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: structure
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Structure, Dec 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. EACH TIME IT RAINED THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR WAS EXTREMELY WET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REMOVED THE CARPET, CLEANED IT TWICE AND REINSTALLED THE SAME CARPET. THEY ALSO CLEANED THE AC HOSE THAT WAS CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED IT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AGAIN BUT INFORMED HER THAT THEY REALLY DON'T KNOW WHERE THE WATER WAS COMING FROM AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Structure, Nov 29, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ARM REST LATCH INTERFERED WITH HIS ARM BECAUSE IT SPRUNG UP. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE ARM REST ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 137,000.
Visibility, Structure, Sep 11, 2010
PASSENGER SUN VISOR DOES NOT STAY UP. IT DROOPS AND OBSCURE VISIBILITY. I HAVE TO EITHER FOLD IT TO LEFT WINDOW SIDE OR HOLD IT WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Structure, Aug 25, 2010
WOULD YOU PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS PROBLEM I'M HAVING WITH TOYOTA PLEASE? AT LEASE TAKE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE FOR A TEST DRIVE AND ROLL DOWN THE BACK WINDOWS AND DRIVE 40 ' 70MPH. HERE'S MY STORY. TOYOTA SAYS TOO BAD: I WAS TOLD THE DEFINING NOISE WITH THE BACK WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN IS NORMAL. WITHOUT EXAGGERATING, AT 70 MILES AN HOUR, IT WOULD POP AN EAR DRUM. AT 45 MILES AN HOUR YOUR EARS CLOSE UP LIKE YOU'RE ON A JET PLANE AND BECOME PAINFUL. TOYOTA DID TAKE IT FOR A TEST DRIVE WITH ME AND THEY SAY THE NOISE IS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR. I WOULD SUGGEST YOU TAKE A TEST DRIVE OF A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND THEN HAVE ALL OF THEM RECALLED FOR THE DAMAGE IT MAY CAUSE YOUR EAR DRUM IF YOU FEEL NECESSARY. THINK OF THE CHILDREN THAT CANNOT SAY HELP WHEN IN THE BACK SEAT. *TR
Structure, Jul 30, 2010
2007 CAMRY LE WITH ONLY 24000 KM MIDDLE HEAT SHIELD RUSTED HANGING. TOYOTA IN GUELPH ONTARIO REMOVED IT BECAUSE IT HAS RUSTED SO IT DOES NOT FALL OFF. THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME $300 CDN TO REINSTALL NEW ONE. SHOULD NOT THIS BE COVERED BY BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY? I THINK THIS IS BIG SAFETY ITEM BECAUSE IT IS LARGE PIECE AND IF IT WOULD HAVE FALLEN OFF ON HIGHWAY IT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. AGAIN MY CAR HAS ONLY 24000 KM . *TR
Service brakes, Air, Structure, Vehicle speed control, Jun 24, 2010, crash
ON APRIL 27, 2010, I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. I USUALLY BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE VERY SLOWLY SO THAT I CAN STOP AT ANYTIME. AFTER I HAD CLEARED THE PARKING SPACE AND BEFORE I COULD EXCHANGE GEARS, THE CAR (2007 TOYOTA CAMRY) KEPT ON REVERSING. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP. IT STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A VAN WHICH WAS ADJACENT TO A POLICE CAR. LUCKILY THE POLICE OFFICER WITNESSED THE ENTIRE ACCIDENT. WHEN THE POLICE OFFICER APPROACHED MY CAR HE STATED THAT "I THOUGHT YOU WERE GOING TO HIT ME." I REPLIED BY SAYING "MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP; I COULD STOP THE CAR." I INFORMED THE POLICE OFFICER THAT WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE POLICE REPORT INDICATES THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. THIS STATEMENT IS ALSO WANT THE MECHANIC SAID WHEN HE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO WORK ON THE CAR. *TR
Structure, Vehicle speed control, Jun 15, 2010
