2007 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 3,615 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 314 involved a crash and 72 involved a fire. 199 people were injured and 4 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.
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Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
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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.
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Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 10, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
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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.
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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.
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Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 21, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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EquipmentSep 26, 2007
CERTAIN ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (AWFM) SPECIFICALLY SOLD AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON THE 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES. THE AWFM INCLUDES TWO GROMMET HOLES AND RETAINING HOOKS (CLIPS) TO SECURE THE MAT TO THE VEHICLE'S CARPET. IF THE AWFM IS NOT SECURED BY ITSELF OR IF IT IS PLACED ON TOP OF AN EXISTING CARPETING FLOOR MAT, THE MAT COULD MOVE FORWARD DURING THE VEHICLE USAGE AND IT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION WHEN RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, IT MAY INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES ABOUT THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH NOT ALL OF THESE OWNERS WILL HAVE PURCHASED THE ALL WEATHER MATS. IF THE OWNER HAD NOT PURCHASED THE MATS, THEY ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL. THIS LETTER WILL ADVISE OWNERS WHEN REPLACEMENT MATS WILL BE AVAILABLE OR HOW TO RETURN THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT SET TO OBTAIN A REFUND. A SECOND LETTER WILL BE SENT AFTER MATS ARE AVAILABLE REQUESTING OWNERS TO RETURN THEIR MATS TO A LEXUS OR TOYOTA DEALER FOR EXCHANGE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAT. THE FIRST LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE SENT DURING EARLY OCTOBER 2007 AND THE SECOND IN LATE NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THE LEXUS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-255-3987 OR THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AT 1-888-270-9371.
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Air bagsApr 3, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Feb 15, 2008
THE CAR HESITATES UN-EXPECTANTLY WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM AND IS RANDOM. SEVERAL TIMES THIS CONDITION HAS NEARLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT FIX PROBLEM BUT ACKNOWLEDGES IT IS A PROBLEM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 27, 2007
WHEN THE CAR IS IDLING (I.E. AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, IN DRIVEWAY, ETC...), THE CABIN FILLS WITH THE EXHAUST ODOR. IT SEEMS AS IF THE EXHAUST FUMES FILL THE INSIDE OF THE CAR, EVEN WITH THE WINDOWS UP. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 27, 2007
I BOUGHT A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE 4CYLINDER IN AUGUST 2006 AND 4 TIMES IT HAS RAN OUT OF OIL. THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT KNOW WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND HAS ME BRINGING IN MY CAR EVERY 500 MILES TO CHECK THE OIL LEVELS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 12, 2007, crash
WHEN PARKING ON THE DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WITH ENOUGH THROTTLE TO PUT SKID MARKS ON THE GROUND AND PROCEEDED TO RAM INTO THE STRUCTURE. THE CAUSE OF THE INCIDENT IS UNKNOWN AS THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXPECTED TO "RUN INTO OUR HOUSE." WHEN POWER TOYOTA OF CERRITOS SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE SITUATION THEY DENIED AN ISSUE EXISTED WITH THE VEHICLE. NUMEROUS MANAGERS WERE SPOKEN TO INCLUDING THE SHOP FOREMAN. THEY STOOD BY THE DENIAL. WHEN THE ISSUE OF THE 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA SUDDEN THROTTLE SURGING PROBLEM WAS BROUGHT UP, MANAGEMENT FINALLY CAME OUT TO THE VEHICLE TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE CAUSE BY THE COLLISION WITH THE STRUCTURE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Structure, Nov 12, 2007
GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH CAUSED THE CABIN FILTER TO FILL WITH WATER. AIR COULD NOT PASS THROUGH VENTS. VEHICLE SMELLS FOUL INSIDE. DEALER SAYS USING CAR WASH IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND SHOULD AVOID DRIVING IN HARD RAIN. NO ATTEMPT TO REPAIR WAS MADE. MY CAMRY IS NOT WEATHER-PROOF! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 9, 2007
ROTTEN EGG ODOR IN THE CABIN. WHEN THE CAR IS ACCELERATED, A VERY STRONG ODOR INVADES THE CABIN OF THE CAR. WE HAVE TO LOWER THE WINDOWS TO VENT OUT THE ODOR. TOYOTA CLAIMS THAT THIS TYPE OF ODOR AT THE EXHAUST IS CAUSED BY TOO MUCH SULFUR CONTENT IN THE GASOLINE, BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE ODOR IS GETTING IN THE CABIN. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE GASOLINE HAS TO PASS CERTAIN STANDARDS AND THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO COPE WITH ANY TYPE OF GASOLINE SOLD AT US AND IT'S TERRITORIES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Sep 22, 2007
