EVER COMES FIRST, AND VEHICLE TURNED 3 YRS IN JULY 09. THEREFORE IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS QUITE A COINCIDENCE THAT ALL STRUTS STARTED LEAKING RIGHT AFTER VEHICLE TURNED 3 YRS AND THEREFORE NOT UNDER WARRANT ANY MORE EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE STILL HAS 6000 MILES TO REACH 36000 MILES. *TR
Oct 23, 2009
MY 2007 TOYOTA WITH ONLY 14,000 MILES ON IT IS ALREADY OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND WEARING THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES. I THOUGHT THAT I HAD A DEFECTIVE TIRE BECAUSE OF THE THUMPING NOISE AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS BECAUSE I DID NOT ROTATE THE TIRES. I HAD ROTATED THE TIRES 1 TIME DURING THE 14,000 MILES AND THE REAR TIRE WAS "CUPPING" THE SAME AS THE FRONT TIRE. THIS PROVED THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS BAD PROBABLY FROM THE FACTORY. I TALKED WITH THE SALESMAN AT THE DEALER AND HE SAID THAT I SHOULD PROBABLY HAVE AN ALIGNMENT DONE EVERY 6 MONTHS. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE ON A NEW CAR UNTIL I BOUGHT NEW TIRES. THEY DID NOT OFFER ME ANYTHING EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT IF I WERE SOMEONE WHO WAS NOT AWARE OF WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH MY TIRES DUE TO IMPROPER ALIGNMENT FROM THE FACTORY AND THE TIRE WOULD WEAR ON THE INSIDE (AS MINE ARE) WHERE IT IS NOT NOTICEABLE THERE COULD BE BLOWOUT OF THE TIRE RESULTING IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND EVEN DEATH. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE TOYOTA ISSUE A RECALL ON ALL 2007 CAMRYS FOR FRONT END ALIGNMENT OR ELSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HAD TO GET THEIR VEHICLE ALIGNED (AS I AM ABOUT TO) DUE TO THE FACT THE DEALERS ARE UNWILLING TO WARRANT THIS WORK. I HAVE READ CONSUMER WEB SIGHTS AND THERE ARE A LOT OF THESE CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE, IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, MAKE TOYOTA ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS FAILURE OF DESIGN. *TR
Apr 28, 2008
VIBRATION THROUGHOUT SPEED RANGE, VERY NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THREE SETS OF TIRES, TWO SETS OF WHEELS, MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO BALANCE WHEELS. *TR
Jan 25, 2008
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4 complaints
HELLO, I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID AND I HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE MY DRIVER DOOR OPENED ON IT'S OWN. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 70 MPH AND MY KNEE WAS RESTING ON THE DRIVER DOOR (NOT PUTTING TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE DOOR) WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT POPPED OPENED. I ALWAYS MAKE SURE I SHUT THE DOOR COMPLETELY BEFORE I DRIVE OFF AND IT AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS THE DOORS BY ITSELF. MY KNEE WAS NO WHERE NEAR THE DOOR HANDLE AND THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THIS TO EVER HAPPEN TO ANYONE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS DONE THIS TO ME AND I'VE HAD IT FOR 3 YEARS, BUT I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 15,000 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED THAT THE ROAD WAS QUITE BUMPY AND I FEEL THAT CAUSED THE LATCH TO OPEN. I'M CONCERNED BECAUSE IF THIS HAPPEN TO ME IN THE FRONT SEAT, WHO IS TO SAY THIS CAN'T HAPPEN IN THE BACK SEAT WHERE SMALL CHILDREN OFTEN RIDE. THIS MAY NEVER HAPPEN TO ME AGAIN OR IT COULD VERY WELL HAPPEN TOMORROW, BUT I THOUGHT I WOULD BRING ATTENTION TO THIS ISSUE JUST IN CASE THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *TR
Feb 09, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH SAFETY DOOR LOCK CONCERNS. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF ALL DOORS UNLOCK OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF ALL THE DOORS STAY LOCKED UNTIL YOU OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR. SHE FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *KB
Jan 31, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH A KEY THAT WILL NOT OPEN THE TRUNK. THE TRUNK CAN STILL OPEN WITH THE AUTOMATIC KEY PAD. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT IF THE TRUNK IS LOCKED WITH A KEY, IT SHOULD ONLY BE ABLE TO OPEN WITH A KEY AND NOT THE KEY PAD. THE DEALER OFFERED TO UNHOOK THE KEY PAD FEATURE, HOWEVER, NO REPAIR WAS MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,500.
Oct 16, 2007
I BOUGHT 2007 CAMRY LE AT POWAY TOYOTA LAST 7-25-06. ABOUT 2ND WEEK OF AUGUST I PULLED THE LATCH HOOD OPENER INSIDE MY CAR TO CHECK MY ENGINE AND NEXT THING YOU KNOW THE HANDLE THAT WAS HOLDING THE WIRE BROKE. NOW, EVERYTIME I HAVE TO OPEN MY HOOD I HAVE TO PULL THE WIRE BECAUSE THE PLASTIC THAT WAS HOLDING THE WIRE BROKE OFF. I OWNED A HONDA CIVIC FOR 11 YRS AND MY HOOD OPENER NEVER BREAKS. I HAVE NOT YET REPORT THIS INCIDENT AT POWAY TOYOTA BECAUSE THERE WAS AN INCIDENT AT THAT TIME WHEN I SERVICED MY CAR FOR TEFLON AND SCOTCH GUARD AND WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK THEY SCRAPE THE BOTTOM FRONT PANEL OF MY CAR AND FOR MY INCONVENIENCE I HAVE TO BRING IT THERE TO HAVE THEM FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. I WAS NOT HAPPY AT ALL AT THEIR SERVICE AFTER WHAT THEY'VE DONE TO MY BRAND NEW CAR WHICH I JUST BOUGHT LAST 7-25 AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE I WOULD FIND A DEFECT TO MY CAR. *NM
Aug 28, 2006
ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
Vehicles dash board is melting. Produces a high shine effect that reflects sunlight into the front glass, effectively blinding the driver. Toyota has acknowledged this in a “warranty enhancement program” but will no longer repair the dashboard as the recall has “expired”. The warranty program had expired prior to me taking ownership of the vehicle. Engine burns oil due to piston assembly manufacturing errors. Toyota has acknowledged this in T-SB-0158-14 but will no longer repair the engine as the recall has “expired”. The recall had expired prior to me taking ownership of the vehicle.
Sep 22, 2024
I can not see well because the dash shinya, it is melting and sticky. oil consumption with my Camry 2007 I need always check the oil every single week
Jul 28, 2022
ENGINES OIL BEING CONSUMED AT AN ACCELERATED AND DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUN VISORS LOOSE WHICH HINDERS DRIVERS VIEW WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE THEY FLOP DOWNWARDS AND DO NOT STAY AT A RECOMMENDED ANGLE TO BLOCK SUN DURING USE.
Sep 21, 2016
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
3 complaints
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May 24, 2024
MY TOYOTA CAMRY SE 2007 MODEL CONSUMES EXCESSIVE OIL. THE OIL GONE AT 2400 KM AFTER I CHANGED THE OIL. AND THE PAINT RIGHT ABOVE THE DOOR AND ON THE SPOILER START GETTING PEELING OFF.
Apr 29, 2018
I WAS DRIVING MY TOYOTA CAMRY SE 2007 WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR,WE WERE IN THE FREEWAY AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON IT CAUGHT FIRE , IT IS A COMPLETE LOSS.. *TR
Oct 04, 2013
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
3 complaints
when driving both of ABS & Break dashboard warning lights are on, RPM meter will go up & down, temperature gage is down. Unable to be certain the vehicle safe to be operation.
Jun 01, 2022
/C PROBLEMS. THE SERVICE GUY STATED THE PROBLEM WAS NOT WITH WORK TOYOTA DID ON THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. I LOVE MY TOYOTA. THIS IS LOUSY SERVICE. I KNOW IT HAS BEEN QUITE SOME TIME SINCE ALL OF THIS WAS DONE. I JUST HAVE NOT FELT UP TO VOICING MY COMPLAINT. UNHAPPY WITH TOYOTA SERVICE AT HERRIN GEAR TOYOTA IN JACKSON, MS.
Oct 31, 2017
MY CAMRY HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND OIL NEEDED TO BE CHANGED ONCE AGAIN IN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS. TOYOTA HAS A RECALL ON OIL BURNING UP BUT THEY CHECKED LAST TIME AND SAID IT'S OKAY. EVIDENTLY IT'S NOT. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED BRAKE BOOSTER FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT ISSUE WHICH COSTS FROM $750-$1,200 WHICH IS HARD TO AFFORD. THIS KIND OF ISSUE CAN COST YOUR LIFE. TOYOTA NEEDS TO RECALL THIS AND FIX IT SINCE SO MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.
Apr 19, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKS FOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OIL WAS TOPPED OFF AND CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY THAN WAS REQUIRED WITH 3,000 MILES. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF AN UNKNOWN ENGINE FAILURE WHICH CAUSED AN EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR A DEALER WERE NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.
Feb 22, 2021
LETTER FROM SENATOR WARREN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT IN REGARDS TO TOYOTA UNWILLING TO FIX CAR. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED AND DENIED ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING LOCATED IN USA. THE CONSUMER IS IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY STATIONED IN GERMANY. THEREFORE, THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD MAKE AN EXCEPTION FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL. UPDATED 09/20/2017*JS *JS
Sep 20, 2017
STARTED MY CAR, NOTICED OIL LAMP CAME ON THEN OFF. PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AND OIL LAMP LIGHT FLASHED AGAIN. OIL LIGHT CAME ON AT LEAST A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES. CAME TO TRAFFIC LIGHT, CAME TO A SOFT STOP TO OBSERVE TRAFFIC BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT. CAR THEN SHUT OFF AND ALL INDICATORS WERE ON, SUCH AS, BATTERY, ENGINE LIGHT, OIL LIGHT, AND AIR BAG. I PROCEEDED TO RESTART CAR. NO PROBLEM WITH RESTART, OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AGAIN. I TOOK CAR TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO FIND OUT WHY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND DUE TO FEAR! TOYOTA EMPLOYEE TOLD ME THEY WOULD DO A DIAGNOSTIC ON MY VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE TO FIND CAUSE OF SHUT DOWN. PLEASE NOTE, I DID AN OIL CHANGE OCT.15, 2013 AND NOV 18, 2013 CAR SHUT DOWN! AFTER ARRIVING AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MY CAR CHECKED TO FIND OUT WHY IT SIMPLY SHUT DOWN, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS NO TIME TO DO A CHECK TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED MY CAR TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANAGER GAVE ME A VERY SIMPLE REASON AS TO WHY AND WHAT CAUSED IT TO SHUT DOWN. MANAGER TOLD ME I HAVE AN OIL LEAK INSIDE THE ENGINE OF MY CAR. MANAGER STATED I DIDN'T HAVE TO BUY A NEW ENGINE, BUT I NEEDED TO DO A 100-500 OIL DIP STICK CHECK. WHY WAS THE DIP STICK DOWN TO NOTHING IN THE FIRST PLACE? WHY WAS THERE NO OIL IN MY CAR? TECHNICIAN NEVER PUT OIL IN MY CAR. TOYOTA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE AS A RESULT OF THEIR MISHANDLING OF VEHICLE AND MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS REGARDING ME. TOYOTA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRESS ON OF MY TOYOTA 2007 CAMRY ENGINE. MY LIFE AND THAT OF OTHERS AT RISK BECAUSE OF TOYOTA.. *TR
Nov 21, 2013
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
CAR HAD VSC SYSTEM REPLACED DUE TO RECALL A FEW YEARS AGO. HAVING ISSUES AGAIN WITH VSC SYSTEM LIGHT COMING ON, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Sep 14, 2020
ON APRIL 12, 2014, AS THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT AROUND 30-35 MILES PER HOUR, I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND BEGAN PRESSING DOWN ON THE BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP. AS I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES, THEY SEEMED NOT TO WORK. I HAD TO KEEP PUSHING DOWN ON THE BRAKES WITH FORCE TO FINALLY GET TRY TO GET THE CAR TO STOP, AT WHICH POINT THE BRAKE LIGHTS SENSOR, THE ABS SENSOR,AND THE VSC SENSORS ALL LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. AS I WAS TRYING TO GET THE CAR TO STOP, THE CAR BEGAN SWERVING AND I COULDN'T GET IMMEDIATE CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE CAR FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS SLIDING, THE STABILITY OF THE CAR WAS COMPROMISED. I HONESTLY THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO CRASH. ON APRIL 17TH, 2014,IN A SEPARATE INCIDENT, AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT, I BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, ONLY TO APPLY MY BRAKES AND THEY APPEARED TO NOT WORK. ONCE AGAIN I HAD TO REALLY PUSH DOWN ON THE BRAKES FOR THEM TO FINALLY WORK. AGAIN, ALL OF THE LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD (BRAKES, ABS, VSC). IT WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR AND AGAIN, I FELT AS THOUGH I WAS GOING TO CRASH. *TR
Apr 18, 2014
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT IN DRIVE, I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD SEVERAL YARDS, A BUNCH OF WARNING LIGHTS FLASH ON AND THE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" MESSAGE COMES UP (ONLY ON THIS LAST TIME). THE BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND AND STEERING IS VERY DIFFICULT. THEN AFTER A FEW SECONDS, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS GO OFF AND EVERYTHING IS FINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. I'M GRATEFUL IT'S ONLY OCCURRED IN PARKING LOTS BUT AFTER READING ABOUT THIS HAPPENING TO OTHERS, I'M VERY AFRAID THIS WILL HAPPEN AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T REPLICATE MY EXPERIENCE SO THEY SAY EVERYTHING IS FINE. WHEN I ASK ABOUT ACTUATOR ISSUES THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD, THEY DENY ANY KNOWLEDGE OF A PROBLEM. *TR
Mar 26, 2014
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
MELTING DASHBOARD, STICKY SHINY AND CREATES GLARE ON WINDSHIELD THAT IS UNSAFE.
Oct 24, 2019
REAR WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO REASON. CAN NOT FIND OR SEE ANY PLACE ON THE WINDOW WHICH MIGHT HAVE BEEN HIT WITH A STONE BEEBEE OR PAINT BALL. NO OBVIOUS POINT OF FAILURE.
Aug 29, 2015
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SE HAS DASH BOARD MELTED WITH HEAT FROM SUN. THE PLASTIC COATING HAS TURNED INTO A STICKY GLUE LIKE SURFACE, IF I TOUCH THE SURFACE WITH HAND MY HAND GETS STUCK TO IT LIKE SUPER GLUE. FRONT DASH BOARD NOW REFLECT DIRECT LIGHT FROM SUN AND CREATES A VERY BRIGHT GLARE AND AFFECTS DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER VISIBILITY OF ROAD. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA COMPANY AND THEY DECLINED TO OFFER ANY HELP BECAUSE MY CAR IS MORE THEN 3 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS MORETHEN 36000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I HOPE TO SEE THE RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURE THANKS. *TR
Jul 15, 2014
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
AS I WAS TRAVELING HOME AND MY STEERING WHEEL START TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN SO IT VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND I LOST CONTROL SO THE CAR SPENT AROUND WE END UP ON THE LEFT SIDE. SEATBELT WAS NOT HELPING PROTECT US AT ALL MY DAUGHTER SEATBELT ALLOWED HER TO SLIDE UNDER BREAKING HER RIGHT FEMUR AND MY RIGHT FEMUR ON PLUS MY ANKLE HAD TO BE RECONSTRUCTED. AIRBAGS CAME OUT 30 MINUTES AFTER THE WRECK. *JB *DT IN TAMPA. STATE ROAD. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. ACCELERATING ' PULL RIGHT AND THEN LEFT. WHEN GOT CAR, WENT THROUGH BARBED WIRE FENCES. PAR INDICATES HIT TREE, DRIVER DOES NOT REMEMBER. DAUGHTER WAS IN FRONT SEAT, SEAT BELT ON. DAUGHTER FLUNG OVER SEATBELT. SEATBELT OVER ARM. DRIVER DIDN'T KNOW BROKE LEG. WAITED FOR PARAMEDICS. CAR CAVED IN ON OCCUPANTS. DRIVING APPROX 45 MPH. COULDN'T HIT BRAKES OR ANYTHING. DON'T HAVE POLICE REPORT. PAR NUMBER: 87281695. STATE TROOPER ' FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL. DAUGHTER IS 9, WEIGHS APPROX 125 LB. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. USUALLY DON'T LET SIT THERE. STATED AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY DURING INCIDENT, PICTURES AT IAA SHOW AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DID NOT CONTACT TOYOTA ' THOUGHT NHTSA TOOK CARE OF. NO INSPECTION CONDUCTED. VEHICLE AT JUNK YARD, DON'T KNOW IF VEHICLE STILL THERE. *JB
Mar 31, 2019
I GOT A CASE NUMBER FROM TOYOTA, TOYOTA TOLD ME THAT THE ONLY WAY MY AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY IS THAT THE MOTOR WOULD HAVE TO BE IN THE CAR DASH BOARD TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. SO SHE KNOWS THAT THE CAR AIR BAG WAS WORKING PROPERLY.
Jan 18, 2012
WHILE DRIVING 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY, THE CAR WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT. I TRIED TO CONTROL THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL. SPINNING AND HITTING THE GUARD RAIL TWICE. THE AIR BAG DIDNT DEPLOYED, AND THE SEAT BELT DIDNT HOLD OR LOCK ME INTO PLACE WHILE IT WAS ON. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP I TURN THE VEHICLE AROUND FROM THE ON COMING TRAFFIC, THE BRAKES WAS GIVING OUT AND THE CAR WAS STILL STEERING TO THE LEFT. I ENDED UP IN A DITCH ON THE GUARD RAIL. *TR
Jan 14, 2012
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
3 complaints
MY CAR HAS ALL OF THE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD IS ON AND ON SCREEN IT SAYS "CHECK VSC SYSTEM"
Jan 23, 2019
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND SUDDENLY, ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON, THE BRAKES STOPPED FUNCTIONING. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR BRIEFLY BUT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN IT AND WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO BRING IT TO A STOP. *TR
Jan 20, 2015
CAR WAS PARKED. TURNED ON IGNITION AND SAW MULTIPLE WAENING LIGHTS. DROVE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND WAS TOLD BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO EXCHANGED. *TR
Mar 31, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
CAR WAS PARK AND SHUT OFF AND A FEW MINUTES LATER THE CAR WAS SMOKING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND CAUGHT FIRE.
Oct 21, 2017
THE INSTRUMENT THAT SHOW SPEED, RPM, GASOLINE, ETC WAS GOING WARY. THE SPEED AND THE RPM GO UP AND DOWN, BRAKE LIGHT COME ON, ABS LIGHT COME ON, ETC. I DO NOT HOW FAST I DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED AROUND EVERY 5 MINS, RANDOMLY AND LAST FOR 1 MINS SOMETIMES 10 MINS. THE AIR CONDITIONING STOP WORKING DURING THIS TIME. I CHECKED ONLINE AND I SAW MANY PEOPLE EXPERIENCE THE SAME THING. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER PROBLEM, THERE IS NOT RELATE ISSUE WITH THE WAY YOU DRIVE, THE WAY YOU DO ANYTHING IN THE CAR. I USED THE CARD SINCE NEW AND THE MILEAGE CURRENTLY ONLY 103K+, FOR 9 YEARS OLD CAR THIS IS VERY LOW MILEAGE.
May 19, 2016
DASHBOARD PANEL GAUGES STARTED TO FLUCTUATE. THEY BOUNCE UP AND DOWN. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. AC STOPPED WORKING. I CALLED TO TOYOTA RECALL CENTER AND WAS DIRECTED TO GO TO A TOYOTA DEALER TO HAVE THE CAR INSPECTED IN MY OWN COST....... *TR
May 04, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
BRAKES WENT SOFT, LOUD SQUEALING NOISE ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD AND CHECK VSC SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2017
MY CAR HAS HIT 171073 AND IS THE 2ND TIME OR 3 TIME THAT SAIDS "CHECK VSC SYSTEM"AND MY STABILITY CONTROL IS NOTBWORKING PROPERTLY THE DEALER SAID IS SOMETHING NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR MKD AND MODEL OF THE CAR PLEASE HELP.
Sep 14, 2016
ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME SUDDENLY ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. I TESTED THE BREAK AND I HAD TO PUSH HARD TO MAKE IT WORK. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND AT 65 MPH. I GOT REALLY SCARED AND AFTER A WHILE EVERYTHING CAME BACK TO NORMAL. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY AND HAPPENING FREQUENTLY.
May 30, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
THE ABS LIGHT AND CHECK VSC LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WENT ON. WHEN I TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES TO STOP, I REALIZED THAT THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. THE CAR WAS SKIDDING AND KEEP GOING AND I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND STILL THE CAR WAS MOVING FORWARD. I CAME CLOSE TO HITTING ANOTHER CAR AND LUCKILY STOPPED COUPLE OF INCHES FROM THE OTHER CAR. IT KEEPS HAPPENING OFTEN AND I AM WORRIED TO DRIVE THIS CAR AS IT IS. IT WORKS FINE AND SUDDENLY GOES TO THIS BRAKE FAILING MODE. ESPECIALLY HAPPEN MORE OFTEN IF IT RAINS AND MAKING IT MORE DANGEROUS.
Sep 26, 2016
I WAS TRYING TO BACK OUT OF AN EXTENDED PARKING AREA AT CHURCH, A GRASSY AREA WITH PEBBLES. SO, I WAS BACKING OUT VERY CAREFULLY SO AS TO NOT HIT THE ROW OF CARS PARKED BEHIND ME. SUDDENLY AS I WAS BACKING OUT, THE TOYOTA BEGAN TO MOVE BACKWARDS VERY FAST WITH A LOUD ROAR (RACECAR SOUND). WHILE IN A STATE OF TERROR I HAD TO WRESTLE THE TOYOTA AWAY FROM THE OTHER PARKED CARS AS MUCH AS I COULD AND KEEP TRYING TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULDN'T MOVE. THE TOYOTA STRUCK A RED CAR THAT DRAGGED THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE, FROM THE FRONT OF THE TOYOTA TO THE END OF THE TOYOTA. STILL WRESTLING WITH THE WHEEL OF THE TOYOTA, I ENDED UP SLAMMING BACKWARDS INTO AN 8T FT. CHAIN LINK FENCE, ON THE CHURCH PROPERTY. MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, AS THE TOYOTA SLAMS INTO THE FENCE, THE TOYOTA THEN STOPPED. BREAK AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNED TO WHAT FELT LIKE A NORMAL POSITION. I THEN PULLED THE TOYOTA UP AND AWAY FROM THE FENCE AND OUT A BIT AWAY FROM THE ROW OF CARS , SO THAT I COULD GET OUT OF THE TOYOTA. THEN I ASKED THE YOUNG MAN WHO WATCHED IT ALL, IF HE WOULD GO GET THE OWNER OF THE CAR I HAD DAMAGED.
Sep 24, 2015
I WAS TRYING TO BACK OUT OF AN EXTENDED PARKING AREA AT CHURCH, A GRASSY AREA WITH PEBBLES. SO, I WAS BACKING OUT VERY CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO HIT THE ROW OF CARS PARKED BEHIND ME. SUDDENLY AS I WAS BACKING OUT, THE TOYOTA BEGAN TO MOVE BACKWARDS VERY FAST WITH A LOUD ROAR (RACECAR SOUND). WHILE IN A STATE OF TERROR I HAD TO WRESTLE THE TOYOTA AWAY FROM THE OTHER PARKED CARS AS MUCH AS I COULD AND KEEP TRYING TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULDN'T MOVE. THE TOYOTA STRUCK THE BACK OF A RED CAR THAT DRAGGED THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE, FROM THE FRONT OF THE TOYOTA TO THE END OF THE TOYOTA. STILL WRESTLING WITH THE WHEEL OF THE TOYOTA, I ENDED UP SLAMMING BACKWARDS INTO AN 8FT. CHAIN LINK FENCE, ON THE CHURCH PROPERTY. MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, AS THE TOYOTA SLAMS INTO THE FENCE. THE TOYOTA THEN STOPPED. BREAK AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNED TO WHAT FELT LIKE A NORMAL POSITION. I PULLED THE TOYOTA UP AND AWAY FROM THE FENCE AND OUT A BIT AWAY FROM THE ROW OF CARS, SO THAT I COULD GET OUT OF THE TOYOTA. I THEN ASKED THE YOUNG MAN WHO WATCHED IT ALL, IF HE WOULD GO GET THE OWNER OF THE CAR I HAD DAMAGED.
Sep 22, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
THE CAR WILL BE RUNNING PERFECT AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY CAR WILL START DECELERATING. IT WILL STILL LOSE SPEED EVEN AS I HAVE THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WENT FROM 60MPH TO 15MPH WITH THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. FINALLY IT WILL START GAINING SPEED BUT MY RPM'S HIT 6-7 AND ALMOST MAX OUT. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY WITH A SEMI TRUCK RIGHT BEHIND ME AS THIS HAPPENED CAUSING HIM TO ALMOST HIT ME. IT WAS HOOKED UP TO A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND NO ERRORS OR PROBLEMS POPPED UP AT ALL. THIS CONCERNS ME BECAUSE NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM.