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. I TOOK IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER ON 4/2/2010 FOR THE GAS PEDAL MODIFICATION AND MENTIONED A THUMPING SOUND WHENEVER I WENT OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. I WAS TOLD THAT A PART THAT HOLDS A HEAT SHIELD IN PLACE UNDER THE GAS TANK HAD RUSTED AWAY AND THE HEAT SHIELD WAS MAKING THE NOISE. DID I WANT IT FIXED? OF COURSE I DID, WHO WANTS THE EXHAUST PIPE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE GAS TANK? I PAID THE $153.81 TO HAVE THE HEAT SHIELD PROBLEM FIXED, AND ASKED WHY AN IMPORTANT PART LIKE THAT HAD FAILED AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES? THEY TOLD ME IT'S PROBABLY BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER AND THE SNOW AND THE RUST. MY PROBLEM REMAINS - WHY A FAILURE ON A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PART AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES? AT LEAST A THIRD OF TOYOTA'S SALES HAVE TO BE IN PLACES WHERE THERE'S SNOW. APPEARS THEY'RE USING CHEAP PARTS IN CRITICAL PLACES WHICH COULD CAUSE DISASTROUS CONSEQUENCES. HOW COULD A PART THAT HOLDS A HEATSHIELD IN PLACE RUST OUT AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES? *TR
Structure, Tires, Mar 9, 2010
THE SPARE TIRE WELL FILLS UP WITH WATER. FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND NEEDED TO USE THE SPARE. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION. DEALER SEALED THE TIRE WELL. THAT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. AGAIN TAKEN TO DEALER AND TRUNK DOOR SEAL WAS REPLACED. THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE. RECENTLY HAD A FLAT TIRE, AND AGAIN DISCOVERED THE TIRE WELL FILLED WITH WATER. THE TRUNK NOW HAS MOLDY, MILDEW ODOR. HAVE MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER. *TR
Structure, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Mar 1, 2010
WE OWN A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND HAVE GONE TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL TAKING CARE OF. AND TO OUR SURPRISE OUR GAS PEDAL WAS CUT TO A SIZE MUCH SMALLER THAN ITS ORIGINAL VERSION. WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THIS SOLUTION FOR THIS RECALL, NOR HAVE SEEN ANYTHING ON THE MEDIA THAT STATES THIS IS WHAT IS BEING DONE FOR A SOLUTION. THE GAS PEDAL IN THIS FORMAT IS UNACCEPTABLE AND MY FOOT DOES NOT SIT PROPERLY ON THE PEDAL AS IT SHOULD AND DID BEFORE THIS ADJUSTMENT. WE FEEL THAT A NEW GAS PEDAL SHOULD BE INSTALLED. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW AND SHOULD BE ENTITLED TO NEW PARTS FOR RECALLED ITEMS, NOT DAMAGED ITEMS IN A NEW VEHICLE. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO ASSIST WITH THIS MATTER OR ADDRESS TOYOTA CORP REGARDING THIS SOLUTION? *TR
Structure, Mar 1, 2010
THE EXTERIOR PAINT ON MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IS SO DEFECTIVE THAT IT SIMPLY WASHED RIGHT OFF WHILE IT WAS BEING WASHED AT A CAR WASH. WHILE USING THE CAR WASH SPRAYER, I APPROACHED THE FRONT OF MY CAR AND NOTICED THE PAINT WASH OFF ABOUT A 2"X3" SPOT. IT FLEW OFF WITH HARDLY ANY FORCE FROM THE CAR WASH AS THOUGH IT WAS NOT EVEN ATTACHED. ONE COULD NOW SEE THE GREY PRIMER THAT WAS BELOW THE BLACK PAINT, AS THE PRIMER REMAINED INTACT. THE BLACK EXTERIOR PAINT PEELED RIGHT OFF THE CAR. BECAUSE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY, I TOOK THE CAR TO DENNISON TOYOTA TO BE REPAIRED. THEIR EMPLOYEE SAID TO BRING THE CAR BACK WHEN THE TOYOTA'S REGIONAL PAINT WARRANTY EXPERT WAS IN TOWN, SO THEY COULD LOOK AT IT. AFTER DOING THIS, I WAS VERY SADDENED TO LEARN THAT TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPAIR THE FAULTY PAINT BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN REPAINTED ALREADY AND THEY WOULD ONLY WARRANT, THEIR OWN PAINT. