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: visibility
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Visibility, Jul 17, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND THE SUN VISORS HAVE BEEN SAGGING WHEN IN THE STOWED POSITION FOR A YEAR OR MORE. TODAY, THE DRIVERS-SIDE VISOR HAS DECIDED TO FALL INTO MY FIELD OF VISION WHILE DRIVING. I TRIED TO STOW THE VISOR, BUT IT WILL NO LONGER STAY PUT. I HAD TO REMOVE THE VISOR FROM THE ROOF. AS OF YET, I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AS IT IS A SUNDAY. I WILL CONTACT TOYOTA TOMORROW AND SEE WHAT IT WILL COST ME. I HAVE READ MANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND THAT IS WHAT LET ME TO YOUR SITE. *TR
Visibility, Jul 15, 2011
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP, THE DRIVER CAN BECOME BLINDED WHEN THE VISOR BECOMES LOOSE AND IT CANNOT BE PUSHED BACK UP TO LIE FLUSH WITH THE ROOF. IT ALSO CANNOT BE MOVED TO THE SIDE.
Visibility, Jul 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR FAILED, AS A RESULT IT CONTINUED TO FALL DOWN BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Visibility, Jul 12, 2011
DRIVERS SIDE SUNVISOR FAILURE. *TT
Visibility, Jul 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT REMAIN IN AN UPWARD STATIONARY POSITION. THE SUN VISOR WAS FRACTURED ALONG THE SEAM WHICH WAS LOCATED NEAR THE SUPPORT BRACKET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE SAFETY CONCERN WITH THE SUN VISOR OBSTRUCTING THE VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,400. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Visibility, Jul 10, 2011
THIS HAS BEEN AND ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, BUT IN JANUARY THE SUN VISOR ONTHE PASSENGER SIDE COMPLETELY FELL DOWN AND BLOCKS MY VIEW. I CAN NOT GET THE VISOR TO RETURN TO THE UP POSITION. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND OUT HOW TO FIX IT, BUT TO NO AVAIL SHORT OF PURCHASING A NEW VISOR AND HAVING IT INSTALLED. I HAVE OWNED TOYOTAS SINCE 1981 AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY OF THE OTHER VEHICLES NO MATTER HOW OLD. THIS ONE MYSTERIOUSLY FAILED COMPLETELY AROUND 55K MILES. *TR
Visibility, Jul 10, 2011
2007 CAMRY - SUN VISOR JUST ABRUPTLY COMES OUT OF THE HOLDER - NO CRASH OR ABUSE .... WILL NOT STAY UP THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS I CAN NOT CONTROL THE VISOR FOR SUN AND TO SEE THE ROAD. *TR
Visibility, Jul 7, 2011
SUN VISOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE HAS MALFUNCTIONED, WILL NO LONGER GO IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION AND WAS HANGING DOWN TO THE POINT OF BLOCKING VISION. VISOR HAD TO BE REMOVED TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE CAR. *TR
Visibility, Jul 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE SUN VISOR DOES NOT RETURN TO IT'S PROPER POSITION WHEN NOT IN USE AND IMPAIRED HER VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHO STATED THE SUN VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE SUN VISOR WAS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 8/29/11 *CN UPDATED 09/28/11*JB
Visibility, Jul 7, 2011
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FAILURE - TOYOTA CAMRY 2007 - DRIVING ALONG AND THE VISOR JUST FLOPPED DOWN IMPEDING DRIVERS' VIEW OF THE ROAD! - INTERNAL MECHANISM BROKE - VISOR STAYS HANGING DOWN, DRIVER HAS TO HOLD IT UP UNTIL AT DESTINATION - HAVE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF SAME - WITH LITTLE COOPERATION FROM TOYOTA IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE - THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL - IT IS A DEFECTIVE COMPONENT AND IS A SAFETY CONCERN! *TR
Visibility, Jul 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR FLIPPED DOWNWARD AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACTS VISION. THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD THE VISOR UP WITH HIS HAND TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE SUN VISOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP RON MORACCO. UPDATED 09/01/2011 *LN
Visibility, Jul 1, 2011
IN APRIL 2011, THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR ON MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY FELL DOWN ALL BY ITSELF. IT WAS TAPED TO THE ROOF OF THE CAR SINCE GETTING INTO THE SHOP WAS NOT AN OPTION AT THAT TIME. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE PASSENGER'S SUN VISOR FELL DOWN ALL BY ITSELF (IT TOO WAS TAPED TO THE ROOF OF THE CAR). THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THAT WE HAVE OUR MECHANIC WORK DONE AT AND THE SERVICE PERSON SAID THAT WE SHOULD CALL TOYOTA'S HOME OFFICE. THIS SAFETY ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE TOYOTA HOME OFFICE (CASE # WAS ASSIGNED) BUT THEY SEEMED UNCONCERNED ABOUT THE ISSUE. I EVEN MENTIONED TO THEM THAT CHECKS ON THE INTERNET REVEALED NUMEROUS PEOPLE REPORTING THIS SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY CONCERN AS VISIBILITY PROBLEMS EXIST WHEN THESE VISORS FALL DOWN. *TR
Visibility, Jul 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR EXECPECTEDLY FLIPS DOWNWARD DUE TO A PIECE OF BROKEN PLASTIC. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 31,000.