Oct 15, 2015
THE CAR ACCELERATED QUICKLY ON ITS OWN, WITH ENGINE RACING, AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED EASILY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A TREE. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE ON IT'S OWN, WITH NO ONE PRESSING THE THROTTLE, UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS SWITCHED OFF. THIS WAS NOT CAUSED BY A LOOSE FLOOR MAT, THE FLOOR MAT WAS SECURED AND NOT ANYWHERE NEAR THE PEDAL. IN FEBRUARY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA SAYING THAT THEY BELIEVE THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I CALLED TOYOTA TO TALK TO THE PERSON WHO SENT THAT LETTER AND REPEATED THE FACTS AS STATED ABOVE AND SHE TOLD ME THAT I "MAY BE MISTAKEN." THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE AFTER THE CRASH IS IMPORTANT, SINCE SOME MAY THINK THAT I WAS PUSHING THE THROTTLE HERSELF. ONCE I GOT OUT OF THE CAR SHE OBVIOUSLY COULDN'T BE PUSHING THE PETAL HERSELF. THE ENGINE DIDN'T STOP RACING UNTIL I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THEN, WHEN THE TOW TRUCK CAME, THE DRIVER RE-STARTED THE CAMRY TO POSITION IT FOR TOWING. WHEN HE DID, THE ENGINE RAN NORMALLY. WHEN A CAR TAKES OFF BY ITSELF, IT HAS A PROBLEM. THEREFORE THIS CAR, AND MAYBE ALL 2007 CAMRYS, MAYBE ALL TOYOTAS, HAVE A PROBLEM. HOWEVER WE DROVE THIS CAR FOR MONTHS AND MANY MILES WITHOUT A SYMPTOM; IT APPARENTLY TAKES SOME KIND OF PARTICULAR COMBINATION OF CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THE PROBLEM TO COME OUT. NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THIS INCIDENT, BUT THIS BEHAVIOR COULD CAUSE SOMEONE TO BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. I BELIEVE TOYOTA SHOULD FIND OUT WHY THIS HAPPENED AND TRY TO FIX IT, INSTEAD OF TRYING TO CONVINCE ME THAT I AM WRONG WHEN I TELL THEM WHAT HAPPENED. *TR UPDATED
Mar 09, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND EXPERIENCES ACCELERATION FAILURE SINCE IT WAS A NEW VEHICLE. THEN, ON JULY 11, 2007, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST ALL MOTIVE POWER AND WAS DISABLED PARTIALLY BLOCKING A LANE OF TRAFFIC ON AN INTERSTATE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. THE POLICE ASSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO A SAFE LOCATION. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE RUBBER FLOORMAT MAY HAVE GOTTEN STUCK UNDERNEATH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSED THE HESITATION CONCERN. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE FOR THE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 12,968. THE FAILURE MILEAGE FOR THE HESITATION ISSUE WAS 12,960. *DSY UPDATED 09/10/07 *TR
Jul 13, 2007
SUSPENSION,ENGINE
3 complaints
ON DECEMBER 29, 2012 THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE 4 FRONT STRUTS. FEBRUARY 2014 TOOK THE CAR FOR AN OIL CHANGE 85 THOUSAND MILES. TOLD THAT MY CARD DID NOT HAVE MUCH OIL, OF COURSE I BLAMED THEM, I THOUGHT THEY WERE LYING. BECAUSE I ALWAYS HAVE MY OIL CHANGE EVERY 5 THOUSAND MILES, SO I ASKED THEM TO CHECK THEIR RECORDS. I TOOK THE CAR TO BE INSPECTED ANOTHER MECHANIC, THE CAR HAS NO OIL LEAK. I TOOK THE CAR TO BE INSPECTED ANOTHER MECHANIC, THE CAR HAS NO OIL LEAK. I MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT PROBLEMS IS WITH PISTON RINGS AND IT WILL COST ME A LOT TO FIX IT. SINCE I CANNOT EFFORT TO GET IT FIX I BEEN ADDING 1.5 QUARTER OF OIL EVERY 2,000 MILES. *TR
Jul 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FRONT AXLE FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ENGINE OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE ENGINE OIL RING AND THE FRONT AXLE WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000. UPDATED 2/4/13 *CN UPDATED 02/20/2013 *JS
Nov 27, 2012
WHEN I DO 70K MILES MAINTENANCE IN TOYOTA DEALER, THEY TOLD ME MY CAR HAS WATER PUMP LEAK, OIL PAN GASKET LEAK AND FRONT STRUTS LEAK. AND I HEARD MANY CAMRY OWNER SUFFERED FROM WATER PUMP LEAK. I THINK IT IS POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. SO I REPORT THIS. NO ACCIDENT HAPPEN. *TR
Nov 21, 2012
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
I WAS DRIVING ON STREET THAT HAD SEVERAL POTHOLES IN BOTH LANES. LANES WERE BLOCKED BY BARRELS BECAUSE OF THE ROADWORK BEING DONE. THERE WERE TOO MANY POTHOLES TO DODGE AND NONE SEEMED SIGNIFICANTLY BIGGER THAN THE REST. SINCE I WAS UNABLE TO SWERVE, BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC GOING THE OTHER WAY IN THE LANE BESIDE ME, I HIT A SERIES OF POTHOLES. AFTER THE LAST ONE, WHICH SEEMED A LITTLE BIGGER THAN THE OTHERS, I HEARD A BEEP AND THE DISPLAY READ, "CHECK VSC," WHICH I KNOW FROM THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED MEANS "VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL." THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT SEEMED TO COME ON AT THAT TIME. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO ROLL ANY BUT INSTEAD HAD TO HIT THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE AT ALL. THE BRAKE WAS NOT AS POWERFUL, SO I HAD TO BE SURE TO BRAKE IN PLENTY OF TIME. THE STEERING SEEMED MORE RESTRICTED ALSO, AND THERE WAS A HIGH-PITCHED BUZZING THAT CONTINUED ALL THE TIME UNLESS THE CAR WAS OFF WITH ALL DOORS SHUT. I LIVE CLOSE BY, SO I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR BACK HOME BUT DID NOT THINK IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I HAD AAA TOW IT A FEW DAYS LATER. THEY TOLD ME AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT A PART OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THEY LATER FOUND THAT ONE OF THE LINES INVOLVED IN KEEPING THE ENGINE COOL WAS LEAKING AND THE WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Apr 20, 2014
DRIVING CAR THROUGH TOWN WHEN ABS, RED TRIANGLE. VSC LIGHTS LITE UP DASHBOARD. LOST STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. COASTED TO STOP IN LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. THANK GOD I WAS THERE AND NOT ON INTERSTATE OR HIGHWAY. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME BRAKING ACTUATOR FAILED AND REPAIR WOULD BE $3200. NOT COVERED BY 10 YEAR/100K HYBRID WARRANTY ALTHOUGH BRAKING SYSTEM SPECIFIC FOR HYBRIDS. CHOICES ARE: TRADE IN CAR TO DEALER AND LET THEM FIX IT, DRIVE IT AROUND UNTIL I KILL SOMEONE OR MYSELF(NOT HAPPENING) OR PLAY THE LOTTERY TONIGHT AND MAYBE I CAN FIX CAR TOMORROW (ALSO NOT HAPPENING) OR SWIPE THE PLASTIC AND END UP PAYING OVER 4K FOR THE REPAIR......VERY DISAPPOINTING FOR A TOYOTA TO COST THIS MUCH IN REPAIRS WITH SO LITTLE MILEAGE. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA. *TR
Jan 02, 2014
'CHECK VSC SYSTEM' ALONG WITH BRAKE LIGHT WARNING, ABS WARNING, AND PRETTY MUCH EVERY OTHER WARNING LIGHT POSSIBLE CAME ON MY 2007 CAMRY HYBRID AROUND JUNE OF 2012. I HEAR PULSATING UNDER THE HOOD CONSTANTLY & WHEN I TURN ON MY CAR WHILE IN PARK WITH MY FOOT ON BRAKE MY CAR WILL BEGIN TO ROLL BACKWARDS BY ITSELF, I ATTEMPT TO PUMP THE BREAKS BUT IT NEVER WORKS. I HAVE TO WAIT ABOUT 5-10 SEC LIKE THERE IS A DELAY WITH MY BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN I FIRST TURN ON MY CAR. ONCE THE BRAKES FINALLY KICK IN MY CAR WILL EITHER JOLT IN VERY DRASTIC WAY LIKE I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT HAS BEEN ON THE BRAKES THE WHOLE TIME OR IT WILL THROTTLE BACK ON ITS OWN LIKE I'M PUSHING ON THE GAS. I WILL NEVER PARK ON A HILL IN FEAR OF MY CAR JUST TAKING OFF ON ITS OWN WITH NO BRAKES TO STOP IT. I HAVE TO LITERALLY TURN ON MY CAR AND WAIT FOR MY BREAKS TO KICK IN BEFORE I CAN REVERSE. IT IS VERY SCARY! IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME ONCE AS WELL WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND I COMING TO A STOP, MY BRAKES JUST WENT OUT AND KICKED BACK IN ON ITS OWN. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT OUT. THEY BROUGHT BACK A QUOTE OF $5,900! INSTEAD OF TRYING ONE THING AT A TIME THEY JUST WANTED TO REPLACE EVERYTHING AT ONCE. MY CAR WAS RIGHT AT THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY MARK BUT BECAUSE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN GUAM THEY COULDN'T TELL IF MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. 2007 ONLY 45000 MILES WITH A 6 THOUSAND DOLLAR REPAIR! THAT IS INSANE LET ALONE IT IS A HYBRID FEATURE & A SAFETY ISSUE! TO ME THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY NO MATTER WHAT! LOOK ONLINE YOU CAN SEE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS EXACT ISSUE! PEOPLE HAVE EVEN MADE WEBSITES FOR IT! I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED IN TOYOTA. I'M STUCK WITH THIS CAR THAT I CANT AFFORD TO FIX! SO I DRIVE EVERY DAY IN WHAT SEEMS TO ME LIKE A DEATH TRAP! IT'S JUST NOT RIGHT. *TR
Mar 13, 2013
SEATS
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACTIVATING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WARMER, THE SEAT BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. UPDATED 12/26/12 *BF
Nov 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING ON HIS SEAT WARMERS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE SAFELY. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CONTACTED. A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PENDING AN INVESTIGATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Nov 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE USING THE HEATED SEATS HE NOTICED A BURNING ODOR. AFTER HE TURNED OFF THE SYSTEM THE SEATS WERE VERY HOT. HE BELIEVED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE BEING STARTED BY THE SEAT HEATER. HE HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO-DATE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD BE INSPECTED BUT IT WOULD BE AT HIS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO-DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 138,500. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 138, 350.
Dec 28, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
I OWNED A 2007 CAMRY LE. ON 3/05/11 MY BRAKES FAILED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I CAREENED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND THEN THE CAR STARTED FLIPPING. THE CAR FLIPPED AT LEAST 3 TIMES BEFORE HITTING AN EXIT SIGN. THE EXIT SIGN THEN PIERCED THE ROOF OF THE CAR AND LANDED BETWEEN MY LEGS. THANK GOD I WASN'T SERIOUSLY HURT. BUT THROUGH ALL THE FLIPPING ACROSS THE CONCRETE, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY COMPLAINT IS BRAKE FAILURE AND LACK OF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Mar 11, 2011
DRIVER REPORTED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, CAUSING CAR TO MOUNT CURB, STRIKE AND KNOCK OVER LAMPPOST, STRIKING MASONRY STEPS AND A CONCRETE POST. AFTER STRIKING CONCRETE POST, CAR REBOUNDED APPROX. 6 FEET. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVERS FLOOR MAT WAS SECURED TO IT'S RETAINING PEGS, NOT IMPINGING THE ACCELERATOR IN ANY WAY. *TR
Mar 10, 2011
BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHILE TRAVELING APPROX. 40 MPH - BRAKE PRESSED, WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO RESPONSE, BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED A SECOND TIME, CAR STILL DID NOT DECELERATE. ABS DID NOT ACTIVATE. VEHICLE IS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. FRONT-END COLLISION, STRIKING VEHICLE STOPPED AHEAD ON ROADWAY - AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN CAMRY. TOTAL OF 4 CARS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. CAMRY SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE FRONT-END DAMAGE, INSURANCE ADJUSTER ESTIMATE AT APPROX. $7800. NO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY INVOLVED. *JB
Feb 04, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
3 complaints
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) THE INCIDENT: ACCELERATED GAS PEDAL THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE ON CRAIN HWY, GLEN BURNIE AT THE INTERSECTION OF CRAIN HWY/AQUAHART RD ON 9/26/2009. I WAS TRAVELING ON CRAIN HIGHWAY WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE BREAK. AND THOUGHT I HAD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY CE HAD UNEXPECTEDLY JOLTED FORWARD. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SAID "WOW THAT WAS WEIRD" I DIDN'T THINK MUCH ABOUT THE INCIDENT OTHER THAN I JUST BEING A FREAK MALFUNCTION. ONLY UNTIL THE RECENT RECALLS OF MY TOYOTA MODEL WAS IT BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT I MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ACCELERATED GAS PEDAL MALFUNCTION WITH MY VEHICLE. NO ACCIDENTS WERE A RESULT OF THE INCIDENT; HOWEVER I WAS SHAKEN UP A BIT. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA IN LATE JANUARY EXPLAINING THAT MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS PART OF A RECALL TO REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT AND THAT I WAS GOING TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RECALL LOCATIONS IN EARLY APRIL/MAY. AFTER READING NEWSPAPERS AND WATCHING NEWS REPORTS OF THE PUBLIC RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT IDENTIFYING THE TOYOTA MODELS THAT WAS PART OF THE RECALL INVOLVING ACCELERATED GAS PEDALS. MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS PART OF THE MODELS IDENTIFIED SO I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO DARCARS TOYOTA OF BALTIMORE, 6000 EASTERN AVE , BALTIMORE MD ON JANUARY,10, 2010 AND WAS TURNED AWAY CLAIMING MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I RECEIVED OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION FROM TOYOTA ON 3/8/2010 WITH INSTRUCTION ON WHERE TO GO AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECALL ON MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY CE PURCHASED MAY 2006. I HAVE MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MY VEHICLE SERVICED. VIN # [XXX] *TR
Mar 11, 2010
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY BUILT IN JAPAN. I NOTICED THAT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ACCELERATION OR FLOORMAT RECALLS. DO THE CARS BUILT IN JAPAN NOT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THOSE BUILT IN AMERICA? IF NOT, WHAT IS DIFFERENT THAT EXCLUDES MY CAR FROM THE RECALL? MY VIN # BEGINS WITH A "J". *TR
Mar 10, 2010
PURCHASED A 2007 CAMRY LE, 4 DOOR, ON 12/12/06. CRUISE CONTROL HAS FAILED MANY TIMES. WHEN GOING DOWN HILL WITH THE CRUISE ON THE CAR WILL KEEP ACCELERATING TO VERY UNSAFE SPEEDS. THIS STARTED FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. I WENT THROUGH ARBITRATION IN MARCH OF 2007 AND WAS TOLD BY THE ARBITRATOR "THAT THERE HAS BEEN AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF REPAIR ATTEMPTS FOR THE SAME NONCONFORMIST THAT WILL IMPAIR THE USE, VALUE AND SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE SINCE DEC.2006". THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AND I DON'T USE THE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED DEATHS, THE LATEST IN CALIFORNIA, AND SEVERAL WRECKS EVEN IN THE AREA WHERE I LIVE. HOW MANY LIVES MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE TOYOTA WILL STEP UP TO BAT AND MAKE A RECALL ON THIS DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. THE FLOOR MATS THAT TOYOTA IS SAYING WILL CAUSE THIS PROBLEM MIGHT BE IN PART THE CAUSE BUT CERTAINLY NOT THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS SITUATION ADDRESSED SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE AND THE NEAR WRECKS THAT I HAVE ALMOST ENCOUNTERED TO NO AVAIL. THE ARBITRATOR DID AGREE WITH MY COMPLAINTS BUT AS STATED ABOVE THERE HAD NOT BEEN ENOUGH ATTEMPTS PROVIDED BY THE DEALERSHIP TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. HOW MANY TIMES MUST ONE TAKE A VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT BEFORE ANY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. I FEEL MY LIFE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE RUNAROUND THAT I HAVE RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA AND THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY MALFUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE ALL SORTS OF DOCUMENTATION TO BACK MY COMPLAINT AND MY 2007 CAMRY IS NOT THE ONLY VEHICLE ON THE ROAD WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA THAT THE DESIGN HAD BEEN CHANGED WITH THE 2007'S AND CERTAINLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE CONSISTENT WITH CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION BUT THEY DID NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 08, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 DOOR THIS HAS TAKEN OFF AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED 3 TIMES SINCE LAST JULY 21ST 2009. *TR
Mar 04, 2010
ON MAY 19, 2009 I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT. THIS OCCURRED DUE TO A FAULTY ACCELERATOR MECHANISM THAT CAUSED UNEXPECTED BURST OF SPEED.THIS WAS THE WAS THE ONLY OCCURRENCE OF THIS PROBLEM. TOYOTA HAD A RECALL AND DID THE REQUIRED REPAIRS. *TR
Feb 27, 2010
THE GAS PEDAL AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED ITSELF CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AND HIT THE SIDE CONCRETE CURB CAUSING ABOUT $14500 DAMAGE. *TR
Feb 23, 2010
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
3 complaints
THERE IS A FEW SECONDS DELAY WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON MY '07 CAMRY SE. I HAVE MENTIONED THIS PROBLEM WITH THE CAR FROM THE VERY BEGINNING TO OTHERS WHO SAY THEY ALSO HAVE THAT ISSUE WITH THEIR CAMRY. ANY DELAY IN ACCELERATION IS A SAFETY HAZARD ON THE HIGHWAY. NOW WITH ALL THE DEFECTS THAT TOYOTA SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN DENYING WITH THE ACCELERATION SYSTEM I REALIZE IT IS EVEN MORE GRAVE. *TR
Feb 25, 2010
I'M WRITING TO DETAIL MY ISSUES WITH MY 07 TOYOTA CAMRY V6. I HAVE HAD IT ONE YEAR AND THE HESITATION UPON ACCELERATING IS STILL THERE EVEN AFTER A SUPPOSED 'FIX' BY MY SELLING DEALER. THE TRANNY SOMETIMES HESITATES AS MUCH AS 2-3 SECONDS B4 ACTUALLY MOVING FORWARD AS INTENDED. I ALSO HAVE EXTREME FRUSTRATION WITH THE INTERIOR PLASTICS. THE DASH RATTLES MORE THAN MY OLD 97 PONTIAC. THE OTHER MAJOR ISSUE IS THE SOFTNESS OF THE DRIVER SEAT FOAM. I AM DUE IN 2 DAYS FOR A RE-FOAMING OF THE SEAT. HOPEFULLY THAT WILL FIRM IT UP A BIT. ONE LAST POINT IS THE TIRES WORE OUT BY 13K ON THEM MAKING ME SPEND OVER $300.00 FOR NEW RUBBER. NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A $25,000 CAR. *TR
Dec 26, 2007
THE "DESIGN" OF HOW THE VEHICLE IS TO OPERATE AND DRIVING PERFORMANCE ISSUES. POOR ACCELERATION, HESITATION, AUTOMATIC SHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION WHEN DRIVING. GAS MILEAGE IS NOT AS MANUFACTURER STATED. FRONT TIRES WORE OUT AT 15K MILES. PER THE DEALERSHIP NO FRONT END PROBLEMS FOUND AND DO NOT KNOW WHY THE TIRES WORE OUT SO QUICK WHILE THE BACK TIRES ARE STILL GOOD. CONSTANT PULLING OF THE VEHICLE. IF I HIT A BUMP THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL JERKS TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. ACCELERATION AND HESITATION IS A SAFETY ISSUE. SPEED OVERSHOOT AFTER HESITATION. TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STOP WORKING WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO RUN. I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE BULLETIN ISSUED IN SEPT 2006 REGARDING A DOWNLOAD OF NEW COMPUTER SOFTWARE OR OF THE FACT TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF ALL THE ISSUES MENTIONED. TO MY UNDERSTANDING IT DID NOT HELP ANY OF THE ISSUES. OVERALL THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO DRIVE FOR FEAR OF WRECKING. I AM CHECKING INTO LEMON LAW. THE DEALERSHIPS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THESE MANUFACTURING PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE AND STILL ARE ON GOING.
Jun 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3 complaints
MY MOTHER WAS JUST MOVING MY CAR FROM THE DRIVE WAY TO INSIDE OUR GATE. MY CAR IS A TOYOTA 2007 CAMRY 4 DOOR V6. MY MOM SAID SHE DID NOT EVEN STEP ON THE GAS AND THE THING TOOK OFF. THE CAR WENT THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR, SEVERAL ANTIQUE FURNITURE ONE OF WHICH IS A 500 LB OAK BAR AND THEN THROUGH THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GARAGE. NEEDLESS TO SAY MY MOTHER WAS NOT INJURED. *TR
Feb 15, 2010
HELLO, I OWN CAMRY LE 07 AND AFTER I FILL MY CAR FULL FUEL OR GAS I HEARD THE FUEL GENERATE SHAKING SOUND WHEN I PRESS SUDDEN BRAKE AND FIRST OF ALL I THOUGHT THERE IS SOMETHING IN MY TRUNK PLAYING BUT AFTER I CONCENTRATE TO HEAR I FOUND IT IS FUEL SHAKING ,I JUST WANT TO KNOW IS THAT COULD BE PROBLEM OR NOT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS. *TR
Aug 24, 2008
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND IT HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. IT IS LIKE WHEN I PULLED OUT FROM A STOP SIGN OR A STOP LIGHT THE CAR DID NOT WANT TO GO. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS. I TOOK THE CAR TO TOYOTA OF GASTONIA ON APRIL 19TH 2007 FOR THIS PROBLEM , THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME HE WAS GOING TO DO A WORK ORDER, AND IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT 1 TO 2 HRS. TO FIX IT. THEN SHORTLY HE CAME BACK AND TOLD ME THEY WERE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING TO THE CAR THAT HE WOULD CALL ME BACK WITH AN APPOINTMENT IN A COUPLE WEEKS. FOUR WEEKS HAD GONE BY. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO TOYOTA OF GASTONIA ON MAY 17TH 2007 ANOTHER TECHNICIAN DID ANOTHER WORK ORDER AND THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP ONLY ABOUT 30 MINTUES. THEN THEY SAID THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN FIXED. ON MAY 20, 2007 MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT FROM A STOP SIGN AND IT STALLED ON ME AGAIN. FOR THE THIRD TIME I WENT BACK TO TOYOTA OF GASTONIA ON MAY 21ST A GENTLEMAN NAMED GREG DID ANOTHER WORK ORDER ON MY CAR AND SCHEDULED AN APPT. FOR ME TO MEET WITH A REPRESENTATIVE ON THURSDAY MAY 24TH AT 1:00 PM.. WHY DO I NEED TO BE MEETING WITH A REPRESENTATIVE AND NOT SOMEONE IN THE SERVICE DEPT. SINCE THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR WITH ONLY 7,000 MILES. *AK
May 22, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY INTO FAST-MOVING TRAFFIC, THE CAR HESITATED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE IT DOWNSHIFTED AND STARTED TO ACCELERATE. ON-COMING CARS HAD TO BRAKE AND HONKED AT ME. THAT CAN BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE CAR ALSO HESITATES WHEN JUST SLOWING DOWN TO TURN A CORNER. IT TAKES 5 TO 10 SECONDS FOR THE CAR TO ACCELERATE. *TR
Dec 29, 2007
WHEN STARTING OUT, IF IT IS NECESSARY TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY PRACTICALLY STALLS BEFORE FINALLY PICKING UP SPEED. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT WHEN IT DOES IT IS UNNERVING, TO SAY THE LEAST! IT IS QUITE DANGEROUS, AND I HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING HIT SEVERAL TIMES. NOW I JUST MAKE SURE I HAVE AN EXCESS OF SPACE BEFORE I PULL OUT OF A SIDE STREET OR PARKING AREA.*JB
Sep 14, 2007
HESITATION ON ACCELERATION- AFTER EXITING THE INTERSTATE AND TURNING CORNER, I CONTINUED TO ROLL BUT THE 07 CAMRY LE 4 CYL DID NOT RESPOND. APPROXIMATELY, 50 YARDS LATER, THE CAR ACCELERATED. *NM
Aug 02, 2006
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
My dash board is sticky and uncleanable, making it very hard to see out the windshield at all hours day or night, which could potentially cause a crash. I have also noticed tons of people online with the same problem. This needs to be recalled or class action lawsuit.
Feb 11, 2024
DASHBOARD IS MELTING, STICKY, SHINY, CREATES DANGEROUS GLARE.
Feb 28, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 43 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that excessive force was used to depress the brake pedal causing the vehicle to fishtail while coming to a stop. The brake system warning light and the ABS warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who retrieved a fault code for the ABS control module; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 124,236.
Oct 07, 2022
CAR WAS IN REVERSE IN A PARKING LOT. APPLIED BRAKES BUT WITH NO RESPONSE. CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE AND HIT ANOTHER IN THE PARKING LOT. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED. CONTACTED DEALER AND WILL TAKE IT IN THIS FRIDAY 7/9/2010. *TR
Jul 07, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
My brake pedal when depressed, when stopped, makes a loud noise. My car cycles a buzzing sound often, even when the brakes are not depressed. My warning lights : check VSC system, ABS , warning triangle, a circle with and exclamation point and brake, all are continuing to light up on my dash. I took it to the dealer. Code C1391 (ABS ACRTUATOR INTERNAL FAILURE). This is serious and can cause my brakes and steering control to fail. The manufacturer warranty has expired.
Dec 27, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD RIDE ROUGHLY AND SHAKE WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A WHEEL ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED. THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS COMPLETED AND THE CONTACT WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT THE ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE MOST RECENTLY REPLACED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 08/14/14*LJ
Apr 15, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
CHECK VSC SYSTEM
Aug 02, 2019
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HILL ABOUT 5MPH BECAUSE IT WAS SNOWING AND THERE WERE CARS INFRONT OF ME. I WAS SLOWLY PRESSING THE BRAKE AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL GOT STUCK AND I COULDN'T CONTROL THE BRAKE, THE WHEELS HAD LOCKED TO AND I KEPT ON SLIDING AND I WENT HEAD ON IN AN SUV. CAR IS TOTALED AND I SUSTAINED NECK, BACK, KNEE, AND SHOULDER INJURIES. AND ALSO I DON'T KNOW IF THERE WAS A FIRE BUT AFTER THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM EVERYWHERE. *TR
Jan 07, 2015
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
THE BRAKE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON, AND CHECK VSC SYSTEM DISPLAYED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED CORRECTLY. I WAS ON THE HWY GOING 65 MPH, IN MY 2007 CAMRY HYBRID WHEN THIS HAPPENED, TOTALLY LOST POWER, I WAS ABLE TO PILL OVER TO THE SIDE ROAD CALL FOR HELP. THIS IS A RIDICULOUS SITUATION FOR AN AUTOMOBILE. I FEEL LIKE THE PUBLIC IS BEING USED LIKE TEST DUMMIES BY TOYOTA.
Nov 20, 2018
I'M RETURNING HOME FROM WORK AND DRIVING ON A FREEWAY WITH 60MPH LIMIT. I REMEMBER DRIVING AT 45MPH AND MAINTAINED A VERY GOOD DISTANCE FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TRIED TO SLOWED DOWN AND THAT PROMPTED ME TO APPLY THE BRAKES. ALL OF A SUDDEN BRAKES FAILED AND COULDN'T CONTROL THE CAR TO STOP. THE CAR JUST SKIDDED AND HIT THE VAN WITH BIG FORCE. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME IS A SHUTTLE AND NO PASSENGERS INJURED. ENGINE AND FRONT PART DAMAGED VERY BAD AND I MYSELF HIT MY FACE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. I CUT MY LIP AND HIT ON MY NOSE VERY BAD. I STILL RECOVERING FROM INJURIES. THOUGH THE CRASH IS SO BAD, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND RESULTED INJURIES ON ME. THE POLICE AND OTHERS WHO TRIED TO HELP ME WONDERED WHY THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALL THESE DAYS I'M TRYING TO RECOVER FROM THE INJURIES AND COULDN'T SEND THIS COMPLAINT OVER. I GOT THE WEBSITE REFERENCE AFTER CHECKING WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. *TR
Nov 21, 2013
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
2 complaints
JUST PURCHASE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE FROM STERLING MCCALL TOYOTA A FEW MONTHS AGO AND NOW JUST FINDING OUT THAT THE CAR HAS A OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE WITH NO INDICATION THAT THE ENGINE HAD EVER HAD AND PROBLEMS NOW IT'S A THE ENGINE HAS POSSIBLY BLOWN OUT OR LOCKED BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE IT WILL NOT START. I PAID FOR THIS VEHICLE IN FULL IN CASH FROM THE DEALER I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET MY MONEY BACK FOR THE VEHICLE SALE PRICE AND THE OTHER MINOR REPAIRS THAT I MADE TO THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE KILLED ME AND MY CHILDREN IT JUST TURNED OFF WHILE WE WERE DRIVING HOME DURING THE DAY, ALMOST CAUSED A CAR ACCIDENT.
Apr 23, 2018
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND THE CAR BURNS OIL FAST
Jul 06, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
2 complaints
THIS CAR IS BURNING THROUGH OIL IN BETWEEN CHANGES. THE ABS SYSTEM HAS ALSO FAILED. NO MAJOR PROBLEMS, JUST ANNOYING.
Feb 11, 2018
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE OIL, IT BURNS A LOT OF OIL OR ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION) AND THERE IS NO POWER AT THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER PLUG ON BOTH OF THEM. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS THAT THE FUSE FOR IT MUST BE BLOWN. I CHECKED THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD, BUT THERE IS NOTHING BROKEN.
Sep 06, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVING INTO MY GARAGE AND HAD JUST BRAKE TO LET IT EASE IN. MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY REVVED AND LUNGED FORWARD. THE BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK, AND IT WAS AS IF THE CAR HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN. IT HIT THE CRATE THAT WAS IN FRONT OF THE WALL, AND FORCED A BIKE RACK THROUGH THE WALL. THE FRONT BUMPER OF MY CAR WAS CRACKED IN PLACES. THE CAR THEN STOPPED. SO SCARY! I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT TALK TO ME. I NEEDED TO CALL THE CORPORATION, WHICH I DID. AFTER TWO MONTHS OF WAITING ON A DECISION, I WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR, AND THAT'S THAT. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER INCIDENTS WITH TOYOTAS JUST LIKE MINE. I AM PETRIFIED TO DRIVE THE CAR, AND YET I AM ALSO AFRAID TO PASS IT ON TO SOMEONE ELSE. I DON'T WANT ANYONE HURT. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA, AND THEY DO NOT RETURN MY CALLS I AM WONDERING WHAT I CAN DO. *TR
Jan 10, 2017
2007 CAMRY XLE. PROBLEMS WITH HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING. THE DEALERSHIP JUST BLEW ME OFF WHEN I EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. ACTED AS IF THIS WAS NEVER A PROBLEM WITH CAMRYS. ALSO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH STEERING COLUMN'S RADIO CONTROLS - WHEN PRESSING THE APPROPRIATE BUTTONS, NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN OR, WHEN SEEKING STATIONS THAT WERE PROGRAMMED IN, THE DOWN OR UP BUTTONS WOULD JUMP TO OTHER STATIONS NOT PROGRAMMED. SINCE THIS PROBLEM IS ERRATIC, NOTHING WAS DONE BY DEALER. PROBLEMS WITH THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE - AT TIMES, IT WOULD TAKE 15-20 MINUTES BEFORE THE TEMPERATURE WOULD CHANGE TO THE CORRECT ONE. EXAMPLE: IT READ 77 DEGREES WHEN IT WAS ACTUALLY IN THE MID-90S. DEALERSHIP DID REPAIR THIS LAST SUMMER BUT NOW, IT IS READING SEVEN+ DEGREES OFF THE ACTUAL OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE. THE FINAL PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR IS THAT THE PAINT IS CHIPPING OFF OF THE FRAME AREA BELOW THE DOORS OF THE CAR. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED WITH ANY PREVIOUS CAR I HAVE OWNED. DEALER ATTRIBUTED IT TO THE FACT THAT THIS CAR IS THE SPORT VERSION SO IT RIDES LOWER. FIRST TOYOTA I HAVE OWNED AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT MAY BE MY LAST. *TR
Feb 01, 2010
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
MY WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE SINCE LAST YEAR I CONTACTED THE DEALER THEY HAVE BEEN GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND, THEY KEEP TELLING ME THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER. I HAVE KIDS WHEN IT S HOT IT'S SO STICKY IT REALLY DRIVING MY KIDS CRAZY AND MY KIDS ARE ALLERGY TO IT. I CONTACTED THE HEAD QUARTER THEY TOLD ME SINCE THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT I HAVE TO WAIT THEY ARE NOT GOING TO HELP ME I HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT. IT'S NOT MY FAULT THAT MY WINDSHIELD IS DEFECTIVE AND THE DEALER IS NOT HELPING ME PLEASE HELP ME SO THEY CAN FIX MY CAR THANKS. MY NAME IS [XXX], MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS [XXX] AND MY PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX] AND MY ADDRESS IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 08, 2016
THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR IS DEFECTIVE IN MY OPINION WHICH IS PREVENTING ME TO PROPERLY SEE THE ROAD. THIS PART CANNOT REST ON THE ROOF BUT RATHER IT DROOPS DOWN IN A SLANTED ANGEL. THE REAR DOOM LIGHT IS FALLING APART EXPOSING WIRINGS IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TR
Jun 04, 2012
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
THE WATER TEMPERATURE, RPM GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER RANDOMLY FLUCTUATE, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. IT OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE MOVING OR STOP. THE MECHANICS TOLD ME THE ABS MODULE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FAILED HOWEVER THE BRAKING IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. THE ABS FUNCTION MIGHT STOP WORKING.
Feb 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LAMP INITIALLY ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Oct 04, 2013
STEERING,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE ABOUT 55 MILES AN HOUR ON A THREE LANE INTERSTATE FREEWAY. I WAS IN THE SLOW LANE AND MY CAR SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY TURNED TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE CAR TO HIT A LARGE RV IN THE CENTER LANE. THE CAR CONTINUE SPINNING ACROSS THE FAST LANE (IT'S AMAZING NO CARS WERE IN THAT LANE BECAUSE TRAFFIC WAS FAIRLY HEAVY). THE BACK END OF MY CAR HIT THE CENTER CEMENT BARRIER HARD (CAR TOTALED) AND I CAME TO A STOP ON THE INSIDE SHOULDER FACING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF WHERE I WAS ORIGINALLY TRAVELING. THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF AND THE LOCKING PART OF THE SEATBELT DIDN'T SEEM TO WORK. I COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY KILLED OR KILLED SOMEONE ELSE. I WILL CONTACT TOYOTA. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS.