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN REPAINTED BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE NOW VISIBLE PRIMER COLOR WAS NOT THE COLOR THEY USED. THEY SAID THEY USED A BLACK PRIMER BUT THIS WAS A LIGHTER GREY. I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH ONLY 22K MILES, SO I KNEW IT HAD NOT BEEN REPAINTED AS THE CARFAX WAS CLEAN, AND THE GREY PRIMER WAS VISIBLE UNDER VARIOUS SCRATCHES IN THE PAINT ON ALL SIDES OF THE CAR. WHY ON EARTH WOULD SOMEONE STRIP AND REPRIME THE ENTIRE CAR? DISGRUNTLED, I EMAILED THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. TODAY, THEY GOT BACK TO ME AND CONFIRMED THE PRIMER COLOR SHOULD BE A LIGHT GREY, NOT BLACK INDICATED BY THE REGIONAL PAINT EXPERT. THEY APOLOGIZED FOR NOT TRAINING THEIR PEOPLE BETTER. SO I CALLED MY DEALER AGAIN AND HE IS STILL VERY SQUIRMY SAYING THAT HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE CAN DO. I TOLD HIM THAT SINCE THE PREMISE OF THE REGIONAL PAINT EXPERTS REFUSAL TO REPAIR THE PAINT WAS FALSE, THE CAR SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY SINCE IT WAS THE MANUFACTURER'S PAINT THAT FAILED BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. WE SHALL SEE WHAT THEY SAY. *TR
Structure, Feb 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE JACK WAS POSITIONED EXACTLY AS THE OWNERS MANUAL STATED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS JACKED UP, AND HE BEGAN CHANGING THE TIRE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LEAN AND THEN FELL OFF THE JACK AND THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER STATED THE JACK WAS NOT THE PROBLEM, IT WAS THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE THAT WAS TOO WEAK. UPDATED 04/01/10 *BF UPDATED 07/06/10*JB
Power train, Structure, Vehicle speed control, Tires, Wheels, Seats, Feb 9, 2010
1.TWICE WITHIN 1ST YEAR: THE CAR ACCELERATED QUICKLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD; IT WAS HARD TO STOP. I THOUGHT THE FLOOR MAT WAS UNDER THE GAS PEDAL. LATER, THE CAR SUDDENLY REVVED UP AND ACCELERATED AS I WAS LEAVING A PARKING LOT. AFTER I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS, IT KEPT INCREASING SPEED. NOTHING WAS IN THE WAY OF THE PEDAL THAT TIME. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL. (THE SERVICE TECH TOLD ME THE EXPERIENCE I RELAYED TO HIM WAS NOT POSSIBLE.) STILL, THE CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF, MOST RECENTLY THREE DAYS AGO. I HAD IT SET AT 60 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL. IT WOULDN'T STAY AT 60. I HAD TO DECREASE THE CRUISE SPEED 3 OR 4 TIMES. I ROUTINELY HAVE TO MANUALLY REDUCE THE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED BY BUMPING THE LEVER DOWN. I HAVE BECOME USED TO THIS MALFUNCTION. TOYOTA EMPLOYEES DENIED A DEFECT AND REFUSED TO REPAIR THE FAULTY PARTS. DURING THE FIRST 18 MONTHS, I TOOK MY CAR IN APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. 2.RAIN ENTERS ABOVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. ODI ID NUMBER:10242104 HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BECAUSE OF THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. 3.THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE DURING THE FIRST 6 MONTHS I HAD THE CAR BECAUSE THE TIRES IN THAT POSITION DAMAGED QUICKLY FOR NO LEGITIMATE CAUSE. I HAD TO BUY A WHOLE SET OF TIRES BEFORE THE CAR HAD 18,000 MILES ON IT BECAUSE THEY WERE WEARING SO BADLY THAT THEY WERE UNSAFE. THIS COINCIDES WITH ODI ID NUMBER:10269039 CITING THE SAME PROBLEMS ON ANOTHER 07 SOLARA CONVERTIBLE. 4.THE SOFT TOP HAS UNRAVELED IN TWO PLACES ABOVE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AT THE SEAM WHERE IT IS SEWN TOGETHER. TOYOTA'S RESPONSE HAS VARIED FROM: NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, I MUST HAVE DAMAGED IT, AND IT ISN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. 5.THE ELECTRONIC SEAT STUCK. IT WAS LEFT IN A FORWARD POSITION (AS IF TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE BACK SEAT). THE TECH SAID THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE POWER SEAT FUNCTIONS. I TOLD HIM I'D PAID FOR ONE ON MY ITEMIZED BILL AND I'D BEEN USING IT. UNREPAIRED, IT RESUMED WORKING BY ITSELF WEEKS LATER. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Structure, Feb 1, 2010
