2008 TOYOTA Camry Problems & Complaints
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VISIBILITY
189 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF THE WINDSHIELD. ADDITIONALLY, THE SUN VISOR FAILED TO SECURE IN PLACE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Apr 22, 2019
RE: RECALL POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH THIS VEHICLE IS SHOWING RECALL ITEM NOT TAKEN CARE OF. LONG AGO I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY CONFERENCE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP. THE SHOP KEEPS SAYING THEY ALREADY ADDRESSED THIS RECALL, BUT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS IT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THE SHOP SAYS I CAME IN ON A SELF PAY BASIS AND THEY ALREADY DID MY SAFETY RECALL BUT THE RECORDS SHOW IT WAS NEVER DONE. TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, THEY SHOULD JUST COMPLETE THE SERVICE, OR RE DO IT IF THAT'S THE CASE, (IF IT WAS ALREADY DONE) I HAVE NO IDEA IF ITS SAFE TO DRIVE. IF I TRIED TO SELL THE VEHICLE OR TRADE IT IN ECT...ITS SHOWING THIS SERVICE RECALL WAS NEVER TAKEN CARE OF... *TR
Feb 02, 2015
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, I PULLED MY SUN VISOR DOWN AND IT FLOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO PULL IT OFF AS IT WOULDN'T STAY IN POSITION, UP OR DOWN. I WROTE TO TOYOTA AND THEY REFUSED TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, BUT THEY OFFERED ME A $750 DISCOUNT ON MY NEXT TOYOTA PURCHASE! UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, I COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND CONSIDER THE INCIDENT A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THERE ARE MANY SUCH INCIDENTS. IN FACT ONE SITE SHOWED HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE VERY SAME THING. *TR
Oct 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS SEPARATED FROM THE CONNECTING METAL PIECE. THE PLASTIC ROD THAT CONNECTED TO THE METAL IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN STABILITY WAS CRACKED. THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FRACTURED ONCE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR FRACTURED TWICE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AGAIN AFTER THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Sep 19, 2014
ON THE FREEWAY, I PULLED MY SUN VISOR DOWN AND IT "FLOPPED" DOWN AND COULDN'T BE PUT IN EITHER THE UP OR DOWN POSITION. IN THE SITUATION I WAS IN, I HAD TO STEER WITH ONE HAND WHILE HOLDING THE VISOR UP OUT OF THE WAY SO I COULD SEE. I SENSED THIS WAS NOT A SAFE THING TO DO SO I JUST PULLED THE VISOR OFF COMPLETELY. I'D HAD A LITTLE DIFFICULTY WITH IT NOT STAYING IN POSITION BEFORE BUT THIS WAS MUCH WORSE. I ASKED TOYOTA TO FIX IT, BUT INSTEAD THEY OFFERED ME A $750 DISCOUNT ON MY NEXT PURCHASE!!! I TOLD THEM THAT ONE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OTHER. I ALSO ASKED THEM TO CHECK ON LINE WITH IPETITIONS THAT HAD 527 SIGNATURES WITH THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Sep 18, 2014
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STRUCTURE
130 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Solara. The contact stated that upon inspection, the interior dashboard was sticky and had started to deteriorate. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the failure was linked to an undisclosed recall; however, the recall repair had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,731.
Aug 20, 2025
I purchased a used 2008 Camry but I didn’t know about the sticky dashboard defect. It’s a hazard to drive this car because of the extreme sun glare, which impedes my vision.
Mar 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving on various occasions during the daytime, the melted, sticky dashboard reflected light into her eyes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
May 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. Additionally, the dashboard was sticky and cracking. The contact was unable to clean or wipe the dashboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed about a recall and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Nov 06, 2023
The padded dash panel has failed so that it cannot provide impact protection because of hard material that has chipped and cracked. The dealer inspected the problem and gave me a repair estimate of $2800.00. I complained to Toyota and was told that the extended dash warranty ended in 2018. Prior to failure, the dash was sticky but not chipped and cracked. Why is Toyota allowed to stop any warranty or compensation for dash impact protection on my 13 year old vehicle?
Aug 17, 2021
+ 125 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
121 complaints
Excessive oil consumption after 1000 miles low oil pressure warning comes on.
Mar 21, 2025
Vehicle consumes an excessive amount of oil.
Oct 31, 2022
The contact's sister-in-law owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while his sister-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon inspecting the engine, the contact noticed there was no engine oil in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle had consumed an excessive amount of engine oil, causing the engine to fail. The independent mechanic advised the contact to tow the vehicle to the local dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as there was no recall associated with the VIN and the vehicle warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Mar 10, 2022
Excessive oil consumption and vehicle acts like it wants to stall when trying to take off. It stalls when trying to take off after stopping at a red light, stop sign etc. I’m also drive 50 miles daily to work and back home. I’m putting in oil about every other day. No oils on ground, changed gaskets and oil changes- excessive consumption. I bought the car in 2014 from carmax
Feb 18, 2022
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, LEADING TO ENGINE BURNING OIL, RESULTING IN REDUCED GAS MILEAGE AND OIL BEING USED UP VERY QUICKLY.
Mar 26, 2021
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
102 complaints
There was unexpected and unintended acceleration that resulted in hitting a house and causing a lot of damage.
Aug 30, 2022
WHEN SLOWING DOWN ON INTERSECTION ON THE STOP SIGN WITH THE INTENTION TO COMPLETELY STOP, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND REMOVED MY FOOT COMPLETELY FROM ACCELARATOR PEDAL. CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY REVS UP AND ENGINE RPM SHOOTS UP, I NEED TO PRESS BRAKE REALLY VERY HARD TO STOP THE CAR TO GO INTO THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION OR EVENTUALLY CAR WIILL ROLL INTO INTERSECTION AND I HAD TO CROSS THE INTERSECTION TO AVOID COLLISION WITH VEHICLES COMING ON CROSS INTERSECTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5-6 TIMES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND HE RAN THE DIAGNOSTICS TEST BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY THING WRONG. I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN FREEHOLD HE SUGGESTED TO REMOVE THE UNSECURED FLOOR MAT, WHICH I DID BUT STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS ISSUE WAS EXPERIENCED YESTERDAY ALSO 2 TIMES.
Mar 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNED IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ARM AND BACK INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Nov 05, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWLY ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE BUSHES, SIDE SWEPT A TREE AND THEN LANDED ON A SIDE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE EVENT DATA RECORDER WAS REMOVED BY TOYOTA AND THE RESULTS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE WITHIN 30 DAYS. UPDATED 12/3/2014 *JS
Jul 18, 2014
THIS IS THE SECOND OR THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THIS AM I STARTED THE CAR, PUT IN REVERSE, STARTED TO BACK OUT AND AS I STRAIGHTENED THE CAR IT LURCHED FORWARD BEFORE I PUT IN FORWARD GEAR..... I'VE HAD THE CAR "JUMP IN TRAFFIC A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT SO QUICKLY I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT. NOW I'M SEEING A PATTERN THAT IS WORSENING. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2011 FROM CARMAX IN TN. THE CAR ORIGINATED IN IL. WITH 16,000 MILES. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT TURNING THE ENGINE ON AND IT BEING LOUDER THAN NORMAL. BY THE TIME I DRIVE TO THE BEAMANS OR CARMAX FOR SERVICE NO ONE CAN HEAR IT. SO NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE QUALIFIED TO LOOK AT AND KNOW IF THIS IS SAFE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR
Apr 10, 2014
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
81 complaints
The dashboard hasbeen cracking for some time. I have use leather oils & other products to reduce. has slowly worsened
Oct 17, 2025
I was recently informed about a previous recall on a dashboard issue I've been dealing with for years. I have a sticky cracking dashboard that imitates a smell in warm to hot temperatures. I have own this vehicle since 2014 and lived at the same address since 2006. Never have I been made aware of the recalls on this issue. I have vested a lot of money to keep this great car on great condition. And it would be good to receive consideration to have the problem dashboard replaced. The sticky dashboard also produces a glare on the windshield causing a blinding most of the time This makes driving challenging unless it's covered. I would really appreciate consideration on extending this recall for the safety of all those on the road ways. Please and Thank you!
Aug 26, 2025
We took ownership of the vehicle in March 2025. It wasn’t until then when we finally attempted driving it that I realized the dashboard had begun melting. It is shiny and sticky. The Camry was owned by my wife’s elderly parents. Her father was disabled and had stopped driving the car before passing and her mother has dementia. Neither of them were aware of the dashboard recall program or the warranty extension that ended in 2017. Had her father and mother notified us of the problem we would have had it taken care of under the time limit, but they didn't. They purchased it new and the vehicle was mostly garaged, with only 37,000 miles to date most of which were in the first 2 years they owned it. The melting dashboard creates dangerous glare reflecting onto the windshield making it difficult to see. This poses a significant safety hazard when driving on a sunny day, not only to us but to those driving near us, risking a multi-car accident. We have had several close calls while driving this car. This situation has placed us in a difficult position. I am [XXX] and [XXX], we rely on this vehicle for regular transportation to [XXX] and medical appointments. We live on a fixed income and are unable to afford the cost of dashboard replacement. Given these circumstances and the fact that we only recently became aware of the issue we want Toyota to do the right thing and replace the dashboard as they committed to do. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Apr 20, 2025
MY DASHBOARD IS MELTING THUS CAUSING A GLARE WHICH AFFECTS VISABILITY WHEN DRIVING
Sep 03, 2022
2008 Toyota Camry dashboard melting Toyota advised CSP letter sent 2011. I did not receive letter. Toyota advised CSP extended until 2017. I was not advised by dealership. 2021 dashboard started getting sticky. I was advised that Toyota cannot replace as after the CSP. If my dashboard would have melted between 2011 and 2017, I would have contacted Toyota. I am not able to pay the 2600 for a new dashboard. Toyota should have not put a dashboard into a vehicle that melts and causes a glare and noxious odor. I am looking for any assistance to help get this fixed by Toyota at no cost to myself. Texas has 103 to 110 degree heat this year. Thank you
Jul 26, 2022
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
68 complaints
Issue Description: Melting Dashboard Creating Driving Hazard I am reporting a serious safety hazard involving my 2008 Toyota Camry, which has developed a melting/sticky dashboard condition that significantly affects driver visibility and safety during daylight driving. Nature of the Problem: •The dashboard has become soft, shiny, and sticky to the touch, especially in warmer temperatures. •The melting material creates a high-gloss surface, which leads to excessive glare on the windshield. •This reflection severely impairs forward visibility, especially under sunlight or direct light conditions, such as during midday driving or on sunny days. •The dashboard’s condition is progressively worsening, becoming a constant distraction and hazard when driving. •The condition also poses potential chemical exposure risks, as the degraded dashboard material emits a strong odor and residue. Safety Concerns: •Visual impairment due to reflection: The dashboard acts like a mirror, reflecting sunlight directly into the driver’s line of sight. •Increased accident risk: The glare limits the driver’s ability to clearly see pedestrians, other vehicles, traffic signals, and road signs. •Heat-related degradation: The softening dashboard may also interfere with airbag deployment zones or deteriorate structural safety components over time. Request for Action: I respectfully request the following: 1.That this issue be formally investigated as a safety defect by the relevant vehicle safety authority. 2.That Toyota issue a recall or safety repair program for affected vehicles, if not already done. 3.That an evaluation be conducted to determine if the airbag function is compromised by the dashboard’s current state. Previous Attempts to Resolve: I have attempted to contact Toyota Customer Service and/or local dealerships, but have not received a resolution to date. The problem persists and continues to pose a daily driving hazard.
Aug 31, 2025
I am experiencing significant glaring on my windshield as a result of my melting dashboard reflecting on the windshield. This problem is making my car unsafe to drive. The glare becomes extremely intense with rain and night driving. After researching this issue today, apparently Toyota is well aware of this safety issue but did not notify me about a program to replace my dashboard. I am only becoming aware today that there was a program to fix this issue. I understand this same problem has been reported by many other Toyota Camry owners. I contacted Toyota today to report my concerns and requested assistance to remedy this safety problem. The Toyota rep. recommended I file a complaint here with NJTSA. Also Toyota will see if they can arrange for me to bring my car in to a Toyota Dealer for an inspection.
Sep 30, 2024
My Camry has the reflection from the dashboard causing vision issues looking out of the front windshield. Also the dash is very sticky and peels off if your finger nail hits it. I know Toyota had a TSB on this issue but when I reach out to them they said they knew about the issue but my car is out of the timeframe. If it is a safety issue it should not have a time limit, you need to be able to see out of the front windshield clearly? I have reach out to other dashboard repair companies and they will not touch this car due the TSB that was issued on the car. They say it is not repairable and I need a new dashboard.
Apr 10, 2024
Driver's side visor suddenly broke to the full down position blocking forward vision unexpectedly.
Apr 25, 2023
The issue is with the 2008 Toyota Camry dashboard that is melting shining reflective light straight into my eye. Toyota is not treating this as a recall matter, and only did a Customer program to get it repaired for a short time.
Nov 27, 2021
+ 63 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
61 complaints
am writing to report a critical safety issue with my 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid's ABS module. The problems I've encountered include failing ABS modules, weak braking, VSC light illumination, a ringing sound, and occasional brake failure, requiring excessive force to regain control. This ABS module problem is alarmingly common in Toyota Camry Hybrids from 2007 to 2011. Repair costs are exorbitant, and the widespread nature of this issue poses a significant safety risk to drivers and passengers. I urgently request the NHTSA's immediate investigation and collaboration with Toyota to address this matter and ensure the safety of affected vehicles.
Jul 25, 2023
Actuator and Pump Assembly, leaks won't build pressure makes brakes where pedal don't work
Jul 24, 2023
I am writing to report a critical safety issue with my 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid's ABS module. The problems I've encountered include failing ABS modules, weak braking, VSC light illumination, a ringing sound, and occasional brake failure, requiring excessive force to regain control. This ABS module problem is alarmingly common in Toyota Camry Hybrids from 2007 to 2011. Repair costs are exorbitant, and the widespread nature of this issue poses a significant safety risk to drivers and passengers. I urgently request the NHTSA's immediate investigation and collaboration with Toyota to address this matter and ensure the safety of affected vehicles.
Jul 18, 2023
Breaks are not working. ABS is acting like it is in panic situation. it happens randomly. I almost went and hit somebody due to car not stopping. I am able to reproduce the issue but Toyota dealer is not accepting it. he says without seeing fault code in Toyota diagnostic tool they can't do anything. they are asking me continuously drive the vehicle. if I drive knowingly there is an issue with ABS who will be liable for accident or death. I saw few NHTSA complains raised similar to my issue. Here they are. NHTSA Compliant id: 11327259 and 11321857. Please take this seriously and help us out. There are many owners experiencing similar issues for the same model vehicles. They have done recall on hybrid model but non hybrid vehicles have same problem. you can reach me at [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Mar 23, 2022
VSC light came on. No breaks. Almost hit the car in front of me.
Sep 09, 2021
+ 56 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
34 complaints
The contact owned a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH he fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle crashed into a water drain. There were no warning lights. There were no air bags deployed. There were no major injuries or medical reports filed. The vehicle was destroyed. There was a police report. There were no passengers. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000
May 02, 2022
I was driving behind a box truck and they made a abrupt stop so I had to as well and I rear ended the truck my brake peddle went all the way to the floor none of my airbags went off not one
Nov 03, 2021
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A CITY STREET, MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. MY VISION WAS IMPAIRED BY THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY CAR AND HIT A CURB TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. THE IMPACT DID NOT DEPLOY THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG.
Apr 09, 2019
TAKATA RECALL 2008 CAMRY IS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL BUT SHOULD BE. I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG ALMOST SEPARATED MY WRIST FROM MY ARM AND SEVERELY BURNED ME. THE CUT WAS SO DEEP THEY HAD TO REMOVE SKIN FROM ME LEG TO CLOSE IT. I HAVE A HUGE SCAR AND BURN ON MY ARM
May 22, 2017
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. ERROR CODE WAS B1801 - OPEN IN D SQUIB CIRCUIT. THIS INDICATES A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS WHICH ACTIVATES THE AIRBAG. THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY OR "CLOCK-SPRING" WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER A CALL WITH TOYOTA, THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE IT WITHOUT CHARGE DUE TO OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS IS THE EXACT PART THAT WAS INVOLVED WITH 6.4 MILLION TOYOTAS OF VARIOUS LINES, INCLUDING CAMRYS. MY TOYOTA WAS NOT IN THE RECALL LIST BASED UPON VIN. AIRBAG WIRING HARNESSES THAT BREAK UNDER NORMAL USAGE LIKE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL SOUND DEFECTIVE. DOES THE ORIGINAL RECALL NEED TO BE REVIEWED AND EXPANDED?
Jul 01, 2016
+ 29 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
32 complaints
No complete failure has happened as I chose to not drive the vehicle as I feel it is unsafe. The rear trailing arm body mounts rust to a point that I feel the structural integrity is compromised. At first glance the mount appears intact but after tapping lightly with a small hammer pieces of the mount fall off leaving a large portion of the mount missing. I have attached pictures of the mount before checking the mount and after to show how much of the mount is left. If this mount were to fail it could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Aug 07, 2023
STRUTS LEAKED AT 50K. TOYOTA REFUSED AND SAID IT WAS NORMAL FOR STRUTS TO LEAK, DEALERSHIP TREATED ME RUDELY THOUGH I WAS INFORMED BY TWO MECHANICS TO HAVE THEM FIX THE ISSUE. CALLED CUSTOMER CARE AND REQUESTED THEY STEP IN, ALL 4 STRUTS ARE BROKEN, THEY OFFERED TO FIX TWO. I PURCHASED THE TOP OF THE LINE EXTENDED CARE WARRANTY, STILL NO RESOLVE. THE CAR WAS IN THE TOYOTA DEALER 12 DAYS BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED WITH NO MENTION OF THIS, A LOAD OF OTHER ISSUES NONE FIXED. TWO WEEKS AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED IT NEEDS NEW FRONT STRUTS. I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES LAST YEAR AND THEY CANT BE ROTATED DUE TO WEAR FROM BAD STRUTS. I NEED ANOTHER SET OF TIRES TO STOP THE SHAKING THOUGH WAS INFORMED ONLY STRUTS WILL SAVE ME FROM BUYING ANOTHER SET IN 12 MONTHS. HELP RECALL THIS KNOWN ISSUE. I WILL HAPPILY RELEASE ALL TOYOTA RECORDS ....
Oct 07, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SPRING PREMATURELY FRACTURED AND THEN MONTHS LATER, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SPRINGS PREMATURELY FRACTURED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE FOR THE FAILURE THAT HAPPENED TWICE, ON EACH SIDE IN THE FRONT. IT WAS MENTIONED THAT THE METAL MATERIAL MIGHT NOT BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,902.
May 31, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE MECHANIC, THE DEALER DISCOVERED OIL LEAKING FROM ALL FOUR STRUTS. THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES LATER, THE FRONT STRUT FAILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
Feb 05, 2016
I BOUGHT THIS CAMRY 08 LAST YEAR AT 43000 MILES ON IT, WHEN I DRIVE IT ON THE FREEWAY OR CITY ROAD , THE FRONT END WAS BOUNCE EXESSIVELY AND NOT REALLY STABLE. AFTER I DO THE INSPECTION AND CHECK THE STRUT, THE FRONT RIGHT STRUT NEED REPLACEMENT (IT'S BOUNCING A LOT WHEN I PUSH IT DOWN AND RELEASE). MY COMPLAINT IS WHY IT FAIL FOR ONLY 45000 MILES?. IS THIS SUPPOSE TO BE A RECALL FOR REPLACEMENT?. BECAUSE IT INVOLVE SAFETY DRIVING. AND I READ, THERE 30 COMPLAINTS ALREADY ABOUT THIS SUSPENSION.
Dec 16, 2015
+ 27 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
28 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED THREE YEARS AGO. AFTERWARDS, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN HESITATING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO HIGHER GEARS. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT SHE PAID FOR A TRANSMISSION THAT WAS NEVER REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BY MOSS BROS. TOYOTA OF MORENO VALLEY (12630 MOTOR WAY, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92555, (951) 247-8000). THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO WHO PROMISED TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, BUT THE CONTACT HAD NOT HEARD BACK. THE DEALER EVEN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MANUFACTURER PAID FOR HALF OF THE TRANSMISSION REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
Mar 26, 2019
THE EXHAUST SHIELD THAT PROTECTS THE FUEL TANK FROM EXHAUST HEAT FELL OFF. UPON INSPECTION, IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE FASTENERS USED TO INSTALL THIS CRITICAL HEAT SHIELD ARE OF A DISSIMILAR METAL TO THE HEAT SHIELD ITSELF. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY CORROSION ELECTROLYSIS AROUND THE FASTENERS ONLY, THE REST OF THE SHIELD IS CORROSION FREE. A LITTLE RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM THAT COULD PROVE DANGEROUS IF NOT CORRECTED.
Sep 05, 2015
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. COMPUTER INDICATED THE TRANSMISSION CRANK SENSOR WAS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO CEASE OPERATING. REPLACED THE SENSOR, WHICH WAS HARD TO GET AS TOYOTA CANNOT KEEP IT IN STOCK, DUE TO FAILURES OF THE SENSOR.
