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, Jun 28, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR FLIPPED DOWNWARD AND WOULD NOT REMAIN IN THE UPWARD POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE SUN VISOR COULD BE REPLACED AT HER EXPENSE. THE DEALER REMOVED THE SUN VISOR BUT IT WAS NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 99,300.
Visibility, Jun 10, 2010
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR KEEPS FALLING DOWN. I HAVE HARDLY USED IT AND THE CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD. IT FALLS DOWN IN FRONT OF MY FACE WHILE DRIVING AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *TR
Visibility, Jun 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN VISOR BROKE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT ALTHOUGH THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR COSTS AS THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,200. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000.
Visibility, May 27, 2010
WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE, DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE, OBSCURING VIEW OF WINDSHIELD. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE VISOR, IT FELL OFF, HIT ME ON THE MOUTH, AND SLID ONTO THE DRIVERSIDE FLOORBOARD. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Visibility, May 11, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECIRCULATION CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATED INVOLUNTARILY. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, HE TURNED THE SYSTEM OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE THE FAILURE DISTRACTED HIM WHILE HE WAS DRIVING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000.
Visibility, Apr 30, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE WITH DISTORTION IN THE WINDSHIELD. *DT THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE DISTORTED WINDSHIELD AND THEY STATED THEY WOULD REPLACE IT. WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO PICK UP HIS VEHICLE HE NOTICED THE SAME DISTORTION. THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE DEALER SHOWED THE CONSUMER ANOTHER CAMRY WITH THE SAME DEFECT. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ALL CAMRY'S WERE MADE THAT WAY AND HE MAY STILL HAVE THAT PROBLEM IF ANOTHER WINDSHIELD WAS ORDERED. *JB
Visibility, Apr 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WAS MISSING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, SHE FOUND THE WINDOW HAD FALLEN INTO THE DOOR PANEL; HOWEVER, SHE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE WINDOW. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDOW CABLE HAD FRACTURED, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL. THE DEALER MADE REPAIRS TO THE WINDOW AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 20,000. UPDATED 05/25/10 UPDATED 6/3/10 *CN THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 06/24/10.*JB
Visibility, Mar 19, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH DANGEROUS WINDSHIELD DESIGN. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASHBOARD BADLY REFLECTS IN THE WINDSHIELD DISTRACTING HER VISION. *JB
Visibility, Feb 22, 2010
I JUST HAVE TO PUT THIS COMPLAINT IN BECAUSE TOYOTA BLEW ME OFF AND MADE ME PAY $186.00 TO REPAIR THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THAT JUST STARTED FALLING ON ME ONE DAY WHEN I WAS DRIVING LONG DISTANCE. I TOLD THEM THAT THERE IS NO WAY THAT A 2007 SUN VISOR ON ANY CAR SHOULD BE FALLING DOWN AND HITTING THE DIVER THEY TOLD ME IT DIDN'T MATTER THAT THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TO FIX THIS DANGER I HAD TO PAY. I COULDN'T DRIVE AROUND WITH MY VISOR FALLING DOWN IN MY FACE AS I WAS TRYING TO DRIVE SO I PAID THE MONEY BUT I LET THEM KNOW THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO A 2007 CAMRY. I HAVE PURCHASED TOYOTA'S SINCE 1982 AND AFTER THE WAY I WAS TREATED I WILL NOT BE BACK TO BUY A TOYOTA. MARK MY WORD THOUGH THE NEXT PROBLEM YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT ARE THE VISORS FALLING DOWN IN THE FACE OF THE DRIVERS. PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS BEFORE SOMEBODY IS HURT WHEN IT HAPPENS TO THEM. *TR