Jun 23, 2015
I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN A LEFT TURN AND SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. I TRIED TO HIT THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WAS LOCKED UP TOO. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND RAN INTO WOODS. CAR HIT A TREE IN FRONT AND STOPPED, BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THUS, MY HEAD HIT STEERING WHEEL AND GOT TWO CUTS ON MY FOREHEAD. I WAS SENT TO ER AND HAD A SURGERY WITH 11 STITCHES. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSE NOW. *TR
Oct 26, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE HYBRID BATTERY OVERHEATED ACCORDING TO THE SHOP OF THE DEALER. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. THE WARRANTY IS 8 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES ON HYBRID BATTERY. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT FILTER ALLOWS DIRT INTO THE HYBRID BATTERY COMPARTMENT, WHICH RESULTS IN THE OVERHEATING. IT IS A $3,900.00 COST TO REPLACE THE HYBRID BATTERY. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATES THAT THE NEW FILTER HAS BEEN MODIFIED IN ORDER TO NOT ALLOW THE DEBRIS TO GET INTO THE HYBRID BATTERY. IF TOYOTA WAS AWARE TO THE POINT OF MODIFYING THE FILTER IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE DEBRIS FROM GETTING INTO THE HYBRID BATTERY AREA WHY DIDN'T THEY TELL ME THAT THE FILTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACED TO PROTECT THE HYBRID BATTERY?
Jun 01, 2015
THE HYBRID BATTERY OVERHEATED ACCORDING THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT OTHER HYBRID BATTERIES HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE FILTER AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WHICH ALLOWS DEBRIS AND DIRT TO GET INTO THE COMPARTMENT THAT HOUSES THE HYBRID BATTERY. IT IS A $3,900 COST TO REPLACE THE HYDRID BATTERY SINCE IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY WITH 200,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT TOYOTA HAD MODIFIED THE NEW FILTER TO STOP THE DEBRIS AND OVERHEATING PROBLEM, AND THAT THE NEW FILTER WOULD NOT ALLOW DEBRIS IN. SINCE TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE FILTER ALLOWING DEBRIS INTO THE HYDRID BATTERY DEPARTMENT, AND MODIFIED THE NEW FILTER TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM WHY WAS I NOT NOTIFIED TO REPLACE THE FILTER BEFORE IT ALLOWED THE BATTERY TO OVERHEAT THE HYBRID BATTERY TO BE DESTROYED?
Jun 01, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
ON 20 MARCH 2015, WHILE STARTING THE CAR, A WARNING INDICATOR SHOWED UP ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR STATED ( CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM.....VSC SYSTEM ). I PARKED THE CAR FOR THE DAY. DAY 2, I TOOK THE CAR TO A AUTO SHOP AND HAD A BASIC SCAN THAT READS ABS CODES PERFORMED ON THE CAR. THE BASIC SCAN REVELED TO "REPLACE BATTERY PACK". TWO MECHANICS INFORMED ME WHILE PERFORMING THE SCAN, A BURNING ODOR WAS OBSERVED FROM THE CAR. I DROVE THE CAR HOME AND PARKED IT. I LASTLY OBSERVED THE ONLY INFORMATION DISPLAYED FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS " CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM". THE ONLY LIGHTS ON WERE THE WARNING LIGHT AND THE ENGINE LIGHT. *TR
Mar 21, 2015
WAS VERY HOT OUTSIDE FOR 3 WEEKS STRAIGHT. ON THE WAY TO THE GROCERY STORE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH THE FOLLOWING 2 READOUTS ON SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY: "CHECK VSC" AND "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM". INSTANTLY THE HYBRID PART OF THE VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING. BRAKES CHANGED FEEL AND THROTTLE BECAME VERY DELAYED. WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK, THE ENGINE STARTED TO KNOCK. WHEN I PUT INTO DRIVE OR NEUTRAL THE KNOCKING STOPS. THE ENGINE KNOCKED HARD IN PARK POSITION AS IF THERE ARE LOOSE PIECES OF METAL CRUNCHING. EVER SINCE THEN, THE CAR'S HYBRID DRIVE DOESN'T WORK AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, ABS LIGHT, VSC LIGHT P/S LIGHT, A RED TRIANGLE LIGHT, AND AN ORANGE CIRCLE WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT IN IT. WE PARKED THE CAR AND WE ARE NOT DRIVING IT UNTIL ITS FIXED. WE HAVE 2 TODDLERS AND WE AREN'T GOING TO RISK DRIVING IT. *TR
Sep 02, 2014
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
MY DASHBOARD OF MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HAS COMPLETELY MELTED AND IS CAUSING MY VIEW TO BE OBSTRUCTED BY THE SUNS GLARE WHEN DRIVING. TOYOTA WILL NOT REPLACE OR FIX THIS. *TR
Nov 11, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLACEMENT OF THE SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO IS EXTREMELY LOW, WHICH PREVENTS HIM FROM FOCUSING ON THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. EQ-10203478-4200. DATE RECEIVED 12/12/07. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Sep 19, 2007
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
I HAD A ONE CAR ACCIDENT & THE AIR BAGS ON THE SIDE OF THE DRIVERS DOOR INJURED BOTH OF MY LEGS. MY LEFT LEG HAD THE INSIDE CUT TO THE BONE & SKIN RIPPED OFF, COULD NOT WALK FOR 8 WEEKS, HAD PLASTIC SURGERY. LARGE INDENTED SCAR NOW WITH SWELLING OF LEG, OTHERWISE LEG WORKS FINE. MY RIGHT LEG HAS A LARGE HEMATOMA WITH SWELLING, NO BROKEN SKIN. THE PARAMEDICS FELT IT WAS THE AIR BAGS THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM.. CAR WAS TOTALED, MAKE IS 2007 CAMRY, COMPUTER WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO PUT IN MAKE OF CAR.
Oct 31, 2014
WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN HWY 77 ARKANSAS CITY KANSAS, MAKING A PASS SHE LOST CONTROL AFTER SHE SLID OFF SHOULDER AT BEND OF THE ROAD. OUT OF THE MULTIPLE AIR BAGS ONLY ONE DEPLOYED THE PASSENGERS SIDE CURTAIN. AFTER REVIEWING THE CRASH SITE AND READING REPORT THE FIRST HIT TO THE CAR WAS DRIVERS SIDE FRONT END, IT WAS A VERY HARD HIT. STEERING BAG SHOULD HAVE GONE OFF AS IT DUG INTO A TURN AROUND MOUND. WENT UP AND DOWN WIDE MEDIAN DITCH STARTING A SIX TURN ROLLING OF THE 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. SHE WENT OUT SUN ROOF EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD SEAT BELT ON. MEDICAL REPORT STATS SEAT BELT MARKS AND SEVERE LEG INJURIES. SHE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AND I'M LUCKY TO STILL HAVE HER. I WILL USE ALL MEANS TO FIND OUT WHY THE SO CALLED SAFETY FEATURES ON THIS CAR DID NOT PREVENT SOME OF THE DAMAGE TO THIS WONDERFUL WOMEN. *TR
Sep 19, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ABS AND EMERGENCY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR CONDITIONER PRODUCED HOT AIR, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED, AND THE SPEED RAPIDLY DECREASED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, PLACE IT INTO PARK AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE IN ORDER FOR IT TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR HAD INTERNAL FAILURE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,785.
Sep 08, 2014
PROBLEM STARTED WITH A CLICKING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD, NEAR THE ENGINE AND BRAKES THAT WERE CRUNCHING WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPING. THE CLICKING NOISE GREW LOUDER, HAPPENED MORE OFTEN AND EVEN CONTINUED AFTER THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF. TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER WHO TOLD ME IT WAS THE ABS ACTUATOR. THE DASH LIGHTS WERE NOT ON AT THIS POINT AND I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH APPEARED ALMOST 6 WEEKS LATER WHEN I STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE IT COULD BE DANGEROUS IF I SUDDENLY LOST MY BRAKES. CHECKED WITH TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS WHO TOLD ME THERE WAS NOT A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FOR A RECALL. CHECKED THE INTERNET FOR COMPLAINTS AND THERE WERE PLENTY OF CAMRY NEW CAR OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA AND RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER FOR REIMBURSEMENT IF THE PROBLEM BECAME A "RECALL" LATER ON. THIS CAR WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR EVERY MAINTENANCE. THIS CAR IS STILL NOT COMPLETELY PAID FOR. THIS "HYBRID" CAR DID NOT SAVE ME A PENNY IN GAS BECAUSE OF THE ABS PART WILL COST ME OVER $2K. THESE HYBRIDS SHOULD COME WITH DISCLAIMERS THAT BATTERIES AND ELECTRONIC PARTS COST MORE THAN NON-HYBRID CARS AND MAYBE PEOPLE WILL NOT BUY THEM. THE COSTS ARE OUTRAGEOUS! THEY SHOULD COME WITH EXTENDED WARRANTIES. *TR
Sep 04, 2012
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
IN MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY, AT FIRST (APPROX. 2011) THE DASHBOARD WOULD FEEL STICKY, AS IF SOMETHING HAD SPILLED ON IT. HOWEVER THE STICKINESS COULD NOT BE CLEANED UP. IT WAS IN FACT THE MATERIAL OF THE DASHBOARD MELTING. IT CONTINUES TO GET WORSE AND SPREADS ACROSS A LARGER AREA, TO THE POINT THAT NOW (2014) THE DASH CANNOT BE TOUCHED WITHOUT A MARK BEING LEFT IN THE MELTED MATERIAL. IT LOOKS WET AND IS SO GLOSSY THAT THE GLARE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THROUGH MOST OF THE DAY. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AS IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD, NOT JUST WITH THE BLINDING GLARE WHICH IMPAIRS VISION, BUT BECAUSE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS CONTAINED INSIDE OF THE DASHBOARD AND THE DASHBOARD BEING MELTED MAY AFFECT ITS DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Sep 02, 2014
DASHBOARD HAS BEGUN TO DETERIORATE. IT HAS A STICKY FILM ON IT THAT REFLECTS SUNLIGHT INTO THE DRIVER'S FACE. THE DASHBOARD HAS BEGUN TO BE VERY STICKY AND LOOKS LIKE IT'S GOING TO START TO FALL APART. MORE THAN AESTHETICALLY DISAPPOINTING IS THE SAFETY ISSUE. THE REFLECTION FROM THE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AT TIMES. *TR
Jul 31, 2014
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD BECAME SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD METAL FAILED DUE TO ELECTRICAL CHARGE AND CORROSION. THE FUEL HEAT SHIELD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,345.
Dec 11, 2013
ON NOV. 23 2012 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 61 IN WINONA, MN "ALL OF A SUDDEN" MY CAR SPEED WAS DROPPING FROM 65 MPH TO 15 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECOND AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE FIGHT FOR MY LIFE TO GET OUT TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE CAR STOP I CHECK THE ENGINE RUN FINE, BUT WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL NOTHING HAPPEN. I PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE GEAR AND IT ONLY GO AS FAST 10 TO 15 MPH. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE THAT I SEE THIS THING, I WOULD LIKE TO "WARN" ALL CAMRY DRIVERS BECAREFUL YOU MAY NOT HAVE THE LUCK I HAVE. I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *TR
Nov 27, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
2 complaints
I NOTICED WHEN APPLYING SUDDEN BRAKES LOW ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON BUT IT WENT AWAY WHEN BRAKES WERE RELEASED. I THOUGHT IT MAY BE TIME FOR OIL CHANGE AND GOT OIL CHANGE DONE SHORTLY. THAT PROBLEM DIDN'T CAME BACK TILL FEW MONTHS LATER. I HAD MY OIL CHANGE DONE FROM THE DEALER AND THE SERVICE WAS NOT DUE YET SO I WENT TO THE NEARBY AUTO SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME IT DIDN'T SHOW ANY OIL IN THE DIPSTICK SO THEY DID THE OIL CHANGE AND FILLED IT UP(NO VISIBLE PROBLEM NOTICED). I THOUGHT I WILL GET IT INSPECTED WITH THE DEALER ON MY NEXT VISIT. NEXT TIME WHEN I WENT TO DEALER I MENTIONED IT AND THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO CHECK THAT BUT THEY DID VISUAL INSPECTION AND DIDN'T SEE ANY PROBLEM OR LEAKS. AGAIN AFTER SAME ISSUE THEY TOLD ME TO COME AFTER 1200 MILES AFTER OIL CHANGE BUT THEY DIDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM. I HAD TO CARRY THE OIL WITH ME JUST IN CASE AS THE NEARBY AUTO PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS ABNORMAL. I HAD TO TOP IT UP AGAIN SHORTLY AS THE DIP STICK SHOWED NO OIL. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND THEY TOLD ME TO COME BACK AFTER 2500 MILES AND THEY SEALED THE KNOB WITH SILICON OR SOMETHING SO IT CANNOT BE TAMPERED WITH AND THEY TOLD ME TO COME ON WEEKDAY SO THEY CAN TALK TO THE TOYOTA ENGINEER. WHEN I RETURNED THEY TESTED IT AND FOUND NORMAL CONSUMPTION AND NO PROBLEM FOUND. I AM STILL FACING THAT PROBLEM AND I CALLED TOYOTA HOTLINE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD GO BY THE DEALERS OPINION ON THAT AND THERE WAS NO KNOWN PROBLEM ON THE VEHICLE. WHEN I READ THESE POSTS ON THIS WEBSITE THEN IT DEFINITELY SEEMS LIKE A PROBLEM AND NOW MY VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY EITHER . MY ENGINE IS STILL FINE, ONLY PROBLEM IS I HAVE TO CHANGE OIL TOO FREQUENTLY. IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ENGINE IN FUTURE I DEFINITELY HOPE TOYOTA WILL COVER IT SINCE THEY HAVEN'T IDENTIFIED ANY PROBLEM ON MY ENGINE AFTER SO MANY VISITS. *TR
Dec 07, 2013
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES HE HAS ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *JB UPDATED 04/23/10.*JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD ISSUES WITH EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. UPDATED 8/1/2017*JS
Apr 15, 2010
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC OBSERVED OIL LEAKS ON BOTH OF THE FRONT STRUTS ON THIS CAR. ALTHOUGH THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS CONDITION WAS OBSERVED, THE LEAKS MUST HAVE BEEN PRESENT FOR SOME TIME BECAUSE THIS CONDITION PROBABLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE DETERIORATION OF THE TIRES. ONE OF THE TIRES ACTUALLY SHOWED AREAS WHERE THE STEEL BELTS OF THE TIRE WERE EXPOSED - POTENTIALLY A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
Jul 09, 2013
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STRUTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT LEAK COMING THE STRUTS. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE LEAKING WAS NORMAL, BUT, THEY WOULD MONITOR IT EVERY 5,000 MILES. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET BACK TO THE DEALER WITHIN THE 5,000 MILES AND BY THE TIME HE DID RETURN, THE STRUTS WERE LEAKING PAST THE LOWER SPRING SEAT. THE QUALITY OF THE RIDE; ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS HAD WORSENED. ALL FOUR STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Aug 12, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
THERE IS A LEAK IN THE ABS ACCUMULATOR THAT CAUSES MY BRAKES TO PULSE AND A ALARM TO SOUND, WHICH IS A LOUD WHINING NOISE. I HAVE HAD MY ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS REPLACES BUT THAT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE, MY MECHANIC THINKS IS IT THE ACCUMULATOR, WHICH COST 1800 DOLLARS JUST FOR THE PART. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND SEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PART ONLINE. I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY 2K FOR A REPAIR AT THIS TIME AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR BUT I HAVE NO CHOICE DUE TO MY WORK AND NEED TO COMMUTE. *TR UPDATE 6/27/2013: THE PROBLEM IS PERSISTENT NOW AND THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSES AS IF IT IS PUSHING BACK WHEN STEP DOWN ON IT, IT DEFINITELY AFFECTS MY BREAKING DISTANCE. I HAVE TO START BREAKING MUCH SOONER THAN NORMAL. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS THE COST ACTUALLY HAS BEEN QUOTED BY DCH TOYOTA OF OXNARD SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 6/8/13 FOR $3,250.00 TO REPLACE ABS ACTUATOR SYSTEM. PART WAS 2399.00 ALONE. UPDATED 7/31/13 *CN
May 09, 2013
THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN FOR THE PAST WEEKS WITH A PULSATING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD, SPECIALLY AT STOPS WAITING FOR A RED LIGHT. YOU CAN FEEL THE PULSATION ON THE PEDAL WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE NOISE GETS LOUDER THE HARDER YOU PRESS THE PEDAL AND THE CAR SEEMS LIKE ITS TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD ON ITS OWN. NO PROBLEM LIGHTS WERE ON THE CONTROL PANEL UNTIL IT REACHED 87,225. AFTER THAT I HAD THE ABS, BRAKE, WARNING, VST LIGHTS ALL ON WITH THE MESSAGE OF CHECK VST ON THE LCD OF THE CONTROL PANEL. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND AFTER INSPECTION THEY DETERMINED THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE QUOTE WAS FOR $2,600!!!!! I STARTED SEARCHING ONLINE AND FOUND OUT SEVERAL OTHER CAMRY OWNERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I'M FILING THE COMPLAINT BECAUSE THIS IS A VERY CRITICAL COMPONENT IN TERMS OF SAFETY AND IT IS FAILING AT A VERY LOW MILEAGE (UNDER 100K) AND SOMETIMES EVEN UNDER 60K. ALSO THE COST OF REPAIR IS SO HIGH YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO INCREASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN BECAUSE IT IS A PART THAT IT IS CRITICAL FOR THE CAR'S SAFETY OPERATION. I WOULD NEVER DRIVE A CAR WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE. *TR UPDATED 08/15/13*LJ
Feb 19, 2013
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
STARTED HEARING SOME WEIRD SOUND AT A SMALL TURN FROM HOME TO WORK. WITHIN A MINUTE OF THE SOUND, FOUND THE STEERING TOTALLY LOCKED AND DIDNOT MOVE LEFT OR RIGHT AND NEED TO APPLY FORCE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE TO STOP ON THE HIGHWAY. CALLED ALLSTATE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS AND FOUND THE WATER PUMP BROKEN. REPLACED IT BY THEM AND IT IS RUNNING FINE NOW. *TR
Dec 20, 2012
I PURCHASED 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT. THE CAR HAS PUT ME AND MY FAMILY IN DANGER EVERY TIME WE ACCELERATE. IT WILL NOT GO. THE CAR ALMOST STALLS OUT. ALSO WHEN I MAKE LEFT TURNS THE STEERING SEEMS TO LOCK UP. I HAVE TO JERK THE CAR BACK TO THE RIGHT TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL TO UNSTICK. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TELL ME EVERYTHING IS OKAY. OF COURSE THEY WILL SAY THAT. I THINK THEY TRAIN THEM IN SCHOOL TO USE THAT ANSWER. I WILL BE BRINGING THE CAR BACK TO THEM BECAUSE THIS IS GETTING SCARY. THE CAR ONLY HAS 12K MILES ON IT. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME THING SO IF THEY STATE DOES NOT DO SOMETHING, THAN THEY SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE IF SOMEONE DIES IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Sep 15, 2008
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND TRYING ACCELERATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE INVERTER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,000.
Jun 04, 2012
HYBRID BATTERY DOESN'T TURN ON IF VEHICLE IS NOT TURNED ON WITHIN A WEEK. WHEN I TURN THE HEATER ON, INSIDE THE CAR SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, RECEIVED LETTER FROM TOYOTA COMPANY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT REPLACED. *TR
Mar 06, 2011
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP LIGHT THERE WAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES WHICH WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. AS SHE MADE A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE LIGHT POLE AND WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE TWO INJURIES BUT NO ONE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE SEAT BELTS WERE WORN AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO CONTACTED THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 01/31/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, SHE PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED ABOUT A SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE AND SOME IRREGULARITY WHEN ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED AND EVENTUALLY REPLACED. ALSO, THE PASSENGER FRONT STRUT BEARING, TOWER SUPPORT AND LOWER CONTROL ARM WERE REPLACED. UPDATED EVOQ 03/15/11
Oct 13, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE DRIVER STATED THAT AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE INTERMITTENTLY ON IT'S OWN WHEN SHE DROVE IN REVERSE OR DRIVE GEARS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE WERE ALSO DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES AND SHE HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM THEM WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Mar 03, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2 complaints
AT ABOUT 45,000 MILES MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID DEVELOPED AN INTERMITTENT UNSETTLING FEELING OF BRIEF BRAKE FAILURE AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS ON LEVEL DRY PAVEMENT WITH LIGHT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AND WITHOUT ENGAGING THE ABS. IN THE 5/18/10 ISSUE OF THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, CLICK & CLACK THEORIZED THAT IT MAY HAVE "SOMETHING TO DO WITH WHEN THE HYBRID SWITCHES FROM REGENERATIVE BRAKING TO TRADITIONAL FRICTION BRAKING." *TR
May 18, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY BRAKES. WHEN BRAKING, THE PEDAL FEELS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING THROUGH THE FLOOR AND HITTING A DEAD SPOT. CAR WILL NOT BRAKE WITHOUT PUMPING THE BRAKES. CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED 3 TIMES FOR BRAKE ISSUES. HAS HAD TWO COMPLETE BRAKE JOBS (REPLACEMENTS?) BUT IT STILL HAS THE PROBLEM. TOYOTA SAID THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED ON THE BRAKES BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. *TR
Feb 10, 2010
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
MY 2007 CAMRY HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STANDSTILL, AND RPM KEEPS DROPPING FROM 2000 RPM TO 1000 RPM FOR A SECOND AND BACK TO 2000 RPM AS I'M TRYING TO MAINTAIN SPEED. IT COULD MAKE MY CAR TO SLIDE ON ICY ROAD BECAUSE OF THIS ENGINE BRAKING, AND IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I JUST TOUCH GAS PEDAL AND LET GO RPM DROPS AND GOES BACK TO CRUISING RPM ALL IN 1 SECOND. THIS HAPPENS AS SOON AS I REMOVE MY FOOT OF THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSING LIKE BRAKING FEELING. I TOLD TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN GUELPH, ONTARIO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT THEIR MASTER SERVICE ADVISOR CRAIG ALLEN SAYS THAT IS NORMAL. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ISSUE. *TR
Mar 04, 2010
I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN JUNE 2006. AFTER RETURNING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF THE SLUGGISH ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WAS CONSISTENT AND THE PASSING GEAR DOWNSHIFT FELT DELAYED AS IF THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION LAG BETWEEN THE TCM AND ACTUAL SWITCHING OF THE SHIFT SOLENOIDS AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 50 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT SET SPEED. ON STEEPER GRADES AND ON THE INTERSTATE THE DOWN SHIFTS ARE VERY FREQUENT AND AT TIMES VERY DRAMATIC. WHEN CRESTING A STEEP HILL THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS AT THE CREST AND TAKES 2 OR 3 SECONDS TO RELEASE THE THROTTLE, PICKING UP ANYWHERE FROM 10 TO 15 MPH AND I HAVE TO BREAK SUDDENLY IN ORDER TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CAME OUT IN SEPTEMBER OF 2006 FOR AN ECM CALIBRATION ENHANCEMENT TO SHIFTING PERFORMANCE AND SMOOTHNESS AND THIS NEW COMPUTER SOFTWARE HAD TO BE DOWNLOADED IN THE CAR AND THIS WOULD RECALIBRATE ECM (PCM) ENGINE & TRANSMISSION. THE CATCHER TO THIS IS THAT THE CUSTOMER HAS TO REQUEST THIS DOWNLOAD BEFORE THE DEALERSHIP WILL FOLLOW THROUGH. IF YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE BULLETIN HOW CAN AN AVERAGE CUSTOMER REQUEST THIS? THE DOWNLOAD WAS PERFORMED ON THIS CAR BUT DIDN'T HELP ANY. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK THE CAR BACK AND I WAS GIVEN A NEW ONE IN DEC. 2006. SAME THING WITH THIS ONE. I HAVE BEEN THROUGH NATIONAL CENTER FOR DISPUTE SETTLEMENT WITH AN APPOINTED ARBITRATOR WHO HAD THE CAR INSPECTED BY AN ASE INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR. HE AGREED WITH THE ABOVE BUT IN CONCLUSION STATED THAT TOYOTA SHOULD "DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY". I FEEL THAT THIS IS A NO WIN SITUATION FOR THE CONSUMER AND TOYOTA KNOWS ALL ABOUT THE PROBLEMS BUT JUST DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THEM. BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF SAFETY THE "LEMON LAW" SHOULD BE PUT INTO EFFECT AND THESE CARS RECALLED. TOYOTA IS NOT GOING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY UNLESS FORCED. THIS IS MY FIRST AND LAST TOYOTA VEHICLE. *JB
May 04, 2007
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVING A 2007 CAMRY IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA ON JANUARY 29, 2009. INVOLVED IN A SOLO ACCIDENT AND I SUFFERED A CONCUSSION SO I HAVE AMNESIA ABOUT THE ACTUAL ACCIDENT. POST-ACCIDENT PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE INVESTIGATOR FROM MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY CONFIRMS IN TWO SEPARATE PHOTOS THAT CARPETED FLOOR MAT WAS WEDGED UP INTO THE BRAKE/ACCELERATOR AREA. I HAVE FILED A CIVIL LAWSUIT AGAINST TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. TOYOTA HAS YET TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENT. FIRST CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY OF THIS YEAR. *TR
Mar 03, 2010
FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TR
Nov 16, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
I HAVE A 2007 CAMRY 4CYLDR AUTOMATIC, THAT HAS PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. FOR EXAMPLE IF I TAKE OFF FROM A RED LIGHT OR A STOP, THE CAR WILL HESITATE LIKE IT IS STALLING AND THEN WILL PROCEED TO TAKE OFF. THIS IS AN INCONSISTENT PROBLEM THAT WHEN I COMPLAINED AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. THE OTHER EXAMPLE IS THAT THE CAR EXHIBITS IS THAT WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR WILL SLOW DOWN BUT AS YOU RE-APPLY YOUR FOOT THE CAR WILL HESITATE OR STALL UNTIL YOU REMOVE YOUR FOOT AND RE-APPLY IT. I HAVE 60000 MILES ON MY CAR AND IT HAS HAD ALL THE TIMELY SERVICES DONE TO IT. IT HAS BEEN A GREAT CAR UP UNTIL ABOUT A YEAR AGO WHEN THE PROBLEM BEGAN. ROUGHLY 45000 MILES AGO. I FEAR THAT THIS MAY RESULT IN AN INABILITY TO DRIVE DEFENSIVELY AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. NEITHER MY WIFE NOR I ARE AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS, AND WE DON'T FEEL THAT THIS IS AS A RESULT OF HARSH DRIVING. I DID TAKE THE CAR INTO THE DEALER TO FIND OUT IF IT WAS PART OF THE GAS PEDAL RECALL THAT IS GOING ON AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS NOT. I HOPE THAT TOYOTA WILL MAKE A TIMELY DECISION ON THIS AS I HAD HOPED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER TOYOTA IN THE FUTURE. *TW
Feb 07, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SURGED PERIODICALLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE DROVE 18 MILES PER GALLON IN CITY DRIVING ONLY. THE FAILURES HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,700 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15.
Sep 28, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
Vehicle runs low of engine oil quickly. I've gotten oil changes by dealer and always explain i have to purchase oil every 3 weeks to top off. Was told its a leak but I never see oil on the ground where I park.Its been like this since I've purchased the vehicle. The headlights are not bright no matter if i change the bulb or the actual headlight
Mar 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
Driver seat belt gets stuck sometimes or sometimes does not want to click not often but pretty randomly. The driver window control panel also started to smoke for 5 minutes the smoke started coming out the whole driver panel door and caused excessive heat. Seems that something burnt it was smelling like burnt plastic .
Jan 28, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
Contacted TMC and was told a recall WAS performed on my car in 2010 for excessive acceleration. However, after further investigation, I learned there was not ONE but TWO different recalls for SIMILAR circumstances(acceleration) and was not informed whether BOTH were completed. I have had vehicle for approx. 5 years and have intermittently experienced the SAME problem. The last few weeks, it has happened more frequently and is becoming dangerous to drive! Also, I was told, since the ONE recall was completed, TMC declined to address the recent problem. Is there a possibility the FIRST recall was not COMPLETELY SUFFICIENT for both. I hope I can get an answer, as I have run out of options. I don't believe I should have to PAY for something that was supposedly FIXED even 10 years ago! I would, again appreciate any help. Thank you.
Oct 21, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
ALL OF A SUDDEN, ALL OF MY WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON INCLUDING: BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK VCS SYSTEM, ABS, ALL OF THE EXCLAMATION LIGHTS, ETC.. IVE BEEN VERY DILIGENT ABOUT THE MAINTENACE ON Y VEHICLE AND HAD THE CODES READ AND RESET, BUT THEY KEEP COMING BACK ON. THE MAJOR ISSUES ARE THE ABS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER EROR CODE & THE ABS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO BREAK. IVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND THE MECHANICS ARE SAYING THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. ALSO, THE MIRROR VISOR ON DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING & CONSTANTLY FALLS DOWN BLOCKING MY VIEW. ITS VERY DANGEROUS! PLEASE ADVISE TOYOTA OF THESE ISSUES. IVE ALREADY HAD THE HYBRID BATTERY COMPLETELY REPLACED AND BREAKS & ROUTERS, BUT THE CODES SHOWING ARE: •P0420 and •P1423, •C1391, - Ask about a recall •B1241, •B2784, •B2281, •C2124 THANK YOU SO MUCH!