Aug 10, 2014
COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN UPPER GEARS CAUSING CAR TO SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN IN THE MIDST OF HEAVY TRAFFIC ON FREEWAY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DOWNSHIFT TO 3RD (AFTER NEARLY BEING HIT FROM THE REAR) AND SAFELY LEAVE ROADWAY BUT MANY DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AS QUICK THINKING. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF ANY IMPENDING FAILURE. *TR
Mar 07, 2012
WAS REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE IN MY 2008 SOLARA AND WHEN I WENT TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THE CAR LURCHED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN ACCELERATED. WHEN THE CAR TOOK OFF, I WAS UNABLE TO STOP IT ACCELERATING USING THE BRAKES. A PASSENGER PULLED UP ON THE PARKING BRAKE, LAUNCHING US INTO A SERIES OF TIGHT SPINS AND COLLIDING WITH CONCRETE BUMPERS IN THE LOT. WE WERE ABOUT TO HEAD OUT INTO A MAJOR ROADWAY WHEN THEY DID SO. ONCE OUT OF THE SPINS, THE CAR HAD COME TO ENOUGH OF A HALT THAT I COULD SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF. IT WAS ONLY WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF THAT THE FRONT WHEELS (FWD) STOPPED TRYING TO TURN. WHEN WE EXAMINED THE CAR, THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK IN A DEPRESSED POSITION. THE WEATHER HAS BEEN FINE AND DRY FOR SEVERAL DAYS PREVIOUSLY, SO THE PAVEMENT WAS NOT WET. AS THE INCIDENT HAPPENED OVER ~15 SECONDS, WE CANNOT GIVE AN APPROXIMATE MPH THAT THE CAR SPED UP TO, BUT IT WAS AT LEAST 30MPH. AMAZINGLY, MY PASSENGERS AND I WALKED AWAY WITHOUT A SCRATCH AND SO DID EVERYONE ELSE IN THE PARKING LOT. HOWEVER, THE SOLARA NEEDS EXTENSIVE BODY WORK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS ACCELERATOR ISSUE DUE TO THE COLLUSIONS. TOYOTA HAS SENT AN ENGINEER OUT TO LOOK AT THE CAR, BUT HAS NOT GIVEN ANY SUPPORT OTHERWISE. THE ENGINEER INFORMED ME THAT HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, BUT HE DID NOT EXAMINE THE POWERTRAIN IN DETAIL. TOYOTA HAS INFORMED ME THAT IT WILL BE 30 DAYS BEFORE THEY GIVE ME AN OFFICIAL REPORT. WHILE THE SOLARAS WERE NOT INITIALLY INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS FOR THE ACCELERATOR ISSUE, 2008 CAMRYS WERE AND A SOLARA IS BASICALLY A 2-DOOR CAMRY. THE RECALL SHOULD BE LOOKED AT FOR THE SOLARAS AS WELL. I DO NOT WANT TO BE DRIVING A CAR THAT CAN ENDANGER ME OR ANYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD. THIS INCIDENT, AS FRIGHTENING AS IT WAS, LUCKILY TOOK PLACE WHEN I WAS NOT ALREADY AT A HIGHER SPEED AND WAS IN A PARKING LOT. IT HAD THE POTENTIAL TO BE MUCH WORSE. *TR
Jan 02, 2012
+ 23 more complaints for this component
STEERING
25 complaints
LOST POWER STEERING WHILE PARKING THE CAR, PS LIGHT ALSO BECAME ON. THE CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, BUT WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE PARKING JOB AS THE CAR WAS ALMOST IN PARKING POSITION. CALLED AAA AND TOWED THE CAR HOME (2PM, NO DEALER WAS OPEN) AND LATER DROVE TO A NEARBY DEALER (THE AAA DRIVER TOLD ME HOW TO HANDLE THE STEERING). THE INITIAL DIAGNOSTIC BY THE DEALER (STEVENS CREEK TOYOTA, SAN JOSE, CA) IS AN ECU FAILURE. DEALER TOLD ME THAT WE WERE LUCK AS IT IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL THE CAR WITH THIS PROBLEM. I WAS LUCKY THAT IT HAPPENED WHILE WE WERE PARKING THE CAR. IF IT HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY, IT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE CRASH FOR SURE. CAR IS 2008 CAMRY HYBRID, 105K MILE. WELL MAINTAINED, ALL MAINTENANCE WORK WERE DONE BY TOYOTA DEALER. WHAT MADE ME EXTREMELY CONCERNED IS THAT THIS CAR HAS A HISTORY OF CRITICAL SAFETY FUNCTION FAILURE IN THE PAST. 1) DRIVER SIDE WINDER SWITCH WAS OVERHEATED AND GENERATED A LOT OF SMOKES. DEALER SAID THE SWITCH HAS A DEFECT, AND I BELIEVE IT LED TO A RECALL LATER. 2) DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WIPER STOPPED MOVING WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN, LOST VISIBILITY IN SECONDS. DEALER SAID A DEFECT IN THE MOTOR CAUSE THE PROBLEM, BUT NOT SURE WHETHER IT LED TO A RECALL. 3) PS / ECU PROBLEM THAT MADE THE CAR HARD TO CONTROL. I THINK TOYOTA IS DOING EXTREMELY POOR ON THEIR CAR'S SAFETY. THE DEALER REPORT IS NOT DONE YET. I WILL UPDATE IT LATER THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 09, 2020
AT ABOUT 62000 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE THE RAC AND PINION NOW AGAIN AT ABOUT 130000 MILES IT NEEDS REPLACING AGAIN. MY 2001 CAMARY HAS 200000 MILES AND IS STILL ON THE ORGINAL RAC. THE RACS TOYOTA IS PUTING IN THE 2008 CAMERY ARE DEFECTIVE.
Oct 30, 2018
SOUND CLICK CLICK WHEN TURNING STEER WHEEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT, IT HAPPENED 3.5 YEARS AGO
Nov 06, 2016
I PURCHASED A USED/CERTIFIED 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY IN 2012. I HAD NOT NOTICED ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR UNTIL ABOUT A MONTH AGO WHEN I KEPT HEARING A BUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE, AFTER HAVING THE TIRES AIR PRESSURE CHECKED THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE GONE. HOWEVER, LATER THE CAR BEGAN PULLING TO THE LEFT, WHENEVER I DROVE ON A SIDE STREET, THE PULLING WAS NOT THERE ON THE FREEWAY. THINGS CHANGED ON THIS PAST SUNDAY, ON MY WAY TO TAKE MY GRANDCHILDREN HOME FROM CHURCH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS UNCONTROLLABLE AND THE CAR PULLED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT AND I DECIDED TO PULL OFF THE STREET, I WAS AFRAID TO CONTINUE DRIVING BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO PUT MY GRANDCHILDREN IN ANY FURTHER DANGER. I HAD TO CALL MY DAUGHTER TO COME PICK US UP. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL THEY ASSURED ME THAT THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING IS STILL THERE, WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR!
Nov 18, 2015
CAR FAILED VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE OF A STEERING RACK LEAK AND TORN RACK BOOT. ACCORDING TO THE TECHNICIAN, THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER.......UPDATED 01/12/15*BF *TR
Oct 15, 2014
+ 20 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
22 complaints
The dashboard of my 2008 Toyota Camry is shining/reflecting from the windshield, making it clear visibility very difficult for the driver. I called Toyota they mentioned they had a warranty extension for a limited period and now they are not covering/fixing it anymore. It should be a "SAFETY RECALL" and all owners should be sent a notice to get the factory defective product fixed. My daughter was involved in a crash on Feb 14th, 2023 because visibility was very seriously constrained because the dashboard was reflecting from the windshield. Photographs attached to document the issue.
Sep 15, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SHINY AND STICKY, WHICH CREATED A SERIOUS SUN GLARE. THE DASHBOARD SEEMS TO BE MELTING AND DISINTEGRATING BEYOND REPAIR AND REALLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK TOYOTA CONCORD (704-467-8287, LOCATED AT 7670 BRUTON SMITH BLVD, CONCORD, NC 28027) AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 175,000. *BF*JB
May 17, 2019
I PURCHASED THIS 2007 CAR NEW IN LATE 2006. AFTER ABOUT 5 YEARS, THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO GET SHINY AND VERY STICKY. IT APPEARED TO BE MELTING. IF YOU TOUCH IT, IT IS STICKY AND CAN EASILY BE GOUGED. NO AMOUNT OF CLEANING IS ABLE TO RESOLVE THE SHINY, STICKY MESS. DURING THE DAY, THE DASHBOARD HAS SO MUCH GLARE THAT IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT THE WINDSHIELD (CAR HAS A GREY INTERIOR WITH A LIGHT GREY DASH) WITHOUT PUTTING A TOWEL OR DARK SWEATSHIRT ON THE DASH TO COVER THE GLARE. I HAVE NEVER USED ANY CHEMICAL PRODUCT ON THE DASH. NO ARMOR ALL OR OTHER PRODUCTS WERE EVER USED. I LIVE IN SOUTHERN GEORGIA JUST NORTH OF THE FLORIDA BORDER NOW. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, I LIVED IN MASSACHUSETTS. I MOVED TO GEORGIA IN 2008 AND THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 2011-2012. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE GLARE DURING THE DAY SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITING VISIBILITY. TO DATE, TOYOTA DENIES THE PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO ASSIST IN RESOLVING WHAT IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON LINE AND IN VARIOUS INTERNET FORUMS. *TR
Jan 02, 2015
THE DASHBOARD GETS EXTREMELY SOFT AND STICKY WHEN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR GETS HOT (>90 DEGREES) AND CAUSES A BAD GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING. *TR
Dec 24, 2014
THE DASHBOARD HAS MOLTEN AND BECOME SHINY. THE WINDSHIELD REFLECTS LIGHT FROM THE DASHBOARD THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT DUE TO POOR DRIVER'S VISION. *TR
Nov 22, 2014
+ 17 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
21 complaints
The vehicle is a hybrid and so with no warning present on the dash the vehicle was being back out of garage and when the hybrid battery Failed which led to loss of power including steering and brake and hit brick gate and after impact the vehicle is unable to drive has all warning lights on and displays "check hybrid system" and low voltage park immediately, and the hybrid battery is constantly on due to overheating, had it check by mechanic and was told it was the hybrid battery. Thank God no one was around when the crash occurred or that I was not on the highway.
Jul 25, 2023
replaced meter assy.$1141.00 ,replaced actuator assy. $793.00 =$1934 dollars i still have electrical problems
Nov 04, 2022
I was driving on the highway and I smelled something burning towards my left. I looked at my door panel and saw the window switch on fire. I immediately pulled over to the side of the freeway. I opened the door, got out, and attempted to put out the fire. If I did not react fast enough I could have easily have got trapped on the driver side and would have to try to rush out of the passenger side as I wouldn’t have any control of opening the driver door or window. I had no success of extinguishing the fire and then called 911. I answered their questions and they were dispatched. I got lucky and a good samaritan had a fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire. Five minutes later the firefighters showed up. Eventually, the door panel melted to the ground from the heat. Firefighters went through the car to determine if the fire was out. They gave the okay, took my information, and left me with an inspection number. CHP also came by to check on me. He didn’t leave any inspection numbers. The car is available for inspection if need be. The was no warning lamps, messages, etc. I’m not sure if the problem has been reproduced the dealer or independent shop.
Apr 29, 2022
THIS IS COMPLAIN ABOUT MY TOYOTA CAMRY 2008 , ABOUT A HALF A YEAR AGO BOTH SIDES FROM THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER GOT BROKE MINE VISOR'S , IT'S COMPLICATING MY SAFETY DRIVING THIS CAR , THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN LEAVE THEM UP , ALL THE TIME THEY HANGING DOWN BLOCKING MY VISION , IT'S VERY UNSAFE AND I'M SURE THAT'S A RECALL BECAUSE I HEARD ABOUT THAT A MANY COMPLAINTS , PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR THE APPOINTMENT TO REPAIR THIS[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Sep 07, 2017
MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT MY HOME AROUND THE LAST WEEK IN JANUARY AND THE 4TH OF FEBRUARY 2017. WHEN I STARTED MY CAR IT DIDN'T SOUND LIKE IT NORMALLY DOES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND A SQUIRREL UNDERNEATH AND HAD A LOT OF DEBRIS. I FOUND THE COVERINGS CHEWED OFF THE WIRES SOME WIRES CHEWED INTO AND SOME HOSES CHEWED. THE INJECTOR WIRES WERE CHEWED TO THE #6 INJECTOR CAUSING IT TO RUN VERY SLOW UPHILL. THE INSULATION UNDER THE HOOD, OUTER COVER WAS CHEWED OFF AND PART OF THE INSULATION. I HAVE LIVED HERE MANY YEARS AND NOT HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHER VEHICLES EXCEPT ONE OTHER VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME THIS HAPPENED. SINCE THEN I CAN'T KEEP THE SQUIRREL OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF MY VEHICLE I CHECK IT OFTEN AND THERE IS MORE DEBRIS UNDER THE HOOD SOMETIMES BUT NOT AS MUCH AS BEFORE. HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT THINGS TO KEEP THE RODENTS OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD BUT NOTHING IS WORKING PERMERNANTLY. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS HAS CREATED A SAFETY HAZARD AND AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT UNTIL I CAN AFFORD TO GET IT CHECKED OUT COMPLETELY. G
Apr 02, 2017
+ 16 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
19 complaints
Visors fall out and will not stay secured, allowing for sun to grt into eyes while driving. This is compounded by the fact that the dashboard is melting and very shiny. Common problems with this year and model. Recommend Toyota replace.
Aug 17, 2022
My dash on my Toyota Camry has become sticky and shiny with a chemical smell. The visibility is blinding from a glare in bright days and also night driving makes visibility difficult. The chemical cannot be cleaned off and nothing helps with the glare the dash is causing
Jun 04, 2021
my vehicle dashpad has suddenly begun to slowly melt and has become very sticky and shinny, the shininess causes a constant glare on the windshield, making it difficult and dangerous to drive especially during daylight hrs. I learned that there was a recall for this issues and contacted Toyota on 5/24/2021, and was told the recall for this issue expired in 2017, and there is nothing they will do for it now. I like to express that i purchased my vehicle in April of 2016, and was never notified of the recall, Toyota never sent me a letter informing me of the issue and i have taken my vehicle several time to the Dealer for other repair/maintenance prior to 2017 and was not informed of the recall by by them during that time. My case # with Toyota is 210524000564. i have searched the internet and also found that is a concerned issued with many other Toyota car owners. My vehicle is a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid.
May 24, 2021
MY DASHBOARD IS BECOMING EXTREMELY STICKY. IT'S BECOMING UNSAFE TO DRIVE WHEN IT'S SUNNY OUT. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. HAS A LAWSUIT BEEN FILED YET FOR THIS MANUFACTURER MISTAKE?
Mar 11, 2021
THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY IS THAT THE DASH IS MELTING LEAVING A VERY SHINNY LOOK TO IT. WHEN THE SUN HITS IT REFLECTS OFF THE GLASS MAKING IT DIFFUCULT TO SEE. AT NIGHT THE STREET LIGHTS AND ON COMMING TRAFFICE TIGHS ALSO REFLECT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. PLUS ITS VERY STICKY AND EVEYTHING THAT FLYS BY DUST LINT HAIR WILL STICK TO MY DASH, VERY UNAPPEALING AND DIRTY.
Sep 01, 2020
+ 14 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
14 complaints
WAS DRIVING NEAR 10 MILES PER HOUR, CITY STREETS (ALL THREE TIMES) . I WENT TO BRAKE, THE CHECK VSC LIGHTS AND OTHERS WENT ON AND THE BRAKES FAILED. STEERING WAS DIFFICULT, CAR SEEMED TO SHUT DOWN. HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS. *TR
Jan 16, 2017
WARNING BUZZER, BRAKE, CHECK ENGINE, NO CRUISE CONTROL, HARD BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. I PAID TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSTIC, AND THE ABS ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH LABOR IS ALMOST US$1,700. ONLY SOMETHING THE SOUND OF THE BUZZER AND THE LIGHTS TURN OFF, AND BRAKE PERFECT. BUT MUST OF THE TIME, PERMANENT NOISE AND LIGHTS ARE ON. TO USE THE CAR IS DANGEROUS AND NOISE NO GOOD FOR PASSENGERS. THE PROBLEM START WITH VEHICLE IN MOTION, IN THE CITY.
Apr 06, 2016
WHILE DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC, A NUMBER OF INDICATOR LIGHTS WITHIN THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED INCLUDING THE "BRAKE" INDICATOR, THE YELLOW BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR, THE ABS INDICATOR, AND ONE OTHER (MASTER WARNING LIGHT?) . AT THE SAME TIME A MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN THE STATUS SCREEN WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHOWED "CHECK VSC SYSTEM." I IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND SLOW DOWN, AND HAD TO APPLY SIGNIFICANTLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN TYPICAL. I COULD NOT SLOW AS QUICKLY AS I EXPECTED. TO AVOID RUNNING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME I PRESSED EXTREMELY HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP. I PARKED THE CAR AND TURNED IT OFF, THEN RESTARTED IT. THE SAME INDICATOR LIGHTS AND MESSAGE DISPLAYED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME VERY SLOWLY, BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY BRAKING DURING THAT DRIVE HOME. LATER THAT DAY WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND WARNING MESSAGE DID NOT DISPLAY, AND THE BRAKES OPERATED NORMALLY. I WILL CONTACT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP THIS WEEK. *TR
Nov 04, 2014
ON NOV 25TH, 2013 AROUND 9:30PM I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. A COUPLE OF MINUTES IN TO MY DRIVING MY BRAKE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. I TRIED TO SLAM THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR DIDN'T STOP. THANKFULLY, THERE WEREN'T LOTS OF CAR ON THE ROAD. I DROVE ON THE SIDE GRASS FOR FEW HUNDRED YARDS AND FINALLY MANAGED TO STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY, I TOOK IT TO THE NEAR BY SHOP AND THEY SUGGESTED THAT I SHOULD REPLACE THE BRAKE SINCE THE CAR WASN'T ABLE TO STOP. AFTER SPENDING $650 TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND BRAKE PADS, I LEFT THE SHOP. AFTER 6 MONTHS THE CHECK VSC SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I'VE TO REPLACE ABS BRAKE ACTUATOR AND QUOTED ME AROUND $3700. I DIDN'T HAVE THAT MUCH MONEY TO SPEND, SO I STARTED SEARCHING FOR ALTERNATIVE ON THE INTERNET. THAT IS WHEN, I RAN IN TO THIS SITE WHERE PEOPLE ARE REPORTING THE ISSUES THAT THEIR 2007-2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID ARE HAVING. I WOULD LIKE TOYOTA TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE AND FIX MY CAR. I NEED A WAY TO GET AROUND AND GO TO WORK. THIS IS MY ONLY SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION AND I NEED IT ON THE ROAD AGAIN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU! *TR
Jul 31, 2014
I PURCHASED A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID WITH 85,000 MILES IN JULY 2ND OF 2014. SINCE I GOT THIS CAR FROM DEALER IN A AUCTION FIRST I WENT CLOSES TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER TO CHANGE THE OIL AND DO THE 85000 MILE SERVICE SO I CAN KEEP THE CAR PROTECTED. AND THEY TALL ME PERFORM THE MAINTAIN ON IT BUT THEY IS WANING LIGHT FOR ABS AND ANOTHER WANING CHECK VSC SYSTEM THEY ASSUME MAY BE FAULT IN COMPUTER SYSTEM WITCH REPAIR COST AROUND $3000 AND THE ADVICE ME TO RETURN THE CART DEALER. I SPEND ALL MY MONEY IN THE BUYING THE CAR SO CAN'T SPEND ANY MORE MONEY. THEN I CONTACT THE DEALER BUT TO RETURN THE CAR BUT THEY DON'T ACCEPT THE CAR BACK. SINCE I DIDN'T HAVE ANY CHOICE I START DRIVING THE CAR BACK TO HOME. SUDDENLY NONSTOP BUZZER SOUND CAME UP ALONG WITH THE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" /BRAKE, HAZARD, WARNING, AND ABS LIGHTS ITS MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY AND I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. I TRY TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL; IT WAS JUST LIKE A ROCK NOT MOVING A BIT I THOUGHT I GONE DIE. LUCKILY I ABLE BRING IT TO SAFE PLACE. NOW CAR IS SITTING IN MY HOME DON'T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT. I RESEARCH THE PROBLEM IN THE INTERNET, NOTICE SO MANY-MANY 07- 08 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID CUSTOMERS HAVE THE EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM. SINCE MANY 07- 08 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID CUSTOMERS EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM SO I HOPE TOYOTA RECALL THE ABS ACCUMULATOR AND FIX BEFORE ANYBODY GET DIE OR BE CRITICALLY INJURED. THANK YOU *TR
Jul 04, 2014
+ 9 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
14 complaints
2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE BEGAN LURCHING, BUCKING AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A COMPUTER FAILURE, WHICH WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE ABS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SKI CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. *JB
Oct 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VSC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AS THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN ENGAGED. THE FAILURE CAUSED AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000. UPDATED 04/22/14*LJ
Feb 14, 2014
GOING DOWN THE STRAIGHT PART OF A STEEP HILL JUST PRIOR TO A CURVE, WENT TO USE THE BRAKES BUT THEY DIDN'T RESPOND. CAR KEPT SPEEDING UP SO I KEPT FOOT ON THE BRAKES AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT FOR THE CURVE, BUT CAR WOULDN'T SLOW DOWN SO I KEPT BRAKE PRESSED DOWN AND ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A CURB AND TREE. *TR
Mar 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT ANY SPEED. THE BRAKES WOULD EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING NOISE AND WOULD TRAVEL ABNORMALLY TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE WHERE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. LATER, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTIL THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A STOP SIGN AND THEN INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND WATER PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,703.
