2006 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Vehicle speed control is the leading concern among 435 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 122 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 124 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign 14V743000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsNov 22, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" THE VEHICLES' TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL OR PLACARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE B-PILLAR INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE SPARE TIRE SIZE.
A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 05V539000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
435 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Dec 4, 2012
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN THE CAR. WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND WERE TOLD THAT THERE IS AN INTERNAL OPEN INSIDE CIRCUIT IN THE SIDE AIR BAG OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. BECAUSE THIS IS AN INTEGRAL PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT, IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPROXIMATE COST WITH TAX IS $3400.00. OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ARE ON THE INTERNET. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A SYSTEMIC ISSUE WITH THE SEAT/AIR BAG SYSTEM. *TR
Air bags, Nov 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE AIR BAGS, THEY WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE THE PASSENGER'S SEAT AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, ALL AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ALSO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THAT HE SHOULD CONTACT THE DEALER FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,417 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 234,000. UPDATED 012/14/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE LOCAL DEALER OFFERED $1,000 ASSISTANCE OF THE TOTAL COST ($3,300) AS A GOODWILL GESTURE. THE CONSUMER DECLINED. UPDATED 12/17/2012 *JS
Structure, Nov 8, 2012
THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. IT IS A GARAGED AUTOMOBILE AND WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE, THERE IS ALWAYS A FACTORY (TOYOTA) FRONT SUNSCREEN IN USE. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A CAR THAT IS WELL MAINTAINED AND GARAGED. *TR
Air bags, Nov 3, 2012
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. *TR
Air bags, Oct 10, 2012, crash
I WAS TRAVELING SW AROUND 35MPH AND ENTERED AN INTERSECTION WITH THE GREEN LIGHT. ANOTHER (UNLICENSED) DRIVER ALSO TRAVELING AT THE SAME SPEED ENTERED THE INTERSECTION TRAVELING NE, HIS LIGHT WAS RED, BUT HE RAN IT. MY FRONT END IMPACTED HIS DRIVERS SIDE (NEAR THE FRONT TIRE) BOTH OF HIS AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, YET NEITHER OF MINE DID. MY FRONT END (FRAME) BENT LIKE A V-SHAPE, AND FLUID FROM THE RADIATOR DRAINED ONTO THE HOT ENGINE. I HAD TO BE EVACUATED FROM THE CAR BY THE LOCAL EMT AND WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO EMERGENCY. I HAVE PHOTOS THAT WOULD LOVE TO SHARE ESPECIALLY TOYOTA, SO THEY CAN EXPLAIN TO ME WHY THE AIR BAGS FAILED, AND PUT ME INTO WHAT IS GOING TO BE MONTHS OF THERAPY. *TR
Structure, Aug 8, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED ACROSS MOST OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Jul 18, 2012
I BOUGHT A TOYOTA CAMRY 2006 FROM MAPLE HILL AUTO GROUP IN KALAMAZOO, MI IN MARCH OF 2011. THE CAR HAD 49,202 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. WHEN I TEST DROVE IT, I NOTICED THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. I EXPRESSED CONCERN TO THE SALESMAN WHO INDICATED "OH, THAT'S JUST A SENSOR ISSUE, THAT CAN BE FIXED QUICKLY." I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH SOME RESERVATION ABOUT THE LIGHT. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR, THE LIGHT WAS OFF (THEY HAD TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO FIX). EVERYTHING WAS FINE FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS IN AUGUST WHEN THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN. I RETURNED IT TO MAPLE HILL AUTO AND WAS TOLD BY THE SALESMAN THAT "THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS NOT PART OF POWERTRAIN WARRANTY AND THEREFORE WOULD NOT BE FIXED. I THEN TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD "TWEAK"IT AGAIN BUT IN EVIDENTLY THE ENTIRE FRONT SEAT MAY HAVE TO BE REMOVED AT A COST OF ABOUT $3000, WHICH OF COURSE I DON'T HAVE. SO THEY "TWEAKED" IT AGAIN AND IT WAS OKAY FOR A WHILE. NOW, JULY 2012, IT HAS COME BACK ON AGAIN. ON MY SALES AGREEMENT WITH MAPLE HILL AUTO IT STATES "DEALER WILL REPAIR AIR BAG LIGHT ISSUE." OBVIOUSLY, THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED. THE CAR ONLY HAD 49,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE LIGHT WAS ON ORIGINALLY. THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY FOR CAMRYS IS SUPPOSED TO BE 60,0000 MILES FOR THIS ISSUE. I FEEL THAT I HAVE BEEN SCAMMED AND LIED TO BY THE DEALER WHO ONLY TOOK IT TO TOYOTA TO GET THE LIGHT TEMPORARILY OFF SO I WOULD BUY THE CAR. I BELIEVE THEY KNEW IT WAS A MORE SERIOUS ISSUE BECAUSE I BELIEVE TOYOTA TOLD THEM IT WOULD BE A RECURRING PROBLEM. NOW I FEEL STUCK AS I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE A SEAT AND I DON'T FEEL A 2006 CAMRY I PAID $12,350 FOR SHOULD HAVE THIS ISSUE. AREN'T THEY SUPPOSED TO BE ABOUT SAFETY? NOW I AM FORCED TO DRIVE AROUND IN AN UNSAFE CAR, INCLUDING WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN. I THINK MAPLE HILL AUTO SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM AT NO COST TO MYSELF. *TR
Air bags, Jun 15, 2012
I AM THE MANAGER AT RENTY CAR RENTAL. WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING MANY PROBLEMS WITH OUR TOYOTA'S CLOCK SPRING. THIS PART HAS BEEN GOING DEFECTIVE AND TURNING THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH 3 OF OUR TOYOTA'S. IT HAS BECOME QUITE AN ISSUE. THESE ARE EXPENSIVE PARTS TO REPLACE, AND WE MUST REPLACE THEM AS SOON AS WE FIND THE PROBLEM. WE ARE VERY SCARED THAT THIS ITEM MIGHT FAIL AND THE AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Air bags, May 30, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INDICATOR WAS REPAIRED AFTER RESETTING THE AIR BAG MODULE. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE CONTACT WOULD MOVE THE SEATS THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE AGAIN. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECENT FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE COST OF THE SENSOR REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,060. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Tires, May 24, 2012
3 OUT OF THE 4 PIRELLA TIRES I BOUGHT WERE DEFECTIVE, TREAD SEPARATION. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEY FAILED. SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL GASOLINE STATION WHERE THE BRAKES BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANY DEFECTS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND SHE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER FOR A SECOND DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 107,000. UPDATED 08/15/12
Structure, Apr 25, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN A CRACK WAS NOTICED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,460 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,560.
Visibility, Apr 3, 2012, fire
THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW BUTTONS SUDDENLY BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE AS I WAS DRIVING HOME. THE FIRE BURNT A HOLE IN THE CONSOLE. *TR
Steering, Feb 22, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SYSTEM WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE RACK AND PINION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE RACK AND PINION BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION AND A YEAR LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 20, 2012, crash