May 05, 2025
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Hi, In my car VSC light is always on, I got it scan as well but it doesn't show any code for VSC and ABS systems. Toyota dealership also don't give any information about the codes. It's kind of very dangerous to drive with all the lights on the cluster. Thank You
Oct 02, 2024
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
1)BODY- The body of the vehicle (paint) seems to be chipping and/or rusting at an increasingly rapid rate with no known causes. This rusting is causing the value of the car to plummet as I am trying to sell the vehicle. It first appeared in about 2019 and has been getting steadily worse without any way to stop it. 2) SUSPENSION- On every single Toyota I’ve owned (4) the struts wore very quickly and are NOT a cheap fix. I had to at one point, fix them more than once in the same vehicle. I was told by the repair tech that it is a common issue seen in Toyotas. If a strut goes while driving it can cause major safety issues for the driver. 3)WHEELS- The hubcaps more specifically speaking, on every Toyota I’ve owned, have also had an issue maintaining its hubcaps. One rolled off on the highway and nearly caused me to crash as it hit the side of my car and slid under the rear tires and made me slide all over the snowy highway. Luckily there weren’t many vehicles on the road or it could’ve been catastrophic. I also notice that the light for the tire pressure never turns off either. I can fill the tires, empty the tires, it does not matter, the light will never go off.
Sep 21, 2024
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
Whenever I start my car I can see a red triangle symbol I think it’s SRS warning light. Then I check my owner’s manual then I find out that it’s SRS warning lights. I don’t know what to do. Please let me know what should I do?
Aug 03, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I was driving my car when suddenly the speedometer started going from 0-60 back and forth, the rpms was all over the place, the brake light came on and stayed on and the lights was going from bright to dim, there was a couple more lights aluminized on my dash. After googling the problem that nearly caused me and my children to crash, there is so many people affected by this same problem in the 2007 toyota camry. Why hasn't this been recalled or class auctioned. Also my dash board is sticky like tar.
Feb 11, 2024
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Had the vehicle progressively speed up at a high rate of speed was not due to the floor mats as that had been fixed along time ago on a recall before . I had to throw the car in neutral and then push the brake and power button for the vehicle to slow down safely ( happened twice ) . Both times not back to back on occasions months in between . Then one day had issues with the brakes and the vehicle not wanting to stop had the issue looked at by certified mechanic said my physical brakes on all sides front and back were visible sound and nothing to be causing the issue I was having . Just the other day started the vehicle as normal it warmed up went thru my day and then my radio still visible but sayin INSERT MAPS DVD ( that’s the only thing it would say or do ) then the vehicle after turning it off says CHECK VSC SYSTEM ( had certified mechanic ) come to home to inspect vehicle for issues ( car no longer showed this on dash) started as normal then next day while driving no brakes red triangle of death came up said CHECK VSC again and brakes failed and I nearly rear ended someone thank god avoided the accident car then shut off ( car restarted then triangle once more immediately shut off ) car starts high idle brakes hard to push on Mechanic says it’s a faulty issue with harness or abs pump and ECM components which may be causing the battery failure I’ve had multiple times and that the vehicle isn’t safe to drive due to this issue .
Feb 17, 2023
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
The front dash assembly is melted over time and is so bad I cannot see out the front windshield. I told the dealership that I believe this was a recall and they said it was but that the specific job for that expired ? I didn’t know recalls expired. They are willing to fix the current situation with the current system failure of the over heating window switches but a major problem is the visibility up front. I have to wear sun glasses just to see through that horrible glare from the melted dashboard. Also not sure if their is any suspension issues with my 2007 Toyota Camry. The steering wheel shakes some and I’ve purchased new tires wheels and some rotation balance and alignment and no additional work or parts where needed to fix that problem. The alignment did reduce some steering wheel shaking but it’s getting worse again. Any help would be appreciated and if we could get the Dealership to fix the front dashboard that would be phenomenal. Thank you.
Jan 13, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
brake pedal is hard to press, speed odmeter does not work, safty belt warraning light does not work, ABS dash light stays on.
Aug 04, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
On July 11, 2021, my husband and I were driving to a location not far from our house, on a state road with a 45 mph speed limit, when "Check Hybrid System" and "Check VSC System" warnings began alternately appearing and I lost acceleration. I turned on my hazard lights and was eventually able to pull off on the side of the road. I turned off all power then restarted, at which point the engine resumed working and we were able to continue driving, but the "Check Hybrid System" and engine light warnings remained on. We were able to reset the computer system by disconnecting the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery (which had been replaced a few months ago) for ten minutes, but I travel over 700 miles at least monthly to take care of my elderly blind father, and I don't want this to happen while I'm driving on I-95, when it's much more likely to result in a serious accident or fatality.
Jul 12, 2021
ENGINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was extremely hot and had started melting. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact also stated that a quart of engine oil needed to be added each time the vehicle was refueled. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing unknown engine repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the abnormal oil consumption persisted. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Jul 06, 2021
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE CAMRY STARTED REVVING UP TO 1500 RPM AT STOP LIGHTS OR WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING SPOTS ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENTS, LOCAL DEALER COULD NOT FIND ISSUE AFTER HAVING CAR FOR A MONTH. THERE IS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SAVED CODES, I JUST NOTICE THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE DROP WHILE ITS DOING IT SO ITS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. IT HAPPENS EVERY OTHER DAY USUALLY WHEN WARM OUT. I AM TOO SCARED TO HAVE MY WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE ANYMORE AND CANNOT JUSTIFY SELLING. HOPEFULLY TOYOTA WILL HELP FIGURE THIS OUT. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP BUT IT DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. ALSO HAS HARD STARTING ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK, WILL ALWAYS START ON THE THIRD TRY IF NOT IMMEDIATELY.
Apr 13, 2021
STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
AS SOON AS I DROVE THIS CAR OFF THE LOT, THE "TIRE BALANCE" LIGHT CAME ON. THE TIRES WERE LOW SO I PUT AIR IN THEM AND THE LIGHT IS STILL ON. THE FRONT BUMPER SKIRT SCRAPES ON EVERY DIP IN THE ROAD IT SEEMS, SOUNDING HORRIBLE. THEN, IT GOT CAUGHT ON A PARKING STOP WHICH LOOSENED THE SKIRT SO IT NOW HANGS EVEN LOWER AND SCRAPES BOTTOM OVER EVERY CRACK IN THE ROAD.
Jan 31, 2021
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE SPEEDOMETER AND ALL OF THE GAUGES STALLED OUT WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING. THE CAR GAUGES CAME BACK ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES, PRESENTLY THE GAUGES ARE TAKING A LONGER TIME TO COME BACK ON, IN ADDITION WHILE THE GAUGES ARE OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER GOES OFF AS WELL, WHEN ALL THE GAUGES COME BACK ON THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON. WE ARE AFRAID TO TAKE THE CARE OUT OF TOWN BECAUSE WHEN THE GAUGES GO OFF THE CAR IS HARD TO STEER. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN EVERY TIME CAR IS DRIVEN.
Sep 07, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I ADJUSTED THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT. WHEN I LOCKED EVERYTHING IN PLACE, THE AIRBAG LIGHT LIT UP. ALL OF THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. I CAN'T USE THE HORN; TURN THE RADIO ON OR MAKE HANDS FREE CALLS. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIRBAG AND IT WAS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR. I'VE LEFT IT ALONE FOR 5 YEARS. I FIGURE WITH THE TAKATA AIR BAG ISSUE I MIGHT BE BETTER OFF. *TR
Jun 09, 2020
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 25MPH ON MONTGOMERY DRIVE IN PHILADELPHIA (CITY STREET) IN THE MORNING OF 12/9/2019. IT WAS RAINING LIGHTLY. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS ABOUT 4 TO 5 CAR-LENGTHS AHEAD. IT BRAKED AS ANOTHER CAR TRIED TO CUT IN, AND I ALSO IMMEDIATELY BRAKED. MY BRAKE FELT GRINDING AND MY CAR CONTINUED TO SLIDE INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.
Dec 12, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DASHBOARD IS WEARING TOUBLE. ITS STICKY AND ALL CRACKED UP
Oct 28, 2019
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OF BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ENGINE POWER WHILE ON A BUSY STREET APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION
Sep 24, 2019
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALLS DASH BOARD IS STICKY AIR BAG SIGN OFF
Aug 15, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THE RECALL WHEN I SAW RECALL FOR THE YEAR AND MODEL AND MAKE I WAS LIKE FINALLY BUT COME TO FIND OUT THE VIN NUMBER WASN'T RECALLED BUT NEEDS TO BE. GOES OFF AND HAVE TO PULL OVER TO TURN BACK ON
Jul 30, 2019
STEERING,WHEELS
1 complaint
SOMETIMES AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IT WON'T MOVE TO DRIVE OR BACK UP. THIS HAPPENS THREE TO FOUR TIMES ALREADY SINCE 2009 OR AFTER IT IS IN A PARKING POSITION AND CHANGE DIRECTION THE STEERING WHEEL LOST CONTROL OR DIRECTION THIS HAPPEN 2X ALREADY.
May 15, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND LOWER BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE AND BEGAN SHAKING. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND LATER TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PO171/02 SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *JS
Feb 19, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE CONTINUOUSLY HAD ISSUES WITH MY CARS IGNITION COILS AND VSC SYSTEM. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND VSC SYSTEM LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON AND EVEN THOUGH I'VE SPENT THOUSANDS OF OD DOLLARS ON REPAIRS THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO POP UP EVEN WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND MULTIPLE REPAIRS. MY CAR MISFIRES AND TURNS OFF RANDOMLY THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BUT I HAVE NO OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. THE CAR MISFIRES IN IDLE,WHILE DRIVING AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS AND IT WONT TURN ON SOMETIMES UNTIL I CONNECT JUMPER CABLES TO THE BATTERY. WHEN I CONNECT THE JUMPER CABLES I NEVER NEED AN EXTRA SOURCE OF POWER I SIMPLY CONNECT ONE END OF THE CABLES TO THE BATTERY AND A FEW SECONDS LATER IT ALL THE LIGHTS TURN ON AGAIN AND THE CAR RESTARTS THE WHOLE SYSTEM.
Dec 15, 2018
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
VSC ABS MIL LIGHTS CAME ON IN DASH AND BRAKES SANK TO FLOOR, BUT RESTORED CONTROL AFTER RESTART. CHECKED DIAGNOSTIC CODES AND IT SHOWED CODES FOR HYBRID BATTERY P0A80 AND P3025. REPLACED AUXILARY BATTERY WITH OEM FROM TOYOTA. NOW CAR SHUTS DOWN WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND LOSE GAS PEDAL RESPONSE. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR INCLUDING A 5 YR OLD AND 9 MONTH OLD BABY. COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA AS VEHICLE ONLY HAS APPROX 93000 MILES AND TOYOTA DECLINES TO ASSIST WITH RESOLVING ISSUE EVEN THOUGH WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED TO 10YR/150K MILES. DEALER MISDIAGNOSED VEHICLE CODES. BRAKES FAILED SECOND TIME, THIS TIME CAUSING CAR TO SLOWLY BUMP INTO OBJECT AND SCRAPING BUMPER AT LOW SPEED. CHECKED ALL FUSES. VEHICLE NOW CONTINUOUSLY SHUTS DOWN RANDOMLY ON SLOW OR HIGH SPEEDS, WHILE MAKING A TURN, MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, CROSSING A HEAVY INTERSECTION.
Aug 01, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
THE ENGINE STARTED TO BURN OIL EXCESSIVELY ABOUT 1 YEAR AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2013 AND NOW IN 2018 THERE ARE 2 CYLINDERS WITH LOW PRESSURE AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME I NEED A NEW ENGINE. THE CAR IS NOT GIVING A CODE : CHECK VSC SYSTEM AND THE CAR CUTS COMPLETELY OFF WHILE DRIVING, NO CONTROL OF BRAKES OR ACCELERATION, VERY DANGEROUS. I WAS TRAVELING ON A CITY STREET AND THE CAR JUST CUT COMPLETELY OFF AND ALL LIGHTS AND BELLS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM ULTIMATELY BURNT THE ENGINE UP AND TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPAIR THE CAR.
Jul 16, 2018
AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY 2007 TOYOTA SOLORA CUTS OFF AS I'M DRIVING! I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR FOUND OUT IT HAS A FEW RECALLS ! I'M SCARED , THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY CAR?
May 15, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED, AND WE NOTICED FLAMES SHOOTING OUT OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL. WHEN THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT, IT WAS CLEAR IT HAD ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVER'S DOOR CONTROLS, AND WAS LOCALIZED TO THAT AREA. THE MALFUNCTION WAS RELATED TO THE VISIBILITY: POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO A RECALL. THE RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID IS 12V491000. (10/12)
May 02, 2018
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TOYOTA NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE 4 THE UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION OF THESE VEHICLES. MAKE THEM TEST IT UNDER 32 DEGREES AND THE RPMS WILL ALMOST ALWAYS INCREASE AND DECREASE ABRUPTLY THOUGH GIVING GAS AT A STEADY PACE. IT'S HAPPENED EVERY YEAR EVERY WINTER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. THE PEDAL FIX/RECALL WAS A SLAP IN THE FACE TO THOSE OF US WHO SUSPECT IT IS AN ENGINE OR ELECTRICAL ISSUE. IT MUST BE TESTED IN COLD COLD WEATHER AND UPON THE CAR JUST STARTING TO RUN. IT DOES SEEM TO SUBSIDE AS THE ENGINE WARMS BUT ON THE NEXT COLD DAY THE CAR TRIES TO ACCELERATE ITSELF AGAIN
Feb 28, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TAKATA MY 2007 TOYOTA HYBRID HAS BEEN BEHAVING BADLY, WITH JUST 190K MILES.MY TRACTION BATTERY MONITOR WOULD SHOW 7 BARS FALLING TO 1 BAR INSTANTLY. INSTANTLY, AS I WOULD BE LOOKING AT IT AND IT JUST DROPPED THAT FAST. IT WOULD GET PARKED WITH A FULL CHARGE INDICATED AND THEN THE NEXT MORNING ONE BAR. SOMETIMES IT GOES INTO E MODE AND SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IVE BEEN CLOSE TO CRASH WITH OTHER VEHICLES. THE ECM THROWS A WARNING, "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM". I BORROWED AN ACTRON SCANNER THAT HAD THE CAPABILITY OF BASIC HYBRID CODES AND ONE CODE WAS PRESENT "P0A80". ALSO, CHECK VSC WOULD SHOW ALL THE TIMES. SOMEWHERE I READ THIS IS NORMAL WITH P0A80 AS THE ECM SHUTS DOWN THE VSC TO CONSERVE POWER..
Jan 07, 2018
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
EL CARRO TIENE MUCHOS DEFECTOS DE FABRICANTE Y QUISIERA ME AYUDARAN
Nov 10, 2017
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE SERVICE BRAKES AND ABS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HEADQUARTER TOYOTA (5895 NW 167TH ST, HIALEAH, FL 33015), BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE A COMPLAINT. OVER TIME, THE SUN VISORS DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTH DADE TOYOTA (29330 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO INFORMATION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO SOUTH DADE TOYOTA, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
Nov 02, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE EXCELERATOR PEDEL HAS A SLIGHT PLAY IN IT WHEN YOU FIRST STEP DOWN ON THE PEDEL.
Oct 13, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY OIL CONSUMPTION RECALL WAS NEVER FIXED PROPERLY TRIED TO TAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP SEVER TIMES BUT WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR SHOWED AS NOT HAVING THAT ISSUE POWER WINDOWS RECALL BUTTON GETS STUCK. OIL IS CONSTANTLY RUNNING LOW OR EMPTY AND SENSOR IS NOT COMING ON AS WELL AS NO OIL LEAKING OUT OF VEHICLE EVEN AFTER OIL CHANGE HAS TAKEN PLACE. HAVE TO MANUALLY CHECK AND ADD OIL TO VEHICLE WHICH IS DANGEROUS
Sep 29, 2017
STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE BOARD OF ALANTE MELTS WITH THE HEAT AND DOES NOT LET ME SEE WHY HE WAS MUCH BILLO AND I HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THAT PROBLEM NESECITO HELP
Sep 26, 2017
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
HYBRID BATTERY PACK GOES BAD AFTER 150000 MILES AND NEED TO BE REPLACE, CAR SHUTS OF BY IT SELF IN THE HIGHWAY. WHEN CARA IS RUNNING IS AGITA OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD
Sep 12, 2017
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL: I TOOK MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 CYL FOR THE BULLETIN IT HAS OF OIL CONSUPTION AND IT PASS THE TEST TWICE, I KNEW THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG BUT AS THE TECHNICIANS TOLD ME IT WAS OKAY I DROVE IT LIKE THAT FOR SOME MONTHS STILL HAD TO ADD EVERY 1,000 MILES 1 Q OF OIL. KEPT DOING THIS UNTIL MY ENGINE BLEW. NOW IRS MY FAULT AND THEY DONT WANT TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. TOTAL UNJUSTICE FROM TOYOTA.
Jun 06, 2017
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
THE LEFT FRONT LUG NUTS DO NOT STAY TIGHTENED. EACH YEAR, OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, WHEN CHANGING TIRES FROM THE SUMMER TIRES TO THE WINTER SNOW TIRES, THE LEFT FRONT LUG NUTS DO NOT STAY TIGHTENED. THIS FIRST CAME TO MY ATTENTION WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ALONE, IN AN ISOLATED AREA, 200 MILES FROM HOME, WHEN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ALMOST CAME COMPLETELY OFF BEFORE IT WAS DISCOVERED AS BEING A PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS MOVING FORWARD AT THE SPEED LIMIT ON A 2 LANE ROAD. THIS YEAR, SINCE NOVEMBER 15, I HAVE RETIGHTENED THE LUG NUTS AT LEAST 6 TIMES. I HAVE TRIED LOCK TIGHT. IT DOES NOT WORK VERY WELL. *TR
Jan 06, 2017
SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
BROUGHT MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN FOR ROUTINE CHECK UP, TIRES ROTATION AND ALIGNMENT. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE STRUTS ARE LEAKING. I ONLY HAVE 78,000 MILES ON THE CAR.
Sep 15, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
1) FRONT HEADLAMPS BURN WEAK AND PLASTIC LENS COVERS YELLOWED OVER TIME, LATTER PROBLEM OF WHICH IS THAT LENSES CAN'T BE CLEANED BY EITHER COMMERCIAL AUTO SOLVENTS OR BY LOCAL MECHANIC, CREATING SAFETY HAZARD FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT. PRICE QUOTED FOR PARTS ALONE VIA TOYOTA IS $818 FOR HEADLAMP SET, PLUS LABOR. I HAVE OWNED 2 OTHER CAMRY MODELS AND NEVER HAD ANY ISSUE WITH HEADLAMP OBFUSCATION DUE TO LENS MATERIAL OR BULB COMPOSITION. THIS VEHICLE'S HEADLAMP LENS COMPOSITION IS FILMY TO CLOUDY TO NAKED EYE IN DAYLIGHT, NOT NEARLY CRYSTAL CLEAR AS WHEN NEW.. EVEN IF BULBS WERE REPLACED THE LENS WOULD OBSCURE RADIUS AND LENGTH OF HEADLAMP FOR ANY NIGHT DISTANCE DRIVING OTHER THAN HEAVILY LIT STREETS. MUST USE HIGH BEAMS AT NIGHT WHEN POSSIBLE AND WHEN NOT HAZARD TO ONCOMING DRIVERS. EVEN HIGH BEAM DISTANCE DULL. NOTICED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND OTHER CARS ILLUMINATE THEIR OWN PATHWAY FAR BETTER THAN MY OWN. NIGHT TIME DRIVING ON RURAL, SEMI-RURAL, COUNTY, SUBURBAN OR UNLIGHTED STATE AND LOCAL HIGHWAYS IN PARTICULAR ARE A HAZARD. 2) ENGINE HAS REGULARLY BURNED 1 QUART OF OIL ABOUT EVERY 1,000 MILES SINCE CAR HAD CLOCKED 60K MILES. UNDERWENT OIL TEST UNDER EXTENDED RECALL BULLETIN VIA TOYOTA AND IT DEEMED CAR WITHIN SPECS (TIME OF YEAR AND TYPE OF OIL CAN VARY AMOUNT OF OIL BURNED BUT RECOMMENDED 5W20 RESULTS IN 2-3 QUARTS A MONTH BURNED OFF, NO LEAKS, 75% HIGHWAY DRIVING.). BIGGER ISSUE IS OIL CAN GET DANGEROUSLY LOW (AT LEAST QUARTER INCH BELOW DIPSTICK LOW LEVEL) AND NO DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. OIL LEVELS MUST BE CHECKED MANUALLY AT LEAST WEEKLY AND/OR AT FILL-UP TO ENSURE OIL TANK HAS ENOUGH OIL. GENERALLY HAVE BEEN ADDING 2 TO 3 QUARTS A MONTH. DESPITE TECH BULLETIN RECOMMENDATIONS, TOYOTA SAYS I AM INELIGIBLE FOR MECHANICAL REMEDIATION. CAR CURRENTLY RUNS AND HAS 160K MILES +/- ON IT. DATE BELOW IS APPROXIMATE FOR 60K MILEAGE..
Aug 08, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
JULY 2016, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSTIC INDICATED CODE P171. WAS ADVISED IT WAS A LAUNDRY LIST OF SYSTEMS TO CHECK FOR THIS CODE. ( REPLACED THE FOLLOWING; FLEX PIPE, 02 SENSOR, SPARK PLUGS AND FUEL PUMP. FOR A TOTAL OF 1400.00) WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 AT 60 MPH, AIRBAG LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND SEAT BELT LIGHT ALL ILLUMINATED AT THE SAME TIME. TECHOMETER SURGED OUT OF CONTROL, ENGINE TEMP GAUGE DISPLAYED NO READING AND SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO. OH AND YEAH, THE AC THAT WAS BLOWING VERY COLD AIR SWITCHED TO WARM OR HOT. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAPPENED AT THE SAME TIME ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH. IRONICALLY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE AS THERE IS NO CODE ISSUED FROM THE COMPUTER FOR THIS VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND THERE IS NO WARNING. THE ENGINE PERFORMS NORMAL DURING THIS ISSUE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE AC THAT FAILS EVERY TIME. THIS ISSUE CAN AND HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR IS SITTING PARKED WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND WHILE IN MOTION. I AM SO AFRAID THAT THIS EVENTUALLY WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR DEATH. AND THE MOST ANNOYING PART IS NO MECHANIC CAN TELL ANY OF US WHY THIS HAPPENS OR HOW TO FIX IT. PLEASE, PLEASE, HELP US BEFORE THE WORST HAPPENS.
Aug 02, 2016
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING APPROXIMATELY 3/4 QUARTS OF OIL. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY NEED A NEW ENGINE BECAUSE OF THE RAPID OIL CONSUMPTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,600.
May 31, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
RECENTLY THE "ABS" AND "BRAKE" LIGHT CAME UP; NOW THESE LIGHT COME UP AND STAY ON FOR SOME TIME- SIMULTANEOUSLY; THE NEEDLES OF THE MPH, RPM, H/C, AND GAS GAUGE DROPS- THE PRM NEEDLES FLICKER UP AND DOWN. ALSO, THE TEMPERATURE MARKER DOESN'T WORK. THE MPH HITS DOWN TO '0' WHEN I AM ON THE ROAD AT NORMAL SPEED. BUT I DON'T KNOW MY SPEED. MY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I ALSO NOTICE THAT IT DOESN'T TRACK THE "TRIP' MILES WHEN IT IS OUT OF CONTROL (ALTHOUGH I HAVEN'T NOTICED IF IT FAILS TO TRACK THE MILEAGE ON THE ODOMETER. THEN THIS 'PROBLEM' STOPS AND THE CAR GOES BACK TO "NORMAL." A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CAN LAST FOR 5 MINUTES TO 20 MINUTES. I CALLED TOYOTA SERVICE'S 800 NUMBER AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB AND READING SIMILAR PROBLEMS BEING DOCUMENTED. HERE ARE JUST A FEW: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/TOYOTA/CAMRY/2007/ELECTRICAL/ELECTRICAL_SYSTEM.SHTML; HTTP://WWW.JUSTANSWER.COM/TOYOTA/5O8XA-TOYOTA-CAMRY-OPERATING-2007-CAMRY-OCCASIONALLY.HTML. ONE PERSON POSTED 'I CALLED THE TOYOTA CORPORATE OFFICE IN 2012', YET WHEN I CALLED TOYOTA CLAIMED NO KNOWLEDGE. THE PERSON I SPOKE TO EVEN SAID THEY HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A CALL ABOUT THIS BEFORE. SOME OF THE POSTS ONLINE OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS ISSUE STATE THE EXACT THING TOYOTA TOLD ME OVER THE PHONE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD. I TRIED TO DEFROST MY WINDOWS AND HAD AN ISSUE WITH THAT BECAUSE THE CAR WAS ON THE "ABS" "BRAKE" AND THE CAR WAS ACTING UP. MY CAR TESTED POSITIVE FOR OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM AND I AM WAITING TO GET THAT REPLACED. NOW THIS STARTED HAPPENING. THIS "NEW" PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED BY TOYOTA.
Apr 28, 2016
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED BUBBLES ON THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ALL WHEELS MAY FAIL AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000. UPDATED 05/17/16*LJ
Apr 20, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING, AND HYBRID SYSTEM CHECK LIGHT CAME ON...CONTINUED DRIVING SLOWLY THEN CAR LOST A BIT OF POWER..LIKE PARKING BREAK WAS ON AND VCS FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON. DROVE HOME AFTER WITH HYBRID SYSTEM CHECK STILL ON.
Apr 03, 2016
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
THERE ARE SEVERAL ISSUES. FIRST STICKY DASH BOARD .. WAS TOLD I'M BEING PUT ON A WAITING LIST FOR PART. IT'S BEEN MONTHS STILL NO WORD. 2ND OIL CONSUMPTION IS RIDICULOUS. . OIL RUNS OUT WAY BEFORE IT'S TIME FOR OIL CHANGE EVERY TIME .. NO OIL LEAKS ANYWHERE .. CAR JUST BURNS OIL SUPER FAST NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS WITH ANY CAR I'VE OWNED ..3RD THE CAR VIBRATES WHEN IN YOU HIT AROUND 40 MPH AT 1.5 RPM DOESNT DO IT AS MUCH WHEN CAR DOESNT GO IN OVERDRIVE IN 4TH GEAR .. WAS TOLD THIS MAY BE A COMPUTER PROGRAMING ISSUE .. 4TH MY DRIVER SIDE BACK SEAT MAT IS MELTED TO THE FLOOR. I WAS TOLD SOMETHING UNDER THE CAR MAY BE GETTING TO HOT. NEVER GOT ANY REAL ANSWERS TO MY CONCERNS .
Apr 02, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE MY CAR WAS IN MOTION, MY VSC SYSTEM CHECK LIGHT WAS ON AND ALMOST SIMULTANEOUSLY THE CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT WAS ON ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE CAR DID NOT LET ME ACCELERATE ABOVE 30MPH.N AND I COULD FEEL THE FRICTION WHILE ACCELERATING. I HAD TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED.
Mar 22, 2016
ENGINE,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, THE CHECK HYBRID AND VCS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,000.
Mar 21, 2016
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION IT HESITATES TO SWITCH GEARS FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. AS YOU ACCELERATE. AT TIMES THERE IS A JERK AS IT IS DOING SO. THIS CAUSES ME TO EITHER SLOW DOWN OR SPEED UP UNTIL IT GOES INTO GEAR.
Mar 16, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY PROBLEM IS THAT I CANNOT BACK-UP USING THE GEAR SHIFTER AS IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE USED. THE MECHANIC REMOVED THE LITTLE PANEL IN THE FRONT OF THE GEAR HANDLE, ALLOWING ME TO PRESS IT MANUALLY.I WAS TOLD IT COULD NOT BE FIXED (BY HIM) UNLESS IT WAS HAPPENING THEN. WHICH IT WAS NOT DOING AT THE TIME I TOOK IT TO HIM. YOU SEE, IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES THE GEAR SHIFTER WILL KICK IN AFTER I PRESS THE BRAKE, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT KICK IN AND THAT'S WHEN I HAVE TO PUSH THE SWITCH MANNUALLY. I AM CONCERNED THAT IT WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO BE FIXED BECAUSE IT IS AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE.
Feb 25, 2016
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY 07 CAMRY RUNS COMPLETELY OUT OF OIL BEFORE IT'S TIME FOR IT TO BE CHANGED. I HAVE HAD THE CAR CHECKED FOR OIL LEAKS AND HAS PASSED EACH TIME. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE I HAVE FOUND THAT THE MORE MILES ON THE CAR THE FASTER IT RUNS THE OIL OUT AND WITH THAT BEING SAID I NOW HAVE ENGINE DAMAGE. NOT TO MENTION THIS CAR HAS BEEN THE ABSOLUTE WORST. I PUT MY VISORS DOWN ONE TIME AND HAD TO TAKE THEM OFF BECAUSE THEY WOULDN'T GO BACK UP. THE POWER CONTROLS IN MY CAR DON'T WORK. I ALSO FOUND OUT TONIGHT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE GAS PEDAL IN THIS DEATH TRAP THAT HAPPENED BEFORE I OWNED IT THAT I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF BUT KNEW SOMETHING HAD TO BE WRONG WITH IT BECAUSE IT KEPT STICKING!! I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON DEALING WITH THIS AND FIND IT OUTRAGEOUS THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. MY CHILDREN USED TO RIDE IN THAT CAR!! IT IS A TICKING TIME BOMB AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS!!!!!!!
Dec 27, 2015
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES ALSO FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,003.
Dec 16, 2015
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
FIRST OF ALL IT STARTED MAKING LOUD SQUEELING NOISE WHEN I WOULD REVERSE USE THE BREAKS ..... THEN THE OTHER DAY AS I WAS DRIVING LIKE NORMAL ALL DAY AND I CAME TO A MERGE LANE TO TURN ONTO THE MAIN STREET TURNING TO THE RIGHT I WAS BEHIND A COP SO HE WENT THEN I WENT AS SOON AS I STARTED MAKING THE TURN ALL THE LIGHTS TURNED ON THE BREAK WENT HARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO MOVE SO I HAD TO SWEARVE AND PULL OVER TILL THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP I PUT IT IN PARK THEN TURNED IT OFF AND ON AND THE WARNING LIGHTS TURNED OFF AND AFTER A FEW MINS DROVE LIKE NORMAL . THEN THIS HAPPEND AGAIN YESTERDAY TO MY SON HERE'S HIS STORY: WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I WAS COMING TO A FOUR WAY STOP THEM ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH BOARD THE BREAKS GOT HARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL TOO AND I HAD TO SWERVE TO NOT HIT THE GREEN TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME THEN IT BARLEY MADE IT HOME. AS OF THIS MORNING I TRIED STARTING IT REVERSING IT AND IT WON'T MOVE ALL THE LIGHTS ARE STILL ON THE VCS CHECK SYSTEM IS ON AND IT WON'T TURN OFF OR MOVE . PLEASE HELP!