Jun 14, 2011
I HAVE ALWAYS NOTICED A DELAYED BRAKING FEELING IN MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. ALSO, WHEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED I NOTICE THE CAR SHAKING WHEN JUST APPLYING THE BRAKES TO EVEN GRADUALLY SLOW DOWN. THIS MORNING I REARENDED SOMEONE BECAUSE OF WHAT I FEEL IS THE DELAYED BRAKING. ABS DID NOT KICK IN AND NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I WAS TRAVELING UNDER 25MPH AND WAS ON A DECLINE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I FELT I WAS PRESSING BUT WAS SO SHOCKED WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. *TR
May 09, 2011
+ 9 more complaints for this component
TIRES
12 complaints
BOUGHT A USED TOYOTA FROM APPLE NISSAN, EVRYTIME I GET ON THE HIGHWAY THERES VIBRATION IN TIRES WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH GENERAL TIRES 215/60R/1695V. (GT TIRE ALTIMAX)
Feb 08, 2017
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON ROUTE 287 NEAR THE ROUTE 23 SOUTH EXIT. I BEGAN TO CHANGE LANES TO USE THE EXIT. AS I STARTED TO MOVE INTO THAT LANE, THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME HIT A PIECE OF BLOWN TIRE FROM A TRUCK. I DID NOT SEE THIS AND I HIT IT. THE TIRE RIPPED OFF THE RIGHT REAR OF MY BACK BUMPER PANEL. LUCKILY THE PERSON INBACK OF ME MISSED THE TIRE. IT WAS NOT UNTIL I GOT HOME THAT I FOUND THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR. I WAS LUCKY THAT I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT OR LOSE CONTRROL OF MY CAR. I AM VERY ANGRY BECAUE IF I REPORT THIS TO MY INSURANCE, IT WILL INCREASE MY RATES AND I WILL GET A SURCHARGE. T I AM RESPECTFULLY ASKING THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY TO AID IN THE REPAIRS TO MY CAR. IT IS THE DEPT RESPONSIBILITY TO CLEAR THE AREAS ON A REGULAR BASIS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AREA OF INCREASED TRUCKING AND SHOULD BE TOP PRIORITY. *TR
Aug 26, 2014
PEP BOY REPLACED MY FLAT TIRE WITH FUTURA 2000 LTE TIRE SIZE P215/60TR16 FOR MY CAR IN NOV. 2009. I DROVE ABOUT 15000 MILES BY MAY OF 2011. THE TIRE CRACK OPEN AT SIDEWALL ON THE FREE WAY ON 5/7/2011 . I DID NOT HIT ANY BUMP . NO NAILS ON TIRE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBLE DEFECT OF TIRE. *TR
May 11, 2011
I PURCHASED BRIDGESTONE TURANZA TIRES FROM TOYOTA IN DECEMBER 2010. TODAY, 4/25/2011, WHILE DRIVING AT 65 OR 70 MPH (NO DEBRIS OR POTHOLES) THE TIRE FAILED AND CAUSED A BLOWOUT. TIRE'S DOT NUMBER: OBX8PM6-3710. 215/60R16 ONLY ABOUT 5000 MILES HAD BEEN DRIVEN SINCE THE TIRE WAS FIRST INSTALLED. WENT TO DEALER AND REPLACED THE TIRE FOR FREE. TOYOTA DID NOT KNOW WHY THE TIRE FAILED, BUT BOTH ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE AND THE DEALER DID NOT FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF PUNCTURE OR ROAD RELATED DAMAGED. THIS IS NOT A TOYOTA ISSUE, BUT I BELIEVE THAT BRIDGESTONE SHOULD DO A RECALL IF ITS TIRES ARE FAILING AFTER ONLY ABOUT 5000 MILES. I HAVE 3 OF THE SAME TIRES PLUS THE REPLACEMENT TURANZA TIRE ON MY CAR WHICH I AM EXTREMELY UNEASY ABOUT NOW. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER BY BRIDGESTONE AND GOV.'T REGULATORY AGENCIES. I AM VERY LUCKY THAT I WASN'T KILLED TODAY. *TR
Apr 25, 2011
TOYOTA 2008 CAMRY LE BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL400 P215/60/R16 TIRE CUPPING PROBLEMS. IN 5000 MILES CUPPING PROBLEMS WAS NOTICEABLE. BY 15,000 MILES IT WAS QUITE SEVERE. IN THE 25,000 MILES THE CUPPING PROBLEM WAS SO BAD THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Apr 12, 2011
+ 7 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
10 complaints
AS I WAS BACKING UP THE BRAKES WENT SOFT TO THE FLOOR AND THEN ALL OF SUDDEN ENGAGED. A FEW DAYS LATER MY BRAKE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, AND ABS LIGHT TURNED ON AND CHECK VSC SYSTEM WAS DISPLAYED.
Jan 30, 2019
MY 2008 TOYOTA SOLARA HEADLIGHTS ARE REALLY SCARY TO DRIVE WITH AT NIGHT. THE VISIBILITY IS ALMOST NONE. THE HIGH BEAMS ARE LIKE REGULAR BEAMS ON EVERY OTHER CAR. MY LOW BEAMS ARE NONEXISTENT. MY FRIEND HAS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO ONLY BE TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT ADJUST AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. TO THE POINT I DO NOT EVEN DRIVE AT NIGHT, AND I AM A 33 YEAR OLD WOMAN. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP AS WE SPEAK ONCE AGAIN DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. BUT NOT ONLY ARE THE BEAMS LOW, BUT BOTH ARE NOW NONFUNCTIONAL. THE SHOP CAN NOT FIND ANY DEFECT OR WIRES LOOSE. I HAVE READ MANY FORUMS TO BE KNOWLEDGEABLE THAT THIS IS A ONGOING ISSUE AND A MANUFACTURER SITUATION.
Nov 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AS THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. A DRIVER IN ANOTHER VEHICLE ALERTED THAT BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE BOTH BRAKE LIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V091000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Apr 29, 2016
HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION TURN SWITCHOFF AND BACK ON HEADLIGHTS WORK AGAIN TILL THEY GO OUT AGAIN, SAFETY CONCERN.THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT GO OUT ALSO SUPPOSED TO BE ON FOR " S AFETY" NOT VERY SAFE.AS FOR DATES BEEN HAPPENING FOR ALMOST A YEAR CALLED TOYOTA THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD.
Feb 23, 2016
HEADLIGHTS GO ON AND OFF AFTER BEING ON FOR A FEW MINUTS.
Dec 15, 2015
+ 5 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
8 complaints
FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD ONLY BEEN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND MY BRAKES SEEMED ROUGH. THE NIGHT BEFORE I BROUGHT MY CAR IN, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON. ON AUG 1, 2017, I GOT A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT WAS THE ABS ACTUATOR, BUT I WAS TOLD I ALSO NEEDED A BRAKE JOB AND AN ALIGNMENT SO I WENT AHEAD WITH THAT $1,000 JOB. THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CRUISE CONTROL SINCE IT WAS "FUNCTIONING" AT THE TIME. I HAD ALREADY REPLACED THE ABS SYSTEM IN 2013 AND WAS TOLD THAT I MAY APPLY FOR A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THAT $3,600 JOB, BUT I AM NOW OUT OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY/SERVICE CAMPAIGN SO I COULD NOT GET REIMBURSED FOR THE CURRENT ABS FAILURE REPLACEMENT. AFTER MY BRAKE JOB AND ALIGNMENT, THE ROUGHNESS DID NOT SEEM TO IMPROVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUED TO MALFUNCTION. FOOLISHLY, I RATIONALIZED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE WORN IN, BUT SOON MY CAR STARTED WITH A HIGH PITCHED NOISE AS I GOT IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES ALSO SEEMED TO "SLIP" SOMETIMES WHEN INITIALLY STARTING THE CAR. (FOOT ON BRAKE, START CAR, PUT INTO DRIVE, AND CAR WOULD START TO ROLL UNTIL I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THEN REAPPLIED IT.) I WENT BACK TO TOYOTA HOPING FOR A MIRACLE AND THEY AGAIN SAID YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE ABS, BUT THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN HAD NOT BEEN RE-EXTENDED AND I WAS UNABLE TO AFFORD ANOTHER $3,600. SO I CONTINUED TO DRIVE MY FAULTY VEHICLE OUT OF NECESSITY. ON OCTOBER 12, 2017, THE CAR BEGAN THE HIGH PITCHED NOISE AND THIS TIME IT DIDN'T STOP. I BEGAN DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT SLOWLY (20 MPH) AND THEN THE BRAKES FAILED. WAS ABLE TO STOP BY PRESSING VERY HARD ON THE BRAKES. SINCE THAT DAY MY CAR HAS BEEN SITTING AT MY WORKPLACE UNUSED. OBVIOUSLY, THE ABS SYSTEM THAT WAS REPLACED IN 2013 (STILL AWAITING REIMBURSEMENT) WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER BAD SYSTEM. WE NEED A RECALL!
Nov 13, 2017
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY DASH BRAKE LIGHT WENT ON. AT THE NEXT STOPLIGHT I CHECKED TO SEE IF THE E BRAKE HAD BEEN DEPRESSED, IT HAD NOT. ONE BLCK LATER WHILE GOING ABOUT 35MPH MY DASH LIT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE, THE ABS, SLIPPERY CONDITIONS LIGHT, RED WARNING LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL CAME ON AS WELL AS A WARNING TO "CHECK VSC" ALSO MY BREAKS WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP RIGHT AWAY LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY PULL INTO A,PARKING LOT AND COAST TO A STOP. HAD I NEEDED TO STOP SOON OR BEEN GOING FASTER THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. *TR
Dec 04, 2014
AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON 11/20/2014, "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" SHOWED UP ON THE MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY, AND THE MASTER WARNING LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT, AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT (YELLOW INDICATOR) CAME ON. VEHICLE BRAKING PERFORMANCE SEEMED SLIGHTLY DIMINISHED BUT STILL SAFE TO DRIVE. ON 11/22/2014 I HAD TO MAKE A TRIP TO TOWN, AND NOT KNOWING THE SEVERITY OF THE WARNINGS, USED THE CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES PER HOUR, I INDICATED A RIGHT HAND TURN, AND A WESTBOUND VEHICLE AT A STOP SIGN STARTED TURNING FROM THE ROAD I WAS TURNING ONTO TO DRIVE NORTH ON THE ROAD I WAS TURNING OFF OF. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE MY TURN, THE BRAKE PERFORMANCE WAS EXTREMELY POOR. I WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN TO A REASONABLE SPEED TO MAKE THE TURN AND HAD TO MAKE MY TURN AT A MUCH HIGHER THAN NORMAL RATE OF SPEED TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE DRIVER THAT WAS TURNING OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I FINISHED MY TRIP TO TOWN, ALLOWING FAR MORE BRAKING DISTANCE THAN NORMAL, AND RETURNED HOME AND LEFT THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE. I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT WAS WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE BETWEEN MIN AND MAX. THIS MORNING I CONTACTED A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. *TR
Nov 24, 2014
CHECK VSC SYSTEM DISPLAYED AND ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, EMERGENCY BRAKE AND CAUTION LIGHTS ARE ON AND THE BRAKES ARE VERY SLOW TO RESPOND. *TR
Nov 11, 2014
I WAS SLOWING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT. THE WARNING LIGHT CHECK VSC CAME ON. THE BRAKES WERE VERY WEAK AND DID NOT STOP THE CAR. I HAD TO ESCAPE ON TO THE SHOULDER AND HAVE THE CAR SLOW DOWN. *TR
Apr 24, 2014
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8 complaints
OUR 2008 SOLARA CONVERTIBLE HAS HAD 2 A/C CONDENSER REPLACEMENTS IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS AND 32,000 MILES. IN JULY 2010 ( UNDER WARRANTY ) AND AGAIN IN JULY 2013. WE HAD NO COLD AIR BLOWING FROM A/C UNIT,( VERY IMPORTANT IN THE SOUTHWEST DESERT DURING THE SUMMER WHERE THE TEMP CAN REACH 110 AND OVER ). BOTH TIMES THE CONDENSER WAS REPLACED, AND BOTH TIMES BY THE SAME TOYOTA DEALER IN INDIO CA. *TR
Jul 30, 2013
2008 TOYOTA SOLARA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WATER PUMP LEAK. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS, SO SHE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND CALLED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE. THE NEXT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. A DAY LATER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE OVERHEATED, BECAUSE THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE WATER PUMP.
Jun 05, 2013
ENGINE IS BURNING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL BETWEEN THE SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE OF 5000 MILES. OIL IN DIPSTICK IS DROPPING FROM FULL TO EMPTY WITHIN THE 5000 MILES OIL CHANGE. *TR
Apr 05, 2012
AT 60,000 I NOTICED MY ENGINE RUNNING LOW/ BURNING OIL. I SINCE HAD 2 OIL CHANGES, NOW AT 66,600 MILES, 2,400 SINCE THE LAST SERVICE, MY DIPSTICK IS HALFWAY BETWEEN "MIN" AND "MAX" IT WAS AT "MAX" AFTER THE LAST OIL CHANGE. I HAVE BEEN IN COMMUNICATION WITH BERNARDI TOYOTA IN FRAMINGHAM MA WHO HAS BEEN HELPFUL HOWEVER I AM VERY CONCERNED REGARDING MY CAR STARTING TO BURN OIL AT A LOW MILEAGE. I ALSO PLAN TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA DIRECTLY.
Mar 28, 2012
I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID ON A MULTI LANE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MPH, WHEN THE CAR JERKED, ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE ENGINE BECAME COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE. I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO TRY TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE (NO ENGINE REV., NO ACCELERATION). I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER AND UPON RESTART, THE CAR DROVE HESITANTLY. I MADE IT TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THAT NIGHT WITH ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS STILL LIT UP. THE NEXT DAY AS THEY BEGAN TO LOOK AT THE CAR, THEY COULD FIND NO STORED COMPUTER CODE FOR THE PROBLEM AND UPON DRIVING THE CAR, IT DROVE NORMALLY. AS A RESULT, THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM AND HAVE FIXED NOTHING. A TOYOTA SERVICE TECH ALSO LOOKED AT THE CAR WITH THE SAME RESULT. I NOW AM BEING FORCED TO PICK UP MY CAR UNREPAIRED. AS I LISTENED TO THE NEWS LAST EVENING (MARCH 18, 2010), THEY REPORTED ON A PROBLEM WITH THE EVM MODULE IN TOYOTA COROLLA'S. THIS PROBLEM SOUNDS VERY SIMILAR. *TR
Mar 19, 2010
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
6 complaints
WHILE ON THE WAY BACK FROM A SHORT TRIP TO CALIFORNIA FROM ARIZONA, OUR "SERVICE ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT BECAME DISPLAYED ON OUR DASH ALONG WITH "CHECK VSC SYSTEM." THE BRAKING BECAME SOMEWHAT ERRATIC AND THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO "WANDER" MORE WITHIN THE LANE ON THE HIGHWAY CASING US TO REDUCE OUR SPEED. WHEN ARRIVING HOME WE MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE OUR VEHICLE SERVICED AND IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A FAULTY ANTI LOCK BRAKE ACTUATOR THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2900.00. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE OF THE ARTICLE I FOUND DURING MY INVESTIGATION OF THIS ISSUE STATING "FEDS INVESTIGATE BRAKING PROBLEMS IN TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID" (HTTPS://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/NEWS/FEDS-INVESTIGATE-BRAKING-PROBLEMS-IN-TOYOTA-CAMRY-HYBRID-012814.HTML), ALONG WITH A MULTITUDE OF OTHER COMPLAINTS FOUND ON THE WEB PERTAINING TO THIS SAME ISSUE.
Dec 06, 2019
BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN SUDDEN POWER BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON A TWO LANE BUSY ROAD AT A CURVE, THERE WAS A DING SOUND, THEN SIMULTANEOUSLY, A VSC WARNING MESSAGE AND MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ONLY MANUAL BRAKING ALLOWED STOPPAGE OF VEHICLE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD HAVE HAD TRAGIC RESULTS .
Dec 14, 2017
LATE EVENING 1/10/17, WHILE MOVING AT 65MPH ON I-95, IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, MY DASH LIT UP AND BRIEF ALERT TONE SOUNDED. INDICATOR READ: "CHECK VSC," BRAKES PULSED & GOT HEAVY. LASTED 5 MINUTES, THEN ALERTS CLEARED. MADE A CALL TO HAVE A MECHANIC TAKE A LOOK ON 1/13, HOWEVER ON THE EVENING OF 1/12/17 WHILE MOVING AT LOW SPEED IN A FLOW OF CARS, MY BRAKES BEGAN CLUTCHING UP & BECAME VERY HEAVY & UNRESPONSIVE, MY DASH LIT UP & A HIGH-PITCHED ALERT TONE SOUNDED. THE BRAKE LIGHT, MAINTENANCE LIGHT & OTHERS LIT UP & DASH INDICATOR SAID "CHECK VSC SYSTEM... MAINT REQUIRED." WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, THE PEDAL PUSHED BACK, & AS I TRIED TO LIMP IT INTO THE PARKING LOT, THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY ENGAGED. I STOPPED TO WAIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, & TURNED THE CAR OFF BUT THE HIGH-PITCHED ALERT CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. FROM INSIDE THE CAR I COULD HEAR A WHIRRING NOISE IN THE FRONT END, IN THE AREA OF THE TIRES. I LET THE VEHICLE SIT FOR AN HOUR OR TWO, AT WHICH POINT, THE ALERT TONE HAD STOPPED BUT THE WHIRRING NOISE CONTINUED. I GOT INSIDE & FOUND THE ELECTRONICS WERE DIM, MOST WERE NOT WORKING. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE & THE HIGH-PITCHED ALERT TONE RESUMED. RESISTANT FORCE CONTINUED IN THE BRAKE. I PUSHED THE START BUTTON A FEW TIMES, & EVENTUALLY THE DASH LIT BACK UP WITH ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS. THE CAR STARTED, BUT THE BRAKES PULSED AS IF CONSTANTLY ENGAGED & OCCASIONALLY BEING SLAMMED. IN GEAR, THE PROBLEMS PERSISTED, SO I GOT THE CAR OUT OF THE WAY & TURNED IT OFF. ALERT TONE & WHIR CONTINUED, ALONG WITH A BURNING KIND OF SMELL FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT TIRES (RIGHT FRONT TIRE WELL FELT WARM). IT WAS DARK, SO I DIDN'T NOTICE IF THERE WAS SMOKE OF ANY COLOR. BECAUSE I WORRIED THAT THE WHIRRING MOTOR WAS GOING TO BURN UP & POSSIBLY EXACERBATE MATTERS, I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY & HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A DEALER. I HAVE SOME VIDEOS IF THEY ARE HELPFUL.
Jan 13, 2017
MY TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID ALL SUDDEN AFTER 2 MINUTES OF DRIVING, HAD ALL OF ITS WARNING LIGHTS ON (LIKE ABS, ENGINE...) AND WITH THE VCS WARNING TEXT ACROSS THE DASH BOARD. IT WAS VERY HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE TO PULL IT OFF THE ROAD. I AM NOT SUE WHAT IS HAPPENING, BUT GOD FORBID IF THIS THING HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY, I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN ACCIDENT. THE CARD WAS IN NO DRIVABLE AND CONSTITUTED A HUGE HAZARD. A CAR MUST NEVER BE ALLOWED TO LOSE POWER SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. SCARY EXPERIENCE AND MUST BE LOOKED BY THE RELEVANT AUTHORITY TO COMPEL TOYOTA TO INVESTIGATE AND MAY BE RECALL THOSE HYBRIDS.
Jan 23, 2016
UPON STARTING VEHICLE A "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE MAINTENANCE "!", "BRAKE DRUM", "TRAC" AND "ABS" WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AN OBD2 CODE CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND A DIAGNOSTIC CODE "C0210 RH REAR SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT" WAS RETURNED. AUTHORIZED TOYOTA DEALER/SERVICE REPLACED THE RIGHT REAR SPEED SENSOR AND HUB. WARNING SIGNALS RESET WAS ATTEMPTED, BUT FAILED. DIAGNOSTIC CODE REMAINED. DEALER PROPOSED TO BEGIN REPLACING DOWN-STREAM PARTS UNTIL CODE WOULD BE ABLE TO BE RESET. THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THAT ANY OF THE REPLACEMENTS WOULD CORRECT THE CODE OR RESET THE ABS & STABILITY SYSTEMS. AGGRESSIVE CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA COULD NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE IS WITHOUT THE SAFETY OF THE ABS OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS AS LONG AS THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. REVIEWING MULTIPLE INTERNET SITES CONCERNING THIS TOYOTA VEHICLE RELATED PROBLEM REVEALS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS, WHICH ULTIMATELY FAIL. IT IS SURPRISING WITH THE VOLUMINOUS CUSTOMER-LOGGED COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT DEEPENED ITS INVESTIGATION ON HOW TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT APPEARS THAT THEY HAVE DETERMINED THAT EACH COMPLAINT IS IN INDIVIDUAL PROBLEM AND THEREFORE EASILY IGNORED.
Sep 03, 2015
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, I PUSHED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND GOT NOTHING, THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLED. THE COMPUTER SCREEN SAID TO "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM AND CHECK VSC SYSTEM". I SAT FOR AWHILE AND TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR, IT DID START BUT IT WOULD MOVE, AND THEN IT DISPLAYED ON THE COMPUTER, " PUT CAR IN P" AND AGAIN THE MESSAGE READ CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM AND VSC SYSTEM. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER GOT INTO MY VEHICLE TO PUT IT ON THE ROLL BACK AND HE NOTICED THAT THE COMPUTER WAS SAYING THE SAME THING TO HIM, SO I KNOW I WASN'T GOING CRAZY. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND THEY CALL ME TO TELL ME THAT THE CAR IS RUNNING FINE AND THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM!!! I AM FURIOUS, I BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE OF TOYOTA'S REPUTATION, RELIABILITY AND SAFETY. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR!!! *TR
Feb 01, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 09V388000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON JUNE 2010 WITH 55,000 MILES. ON AUGUST 27, 2010 WHILE APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION 35 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHE HEARD A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Aug 30, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN AND A LOUD NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK WITH A SLUGGISH RESPONSE, FOLLOWED BY THE ENGINE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A PEBBLE IN THE HUB CAPS. THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED AFTER THE SERVICE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
Mar 31, 2010
RANDOM, INFREQUENT ENGINE FAILURE AT FREEWAY/HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AT CONSTANT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (STEADY STATE SPEED), CAR ENGINE DIES OUT AND CAR DECELERATES (WITHOUT ALERT AND FOR NO REASON). THIS CAR HAS ALWAYS DONE THIS ON AN INFREQUENT BASIS SINCE PURCHASED BRAND NEW. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT TWICE PER MONTH. I PHONED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO SEE IT/EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM. AT AROUND 41K MILES I BROUGHT THE CAR TO TOYOTA FOR THEIR INSPECTION (THIS WAS PRIOR TO ANY RECALLS ON CAMRYS), THEY CLEANED CARBON FROM THE ENGINE. THIS DID NOT STOP THE PROBLEM. ABOUT TWICE PER MONTH THE CAR DIES OUT WHEN TRAVELING AT A CONSTANT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (FOR NO REASON). ON 3/5/10 I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER SHIP (IT HAS ABOUT 81K MILES ON IT). THE CAR HAS A VALID EXTENDED WARRANTY ON IT THAT WAS PURCHASED AT TIME OF PURCHASING THE CAR. DUE TO RANDOM ENGINE FAILURE AT CONSTANT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS CAR IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. *TR
Mar 09, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 CAMRY SE WHICH I TOOK IN FOR THE FLOORMAT AND ACCELERATION RECALLS. THE CAR STILL ACCELERATES WHEN I FIRST START IT. I CAN DRIVE UP TO 30 MILES AN HOUR WITH OUT APPLYING GAS. THE DEALER HAS WORKED ON THE CAR MULTIPLE TIMES AND CAN NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. INCIDENT DATE IS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR HAS SAT FOR AWHILE. *TR
Mar 03, 2010
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STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
THE DASHBOARD IN MY CAR, A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY, HAS STARTED TO MELT. IT IS STICKY AND DISCOLORED WITH A SLIGHT SHEEN. IT MAY POTENTIALLY MELT TO THE POINT WHERE IT STARTS TO REFLECT IN THE WINDOW.
Jul 30, 2019
THE STICKINESS OF THE DASHBOARD, AND THE SHINY/REFLECTIVE SURFACE THE DASHBOARD CREATES, AS A SAFETY HARZARD.