2007 CAMRY XLE. PROBLEMS WITH HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING. THE DEALERSHIP JUST BLEW ME OFF WHEN I EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. ACTED AS IF THIS WAS NEVER A PROBLEM WITH CAMRYS. ALSO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH STEERING COLUMN'S RADIO CONTROLS - WHEN PRESSING THE APPROPRIATE BUTTONS, NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN OR, WHEN SEEKING STATIONS THAT WERE PROGRAMMED IN, THE DOWN OR UP BUTTONS WOULD JUMP TO OTHER STATIONS NOT PROGRAMMED. SINCE THIS PROBLEM IS ERRATIC, NOTHING WAS DONE BY DEALER. PROBLEMS WITH THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE - AT TIMES, IT WOULD TAKE 15-20 MINUTES BEFORE THE TEMPERATURE WOULD CHANGE TO THE CORRECT ONE. EXAMPLE: IT READ 77 DEGREES WHEN IT WAS ACTUALLY IN THE MID-90S. DEALERSHIP DID REPAIR THIS LAST SUMMER BUT NOW, IT IS READING SEVEN+ DEGREES OFF THE ACTUAL OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE. THE FINAL PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR IS THAT THE PAINT IS CHIPPING OFF OF THE FRAME AREA BELOW THE DOORS OF THE CAR. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED WITH ANY PREVIOUS CAR I HAVE OWNED. DEALER ATTRIBUTED IT TO THE FACT THAT THIS CAR IS THE SPORT VERSION SO IT RIDES LOWER. FIRST TOYOTA I HAVE OWNED AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT MAY BE MY LAST. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Structure, Vehicle speed control, Nov 26, 2009
TOYOTAS LATEST RECALL SHOULD NOT BE A FLOOR MAT OR STUCK ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. MY 2007 CAMRY HAS EXPERIENCED THIS SCENERIO AT LEAST SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR (EVEN THOUGH I KNOW IT EXISTS). THE PROBLEM IS THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE BRAKE PEDAL (WHEN BRAKING) IS CLOSER TO THE FLOOR THAN THE HEIGHT OF THE UN-DEPRESSED ACCELERATOR PEDEL. IF THE DRIVER HAS BIG FEET OR IS NOT PRECISE WHEN PLACING THE FOOT, IT IS POSSIBLE TO DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. THE HARDER ONE TRIES TO STOP, THE FASTER THE ENGINE WANTS TO RUN. IN MY VEHICLES FROM THE PAST, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHEN NOT DEPRESSED, WAS CLOSER TO THE FLOOR THAN THE POSITION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING A VERY HARD (EMERGENCY) BRAKING ACTION. TOYOTA'S FIRMWARE FIX OF NOT ALLOWING THE ACCELERATOR SIGNAL TO OVERRIDE THE BRAKING SIGNAL IS NOT A GOOD FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. SOMETIMES IT IS DESIRABLE TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE ENGINE BEFORE RELEASING THE BRAKE TO PROVENT ROLLING BACKWARDS WHEN STARTING ON A GRADE. PAYING ATTENTION TO THE ERGONOMICS OF HOW THE PEDALS AND THE HUMAN DRIVER INTERFACE AND PROPER ENGINEERING DESIGN IS THE SOLUTION. *TR
Structure, Aug 20, 2009
TERRIBLE INTERIOR NOISES, ESPECIALLY IN SUNROOF AREA (SUNROOF RATTLES WHEN CLOSED). DEALER HAS APPLIED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ONCE BUT ISSUE STILL EXISTS. CAR IS CURRENTLY WITH DEALER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES. *TR
Structure, Apr 25, 2009
SQUEAKING AND RATTLING NOISES IN ROOF (NEAR TO SUNROOF AREA).*TR
Structure, Jan 13, 2009
I HAVE 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE WHICH HAS 67000 MILES. ALL MY FRONT AND REAR STRUCK IS GONE AND LIKING. PRIME TOYOTA DEALER REFUSE TO FIX THIS KIND PROBLEM. I AM SURPRISED WITHIN TWO YEAR MY CAR STRUCTURE GONE. I DROVE SO MANY CAR WHICH HAD AROUND 200,000 MILE AND I NEVER HAD PROBLEM. SO I WOULD LIKE TO PUT THIS COMPLAIN FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. THANK YOU *TR