Nov 17, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS THE INTERNAL MALFUNCTION OF THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN THREE TIMES FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE CAMPAIGN ZE1. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING LIGHT, ABS WARNING LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT, AND SLIP INDICATOR CONTINUED TO RANDOMLY FLASH AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PUSH BUTTON START WOULD NOT PROPERLY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY AND THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN DID NOT PREVENT THE FAILURE FROM OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY FOR THE CONDITION TO ADDRESS THE FAILURE AND RECEIVED NO RESOLUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,355.
Oct 21, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
9/15/15 THE SEAT BELT ALARM SYSTEM FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS IS SEAT BELT ALARM FAILURE IS A NEW DEVELOPMENT. IT OCCURS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ABS LIGHT COMING ON IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ALSO AN INTERMITTENT EVENT. THIS ABS LIGHT EVENT CONTINUES TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL FAILURES, INCLUDING ALL INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS INCLUDING BRIGHT LIGHTS, AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE WARNING AND NOW SEAT BELT ALARM.
Oct 02, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
I INITIALLY BEGAN NOTICING THAT WHEN THE AC DOES NOT BLOW COLD AIR WHEN TURNED ON THAT ALL OF THE GAUGES ON MY DASHBOARD STOP WORKING INCLUDING, SPEEDOMETER DROPPING TO 0 WHILE I AM DRIVING SO THAT I DO NOT KNOW AT WHAT SPEED I AM DRIVING, MY GAS GAUGE INEXPLICABLY DROPS TO EMPTY, LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STOP WORKING AND MY DASHBOARD GOES DARK, RPM GAUGE FLICKERS WILDLY, BRAKE & ABS LIGHTS DO NOT GO OFF, AND OCCASIONALLY THE CAR STOPS BUT WITH HESITATION WHEN BRAKING, ALONG WITH INTERIOR FOGGING OF ALL WINDOWS WHEN IT RAINS (SOMETIMES DEFROSTER/FANS WORK TO DEFOG WINDOWS BUT SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT CAUSING MY VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY AND DANGEROUSLY REDUCED). DURING SOME ONLINE RESEARCH, I BELIEVED THAT THE ISSUES MIGHT BE RELATED TO AN EARLIER RECALL SO I CALLED THE TOYOTA CORPORATE OFFICE AND THEY INDICATED THAT IT MAY BE RELATED BUT TO TAKE THE CAR TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO CONFIRM. I TOOK THE CAR TO TOYOTA OF HOLLYWOOD AND THE MANAGER STATED THAT IT WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL AND THAT THE MAIN COMPUTER WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND CAUSING THE SUBCOMPUTERS TO ALSO MALFUNCTION AND ESTIMATED A REPAIR PRICE OF $2500. WHILE I WAS DOING MY ONLINE RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT MANY 2007 CAMRYS ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUES I AM HAVING AND IN ADDITION, THE TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRIDS HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUES AS WELL. I DO NOT BELIEVE I SHOULD INCUR THE EXPENSE OF REPAIRS FOR ISSUES THAT SEEM TO BE RELATED TO A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT.
Sep 18, 2015
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE SEAT BELT DID NOT SECURELY HOLD ME IN WHEN THE CAR BEHIND ME HIT ME, I WAS AT A DEAD STOP AND WAS REAR ENDED, THE AIR BAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY, AND MY FACE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FORCE OF THE REAR ENDING PUSHED ME INTO THE SUV IN FRONT OF ME, THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I SUFFERED A CONCUSSION, WHIP LASH, WRIST AND ELBOW INJURY AND LOWER BACK WAS HURT AFTER THE IMPACT. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT THANKFULLY OTHERWISE I COULD HAVE HIT THE WIND SHIELD.
Sep 07, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A STREET LIGHT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
Aug 28, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME STUCK ON ZERO, THE TACHOMETER AND THE THERMOSTAT NEEDLES BOUNCED UP AND DOWN, AND THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Aug 27, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
ON MAY 8TH 2015 , I WAS TAKING A TRAFFIC IN A CURB ON IRVINGTON AVE NEWARK NJ THE STEERING WHEEL STUCK AND I COULD NOT HAVE ANY BREAK SO THEN THE CAR GOES STRAIGHT WITH ME TO A POT LIGHT,I HAVE SERIOUS INJURIES IN MY CHEST AND LOWER BACK, MY CAR IS COMPLETELY BROKEN( DRIER'S FENDER,FRONT LIGHT,RADIATOR, SUPPORT RADIATOR, LOWER ARM CONTROL , WATER PUMP,WOOD,WHEELS,BUMPER ETC...AND THE REST OF THE NAME THAT I DON'T REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING WEEK ,I CONTACTED TOYOTA ; THEY OPENED A CLAIM UNTIL 30 DAYS AND ABOUT ANOTHER 60 DAYS AFTER INSPECTED MY CAR THEY SENT A LETTER AND THEY TOLD ME THEY CAN'T DO NOTHING FOR ME ;THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR.PLEASE HELP ME CAUSE THE NEEDS A LOT OF MONEY TO BE FIXED.
Aug 19, 2015
AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
DASHBOARD RECAL AS THE TITLE APTLY SUGGESTS, MY CAMRY'S DASHBOARD HAS MELTED DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT. MY WINDSHIELD HAS NO TINT AND I SOMETIMES FORGET TO PUT UP THE WINDSHIELD FOIL COVER WHEN I PARK. THE DASHBOARD NOW FEELS VERY STICKY AND WHEN I LEAVE THE CAR UNDER THE SUN FOR A LONG STRETCH, I CAN ACTUALLY RUB OFF SOME OF THE DASHBOARD'S RUBBER COATING SURFACE IF I TOUCH IT. IT ALSO HAS SEVERAL SCRATCHES DUE TO ACCIDENTAL HITS FROM FINGERNAILS AND SUCH, AND A LOT OF SCRATCHES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD FOIL COVER (YES, THE DASHBOARD IS NOW THAT SOFT). I'M AFRAID TO APPLY ANYTHING ON IT AS THIS MIGHT JUST MAKE ITS CONDITION WORSE. MY LAST OPTION IS TO USE A DASHBOARD COVER TO HIDE THE SCRATCHES AND PREVENT THE DASHBOARD FROM GETTING DAMAGED FURTHER. MY CONCERNS WITH THIS OPTION ARE: WHERE DO I BUY A GOOD/DECENT-LOOKING DASHBOARD COVER FOR MY CAR? (MY DASHBOARD IS COLOR BLACK). I'M BASED IN FORT BUCHANAN, GUAYNABO AND WOULD THIS GET IN THE WAY OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG? ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS ASIDE FROM MY IDEA ABOVE, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO EXPRESS THEM. HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED. THANKS [XXX] [XXX] TODAY I HAVE ATTEMPTED IN CONTACTING YOU ON THE NUMBER YOU PROVIDED WITH A NEGATIVE RESULT. THE NUMBER RINGS AND IMMEDIATELY GOES INTO A OCCUPIED MODE. (877) 855-8377 NONE RESPONSIVE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *JB
Jul 20, 2015
SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
ENGINE COILS KEEP GOING BAD HAD IT REPLACED AT THE TOYOTA DEALER AND CONTINUES TO FAIL. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN AS I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATION IT WOULD ONLY REACH 30 MPH, AND MY CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SHUT OFF. I ALMOST CRASHED DUE TO THAT INCIDENT NOT TO MENTION IT CONTINUES HAPPEN. I CAN NOT AFFORD THAT NOR ANY HARM TO MY CHILDREN. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED, AND UNABLE TO USE. I HAD MY POWER WINDOW ALSO FAILED TO WORK ON SOME OCCASIONS I HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH IT UP. I SO LOVE MY TOYOTA BUT THERE ARE ALSO 8 OTHER RECALL TO WHICH I CAN ALSO RELATE TO.
Jul 19, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT BY THEMSELVES. TO GET THEM ON AGAIN I WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE SWITCH ON AND OFF. I WAS STOPPED TWIC BY STATE TROOPER AND GIVEN A WARNING.
Jul 03, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE WATER TEMPERATURE, RPM GUAGE AND SPEEDOMETER RANDOMLY FLUCTUATE, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. A/C WILL RANDOMLY STOP WORKING.
Jun 24, 2015
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR STRUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE STRUT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING SOUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Jun 03, 2015
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN I BROUGHT IN MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA CONVERTIBLE FOR A FAULTY LOW TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR, ANOTHER PROBLEM WAS DETECTED. I ASKED TO SEE THE ISSUE WHILE THE CAR WAS UP ON THE LIFT. I COULD OBSERVE WHAT LOOKED LIKE A SHREDDING/DAMAGED RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING BOOT WITH FLUID VISIBLE. THE FIRST DEALER WRITTEN ESTIMATE SAYS "REPLACE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION (FOUND POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING INTO BOOT OF RACK AND PINION)" FOR $1354.88, PLUS 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT FOR $160.95. THE SECOND DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED REPLACING ONE RACK AND PINION BOOT AND THAT POWER STEERING FLUID GASKET, FOR $594.58 PLUS A $99 ALIGNMENT, WHICH I DID. THE DEALER CHECKED AND THERE HAS NOT YET BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT I CHECKED ONLINE AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME/SIMILAR ISSUE. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY POWER STEERING SYSTEM, WHETHER THE OTHER GASKET WILL LEAK OR THE SYSTEM FAIL WHILE DRIVING.
May 15, 2015
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE HYBRID BATTERY MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDS REPLACED AFTER ONLY 90K MILES. *TR
Apr 27, 2015
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH..THE CHECK VSC SYSTEM WARNING CAME ON. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO. I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT BECAUSE IT WENT OFF AFTER I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN...SO 3 WEEKS LATER IT COMES ON AGAIN AND GOES OFF. WHEN IT CANE ON THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK AS WELL, AND ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON. YESTERDAY ON 3/25/2015 IT CAME ON AND HAS NOW STAYED ON. THE BRAKES ARE WORKING CORRECTLY, HOWEVER, I KNOW SOMETHING IS WRONG. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE AND FOUND OUT THAT TOYOTA IS ASSISTING WITH FIXING THIS ISSUE. M Y NEXT STEP IS TO CALL THEM. *TR
Mar 26, 2015
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
PISTONS HOLDING UP HOOD FAILED. *TR
Feb 28, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING THE CAMRY WHEN I REACHED A COMPLETE STOP MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, DIDN'T REALLY NOTICE ANY CHANGE, TWO DAYS LATER I NOTICE GAS CONSUMPTION HAS INCREASED. I TOOK THE CAMRY INTO DEALER, DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CHECK ENGINE TO BE A FAULTY O2 SENSOR. REPLACED O2 SENSOR AND DROVE OFF TO PICK UP MY KIDS FROM SCHOOL, AS WE ARE DRIVING HOME, I CAME TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I STOPPED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON IDLE WAS DISRUPTED BRIEFLY. I PROCEEDED AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP CAR THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD BECOME VERY TIGHT TO WERE I HAD TO STOMP ON BRAKES WITH ALL MY MIGHT TO GET CAR TO STOP. DROP KIDS OFF AT HOME WAITED 15 MINUTES AND STARTED VEHICLE, ABS LIGHT WAS OFF BUT CHECK ENGINE REMAINED ON, BRAKE PEDAL WAS ALMOST BACK TO NORMAL. I DROVE CAR TO DEALER AGAIN, THE DEALER SAID IT IS A FAULTY BRAKE BOOSTER WHICH IS ALLOWING TOO MUCH AIR INTO SYSTEM WHICH IN RETURN SIGNALS FOR MORE FUEL TO BE PUMPED TO COMPENSATE VACUUM LEAK. BRAKE BOOSTER NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, AND VERY COSTLY 1,363.16 PARTS, LABOR AND TAXES, NOT COUNTING THE 4 DAY RENTAL. THIS CONCERNS ME BECAUSE I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE, IF IT WERE MY WIFE DRIVING THE CAMRY WITH MY KIDS SHE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. TOYOTA NEEDS TO MAKE THIS A SAFETY RECALL BEFORE SOMETHING TRAGIC HAPPENS. I LOOKED AT TOYOTA FORUMS AND IT SEEMS I'M NOT ALONE, BRAKE BOOSTER FOR SEVERAL OTHER TOYOTA MODELS HAVE GONE BAD, AFTER 100,000 MILES SOME AT 70,000. 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SEEMS LIKE A HORRIBLE GUINEA PIG CAR. *TR
Jan 14, 2015
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE DASH IS MELTING, CAUSING A STICKY TEXTURE THAT CAUSES A BRIGHT GLARE WHEN THE SUN SHINES ON IT. *TR
Oct 28, 2014
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND MELTING. NOTHING CAN BE PUT ON IT. THE WINDSHIELD PROTECTOR SO IT DOESN'T GET REAL HOT INSIDE GOT STUCK TO DASHBOARD AND NOT BIG HOLE IN THE DASHBOARD. WHEN I AM DRIVING SOMETIMES THE GLARE IS SO STRIKING THAT IT GIVES YOU A BLINDSPOT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU ALL ARE GOING TO REPLACE IT. *TR
Oct 28, 2014
STEERING,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SE HAS A MELTED DASHBOARD THAT SEVERELY DIMINISHES VISIBILITY WHEN THE SUN IS OUT. A REFLECTION FROM THE DASHBOARD IS DISPLAYED ON THE WINDSHIELD AND IS LIKE LOOKING DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN. SOONER OR LATER THIS IS GOING TO BE THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT THAT MAY OR MAY NOT RESULT, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEATH. IT IS A DEFECT ON THE PART OF TOYOTA AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND THEIR LIVES SHOULD NOT BE PUT IN DANGER FOR AN OBVIOUS DEFECT THAT MUST BE CORRECTED. *TR
Sep 26, 2014
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND WHEN I WENT TO STOP CAR AND TURN IT OFF, I EXPERIENCED UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND CRASHED INTO THE CONCRETE BARRIER OF THE PARKING GARAGE. *TR
Sep 04, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND SPEEDOMETER GOES TO 0 MPH ALSO AC STOP WORKING. *TR
Aug 27, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
DASHBOARD OF SUBJECT VEHICLE STARTED DISPLAYING SIGNS OF A VERY STICKY SUBSTANCE IN THE SUMMER OF 2013. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN DEC. OF 2010 WITH ONE PREVIOUS OWNER .. SIGNS OF MELTING DASHBOARD DID NOT APPEAR FOR SEVERAL YEARS PAST THE WARRANTY. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THAT NUMEROUS TOYOTA OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM. AFTER DEALING WITH TOYOTA DIRECTLY, I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT DASHBOARD BUT THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $624 IN LABOR. MY POSITION IS THAT THIS IS EITHER A PRODUCTS LIABILITY, IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR LATENT DEFECT ISSUE AND HAS NO BEARING ON AN EXPIRED WARRANTY. IN ADDITION, THERE MAY BE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG DUE TO DETERIORATING DASHBOARD, NOT TO MENTION THE POSSIBILITY OF TOXIC FUMES CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT TOYOTA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL DUE TO NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS (SEE HTTP://TSIKOT.COM/FORUMS/TOYOTA-CARS-TALK-80/2008-CAMRY-STICKY-DASHBOARD-89916/ ALSO HTTP://WWW.JUSTANSWER.COM/TOYOTA/70NO2-TOYOTA-CAMRY-SE-STICKY-DASHBOARD-2007 CAMRY-HOW.HTML AND HTTP://WWW.HOWTOMAKE.ORG/0PVGKMONEYLS3W74/TOYOTA-CAMRY-STICKY-DASHBOARD.HTML). *TR
Aug 25, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE DASHBOARD OF MY TOYOTA IS FALLING APART. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT CONTAINS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. ADDITIONALLY, THE GLARE CAUSED BY THE SHINE IS VERY DISTRACTING BOTH DAY AND NIGHT AS SUNLIGHT AND LIGHTS REFLECT AND BLIND THE DRIVER. I BELIEVE WARRANTIES SHOULD COVER ANYTHING THAT IS A DEFECTIVE PART AND THAT'S WHAT THIS IS, A DEFECTIVE PART, IF A PART IS DEFECTIVE WHEN YOU MANUFACTURER THE CAR OR WHETHER IT FAILS WITHIN WARRANTY OR OUT OF WARRANTY IT SHOULDN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE." I AND OTHER DRIVERS FEEL THE DEFECT IS UNSAFE, AND SHINE A LIGHT ON THE ISSUE WITH VIDEOS TAKEN FROM THEIR POINT OF VIEW. NOW WE'VE LEARNED THE SAFETY ISSUES MAY GO EVEN DEEPER. "BECAUSE THIS DASHBOARD HAS THE AIRBAG INSIDE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE I WOULDN'T FEEL SAFE IN A CAR THAT HAD A CRACKED DASH," EXPLAINED [XXX]. "ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE AN AIRBAG GO OFF TOO SOON OR GO OFF TOO LATE WOULD BE VERY SERIOUS." INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 05, 2014
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
NOTICED MY CAR HAD A KNOCKING SOUND TOOK IT IN TO MY MECHANIC TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. I'M VERY PARTICULAR ABOUT MY CAR. THE MECHANIC CALLED TO INFORM ME THE OIL LEVELS WERE EXTREMELY LOW, WHILE HE NOTICED IT WAS CLOSE TO NEEDING AN OIL CHANGE BUT THE LEVELS SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN THAT LOW. HIS OBSERVATION WAS MY CAR IS BURNING OIL TOO FAST. HE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO QUESTION IF THERE WAS AN RECALL OF SUCH AND THE ASSOCIATE AT THE DEALERSHIP MENTIONED A SILENT RECALL OF THIS MATTER. HE THEN INFORMED ME TO TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP, IN WHICH WE DID AND WAS INFORMED DUE TO THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED I COULD PAY $5000+ TO REBUILD MY MOTOR OR GET MY OIL CHANGED EVER 3000 MILES INSTEAD OF 5000 MILES. THIS I THOUGHT WAS A PROBLEM CAUSE WHEN I PURCHASED MY NEW 2007 CAMRYI WAS INFORMED TO CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 5000 MILES. IT SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT CAUSE I'M FAITHFUL ABOUT SERVICING MY CAR AND ONLY TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR OIL CHANGES AND THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO ME A WHILE AGO. I'M HOPING IT DOESN'T CAUSE ANY MOTOR PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE. *TR
Apr 10, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
AT A PARKING SPOT, FULL STOP, SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE SURGED AND HIT A CEMENT POST. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS OVER $7500 LEFT KNEE/SHIN HIT DASH DUE TO KNEE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING. INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED AS IT DID NOT SHOW UP UNTIL LATER. *TR
Apr 10, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE 101 EB GOING 10 MPH AT 8:50 AM. TRIED TO STOP AND BRAKES FAILED. I TRIED AGAIN TO STOP AND BRAKES FAILED. RAN INTO THE LEFT REAR OF CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WE WERE ALL MOVING SLOWLY SO DAMAGE TO HIS CAR WAS LESS THAN MINE. BUT THE FEELING OF NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WAS TRAUMATIC! CAR IS NOT DUE FOR SERVICE FOR ANOTHER 1000 MILES. IT IS SERVICED REGULARLY BY DEALER. *TR
Mar 30, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ABS SYSTEM COMPUTER PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO, THEN WENT BACK TO NORMAL SPEED FOR A MINUTE MORE, AND THEN WENT BACK TO ZERO FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO ZERO, THEN REGISTERED CURRENT ENGINE TEMPERATURE, AND WENT TO ZERO AGAIN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THE NEXT MORNING, CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING AND ISSUES WITH THE SPEEDOMETER AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE RESUMED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE ABS COMPUTER WAS NO LONGER WORKING AND THUS COULD NO LONGER COMMUNICATE WITH THE OTHER 4 COMPUTERS IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER IT WOULD COST $2,400 PLUS LABOR.
Mar 13, 2014
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
AS I BRAKED LIGHTLY TO TURN 90 DEGREES INTO MY DRIVEWAY AT A LOW SPEED, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND SMASHED ON TO THE SIDE OF MY FRONT BRICK STOOP. THEN IT SPED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY SIGHTLY LEFTWARD AT BREAK NECK SPEED AND CRASHED INTO MY NEIGHBOR'S BRICK HOUSE. POLICE CAME AND THEN THE AMBULANCE, CALLED BY MY NEIGHBOR WHOSE HOUSE I HIT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.
Mar 11, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THIS ALL STARTED DECEMBER 16, 2013, WHEN I LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AND MY CAR BROKE DOWN ON THE ROAD. I HAD THE MASTER CYLINDER, ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, AND AIR MASS FLOW SENSOR REPLACED. PICKED THE CAR UP DROVE IT HOME AND SHE STILL FELT A LITTLE SLUGGISH BUT I FIGURED THE CAR WAS COLD. WENT TO HAVE IT INSPECTED THE NEXT DAY AND MY BRAKES WERE LOCKED! HAD IT TOWED BACK TO THE SHOP AND HE REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AGAIN. PICKEDT IT UP DROVE IT HOME AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AT 60 MPH AGAIN I FIGURED IT WAS COLD AND MADE IT HOME. NEXT DAY DROVE IT TO WORK, THE CAR WENT TO 50, 40, AND THEN 30 MPH AND WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN THAT! I HAD IT TOWED BACK TO THE SHOP AND MY MECHANIC DID SOME RESEARCH AND IT APPEARS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. IT STARTS WITH THE BRAKED CYLINDER AND AS LONG AS THE BRAKES DON?T GET HOT IT RUNS FINE. ONCE THEY GET HOT THE BRAKES APPLIES ITSELF WHICH FORCES YOUR CAR TO SLOW DOWN! THIS IS SO DANGEROUS! YOU BASICALLY HAVE TO REPLACE YOU ENTIRE BRAKE LINE AND OR CHECK ALL THE HOSES, BRAKE BOOSTER EXT. UNTIL YOU CAN PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. IS TOYOTA DOING A RECALL ON THIS? *TR
Mar 10, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE PARKING BRAKE SYMBOL, TIRE STABILITY SYMBOL, ETC. THE BRAKE PRESSURE HAS BEEN REDUCED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ABS ACTUATOR WITH A COST OF $3300 PLUS. *TR
Mar 03, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING OUR FAMILY CAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT AND OTHERS. CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. MY HUSBAND TOLD ME TO SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTART. THAT TEMPORARILY SOLVED THE PROBLEM BUT IT THEN HAPPENED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE! *TR
Feb 10, 2014
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE UN-LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V491000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. UPDATED 03/31/14*LJ UPDATED 04/09/14
Feb 07, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY MECHANIC SHOWED ME ALL 4 STRUTS(F&R) ARE LEAKING TOO MUCH AND THAT THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I CALLED MANHATTAN BEACH TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL OR WARRANTY & IT WILL COST OVER $1400.00 TO REPLACE. IT TOOK THE MECHANIC OVER HOURS TO COMPLETE REPLACING ALL 4 STRUTS. I AM REALLY SHOCKED BY THIS FINDING, IT SHOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED, AND TOYOTA SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Jan 31, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE SINCE LEAVING THE LOT. BIGGEST ISSUE BEING IN APRIL 2012 BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH CAR BURNING/LOOSING OIL. CAR WOULD LOOSE 1 QUART OR MORE WITH IN 200 MILES. HAVE TAKEN IT TO MECHANICSVILLE TOYOTA ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND HAD A OIL CONSUMPTION TEST DONE ONLY TO BE TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE THE MOTOR AND IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY NOT ONLY DUE TO MILEAGE BUT NOT BEING A LOYAL CUSTOMER AND NOT HAVING MY SERVICE WORK DONE THERE. MY HUSBAND IS A MECHANIC AND HAS DONE ALL THE SERVICE WORK BY THE BOOK. MY ISSUES HAPPEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHERE THE CAR WILL JERK, SHAKE, ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE WHILE THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND WILL BLINK WELL OVER 20 TIMES BEFORE STAYING LIT. I HAD TO DRIVE AROUND WITH A CASE OF OIL IN MY CAR NEVER KNOWING WHEN I WOULD NEED TO ADD. I HAVE HAD TO BORROW A CAR FROM MY FAMILY AS I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS ONE. IT CAN AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT LEAVE ME OR JUST STALL WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE KEPT DETAILED NOTES FROM GOING BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALER. AS YOU CAN SEE BY THE OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA WITH THE PISTON RINGS/SEALS, ETC. EVEN THOUGH I KNOW MY AR IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, I FEEL TOYOTA BEING SUCH A WELL KNOWN COMPANY AND HARPING ABOUT SAFETY SHOULD STEP UP AND DO SOMETHING WITH OR WITHOUT GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE, AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. I KNOW I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA VEHICLE AS THEY DO NOT STAND BEHIND THEM. *TR
Nov 06, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
A FEW MONTHS BEFORE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I STARTED TO NOTICE SOME UNUSUAL NOISE FROM A PART UNDER THE HOOD AT THE FAR RIGHT SIDE, BEHIND THE HEAD LIGHT. IN THE BEGINNING IT JUST HUMMED VERY LOUD WHEN I STOPPED THE CAR. THEN IT BECAME WORSE, I COULD HEAR THE NOISE EVEN DURING DRIVING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS NORMAL FOR HYBRID CAR. I DIDN'T BELIEVE THEM BUT COULDN'T ARGUE WITH THEM BECAUSE I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT CARS. THEN ONE DAY IN EARLY JUNE OF 2012 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE BECAME SOFT. SO I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THAT A PART CALLED AN ACTUATOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THE COST WOULD BE OVER $3000. I WAS TOTALLY SHOCKED AND COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT A CAR WITH LESS THAN 70K ON IT AND JUST OUT OF THE WARRANTY WOULD HAVE THIS KIND OF PROBLEM. AFTER SOME NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE DEALERSHIP THEY AGREED TO CHARGE ME ABOUT HALF OF THE PRICE. TOYOTA HAD A REPUTATION FOR RELIABILITY AND IT WAS THE REASON THAT I BOUGHT THE HYBRID CAR. JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO, IN OCTOBER 2011 THE WATER PUMP WAS ALSO BROKEN, WHICH COST ME ABOUT $200 AFTER SOME HAGGLING ABOUT THEIR WARRANTY. OBVIOUSLY THE ACTUATOR FAILURE IS A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM AND I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE HAD EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEMS (WATER PUMP AND ACTUATOR) AROUND THE SAME MILEAGE RANGE. SO THIS IS CLEARLY A COMMON PROBLEM. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT IN JOINING OTHERS TO FORCE TOYOTA TO ADDRESS THESE PROBLEMS. *TR
Oct 23, 2013
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RIGHT FRONT AXLE AND TIRES REPLACED ON VEHICLE AT LOW MILEAGE. *SMD
Oct 17, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
AT MULTIPLE REGULAR SERVICE APPOINTMENTS AT THE TOYOTA DEALER, I REPORTED UNUSUAL NOISES AND A PULSING SENSATION THAT APPEARED TO COME FROM THE BRAKES. THE SERVICE PEOPLE WERE NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY ANY ISSUES. AT 77000 MILES, THE DEALER CHARGED $400 FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. AFTER REPLACING THE MASTER CYLINDER, THEY DETERMINED THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR WAS FAILING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED -- AT APPROXIMATELY $2400. OF COURSE, THEY ALSO WANTED TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND WATER PUMP FOR ANOTHER $700. I TOOK THE CAR TO AN INDEPENDENT (NON-DEALER) MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE NEED TO REPLACE THE ABS ACTUATOR. THE MECHANIC ALSO ADVISED THAT THE PART COSTS SO MUCH BECAUSE IT IS SPECIFIC TO THE HYBRID VEHICLES (AS OPPOSED TO NON-HYBRID CAMRYS) -- USED PARTS ARE NOT MUCH CHEAPER AS THEY ARE HARDER TO FIND. A MAJOR FAILURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS OF GREAT CONCERN. THE BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY LESS RESPONSIVE. IT IS ABSOLUTELY ABSURD THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE SAME COMPONENT OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM FOR THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR VEHICLE, YET TOYOTA IS NOT ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY FOR CORRECTING THIS. TOYOTA SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, OR AT LEAST CONCEDE THAT IT IS AN ISSUE SPECIFIC TO HYBRIDS AND WOULD BE COVERED UNDER *JB
Sep 05, 2013
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VSC WARNING ON DASH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND GENERAL WARNING (TRIANGLE WITH EXCLAMATION). ACCELERATION SEEMED STIFFER THAN NORMAL, THOUGHT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. AT DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. HAVE REPORTED NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER ($872.09 TOTAL) AND POSSIBLY THE ENGINE COMPUTER (TRANS. + ENGINE = 2233.35 TOTAL). 2007 CAMRY XLE, APPROX. 64,000 MI. PURCHASED 10/18/2006. THERE HAVE BEEN AT LEAST THREE RECALLS FOR THE 2007 CAMRY LINE. SHOULD THESE REPAIRS BE COVERED BY TOYOTA? SHOULD I HAVE THE CAR EVALUATED BY TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, SUCH AS AAMCO? *TR
Aug 13, 2013