CAR DOWNSHIFTS ON SMALL HILLS WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL. CAR HESITATES AT TIMES AND HAS POOR ACCELERATION AS THE TRANSMISSION SEARCHES FOR A GEAR. THIS LASTS FOR SECONDS, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. THE PROBLEMS WERE RESOLVED WITH A TSB ISSUED 8/2/07 BUT THE PROBLEM CAME BACK AFTER A FEW DAYS. IT SEEMED TOYOTA'S "LEARNING" DRIVETRAIN RE-LEARNED ALL THE PROBLEMS. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Sep 21, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATES OR STALLS WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ALSO SURGES INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THEY STATED THAT THE OCCURRENCE WAS NORMAL FOR A NEW VEHICLE. THE SECOND TIME THEY PERFORMED A FLASH ON THE ECM. THE VEHICLE PERFORMED NORMALLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MILES, BUT THEN IT BEGAN HESITATING AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 17, 2007
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY,VERY SLUGGISH ON TAKEOFF AND STALLS ON OCCASION, THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 16, 2007
MY 2007 CAMRY XLE 4 CYL/AUTO HAVE 2 POWERTRAIN PROBLEMS. 1) THE ENGINE HAS AN EXCESSIVE "OIL CONSUMPTION" PROBLEM. IT BURNS A QT. OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. TWICE IN THE LAST 10K MILES A WARNING ALARM CAME ON, FOLLOWED BY A"LOW ENG OIL PRESSURE" LIGHT. EACH TIME WE FOUND ALMOST 2 QT. LOW-VERIFIED BY DEALER, WHO CAN'T FIND ANY EXTERNAL LEAKS OR SMOKE. AFTER A LENGTHY 3RD VISIT TO THE DEALER FOR EXTENSIVE TESTING, THEY RETURNED MY CAR WITHOUT FINDING THE PROBLEM. TOYOTA-ENGINEERING HAS NO IDEA HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM EITHER, SO THE DEALER CAN ONLY CHECK/ADD OIL WEEKLY-INDEFINITELY. 2) THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT RESPOND WHEN ENTERING/MERGING FREEWAYS. I MUST ENDURE NEAR-MISSES ALMOST DAILY BECAUSE THE CAR WON'T GO WHENEVER I STUMP ON THE ACCELERATER, CAUSING ME TO HAVE NIGHTMARES OF BEING REAR-ENDED ON THE FREEWAY. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE AND THE MANUFACTURER CAN'T FIX IT! *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. WHEN DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE BEGAN ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,300.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 28, 2007
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 CYLINDER. FAILS TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. CRUISE CONTROL OPERATES POORLY AND SURGES. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH OR AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALSO HESITATES AS IF IT WILL STALL, BUT DRAMATICALLY DECELERATES INSTEAD. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY IMPROPER CALIBRATION. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THIS FAILURE. SOME DEALERS HAVE REFUSED TO REPAIR HER VEHICLE AND STATED THAT IT WAS DESIGNED TO PERFORM IN THAT MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 16, 2007
FROM ALMOST THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD HESITATION ( APPX. 1 TO 3 SECONDS) WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE HAS A FOUR CYLINDER ENGINE. I NOW SEE THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2007 CAMRY. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 14, 2007
I HAVE A 2007 CAMRY XLE WITH 13,000 MILES. FROM THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED THE CAR, IT HAS HAD A SEVERE HESITATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE BOTH FROM A STOP AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (PASSING, MERGING INTO TRAFFIC). IN ADDITION, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SLIP BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR (APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH) BEFORE IT LOCKS INTO GEAR AND BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. I TOLD THE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE PROBLEMS AT MY LAST OIL CHANGE. THEY HOOKED IT UP TO THE COMPUTER AND TEST DROVE AND WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE PROBLEM. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE ACCELERATION DELAY WAS DUE TO THE COMPUTER NEEDING TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE ENGINE, AND THIS WAS A NORMAL DELAY AND THAT I WOULD "JUST HAVE TO GET USED TO IT". ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THIS DELAY IN ACCELERATION HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE HESITATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. AS OF AUGUST 10, 2007, THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,900 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 2, 2007
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS CUSTOMER WANTS TO TURN THE CAR IN AT NO COST TO HIM**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD START. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 23, 2007