Apr 07, 2019
I HAVE A TOYOTA CAMRY AND OF THE BOARD IS MELTING AND I IS DIFFICULT AT THE BESST SUN DOES GET GOOD VISIBILITY BECAUSE THE SUNLIGHT SO BRIGHT HINDERS MY VISION BOARD. I WANT TO KNOW WHERE I CAN GO TO HELP ME TO FIX THIS FLAW. I AM PARKING IN FRONT TO MY HOUSE
Feb 10, 2016
I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY AND NOTICED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO THAT THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO HAVE A STICKY FEELING. I LIVE IN WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND WITHIN THE LAST FEW DAYS I NOTICED AN ARTICLE ON THE CHANNEL 5 NEWS STATION THAT HAD A REPORT ON THE MELTING DASH IN THESE CARS. AFTER READING SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER CAMRY DRIVERS, I KNOW I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A "RECALL" ISSUE WITH TOYOTA AND THEY NEED TO FIX IT! I'VE SEEN THE ESTIMATES OTHER DRIVERS HAVE RECEIVED AFTER SPEAKING WITH TOYOTA AND THEY SEEM TO CHARGE AROUND $2500 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DASHBOARD; AND IT'S NOT EVEN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER! THIS IS A GROWING PROBLEM AND TOYOTA NEEDS TO START TAKING CARE OF IT NOW! I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA AGAIN, REGARDLESS OF THE HYPE OF THEIR EVERLASTING PRODUCTS. *JS
Jul 27, 2014
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
4 complaints
THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY IS MELTING, AND IN THE PROCESS BECOMING STICKY AND SHINY. THE STICKINESS IS A NUISANCE, BUT THE SHININESS IS A HAZARD AS IT PROMOTES HEAVY GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. IT MAKES ME ON A SUNNY DAY THEY CAN LOSE SIGHT OF THE ROAD, I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR DUE TO THE VISIBILITY. THIS IS ON THE NEWS, INTERNET. I DIDN'T RECEIVE ANY LETTER FROM TOYOTA ABOUT ENHANCEMENT WARRANTY AND EVEN WHEN I CHECK WITH TOYOTA DEALER THEY SAID IT HAS NO RECALLS. NOW TOYOTA SAID MY CAR OUT OF WARRANTY 7 MPNTHS AGO, AND THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL.
Sep 05, 2018
DASHBOARD MELTS IN THE SUN CREATING A STICKY SHINY SURFACE THAT REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND INHIBITS VISIBILITY. I CANNOT SEE OUT OF THE CAR DURING THE DAY ANYMORE DUE TO THE REFLECTION.
Aug 30, 2018
WHEN I BOUGHT MY CAR, THE PASSENGER SUNVISOR WOULDN'T STAY UP. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS ABOUT A $500-$600 PART & HE WASN'T GOING TO PAY TO FIX IT. BEING THAT I NEVER SAT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE IT DID NOT BOTHER ME. THERE WAS HOWEVER A RECALL ON THIS PART, & AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO ORDER THE PART & SCHEDULE TO GET THIS FIXED BY THE TIME ALLOTMENT THEY HAD PLACED. SO, MY ACTUAL COMPLAINT IS THAT THEY PLACED A TIME ALLOTMENT. BECAUSE, AFTER THAT TIME ALLOTMENT EXPIRED. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE. YOU DON'T THINK ABOUT HOW USEFUL A SUN VISOR TRULY IS, UNTIL YOU ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO USE IT. IT'S INSTALLED FOR A REASON, NOT TO BE SOMETHING FANCY IN A CAR. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES, THE SUN HAS PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT DUE TO FAILURE TO SEE ONCOMING TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. CLEARLY, TOYOTA RECALLED THIS DUE TO THE MANY FAILURES IT HAD ALREADY RECEIVED. IF, I WAS AWARE THAT THE $500-$600 PART WAS GOING TO BREAK A MONTH AFTER IT'S RECALL DATE. I MOST LIKELY WOULD OF TRIED TO GET IT REPLACED SOMEHOW? OF, COURSE THEY WON'T FIX IT UNTIL IT'S BROKEN. IT'S GOING TO BE AWFULLY HARD TO GET A FAIR MARKET VALUE WHEN TRYING TO EVENTUALLY TRADE IN THE CAR OR SELL IT OUTRIGHT. WHEN, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. AND, NOBODY IS GOING TO PAY $500-$600 TO FIX THIS. SO, FOR MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES TO TRY & STOP A WRECK OR FATALITY FROM OCCURRING PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. THANFULLY, MY AIRBAGS HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED YET! TOYOTA IS LIABLE FOR THIS, & THEY SHOULD BE MANDATED TO FIX THIS! THE RECALL WAS FOR 2007-2011 TOYOTA CAMRY'S
Jan 09, 2018
I'M EXPERIENCING A MELTING DASHBOARD THAT CAUSES A SUCH GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT IT HAS THE EFFECT OF OF US NOT BEING ABLE SEE THOROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AS WAS INTENDED BY ITS INSTALLATION. WE NOW WEAR UV SUNGLASSES IN ORDER TO TRY TO COMBAT THE GLARE. THIS MELTING DASHBOARD IS A SAFETY HAZARD! I'VE SENT/SPOKEN WITH TOYOTA AND ITS DEALERS AND THEY HAVE NOT AGREED REPAIR OR REPLACE MY MELTING DASHBOARD. DID I MENTION IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND HAS FURTHER DECREASED THE RE-SALE VALUE.
Jul 20, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE RMN DIAL FLUCTUATED UP AND DOWN, AND THE BRAKE AND ABS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Mar 08, 2017
WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING, BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT GET LIT AND SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING, ODOMETER IS JUMPING UP AND DOWN AND HEAT NEEDLE IS INTERMITTENTLY GOING NORMAL/COLD. THE MILEAGE METER IS NOT WORKING AND THIS ALL GOES AWAY WHEN THOSE LIGHTS EITHER RESET ON THEIR OWN OR SOME OTHER WAY NOT KNOWN TO ME HOW. WHILE DRIVING, NOT KNOWING HOW FAST THIS VEHICLE GOING IS VERY DANGEROUS, I AM A FEMALE AND I DRIVE MOST SO THE TIME DURING NIGHTS AND I AM VERY WORRY IF SOMETHING HAPPENS. I WENT FOR TOYOTA SERVICE AND THEY MENTIONED THAT THE ROOT CAUSE OF THIS SITUATION WAS THAT I DID NOT BRING MY CAR FOR MAINTENANCE WITH TOYOTA IN THE FIRST TWO YEARS WHICH IS NOT TRUE. I WANT TO KNOW IF TOYOTA IS NOT DOING SOMETHING ON THIS REGARDS, I DO NOT HAVE THAT QUANTITY OF MONEY TO CORRECT THE SITUATION AND THEY MENTIONED THAT IF IT IS NOT CORRECTED I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE BRAKES WILL FAIL. *TR
Mar 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, AND THE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE INDICATORS WERE STILL ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Aug 11, 2014
ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00 PM, WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, I NOTICED MY DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLUTTERING, AND THAT THE PANEL INSTRUMENTS WERE MOVING UP AND DOWN (SPECIFICALLY MY TACHOMETER AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE). MY SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT REGISTERING ANY SPEED, EVEN THOUGH I WAS DOING ABOUT 35 MPH, AND THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS WERE ON AND BRIGHT RED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER NEXT DAY, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND IT WOULD COST ME $2492.00, PLUS LABOR TO REPLACE THE ABS ACTUATOR. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT REGULAR BRAKING WOULD WORK, BUT THE ABS WOULD NOT. I LIKE MY TOYOTA CAMRY 2008. MY PRIOR 1996 CAMRY IS STILL RUNNING WELL, AND I ALSO LIKED IT. THAT'S WHY I BOUGHT THE 2008 MODEL. WHAT I DON'T LIKE A IS A CAR WITH UNDER PERFORMING, UNSAFE, FAULTY ENGINEERED OR SUBSTANDARD PARTS, WHICH MAY LEAD TO ACCIDENTS, LOSS OF LIFE AND CUSTOMER FRUSTRATION. *TR
May 11, 2014
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT CLASP RETAINER ON THE DRIVER SIDE FAILED TO RETRACT FROM THE HARNESS. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SEAT BELT CLASP RETAINER WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,360.
Jul 14, 2015
MY HUSBAND WAS PUTTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT AND IT WAS REALLY LOOSE AND FAILED TO RETRACT. WE WERE IN THE PARKING LOT OF WAL MART AND HE HAD TO GO WITHOUT WEARING A SEAT BELT DUE TO ITS FAILURE TO WORK PROPERLY. *TR
Dec 27, 2013
I WAS UNABLE TO INSERT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT INTO THE LATCH. REPEATED ATTEMPTS FAILED. FINALLY, I WAS ABLE TO LATCH THE BELT BY FIRST DEPRESSING THE RED LATCH RELEASE BUTTON AND THEN INSERTING THE SEAT BELT. SINCE THAT TIME THE SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER INSERT UNLESS THE RED RELEASE BUTTON IS PRESSED AND HELD DURING INSERTION. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 2007 AND THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *TR
Jun 07, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE SEAT BELT OUT FOR USE, IT LOCKED AT A CERTAIN POINT AND COULD NOT RETRACT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,118 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500.
Jun 02, 2008
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
4 complaints
THE VEHICLE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING ON HOT DAYS RESULTING IN A SHINY, MIRROR LIKE SURFACE THAT REFLECTS SUNLIGHT AND GLARES THE WINDSHIELD REDUCING VISIBILITY. THE MELTED DASHBOARD SURFACE IS VERY STICKY AND COULD AFFECT THE AIRBAG FUNCTIONALITY AS THE AIRBAG COVER COULD FUSE WITH THE SURROUNDING MELTED DASHBOARD SURFACE. I ALSO WONDER IF THE DASHBOARD IS RELEASING ANY TOXIC SUBSTANCES AS IT MELTS. *JS
Jul 29, 2014
DASHBOARD IS MELTING, VERY STICKY AND MAKES A REFLEXION ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. SUN VISOR DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT STAY UP,SUDDENLY FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY CAUSING EXTREMELLY DIFICULT TIME FOR DRIVING. BOTH ISSUES PUT THE LIFE OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS IN DANGER. *JS
Jul 29, 2014
MY CAR WAS PARKED OUTDOORS IN THE RAIN. THE INSIDE OF THE CAR WINDOWS WERE DRIPPING WITH MOISTURE. WHEN I DECIDED TO GO TO FOR A DRIVE, I REACHED BEHIND MY SEAT TO THE REAR FLOOR FOR MY PAPER TOWEL ROLL AND CLOTH TOWELS TO WIPE OFF THE WINDOWS AND THEY WERE SOAKED WITH WATER. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER SHIP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE FOUR SUNROOF DRAINS HAD NO HOSE CLAMPS ON THEM THE RIGHT REAR HOSE HAD COME LOOSE CAUSING A FLOOD IN MY REAR SEAT AREA. I HAD TO HAVE ALL CARPETS REPLACED AND HOSE CLAMPS ADDED TO PREVENT ANY FURTHER DAMAGE. IT COST $2467.57 TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE BECAUSE TOYOTA DID NOT REQUIRE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE 4 DRAIN HOSES FROM THE SUNROOF. I ASKED TOYOTA IF THEY WERE GOING TO NOTIFY OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND THEY INDICATED AN ANSWER OF, NO! I THINK THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO LET OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM. I HAVE ALL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS WITH TOYOTA IF YOU WANT COPIES. THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS INSURANCE RATES ARE SO HIGH. MY INSURANCE PAID FOR ALL EXCEPT $60.52 OF THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS. I HAVE AAA INSURANCE. PLEASE RESPOND!!! *TR
Apr 03, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE IS A GLARE IN THE REAR WINDOW THAT HINDERS THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS NOT A VEHICLE SAFETY DEFECT, BUT RATHER A DESIGN FLAW. THE CONTACT PURCHASED SOME BLACK FABRIC AND LAID IT ACROSS THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW, WHICH REMEDIED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000. UPDATED 6/16/08 *CN UPDATED
Jun 03, 2008
SEATS
3 complaints
HEATING AND COOLING FOR THE SEATS JUST STOPPED WORKING
Feb 10, 2021
I'VE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE MAY 2016 AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE UNTIL THIS MORNING WHEN I GOT IN MY CAR AND STARTED IT UP AND THEN TURNED ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED LEATHER SEAT. THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE SEAT SO I IMMEDIATELY TURNED IT OFF. THE SEAT HAD BEEN TURNED ON 1 MINUTE OR LESS. I STORE MY CAR IN MY GARAGE AT ALL TIMES AND THERE IS NOTHING UNDER MY SEAT THAT COULD BE KEEPING THE WARMER FROM WORKING CORRECTLY. I HAVEN'T NOTICED THAT SMELL WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT. I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SE.
Nov 22, 2016
THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS RECLINED AND WILL NOT ADJUST DUE TO A MECHANICAL DEFECT. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN JULY 2008 AND IT HAS 47,000. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY CHARGED WOULD BE $2,000 TO FIX THE SEAT. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION THROUGH THE INTERNET, I FOUND OUT THE SEATS FRAME IS HARD TO PURCHASE USED BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME. *TR
Jun 23, 2010
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
3 complaints
VEHICLE NOTED TO BURN A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF OIL DRIVING LESS THAN 1,200 MILES. CONTACTED TOYOTA WHO INDICATED THEY DID DO AN EXTENSION TO FIX THE ISSUE BUT I WAS TOO LATE. I NEVER RECEIVED THE NOTIFICATION TO LEARN THEY HAD AN OLD ADDRESS FOR ME. I AM NOW HAVING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE CANNOT AFFORD A NEW ONE AND HAVING TO PUT OIL IN EVERY 7-10 DAYS.
Mar 13, 2020
ENGINE OIL BURNING OFF WAY TO FAST. I HAVE TO ADD 1 QT EVERY 1,200 - 1,500 MILES. I TOOK MY CAT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND PASSED. BUT I DID NOTICE THAT THEY USE 5-20 OIL. WHICH I BELIEVE IS WHY IT PASSED. BECAUSE I USE 0-20 OIL, JUST LIKE MY OWNERS MANUAL SAYS. SO I'M NOT SURE.
Jun 15, 2017
I AM GETTING RUNNING OUT OF ENGINE OIL, I HAVE TALK TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAY TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE FACING SAME PROBLEM I AM RUNNING OUT OIL AS LOW IN JUST 1000 MILE AND I HAVE DIAGNOSE AND THEY COULD NOT FOUND ANY PROBLEM. CAR RUNNING OUT OF OIL AND MAKING BIG NOISE AND SCARE TO DRIVE VEHICLE, I NEED SOLUTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Jul 07, 2016
STEERING,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
I PURCHASED MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SE ON 8/18/2012. SEVERAL DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE I NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS EXCESSIVELY STICKY AND SHINY, SO MUCH SO THAT THE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. I THEN RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE MATTER, BUT NO ONE AT THE DEALERSHIP HAD ANY ANSWERS AND THEIR ONLY SOLUTION TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WAS TO SUGGEST THAT I PURCHASE A DASHBOARD COVER. *TR
Aug 31, 2014
THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAMRY SE BEGAN TO CRYSTALLIZE AND BECAME STICKY TO THE TOUCH. IT IS NOW SO STICKY THAT THE LEAST TOUCH AND NICK PULLS THE VINYL RIGHT OFF. IT IS SO SHINY THAT IT GIVES OFF A REFLECTION WHILE DRIVING. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING WHEN DRIVING AS IT SEEMS THAT SOMETHING IS IN YOUR EYES. THE GLARE MAKES FOR A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE YOUR JUDGMENT IS AFFECTED. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BY THE DEALER. I HAVE SEVERAL OTHERS WITH CAMRYS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 27, 2014
DRIVING ON BACK ROAD LATE AT NIGHT-CAR SUDDENLY VERIED TO LEFT HITTING ONCOMING CAR-THEN GOING INTO DITCH-COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR-WAS HAVING PROBLEMS PRIOR-AS CAR KEPT WANTING TO VEER TO RIGHT AND ACCELETOR SEEMED TO STICK FROM TIME TO TIME-CAR WAS TOTALED AND I SUFFERED FROM INJURIES.I WAS ONE MILE FROM MY HOME WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURED. I ALWAYS FELT LIKE CAR HAD HANDLING PROBLEMS-BUT WITH TOYDA,S QUALITY REPUTATION DID NOT THINK IT WAS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE. I HAVE A NEW TOYDA-STILL HAS TENDANCY TO ACCILER ATE FROM TIME TO TIME UNEXPECTEDLY-NO ACCIDENTS OR CLOSE CALLS.