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND I PURCHASED A EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2007 THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED AUGUST 1, 2013 A FEW DAYS AFTER IT HAD EXPIRED MY DRIVER SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP! I DO NOT HANG ANYTHING ON IT LIKE CD HOLDER OR ANYTHING. IT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY BECAUSE IT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO SEE THE ROAD WHEN I AM DRIVING AND I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED SENSE THERE HAS BEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FOR THE 2007 CAMRY WITH THIS SAME SITUATION AND IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM FOR MANY CAMRY OWNERS. THE VISOR SOMETIMES EVEN HITS ME IN THE HEAD WHEN I TRY TO GET OUT OF MY CAR. I HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH THIS CAR FROM DAY ONE AND I AM NOT VERY HAPPY THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET. SEEMS LIKE TOYOTA DOES NOT CARE FOR THE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. ALSO ON TOP OF THE VISOR MY SHOCK COIL BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH THE EXTENDED WARRANTY DID COVER SENSE IT HAPPENED BEFORE AUGUST 1ST BUT NOW THE STRUT IS LEAKING OIL ON THAT SAME SIDE, I BROUGHT IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER IN JUNE 2013 AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WON'T REPLACE IT BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH IT IS LEAKING OIL IT IS NOT 100% BROKEN YET AND TOLD ME THE WARRANTY WONT COVER IT UNTIL IT COMPLETELY BLOWS! I TOLD THEM I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD THAT I HAVE TO THINK OF THIS SAFETY ALONG WITH MINE AND WAS SHOCKED THAT EVEN THOUGH IT IS LEAKING OIL (WHICH IS NOT GOOD) CAUSE AT ANY MOMENT WHILE DRIVING IT CAN BUST THAT TOYOTA DOESN'T RECOGNIZE IT, ITS NOT LIKE IT WILL HEAL ON ITS OWN SO I FEEL IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNDER MY WARRANTY THAT I PAID ALMOST $1000.00 FOR WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR! I HOPE TOYOTA WILL RECALL THE VISOR ISSUE FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS. I AM GOING TO CONTACT TOYOTA DIRECTLY ON MONDAY TO SEE IF I CAN GET ANYWHERE WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Aug 11, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING HOME, FOUR LIGHTS LIT UP ON MY DASHBOARD AND THE CHECK VSC SYSTEM WARNING APPEARED AS WELL. THERE WAS NOTHING NOTICEABLE THAT HAPPENED SO I DROVE ON TO THE HOUSE. ONLY THING I NOTICED THE NEXT MORNING WAS THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL KICKED BACK TOWARDS ME WHEN I STARTED THE CAR. BRAKES APPEARED TO WORK FINE. TOOK THE CAR INTO MY TOYOTA DEALER (WHERE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN NOVEMBER OF 2006). THEY CHECKED IT AND FOUND OUT THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PRICE FOR THE PART WAS $2500. LABOR WAS $118. CAR WAS FIXED IN TWO DAYS. FORTUNATELY I HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT COVERED ALL BUT $100 SO I FELT VERY LUCKY. MY MAIN INTENTION ON SUBMITTING THIS IS TO FIND OUT WHY TOYOTA HASN'T ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS PART. I'VE READ (IN THE TOYOTANATION FORUM ONLINE) ABOUT MANY DRIVERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AT LESS THAN 65,000 MILES; MINE OCCURRED AT 82,600 MILES. AND THE PRICE OF THE PART IS ASTONISHING. SO MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WAS FINE. I DIDN'T NOTICE ANY BRAKING ISSUES BUT WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT THIS AS ANOTHER OWNER WHO EXPERIENCED THIS SAME ISSUE. EXPENSIVE FOR MANY, BUT I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE THE WARRANTY. ...UPDATED 08/16/13 *BF *TR
Aug 05, 2013
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR, RIGHT SIDE ONLY, WARPED, I HAVE REPLACED THE ROTOR, NOW WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES I GET AN EXTREME VIBRATION ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. I HAVE LOOKED AT THE WEBB ,CAR COMPLAINTS .COM, AND FOUND THIS CONDITION ON SEVERAL OTHER TOYOTA CAMRY'S . I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER AND THEY STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETIN'S ON THIS SUBJECT. I HAVE E-MAILED TOYOTA (LAST WEEK) AND HAVE NOT HAD A RESPONSE. I AM NOT ASKING FOR ANY WARRANTY OR ANYTHING FREE. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AT 60 MPH. I BELIEVE THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. I HAVE OWNED AND WORKED ON CARS FOR 50+ YEARS AND HAVE NOT HAD A CONDITION LIKE THIS. I LOOKED UP THE NHTSA ID # 10025856 I AM NOT SURE THAT THIS WOULD BE THE SAME. *TR
Jul 01, 2013
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
AT 59,000 MILES, THE CHECK VS SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON, AS WELL AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALER. AT THE TIME, I STILL HAD THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY REPLACED "BANK 2" IGNITION COIL AND CHARGED ME $100 DEDUCTIBLE. AT 70,528 MILES THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED. CHECK VSC SYSTEM AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AT THE TIME, STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BAD # 6 COIL. THEY CHARGED ME THE $100 DEDUCTIBLE. AT 90,000 MILES (NOW) THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS. I AM ASSUMING IT IS ANOTHER BAD IGNITION COIL. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE 2007 CAMRY'S IGNITION COILS. I CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP REPLACING IGNITION COILS BY A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, ESPECIALLY NOW THAT MY CAR IS NOT UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. I ALSO HAD TOYOTA REPLACE CLIPS ON THE AIR BAG COVER ON PASSENGER SIDE IN 2008. THE PART STILL SAGS. IT IS DEFECTIVE. IT IS IN THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT I BROUGHT IT IN AT LEAST TWICE FOR THE SAGGING AIR BAG COVER. THE NEW CLIPS DID NOT FIX IT. *TR
Jun 18, 2013
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING GARAGE WITH THE CAR RUNNING I WAS SPEAKING ON THE PHONE VIA THE VEHICLES BLUETOOTH. UPON ENDING THE CALL I EXITED THE CAR TO ENSURE IT WAS PARKED PROPERLY BETWEEN THE LINES AND CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE WALL IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. I THEN RETRIEVED MY LAPTOP BAG, COAT AND HAT FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE BACKSEAT. I PUT MY COAT ON CLOSED IT UP, PUT ON MY HAT AND EXTENDED THE ARM ON MY LAPTOP BAG. I THEN CLOSED THE BACK DOOR AND TURNED TO RETRIEVE ITEMS FROM THE FRONT SEAT AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. AS I TURNED TO RETURN TO RETURN TO THE FRONT SEAT DOOR THE CAR FLEW OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. AS THE CAR PASSED ME AND THE CAR BESIDE ME THE FRONT DOOR SWUNG COMPLETELY OPEN. I RAN AND CHASED THE CAR FOR FEAR IT MIGHT HIT SOMEONE AND ALSO ASSUMING I DID NOT PLACE THE CAR IN PARK. UPON JUMPING INTO THE MOVING CAR THE FIRST THING THAT HIT ME WAS THE BRIGHT "P" LIT UP ON THE DASH INDICATING THE CAR WAS ALREADY IN PARK. I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND ALSO CONSTANTLY PUSHING THE GEAR UP. FINALLY BOTH MY ACTIONS AND THE CARS ACCELERATION WERE STOPPED BY THE SLAMMING OF THE CAR INTO A CEMENT WALL. WHILE I HAVE NO RECOLLECTION OF THE ACTUAL IMPACT THE VISIBLE SIGNS UPON MY BODY WERE A LARGE RED KNOT OVER MY RIGHT EYE AS WELL AS SCRAPED AND BLOODY KNEES. AFTER FINALLY TURNING THE CAR OFF THE CAR FAILED TO START UP AGAIN. THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED BY MY HUSBAND TO THE CAR MANUFACTURER THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT AND WHILE THEY PROVIDED US WITH A 60 DAY MAXIMUM TIMEFRAME THE TIME HAS LAPSED AND WE STILL HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THE MANUFACTURER. NOTE: MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATE. *TR
Apr 18, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
KUMHO TIRE. LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE TREADED PART BROKE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT FENDER, FENDER LINING, LEFT BODY PANEL BELOW BOTH DOORS, THE FRONT BUMPER, THE LEFT HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY OTHER FRONT END DAMAGE. DRIVER DID NOT HIT ANYTHING ON THE FREEWAY AND WAS ABLE TO COME TO A SAFE STOP WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING ELSE. THIS, AND THE OTHER THREE TIRES ON THE CAR WERE PURCHASED FROM DISCOUNT TIRE ON 08/04/2010, AND THEY ONLY HAVE ABOUT 41,000 MILES ON THEM. *TR
Apr 16, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING ON THE NO 1 LANE (BY THE CARPOOL LANE), AN SUV CROSSED THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINES AND REAR ENDED MY LEFT SIDE AT APPROXIMATE 40MPH. MY PASSENGERS WERE SHAKEN UP WHILE I WAS TAKEN TO THE ER. I DID NOTICED THAT MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER THE ACCIDENT I DID SOME SEARCHING AND CAME TO FIND OUT THAT AIRBAGS FOR THIS PARTICULAR MODEL DO NOT DEPLOY!!! NOT TO MENTIONED THAT PRIOR TO THIS FINDING, I HAD TAKEN MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR AN ACCELERATOR ISSUE. ALSO PENDING IS THE SUN VISOR RECALL AS WELL. *TR
Apr 04, 2013
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
POWER STEERING LIGHT (P/S) LIGHT COMES ON AND LOSE OF POWER STEERING WILL LAST UNTIL THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND YOU WAIT FOR AWHILE AND SOMETIMES WHEN RESTARTED IT WILL BE OKAY. (SOMETIMES NOT OKAY) I HAVE TO DRIVE IT HOME USING ALL THE MUSCLING I CAN MUSTER TO TURN CORNERS. PERIODIC INSTANCES HAVE BECOME MORE FREQUENT. WHEN I START THE CAR THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND IT IS HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SOMETIMES WHEN I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND WAIT AWHILE IT WILL BE OKAY TO DRIVE. OTHER TIMES IT HAS STAYED ON THROUGHOUT THE TRIP. *TR
Mar 24, 2013
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
VEHICLE STARTED FROM PARKED CONDITION. AS OPERATOR TAPPED THE GAS PEDAL LIGHTLY TO TAKE IT OUT OF PARKED CONDITION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HAD A VERY HIGH SPEED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE HIT A HOUSE. APPARENTLY IT CAUSED A OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION. PRESSING BRAKE ONLY AGGRAVATED THE CONDITION (ADDING MORE SPEED) . THIS HAPPENED WITH AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER WITH OVER 10 YEARS OF DRIVING RECORD AND 0 INCIDENT (NOT EVEN A PARKING TICKET). ALL EARLIER RECALL WERE DONE BY DEALER. *TR
Jan 04, 2013
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DISSATISFACTORY REPAIR WORK ON VEHICLES POWER WINDOW UNIT AND DOORS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO HIS VISIT TO THE DEALER, THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORKED FINE ON THE DRIVER AND REAR DOORS. UPON REACHING WORK A FEW HOURS LATER AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR, THREE OF THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND AN INSPECTION REVEALED ALL THREE ACTUATORS WERE DEAD. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WOULD COST$ 1,800 TO FIX. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A COINCIDENCE THAT THE DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE POWER WINDOW UNIT.
Dec 20, 2012
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY '07 CAMRY HYBRID(CH) HAS STARTED TO EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST DOCUMENTED INCIDENT: 03/09/12. W/O WARNING, THE CH WILL SHUT DOWN AND THE "CHECK VSC" LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASH. ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS LIGHT UP AS WELL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THERE WERE NO BRAKES, NO WARNING, ETC. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN "PARK", TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT, I WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO DEALER TO HAVE THE CAR DIAGNOSED. THE DIAGNOSIS: NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, BRAKES, ETC(INV.#227594). OVER THE PAST 9 MONTHS, IT HAS OCCURRED A FEW MORE TIMES, USUALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE. WHEN IT HAPPENS,I TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, RESTART AND GO ON. ON 10/30/12 WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING 35MPH, THE CAR SHUT DOWN, THE "CHECK VSC" LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. SHE CAUGHT A LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT. OBVIOUSLY THIS WAS HORRIFYING FOR HER AND OUR KIDS. I CALLED AAA AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO TOYOTA. MY SERVICE ADVISOR(SA) TOLD ME THEY HAVE BEGUN TO SEE THIS HAPPENING A LOT AND HE PREDICTED THE ABS BRAKE ACTUATOR (BA) FAILED. I TOLD HIM ABOUT THE INCIDENT IN MARCH, WHICH HE ACKNOWLEDGED KNOWING OF. 2 HOURS LATER HE CALLED TO CONFIRM THAT IT WAS THE BA. WE SPOKE ABOUT IT BEING A DEFECTIVE PART, HE AGREED AND WOULD CALL AND SPEAK TO TOYOTA NATIONAL(TN)TO SEE IF THEY COULD HELP OUT WITH THE $2200 REPAIR. THE NEXT DAY HE TOLD ME THAT TN WOULDN'T HELP, AND NEITHER WOULD THE DEALERSHIP. MY ONLINE RESEARCH DISCOVERED MANY CH HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. I DISCUSSED WITH THE SA THAT IF THE PART IS DEFECTIVE AND THEY ARE SEEING MORE AND MORE OF THIS, WHAT GUARANTEE IS THERE A NEW BA WOULDN'T REACT THE SAME WAY. HE COULDN'T GUARANTEE THAT IT WOULDN'T. I DECLINED TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE, AAA TOWED VEHICLE TO MY HOME. THE SA SEEMED CERTAIN THAT A RECALL WAS COMING. THE CAR IS GARAGED, I HAVE THE REPAIR EST/DOCUMENT. *TR UPDATED 07/30/13*LJ
Dec 02, 2012
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
LAST 2 MONTHS I HAD CALL TOYOTA TO HEAD QUARTER TO REPORT MY CAR LOST POWER, CAN'T CONTROL BREAK OR STEERING WHEEL.. DRIVING ON THE ROAD WITH 40-45MPH ALL THE SUDDEN THE CAR HAD LOST CONTROL STEERING AND BREAK AND ALL THE LIGHTS INSIDE THE PANEL BLINKING.... FINALLY I CAN BREAK MY CAR (VERY HARD). I PUT THE GEAR BACK TO PARK AND TURN OF THE POWER BUTTON WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT BACK ON IT STILL NOT COME UP ALL THE LIGHTS BLINKING.. (SEVERAL TIMES) I QUIT.. POP UP THE HOOD AND CHECK FORWARD MAKE SURE NOTHING COME LOOSE OR ... I COME BACK TO THE CAR AND TURN ENGINE ON, IT WORKING AGAIN.... I DRIVE HOME.. TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFER ME TO GOING TO CLOSE TOYOTA DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECK OUT, BUT I DO NOT HAVE TIMES UNTIL LAST COUPLE DAYS IT HAPPEN AGAIN.. I SO CONCERN ABOUT LIFE DRIVING THIS CAR NOW, I WENT TO TOYOTA DEALER CLOSE TO ME SPORT CITY TOYOTA, WHERE I USE TO HAVE IT TUNE UP. THEY CHECK OUT MY CAR AND NOTIFY TO ME THAT MY 12V BATTERY HAD GOING BAD DROP TO 7V (WHICH THEY HAD NOTIFY FOR ME ON 2010) BUT I DID NOT REPLACE IT. IT DID NOT SOUND RIGHT TO ME IF THE BATTERY GO BAD FOR 2 YEARS AGO, BUT I STILL CAN DRIVE MY CAR TO WORK AND DO THINGS FOR 2 YEARS WITH OUT ANY PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW IT HAD LOST POWER FOR 2 TIMES FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS. I DRIVE MY CAR HOME, REMOVED THE 12V BATTERY OUT CHECK WITH THE METER 12V SHOW UP ... I NEED HELP WITH YOU PEOPLE TO SEE WHAT TO DO NEXT OR THE INVESTIGATE TO SEE THIS CAR HAD MALFUNCTION OR SOME THINS ELSE ..... HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU. THANK YOU. *TR
Nov 27, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR A WARNING ("CHECK VSC SYSTEM") APPEARED IN THE STATUS SCREEN AND ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER, ANOTHER MESSAGE APPEARED ("CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM"). THEN, THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING. THE IMPULSE ALLOWED FOR DRIVING THE CAR TO THE ROAD SIDE. TRIED TO POWER IT BACK WITHOUT SUCCESS. IT WAS REQUIRED TO TOW THE CAR HOME AND THEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC. PRIOR THIS INCIDENT THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS WARNINGS OR SIGNS. UPDATE: TODAY RECEIVED COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT DIAGNOSTIC TEST CONFIRMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE HYBRID SYSTEM INVERTER MODULE AND THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Oct 12, 2012
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR A WARNING ("CHECK VSC SYSTEM") APPEARED IN THE STATUS SCREEN AND ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER, ANOTHER MESSAGE APPEARED ("CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM"). THEN, THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING. THE IMPULSE ALLOWED FOR DRIVING THE CAR TO THE ROAD SIDE. TRIED TO POWER IT BACK WITHOUT SUCCESS. IT WAS REQUIRED TO TOW THE CAR HOME AND THEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC. PRIOR THIS INCIDENT THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS WARNINGS OR SIGNS. *TR
Oct 06, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *TGW THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST REVEALED THE CHARCOAL CANISTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 607.90. *JB
Sep 06, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DEFECTIVE PART. I USED TO OWN A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY AND DROVE OVER 200,000 MILES AND THE SUN VISOR WAS FINE. I WAS SEARCHING ON THE WEB TO FIND A REPLACEMENT PART BUT INSTEAD FOUND A WEBSITE THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE POSTED HAVING SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS DEFECTIVE PART. HTTP://WWW.TOYOTANATION.COM/FORUM/104-5TH-6TH-GENERATION-2002-2006-2007-2011/343284-2007-CAMRY-SUN-VISOR-PROBLEM-2.HTML ADDITIONALLY, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA REGARDING A RECALL ABOUT THE ACCELERATOR PROBLEM AND TRIED TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT THROUGH AN EMAIL WITH COURTESY TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND TO MY INQUIRY NOR WILLING TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO CURE THE RECALL ISSUE. COURTESY TOYOTA 9210 ADAMO DRIVE TAMPA, FL 33619 *TR
Aug 29, 2012
SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WHEN UTILIZING LATCH SYSTEM MY OTHER CHILDREN CAN'T ACCESS THEIR SAFETY BELTS IN BACK SEAT. *TR
Aug 28, 2012
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR DROVE OVER A POT HOLE MOMENTS LATER THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR AND NEARLY RAN INTO A MEDIUM IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" WARNING CAME ON SCREEN, ALONG WITH P/S, BRAKE, ABS. I WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE. TOW TRUCK CAME. THE TOW DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RELEASE THE CAR INTO DRIVE POSITION HOWEVER THE WHEELS WERE NOT TURNING. WHEN WE GOT TO THE DEALERSHIP HE HAD TO FORCE THE STEERING WHEELS TO MOVE THE CAR. DEALERSHIP SAYS A "FUSE" WENT OUT. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE FUSE GOING OUT WAS NOT AS A RESULT OF THE POT HOLE AND THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT THE ISSUE IS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS HAD MY CAR FOR 12 DAYS AND WAS NOT ABLE TO RECREATE "THE FUSE" TO GO OUT. *TR
Jul 16, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
OUR DRIVERSIDE SUNVISOR STARTED DROOPING AND THE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING! *TR
Jun 27, 2012
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STRUTS REPAIRS *TGW WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECK-UP, HE WAS INFORMED THE STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THE STRUTS ALONG WITH THE ALIGNMENT OF THE STRUTS WAS $1100. THE CONSUMER FOR OVER THREE YEARS ABOUT THE BRAKES SQUEAKING CONSTANTLY AND HOW BUMPY THE DRIVE WAS. *JB
Jun 26, 2012
STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN TO TAKE AN EXIT TO RAMP, I APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND TAKE THE CURVE BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WHILE CONTROLLING IT I PRESSED ON EMERGENCY BRAKES AND BROUGHT CAR TO SUDDEN STOP BUT ALSO HIT THE CURVE ON THE SIDE OF THE HWY. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH TOYOTA AND HAD HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE. *TR
Jun 25, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 84,000. UPDATED 06/05/12*LJ UPDATED 06/07/12 *JS
Apr 18, 2012
VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR STARTED TO FALL APART AROUND MARCH 2011, IT BECAME SAFETY ISSUE AS IT FAILED TO STAY IN STOWED POSITION AND WAS ONLY MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT FELL OFF ALTOGETHER. WENT TO DEALER TO BUY REPLACEMENT AT COST OF $121.85. NOW PASSENGER SIDE VISOR IS DOING THE SAME THING AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED SOON. ALSO REAR LAP SEAT BELT IS UNSERVICEABLE DUE TO LOCKED-IN RETRACTED POSITION. *TR
Apr 07, 2012
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR STRUTS WERE LEAKING. IN ADDITION, THE SUN VISORS WOULD NOT REMAIN UPRIGHT AND WAS IMPAIRING THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE STRUTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT FAILED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 04/19/12*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BRAKES WOULD SQUEAL WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. THE DEALER FOUND THE FRONT ROTORS WERE GLAZED. UPDATED 04/25/12
Mar 22, 2012
STEERING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM AUTHORIZED DEALER IN 2011, HAD 24000 MILES AT THE TIME. WITHIN ONE WEEK RETURNED TO DEALER BECAUSE CAR WAS MAKING NOISES AS TURNING AND AT WHEN BRAKING STEERING COLUMN WOULD SHAKE. DEALER CHANGED A TIRE AND ROTATED AND BALANCED ALL AND SENT ME HOME. AFTER ABOUT 6 MONTHS, STEERING COLUMN IS NOW CONTINUOUSLY SHAKING AS BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WENT BACK TO DEALER AT 55,000 MILES AND DEALER SAID THIS WAS UNRELATED TO THE ORIGINAL SHAKING PROBLEM AND DIAGNOSED IT AS THE STEERING COLUMN ISSUE. I HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY SO I WILL HAVE TO PAY THE $100 DOLLAR DEDUCTIBLE. NEXT, MY SUN VISOR JUST BROKE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, IT JUST FELL DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO BACK UP AS I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW SO I PLAYED WITH IT AND THE THING RIPPED THE CLOTH AND THEN CAME RIGHT OFF. DEALER WILL NOT COVER COSTS AND SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. OBVIOUSLY A KNOWN ISSUE. *TR
Feb 27, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS ON THE DOOR CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 06/06/12 *JS
Feb 10, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DURING DRIVING OR IN A STOP LIGHT THE WARNING LIGHTS OF VCS SYSTEM LIGHTS UP WITHOUT ANY REASON AND THEN WENT TO NORMAL. I'VE NOTICED THEN THAT THIS USUALLY HAPPENED WHEN SOME WEIGHTED VEHICLES PASSED BESIDE MINE THAT CAUSED A ROUGH ROAD MOVEMENT OR SOME HIGH LOUD. ONE TIME PASSED JUST BEFORE A ROUTINE CHECKUP (OIL & FILTER). I CALLED BACK TO THE SERVICE AND TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A RESETTING OF THE CAR SYSTEM.???? THIS HAS PASSED FOR A FEW TIMES EVERY YEAR BUT THIS TIME THE WARNING LIGHTS STILL AND IT SHOWN A DIAGNOSIS WITH ABNORMAL LEAK IN THE ACCUMULATOR WHICH I'VE TOLD THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENED IN AN HYBRID MODEL. *KB
Dec 30, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM SHEEHY NISSAN ON SEPT. 25, 2010, WITH 89,720 MILES, ONE PREVIOUS OWNER AND NO ACCIDENTS/DAMAGE REPORTED TO CARFAX, AFTER HAVING A STATE INSPECTION DONE OF ALL MAJOR SYSTEMS. I HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AT REGULAR INTERVALS (MOST RECENTLY, SEPT. 23, 2011 AT 110,990 MILES) AND HAD 100K MILE SERVICING DONE ON JULY 19, 2011. THE ENGINE FAILED DURING A DRIVE TO NEW YORK. CLIMBING THE BRIDGE OUT OF DELAWARE, THE RPMS ABNORMALLY INCREASED. I SAW THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATE, TURNED OFF THE RADIO, OPENED THE WINDOW AND HEARD THE ENGINE MAKING LOUD NOISES. I PULLED TO THE SHOULDER ON THE APPROACH TO THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REMAINED AT THE MID-WAY POINT, BUT A GREASY FILM COVERED THE BACK BUMPER. AAA TOWED IT BACK TO MY SHOP, WHERE MECHANICS SAID THEY COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO TURN. THEY SAID THE OIL PUMP HAD FAILED. OIL WAS IN THE ENGINE BUT WASN'T CIRCULATING, AND THEY FOUND FRESH OIL AND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE PAN. I PAID $3,819 FOR A COMPLETE ENGINE REBUILD FOR A FOUR-YEAR OLD CAR. SEARCHING THE INTERNET AND THIS WEBSITE, I SEE A NUMBER OF OWNERS OF 2007 TOYOTA CAMRYS HIGHLIGHTING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR'S ENGINE, INCLUDING SLUDGE BUILD UP. I HAVE RECEIVED NO INFORMATION FROM THE DEALER ABOUT RECALLS. THE USED CAR WARRANTY COVERED THE ENGINE BUT ITS DURATION WAS 30 DAYS OR 1K MILES, WHICHEVER CAME FIRST. IN ADDITION, THE SUN VISOR ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTINUALLY SLIPS, OBSCURING THE VIEW OF TRAFFIC ON THE RIGHT, AND WILL NOT REMAIN IN PLACE - A PROBLEM I SEE OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE REPORT. I DON'T SEE A PLACE TO ENTER THIS, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR DEATHS BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC WHILE THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. *KB
Oct 11, 2011
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. FUSES HAD TO BE PULLED DUE TO THE BATTERY BEING DRAINED. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWS THERE IS AN APPARENT PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT RELAY OR SWITCH BUT THERE IS NO INFORMATION ONLINE WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED. ALSO THERE IS A SEVERE KNOCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. THE RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE CHANGED AS WELL AS THE STRUTS AND THE CAR DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 50K MILES ON IT. TOYOTA IS JUNK! *TT
Sep 29, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LXE. A DRIVER DECIDED TO MOVE INTO MY LANE FROM THE LEFT, TO AVOID A SERIOUS COLLISION I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT AND HIT THE BRAKES. MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED AND I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR AS WE SKIDDED ACROSS FOUR LANES AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS (WHICH WERE IN USE) DID NOT LOCK US IN. MY WIFE HIT THE INSIDE CEILING AND THE RIGHT WINDOW OF THE FRONT DOOR. I TRIED TO FIND AN ATTORNEY TO GO AFTER TOYOTA BUT COULD NOT FIND ONE WHO HAD THE GUTS TO STAND UP TO TOYOTA. THERE WAS OVER $14,500 IN REPAIRS AND AS OF TODAY THEY ARE STILL PUTTING THE CAR BACK TOGETHER AGAIN. *KB
Aug 03, 2011
VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR FLIPPED DOWN AND STRUCK HER IN THE FACE WHILE OBSTRUCTING HER VISION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE SUN VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. UPDATED 09/27/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS OTHER ISSUES SUCH AS THE TRUNK RELEASE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS THE SEAT BELT BEING INOPERATIVE. (DAUGHTER WROTE IN ON BEHALF OF HER MOTHER, WHO IS THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE) UPDATED 11/02/11
Jul 19, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES TO EXPRESS DISCONTENT REGARDING POOR MILEAGE AND ACCELERATION ISSUES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE IDLES VERY HIGH AND RUNNING HOT. THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECENTLY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHEN IT ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. *JB
May 24, 2011
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
IT HAPPENED ON A WINTER DAY WITH LIGHT SNOWING. THE GROUND TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW FREEZING POINT. THE SNOW LAYER WAS THIN, BARELY SEVERAL MILLIMETERS, NO ICE UNDER IT. I MADE A RIGHT TURN AFTER A FULL STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE ROAD WAS UPHILL, WITH A STEEP SLOPE. WHEN CLIMBING ONTO THE HILL, MY DRIVING WHEELS WERE SUDDENLY STOPPED BY THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, DID NOT REINGAGE, AND MY CAR STARTED TO DECELERATE AND THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED. A LARGE TRUCK WAS DRIVING BEHIND ME AT A VERY CLOSE DISTANCE. ITS DRIVER COULD NOT IMAGINE THAT MY CAR WOULD SUDDENLY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SLOPE WITHOUT ANY GOOD REASON. ONLY THANKS TO HIS GREAT SKILL AND REACTION THE COLLISION HAS BEEN AVOIDED. THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PREVENTS USING MY CAR EVEN WITH THE LIGHTEST SNOW DUSTING ON THE GROUND. WITH ANY NORMAL CAR, THE WHEELS MAKE A TURN, CUT THROUGH THE SNOW, REACH THE PAVEMENT, AND GET GRIP. ON THE CONTRARY, MY TOYOTA IS UNCONTROLLABLE EVEN WITH THE LIGHTEST SNOW DUSTING AND GENERATES MULTIPLE PROBLEMS FOR ME IN THE NEW ENGLAND CLIMATE. I FAILED TO FIND IN THE MANUAL THE INSTRUCTION HOW TO DISABLE THE TRACTION CONTROL. A MECHANIC AT TOYOTA SERVICE STATION TOLD ME THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DISABLE THE TRACTION CONTROL IN TOYOTAS FOR SOFTWARE REASONS. I THINK THAT THE ABILITY TO DISABLE A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM MUST BE MANDATORY. OTHERWISE, IN THE SNOWING CONDITIONS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO START THE CAR MOVING AFTER A STOP, SAY, IN FRONT OF A LIGHT. *TR
Dec 25, 2010
STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I WAS STOP AT THE STOP LIGHT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. WHEN LIGHT TURN GREEN, I PROCEEDED TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURN INTO THE UNDIVIDED RAMP. THE STEERING WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE RIGHT. I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AS FAST AS I CAN TO THE RIGHT, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO TO THE RIGHT. ON COMING TRAFFIC HIT ME HEAD ON AND COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL. BRUISED ON HEAD DUE TO HITTING HEAD ON DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. INSURANCE COMPANY HAD TAKEN ALL PARTS FOR INVESTIGATION. MY LEFT WHEEL WAS TORN IN HALF LIKE IT WAS OPEN UP BY A CAN OPENING. BALL JOINTS WERE OFF ALSO. *TR