OWN A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY LE-V6. POOR ACCELERATION!!! DEALER PLAYED IT OFF AS IT'S A COMPUTER THROTTLE SO IT TAKES TIME FOR THROTTLE AND ENGINE TO COMMUNICATE!!?? SO IN OTHER WORDS LIVE WITH IT. VERY FEARFUL ON HIGHWAYS AS THE CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE TO KEEP UP WITH PASSING OR MERGING VEHICLES. HARD TO TAKE OFF FROM COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT HESITATION. VERY UNSAFE. NO RECALLS AT THIS TIME. HOPEFULLY THERE WILL BE SINCE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE/COMPLAINT!! *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN DECELERATING TO STOP AND THEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATES FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DO NOT KNOW HOW IT CAN BE REMEDIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 5,725 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,225. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 17, 2007
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HESITATED WHEN ACCELERATING I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TOYOTA THISWAS NORMAL AND ALL CAMRYS DO THIS I HAVE DRIVEN OTHERS AND THEY HESITATED BUT IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION . THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS IT MADE IT HAZARDOUS TO ENTER FREEWAYS I WAS TOLD A HESITATION OF 1 TO 3 SECONDS WAS NORMAL I HAVE SEEN THIS SAME COMPLAINT FROM OTHER OWNERS IN OTHER STATES, AND FEELT THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 16, 2007
2007 CAMRY SE 4CYL. SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE RELATED TO HESITATION AND LACK OF ACCELERATION. WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC FROM A LOW SPEED OR FROM A DEAD STOP THE CAR BARELY RESPONDS TO THE ACCELERATOR. IT WILL SLOWLY ALLOW YOU TO PROCEED BUT WILL NOT ACCELERATE FOR UP TO 3 OR 4 SECONDS, EVEN IF THE GAS PEDDLE IS FULLY PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. MY FAMILY AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN HIT A NUMBER OF TIMES OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS THAT WE'VE OWNED THIS CAR. OTHERWISE WE REALLY LIKE THIS CAR BUT BELIEVE IT TO BE UNSAFE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP CHECKED IT OUT AND AGREES THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THAT TOYOTA IS AWARE OF IT BUT TO DATE THERE IS NO FIX. THIS IS NOT A MINOR NUISANCE ISSUE IT'S A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AND THE NHSTA NEEDS TO GET INVOLVED TO HELP PRESSURE TOYOTA TO FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE PEOPLE ARE SEVERELY HURT OR KILLED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 6, 2007
I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN MY CAMRY HYBRID SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING AND MY RADIO, AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED,THE DASH BOARD SHOWED SEVERAL ERRORS, A BATTERY PROBLEM, A TRIANGLE WITH A ! MARK, A BRAKE SIGN, "MOVE GEAR TO PARK AND RESTART YOUR CAR" ALL WHICH WERE OBVIOUS SIGNS THAT SOMETHING HAD GONE WRONG. MY CAR STARTED AND I CALLED TOYOTA TO REPORT IT AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND DROVE TO THEIR SITE ON EUBANK, KARL MALONE. THEY INSPECTED IT AND TOLD ME NOTHING SHOWED IN THE TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE REPORT WHICH MADE ME SO ANGRY. I SAW THE INFORMATION ON THE PRIUS REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM I EXPERIENCED STOPPING ENGINE WHILE DRIVING MY CAR. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHE DEPRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP. SHE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN SHE PRESSES THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, IT STILL HESITATES THREE SECONDS BEFORE IT ACCELERATES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY OF 2007 AND THE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED EVER SINCE. THE VIN, PURCHASE DATE, AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 2,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN DRIVING 10MPH OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE MANUFACTURER GAVE THE CONTACT A WORK ORDER TO HAVE THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER'S CONCLUSION WAS THAT THE VEHICLE IS COMPUTERIZED AND IT IS TRYING TO GET USED TO THE CONTACT'S DRIVING HABITS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7878 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7678. THE ENGINE SIZE AND POWER TRAIN INFORMATION WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Apr 7, 2007
THROTTLE AND TRANSMISSION HESITATION WHEN STARTING OUT FROM STOP, AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INCREASE SPEED, IE: HAZARD AVOIDANCE, FOLLOWED BY SPEED OVERSHOOT. CRUISE CONTROL OVER REACTED TO SLIGHT GRADE INCREASE, SUCH AS AN OVERPASS, BY DOWN SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION 1 TO 2 GEARS AND ACCELERATING PAST SET SPEED BY 7 TO 10 MPH. CAR WILL SLOW TO SET SPEED AND REPEAT THE DOWN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATION UNTIL THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS TURNED OFF OR THE ROAD WAS LEVELED. DURING LONG UP HILL DRIVING THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS TO BE TURNED OFF COMPLETELY AS IT PRESENTED A GREAT POSSIBILITY OF CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER MAINTAIED S THAT THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND CRUISE CONTROL OPERATED NORMALLY. *AK