Visibility, Feb 22, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD SMELL EXHAUST SMOKE EMITTING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE VENTS; HE NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN HE HAD TURNED THE VEHICLE ON RECIRCULATE MODE. HE WOULD THEN SEE THAT THE RECIRCULATE MODE WAS OFF. HE NOTICED THE PROBLEM ON A DAILY BASIS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT THE HUMIDITY IN THE VEHICLE WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE PROBLEM. HE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING TO REPAIR AS IT WAS NORMAL. HE HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO-DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000. UPDATED 003/30/10 *BF UPDATED 08/06/10
Visibility, Feb 9, 2010
2007 CAMRY SE; BOTH SUNVISORS HAVE FAILED WHICH MEANS THEY ARE FALLING OUT OF THEIR ANCHORS, WHICH ARE HELD IN PLACE BY PLASTIC CONNECTORS. THIS RESULTS IN THE VISORS BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VIEW (AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER'S VIEW), WHICH IMPAIR A CLEAR VIEW OF THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA HAS INSPECTED THE VISORS; THEY REPORT THAT THIS IS A COMMON REPAIR HOWEVER, AFTER CONTACTING THE REGIONAL SERVICE ADVISOR FOR TOYOTA, THEY REFUSE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCT DEFECT, AND ADVISED THAT THE CUSTOMER SIMPLY PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER OFFERED TO FIX AT COST FOR THE SUM OF $100, PER VISOR, PLUS LABOR FOR A TOTAL OF $300. *TR
Visibility, Jan 11, 2010
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR ON 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WILL NOT STAY UP. I TOOK IT OFF SO I WILL NOT HAVE AN OBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE ROAD. BUT NOW I NEED SOME SUNGLASSES. *TR
Visibility, Sep 28, 2009
ON 24 SEPT 2009 MY PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL OFF, THE MOUNTING IS COMPLETELY FREE OF THE ROOF, ON 25 SEPTEMBER 2009 THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR (ALTHOUGH STILL ATTACHED TO THE ROOF) IS SAGGING AND INHIBITING MY LINE OF VISION. I ATTEMPTED TO HOLD THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR UP BY A RUBBER BAND ATTACHED TO THE HANDLE ABOVE THE DOOR. THIS FAILED ON 26 SEPTEMBER 2009 CAUSING THE SUN VISOR TO IMPAIR MY VISION AND I NARROWLY AVOIDED A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA, WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS ASSOCIATED WITH A TECH SAFETY BULLETIN (T-SB-0284-09) HOWEVER SINCE MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY THE COMPANY WILL NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. *TR
Visibility, Sep 19, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM A TOYOTA DEALER. AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS, THE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. THIS IS A SERIOUS DISTRACTION AND DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING. I DID NOT EXPECT THIS LACK OF QUALITY FROM TOYOTA AND WAS ALSO SURPRISED THAT THEY CHARGE ME TO REPLACE IT. *TR
Visibility, Sep 18, 2009
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID... BOTH SUN VISORS FAIL AT THE PIVOT POINT AND FALL DOWN, BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VIEW, WHILE DRIVING. BOTH TOYOTA AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DEALERS REFUSE TO HONOR THEIR WARRANTY. THEY CALL THE VISORS 'TRIM PIECES' MAKING THEM INELIGIBLE FOR WARRANTY. I MAINTAIN THAT HAVING A SLAB OF MATERIAL FALL DOWN AND BLOCK THE DRIVERS VIEW DUE TO A DEFECT AT 36,000 MILES CONSTITUTES AN UNACCEPTABLE SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. IN SEVERAL EMAIL AND TELEPHONE EXCHANGES, TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVES DISMISS MY CLAIM WITH CANNED, SCRIPTED REPLIES. THEY WON'T EVEN LISTEN TO REASON. THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN AND WIDESPREAD DEFECT ON THIS LINE OF CARS. IF IT HASN'T HAPPENED ALREADY, SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET INJURED OR KILLED IN A COLLISION CAUSED BY A SUDDEN BLOCKED VIEW OF THE ROAD. PLEASE HELP! *TR
Visibility, Sep 8, 2009
2007 CAMRY, SUNVISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. *TR
Visibility, Aug 31, 2009