Dec 22, 2010
STEERING,VISIBILITY,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR STAYING ON. SHE ALSO STATES THAT THE SUN VISOR FLIPS DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WAS RESET. BUT, IT LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CD PLAYER WAS NO LONGER WORKING, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS REPLACED A YEAR AGO. *JB UPDATED 01/12/11. *JB
Dec 06, 2010
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TOYOTA CAMRY 2007 - PERSISTENT VIBRATION STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEED - NOT BEING RESOLVED BY A SERIES OF ATTEMPTS SUCH AS BALANCING, TIRE REPLACEMENT, ALIGNMENT, BRAKE COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. THE STEERING VIBRATION WAS PART OF A TOYOTA SERVICE BULLETIN BUT DESPITE THE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM, THE VIBRATION WAS NEVER ELIMINATED. LATELY, VEHICLE ALSO SHOWING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING - ALSO AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. BRAKE REPAIRED AT DEALER WITHOUT RESULTS. TOYOTA DEALER HAS PROVIDED NO FURTHER RESOLUTION OPTION. THE CONCERN IS IF THIS IS A RESULT OF THE ORIGINAL STEERING VIBRATION WITH THE VEHICLE SHOWING FURTHER DETERIORATION. *TR
Nov 12, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
: MY TOYOTA 2007 SUBJECT : BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAKE / MODEL YEARS : CAMRY YOU HAVE LISTED THE 2004-2006 MODELS BUT I TOOK MY 2007 TO THE CONYERS, GEORGIA, DEALERSHIP FOR MAINTENANCE AND THIS IS THE EXACT SAME DEFECT THEY WANTED ME TO PAY FOR. I DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY SO THEY TOLD ME TO JUST KEEP THE BRAKE FLUID FULL. I NEED YOU TO COVER THIS REPLACEMENT CHARGES FOR MY BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THEIR FINDING IS ALSO DOCUMENTED IN THE COMPUTER FOR THAT REPAIR ASSESSMENT, AT THE SHOP FOR THAT MAINTENANCE VISIT. I ALSO WAS GIVEN A COPY. *TR
Oct 25, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. INITIALLY WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE BRAKE LIGHT, AND ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON ALONG WITH THE TACHOMETER, SPEEDOMETER WOULD BEGIN RACING WHILE IN PARK. AT THIS TIME THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WOULD GO DOWN TO "C" THIS HAPPENED HALF A DOZEN TIMES AND IT WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA DEALERS. I SPENT 618.00 FOR REPAIRS AND I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS FIXED. TOYOTA DEALER ALSO STATED I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR AND THERE WOULD BE NO PROBLEMS. AFTER SPENDING MONEY FOR REPAIRS WITHIN 24 HOURS THE PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. NOW THIS TIME NOT ONLY WHEN YOU WERE IN PARK WOULD THE LIGHTS COME ON THE BEGAN COMING ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. SO I COULD NOT TELL WHAT SPEEDS I WAS DOING AND UNABLE TO TELL IF I HAD BRAKES WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON. SO IT WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP AND THIS TIME THEY WANT TO REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU/ACTUATOR PER TECH LINE AND WANT ME TO SPEND OVER 2000.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A BILL OF SALE THAT STATES PROBLEM WAS FIXED JUST DAYS BEFORE. *TR
Aug 29, 2010
AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
ON 6/26/2010, A SPEEDING NISSAN ALTIMA RAN A STOP SIGN AND COLLIDED WITH MY TOYOTA CAMRY LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAUSING MY CAR TO LOOSE CONTROL, JUMP THE CURB TO IT'S RIGHT AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A FIRE HYDRANT PROTECTIVE BARRIER. THE OTHER CAR CONTINUED TO HIT MY CAR FROM BEHIND ON THE LEFT REAR FURTHER CAUSING THE HEAD ON IMPACT AND FRONTAL DAMAGE. THE AIRBAGS OF MY TOYOTA FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIRBAGS OF THE ALTIMA DID DEPLOY. BECAUSE IF THE SEVERITY OF THE IMPACT AND FRONTAL AND OTHER DAMAGE, MY TOYOTA CAMRY WAS TOTALED. THE IMPACT ALSO CAUSED THE TWO LEFT SIDE TIRES TO BLOW OUT. ALSO AS THE TOYOTA CAMRY JUMPED THE CURB, IT HIT A METAL TRAFFIC SIGN CAUSING IT TO BE CUT OFF COMPLETELY AT THE BOTTOM. *TR
Jul 15, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ON APRIL 27, 2010, I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. I USUALLY BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE VERY SLOWLY SO THAT I CAN STOP AT ANYTIME. AFTER I HAD CLEARED THE PARKING SPACE AND BEFORE I COULD EXCHANGE GEARS, THE CAR (2007 TOYOTA CAMRY) KEPT ON REVERSING. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP. IT STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A VAN WHICH WAS ADJACENT TO A POLICE CAR. LUCKILY THE POLICE OFFICER WITNESSED THE ENTIRE ACCIDENT. WHEN THE POLICE OFFICER APPROACHED MY CAR HE STATED THAT "I THOUGHT YOU WERE GOING TO HIT ME." I REPLIED BY SAYING "MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP; I COULD STOP THE CAR." I INFORMED THE POLICE OFFICER THAT WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE POLICE REPORT INDICATES THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. THIS STATEMENT IS ALSO WANT THE MECHANIC SAID WHEN HE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO WORK ON THE CAR. *TR
Jun 24, 2010
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2009 ON TWO (2) SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCELERATED WITHOUT APPARENT CAUSE. THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER I HAD BEEN SHOPPING AT THE HUNTINGTON MALL FOR CHRISTMAS. I WAS COMING UP TO A REDLIGHT BEHIND SEVERAL AUTOMOBILES WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED. I VEERED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID HITTING THE AUTOMOBILE IN FRONT OF ME AND BRAKED AS HARD AS I COULD. I ALSO PUT THE AUTOMOBILE IN PARK AS SOON AS I COULD. BEFORE THIS, I HAD AN INCIDENT OF SLIGHT ACCELERATION, BUT I DON'T RECALL EXACTLY WHEN OR WHERE-JUST THAT I MENTIONED TO MY HUSBAND THAT I FELT THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO STOP WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE. ON JANUARY 6, 2010, I TOOK THE CAMRY TO THE DEALERSHIP IN WHICH I PURCHASED IT FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND REQUESTED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO LOOK AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ON JANUARY 22, 2010, THE CAMRY HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO A BUSTED OIL TUBE (WHICH WAS LATER IDENTIFIED AS A RECALL) AND AGAIN, I ASKED THE REPAIR DEPARTMENT TO CHECK THE PEDAL. MY HUSBAND ACCOMPANIED ME TO PICK THE CAR UP LATER THAT AFTERNOON AND WHEN I ASKED IF THE PEDAL HAD BEEN CHECKED, THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT THE PEDAL HAD BEEN CHECKED AND HE HAD DRIVEN THE CAR AND COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THE SERVICE ADVISOR RELATED TO US THAT "SOMETHING ABOUT A RECALL WAS ON THE NEWS ABOUT 4:00 A.M. THAT VERY MORNING". AFTER THE PUBLIC RECALL AND TWO LETTERS ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS FINALLY CONTACTED BY THE DEALERSHIP TO BRING MY AUTOMOBILE IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS. SINCE THAT TIME, I'VE TAKEN THE CAMRY IN FOR A STEERING WHEEL CONCERN, WHICH WARRANTED NO APPARENT CAUSE, AND RECENTLY EXPERIENCED ANOTHER INCIDENT WITH ACCELERATION. THE ACCELERATION WAS MORE OF A REVVING OF THE ENGINE RATHER THAN AN OUT OF CONTROL ACCELERATION. I WOULD LIKE OTHERS TO KNOW ABOUT THESE INCIDENCE AND HOPEFULLY AVOID INJURIES. [XXX] *TR
May 21, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA SOLARA. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION FOR THE FIRST FEW MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD LURCH FORWARD WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME, ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN IT DID HAPPEN, THE ENGINE WAS ACCELERATING AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PRESS VERY HARD ON THE BRAKE OR PLACE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM GOING ANY FURTHER. THE CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINED OF A ROUGH IDLE. THE ROUGH IDLE WAS DUE TO CRACK IN THE SPARK PLUG. A FEW TIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB
Apr 19, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING FOR WORK WITH MY TOYOTA CAMRY 2007. WHILE ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY, AROUND THE END OF THE RAMP, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH NO CONTROLS WORKING FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT EITHER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE BRAKE. IN A MATTER OF A FEW SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WENT A FEW TIMES IN A ZIG-ZAG MANNER AND SUBSEQUENTLY HIT A SEMI-TRAILER WHICH WAS SOUTHBOUND ON THE HIGHWAY. MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY SMASHED IN THE FRONT AND TOTALED LATER. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER MY CAR WENT THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPLACEMENT AS PER RECOMMENDATION OF THE TOYOTA RECALL PROCEDURE. I COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY KILLED IN THIS ACCIDENT. I GOT A TRAFFIC TICKET FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE AFTER HAVING A TICKET-FREE DRIVING RECORD FOR THE PAST 11+ YEARS. I AM PLEADING 'NOT GUILTY' FOR THIS TICKET BECAUSE THE DEFECTIVE TOYOTA CAR WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENT AND NOT MY ERROR. *TR
Apr 12, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID, AFTER OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 8-10 MONTHS THE CARS BRAKES WOULD MOMENTARILY RELEASE WHILE BRAKING. THIS OCCURED AT LOW SPEED 20-25 MPH, SLOWING DOWN GRADUALLY AND CROSSING UNEVEN PAVEMENT. IT OCCURED ONCE AND I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE INCIDENT AND GAVE IT NO THOUGHT, HOWEVER, IT WAS UNUSUAL. I NOW HAVE OVER 35,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND THIS HAS OCCURED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS. IT IS DURING GRADUAL STOPS WITH LOW BRAKING PRESSURE AND GOING OVER A SMALL BUMP. I TRAVEL THE SAME ROUTE TO WORK AND MY 2005 DODGE RAM AND 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAVE NOT HAD ANY SIMILIAR PROBLEMS OR OCCURENCES IN THIS AREA. THE CONDITION OCCURS WHEN GOING OVER A SMALL UNDULATION IN THE PAVEMENT AND LIGHTLY APPLY THE BRAKES TO BEGIN SLOWING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES RELEASE FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND EVEN WITH CONSITENT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE. I TOOK MY CAR TO OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP YESTERDAY, 3-25-2010 AND I ADVISED THEM OF THIS CONDITION, THEY ADVISED IT WAS A TIRE LEAVING CONTACT WITH THE PAVEMENT AND IT WAS THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. I ADVISED THEM THE SPEED AND PAVEMENT CONDITION DID NOT WARRANT THAT AND SOMETHING ELSE WAS OCCURING, THE ANTLOCK BRAKE INDICATOR DOES NOT COME ON DURING THIS OCCURENCE. THE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE DEALERSHIP SHOWS UNDER COMMENTS 16TOZ BRAKES, THAN DELETED OPERATIONS. I NOTICED A SECOND SHEET AND I REQUESTED A COPY, IT HAS THE NOTES FROM THE SERVICE TECH WHO CHECKED PAD THICKNESS, BRAKE ROTORS AND FLUID, HOWEVER NOTHING ABOUT CHECKING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT DOCUMENT MY COMPLAINT, NOR DID THEY EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL AREA OF PROBLEM, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. I BELIEVE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT BY THE DEALERSHIP TO AVOID HAVING TO REPORT THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DUE TO THE RECENT CIRCUMSTANCES OF TOYOTA. IF THIS HAPPENED TO ME, WHAT ABOUT THE HUNDREDS OF OTHER DEALERSHIPS ACROSS THE NATION IF THEY DO THE SAME.
Mar 26, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND IT WOULD NOT STOP MY CAR. I THEN STRUCK THE CAR AHEAD OF ME.
Mar 25, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY I HAD A ACCIDENT IN THE VEHICLE ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 IN JACKSON, TN. I TOLD THE OFFICERS AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY THAT I TRIED TO STOP BUT WAS UNABLE TO I ALSO TOLD THEM THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG IT WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL I WENT INTO A DITCH. TWO DAYS LATER TOYOTA DID A RECALL ON THE FLOOR MATS. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE FLOOR MATS THIS YEAR IN FEBRUARY 2010. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND FOUND OUT THAT THEY HAD THE WRONG NAME AS BEING THE OWNER AND SAID THEY WOULD GET ME THE RECALL INFORMATION MAILED TO MY HOME. THE COMPANY DID SEND ME THE INFORMATION I CALLED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP HER AND THEY TOLD ME I COULD BRING MY VEHICLE IN. IT STATES ON THE PAPERS THAT TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE PEDAL WITH A NEW ONE IF I WANTED TO WAIT FOR IT IN AND THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE OLDER ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS AND CLEAN THE CARPET. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN FOR ME I NOW HAVE THE SAME DIRTY FLOOR THAT I HAD BEFORE I TOOK IT TO THEM AND NOW I'M RIDING IN A RENTAL CAR BECAUSE SINCE THEY PUT THE REINFORCEMENT BAR ON MY CAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AND I'M AFRAID EVEN MORE TO DRIVE THE CAR I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD CORPORATE THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THEM TO CHECK OUT THE CAR AND MY MANUAL SAYS THAT IF THIS LIGHT COMES ON THAT IT IS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT COULD BE UP TO 200 DIFFERENT THINGS AND THAT UNLESS I PAY FOR THIS THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO ASSIST ME I CAN WRITE A LETTER TO THE CLAIMS DEPARTMENT BUT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THEY WILL REIMBURSE ME FOR MY RENTAL OR FOR FIXING THE VEHICLE, ALSO THAT MY FLOOR MATS ARE NOW AFTERMARKET MATS AND THE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO THEM EITHER NOR MY FLOOR PLEASE DO SOMETHING THEY ARE NOT FIXING THESE VEHICLES AND ARE NOT STANDING BY THERE WORD I CAN NOT AFFORD TO PAY ANYMORE MONEY TO GET THIS VEHICLE FIX AND DETAILED AND I HAVE NO OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. THE PEOPLE AT CORPORATE SAY THEY ARE STICKING BY THE DEALERSHIP AND I NEED TO PAY TO GET THIS FIXED! *TR
Mar 16, 2010
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
MY CAR IS A 2007 CAMRY XLEV6, AND WAS NOT LISTED AS PART OF THE TOYOTA RECALL (IT HAS LOCKING MATS). PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AT MY HOME, WITH FOOT ON BRAKES AS I TOUCHED AUTO GARAGE DOOR OPENER ON VISOR. CAR GEAR WAS IN D. AS I REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE TO GAS PEDAL TO PULL INTO GARAGE, AND LIGHTLY PLACED FOOT ON ACCELERATOR, INSTANTANEOUSLY ENGINE REVVED, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, TACH ZOOMED AND AUTO JETTED INTO GARAGE. I IMMEDIATELY HIT BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET, ATTEMPTING TO DISENGAGE TRANSMISSION FROM D AND PUT INTO N. GEAR SHIFT ERRATICALLY PLUNGED INTO R AND CAR BEGAN TO GO BACKWARDS WITH ENGINE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN. AGAIN, WITH TIRES SQUEALING, SMOKING & LAYING RUBBER, I TRIED TO JAM GEARSHIFT TO N OR P, AND CAR JETTISONED FORWARD HITTING GARAGE WALL AT FULL FORCE. WITH MILLISECOND RECOVERY, I HELD ONTO GEARSHIFT ' ALL THE TIME MY FEET WERE ON BRAKES ' AGAIN TRIED TO FORCE IT INTO P, AND IT AGAIN WENT TO R, (MUST PASS N AND R TO GET GEAR INTO P) THEN AGAIN FORWARD IN ANOTHER DIRECT HIT AGAINST GARAGE WALL, BREAKING THE WALL OPEN AND SPLITTING SHEETROCK AS AUTO NEARLY POPPED THROUGH TO LAUNDRY ROOM AND GAS FURNACE. I HELD THE PUSH-BUTTON IN WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY FORCING GEAR SHIFT AGAIN TO REACH P. ENGINE WENT FROM FULL-BORE OPEN TO A STOP. THIS EVENT WAS SO FRIGHTENING. HAD IT OCCURRED MINUTES EARLIER I WAS IN COMMUTE TRAFFIC AND IN RESIDENTIAL AREA RETURNING HOME FROM METRO. PEDESTRIANS AND SCHOOLKIDS WERE IN THE AREA. I EXITED CAR TO RUN INTO HOUSE, CALL FOR HELP. DAMAGE TO GARAGE WALL (AND LAUNDRY AREA) IS SUBSTANTIAL, BUT WAS MINIMIZED TO THE AUTO DUE TO A SET OF FOUR TIRES AGAINST THE GARAGE WALL WHICH PROVIDED SOME CUSHION. BLUETOOTH PHONE (HANDS-FREE CAR) WOULD NOT DISCONNECT. I BORROWED NEIGHBOR'S PHONE TO CALL HUSBAND AND POLICE/FIRE. EMERGENCY FIRETRUCK TEAM ARRIVED TO ENSURE NO GAS LINE BREAK, FAIRFAX POLICE OFFICER ALSO ON SITE. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS & LONG WAIT TIMES TO TALK WITH TOYOTA, I WAS TOLD NOT TO MOVE CAR, WAIT 10-30 DAYS TO INVESTIGATE. HERE SITS. *TR
Mar 12, 2010
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED PROBLEMS WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. WHEN HE DROVE APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HE HAD TO HOLD THE WHEEL TIGHT IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT, IT WOULD LOCK. THE DEALER TOLD HIM NOT TO LET GO OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE DEALER TOLD HIM ONCE AGAIN THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE RECALL 10V017000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPAIR WAS MADE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK FOR THE FIRST TIME; HOWEVER, HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS UNABLE TO GET ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,562. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,538.
Mar 09, 2010
STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
THE SPARE TIRE WELL FILLS UP WITH WATER. FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND NEEDED TO USE THE SPARE. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION. DEALER SEALED THE TIRE WELL. THAT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. AGAIN TAKEN TO DEALER AND TRUNK DOOR SEAL WAS REPLACED. THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE. RECENTLY HAD A FLAT TIRE, AND AGAIN DISCOVERED THE TIRE WELL FILLED WITH WATER. THE TRUNK NOW HAS MOLDY, MILDEW ODOR. HAVE MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER. *TR
Mar 09, 2010
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IS DANGEROUS AND DEFECTIVE. I HAVE BEING SAYING SINCE MY FIRST MAINTENANCE CHECK AT THE DEALER THAT THE CAR DOESN'T SEEM TO BE WORKING THE WAY IT SHOULD. NOW IT HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR A "STICKY PEDAL". THE PROBLEMS I HAVE ARE NOT A STICKY PEDAL PROBLEM. THE CAR LURCHES AT TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING. IT LURCHES FORWARD FROM STOPS. I HAVE ALREADY HIT A CURB BECAUSE OF IT JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. I HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE ROAD AND THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR FROM HITTING THE CURB. I CAN EMAIL YOU THE VIDEO FOOTAGE. THE CAR ALSO SEEMS TO DRIFT MOMENTARILY AS IF THERE IS A STEERING SYNCHRONIZATION LAPSE DEFECT. WHEN I MENTIONED THESE BOTH TO THE DEALER A YEAR AGO, THE DEALER'S SERVICE TECH SAID IT WAS JUST THE SAFETY FEATURE OF THE CAR WORKING PROPERLY. THERE ARE SPLIT SECONDS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT CONTROL THE CAR WHILE IT IS DRIVING. THIS ALL SEEMS TO HAPPEN RANDOMLY. I WONDER IF TOYOTA PROGRAMMED THE CAR TO DO THIS ON PURPOSE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TIMES I WOULD NEED TO HAVE THE CAR SERVICED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS SO FAR REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR BACK AND CANCEL MY LEASE. SO I AM STILL DRIVING THIS UNPREDICTABLE CAR EVERY DAY. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS CAR. *TR
Mar 09, 2010
STEERING,PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2007 JAPANESE-MADE CAMRY. I BOUGHT AT A PREMIUM (WELL ABOVE INVOICE AND ABOVE MSRP BECAUSE SERVCO HAWAII DOES NOT GIVE DISCOUNTS) THINKING I WAS PAYING FOR A RELIABLE AND WELL-MADE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD OTHER TOYOTAS BUT NONE WITH AS MANY PROBLEMS AS THIS VEHICLE. AND, WITH ALL THE NEWS OF ACCELERATOR PROBLEMS, I WOULD LIKE MY PROBLEMS CHECKED AND NOT BE CHARGED FOR IT. I DO NOT LIKE THE IDEA OF HAVING TO PAY $103 (1HR LABOR) X 3 DIFFERENT ACCELERATOR ISSUES + ANOTHER $103 TO SEE WHY THERE IS THE SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE A/C VENT. 1. WHEN STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR, I WILL GET NO RESPONSE... I CONTINUE TO DEPRESS THE GAS, STILL NO RESPONSE. THEN FINALLY, THE CAR WILL THRUST FORWARD VIOLENTLY. THIS HAS BEEN MENTIONED TO TOYOTA HAWAII DEALER SEVERAL TIMES SAYING IT WAS NORMAL FOR DRIVE BY WIRE VEHICLE AND THAT IT WILL TAKE SOME GETTING USED TO. 2. WHEN ACCELERATING SLOWLY, THE CAR WILL REV HIGH WITHOUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTING.. I HAVE TO DEPRESS THE GAS MORE AND THE CAR WILL REV EVEN HIGHER BEFORE UPSHIFTING. 3. ON 2 DIFFERENT TIMES, THE CAR HAS REVVED AND JUMPED FORWARD WHILE NOT IN GEAR. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT AN INTERSECTION. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITH THE P-BRAKE ON AND IT FELT AS IF SOMEONE HIT MY CAR FROM THE REAR. THE CAR JUMPED INTO THE BUSY CROSSWALK ABOUT 2 FEET UNTIL I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SHIFTED IT BACK INTO DRIVE. ANOTHER TIME WAS AT THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW IN PARK. THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE BUT JERKED VIOLENTLY. BOTH WERE ON FLAT SURFACES. 4. WHEN UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION, THE CAR SOMETIMES GIVE OFF THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. IT IS NOT EXHAUST FUMES BUT SMELLS OF RAW GASOLINE. A/C IN RECIRCULATE MODE. I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING NUMEROUS OTHER QUALITY PROBLEMS WITH EXCESSIVE RATTLING OF TRIM AND DOOR AJAR ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON. *TR
Mar 09, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON FEB 10, 2010 MY 07 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCEL PEDAL STUCK ON ME, 5 DAYS AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE ON IT. IT REVVED FROM 2000-4000 RPMS, I HAD TO BRAKE HARD FOR IT TO STOP AND REGAIN CONTROL. TOOK IT INTO TOYOTA, THEY LOOKED AT IT, RETURNED THE CAR AND TOLD ME "NOTHING WAS WRONG." ON MARCH 4, 2010 IT HAPPENED AGAIN, THIS TIME IT ACCELERATED FROM 20 MPH TO 40 MPH IN A SPLIT SECOND, AND I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AGAIN I HAD BRAKE HARD TO GAIN CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. TOYOTA AGAIN LOOKED OVER MY CAR, AND AGAIN CAME UP WITH NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. SO THAT IS TWO TIMES AFTER THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED THAT MY HAS ACCELERATED. IT ALSO DID ACCELERATE BEFORE THE RECALL. *TR
Mar 09, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I LEASED A TOYOTA CAMRY XLE 2007 MODEL FROM PATT LOBB TOYOTA, MCKINNEY, TX SOMETIME IN THE LAST QUARTER OF 2007. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION SO MANY TIMES AND COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, FIRST TIME WITH IN THE FIRST WEEK OF LEASING, AND THEY TOLD IT IS DUE TO RACK AND PINION STEERING WHICH GIVES ME A DIFFERENT FEEL, SECOND TIME THEY BLAMED ON MY TIRES AS THEY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TREAD DEPTH AND LAST TIME THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM ALWAYS HAPPENED WHEN I ACCELERATE AROUND 60 MPH. *TR
Mar 04, 2010
STEERING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE PROBLEM WITH MY STEERING TURNING LEFT AND RIGHT THERE IS A LOUD NOISE AND ALSO VIBRATION IN GAS PEDAL WHEN I STOP AT RED WHEN GREEN LIGHT STAR GAS PEDAL TAKE LONG TIME RESPOND I TAKE TO DEALER THEY DON'T ANYTHING WITH MY PROBLEM. *TR
Mar 02, 2010
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WE OWN A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND HAVE GONE TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL TAKING CARE OF. AND TO OUR SURPRISE OUR GAS PEDAL WAS CUT TO A SIZE MUCH SMALLER THAN ITS ORIGINAL VERSION. WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THIS SOLUTION FOR THIS RECALL, NOR HAVE SEEN ANYTHING ON THE MEDIA THAT STATES THIS IS WHAT IS BEING DONE FOR A SOLUTION. THE GAS PEDAL IN THIS FORMAT IS UNACCEPTABLE AND MY FOOT DOES NOT SIT PROPERLY ON THE PEDAL AS IT SHOULD AND DID BEFORE THIS ADJUSTMENT. WE FEEL THAT A NEW GAS PEDAL SHOULD BE INSTALLED. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW AND SHOULD BE ENTITLED TO NEW PARTS FOR RECALLED ITEMS, NOT DAMAGED ITEMS IN A NEW VEHICLE. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO ASSIST WITH THIS MATTER OR ADDRESS TOYOTA CORP REGARDING THIS SOLUTION? *TR
Mar 01, 2010
PARKING BRAKE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WE BOUGHT 2007 CAMRY IN JULY OF 2007. MY WIFE DROVE IT TO WORK AND GOT AN ACCIDENT ON 12/5/07. WHEN SHE EXITED HIGHWAY, SHE USED GAS THEN USED BRAKE TO REDUCE THE SPEED. THE BRAKE DID NOT WORK. THE CAR SPED OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE SIDE OF HILL. THE CAR WAS ROLL OVER TO ONE SIDE AND TOTALED. MY WIFE WAS BADLY INJURED AND WAS SENT TO HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM. SHE GOT SOME CUTS IN HER HEAD BY THE BROKEN WINDOW AND SHE HAD TO STAY AT HOME FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE GOING BACK TO WORK.WE BELIEVED SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CAR BRAKE OR GAS PEDAL. AND WHEN THE CAR HIT THE SIDE OF HILL, NONE OF CAR SAFETY AIR BAGS CAME OUT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED AND PAID BY OUR INSURANCE. BUT THIS ACCIDENT GAVE HER A LONG TIME FEAR AND BAD FEELING WHEN SHE PASSED THAT PLACE. WE HOPE WE CAN JOIN THE TOYOTA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. PLEASE GIVE US SOME SUGGESTIONS. THANKS! *TR
Feb 17, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON 7/31/2007, I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW TOYOTA CAMRY SE FROM KNOXVILLE TOYOTA. ON APRIL 20, 2008, I WAS DRIVING MY TOYOTA CAMRY SE WESTBOUND ON ROUTE 26 JUST WEST OF COLUMBIA, SC, AT A SPEED OF 60MPH. I THEN HIT MY CRUISE CONTROL TO INCREASE THE SPEED TO PASS A VEHICLE, WHEN MY ACCELERATOR STUCK AND MY SPEED WENT ALMOST IMMEDIATELY TO 105 MPH. ALL EFFORTS TO UNSTICK MY ACCELERATOR FAILED ME.( I AM A 54 YR OLD RETIRED FBI SPECIAL AGENT WHO HAS OFTEN BEEN IN HIGH SPEED PURSUIT- SO I KNOW HOW TO HANDLE VEHICLES AT HIGH SPEEDS) TRAFFIC WAS RELATIVELY HEAVY, WITH A COUPLE 18 WHEELERS, AND SEVERAL CARS WITH FAMILIES IN FRONT OF ME. I RECALLED THERE BEING A FLYER OF WARNING BY TOYOTA ON RUBBER MATS, SO I REACHED DOWN, YANKED THE RUBBER MAT OFF THE FLOOR AND THREW IT INTO THE BACK SEAT, ALL THE WHILE STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, TRYING TO GET THE CAR NOT TO HIT VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. FINALLY I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND COASTED THE CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF MY FRONT BRAKES, AND ONCE ON THE RIGHT SIDE MEDIAN, I TURNED THE CAR OFF. LET IT COOL DOWN, THEN GOT BACK ON RT 26. LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES LATER, WHILE PASSING A SLOWER VEHICLE, MY ACCELERATOR STUCK AGAIN, AND THE SPEED GOT TO 95 MPH BEFORE I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AGAIN AND TURNED IT OFF. I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE KNOXVILLE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP 4/21/08 (COMPLAINT OF 4/21/08 WAS DOCUMENTED AT TOYOTA KNOXVILLE, PO BOX 30069, KNOXVILLE TN.)AND THEY PUT IT ON THEIR MACHINE AND SAID "NOTHING WAS WRONG." FOR THE NEXT YEAR, I EXPERIENCED SHIMMING OF MY FRONT TIRES WHEN BRAKING. ON 5/5/09, I PAID OVER $171 TO REPAIR WARPED ROTORS. WHEN THE RE-CALL OCCURRED, I REMINDED THEM OF MY EVENT, WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRONIC ISSUE INVOLVING MY CRUISE CONTROL ON THE FIRST EVENT. THEY PUT MY CAR IN TO HAVE THEIR "FIX" DONE TO MY ACCELERATOR, HOWEVER I AM NOT CONVINCED IT FIXED MY ISSUE. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT TOYOTA HAS HIDDEN THIS PROBLEM FROM ITS CUSTOMERS, AND I AM NOT CONVINCED THIS VEHICLE IS SAFE. *TR
Feb 16, 2010
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND I FEEL A VIBRATION BETWEEN 40 AND 42 MPH, PARTICULARLY DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING. I HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND CHECKED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE SMOOTH AND DRY. *TR
Feb 09, 2010
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
ABS WAS ACTIVATED RANDOMLY AND I HAD PROBLEMS STOPPING. I HAD A MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATING THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ACTIVATED WHEN IT WAS NOT. THE MESSAGE INDICATED TO CHECK THE VAC SYSTEM. TOYOTA CLAIMED THE COMPUTERS DIDN'T SHOW ANY ERROR CODES. THEY INITIALLY DENIED ANY PROBLEMS AND ATTRIBUTED THIS TO DRIVER ERROR. AFTER A FEW WEEKS TRYING TO GET THEM TO FIX THIS PROBLEM I CAUGHT THE PROBLEM ON VIDEO USING MY CELLPHONE AND SHOWED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY USED MY EXTENDED WARRANTY TO CHANGE THE ACTUATOR AND BILLED MY WARRANTY FOR $2,000. MY MAIN COMPLAINT IS THAT I ALMOST GOT IN A CAR ACCIDENT BECAUSE THEY REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AND TOLD ME IT WAS 1) PROBABLY MY FLOOR MAT; 2) MY DRIVING. I HAVE RECEIPTS AND THE VIDEO TO BACK UP THIS COMPLAINT. *TR