Mar 24, 2010
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
3 complaints
I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AND HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE RPM SHOT UP TO 6 AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND WANTED TO LUNGE FORWARD. I HURRIED AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL LUCKILY I HAD A LITTLE SPACE IN FRONT OF ME OR ELSE I MAY HAVE HIT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD MY WIFE IN THE CAR WITH ME AND SHE WAS SCARED THOUGHT THAT WE WERE GOING TOO HAVE A ACCIDENT. *TR
Jun 26, 2013
THE WATER PUMP ON CAR HAS STARTED TO LEAK SPRAYING COOLANT OVER THE ORANGE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. ALSO IT CAN LEAD TO ENGINE OVERHEATING. ONE COMPLAINT HAS ALREADY BEEN FILED AT THIS WEBSITE BY ANOTHER CUSTOMER. TOYOTANATION.COM FORUM IS FILLED WITH HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS AND PICTURES OF SIMILAR NATURE AND PEOPLE HAVE EVEN POSTED PICTURES AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CHANGE THE WATER PUMP. I WISH TOYOTA WOULD HAVE SOME HONOR RESPECT FOR CUSTOMER SAFETY AND ACKNOWLEDGE THIS GRAVE PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 19, 2013
WHEN STATIONARY AT TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. WHEN A/C IS TURNED ON AND BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THE ENTIRE CAR IS DRASTICALLY SHAKING AN VIBRATING BEYOND CONTROLLABILITY. WHEN GEAR IS IN NEUTRAL THE HEAVY VIBRATION IS GONE AWAY. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT THIS IS AN NORMAL BEHAVIOR OF ALL CARS PAST 40,000 MILES. WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO LET THE VEHICLE LEARN MY DRIVING HABITS AGAIN SINCE THE NEW THROTTLE BODY COMPONENT WAS INSTALLED. ONCE THE UNIT WAS INSTALLED CORRECTLY AGAIN ENGINE LIGHTS KEPT COMING ON THUS RETURNING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. TOOK 3 ATTEMPTS TO COMPLETE THE ENGINE LITE ISSUE BUT THE VIOLENT SHAKING AND VIBRATION IS STILL GOING ON. *TR
Sep 07, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
SUDDEN ACCELERATION TWO TIMES IN THE SAME DAY. DEALER WENT OVER CAR SAID NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER SAID TO PUT FLOORMATS IN TO TRUNK. NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. NECK STRAIN RESULTED FROM INCIDENT. *TR
Jul 14, 2010
I PURCHASED MY CAMRY IN 2007 FROM CARSON TOYOTA IN LOS ANGELES. ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER PURCHASED MY VEHICLE I ALREADY STARTED EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY MOON ROOF. ON SOME OCCASIONS IT WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTEAD OF PUSHING THE CLOSE BUTTON, I HAD TO TAP IT TILL IT CLOSES COMPLETELY AND CAREFUL NOT TO OVER TAP OR IT WOULD OPEN ON ITS OWN AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM COMES AND GOES AND I'VE HAD THE DEALER CHECKED MY CAR BACK THEN. OVERALL, THEY GAVE ME A HARD TIME, FIRST RESPONSE I RECEIVED FROM THEIR MECHANIC WAS "THAT'S HOW IT IS" SO I ARGUED WITH HIM THAT YOU DON'T TAP A MOON ROOF BUTTON HOPING IT WOULD CLOSE PROPERLY. I ALSO SPOKE TO THE SALES AGENT WHO SOLD IT TO US AND JUST GAVE THE ANSWER "IT'S A MACHINE, SOMETIMES IT BREAKS DOWN" WHICH MADE ME UPSET AS I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR A WEEK BEFORE AND IF HE TOLD ME THAT THEN, I WOULD NOT HAVE SUNK $20,000 INTO IT IF IT WOULD START ACTING UP ON THE SECOND DAY! ANYWAY, THEY CHECKED MY MOONROOF AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND TOLD ME TO COME BACK NEXT WEEK IF IT STILL DIDN'T WORK. UNFORTUNATELY IT STOPPED AND IN THE PAST 2.8 YEARS THIS PROBLEM KEEPS SURFACING AND DISAPPEARING UP TO NOW. THEN AFTER LIVING WITH THIS DEFECT, I HAD THE UNFORTUNATE EXPERIENCE OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN MY GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK. I HAVE BAD BACK PROBLEMS BUT WITH SUDDEN PANIC WAS ABLE TO REACH DOWN AND GRAB THE CARPET TO LOOSEN THE PEDAL. SINCE THEN I HAVE NOT FELT SAFE IN MY CAR AND I'M AFRAID TO PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO HARD. I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE RECALL AS IT DOES NOT PREVENT THE ACCELERATIONS FROM HAPPENING AND IF I HIT MY BRAKES ON A BUSY STREET AND THE CAR DIES, I'M AFRAID OF GETTING HIT FROM BEHIND OR ON THE SIDE ESPECIALLY WITH MY SON IN THE CAR. TO SUMMARIZE: I'VE HAD AN ACCELERATION AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS TOYOTA. IF I MAY PUT IN A REQUEST, TOYOTA NEEDS TO TAKE BACK THIS CAR AND REFUND IT'S CURRENT WORTH AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL, SO THAT WE CAN PURCHASE A SAFER FAMILY CAR. *TR
Mar 03, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATES DURING ACCELERATION. THE FAILURE PREVENTS THE CONTACT FROM CHANGING LANES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GAIN SPEED. THE FAILURE HAS CAUSED NEAR CRASHES. THE DEALER INSTALLED NEW HARDWARE IN THE VEHICLE. THE REPAIR HELPED APPROXIMATELY 40%, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL HESITATES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,150 AND NOTICED THE FAILURE MILEAGE AT 100. THE CONSUMER STATED CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL THE THIRD TRY. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Nov 26, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
3 complaints
CAR : 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, 30K MILES STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY PROBLEM : UNINTENDED SUDDEN BRAKING AFTER TOYOTA'S RECALL DESCRIPTION: I AM OWNER OF 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. MY CAR EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION PROBLEM ONCE. LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER APPLIED RECALL TO FIX THIS ISSUE. NOW MY CAR APPLIES UNINTENDED BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN LAST 15 DAYS, EACH OF THE SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED BELOW 1) TRYING TO COAST TO STOP, CAR WAS GOING AT 50MPH, AS SOON AS I STEP FOOT OFF PEDAL, CAR SLOWED DRASTICALLY, BRAKE LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON BUT CAR REDUCE SPEED FROM 50MPH TO 35MPH AND KEPT ON REDUCING. NOTE THAT I NEVER PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL BUT BRAKES WERE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY TO WHEELS. THIS HAPPENED TWICE. 2) TRYING TO MERGE INTO FREEWAY, SPEED BETWEEN 45-50MPH & TRYING TO ACCELERATE, SUDDENLY LOST SPEED FROM 50 TO 40MPH IN MATTER OF 2 SECONDS, MY FOOT WAS ON ACCELERATOR ALL THE TIME. WE WERE ALMOST REAR ENDED BY VEHICLE FOLLOWING US, I REQUEST YOU TO LOOK INTO THIS CARS STOPPING BY THEMSELVES ARE EQUALLY AS BAD AS CARS ACCELERATING BY THEMSELVES. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED FIRST HAND WHEN WE WERE ALMOST REARENDED BY A CAR. KINDLY LOOK INTO THIS. *TR
Jun 16, 2010
ON 1/16/09 I REAR-ENDED A MERCEDES SUV AFTER ATTEMPTING TO STOP MY 08 TOYOTA CAMRY. I COULD NOT MAKE IT SLOW OR STOP, EVEN HAVING SUFFICIENT SPACE ON THE ROAD TO DO SO. AS A RESULT, I HAD SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF MY CAMRY, A $500 DEDUCTIBLE TO PAY AS WELL AS TWO WEEKS OF NOT HAVING THE CAR IN USE. I ALSO HAVE BEEN DOUBLY PENALIZED IN THE FACT THAT MY CAR INSURANCE HAS GONE UP. AT THE TIME, TOYOTA CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE AUTO, IT HAD TO BE DRIVER ERROR. I HAVE HAD ALL OF THE "RECALL" WORK DONE ON THE CAR. IT HAS STILL BEEN "RACING" IT'S OWN ENGINE WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS ETC. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE. I DID TRADE IT IN, BUT HAD TO SUFFER A LOSS OF $$ IN THE FACT THAT IT HAD LITTLE VALUE TO ANYONE. THE DEALER PLANS TO DUMP IT AS SOON AS THE TITLE COMES THRU. HE WILL NOT PUT IT ON HIS LOT FOR RESALE. I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THIS PROBLEM IS CONTINUING EVEN AFTER TOYOTA STATES THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. *TR
Mar 09, 2010
AFTER MY CAR HAD BEEN PARKED OUTSIDE IN THE COLD (DECEMBER IN MINNEAPOLIS) FOR THE DAY, I NOTICED THAT, AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS (I.E. CRAWLING), THE BRAKES ON MY CAR TOOK LONGER THAN NORMAL TO BRING THE CAR TO A HALT. DESPITE MOVING VERY SLOWLY, WHEN I PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR STILL CONTINUED MOVING FOR SEVERAL FEET BEFORE I FELT THE BRAKES ENGAGE. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT, SO I TRIED DOING THIS SEVERAL TIMES, EACH WITH THE SAME RESULT. I DROVE HOME ON THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, BUT I HAVE NOT NOTICED THE SAME ISSUE SINCE. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR, THE CHECK VSC SYSTEM, ABS ICON AND SOMETIMES THE BATTERY ICON APPEARED ON SCREEN. SHORTLY AFTER IT STARTS TO AFFECT THE ENTIRE CAR WHERE IT STARTS LOSING POWER IN THE CABIN AS WELL AS EXTERIOR OF THE CAR. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCE COUPLE OF BAD SHAKES FOLLOWED BY SPEED DECREASING, ODOMETER GOING HAYWIRE WHERE YOU ARE SPEEDING OR GIVING GAS BUT THE ODOMETER IS AT 0. FINALLY THE CAR COMES TO A STOP. IT ACTS TOTALLY WEIRD. IF YOU ARE TURN OFF THE CAR TO TURN IT ON AGAIN, THE CAR DOES NOT TURN ON. THERE IS NO IGNITION CLICKING AS WELL. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FIRST TIME, THE CLICKING OF STARTING THE ENGINE COULD BE HEARD. THE SECOND TIME, IT WAS AS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY DIED ALTHOUGH BATTERY STILL HAS POWER SINCE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS DO TURN ON. BOTH OF THE TIME THE ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS LUCKILY PULLED INTO A SIDE STREET AND NOT ON MAIN ROAD. THE SECOND TIME IT WAS CLOSE ENOUGH BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL ON TO THE SIDE STREET AND TO A PARKING SPACE. IN THE FIRST ATTEMPT, THE BATTERY WAS JUMPED AND TOOK OFF THE CABLE IN COUPLE OF MINUTES AND FINDING THE CAR DEAD. THIS WAS THOUGHT THAT THE BATTERY WAS BAD. SECOND TIME, NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED AND THE SIMILAR INCIDENT WAS EXPERIENCED. WHEN THE NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED, THE CAR WAS 'OK' FOR COUPLE OF DAYS BUT THE BATTERY ICON WOULD COME AND GO. WHEN THE ABOVE ISSUE WAS EXPERIENCED AGAIN AND THIS TIME ON THE NEW BATTERY, IT WAS JUMPED AND STAYED FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING AWAY. THE BATTERY ICON STILL COMES AND GOES AND IT IS NOT DUE TO THE BATTERY BEING LOSE. EVERYTHING IS TIGHTENED PROPERLY. THIS WAS NOT EXPERIENCED IN THE 10 YEARS OF OWNING THIS CAR. THERE ARE NO MAJOR ACCIDENTS ON THE CARS. THERE WAS NOTHING MINOR OR MAJOR HAPPENED TO THE CAR PRIOR TO THE INCIDENTS
May 23, 2018
TAKATA RECALL, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION OFF AND VSC LIGHT CAME ON. I LOOKING IT UP AND SAID ITS THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ANF THAT I NEED TO BRING IT IN TO THE DEALER. I ALSO LOOKED UP TO SEE IF A RECALL AND THERE WAS NONE, BUT SEEN OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLE THAT WE RE FOR THE SAME REASON. THE DEALER SAID MY CAR IN NOT ON RECALL AND I AM JUST WONDERING WHY. I HAVE ONLY 22,915 MILES ON IT AND I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HAPPENED
Mar 02, 2016
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
TAKATA RECALL: I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION ON JANUARY 27, 2018 WITH A JEEP RANGER IN MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. I WAS GETTING ON THE FREEWAY EXIT ROAD, THE POSTED SPEED WAS 65MPH AND HAD NO TIME TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT. AFTER MAKING CONTACT WITH THE JEEP MY CAR THEN WENT INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS IN MY CAMRY NEVER DEPLOYED. AND I HAVE SUFFERED FROM INJURIES AND SIGNIFICANT MEDIAL BILLS AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAGS FAILURE TO DEPLOY.
Feb 08, 2018
JUST FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAGS,, MY DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND WENT VERO BEACH TOYOTA AND THEY'RE NO HELP,, HOW CAN I GET HELP TO FIX THE AIRBAG AND IF POSSIBLE THE DASHBOARD
Oct 21, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
CHECK VSC SYSTEM ERROR, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY "!" LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN CAR WAS IDLE. BRAKES BECAME "SOFT". NEXT DAY, LIGHT WAS OFF UNTIL AFTER DRIVING A FEW MILES, AGAIN SAME LIGHTS CAME ON AND BRAKES BECAME SOFT AGAIN AT A STOP LIGHT
Apr 24, 2017
THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME AFTER AN OIL CHANGED MY DASH BOARD IS MELTING.
May 29, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REVVED ABNORMALLY AND ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. UPDATED 04/21/2016*LJ
Mar 04, 2016
I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY AND WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THIS MAKE MODEL AND YEAR CARS HAVE BEEN HAVING A EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT KNOW WHERE THE OIL IS GOING AND THAT I SHOULD WATCH THIS TO MAKE SURE I DO NOT RUN OUT OF OIL AND BURN UP THE ENGINE. I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THIS SINCE I TRAVEL ALMOST 100 MILES A DAY AND BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR SAFETY AND LONGEVITY NO MATTER HOW MANY MILES ARE INVOLVED. MY CHILDREN AND I COULD BE LEFT STRANDED WHICH IS A CONCERN IN THIS DAY AND AGE. FROM WHAT I AM TOLD THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE WHY IS THERE NO RECALL? KEEP IN MIND THIS IS THE SAME YEAR OF THE WHOLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RECALL. *TR
Apr 01, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT-LINE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS WHEN SUDDENLY "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" WARNING INDICATOR DISPLAYED. BRAKE LIGHT, BRAKE ICON AND ABS ICONS ALSO ILLUMINATED. ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER, SYSTEM RETURNED TO NORMAL WHILE STILL DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD. *TR
May 04, 2015
I HAD JUST BRAKE & WAS WAITING FOR THE SIGNAL TO TURN GREEN SUDDENLY THE CHECK VSC SYSTEM CAME UP ALONG WITH THE BRAKE ABS ,TRACTION CONTROL ALL LIGHT CAME UP . I REACHED HOME & PARKED THE CAR & SWITCHED IT OFF . TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR & IT WOULD NO START AGAIN . *TR
Jan 09, 2015
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VISOR FELL OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VISION AS ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND LEG INJURIES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. BOTH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. ...UPDATED 12-03-14 *BF
Sep 22, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. EVERYTIME HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. SECONDLY, HE NOTICED THAT THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WOULD NO LONGER GO ALL THE WAY DOWN WHEN THE CONTROL WAS PUSHED ONCE. HE CURRENTLY HAS TO KEEP HIS FINGER ON THE BUTTON IN ORDER FOR IT TO GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,020 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.
Oct 27, 2008
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
I HAVE A TOYOTA CAMRY 2008 WITH 31,500 MILES DASHBOARD ARE MELTY AND STICKY, MY CONCERN IS THIS AFFECT AIR BAGS ALSO THIS LOOKS LIKE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT DUE TO MANY COMPLAINS ON NETWORKS. I WENT TO A TOYOTA DEALER THEY'RE WILLING TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR LABOR. THAT'S IS TELLING YOU THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. I DECIDE TO FIXED BUT I TOLD THEM IS ANY RECALL COMES UP THEY WILL NEED TO REIMBURSE MY MONEY DUE TO THIS IS FACTORY DEFECT. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD WE ARE NOT SURE THIS AFFECT AIRBAGS AND SHINE REFLECT ON THE DASHBOARD CAN AFFECT YOUR VISION WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING. *TR
Aug 04, 2014
MY VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A VAN, THERE IS VERY HEAVY DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT, I AM SURPRISED TO NOTE THAT NO AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED, EVEN THOUGH THE LEFT FRONT IS TOTALED. *TR
Nov 26, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
I HAVE REALLY GOOD DRIVING RECORD WITH NO ACCIDENT & NOT EVEN 1 TICKET IN THE PAST 20 YEARS BEFORE THESE 2 ACCIDENTS & WE'VE HAD THE CAR FOR 6.5 YEARS. 1ST ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON 4/11/14 AT 9:14AM. TRAFFIC WAS BAD DURING THE MORNING RUSH HOUR SO ALL CARS WERE TRAVELLING SLOWLY. I WAS ON FWY 5 HEADING S TO THE FWY 55 S RAMP IN CA. MATRIX (1ST CAR) SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE ALL OTHER CARS WERE STILL MOVING FORWARD. EQUINOX (2ND CAR) STOPPED & I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HOWEVER, I DIDN'T FEEL THE CAR STOPPING AT ALL & I THOUGHT I HEARD THE ENGINE ROARING, BUT THEN THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY MY ILLUSION. SINCE THE DAMAGE WAS ONLY BUMPERS & HEADLIGHTS WE JUST LET INSURANCE HANDLED IT & MOVED ON WITH OUR LIFE. HOWEVER, I DID START DRIVING EXTRA CAREFULLY AFTER THIS INCIDENT. 2ND ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON 6/23/14 AT 8:40AM. AGAIN, TRAFFIC WAS BAD DURING MORNING RUSH HOUR. I WAS ON JAMBOREE IN IRVINE, CA HEADING TOWARDS NEWPORT BEACH. I WAS WAITING FOR THE RED LIGHT ON JAMBOREE AT THE 405 N BOUND EXIT INTERSECTION IN THE 2ND LANE FROM LEFT (TOTAL 4 LANES). THERE WERE ALREADY 2 ACCIDENTS AROUND THERE & LIGHT HAD JUST TURNED GREEN. ALL CARS WERE MOVING VERY SLOWLY DUE TO ACCIDENTS NEARBY. YUKON HAD ALREADY PULLED INTO THE INTERSECTION & SUDDENLY STOPPED. I WAS STILL BEHIND THE LINE WITH SOME DISTANCE & SLAMMED ON BRAKE IMMEDIATELY BUT DIDN'T FEEL THE CAR STOPPING UNTIL HITTING YUKON. I HEARD BRAKE SOUND AND ENGINE ROARING AGAIN WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS TIME THE ROARING SOUND WAS CLEAR COMPARE TO APRIL ACCIDENT. IT WAS AT OVER-PATH OF FWY 405 SO THE ROAD WAS A BIT GOING UPHILL. HYBRID DOES NOT START FAST AT ALL SO I AM SURE MY SPEED WAS VERY SLOW. CAR IS DETERMINED AS TOTALED BECAUSE ENGINE WENT UNDER YUKON'S SPARE TIRE HANGING IN THE BACK. TOYOTA SAID HYBRID HAS A BLACK BOX THAT RECORDS DATA. WANT TO GET ACCESS TO THE ENCRYPTED DATA IF POSSIBLE. *JS
Jul 08, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKE CALIPERS REPAIRED. AFTER THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE REPAIRED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ACCELERATION ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED DUE TO A FRACTURE IN THE WATER PUMP, ALSO CAUSING ALL OF THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Sep 20, 2012
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH INTO A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE SURGED ON AN INCLINE, CRASHED INTO A FENCE, AND ALSO CRASHED INTO A REAR SLIDING DOOR OF A HOUSE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS BEING TREATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000.
May 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A STOP WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER NECK WAS BRUISED FROM THE SEAT BELT WHEN THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,500. UPDATED 12/14/2011 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH GREAT SPEED, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE. UPDATED 04/28/11
Oct 04, 2010
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
THE CD PLAYER HAS PROBLEMS LOADING THE CD. EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO CD IN THE DRIVE - IT KEEPS SAYING READING CD, NOT ALLOWING THE CD IN. WE HAD THIS PROBLEM ONLY ABOUT 2YEARS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW. *TR
Dec 09, 2013
THE VISOR ON MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY BROKE. UP UNTIL NOW I HAD NO ISSUES WITH THE CAR EXCEPT THAT THE CD PLAYER ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. ENDED UP HAVING TO TAKE VISOR OFF; COULD NOT DRIVE WITH IT LIKE THAT. *TT
Aug 07, 2011
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
MY SUN VISORS ON BOTH SIDES HAVE MESSED UP AND NOW HAVE BOTH BEEN REPLACED. MY CD PLAYER ALSO STARTED MESSING UP EARLIER THIS YEAR. IT SAYS THERE'S A CD IN, BUT THERE'S NOT. YOU CAN'T LOAD A CD OR EJECT IT. THE SERVICE CENTER AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY DON'T SEE ANYTHING JAMMED IN THERE AND THAT I WOULD BE BETTER OFF REPLACING IT WITH AN AFTERMARKET STEREO SYSTEM B/C IT WOULD BE CHEAPER AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO SEND MY CAR OFF TO HAVE IT FIXED. HOPEFULLY, I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AND A RECALL WILL BE ISSUED! *TR
Aug 16, 2013
I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. FOR THE SECOND TIME THE DRIVERS SIDE VISOR HAS BROKEN AND FLOPS DOWN INTO MY FIELD OF VIEW. BOTH VISORS PREVIOUSLY BROKE AND WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BUT NOW THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THESE VISORS ARE DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY AND IT WILL COST $130 FOR THE VISOR WITH EXTRA COSTS FOR LABOR TO INSTALL IT. DRIVING MY CAR IS DANGEROUS NOW WITH THE VISOR HANGING DOWN IN THE WAY. TOYOTA NEEDS TO RECALL THE DEFECTIVE VISORS AND REPLACE THEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *KB
Aug 18, 2011
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
WHEN YOU DRIVE CAR FOR MORE THAN 20 - 30 MINUTES THE SHIFT SOLENOID LOCK GETS EXTREMELY HOT; THE HIGHER THE SPEED THE HOTTER IT GETS. I MENTIONED IT AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR IN. THE MECHANIC SAID IT DIDN'T GET HOT FOR HIM BUT HE DIDN'T DRIVE IT OVER 45 MPH AND ONLY FOR 10 - 15 MINUTES; BUT THEN HE OFFERED UP THE PART NAME, I.E., SHIFT SOLENOID LOCK. HE TOLD ME TO FOLLOW ALL THE RECALLS AND THAT I COULD FILE A COMPLAINT. *TR
Aug 09, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE THEN BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED TO THE SCENE TO ASSIST WITH EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. UPDATED 08/28/12* LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY WIRE CAUGHT FIRE.
Jul 09, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES APPROX EVERY 20,000 MILES. TYPE AND MAKE OF TIRE DO NOT SEEM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I HAVE ROTATED AND ALIGNED IT EVERY 5K MILES. TIRES GET WORN ON THE INSIDE VERY QUICKLY, NO ADJUSTMENT BY THE ALIGNMENT SHOPS SEEM TO MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE. *TR
Jun 09, 2013
I BOUGHT A NEW 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY IN NOV 2007, AT AROUND 50K MILES I HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND EXPERIENCED VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL . I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY NOTED THE STRUT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NOT SOON AFTER THAT REPAIR @ AROUND 80K MILES I EXPERIENCED THE SAME NOISE AND VIBRATION IN THE WHEEL AGAIN AND I TOOK IT TO A LES SCHWAB AUTO SHOP THEY LINKED THE PROBLEM TO THE STRUTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH CAUSED UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. AS THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AGAIN, THEY AGREED WITH THE ASSESSMENT FROM LES SCHWAB AND REPLACED THE STRUTS AGAIN AND THE WHEEL BEARING. THE DEALER AGREED THAT I SHOULD NOT BE REPLACING THE STRUTS AS OFTEN AS I WAS ON A RELATIVELY NEW VEHICLE. DEALER MENTIONED THAT IT IS A DEFECT AND TOYOTA (THE CORPORATION) IS AWARE OF IT AND THAT I SHOULD BE GETTING A LETTER IN THE MAIL TO THAT EFFECT. TO DATE ( 2/26/10) I HAVE RECEIVED NO SUCH LETTER. THE CONCERN IS THAT NHTSA HAS NOT YET GOTTEN TO THE BOTTOM OF ALL THE DEFECTS THAT ARE OUT THERE WITH THE CAMRY MODELS FOR THE YEARS THAT ARE NOW BEING RECALLED FOR ACCELERATOR ISSUES. WITH THE RECENT RECALL I HAD TO BRING MY CAMRY IN TO GET THE GAS PEDAL SHORTENED AND TO INSTALL THE SHIMMY TO PREVENT THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. PLEASE LOOK INTO THE ISSUE WITH THE STRUTS AS THE STRUT HOUSING SERVES AS A STRUCTURAL PART OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND IT CONNECTS THE UPPER STRUT BEARING TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT SO THAT THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY CAN THEN PIVOT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. STRUTS THEREFORE AFFECTS THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER AND MANEUVER THE VEHICLE SAFELY, I NOW SEE THAT THE COROLLA ARE BEING RECALLED FOR STEERING ISSUES, I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS NOT LIMITED TO ONLY THAT MODEL AS MY CAMRY HAD ISSUES WITH STEERING THAT WAS LINKED TO DEFECTIVE STRUTS. STRUTS SHOULD NOT WEAR OUT AS OFTEN AS MINE DID ON A NEW CAR. FOR THE SAFETY OF TOYOTA DRIVERS INVESTIGATE HOW MANY VEHICLES FROM 2007 TO 2010 HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH STRUTS. *TR
Feb 26, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVING ON I-94 HIGHWAY, TRIED TO OPEN MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW USING MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW SWITCH. THE SWITCH DID NOT WORK. ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER MY CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE AND I SAW THE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. I PULLED OVER AND AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES THE SMOKE STOPPED. THE WINDOW SWITCH FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOES NOT WORK NOW. *TR
Sep 05, 2012
BOTH (DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE) SUN VISORS ARE DEFECTIVE VIA DISCONNECT AND/OR INABILITY TO MOVE FROM WINDSHIELD VIEW (OCCURRING ONLY 3 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE NEW). ALSO, VEHICLES ELECTRICAL PLUG OUTLETS ALSO DO NOT WORK, AND HAVE NOT WORKED SINCE AFTER 3 YEARS OF VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW. SEARCHING ONLINE, IT APPEARS THAT BOTH ITEMS ARE EXTREMELY COMMON FOR 2007-2008 TOYOTA CAMRY OWNERS, WITH AT LEAST THOUSANDS PLEADING FOR A RECALL AS THE FIXES ARE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE, FOR AN ITEM THAT DOES NOT TYPICALLY BREAK WITH NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, AND IS OBVIOUSLY NOT DERIVED FROM WEAR AND TEAR. *TR
Feb 28, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND COMING TO A NEAR STOP, THE VEHICLE, A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY, SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN ACCORD, HOPPING THE CONCRETE CURB, ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE AS THE CAR CRASHED STRUCK AND PUSHED ALONG A TRASH BIN, THRU THICK BRUSH, A STEEL GATED FENCE AND EVENTUALLY STRIKING A TREE WHERE THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO REST. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKES AS IT TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET. THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO BOTH THE FLOOR MAT AND ACCELERATION PEDAL RECALLS WHICH WERE REPAIRED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2010. THIS INCIDENT WAS POST-RECALL REPAIR. SINCE THE INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND IS CURRENTLY BEING STORED BY AN AUTOBODY REPAIR FACILITY AND AWAITS INSPECTION BY NHTSA AND TOYOTA. *TR
May 04, 2010
MY CAR ACCELERATED FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS. I HAVE A CAMRY HYBRID WHICH WAS NOT RECALLED BUT FIXED ANYWAY. *TR
Mar 05, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *TR
Apr 09, 2010
I WAS DROPPING MY CHILDREN OFF AT SCHOOL WHEN MY CAMRY WENT FORWARD AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE AND MY CAR WENT DIRECTLY INTO A FIRE HYDRANT APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET AWAY. I WAS DRIVING AT A VERY SLOW RATE OF SPEED AS I APPROACHED TO TURN A CORNER BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED STRAIGHT AHEAD INTO THE HYDRANT. I DISLOCATED PART OF MY FOOT BECAUSE I WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD TO STOP THE CAR BUT IT WOULD NOT STOP. IT WAS AS IF I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR. THE BRAKES AND/OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DID NOT DO ANYTHING. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DID NOT ACTIVATE. WE HAD THE CAR REPAIRED AT OUR EXPENSE BUT WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL AT THAT TIME AND DID NOT HAVE THE ACCELERATOR LOOKED AT. I WAS TOLD AT OUR LAST MAINTENANCE APPOINTMENT THAT THE FLOOR MAT IN MY CAR WAS SECURED BUT THAT THE CAR WOULD BE RECALLED. I BELIEVE IT WAS REPORTED TO THE POLICE WHEN I WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM BUT I DO NOT KNOW IF THEY MADE A REPORT. *TR
Feb 18, 2010
VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED 40 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT THE GAS BEING ENGAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERYTIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE A PADDING WAS PLACED ON THE BRAKE. THE DRIVER ALSO STATED THAT THE VISOR CONSTANTLY FELL DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4380.-TS
Mar 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE SUFFERED DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE FRONT END. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE VEHICLE SURGING OWN ITS OWN BEFORE THE CRASH NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN IT'S IDLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER DID NOT FIND A PROBLEM THROUGH THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 05/20/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS TO PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO DECREASE THE VIBRATION. UPDATED 09/28/10
Feb 24, 2010
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the Power Steering, Service Vehicle, Traction Control, and ABS warning lights illuminated, and the speedometer failed to display the speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the sensors for the front wheels had failed. The contact purchased and replaced the sensors; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
Oct 08, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
ABS light on, Brake warning light on, difficult to brake, Air Conditioner malfunctioning and seems connected to this issue.