Structure, Sep 14, 2008
DESIGN DEFECT-WHEN IT RAINS WATER POURS IN THE DRIVERS DOOR EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR/DEALER AND TOYOTA REFUSE TO FIX IT/ DRIVER GETS SOAKED WHEN I OPEN THE DOOR IN THE RAIN WHILE STILL SITTING IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. *TR
Structure, Sep 11, 2008
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SE, SUN VISORS POP OUT OF JOINTS AND BECOME INOPERABLE. LIGHTS GO OUT AND THEN THE VISOR STOPS WOKING AND JUST HANGS THERE. IT HAPPENED WITH DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FIRST THEN LEFT ONE. NO SIGNIFICANT EVENT JUST INOPERABLE OVER NIGHT. THERE IS A POPPING SOUND THOUGH BEFORE IT STOPS WORKING. *TR
Structure, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Jul 9, 2008
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A STRONG URINE SMELL AFTER THE USE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER. CONSUMER DOESN'T FEEL THAT THIS PROBLEM WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *KB THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE IS A WIND SOUND WHEN DRVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT SOUNDED AS IF THE WINDOWS WERE DOWN.
Structure, Jun 16, 2008
SUN VISOR WONT STAY UP. IT GETS IN THE WAY OF MY VIEW. VANITY LIGHT NO LONGER WORKS. I HAVE NEVER BEEN ROUGH WITH THE VISOR, IT JUST SUDDENLY STOPPED GOING UP. *TR
Structure, Jun 3, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUBBER WITHIN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS LOOSE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR ANOTHER REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,460 UPDATED 7/3/08 *CN
Engine and engine cooling, Structure, May 9, 2008
BAD SMELL COMING FROM THE AC WHEN IS INITIALLY TURN ON AND 5 DAYS AGO FIND OUT THE RUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND BACK ON THE SAME SIDE ARE SOAKING WET. MECHANIC FROM THE DEALER STATED THAT ONE AC HOSE INSIDE THE CAR, UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD WAS TUGGED IN. THEN THE MANAGER STATED IT WAS THE OUTSIDE HOSE FROM THE AC. THEY STATE THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WATER DAMAGE. WANT COSTUMER TO PAY 1,480 TO CHANGE THE RUGS. ONLY 9,707 MILES, THEY ARE BEING DISHONEST TO THE CUSTOMERS. ALSO, SLOW ACCELERATION AND JUMPY RIDE. *TR
Structure, May 8, 2008
VERY POOR PAINT ON MY CAMRY 2007. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Structure, Equipment, Feb 2, 2008
I PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN MARCH 2006. THIS NEW VEHICLE HAD SEVERAL DEFECTS INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF A DASH BY THE DEALER AFTER DELIVERY. THE QUALITY OF THE BRAKE ROTORS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE UNSATISFACTORY. I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROX. 46,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD TWO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS EVALUATE THE FACTORY ROTORS AND THEY BOTH COME TO THE SAME CONCLUSION, POOR QUALITY ROTORS. IT'S NOT HOW THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED SINCE WE ARE NOT CAUSING ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THESE ROTORS TO WARP THE WAY THEY DO. WE DO NOT DRIVE OUR VEHICLES HARD, JUST TO CAUSE MORE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES. TOYOTA HAS PAID FOR REPLACING THE ROTORS ONCE. THEY HAVE ALSO CHARGED ME TWICE FOR THE SAME WORK AND I HAVE PAID TWICE TO ANOTHER AUTO SHOP. I TRIED TO FILE A COMPLAINT THROUGH TOYOTA AND THAT WAS USELESS. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A TOYOTA VEHICLE AGAIN. REAL SAD HOW THEY WERE HANDLING MY COMPLAINT. *TR