Feb 09, 2010
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES,WHEELS,SEATS
1 complaint
1.TWICE WITHIN 1ST YEAR: THE CAR ACCELERATED QUICKLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD; IT WAS HARD TO STOP. I THOUGHT THE FLOOR MAT WAS UNDER THE GAS PEDAL. LATER, THE CAR SUDDENLY REVVED UP AND ACCELERATED AS I WAS LEAVING A PARKING LOT. AFTER I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS, IT KEPT INCREASING SPEED. NOTHING WAS IN THE WAY OF THE PEDAL THAT TIME. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL. (THE SERVICE TECH TOLD ME THE EXPERIENCE I RELAYED TO HIM WAS NOT POSSIBLE.) STILL, THE CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF, MOST RECENTLY THREE DAYS AGO. I HAD IT SET AT 60 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL. IT WOULDN'T STAY AT 60. I HAD TO DECREASE THE CRUISE SPEED 3 OR 4 TIMES. I ROUTINELY HAVE TO MANUALLY REDUCE THE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED BY BUMPING THE LEVER DOWN. I HAVE BECOME USED TO THIS MALFUNCTION. TOYOTA EMPLOYEES DENIED A DEFECT AND REFUSED TO REPAIR THE FAULTY PARTS. DURING THE FIRST 18 MONTHS, I TOOK MY CAR IN APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. 2.RAIN ENTERS ABOVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. ODI ID NUMBER:10242104 HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BECAUSE OF THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. 3.THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE DURING THE FIRST 6 MONTHS I HAD THE CAR BECAUSE THE TIRES IN THAT POSITION DAMAGED QUICKLY FOR NO LEGITIMATE CAUSE. I HAD TO BUY A WHOLE SET OF TIRES BEFORE THE CAR HAD 18,000 MILES ON IT BECAUSE THEY WERE WEARING SO BADLY THAT THEY WERE UNSAFE. THIS COINCIDES WITH ODI ID NUMBER:10269039 CITING THE SAME PROBLEMS ON ANOTHER 07 SOLARA CONVERTIBLE. 4.THE SOFT TOP HAS UNRAVELED IN TWO PLACES ABOVE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AT THE SEAM WHERE IT IS SEWN TOGETHER. TOYOTA'S RESPONSE HAS VARIED FROM: NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, I MUST HAVE DAMAGED IT, AND IT ISN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. 5.THE ELECTRONIC SEAT STUCK. IT WAS LEFT IN A FORWARD POSITION (AS IF TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE BACK SEAT). THE TECH SAID THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE POWER SEAT FUNCTIONS. I TOLD HIM I'D PAID FOR ONE ON MY ITEMIZED BILL AND I'D BEEN USING IT. UNREPAIRED, IT RESUMED WORKING BY ITSELF WEEKS LATER. *TR
Feb 09, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON AT 7:30 AM THE "CHECK VSC" WARNING LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON. I PLANNED TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL AND THEN DROP THE CAR OFF TO BE CHECKED AT MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. AFTER ABOUT 2-3 MILES, THE WARNING LIGHT TURNED OFF. AFTER ABOUT 3-4 MILES FURTHER, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND GOT NO BRAKING ACTION. THE BRAKES FELT AS THOUGH THEY HAD COMPLETELY LOST THEIR POWER ASSIST AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND AT ALL. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND COASTED UNTIL I SLOWED DOWN ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER. AS OF THIS MORNING, THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND THE "CHECK VSC" LIGHT IS STILL OFF. NO INDICATION WAS LEFT ON THE CARS COMPUTER THAT ANY MAINTENANCE LIGHT HAD COME ON OR THAT THERE WERE ANY ISSUES. *TR
Feb 05, 2010
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GASOLINE MILEAGE AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL SENSOR THAT CONTROLS THE STABILITY, TRACTION, AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FUNCTIONS HAVE ALSO FAILED AND CAUSED THE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR WHEEL SENSOR TWICE AND WITHIN 48 HOURS THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE THIRD TIME THE REAR WHEEL SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE FOR 5 TO 6 WEEKS. THE DEALER RECENTLY REPLACED THE REAR WHEEL SENSOR AND THE ELECTRIC CONTROL MODULE AND VEHICLE IS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Feb 04, 2010
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LUG NUTS WERE ONLY HALF WAY ON AFTER BEING SERVICED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS 20 INCH RIMS ON THE VEHICLE AND THE LUGS NUTS BEING HALF WAY ON, COULDN'T POSSIBLY BE SAFE. ALSO, THE STRUTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Jan 07, 2010
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. ALSO INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE WITHOUT APPLICATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47553. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50001. UPDATED 03/04/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WAS VERY SLOW WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE ONTO THE HIGHWAY. IT WOULD HESITATE AND THEN KINK UP TO 80 MPH. THERE WAS CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS. UPDATED 06/14/10. *JB
Dec 09, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TOYOTAS LATEST RECALL SHOULD NOT BE A FLOOR MAT OR STUCK ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. MY 2007 CAMRY HAS EXPERIENCED THIS SCENERIO AT LEAST SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR (EVEN THOUGH I KNOW IT EXISTS). THE PROBLEM IS THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE BRAKE PEDAL (WHEN BRAKING) IS CLOSER TO THE FLOOR THAN THE HEIGHT OF THE UN-DEPRESSED ACCELERATOR PEDEL. IF THE DRIVER HAS BIG FEET OR IS NOT PRECISE WHEN PLACING THE FOOT, IT IS POSSIBLE TO DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. THE HARDER ONE TRIES TO STOP, THE FASTER THE ENGINE WANTS TO RUN. IN MY VEHICLES FROM THE PAST, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHEN NOT DEPRESSED, WAS CLOSER TO THE FLOOR THAN THE POSITION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING A VERY HARD (EMERGENCY) BRAKING ACTION. TOYOTA'S FIRMWARE FIX OF NOT ALLOWING THE ACCELERATOR SIGNAL TO OVERRIDE THE BRAKING SIGNAL IS NOT A GOOD FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. SOMETIMES IT IS DESIRABLE TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE ENGINE BEFORE RELEASING THE BRAKE TO PROVENT ROLLING BACKWARDS WHEN STARTING ON A GRADE. PAYING ATTENTION TO THE ERGONOMICS OF HOW THE PEDALS AND THE HUMAN DRIVER INTERFACE AND PROPER ENGINEERING DESIGN IS THE SOLUTION. *TR
Nov 26, 2009
EQUIPMENT,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
2007 RUNAWAY TOYOTA PROBLEM-DOT HAS PUT OUT A RECALL NOTICE ON MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE INDICATING THAT TOYOTA'S REMEDY OF REMOVING THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR MAT DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM AND THAT THERE IS AN UNINDENTIFIED SAFETY DEFICIENCY. SINCE THE PROBLEM IN ALL PROBABILITY RELATES TO A COMPUTER CHIP GOVERNING THE ACCELERATOR OR THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, PERMITTING MILLIONS OF TOYOTAS TO OPERATES WITH A HIDDEN SAFETY HAZARD IS INAPPROPRIATE. TOYOTA SHOULD BE REQUIRED IN A VERY SHORT FINITE TIME PERIOD TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OR RECALL THE CARS AND REIMBURSE OWNERS. DEFECTIVE CARS THAT CAN CAUSE DEATHS SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED TO ROAM THE HIGHWAYS. *TR
Nov 17, 2009
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHECKED THE ALIGNMENT, BUT FOUND NO FAILURES. A FEW WEEKS LATER, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE FAILURE WAS WORSENING. THEY STILL COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER A THIRD TIME BECAUSE HE FELT THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES. ONCE AGAIN, THE DEALER FOUND NO FAILURES. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE BOLTS IN THE RACK ASSEMBLY WERE LOOSE. THE MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE RACK ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO INFORM THEM THAT ANOTHER MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILURE. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE FILED FOR THE LEMON LAW. THE VEHICLE IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
May 12, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I BOUGHT MY TOYOTA CAMRY BRAND NEW FROM ED MORSE TOYOTA OF DELRAY BEACH FLORIDA IN AUG 2007, IT WAS A BRAND NEW 2007 CAMRY LE, SIX CYLINDER, I REPORTED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE CAR WOULD STOP OR HESITATE, THEY NEVER FIXED THE PROBLEM, TODAY ON 3/16/2008 AT 11:02AM THE HESITATION CONTRIBUTED TO ME HAVING A SEVERE ACCIDENT AND WAS REPORTED TO FHP REPORT# FHPL090FF014673 I HAD BROUGHT IN THE VEHICLE FOR HESITATION ISSUES ON 10/17/2007,11/28/2008, 2/25/2009. *TR
Mar 16, 2009
STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY BRAND NEW AND HAD IT 2 DAYS WHEN NEEDING TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A FRONT END PROBLEM. THE SUBFRAME BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED AND ALIGNED. I HAVE WORN OUT 3 SETS OF TIRES IN 2 YEARS. THE CAR ONLY HAS 50K MILES ON IT. ALL DIFFERENT BRANDS OF TIRES USED AND THE FIRST 2 WORE OUT AT 18,000 MILES BUT THE LAST WORE OUT AT AROUND 5,000. IT HAS BEEN ON AN ALIGNMENT RACK 3 TIMES AND EACH TIME NEEDING SMALL ADJUSTMENTS. THE CAR ALSO HAS A BINDING NOISE UPON TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT. CALLED DEALERSHIPS AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING OR EVEN CONFIRM THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH CAR. I AM DISGUISED. I HAVE SPENT OVER $1000.00 ON A CAR THAT IS STILL NEW. HELP WITH ALL THE MONEY TOYOTA IS MAKING THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE AND HAVE A RECALL ON THE ISSUES AND REIMBURSE OWNERS. I DO NOT EXPECT TO PUT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS OUT ON A NEW VEHICLE. *TR
Feb 24, 2009
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES
1 complaint
I NOTICED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY NEW 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THAT IT WAS BECAUSE IT WAS NEW. I ALSO OWN A 1993 CAMRY, WHICH HAS NEVER GIVEN US A PROBLEM. BESIDES GAS AND OIL CHANGES THIS CAR STILL RUNS WELL. HAD I KNOWN THAT THIS NEWER MODEL WAS GOING TO BE SCARY TO DRIVE I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED IT. LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. IT CONTINUES TO HESITATE WHEN YOU NEED TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, IN REVERSE IT FLIES OUT OF THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN NOT PRESSING ON THE GAS...I REFUSE TO LET MY 16 YEAR OLD DRIVE IT AND FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM. PS I ALSO HAD TO HAVE MY TIRES CHANGED AFTER ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES, THEY WERE COMPLETELY WORN. *TR
Feb 22, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
IT HAS BEEN NOTICED THAT THERE IS A BATTERY ISSUE WHICH ALLOWS FOR ACID TO SEEP ONTO THE BATTERY CABLES AND LEAVES ACID ON TOP OF BATTERY TERMINAL AND CABLES. I KNOW OF SEVERAL OTHER TOYOTA CAMRY OWNERS THAT HAVE THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT AFFECTS THEIR VEHICLE. THIS ACID IS CORROSIVE AND HAS LEAD TO DAMAGED COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR
Aug 27, 2008
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A STRONG URINE SMELL AFTER THE USE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER. CONSUMER DOESN'T FEEL THAT THIS PROBLEM WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *KB THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE IS A WIND SOUND WHEN DRVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT SOUNDED AS IF THE WINDOWS WERE DOWN.
Jul 09, 2008
STEERING,TIRES
1 complaint
FRONT END SHIMMIED WHEN BRAKING. FOUND FRONT TIRES WERE CUPPED. HAD JUST ROTATED TIRES, LEAVING ON A TRIP, SO ROTATED TIRES BACK TO FRONT. RETURNING ON TRIP, CAR FRONT SHOOK BADLY WHEN BRAKING GOING DOWNHILL IN MOUNTAINS. TOOK TO DEALER, THEY SAID (BRIDGESTONE) TIRES SHOWED CUPPING. REPLACED FRONT BRAKE LININGS AND CAR SEEMED TO HANDLE OK. THREE MONTHS LATER, ANOTHER TRIP THROUGH MOUNTAINS, AGAIN FRONT END SHIMMIED BADLY WHEN BRAKING GOING DOWN STEEP INCLINE. DEALER SAID ALL TIRES SHOWED CUPPING, BUT BRAKES, CV JOINTS, BEARINGS WERE OK. SUGGESTED I REPLACE TIRES (BUT DID NOT TRY TO SELL ME ANY???) INSTALLED 4 NEW MICHELIN TIRES AND CAR HANDLES GREAT ALTHOUGH I STILL FEEL SOME DRAGGING IN THE BRAKES. ANOTHER TRIP TO DEALER, PAID FOR A BRAKE INSPECTION AND DEALER SAID BRAKES OK 80 % REMAINING WEAR. CAR NOW OUT OF WARRANTY, TOLD DEALER I FELT THEY WERE STALLING ME ON REPAIRS UNTIL WARRANTY EXPIRED. THEY SAID REPAIR RECORD WOULD SHOW PROBLEM IN PAST IF CONDITION CONTINUED. DID NOT SAY WHAT CONDITION THEY WERE REFERRING TOO. FEEL THEY ARE GIVING ME RUN AROUND ON STEERING PROBLEM, BUT AS THEY SAID, THERE ARE NO MOUNTAINS AROUND HERE THEY CAN TEST DRIVE. *TR
Feb 07, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN MARCH 2006. THIS NEW VEHICLE HAD SEVERAL DEFECTS INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF A DASH BY THE DEALER AFTER DELIVERY. THE QUALITY OF THE BRAKE ROTORS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE UNSATISFACTORY. I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROX. 46,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD TWO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS EVALUATE THE FACTORY ROTORS AND THEY BOTH COME TO THE SAME CONCLUSION, POOR QUALITY ROTORS. IT'S NOT HOW THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED SINCE WE ARE NOT CAUSING ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THESE ROTORS TO WARP THE WAY THEY DO. WE DO NOT DRIVE OUR VEHICLES HARD, JUST TO CAUSE MORE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES. TOYOTA HAS PAID FOR REPLACING THE ROTORS ONCE. THEY HAVE ALSO CHARGED ME TWICE FOR THE SAME WORK AND I HAVE PAID TWICE TO ANOTHER AUTO SHOP. I TRIED TO FILE A COMPLAINT THROUGH TOYOTA AND THAT WAS USELESS. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A TOYOTA VEHICLE AGAIN. REAL SAD HOW THEY WERE HANDLING MY COMPLAINT. *TR
Feb 02, 2008
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATES AT INTERSECTIONS OR WHILE IDLING AT STOP SIGNS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY TEN TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CPU ON THE COMPUTER AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN TEN KEY TURNS, THE VEHICLE REPROGRAMMED ITSELF AND HE MUST DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO REPROGRAM IT TO ITS ORIGINAL SETTING. THE FAILURE REMAINS UNCORRECTED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 02-12-08 *BF THE DEALER STATED REPLACED INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY, A/C VENT CLOSEST TO STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE,AND HESITATION BETWEEN FIRST AND 2ND GEAR. UPDATED 02/12/08 *TR
Jan 17, 2008
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A 2007 CAMRY SE V6 AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. TRANSMISSION SLIPS, CREAKING DASH AND WINDSHIELD, A PILLAR AIRBAG COVER REPLACED 3 TIMES, CENTER CONSOLE STACK DOES NOT LINE UP, DASH IS NOT FLUSH NEXT TO A & B PILLARS (HAVEN'T SEEN ONE YET THAT WAS), KNOCKING NOISE IN REAR STRUT TOWER (FIXED AFTER TWO DEALER VISITS, THEY ADDED SOUND INSULATION), DRIVER SIDE ARMREST FABRIC PEELING OFF (SEEN AT FIRST DELIVERY OF VEHICLE ), RADIO HEAD UNIT FREEZES UP RANDOMLY (DEALER CANNOT FIX BECAUSE THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE), STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND VEHICLE DRIFTS ON ROAD (SAFETY CONCERN, DEALER STATED CHARACTERISTIC OF TIRE), FRONT GRILL LOOSE ON RIGHT SIDE (DEALER FIXED) AND SEAT PLASTIC RAIL COVERS BROKEN UPON DELIVERY (DEALER FIXED). VEHICLE ALSO IDLES ROUGH IN COLD WEATHER (DEALER STATED BAD GAS).TWO TO THREE SECOND DELAY IN ACCELERATION (DEALER STATED THIS IS NORMAL). EACH DEALER VISIT REQUIRED ME TO LEAVE THE CAR ONCE FOR ORDERING THE PART AND A SECOND TIME FOR INSTALLATION. I HAVE WASTED WAY TOO MUCH TIME AT DEALERSHIPS HAVING MY CAR REPAIRED TO EVER CONSIDER BUYING ANOTHER TOYOTA AGAIN. OVER ALL I SHOULD HAVE TESTED OTHER CARS BEFORE BUYING TOYOTA BASED ON ITS RELIABILITY ALONE. *TR
Dec 10, 2007
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
MY HUSBAND & I PURCHASED A 07 CAMRY. A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, HUSBAND NOTICED PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION WAS NOT "ACTING" RIGHT. THE CAR WOULD HESITATE FOR A FEW SECONDS WHEN WE GIVEN GAS OR SOMETIMES ACCELERATE WHEN WE DID NOT; THE BRAKES WERE BAD; & STEERING COLUMN "SHOOK" WHEN WE DROVE OVER ROAD BUMPS OR SPEEDS > THAN 50. OVER NEXT FEW MONTHS WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE & VOICED OUR CONCERNS, THE SERVICE PERSON WOULD TELL US THAT HE COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR REGARDING OUR CONCERNS & DURING ONE VISIT, THEY DROVE THE CAR 18 MILES & STILL COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. ONE DAY I WAS GETTING ON FREEWAY & TRIED TO INCREASE MY SPEED, THE CAR STALLED FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, AS I LOOKED IN REAR VIEW MIRROR I SAW ANOTHER CAR COMING BEHIND ME AT A REALLY FAST SPEED. I WAS TRYING TO DETERMINING WHAT TO DO AS THE CAR APPEARED TO HAVE ACTUALLY SHUT OFF, WHEN IT JUST SURGED FORWARD & I WAS MOVING AGAIN. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS SCARED THE CRAP OUT OF ME & I CALLED MY HUSBAND & TOLD HIM WHAT HAPPENED. I FELT THAT IF WE DID NOT DO SOMETHING, WE COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE AN ACCIDENT, GET KILLED OR KILL SOMEONE ELSE. I FINALLY CALLED THE CORPORATE OFFICE & TOLD THEM OUR STORY. THEY INSTRUCTED US TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE SERVICE DEPT FOR AN ASSESSMENT. AFTER ASSESSMENT THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT MY STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; MY ROTORS WERE COMPLETELY WARPED; AND THEY MAY HAVE TO OVERHAUL MY TRANSMISSION BUT WERE GOING TO TRY & RESET IT TO SEE IF THAT WOULD HELP (APPARENTLY IT IS RUN BY A COMPT WHICH TELLS IT HOW FAST OR SLOW IT TO GO WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED) APPARENTLY THE COMPUTER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY OR HAD A "GLITCH." THEY RESET THE TRANSMISSION & TOLD MY HUSBAND & I TO DRIVE AN ADDITIONAL 500MILES TO "BREAK-IN" THE TRANSMISSION & LET THEM KNOW OUR THOUGHTS. WELL, WE HAVE DRIVEN THE ADDITIONAL MILES & WE BOTH FEEL AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AGAIN. WE ARE AT WITS END W/THIS DANGEROUS $30,000+ CAR. *TR
Nov 01, 2007
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
07 TOYOTA CAMRY--TRANSMISSION FAILURES AND WIND LIKE NOISE AT ALL TIMES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE WITH A 3-5 SECOND PAUSE BEFORE DRIVE ENGAGES AND A SUDDEN LUNGE. UPDATED 09/25/07 *TR
Sep 05, 2007
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
VEHICLE INFORMATION: 2007 CAMRY SE V6 PURCHASED IN TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA IN SEP 2007 ? VEHICLE MANUFACTURING DATE AUG 29, 2007. DEFICIENCIES: 1) HESITATION THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION (EVEN WITH FULL THROTTLE) AFTER DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC (STOP AND GO) OR DRIVING VERY PASSIVELY. THIS SYMPTOM IS CONSISTENCE AND HESITATION IS LONG AND COMMON IS 80 KLM SPEED. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT DOWN SHIFT AT ALL. CHANGE MY DEALER AFTER REPORTING IT TWICE WITH NO ACTION. NEW DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND HAS REPROGRAMMED THE TRANSMISSION CHIP AS PER TSB. (WILL PICK UP THE VEHICLE TODAY) 2) CRACKLING NOISE FROM CONTROL ARE AND DASHBOARD NEXT TO WINDSHIELD DURING ENTIRE COLD SEASON. NOISES APPEAR EVERY FEW SECOND. OVER 90% OF THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARS DURING WARMER WEATHER. CHANGE MY DEALER AFTER REPORTING IT TWICE WITH NO ACTION. NEW DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND HAS ADDED ADDITIONAL INSULATION AS PER TSB TO CONTROL AREA ONLY. THE DASHBOARD NOISE NEXT TO WINDSHIELD COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. I HAVE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER DURING WINTER MONTH TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN. 3) THUMPING NOISE FROM REAR END OF THE VEHICLE ON BUMPS (LIKE A LOSE WATERMELON IN YOUR TRUNK). AGAIN, FIRST DEALER DID NOTHING. NEW DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND HAS ADDED ADDITIONAL INSULATION TO STRUTS AS PER TSB, 4) HIGH REVVING AND TRANSMISSION NOT IN GEAR IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION. SIMILAR RESPONSE AS YOU ARE DRIVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND YOU CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE WHILE CHANGING GEAR. NEW DEALER SUGGEST THAT THE REPROGRAMMING SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS. *TR
Jul 19, 2007
SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA. ACCORDING TO THE CONTACT, THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES THAT THERE IS A SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME FOR THE SEAT BELTS. HE STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THAT FEATURE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THAT SAFETY FEATURE. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER VERIFIED HIS VIN AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES HAVE THAT FEATURE. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER AGAIN AND THEY REPEATED THEIR PREVIOUS STATEMENT. THE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT INDICATED THE FEATURE WAS NOT ON THE VEHICLE AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 2,500 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jun 29, 2007
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. TOYOTA STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS. HE STATED THAT WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AT 60-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE MAY OR MAY NOT PICK UP SPEED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 4,850 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,879. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED REPAIR INVOICES FOR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED A/C IS NOT WORKING, IT IS ONLY BLOWING WARM AIR REGARDLESS OF SETTING. UPDATED 08/07/07 *TR
Jun 26, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
CAR HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING INTO A HIGHER GEAR, IT DOES IT AROUND 35 MILES PER HOUR. SOMETIMES IT SHIFTS VERY HARD LUNGING YOU FORWARD. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE IT GOES INTO REVERSE VERY HARD. THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO SQUEAL, HARDWARE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HESITATION HAS OCCURRED OVER 250 TIMES. I AM STARTING TO GET NERVOUS DRIVING IT I AM AFRAID SOMEONE THAT MIGHT BE TAILGATING MIGHT HIT ME IN THE REAR. *JB
Apr 27, 2007
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS
1 complaint
ONE CAR ACCIDENT. FRONT END SHIMMY LED TO AN UNCONTROLLABLE SPIN IN RIGHT LANE OF HIGHWAY (62-63 MPH IN A 65 ZONE, ROAD DRY, NO SAND, ICE, WATER, OIL), SPUN INTO LEFT GUARDRAIL, BOUNCED OFF AND HIT RIGHT SIDE GUARDRAIL HEAD ON 45-60 MPH. FRONT/KNEE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SEATBELT CAUGHT TOO LATE, LEADING TO DRIVER (ONLY PERSON IN CAR) HITTING HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL AND KNEE ON CENTER CONSOLE. INJURIES INCLUDE CONCUSSION, WHIPLASH, RIGHT KNEE/HIP PAIN/DAMAGE, HEADACHES, BACKACHES, DIZZINESS, NECK/BACK SORENESS, FORGETFULNESS FOLLOWING ACCIDENT (RANDOM SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS). CAR TOTALED (FRONT END DESTROYED, OTHER DAMAGE), PROBLEM REPORTED TO TOYOTA. TOYOTA REP APPEARED TO BE TRYING TO BLAME DRIVER ON AIRBAG/SEATBELT FAILURES BUT IS SENDING INVESTIGATOR TO CHECK AUTO. INSURANCE COMPANY HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. DRIVER NOT TICKETED BY POLICE (DEEMED NOT AT FAULT FOR ACCIDENT). *TR
Apr 22, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THROTTLE AND TRANSMISSION HESITATION WHEN STARTING OUT FROM STOP, AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INCREASE SPEED, IE: HAZARD AVOIDANCE, FOLLOWED BY SPEED OVERSHOOT. CRUISE CONTROL OVER REACTED TO SLIGHT GRADE INCREASE, SUCH AS AN OVERPASS, BY DOWN SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION 1 TO 2 GEARS AND ACCELERATING PAST SET SPEED BY 7 TO 10 MPH. CAR WILL SLOW TO SET SPEED AND REPEAT THE DOWN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATION UNTIL THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS TURNED OFF OR THE ROAD WAS LEVELED. DURING LONG UP HILL DRIVING THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS TO BE TURNED OFF COMPLETELY AS IT PRESENTED A GREAT POSSIBILITY OF CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER MAINTAIED S THAT THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND CRUISE CONTROL OPERATED NORMALLY. *AK
Apr 07, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
RE: 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID: A ROCK PASSED THROUGH A MANUFACTURED HOLE IN THE GRILL, HIT THE RADIATOR AND PUT A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR CAUSING A HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE. TOYOTA ASSERTS THAT THIS WAS A OCCURRENCE THAT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH ANY DESIGN FLAW, GIVEN THAT NO OTHER REPORTS TO THIS EFFECT HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $600. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE JUST MINUTES AWAY FROM A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WERE ABLE TO DRIVE IT OVER. WE HAVE OWNERSHIP OF THE DAMAGED RADIATOR. *JB
Apr 02, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
COMPLETE LOSS OF ACCELERATION (UP TO 5 SECONDS OR SO) WHILE MAKING TURNS AFTER HAVING EITHER SLOWED DOWN, OR COMPLETELY STOPPED. TWO OF THOSE TIMES HAVE ALMOST RESULTED IN ACCIDENTS FROM ONCOMING VEHICLES. COMPLAINT MADE AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THEY CLAIM NO RECALL INFORMATION, BUT HAVE INDICATED THAT IT WASN'T THE FIRST TIME THEY'VE HEARD OF IT. NO SOLUTION GIVEN OTHER THAN THE 800# TO CALL TOYOTA DIRECTLY TO MAKE A COMPLAINT. NICE. *NM
Feb 05, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE HOW TO FIX IT. THE CONTACT WAS DIRECTED TO CONTINUE TO USE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE FACTORY CAN DETERMINE HOW TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS YET BUT THERE WERE 3 CLOSE CALLS. ALSO, THE SUN VISORS DOES NOT REMAIN UP.
Oct 02, 2006
POWER TRAIN,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
MY 2007 CAMRY LE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 CYLINDER) CONSTANTLY HESITATES WHEN PULLING OUT INTO INTERSECTIONS, OR CONTINUING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AFTER RED LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS WHEN VEHICLES HAVE HAD TO MOVE AROUND MINE TO AVOID A COLLISION. THE VEHICLE HALTS AT 10-30 MPH WHEN IT'S SHIFTING AND CONTINUALLY PLACES MY FAMILY IN HARMS WAY. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THIS IS COMMON WITH THE NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. MY WIFE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING FOR APPROXIMATELY 5-10 SECONDS! *NM
Aug 19, 2006
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
UPON ACCELERATION A DEEP THUD IS HEARD IN THE REAR END AREA. ALL POSSIBLE AREAS OF LOOSE ARTICLES WERE CHECKED. DEALER CANNOT SEEM TO FIND. REAR WHEEL WELL MATERIAL COMES LOOSE AND HANGS. DASHBOARD HAD TO BE TORN OUT TO FIX AC RATTLE. JBL BLUETOOTH RADIO MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED REPLACING. *NM
Aug 14, 2006
TOYOTA Camry VIN Decoder — Free VIN Check Video Guide
Watch our quick TOYOTA Camry VIN decoder walkthrough. Learn how to decode any TOYOTA Camry VIN number to get full vehicle history, recall alerts, specifications, fuel economy (MPG), safety ratings, and known problems — completely free on ForCar.org.
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2007 TOYOTA Camry, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2007 TOYOTA Camry 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2007 TOYOTA Camry Problems in 3 Steps
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Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2007 TOYOTA Camry dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
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Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
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Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your TOYOTA dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2007 TOYOTA Camry have?
The 2007 TOYOTA Camry currently has 3612 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2007 TOYOTA Camry?
The most common problems reported for the 2007 TOYOTA Camry are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2007 TOYOTA Camry problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2007 TOYOTA Camry comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2007 TOYOTA Camry?
You can report safety problems with your 2007 TOYOTA Camry directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2007 TOYOTA Camry VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2007 TOYOTA Camry reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2007 TOYOTA Camry. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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