Visibility, Jun 28, 2011
2007 CAMRY; DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FALLS DOWN INTO LINE OF SIGHT AND WILL NOT STAY OUT OF THE WAY. THIS OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW WHEN DRIVING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. IT WILL NOT STAY UP OUT OF THE WAY. LOOKS LIKE THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT IS TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE PART. *TR
Visibility, Jun 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD FALL DOWNWARDS AND OBSTRUCT HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE VISOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Visibility, Jun 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD FLIP DOWNWARDS WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Visibility, Jun 27, 2011
I OPEN MY SUNROOF LEAVING BEFORE I PULLED OUT OF MY GARAGE. I STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AND MADE A TURN. 5 TO 10 SECONDS AFTER I TURNED I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. I CHECKED MY DOOR WINDOWS AND THE APPEARED FINE; I SLIGHTLY CLOSED MY SUNROOF AND SAW THAT THE GLASS WAS SHATTERED IN A MILLION PIECES. THE GUNSHOT SOUND WAS THE SUNROOF EXPLODING IN MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. MY CAR ONLY HAS WITH 68,000 MILES ON IT. TOYOTAS ARE MADE TO BE DRIVEN 300,000 MILES. THIS EXPLOSION OCCURRED WHILE MY SUNROOF WAS IN OPEN MODE. I TOOK MY CAR TO TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THAT MAYBE A ROCK HIT THE SUNROOF. I TOLD THEM THAT IT WASN'T POSSIBLE SINCE THE SUNROOF WAS OPEN WHEN THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED. THE EXPLOSION CAUSED THE GLASS TO SHATTER. I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY WAS TOLD THAT IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THIS EXPLOSION WAS A MANUFACTURER'S (TOYOTA) DEFECT THAT TOYOTA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE SUNROOF. I CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THAT IF I DIDN'T HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT THIS ITEM WOULD NOT BE COVERED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE ROOF FOR $1080. I TOLD THEM THAT THIS ITEM SHOULD BE WORKING AT THE MILEAGE THAT I HAVE AND THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE IT. I ALSO TOLD THEM THAT I HAVE OWNED 3 OTHER CARS WITH SUNROOFS AND THE MILEAGE WAS WAY PAST MY CURRENT MILEAGE THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. I CALLED THE 800 NUMBER AND FILED A COMPLAINT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WEREN'T GOING TO PAY FOR THIS ITEM. I TOLD THEM TO FILE IT AS A COMPLAINT. I ALSO TOLD THEM THAT I WAS GOING TO FILE A COMPLAINT ON TOYOTA. *TR
Visibility, Jun 26, 2011
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FLIP-UP MY VISOR PRIOR TO DRIVING, DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE. THE BREAKAGE APPEARS TO HAVE OCCURRED INSIDE THE VISOR ITSELF, AND NOT WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE ROOF. BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, THE VISOR HANGS DOWN AND OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW OUT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND MAKES IT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. WHEN FLIPPING IT TO THE SIDE, IT CONTINUES TO HANG DOWN AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE DRIVER-SIDE MIRROR, AND AGAIN IS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE.