THERE IS AN APPARENT ENGINEERING DESIGN DEFECT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ON THE 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN A MINOR IMPACT WITH A DEER COMPLETELY WIPES OUT THE BRAKING SYSTEM. AFTER IMPACT WITH THE DEER, USE OF THE BRAKE SENT THE CAR INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE SIDEWAYS SLIDE. UTILIZING EVERY DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUE I COULD, I RECOVERED THE CAR TO A FORWARD PATH ONLY TO TOUCH THE BRAKE AGAIN AND GO BACK INTO THE SIDEWAYS SLIDE. AFTER THREE FAILED ATTEMPTS TO STOP THE CAR THE FOURTH BRAKE ATTEMPT SENT THE CAR INTO A SPIN OUT AND SLUNG IT INTO THE DITCH. THE DAMAGE FROM THIS IMPACT TOTALED THE CAR AND WAS A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE FOR THE DRIVER. IT APPEARS THAT THE WIRING FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS IN THE WHEEL WELLS AND VULNERABLE TO MAJOR DAMAGE WITH A MINOR IMPACT. A BETTER PROTECTION OF THE WIRING NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THE IMPACT WITH THE DEER MUST HAVE SHORTED THE WIRING TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT, WHEN I WENT TO REMOVE MY BELONGINGS FROM THE VEHICLE, IT WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH BOTH INSIDE AND OUT EVEN THOUGH THE TEMP WAS IN THE 30'S. I WAS AFRAID IT WAS GOING TO GO UP IN FLAMES AT ANY MOMENT. WE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO PREVENT THAT FROM HAPPENING. PLEASE UTILIZE THIS INFORMATION TO HELP AVOID THIS SITUATION IN THE FUTURE. HAD THERE BEEN ANY OTHER VEHICULAR TRAFFIC THAT NIGHT I PROBABLY WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED THAT INCIDENT AND WITH OUT SOME PRIOR SNOW AND ICE DRIVING EXPERIENCE, I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE TREES WITH THE FIRST SLIDE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 14, 2012, crash
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING LOT. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN IN ORDER TO TURN INTO THE PARKING SPACE AND STOP IN THE SPACE. I HAD ALREADY MADE A RIGHT TURN AND WAS MOST OF THE WAY INTO THE PARKING SPACE WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED JUMPING THE CURB, GOING DOWN INTO A 8 FT. DEEP DITCH AND COMING HALF WAY UP THE OTHER SIDE. *TR
Suspension, Dec 19, 2011
MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY, BOUGHT BRAND NEW, HAD ONLY 14,606 MILES AND DRIVEN 5 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS, WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER FOR A NEW BATTERY. DEALER HOISTED IT AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE RUBBER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS (LOWER SUSPENSION) WERE TEARING AND THEREFORE, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE CONTROL ARMS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. . COST: $988.38 LESS 10% DISCOUNT. THE RUBBER BUSHING FLEXES UP AND GOWN WHEN THE CONTROL ARM MOVES AND IS SUBJECT TO AGE DETERIORATION AND DAMAGE FROM ROAD DEBRIS LIKE SALT, SNOW, ETC. THE BUSHING IS ONLY PARTIALLY SHIELDED BY THE CAR FRAME. IF THE BUSHING TEARS MORE, THE CONTROL ARM COULD FALL AND THE CAR WOULD LOSE STEERING ABILITY - A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I SAW THE SAME COMPLAINT FOR ANOTHER 2006 CAMRY AND 1996 CAMRY ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE. I WROTE A LETTER TO TOYOTA ASKING IF THE RUBBER BUSHING ON THE NEW REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS I PURCHASED IS THE SAME POOR QUALITY AS THE ORIGINALS. ALSO, ARE THE NEW 2012 CAMRY'S EQUIPPED WITH SAME SHOCK CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS? I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA IN TORRANCE, CA DATED 12/12/11 SAYING THEY "REVIEWED AND DOCUMENTED" MY LETTER. WHEN I CALLED, THE TOYOTA QUALITY ASSURANCE CENTER, THE LADY SAID SHE HAS TO FIRST REVIEW MY COMPLAINT LETTER. AFTER 5 MINUTES SHE SAID SHE DID NOT KNOW THE ANSWER TO MY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONTROL ARM. DO NOT BUY ANY TOYOTA CAR WITHOUT FIRST PERSONALLY INSPECTING THE CONDITION OF BOTH CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS TOGETHER WITH THE MECHANIC HOLDING A FLASHLIGHT AND MIRROR, AT EVERY OIL CHANGE. MAKE THE SAME INSPECTION BEFORE THE 36,000/3 YEAR WARRANTY OR 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON REPLACEMENTS, EXPIRE! ANY INCIPIENT TEAR IS REASON FOR REPLACEMENT AT TOYOTA'S COST. A TINY TEAR SHOWS A LATENT DEFECT BECAUSE FRACTURE MECHANICS SAYS THE TEAR OR DEGRADATION OF THE RUBBER BUSHINGS WILL PROPAGATE. *TR UPDATED 04/07/14