Jul 22, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ABS/VSC actuator pump failure and with the abs alarm on causing constant drain to the system needing jump every time or to disconnect 12v every time parked. Dealer diagnosed wrong last year stating 12v battery needed replacement. I did the $500. It did NOT fix the problem. Now dealer states actuator pump failure - replace/fix price approx $4,000. I asked for diagnostic readouts to prove to me that they have it right this time. (I'm over 50 hours into this ABS failure) he refused and would not agree to refund my money if I would go ahead with their advised repair. My car has only 116,000 miles on it! I've checked around & it seems that my model should be part of recall/repair. I've gotten nothing written from Toyota when I have inquired in writing. Extremely dangerous, this failure!
Jan 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
Brake actuator failure is too common in this vehicle. Needs to be an open warranty without limitation. This is a safety issue Toyota should be handling. On June 25, 2014, Toyota initiated a Warranty Enhancement Program (ZE1) to extend warranty coverage for the brake actuator assembly and skid control ECU/brake pedal stroke sensor in certain MY 2007 to 2011 Toyota Camry hybrid vehicles. Toyota's program covers repairs related to two conditions: internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator assembly; and overly sensitive monitoring logic for the Brake Pedal Stroke Sensor. Melting dash is ridiculous as well. I can only imagine what kind of cancer I will be getting from inhaling the noxious fumes from the melting dash.
Feb 02, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
CAR LURCHES FORWARD AFTER TOUCHING AN ICE PATCH AND SCARILY WANTS TO SPEED AHEAD. EVEN IN MY DRIVEWAY, IT SUDDENLY BEGINS TO SPEED FORWARD OR BACKWARD WHEN IT MERELY TOUCHES A SHEET OF ICE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN AREAS WHERE THERE ARE PEDESTRIANS BECAUSE THE CAR SUDDENLY SEEMS OUT OF CONTROL. MY SOLUTION IS TO GO AS SLOWLY AS POSSIBLE UNTIL I AM ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A DEALER ON A NONICY DAY.
Dec 22, 2020
VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V491000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PUMPING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AND OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Nov 06, 2020
SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE DRIVER SEAT HAS A TEAR IN IT AND THERE ARE ONLY 120,000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT TORN ON A CRACK IN THE LEATHER ON THE SEAT. ALSO - THE DASH HAS CRACKS ALL THROUGH IT BUT WE HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. IS THAT TRUE? THE DASH SURFACE IS STICKY AND HARD TO CLEAN.
Aug 02, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE AC DOES NOT BLOW COLD AIR AT ALL. THE ECO BUTTON DOESN'T WORK. WHEN PRESSED, THE CAR STALLS. THIS WAS WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. TOO AFRAID TO TRY WHILE DRIVING. VISIBILITY IS POOR. I'VE REPLACED THE BRAKES NUMEROUS SINCE ACHIEVING OWNERSHIP.
Jul 10, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AS THE GEAR SHIFT WAS PUT IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE SPED UP RAPIDLY, OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR ENDED UP ABOUT 200' TO THE REAR THROUGH THE PARKING LOT, OVER 3 CONCRETE BUMPS AND ENDED UP ON A GRASSY AREA. NO ONE WAS HURT - LUCKILY. WAS THERE NOT A RECALL BY TOYOTA ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO OF 400,000 SIMILAR VEHICLES BECAUSE THE ENGINES WENT RACING OUT OF CONTROL? MANY DEATHS AND ACCIDENTS ATTRIBUTED TO IT? MY VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE AS HAVING AN ACTIVE RECALL.
Dec 27, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE ON THE DRIVE WAY AND AT 4AM ON 12/4/19 WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO GO TO WORK I REALIZED THE DASHBOARD HAD EXPLODED. NO SIGNS OF A BREAK IN BECAUSE THE CAR WAS LOCKED. I AM NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES SINCE I GOT THIS CAR AND OUT OF A SUDDEN THE DASHBOARD JUST EXPLODES. WHAT IF THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING? I AM CONCERN ABOUT ALL OTHER OWNERS OF SAME YEAR AND MODEL WHO ARE AT RISK OF SUCH EXPLOSION.
Dec 05, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
EXPERIENCE INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION OF 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CAR WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY. I TRY TO BREAKS BUT THE CAR CONTINUED UNTIL IT HIT A MEDIUM. THIS WAS A FRONT ON COLLISION. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS TOTALED
Mar 14, 2019
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND MEATY AND I'VE BEEN CALLING EVERY TOYOTA BECAUSE I KNOW THIS IS A RECALL AND THEY BEEN TELLING ME THAT THEY CAN'T HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM THEY SAID THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT 1,500$ I WILL GET ON CONTACT WITH THE TV NEWS AND LET THEM KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON WITH TOYOTA I REALLY LOVE TOYOTA BUT AT THIS POINT I'M REALLY UPSET WITH THIS.
Mar 08, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ABS LIGHTS COMES ON, BRAKES LIGHTS COME ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THE MILAGE HAND STOP WORKING AND THE AIR WONT GET COLD WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
Sep 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND TOLD ME THAT THE CAR WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. WHEN I DROVE IT, IT SHOOK BUT WAS NOT TOO BAD. I THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE BALANCING ISSUE. THEN IT HAPPENED. I WAS DRIVING ONE DAY ON THE FREEWAY, THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND THE ABS WAS ACTIVATED! I STOPPED THE CAR ON THE ROAD AND I COULD SMELL THE BRAKE SMOKE. THE THE LAST STRAW, I'M DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND THE BRAKES SEIZED I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHO TOLD ME THE BRAKE ACTUATOR WAS THE CAUSE AND IT WAS COMMON FOR THE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL BUT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THE COST OF REPAIR WAS $3K. THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR SOMETHING THAT IS "COMMON". AFTER HAVING MY CAR FOR 3 DAYS, TOYOTA AGREED TO PAY HALF OF THE COSTS, SO IT STILL COST $1500 TO REPAIR, PLUS $100 FOR A BRAKE JOB, THOUGH I HAD A BRAKE JOB 6 MONTHS OLD! LIKE MANY MANY OTHERS, OUR 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HAS AND CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE MAJOR ISSUES AFFECTING THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BRAKES ABS ACTIVATING ON ITS OWN, BRAKES SEIZING, PREMATURE BRAKE PAD/ROTOR WEAR, DASHBOARD LIGHTS NOT WORKING, CAR MATS, BRAKE PEDAL, SUN VISORS, DASH BOARD MELTING, MOTOR MOUNT BREAKING FOR NO REASON, DASHBOARD GAUGES NOT WORKING (SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER/FUEL/TEMPERATURE ETC), CRUISE CONTROL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHERE IT TURNS OFF BY ITSELF, DOOR PANELS COMING LOOSE, SPEAKERS STOP WORKING PROPERLY. I COULD GO ON, BUT I THINK YOU GET THE PICTURE. THOUGH WE'VE ENJOYED OWNING TOYOTAS IN THE PAST, WE'VE OWNED THIS ONE FOR ALMOST THIS ONE FOR ALMOST 11 YEARS. AND THOUGH WE'RE LOOKING TO GET A NEW CAR SOON, I'M FAIRLY CERTAIN THAT BECAUSE OF THE ISSUES AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THE CORPORATE TREATMENT BY TOYOTA REGARDING ISSUES WITH THEIR PRODUCT, THIS MAY OUR LAST ONE. THE NHTSA SHOULD ENCOURAGE TOYOTA TO DO WHATEVER IS NECESSARY TO FIX THESE ISSUES BEFORE THEY BECOME FATAL.
Jul 11, 2018
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
STICKY DASHBOARD CAUSING SERIOUS LIGHT REFLECTION WHEN DRIVING AND ENGINE BURNING LOTS OF OIL. HAVE TO KEEP UP WITH TOPPING ENGINE OIL OFTEN EVEN THOUGH OIL CHANGE NOT DUE
Jun 11, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
"TOYOTA PISTON RING RECALL"I HAVE NOT RECIEVE A NOTICE THAT A RECALL FOR 2008 CAMRY, WHICH I PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 2017. I HAVE DRIVEN IT ONLY 6,000 MILES AND HAVE CHANGED THE OIL TWICE. BOTH TIMES, I REALIZED THAT THE AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE CAR WAS ABNORMALLY LOW. I RECENTLY GOT AN OIL CHANGE AT VALVOLINE STORE, ABOUT 1200 MILES AGO, ON MARCH 15, 2018. IT IS ALREADY DANGEROUSLY LOW, AFTER DRIVING IN A NORMAL FASHION, 10 DAYS LATER. I AM NOW AWARE THAT A RECALL HAS OCCURRED FOR MILLIONS OF TOYOTAS HAVING THE IMPROPER PISTON RINGS INSTALLED. SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR DURING THIS RECALL PERIOD, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE ISSUE RESOLVED BY TOYOTA BEARING ALL OF THE COSTS TO REPAIR IT. THIS ONGOING PROBLEM WILL PROVE TO BE FATAL TO THE ENGINE IN MY CAT AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN, SHOULD THE ENGINE SEIZE, OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTION, WHILE I AM DRIVING IT. I HAVE VISITED AND ADDRESSED MY ISSUE WITH MY LOCAL, COPELAND TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THEY DENY ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH 2 REPRESENTATIVES AT TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS WHOM ALSO DENY THAT TOYOTA HAS ANY RESPONSIBILITY. THERE ARE STILL MILLIONS OF CARS BY THUS MAKER, OUT ON THE ROAD, DRIVEN EVERYDAY WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANOTHER AUTHORITY , WHAT I AM TO DO ABOUT GETTING TOYOTA TO FIX MY CAR.
Mar 27, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE NOTICED EXCEESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION SINCE 2015 IS 2016 AND HAVE GONE THROUGH NUMEROUS REPAIRS ONLY TO STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE LATEST ESTIMATE IS FOR AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT BECAUSE AFTER ALL OF THIS TIME ONE GUY ACTUALLY NOTICED THAT THE OIL WAS LITERALLY BURNING UP RIGHT AFTER HE CHANGED THE OIL. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT WITH A TODDLER FOR HOURS, AS WELL AS NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE CAR AT TIMES. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED MY CAR RANDOMLY SHAKING AND SMOKING IN TRAFFIC, AFTER WHICH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. MY CAR HAS BEEN STATIONARY FOR WEEKS AT A TIME, MOST RECENTLY THIS PAST WEEK AFTER I WAS UNABLE TO FIND OUT WHO COULD FIX IT AND NOT KEEP RIPPING ME OFF. TO FIND OUT THERE WAS KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ISSUE BY TOYOTA AND NOTHING WAS SENT TO ME SAYS A LOT ABOUT HOW THE LIVES OF THEIR CUSTOMERS, AND/OR THEIR CUSTOMER FAMILY AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, ARE ACTUALLY VALUED. THE NUMBER OF CAMRY'S MANUFACTURED AND SOLD TO UNKNOWINGLY TRUSTING CONSUMERS IS BOTH SHOCKING AND SCARY.
Mar 11, 2018
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE DOORS ARE POWERED
Feb 13, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
IN MARCH OF 2015, WHILE LEAVING MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT PARKING LOT THE FLOOR MAT APPARENTLY INTERFERED WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING THE CAR TO SPEED UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, HITTING A FIRE HYDRANT HEAD ON. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. AFTER THE CAR WAS TOTALED, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THIS ISSUE SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. A LETTER FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY INDICATED THAT I WAS NOT AT FAULT AT CAUSING THE ACCIDENT BUT RATHER THE ACCIDENT WAS THE RESULT OF ONE OR MORE RECALLS WITH REGARD TO BRAKING CONCERNS: IN THE LETTER MY INSURANCE COMPANY REFERENCED A RECALL NOTICE; NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V017000. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA REGARDING THIS MATTER; HOWEVER M REQUESTS HAVE GONE UNANSWERED OR HAVE BEEN IGNORED. WHEN MY CAR WAS TOTALED MY INSURANCE PAID THE FAIR MARKET VALUE TO THE LENDER WHICH ENDED UP CREATING A DEFICIENCY. I'M STRUGGLING TRY TO PAY FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE AS WELL AS PAYING THE DEFICIENCY.
Dec 25, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HORN WOULD SOUND INDEPENDENTLY WHEN MAKING RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS. ALSO, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER (WESTCHESTER TOYOTA SALES, 2167 CENTRAL PARK AVE, YONKERS, NY, 10710) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKET WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG WERE PROPERLY INTACT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE CONTACT FELT THAT HE WAS NOT AT FAULT AND A CRASH DID NOT OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, AND THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 158,000.
Dec 06, 2017
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THIS IS LIFE OF CAR NEW 2008 T0 2017 LESS THAN 20000 MILES CLUTCH HAD TO BE REPLACED ALL ENGINE WIRES REPLACED BRAKES RUSTED OUT SUN VISOR KEPT FALLING DOWN
Jul 10, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
MY CAR HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED NOT EVEN A MONTH AFTER BUYING OFF THE LOT
Jun 28, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
IN JULY 2016 I BEGAN TO NOTICE MY CAR WAS STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN IT'S POWER. WHEN I DROVE THE CAR AND STEPPED ON THE GAS IN WASN'T GETTING MUCH POWER. WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT WOULD STALL WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE OFF AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY WORKED ON MY CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THEY WERE ABLE TO GET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OF AND REMEDY THE PROBLEM BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. IN DECEMBER 2016 I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS LOSING POWER AND THE CAR WOULD STALL WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP, IT WAS RIGHT AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO TOYOTA FOR SERVICING AND THEY HAD A DIFFICULT TIME DETERMINING THE CAUSE BUT CAME TO A CONCLUSION THAT IT WAS A SENSOR CODE. I FOLLOWED THEIR ADVICE FOR SERVICING AND PAID FOR THE THE SENSOR CODE TO BE REPLACED. NOW WE'RE HERE IN MARCH 2017 AND I'M HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE SAME PATTERN WHERE THE CAR STRUGGLES TO GAIN POWER AND WHEN I DRIVE TO TO STOP IN TRAFFIC THE CAR BEGINS TO STALL. IT IS RIGHT AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I RETURNED TO TOYOTA FOR THE PROBLEM BUT HEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. MY CAR IS BEING RETURNED WITHOUT A CAUSE.
Mar 14, 2017
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DURING AN ACCIDENT IN NOVEMBER OF 2015 I RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE AIRBAG NOT INFLATING OR THE SEATBELT ENGAGING. I SPOKE WITH THE BODY SHOP AS TO WHY NEITHER SYSTEM WORKED AS DESIGNED, THEY COULD NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION. THEY BELIEVED THAT THE SENSORS WERE COMPRESSED TO ENGAGE THE AIR BAGS BUT IT DID NOT ENGAGE. THEY ALSO NOTED THAT WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES THE SEATBELTS SHOULD HAVE LOCKED WHICH WOULD HAVE KEPT ME STATIONARY INSTEAD OF ALLOW ME TO HIT THE DRIVER DOOR JAM ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. BOTH VEHICLES WERE IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE THAT HIT ME MADE A LEFT TURN INTO MY FRONT LEFT QUARTER PANEL DAMAGING THE ENTIRE PANEL AND PART OF THE FRONT DRIVER DOOR.
Mar 01, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TOYOTA DEALER HAS CONDUCTED 3 SEPARATE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS ON MY CAR. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD MY CAR "PASSED" AND DID NOT MEET THEIR REQUIREMENTS FOR EXCESS OIL CONSUMPTION. I CAN ONLY GO 1200-1800 MILES BEFORE I AM WARNED THAT MY OIL IS LOW. WE RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT AT APPROXIMATELY 1200 MILES AFTER MY LAST OIL CHANGE, MY CAR WAS REGISTERING "0" OIL. TOYOTA, WHILE KNOWING THEY HAVE A PROBLEM, ARE NOT HELPING ME AS A TOYOTA OWNER. I AM WARNED OF LOW OIL WHEN I BRAKE OR TURN. IN A SEPARATE INCIDENCE, I RECENTLY SPENT OVER $2500 ON THE BRAKE ACTUATOR AND WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH I READ ABOUT CAMRYS HAVING THIS PROBLEM, IT DID NOT INVOLVE THE NON-HYBRID CAMRY. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN I WAS WARNED BY THE CAR OF THE PROBLEM.
Feb 09, 2017
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 2AZ-FE ENGINE THAT BEGAN USING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL AFTER ABOUT 120K MILES. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME IT WAS NORMAL TO NEED TO ADD OIL EVERY 1000 MILES OR SO. HOWEVER IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGED THIS ISSUE ON AUGUST 11, 2011 WITH TSB #0094-11.
Dec 31, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AROUND 2011. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO ACCELERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY EIGHT TIMES. THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED IN ORDER FOR THE SPEEDOMETER TO WORK. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS THE STATE EMISSIONS TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000. UPDATED 10/05/16*LJ *TR
Aug 23, 2016
SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. UPON MAKING A TURN, THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR CHIMED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE OIL WAS ROUTINELY MAINTAINED, BUT THE PRESSURE CONTINUED TO BE LOW. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE OIL PRESSURE WAS LOW. THE DEALER PROVIDED AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR LONGER THAN THREE MONTHS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED AND WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE AND THE ENGINE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. ...UPDATED 12/14/16 *BF *TR
Aug 11, 2016
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE CRASH HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT ON MARCH 19TH, 2016. I HAD ENTERED INTO THE PARKING SPOT, BY TURNING RIGHT. THE CAR HAD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD REVVING NOISE AND BEFORE I COULD EVEN REACT TO IT, THE CAR HAD JUMPED ON TO THE WALKWAY OF THE BUILDING. SINCE I HAD STOPPED, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND EVEN THOUGH I WAS PRESSING ON IT REALLY HARD, THE CAR DIDN'T STOP. IT SLOWED DOWN A LITTLE BIT FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND, BUT THEN ACCELERATED ITSELF AGAIN, JUMPED AHEAD ONCE MORE, WENT THROUGH THE AWNING OF A BUSINESS SUITE IN THE BUILDING AND HIT A LIGHT POST. THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. AS, I HAD TURNED RIGHT TO ENTER INTO THE PARKING SPOT, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STILL TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND THE CAR TURNED RIGHT AND WENT PARALLEL TO THE CINDER BLOCK WALL OF THE BUILDING, INSTEAD OF GOING STRAIGHT AND HITTING THE WALL, WHICH COULD HAVE TURNED FATAL FOR ME AND MY CHILD. THIS VEHICAL HAD BEEN RECALLED EARLIER. I HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA IN EARLY 2010 FOR "POTENTIAL FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL (SAFETY RECALL 90L)" AND HAD IT REPAIRED IN MAY 2010, FROM A LOCAL TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER.
Jun 22, 2016
PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE GAUGES AND METERS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYED INCORRECT READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,480.
Apr 15, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE A/C EMITTED HOT AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Oct 26, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE THIS VEHICLE IN THE DASHBOARD THE RPM KEEP ON FLAPPING UP AND DOWN , SPEEDOMETER STAYED STILL IN THE LOWER POSITION , THE A/C KEEP ON TURN ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON
Jul 18, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WHILE DRIVING AND THE RPMS INCREASED TO 600,000. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST ACCELERATION WHILE DOWNSHIFTING AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED FOR PREMATURE OIL CONSUMPTION; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CONTACT ALSO ADVISED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE DASHBOARD WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 336,822.
Jun 17, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY SHORTED OUT. AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED, THE LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE WHILE TRAVELING AND CAUSED A LOSS OF VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Apr 29, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
CAR HAS ABS,BRAKE WARNING,VSC,AND MASTER BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS COULD BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS.