Visibility, Jun 26, 2011
DRIVER SIDE SUNVISOR KEEPS DRIFTING DOWN WHILE DRIVING BLOCKING DRIVER'S VIEW AND CREATES DRIVING HAZARD AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. *TR
Visibility, Jun 25, 2011
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE WITH 32,000 MILES: DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR SUN VISOR FAILS TO STAY IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND LOCKING CLIP SNAPPED INSIDE VISOR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SECURE. THE VISOR HAS HAD PROBLEMS BEING LOOSE FOR MONTHS AND FALLS DOWN WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. THE CLIP WOULD OCCASIONALLY COME UNDONE, CAUSING THE VISOR TO SWING OPEN. WHEN CLICKING THE VISOR'S LOCK BAR INTO THE ROOF LOCK, THE BAR BROKE OFF WITH MINOR FORCE APPLIED. NOW VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE IN ANY POSITION, CAUSING DANGEROUS VISIBILITY ISSUE. AUTH DEALER OFFERED TO REPLACE FOR $185, SAYING CANNOT REPAIR. STEEP PRICE FOR SIMILAR PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED BY MANY MANY OTHER 2007 CAMRY OWNERS. *TR
Visibility, Jun 24, 2011
AFTER A SHORT WHILE OF NOTICING A STRANGE CLICKING SOUND WHEN PLACING THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR INTO AN UP, LOCKED POSITION, THE VISOR CEASED TO LOCK. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I COULD FEEL THE BROKEN PIECE AND IT CREATED A "BUMP" UNDERNEATH THE VISOR MATERIAL COVERING. EVENTUALLY, IT CREATED ENOUGH TENSION ON THE VISOR MATERIAL THAT THE MATERIAL PULLED AWAY FROM THE VANITY MIRROR EXPOSING SOME OF THE PLASTIC UNDERNEATH. THE VISOR WILL NOT SIT IN ITS UPRIGHT POSITION OR STAY FORWARD TOWARD THE WINDSHIELD, BUT RATHER HANGS DIRECTLY IN THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SIGNIFICANTLY IMPAIRS THE DRIVER'S VIEW. ANOTHER DRIVER ENTERING MY CAR REFUSED TO DRIVE BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THE VISIBILITY. CURRENTLY, I HAVE THE VISOR TAPED TO THE ROOF; HOWEVER, THIS IS SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A 4 YEAR OLD CAR (2007 CAMRY). NEVER HAVE I HAD ISSUE WITH A SUN VISOR, NOR AM I "ROUGH" ON MY CAR (I DRIVE A LOT, BUT MY CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION INSIDE AND OUTSIDE). I WAS AMONG THE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE OIL LINE LEAK, HAVING MY CAR BREAK DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 8-MONTH PREGNANT SISTER IN THE CAR. (THIS WAS PRIOR TO THE RECALL.) TOYOTA HAS BECOME A NEGLIGENT COMPANY AND IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE US GOVERNMENT AND NHTSA (AMONG OTHER GROUPS) TO PROTECT THE CONSUMERS FROM FRAUD LIKE THIS. BASED ON THESE ORGANIZATIONS RATINGS AND EVALUATIONS, I BOUGHT MY 07 CAMRY THINKING I WAS GETTING A QUALITY, DEPENDABLE, SAFE CAR. INSTEAD, I HAVE HAD ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH NO ASSISTANCE FROM THE SAME ORGANIZATIONS WHO CLAIMED TOYOTA'S SUPERIORITY; NOT EVEN TOYOTA WANTS TO BACK UP ITS WORK! I SINCERELY HOPE THE POWERS THAT BE MAKE THIS VISOR ISSUE A RECALL AND TOYOTA IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE PRODUCTS IT SELLS. I WELCOME MY LOCAL DEALER AND/OR TOYOTA TO CONTACT ME AND RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *TR
Visibility, Jun 23, 2011
SUN VISOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE KEPT FALLING DOWN CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO PULL IT UP WHILE DRIVING. IT BECAME A HAZARD SO I HAD TO TAKE IT OFF. IT VERY EXPENSE TO REPLACE OVER 100 DOLLARS. *TR
Visibility, Jun 23, 2011
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY DRIVER'S SIDE SUNVISOR FALLS DOWN IN FRONT OF DRIVER, WILL NOT STAY IN UP POSITION, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS BROKEN, CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD WITH ABOUT 50K MILES? THIS IS A $100+ PART, IT SHOULD FAIL SO QUICKLY. *TR
Visibility, Jun 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WAS BROKEN MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE SUN VISOR TO STAY IN THE UP POSITION. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,500.
Visibility, Jun 19, 2011
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT REMAIN IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND OBSTRUCTED MY FIELD OF VISION. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK OF THE FLOPPINESS, THE VISOR SNAPPED OFF OF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD. IT WAS QUITE PAINFUL, BUT I DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 59,000. *TR