Air bags, Dec 12, 2011, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN HE CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE CONTACT AS WELL AS A PASSENGER WAS INJURED IN THE CRASH. THE POLICE ARRIVED TO THE SCENE AND ADVISED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED IN THE CRASH. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 54,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 1, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ESPECIALLY AT SPEEDS OVER 45-55 MPH, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL THAT SOUNDS LIKE METAL-ON-METAL SUCH AS SOMETHING GRINDING ON THE ROTOR, ALMOST LIKE THE WHEEL IS COMING OFF. WHEN THIS SOUND OCCURS, THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK - WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, YOU GET A GRINDING NOISE SUCH AS THE NOISE YOU WOULD GET WHEN YOUR BRAKES ARE SO LOW THAT IT BEGINS GRINDING ON THE ROTOR. I TOLD THE DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM APPROXIMATELY 1-2 WEEKS AGO AND I HAD MY BRAKES REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY THREAT AS I HAVE TO GET OFF OF THE INTERSTATE BECAUSE THE STOPPING ABILITY OF THE CAR WAS SEVERELY COMPROMISED. THE PROBLEM OCCURS AT HIGH SPEEDS WHEN DRIVING OVER EXTREMELY MINOR BUMPS. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. *TR
Visibility, Nov 20, 2011, crash
THESE BODY STYLE OF THIS CAR PRODUCES SEVERAL BLIND SPOTS FOR THE DRIVER. SPECIFICALLY, THE ISSUE IS THE ELEVATED POSTERIOR WINDOWS THAT MAKE BACKING UP/DRIVING IN REVERSE AS WELL AS CHANGING LANES DIFFICULT. I HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS SINCE ACQUIRING THIS CAR IN 2009. EACH INCIDENT INVOLVED THE CORNERS OF THE REAR BUMPER AND RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE CAR. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Nov 15, 2011, crash
2006 SOLARA WAS DRIVEN BY MY SON WHO WAS FOUND DEAD IN A CANAL ON 1/28/08 BY A PASSERBY. THE CAR HAD THE TENDENCY TO HAVE THE FLOOR MAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE RIDE UP, WHICH I WAS USED TO AS IT WAS MY CAR. THEREFORE, I SUSPECT THE FLOOR MAT RODE UP ONTO ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING CAR TO BE UNABLE TO STOP WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS FOUND UPSIDE DOWN WITH THE CAR IN PARK WITH THE KEYS REMOVED IN 4' OF WATER WITH MY ONLY CHILD LAYING FACE DOWN IN THE WATER DEAD. SINCE THE RECALL CAME AFTER HIS DEATH, THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN SALVAGED AND NOT ABLE TO HAVE PROOF TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *TR
Air bags, Oct 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED SINCE THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD AND COULD DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRAP ON THE GAS TANK HEAT SHIELD RUSTED AND BROKE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS DRIVEN, BUT THE TANK DID NOT FALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR MODEL AND THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,600. PROBLEM RESOLVED - STRAP WAS REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED STRAP CANCEL REQUEST. UPDATED 10/03/2011 *LN *TR
Tires, Jul 26, 2011, crash
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. UNIT #1 WAS TRAVELING EAST ON IR80 THE OHIO TURNPIKE AT MILEPOST 208.3. UNIT #1 LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING UNIT #1 TO MOVE TO THE LEFT STRIKING THE MEDIAN WALL. *LN (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0429-91)*JB UPDATED 9/20/11 *CN UPDATED 2/21/12 *CN
Steering, Exterior lighting, Jun 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 45 MPH AND ABOVE OR WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER TO REPLACE THE STEERING KNUCKLE AND WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, SHE NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHT COVER APPEARED TO BE EXTREMELY FOGGY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO CLEAN THE HEADLIGHT COVER WITH A SPECIAL CHEMICAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,000.