Feb 26, 2015
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
2008 CAMRY HYBRID STOPPED AT A GAS STATION WITH CAR WAS IN PARK. NO ONE IN CAR, CAR CAME OUT OF PARK, ROLLED OUT OF STATION, ACROSS FIRST 2 LANES, THEN MEDIAN, THEN 2 ADDITIONAL LANES AND ENDED UP IN A TREE IN/NEAR A SCHOOL YARD/PROPERTY. TOYOTA HAD ENGINEER REVIEW IN EARLY SEPT. TOYOTA WROTE LETTER IN JANUARY THAT THEY REFUSE TO FURTHER EVALUATE OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLISION. AN INSURANCE AGENT AT MY CARRIER HAD EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUE BUT HER DAMAGE WAS BELOW HER DEDUCTIBLE AND SHE JUST HAD IT REPAIRED WITHOUT TELLING TOYOTA. *TR
Jan 19, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
MY DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING FOR THE LAST 2 MONTH AND NOW IS A STICKY AND HAS AN AWFUL GLARE THAT IS MAKING DRIVING VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME. THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING UNDER THE SUN. *TR
Dec 08, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
LOSS OF CONTROL OR STABILITY DUE TO MULTIPLE PROBLEMS CREATED BY FAULTY AND WEAK INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE ELECTRIC ASSIST RACK AND PINION. THE FAULTY ELECTRIC ASSIST RACK AND PINION CAUSES UNDETECTABLE MICRO-VIBRATIONS THAT LEADS TO CHAFFING OF THE FRONT TIRES, IT ALSO LEADS TO UNEVEN TREAD WEAR TO THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT TIRES WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF TRACTION AT ALL SPEEDS WITHOUT IMPLICATION OF THE WEAR. THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM DOES NOT COME TO YOUR ATTENTION WITH ANY WARNING OR IMPLICATIONS UNTIL THE INEVITABLE HAPPENS (WHICH COULD BE A FATAL ACCIDENT). WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OR SUBURBAN STREET THAT ALLOWS SPEEDS IN ACCESS OF 45+MPH IS WHERE THE PROBLEM IS AT THE HIGHEST RISK CAUSING A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO SWAYING OF THE TIRES BECAUSE OF THE FAULTY ELECTRIC ASSIST RACK AND PINION, CHAFFING OF THE TIRES, AND UNEVEN WEAR OF THE TIRES. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FAULT THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU ARE AWARE OF HOW DANGEROUS IT CAN BE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE WITHOUT BRAKE PADS, THIS IS THE EQUIVALENT OF DRIVING A VEHICLE WITHOUT FINGERS. *TR
Nov 19, 2014
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
STARTED SMOKING, AND PULLED CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. THEN CAMRY WAS ON FIRE. THE WHOLE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE CAR IS TOTALED. IT IS NOT WORTH ANYTHING. NOTHING CAN BE SALVAGED AT ALL THE INSIDE OF CAR WAS BURNT. NOW I DON'T HAVE A CAR. THE INSURANCE MIGHT NOT COVER THE CAR. *TR
Oct 10, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
OVERNIGHT MY 2008 CAMRY SOLARA DASHBOARD HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS AND HAS BECOME TACKY AND SHINY. THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT CONTINUES TO PROGRESS TO CURRENT DATE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT CAUSES A GLARE WHEN SUN IS IN DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OR SUN IS BELOW 70 DEGREE PLANE TO REFLECT OFF THE DASH SURFACE. POLARIZED SUNGLASSES DEFER SOME OF THE GLARE. THERE IS A SAFETY CONCERNED WITH THE CRACKS EXPANDING AND CHANGING AND THE GUMMY SURFACE BLENDING AROUND AIRBAG LOCATION WHICH WILL PREVENT PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. TOYOTA USA AND DEALER WILL REPAIR AT MY COST WITH A VERY NOMINAL COST ADJUSTMENT ABOUT 20% FOR REPLACING THE DASH SURFACE. THE CAR IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE, ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT AT WORK OR RESIDENCE. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF TOYOTA CARS OR PERHAPS TENS OF THOUSANDS WITH THE SAME ISSUE OVER MULTIPLE MANUFACTURER YEARS. THE DEFECT BECOMES AN ISSUE SHORTLY AFTER THE CARS PASS THE WARRANTY PERIOD. *TR
Oct 07, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
CAMRY IS HIT BY A PICK UP TRUCK ON THE LEFT PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSING THE CAMRY TO LOSE CONTROL AND ROTATE MORE THAN 360 DEGREES ON THE ROAD BUT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS, EVEN THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I CALLED TOYOTA AND ASKED BY THE SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD INSPECT IT BUT THEY WILL BE CHARGING ME $99 TO CHECK WHY THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I WAS OBVIOUSLY DISTRAUGHT OVER THE FACT THAT THEY WILL CHARGE ME FIRST BEFORE THEY CAN LOOK AT A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE ABOUT MY VEHICLE AND THE PERSON WE TALKED TO JUST BASICALLY ASKED ME TO CALL BACK IF I WANTED THEM TO LOOK INTO IT AND HUNG UP. *TR
Oct 03, 2014
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
12/28/13 - ELSRODE AVE. BALTIMORE, MD 21214, SIDE STREET NEXT TO OUR HOUSE. [XXX] , WIFE, WAS PARALLEL PARKING THIS VEHICLE DRIVING IN REVERSE. VEHICLE HAD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. BRAKES DID NOT WORK. VEHICLE WENT UP A SET OF CEMENT STEPS AND STOPPED FOR A SECOND, BUT THEN ACCELERATED IN DRIVE DOWN STEPS INTO STREET. AGAIN BRAKES DID NOT WORK. [XXX] DROVE VEHICLE INTO AN ALLEY AND HIT A STONE WALL WHERE IT STOPPED. ENGINE WAS SMOKING. IN REVERSE AND IN DRIVE, [XXX] HAD HER FEET ON THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THIS WAS WITNESSED BY HER SON, [XXX], WHO WAS THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. [XXX]. SUFFERED FRACTURED RIBS AND BRUISED LEGS. PASSENGER, [XXX] , WAS NOT INJURED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. TOYOTA INSPECTED VEHICLE ON 2/24/14 WHO SAID " BASED ON OUR INSPECTION OF YOUR VEHICLE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NOT THE RESULT OF ANY TYPE OF MANUFACTURING OR DESIGN DEFECT". INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Sep 09, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
OUR FAMILY OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA WHICH WE LOVE SO THAT MADE US BUY A CAMRY IN 2008 BIG MISTAKE! EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN 08' HAD NOTHING BUT MECHANICAL ISSUES AND AS OF DATE 6 RECALLS AND COUNTING. A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEH THEY REPLACED MY AXLE, BRAKES AND THEN THAT'S WHEN THE RECALLS STARTING COMING IN. FROM MY VISORS FALLING TO NOW THE WINDOW RECALLS. MY FRONT DASHBOARD IS NASTY STICKY NO MATTER HOW I CLEAN IT IT'S GROSS THE STICKY WON'T GO AWAY AND THE ARMS RESTS ON THE DRIVER DOOR AND PASSENGER SIDES ARE BOTH ROTTEN FROM THE INSIDE THEIR CRACKED AND BROKEN. I DON'T USE ARM RESTS SO THEY SHOULDN'T BE! THE TOP CEILING CLOTH IN MY CAR FELL DOWN THE 4TH MONTH I HAD MY VEHICLE SO MY FATHER SPRAY GLUED IT (HOW SAD IS THAT!). THIS WAS MY FIRST CAR I PURCHASED BRAND NEW SO GOING THRU THIS AFTER COMPLAINTS AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY STILL DIDN'T DO ANYTHING. I'M SO UPSET I HAVE NO WORDS LEFT TO SAY ABOUT THIS VEHICLE I'M DRIVING A CRAP CAR THAT'S FALLING APART FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED IT. THANK YOU TOYOTA!!!!! UNLESS THEY TAKE CARE OF MY CAR SITUATION I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND TOYOTA TO ANYONE NOR BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA IT'S SAD!!! *TR
Sep 04, 2014
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
DASH BOARD IS EXTREMELY STICKY AND SHINY CAUSING DRIVING VISIBILITY TO BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Sep 02, 2014
VISIBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING AT APPROX. 40-44K MILES. MY BELTS/WATER PUMP BROKE/CRACKED AT APPROX 50K MILES. THE MECHANIC SAID THE WATER PUMP, IF IT EVER BROKE AT ALL, SHOULDN'T BREAK TILL MIN. 100K MILES. I AM ABOUT TO TAKE THE CAMRY TO A MECHANIC TO CHECK ENGINE RACING AND GRINDING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR. THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT WITH AWFUL VISIBILITY. I'VE SPENT MANY THOUSANDS ON THIS CAR BEFORE IT REACH 50K MILES. *TR
Aug 29, 2014
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
IN SUMMER OF 2013, POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED ON 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. CAR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, TURN AND PARK BUT HAD TO BE DRIVEN, THOUGH UNSAFE TO DRIVE, FOR 3 DAYS WHILE PUMP WAS ORDERED AND REPLACED. IN THE WEEK BEFORE THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE BURNING OIL AND HAD TO BE REBUILT. DURING THIS SAME MONTH (AUGUST, 2013), THE GAS COVER COULD NOT BE OPENED TO REFILL THE GAS TANK WHILE OUT OF TOWN, REQUIRING A TEMPORARY CABLE FIX BY AN OUT-OF-TOWN DEALER. IN THE SUMMER OF 2014, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTUATOR FAILED, ALSO CAUSING LOSS OF SPEEDOMETER, TEMPERATURE AND TACHOMETER FUNCTIONS. ABS ACTUATOR PART WAS ORDERED AND REPLACED. THEN A WEEK LATER, THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MULTIPLE TIMES), LEAKING WHEN BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED. THESE ARE JUST THE MAJOR SAFETY FAILURES OF THIS 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY, WHICH HAS HAD OTHER PROBLEMS, PURCHASED NEW IN 2007 AND MAINTAINED BY THE SAME DEALER. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE OR RELIABLE TO DRIVE. *TR
Aug 26, 2014
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAVE 2008 CAMRY AND HAVE HAD A MELTING DASHBOARD FOR FEW YEARS. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE MELTED SURFACE REFLECTS SUNLIGHT ONTO THE WINDSHIELD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH THE GLARE. IN ADDITION THE MELTED DASHBOARD COULD FUSE WITH THE AIRBAG COVER AND CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION. I QUESTION WHAT KIND OF CHEMICALS MAY BE RELEASED IN THE AIR AS WELL. *JS
Jul 29, 2014
STEERING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL AND WAS NOT RESPONDING TO THE STEERING. IT STARTED SWAYING AND HIT THE CEMENT BARRIER ON THE LEFT. THIS LOOKS LIKE A INTERNAL CAR FAILURE. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR SINCE 2008 AND HAD BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. IT IS COMPLETELY UP TO DATE WITH THE MAINTENANCE AND OIL CHANGE ETC. *TR
Jul 21, 2014
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON AND IMMEDIATE THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS TRAVELING A CITY STREET IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (DEWEY BLVD). FORTUNATELY THE STREET IS FAIRLY LEVEL AND I WASN'T ON A HILL. I LOSS POWER TO THE BRAKE, STEERING AND EVERYTHING AS EVERYTHING WAS DEAD. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A CURB PUTTING ALL MY EFFORT TO STOP THE CAR. I TRIED STARTING AND MOVED ABOUT 10 FEET BEFORE EVERYTHING WENT DEAD AGAIN. I DID NOT MOVE IT FURTHER I CALLED FOR A TOW (AAA) AND THE INITIAL DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS DEAD. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO ALSO SAID THAT THIS ALTERNATOR WAS DEAD AND IT WAS REPLACED. I TOLD HIM WHERE IT HAPPENED AND HE SAID I WAS LUCKY THAT I WASN'T ON THE FREEWAY. *TR
May 20, 2014
STEERING,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN PULLING INTO A GRAVEL PARKING SPACE AT LESS THAN 5MPH. CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE, JUMPED A CONCRETE PARKING STOP, BECAME PARTIALLY AIRBORNE ON THE RIGHT SIDE , COMING DOWN IN A DEPRESSION AFTER 25 FT. BRAKE WAS FULLY DEPRESSED THROUGH EVENT. VISUAL INSPECTION AND MANUAL CHECK AFTER INCIDENT SHOWED NOTHING IMPEDING EITHER GAS PEDAL OR BRAKE. MATS FIRMLY ATTACHED. WE HAVE PHOTOS OF THE ACCELERATION TRACKS AND THE DITCH WHERE IT LANDED. DAMAGE TO FASCIA, BUMPER, AIR DAM. ALIGNMENT, POSSIBLE TIRE DAMAGE. EST. $800 - $1200. OUR COMPLAINT IS CAR SAT AT DEALER FOR 2 MONTHS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE OUTCOME WAS THAT NOTHING WAS RECORDED ON THE BLACK BOX AND VEHICLE PASSED INSPECTIONS ON A LIFT. THEREFORE EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ISSUE TOYOTA WILL DO NOTHING. RECOMMENDATION FROM BOTH CONSUMER REPORTS AND EDMUNDS IS A BRAKE OVERRIDE SHOULD BE INSTALLED. WHEN THIS WAS MENTIONED THEY SAID NO THE CAR DOESN'T NEED IT. ONE OF OUR COMPLAINTS IS TOYOTA MOTOR SALES U.S.A. TOOK 2 MONTHS TO RESOLVE THIS. THEY DIDN'T RETURN PHONE CALLS OR NOTIFY THE DEALER OF ANY RESULTS. DEALER STATED TOYOTA WOULDN'T LET THEM WORK ON THE CAR AND IT WAS LISTED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. DURING THIS 2 MONTHS WE HAD TO RENT A CAR OUT OF POCKET (INSURANCE PAID 2 WEEKS). OVER $1000. BOTH MY WIFE AND I FEEL VERY LUCKY THIS INCIDENT DIDN'T HAPPEN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY OR NEXT TO A SOLID WALL. IF IT HAD THERE WAS A GOOD CHANCE WE COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED AND THE DAMAGE MUCH WORSE. DEALING WITH BOTH THE DEALER AND TOYOTA U.S.A. WAS FRUSTRATING AND POINTLESS. WE HAVE PICKED UP THE CAR AND ARE CONSIDERING TRADING IT IN BUT ARE SHOCKED TO FIND IN 2 YEARS IT HAS DEPRECATED BY $8000! THIS HAS BEEN A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE AND A MONETARY LOSS AS WELL. TO AT LEAST GET THE BRAKE OVERRIDE WOULD BE SOME SATISFACTION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 16, 2014
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY BRAKES FAILED THE FIRST TIME ON 1/29/14 ON MY WAY TO WORK. LUCKILY, I WASN'T GOING TOO FAST, WHICH ALLOWED ME TO SAFELY PULL OVER ONTO ONE OF THE SIDE STREETS. MY CAR DISPLAYED THE ERROR MESSAGE: "CHECK VSC SYSTEM." I CALLED AAA, AND ONE OF THEIR TOW TRUCK DRIVERS SUGGESTED THAT RATHER THAN TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, I USE A DIFFERENT PLACE (WHICH HE CLAIMED WAS AAA APPROVED; IT WASN'T). NEARLY $500 LATER ($472.94 TO BE EXACT), MY CAR SEEMED FINE FOR ABOUT A MONTH. THEN ON 2/26/14, THIS TIME WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, MY BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. I GOT THE SAME MESSAGE AS BEFORE: "CHECK VSC SYSTEM." THIS TIME, I ASKED TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. SUPPOSEDLY, NOBODY AT THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF A RECALL FOR THIS SYSTEMATIC PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THAT 59 OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED FOR THIS VERY ISSUE. THAT'S ONLY THROUGH JANUARY; I CAN IMAGINE HOW MANY OTHER TIMES THIS HAPPENED THAT WERE NOT REPORTED. I ATE THE COST (THIS TIME UPWARDS OF $3,800) TO HAVE THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SUSPENSION CONTROL (VSC) UNIT COMPLETELY REPLACED. THIS MORNING, 4/21/14, I TURNED ON MY CAR & WAS GREETED WITH THAT OLD FAMILIAR MESSAGE: "CHECK VSC SYSTEM." I'M AFRAID TO TRY DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK IN THIS CONDITION, AND MEANWHILE I'VE SUNK OVER $4,000 INTO "REPAIRS" THAT DO NOT SEEM TO LAST. I ALWAYS THOUGHT TOYOTAS WERE SUCH GOOD, RELIABLE CARS. HOWEVER, I'M NOT SURE IF I WOULD BUY ANOTHER ONE AT THIS RATE. MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 100K MILES AND I'M EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS HEADACHE. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE TOYOTA ACTUALLY STEPS UP & ISSUES A RECALL?? *TR
Apr 21, 2014
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
CHECK VSC SYSTEM WARNING AND BRAKE AND OTHER WARNING LIGHTS LIGHTING UP ON DASHBOARD. DIFFICULTY BRAKING WITH LURCHING FORWARD WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. NEEDED TO PUMP ON BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. *TR
Feb 14, 2014
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DECEMBER 21, 2013. I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE FROM A LARGE PARKING LOT, FOOT ON THE BRAKE ALMOST STOPPED; ENGINE ROARED AND I CATAPULTED OVER THE PARKING CURB INTO AND THROUGH SOME BUSHES AND OUT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BUSHES ANGLING RIGHT AND INTO THE STREET. I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP AND PARK AT THE CURB APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FEET DOWN THE STREET. NO INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANY OTHER PERSON. OVER $5,000 DAMAGE TO CAR EXTERIOR EXTENSIVE SCRATCHES, BACK BUMPER CAME OFF; SOME UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE, DETAILS UNKNOWN TO ME. STILL IN BODY SHOP AS OF THE AFTERNOON OF JANUARY 8, 2014. *TR
Jan 08, 2014
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
A NOISE IS COMING FROM THE SUNROOF THAT SOUNDS LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY OR GOING AROUND A CORNER OR OVER A BUMP. I HAVE OWNED 3 TOYOTAS AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO FRUSTRATED AS I AM WITH OWNING THIS TOYOTA 2008 CAMRY. FROM THE BEGINNING THE CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES THAT CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, THE SUNVISORS FALLING, THE REAR WHEEL BEARING TO BE REPLACED AND NOW THE SUNROOF. I'M TAKING TIME TO WRITE THIS BECAUSE I WANT OWNERS OF TOYOTA TO BE AWARE OF HOW POORLY TOYOTA IS HANDLING THESE PROBLEM. TOYOTA HAS STALLED TAKING ACTION SO THAT WHEN THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT THAN IS THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. SHAME ON TOYOTA. INSTEAD OF SPENDING SO MUCH TIME IN LEARNING HOW TO AVOID DOING THE RIGHT THING THEY SHOULD CONCENTRATE ON DOING THE RESPONSIBLE THING. TOYOTA YOU LOST A LOYAL CUSTOMER. SINCERELY *TR
Jul 12, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
MY VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS WOBBLING AROUND AND WOULD GET IN MY WAY OF DRIVING NUMEROUS TIMES. ONE DAY THE ENTIRE VISOR FINALLY JUST FELL OFF AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS MY PASSENGER SIDE VISOR DID THE SAME THING. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL, IT IMPAIRS YOUR DRIVING WHEN THE VISOR STARTS MALFUNCTIONING AND IF THE SUN IS OUT AND THERE IS NOW NOW VISOR, THE GLARE COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SEEING SOMEONE OR ANOTHER VEHICLE. TOYOTA NEEDS TO STEP UP AND COVER THIS ISSUE. *TR
May 16, 2013
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
THE TRUNK LATCH RELEASE BUTTON OVERING HAS BECOME STICKY AND GOOEY MAKING THE LOCK RELEASE BUTTON INOPERABLE. *TR
Dec 01, 2012
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO SLIP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT REMAIN IN AN UPWARD POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE VISOR CLIP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD COVER HALF OF THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Oct 10, 2012
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
FRONT BUMPER IS TOO LOW TO ROAD, WHICH CAUSES BUMPER COVER TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH PARKING SPACE TIRE STOPS, WHICH THEN POPS BUMPER COVER LOOSE FROM HOLDING CLIPS, WHICH CAUSES BUMPER COVER TO FLAP, DRAG, OR COME OFF WHEN GOING DOWN ROAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN 8 MONTHS. *TR
Mar 07, 2012
VISIBILITY,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN VISOR WOULD FALL DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, BLOCKING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER WOULD ACT ERRATIC. THEY WOULD RETURN TO NORMAL WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED. UPDATED 03/08/12 UPDATED04/18/12*BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW SUN VISOR FROM THE DEALER AND HAD THEM TO INSTALL IT. UPDATED 06/04/12
Feb 14, 2012
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE PASSENGER SUNVISOR BEGAN TO HANG DOWN SLIGHTLY AND THEN IT DROPPED ALL THE WAY DOWN AND WOULDN'T GO BACK UP AT ALL. WE TRIED EVERYTHING TO FIX IT BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE PASSENGER CAN'T EVEN LOOK FORWARD AT CERTAIN TIMES OF THE DAY DUE TO THE SUN RIGHT IN THEIR EYES. RECENTLY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUNVISOR HAS NOW DONE THE SAME THING. IT IS HANGING DOWN IN THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER AND CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS. WE HAVE TO DRIVE HOLDING IT UP WITH OUR HANDS JUST SO WE CAN SEE OUT OF THE DRIVERS WINDOW TO DRIVE. I RESEARCHED ONLINE TO SEE IF THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM TO OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS AND WAS ASTONISHED AT HOW MANY COMPLAINTS THERE WERE REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. WHEN I SAW HOW MANY OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM, I DECIDED TO FILE A COMPLAINT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS FOR SO MANY. *TT
Jan 29, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHILE TURNING THE TOYOTA STEERING WHEEL, I CAN NOTICE A SEVERE CLICKING OR THUMPING SOUND FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IT APPEARS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION OR THE STRUTS. I TOOK MY TOYOTA TO GET IT CHECK OUT A FEW MONTHS BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THEY INDICATED THE STRUTS WERE LEAKING. ONE STRUT WAS SEVERELY LEAKING SO THEY REPLACED IT. THE OTHER STRUT WAS ALSO LEAKING BUT NOT AS SEVERE SO IT WAS NOT REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE STEERING COLUMN HAS THE AFOREMENTIONED NOISE AND I KNOW, THROUGH INTERNET SEARCHES, THAT MANY OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. IT'S LIKELY A MASS DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED AT ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE IS SEVERELY INJURED. MY WIFE USES THE CAR TO TAKE MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL SO I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
Sep 18, 2011
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE FROM 40 MPH, A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE TRANSMISSION JERKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT STRUTS WERE LEAKING OIL. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOT A FAILURE WITHIN THE STRUTS AND THE JERK IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS DUE TO THE WAY HE WAS DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,200.