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. FLOPS DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY AND OBSTRUCTS DRIVER'S VISION OF THE ROADWAY, OVERHEAD ROAD INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHTS, VEHICLE BEING FOLLOWED, PEDESTRIANS IN THE VICINITY, ETC. CONDITION STARTED ON THE "APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE" AND CONTINUES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. BROUGHT TO DEALER AND COMPLAINED THAT CONDITION IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND POSSIBLY A DESIGN DEFECT BUT REPAIR/REPLACEMENT CHARGE WAS ASTRONOMICAL. REQUESTED DEALER TO REMOVE SUN VISOR INSTEAD. BROKEN PART IS WITH OWNER. *TR
Visibility, Jul 28, 2009
SUN VISORS WILL NOT STAY UP AND FLOP DOWN DURING DRIVING - TOYOTA 2007 CAMRY. *TR
Visibility, Jan 22, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 65 MPH. SUNROOF EXPLODED OUT. GLASS WENT ALL OVER MY HUSBAND, ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK AS HE WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. TOOK THE CAMRY TO DEALERSHIP (AFTER TAKING PICS), THEY COMMENTED "OH, WE'VE SEEN THIS BEFORE." FIXED THE SUNROOF, AND CHARGED $1000. THIS IS DANGEROUS. NOTHING HIT THE WINDOW, OR IT WOULD HAVE SHATTERED IN INSTEAD OF EXPLODING OUT. MAYBE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE PRESSURE IN THE CAR. *TR
Visibility, Aug 9, 2008
THE SUN VISOR ON MY 2007 CAMRY WILL NOT STAY UP. IT IS ON THE DRIVER SIDE, SO IT ACTUALLY IS A HAZARD IN THAT IT BLOCKS MY VIEW WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Visibility, May 13, 2008
SEVERE SUN GLARE REFLECTING FROM THE BRUSHED STAINLESS STEEL APPLIQUES APPLIED TO THE DASH, CENTER CONSOLE, AND FRONT DOOR PANELS INTERFERES WITH DRIVER AND PASSENGER VISION TO THE POINT OF BEING A DRIVING SAFETY HAZARD DURING SOME LIGHTING CONDITIONS (HIGH SUN ANGLE DURING THE MAY-SEPTEMBER SEASON). THE APPLIQUES ACT LIKE A MIRROR AND CAN DIRECT THE SUN'S RAYS DIRECTLY AT THE EYES CAUSING TEMPORARY VISION PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE IS A 2007 TOYOTA HYBRID "50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION" WITH SPECIAL FACTORY UPGRADES (INCLUDING THESE APPLIQUES). TO MY KNOWLEDGE ONLY 2500 CARS OF THIS TYPE WERE MANUFACTURED AND SOLD. TOYOTA DENIES A PROBLEM EXISTS AND STATES THE CAR WAS "CERTIFIED" FOR SALE BY THE NHTSA. I HAVE DIGITAL PHOTOS OF THE GLARE CONDITIONS THAT I COULD EMAIL TO YOU. PLEASE ADVISE. I AM REMOVING AND REPLACING THE APPLIQUES WITH NON REFLECTIVE MATERIAL AT MY EXPENSE. ON A RECENT LONG TRIP IT WAS NECESSARY TO COVER THE REFLECTIVE AREAS WITH MAPS, A PURSE AND OTHER ITEMS TO AVOID THE GLARE. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. THANK YOU. *TR
Visibility, Mar 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VISION IN ALL THE WINDOWS WAS RESTRICTED DUE TO THE GLARE OF THE SUN. THE WINDOWS WERE TINTED A GREENISH COLOR. THE DEALER REMOVED THE TINT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE TINT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE REFLECTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,500. UPDATED 4/11/08 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED DEPENDING UPON THE LIGHT CONDITIONS A DIFFERENT PERCENTAGE OF FAILURE. UPDATED 04/11/08 *TR
Visibility, Nov 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AND LOOKING INTO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND/OR THE REAR GLASS CAUSES DISTORTIONS. THE MIRROR AND/OR GLASS CAUSES THE OBJECTS IN VIEW TO APPEAR TO MOVE UP AND DOWN, BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,940 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800. UPDATED 01-10-08. *KB UPDATED 01/08/08. *JB
Visibility, Structure, Sep 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE LOOKING OUT OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, THE CONTACT NOTICED A REFLECTION THAT DECREASED THE VISIBILITY OUT OF THE REAR WINDOW. HE BELIEVED THAT THE SHADE IN THE REAR CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 10/11/07. *JB
Power train, Visibility, Sep 5, 2007
07 TOYOTA CAMRY--TRANSMISSION FAILURES AND WIND LIKE NOISE AT ALL TIMES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE WITH A 3-5 SECOND PAUSE BEFORE DRIVE ENGAGES AND A SUDDEN LUNGE. UPDATED 09/25/07 *TR