Jul 19, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES ACCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO TIRE BLOW OUT AND BRAKE FAILURE *TGW
Jun 29, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ALL FOUR TIRES RIMS(WHEELS) RUSTING *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEAL WOULD STICK AT TIMES AND THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. *JB
Feb 01, 2011
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
COPY OF LTR TO TOYOTA RE POTENTIAL STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDALS IN HIS 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE RADIATOR EXPLODED. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A DEFECT. ALSO, THE FRONT STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMERS WIFE NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE IDLED, COLD AIR REPLACED HOT AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE WATER PUMP. *JB
Dec 23, 2010
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM OF THE 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SE SEEMS TO BE FAULTY. THE CAR SUDDENLY SHOOK VIOLENTLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN MY WIFE REACHED A SPEED OF 45MPH. THEN THE CAR DROVE INTO A DITCH. WHEN SHE PUSHED THE BRAKES, THE CAR TURNED OVER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED,BUT NONE OF THE 6 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
Dec 19, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
DRIVEN ON E. FORDHAM ROAD IN THE BRONX, NY THE VEHICLE IN FRONT HAS A SADDEN STOP, I PUSH THE BRAKE AND NO RESPOND ON TIME, SO I HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND THE AIR BAG NO DEPLOYED. *TR
Nov 24, 2010
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
2008 TOYOTA SOLARA CONVERTIBLE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER, MAP LIGHT AND JERKING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR WIDOW DEFOGGER WAS NOT WORKING AND WOULD NOT CLEAR FOG OR FROST FROM THE REAR WINDOW. ALSO, THE MAP LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT AND WOULD NOT ALWAYS COME ON WHEN OPENING THE DOOR LOCKS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER STATED THE REAR DEFOGGER WAS INSPECTED AND CHECK AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THEY ALSO STATED THE DEFOGGER WAS DESIGNED ONLY TO REMOVE FOR FROM THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW AND NOT FROST OR SNOW FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOW. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE ENTIRE ROOF WOULD HAVE TO REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE DEFOGGER. AFTER THE ROOF WAS REPLACED THE PROBLEM WITH THE REAR DEFOGGER HAD BEEN RESOLVED, REGARDING THE JERKING PROBLEM, THE DEALER STATED THAT TOYOTA TRANSMISSION WERE RECENTLY MODIFIED AND THE JERKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. WAS NORMAL. *JB UPDATED 05/12/10.*JB
May 05, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY, WHEN STARTING MY AUTO, THE ENGINE RACES FOR APPX. 30 SECONDS, THEN GOES DOWN. ALSO IN THE LAST 5 WEEKS I HAVE NOTICE THAT THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD THEN GOES BACK TO THE SPEND I HAVE IT ON. I AM VERY NERVOUS DRIVING THIS CAR, THIS PROBLEM JUST STARTED HAPPENING ABOUT 5 OR 6 WEEKS AGO, AT FIRST I THOUGHT I WAS JUST THINKING IT WAS HAPPENING, BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING MORE FREQUENT. I HAVE TO DRIVE IT, IT IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE, SO DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS HAVE TO BE KEEP, FEAR OR NOT, I HOPE IT DOES NOT GO SPEEDING AN NOT STOP, MY MOTHER IS 82 A VERY AFRAID TO GET INTO THE CAR, BUT WE HAVE TO GO PLACES. WE LIVE ON ROADS WITH INCLINES. VERY STEEP HILLS, ONE HAS A STOP SIGN AT THE FOOT OF IT, BUT SO FAR IT DOES STOP. IT MAKES A LOUD ENGINE NOISE. LIKE A GRINDING OF THE ENGINE, AT FIRST THE BRAKES HESITATE STOPPING BUT I PUSH REALLY HARD ON THEM AND THEY STOP IT. I TOOK IT IN FOR AN INSPECTION STICKER AN THEY SAID IT PASSED. I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT AT THIS TIME. *TR
Apr 05, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR RECALL 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL). HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH WHEN ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 93,000. UPDATED 05/11/10. *LJ
Apr 02, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
2008 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE TRYING TO STOP. HE STATES THE VEHICLE DID NOT SEEM TO SLOW DOWN AND THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED THE ABS DID NOT ACTIVATE AS IT WAS DESIGNED. WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE, HE NOTICED A LACK OF PULSING . HE QUICKLY RELEASED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND RE-APPLIED PRESSURE TO NO AVAIL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF TRUCK. THE CONSUMER STATED THE OTHER VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY DUE TO TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND THE ROADS WERE SLICK. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *JB
Mar 29, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY TOYOTA CAMRY PEDAL WAS IN THE STICKING POSITION AND WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE THE BRAKES WOULD NOT DO THEIR JOB AND I COULDN'T STOP UNTIL I BUMPED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, I HAD EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION A FEW TIME OVER THE LAST TWO AND HALF YEARS WITH THIS CAR, BUT NEVER ANY STICKING OR BREAK FAILURE.
Mar 25, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT AND COMMENTS ON RECALL NOTICE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS WAS FLAWED. THERE WAS SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO MOISTURE.
Mar 19, 2010
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
I HAVE RECEIVED 2 FLOORMAT RECALL NOTICES FROM TOYOTA. IN THEIR 2ND FLOORMAT RECALL NOTICE, TOYOTA STATES "AS AN ADDITIONAL MEASURE INDEPENDENT OF THE VEHICLE-BASED RECALL REMEDY, TOYOTA WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED OVERRIDE SYSTEM IN YOUR VEHICLE TO PROVIDE AN EXTRA MEASURE OF CONFIDENCE. THIS SYSTEM WILL CUT ENGINE POWER IN CASE OF SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF BOTH ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS AT CERTAIN SPEEDS AND DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS INSTALLATION WILL ALSO BE CONDUCTED AT NO CHARGE TO YOU." MY DEALER HAS ADVISED ME THAT I HAVE THE PROPER FLOORMAT AND IT IS PROPERLY INSTALLED THEREFORE HE CANNOT INSTALL ONLY THE OVERRIDE SYSTEM. HE STATES ALL 3 MODIFICATIONS MUST BE DONE. AS TOYOTA'S RECALL NOTICE CLEARLY STATES THE OVERRIDE SYSTEM WILL BE INSTALLED "INDEPENDENT...." THIS EXTRA MEASURE OF CONFIDENCE SHOULD BE AFFORDED TO ME AND THE OVERRIDE SYSTEM SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN MY 2008 CAMRY LE. REQUEST YOUR ASSISTANCE. *TR
Mar 16, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
11 DAYS AGO THE MARINA TOYOTA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED BOTH TOYOTA RECALL REPAIRS ON MY 2008 CAMRY. ON MARCH 10, AROUND 0519 AM, I WAS STARTING TO PARK MY CAR AT THE GYM. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW INTO THE PARKING STALL. THE MOMENT THAT I APPLIED THE BRAKES; THE ENGINE STARTED TO RACE; THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD; THE BRAKES WERE USELESS IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE; AND I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A PARKED JEEP CHEROKE; THE JEEP INTURN COLLIDED WITH A PARKED SUBARU OUTBACK. MY VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WE ARE WAITING FOR TOYOTA'S TECHNICIANS TO EXAMINE THE CAR. I AM VERY THANKFUL TO GOD THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED OR KILLED IN THIS INCIDENT. HOWEVER, I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT MY CAMRY IS UNSAFE AND I WILL NEVER DRIVE IT AGAIN. I HAVE WRITTEN THE VEHICLE OFF AS A TOTAL LOSS. SINCE I AM A JEHOVA WITNESS, I CANNOT SELL THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEN I WOULD BE BLOOD-GUILTY IF ANYONE WAS INJURED OR KILLED BY THE VEHICLE. I AM A ELECTRICAL ENGINEER WITH A MASTERS DEGREE IN ELECTRONICS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS. I HAVE 32 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN SYSTEMATICALLY SOLVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (PARTICULARLY INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES). IN MY CASE, GIVEN THE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF MULTIPLE SYSTEMS (ENGINE RPM CONTROL, BRAKING AND STEERING), THE CAUSE IS DEFINITELY ELECTRICAL , NOT MECHANICAL. MY EXPERIENCE WITH COMPUTER CONTROLS STRONGLY SUGGESTS THAT THE KEY HARDWARE INVOLVED IS THE ON-BOARD CPU. THEREFORE, IN MY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING OPINION, TOYOTA HAS NOT DETERMINED THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM.
Mar 12, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
IN APPROX APR 2009 I EXPERIENCE ACCELERATE PEDAL , I WENT TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN EASING ON BRAKE BECAUSE I WAS COMING TO A INTERSECTION AND COULD NOT STOP AND TRIED TO PUSH ON BRAKE THAT DID NOT WORK HAD TO SWITCH TO NEUTRAL BECAUSE BRAKE WAS NOT WORKING I WAS ON DRY LAND AND IT WAS LIKE I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHEN I TOOK IT TO HAVE OIL CHANGED NO ONE SAID ANYTHING AND IT WAS LIKE OH WELL. *TR
Mar 04, 2010
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HAD PROBLEMS FROM THE DAY THAT I PURCHASED IT. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND ALSO CONTACTED TOYOTA MOTOR SALES U.S.A. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR DISPUTE SETTLEMENT WAS CALLED BY THE TOYOTA MOTOR SALES U.S.A. AND THEY ALSO DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THE CAR. THE CAR RACES UNEXPECTEDLY AND LURCHES FORWARD IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I AM AFRAID THAT THE CAR IS GOING TO CRASH INTO SOMETHING OR SOMEONE. I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS TO THE ABOVE SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. THE DEALER KEPT MY CAR FOR 8 DAYS ON ONE OF MY VISITS TO THEIR REPAIR SHOP AND TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. NOW THAT THE TOYOTA PROBLEM HAS BEEN MADE PUBLIC, I HOPE THAT MY COMPLAINT WILL NOT BE DISMISSED AS BEFORE. I TRIED TO ASK TOYOTA TO BUY BACK MY CAR, I NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR ONLY HAD 16 MILES ON IT. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP? I KEPT ALL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE TOYOTA AND THE NCDS SINCE THE TIME I FIRST FILED MY COMPLAINTS WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 16, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ON SEPT 25, 2007 WE PURCHASED FOR MY WIFE A NEW 2008 CAMRY HYBRID AT LONGO TOYOTA, EL MONTE, CA. SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS (DEAD STARTER BATTERY FROM HEADLIGHTS STAYING ON OR COMING ON AFTER PARKING, CAR NOT DECELERATING WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF ACCELERATOR, ODD THINGS WITH AUTO DOOR LOCKS) THE FIRST MONTH, AND WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALER THEY TALKED US INTO ATTENDING A NEW OWNERS MEETING, SO WE COULD BECOME MORE FAMILIAR WITH THE CAR. WHEN WE BROUGHT THESE THINGS UP DURING THE MEETING, MOST OF IT WAS EXCUSED AS BEING UNFAMILIAR WITH THE CAR FEATURES, ALTHOUGH THEY TOOK THE CAMRY AND AFTER 15 MINUTES TOLD US NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. A SUPPOSED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS REP STATED TO ME, "THE LITTLE WOMAN ISN'T THAT TECHO, IS SHE"? A MONTH LATER SHE WAS STOPPED GOING TO WORK IN THE EARLY MORNING BY CHP, FOR DRIVING WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS BEING ON, BUT WAS NOT TICKETED BECAUSE THE OFFICER WITNESSED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS ON. (WE STILL NOTICE THE HEADLIGHT DOING ODD THINGS, AND THE SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION, NOT THE AUTI POSITION). BACK TO THE DEALER, NO PROBLEM FOUND. EARLY NOVEMBER 2009 WE RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA A "POTENTIAL FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN (INTERM NOTICE)" WHICH STATED "WE WILL NOTIFY YOU AGAIN AS SOON AS A CAMPAIGN REMEDY IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR VEHICLE". WE HAVE HEARD NOTHING SINCE THAT TIME, EXCEPT FOR A SEALED OVERSIZED BUSINESS ENVELOPE LAST WEEK, WHICH WAS NOT ABOUT A FIX TO THE VEHICLE PROBLEMS, BUT SALES MATERIALS ON THE NEW 5TH GENERATION 4RUNNER. TOYOTA IS STILL NOT OWNING UP TO ALL THE DEFECTS IN THE CAMRY HYBRID. *TR
Feb 13, 2010
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
MY TOYOTA DOORS LOCK BY THEMSELVES. I CAN BE SITTING IN THE GARAGE AND THE LOCKS JUST CLICK AND LOCKS, THEM I HAVE TO GO INSIDE THE HOUSE TO GET THE KEYS TO UNLOCK THE CAR DOORS. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK. I NEVER MENTION THIS TO MY ROOMMATE UNTIL THIS MONTH FEBRUARY. HE WAS WASHING MY CAR AND HE TOLD ME ON TUES FEB 9TH THAT MY DOORS JUST LOCKED BY THEMSELVES HE SAID I'M GLADE I HAD YOUR CAR KEYS IN MY PANT POCKET. I TOLD HIM I'M GLADE IT HAPPEN TO YOU NOW I KNOW I AM NOT CRAZY. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALER HERE IN STOCKTON CALIFORNIA AND THEY TOLD ME IT DID LOCK ON THE. SO I AM TAKING IT AGAIN ON 2/13/10 AND THIS TIME I AM GOING TO MAKE THEM WRITE DOWN WHY I BROUGHT IT IN. *TR
Feb 12, 2010
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY AND HAVE HAD A FEW SERIOUS PROBLEMS THAT WERE NEVER RECOGNIZED BY THE TOYOTA DEALER WHICH I ALWAYS SERVICED THE CAR. THEY RANGE FROM SMALL TO SERIOUS. FRONT STRUTS SEEM TO BE LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID, I ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT A STEERING PROBLEM TO THE DEALER, THEY INSPECTED THE CAR AND TOLD ME THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THE STEERING ISSUE WAS VERY APPARENT, AND NOW HAS GOTTEN WORSE. WHEN CORNERING AT LOW OR HIGHER SPEEDS THE CAR SEEMS TO SKIP, AND CONTROLLING THE CAR GETS MUCH MORE DIFFICULT, WHICH BECOMES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME. THERE WHERE SERVICE BULLETINS AVAILABLE FOR THESE ISSUES BUT YET MY CAR WAS NEVER REPAIRED. ANOTHER ISSUE I HAVE NOTICED HAS BEEN WITH BRAKING, THE CAR WILL VIBRATE DRAMATICALLY ONCE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN CUT 5 MONTHS AGO. THE CAR HAS NEW TIRES AND HAS BEEN ALIGNED IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS AS REQUESTED BY THE TOYOTA DEALER, YET THE STEERING PROBLEMS PERSIST. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING THIS CAR, IN BACK OF MY MIND I FEEL LIKE SOMETHING SERIOUS MIGHT HAPPEN EVERY TIME I GET IN THIS CAR AND DRIVE IT. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE DRIVING THIS CAR. *TR
Feb 11, 2010
TIRES,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID I HAVE 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. IT IS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE ON SNOW. THE CAR SKID A LOT ON SNOW AND BRAKES ARE NOT VERY EFFICIENT ON SNOW. MY CAR HAS SKIDDED SEVERAL TIMES AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT ME AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. I REPORTED THE MATTER TO TOYOTA ON THEIR WEBSITE ON NOV. 26, 2009. TOYOTA RESPONDED BACK ON DEC. 3RD VIA EMAIL SAYING THAT THEY HAVE OPENED A FILE (#0912105992/ INCIDENT: 091126-000277) AND A CASE MANAGER WILL CONTACT ME. TILL DATE NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME. I SPOKE TO GO TOYOTA, CENTENNIAL COLORADO BASED TOYOTA DEALER PERSONNEL AND HE SAID I SHOULD PURSUE THE MATTER DIRECTLY WITH TOYOTA. HE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED COMPLAINTS ABOUT POOR PERFORMANCE OF TOYOTA'S HYBRIDS IN SNOW. I AM REALLY UPSET ABOUT TOYOTA'S HANDLING OF THE CASE AS NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME SO FAR. IN FACT THEY WERE QUICK ENOUGH TO EVEN SEND ME A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY ON HOW WAS THEIR RESPONSE WITHOUT EVEN CONTACTING ME. TO BE ON THE SAFER SIDE I CHANGED MY TIRES WITH HIGH QUALITY MICHELIN TIRES. THE OEM BRIDGESTONE TIRES WERE VERY POOR ON SNOW FROM DAY ONE OF MY PURCHASE OF CAMRY HYBRID. ON NOV. 22, 2009 WHILE I WAS TRAVELING WITH MY FAMILY I HAD A NARROW ESCAPE WHEN MY CAMRY SKIDDED AND HIT THE SIDEWALK. AT THAT TIME IT HAD BARELY STARTED SNOWING WITH LESS THAN 1 INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND. THE CAR COULD NOT EVEN CLIMB A SMALL SLOPE ON THE ROAD WHILE OTHER CARS WERE PASSING BY WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THIS INCIDENT HAS MADE ME NERVOUS ABOUT DRIVING MY CAR ON SNOW. AFTER TIRE CHANGE THE STABILITY HAS IMPROVED BUT I STILL FEEL THAT BRAKING AND STABILITY IS BIG ISSUE WITH TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THIS MODEL IS NOT MENTIONED IN CURRENT RECALLS BUT I WOULD REQUEST NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THE STABILITY OF TOYOTA HYBRIDS ON THE SNOW. - BEST REGARDS. *TR
Feb 10, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES
1 complaint
2008 TOYOTA HYBRID CAMRY--FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE IN OCTOBER, 2007 I HAVE EXPERIENCED SURGING WHEN I USE CRUISE CONTROL AND GO UP AN INCLINE OR HILL. I HAVE ACCEPTED THIS AS NORMAL BUT NOW AM WONDERING IF I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY ACCELERATOR. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE HYBRID IS NOT ON THE LIST OF RECALLS. CAN YOU CHECK THIS OUT FOR ME. I AM ALSO REMINDED THAT I HAD A DEFECTIVE TIRE REPLACED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR. THANK YOU. *TR
Feb 03, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
1) CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT HOLD SET SPEED WHEN GOING DOWN STEEP HILLS 2) INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DIM TO THE POINT OF ALL MOST GOING OUT, REGARDLESS OF WERE THE DIM CONTROL IS SET. UNABLE TO PREDICT WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN. SOMETIMES THEY GO DARK AND COME BACK ON AND OTHER TIMES THEY MAY STAY OFF REGARDLESS OF WHAT I DO. I WROTE TO TOYOTA ON 12/11/2009 CONCERNING THESE TOPICS AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLY. ANOTHER LETTER WILL BE GOING OUT SHORTLY. I AM AWARE OF WHAT THE MANUAL SAYS ON THESE TOPICS, BUT DO NOT BELIEVE THEY SHOULD BE HAPPENING. HOW LONG HAVE THEY BEEN BUILDING CARS? NO EXCUSE FOR THESE PROBLEMS. *TR
Jan 26, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THEN BEGAN TO ACCELERATE PAST THE INTENDED SPEED. AFTER REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATION SHE WAS ABLE TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND ALL OF THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE RESURFACED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND THE TECHNICIAN COMPLETED A SOFTWARE UPDATE. HE THEN ADDED THAT THE ROTORS WERE OUT- OF- ROUND AND THUS NEEDED TO BE TURNED. NONE OF THE REPAIRS HAVE REMEDIED THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN THEN CONCLUDED THAT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. SHE INSPECTED HER VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CLIPS DID NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE COVER TO THE AIR FILTER HOUSING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 31,000. UPDATED 2/22/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LACKED POWER. THE DEALER RECALIBRATED THE ECM AND TRANSMISSION. UPDATED 07/09/10.*JB
Nov 06, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ALONG A RURAL ROAD AND MY ENGINE SEIZED UP AND THE CAR DIED. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE OIL FILTER FELL OFF AT SOME POINT- 2 MONTHS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. THE OIL LIGHT DID NOT COME ON UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR DIED. WHEN THE MECHANIC SPOKE WITH TOYOTA, HE ASKED IF THIS HAD OCCURRED OTHER TIMES AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD HEARD OF IT HAPPENING ONCE OR TWICE. SINCE THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REBUILT, THIS IS A RATHER COSTLY PROBLEM TO HAVE OCCUR. FORTUNATELY I WAS IN A RELATIVELY SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER AND CALL FOR A TOW TRUCK. *TR
Oct 02, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON HWY, HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE ALERT TURNED ON. NO OTHER INDICATORS ON. ENGINE TEMP WAS NORMAL. ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER AFTER A FEW MILES AND CAR SEIZED UP, SMOKE WAS BILLOWING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SMALL FLAMES VISIBLE THROUGH GRILL AND WITHIN MINUTES ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGULFED IN FLAMES. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS EXCEPT THAT ABOUT 6 WEEKS EARLIER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I TOOK TO THE DEALER AND AFTER RUNNING COMPLETE ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC, DEALER ATTRIBUTED PROBLEM TO A LOOSE GAS CAP. AFTER THAT INCIDENT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD NOT REAPPEARED. I HAD THE ENGINE OIL CHANGED AT THE DEALER 4 DAYS PRIOR TO INCIDENT. CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 28,000 MILES. *TR
Jul 04, 2009
VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PADDING IN THE FRONT ARM REST OF THE VEHICLE. HE EXPERIENCED EXTREME DISCOMFORT. IN ADDITION, THE AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS DIM IN LOW-LIGHT SITUATIONS. HE CANNOT MANUALLY ADJUST THE COMPONENT. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE MIRRORS AUTO-DIMMED. VISIBILITY WAS REDUCED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED HIM TO A DEALER. THE FAILURES HAVE NOT BEEN REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Jun 04, 2009
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSOLE LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE ARE TOO BRIGHT AND BLIND HIM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. HE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 22,000.
Mar 17, 2009
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE THROTTLE RESPONSE HAS A INTERMITTENT DELAY, THIS PUTS THE DRIVER IN HAZARDOUS JEOPARDY. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE FLOOR MAT HAD SLID FORWARD AND THE EDGE WAS WARPED UP AND WAS ON TOP OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS GIVEN HOLD DOWN CLIPS FOR THE MAT. UPDATED 03/04/10.*JB
Feb 26, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THE CAR SEVERELY VIBRATES EVEN ON LOW SPEED WHICH MAKES DRIVING LIKE RIDING A HORSE. ALSO IT DOESN'T ACCELERATE PROPERLY WHEN I WANT TO, WHICH IS REALLY DANGEROUS IN MANY SITUATIONS. IT CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS. THERE'S NOISE COMES FROM TRANSMISSION AND BRAKES ALL THE TIME. I WENT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE TECHNICIAN TRIED TO PLAY THE IDIOT GAME BY SAYING I SEE NOTHING WRONG. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IF I'M CRAZY ENOUGH TO BUY THEIR CAR, I SHOULD KEEP QUIET. I MOVED TO CA RECENTLY AND WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE CAR BECOMES REALLY ANNOYING. *TR
Aug 10, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED A GAS SMELL WHEN OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE THEN NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. AS A RESULT, THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW FUEL TANK AND THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURRENCES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 640.
Jan 11, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2008 TOYOTA Camry have?
The 2008 TOYOTA Camry currently has 1174 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 2008 TOYOTA Camry?
The most common problems reported for the 2008 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 2008 TOYOTA Camry problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2008 TOYOTA Camry comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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