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.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09V388000 on NHTSA.gov
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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Structure, Visibility/wiper, Sep 24, 2014
THE DASHBOARD ON MY VEHICLE IS MELTING. IT'S STICKY, LOOKS WET, AND ON SOME DAYS IT ACTUALLY FEELS LIKE CLAY. WHEN THE SUN IS OUT IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE DUE TO THE INTENSE GLARE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY DAYS I TRY TO LOOK AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN THERE'S BEEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC LIKE YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE IS COMING AT YOU WITH THEIR HI-BEAMS ON. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINTS MADE CONCERNING THIS ISSUE BUT NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED. WITH THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE REPORTING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE ITS TIME FOR SOMEONE TO STEP UP AND MAKE OTHERS WITH THE ABILITY TO HELP DO THE RIGHT THING. THIS IS NONSENSE. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Sep 17, 2014
THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD IS TACKY OR STICKY AND EXTREMELY SHINY. SUNLIGHT REFLECTS OFF THE SURFACE OF THE DASHBOARD, CREATING A GLARE THAT OBSTRUCTS VISION. THE STICKY NATURE OF THE DASHBOARD SURFACE MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. THE MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY SOFT AND EASY TO DAMAGE. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Sep 11, 2014
TOYOTA SHOULD PROVIDE A RECALL REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF A DEFECTIVE AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS VEHICLE DASHBOARD. MY CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION BUT FOR SOME REASON THE VEHICLE HAS A STICKY, MELTING AND DIRTY DASHBOARD WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CLEAN BECAUSE IF YOU TOUCH IT VANISHES, WHILE CLEANING IT. FURTHERMORE, WHEN YOU DRIVE ON DAYLIGHT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WITH THE GLARE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD, WHICH DEFINITELY MAY CAUSE A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY FOR INJURY AND EVEN DEATH ALONG TIME. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Sep 11, 2014
MY TOYOTA CAMRY HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD. ITS MELTED AND IS STICKY HAS A VERY HIGH SHINE IN THE SUNLIGHT. AT TIMES OCCLUDES MY VISION FOR SAFE DRIVING AND I FEEL IS VERY UNSAFE. OBVIOUSLY IT SHOULD BE A RECALL BEFORE I HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I CONTACTED A DEALER WHEN THEY WERE DOING A MARKETING SURVEY WHICH SPECIFICALLY ASKED IF OUR CAR HAS DASHBOARD MELTING ISSUES. WHEN I CALLED THEY SAID THE DEALER WOULD PAY FOR THE PART (@ $1000) AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE INSTALL @ ANOTHER $1000. THAT IS TOO MUCH MONEY (WHICH I DON'T HAVE) AND IF THEY ARE ADMITTING IT IS A MATERIAL FAULT, THEN THEY SHOULD DO A RECALL AND PAY 100% BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. CAN YOU HELP? I NEED YOUR HELP. I REALLY LIKE MY CAR, BUT IT IS DANGEROUS. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Sep 6, 2014
CAR PASSENGER SIDE VISOR FAILED AND HANGS STRAIGHT DOWN BLOCKING THE DRIVER SIDE RIGHT HAND VIEW. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND FORCED ME TO PUT THE CAR INTO A DANGEROUS POSITION IN THE CENTER LANE. FORTUNATELY OTHER TRAFFIC HAD SLOWED TO ALLOW TO PROCEED INTO THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. THIS IS THE SECOND VISOR FAILURE FOR THIS VEHICLE - CLEARLY A DESIGN/ENGINEERING ISSUE. FIRST WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY REPLACEMENT. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Sep 3, 2014
THE DRIVER-SIDE SUN VISOR MOUNTING MECHANISM FAILED CAUSING THE VISOR TO DANGLE AND SWING FREELY, OBSTRUCTING DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED IN MAY 2010 AND WAS REPLACED, THE REPLACEMENT ALSO FAILED (AS THE FIRST VISOR) IN JULY 2014. THE DEFECT IN THE VISOR DESIGN FLAW WAS NEVER CORRECTED CAUSING IT FAIL REPEATEDLY. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. TOYOTA ALSO REFUSED TO REPLACE THE VISOR THE SECOND TIME STATING IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CAMRY SUN VISORS. *TR
Air bags, Structure, Visibility/wiper, Sep 2, 2014
IN MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY, AT FIRST (APPROX. 2011) THE DASHBOARD WOULD FEEL STICKY, AS IF SOMETHING HAD SPILLED ON IT. HOWEVER THE STICKINESS COULD NOT BE CLEANED UP. IT WAS IN FACT THE MATERIAL OF THE DASHBOARD MELTING. IT CONTINUES TO GET WORSE AND SPREADS ACROSS A LARGER AREA, TO THE POINT THAT NOW (2014) THE DASH CANNOT BE TOUCHED WITHOUT A MARK BEING LEFT IN THE MELTED MATERIAL. IT LOOKS WET AND IS SO GLOSSY THAT THE GLARE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THROUGH MOST OF THE DAY. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AS IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD, NOT JUST WITH THE BLINDING GLARE WHICH IMPAIRS VISION, BUT BECAUSE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS CONTAINED INSIDE OF THE DASHBOARD AND THE DASHBOARD BEING MELTED MAY AFFECT ITS DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Visibility, Sep 2, 2014
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO COME DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Sep 1, 2014
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY DASHBOARD STARTED TO MELT THIS SUMMER. I TYPICALLY WIPE AWAY THE DUST WITH A CLEAN MICROFIBER CLOTH FROM TIME TO TIME. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DO SO THIS ENTIRE SUMMER BECAUSE ANYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE DASHBOARD STICKS TO IT. IT'S NOW GETTING TO THE POINT THAT IT CREATES A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD AND CAN BE HARD TO SEE ON A SUNNY DAY. TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL THIS AND REPLACE IT WITH A DASHBOARD THAT WON'T DO THE SAME THING. I UNDERSTAND WEAR AND TEAR BUT THIS IS RIDICULOUS. I HAVE HAD MANY CARS AND THIS IS THE FIRST SITUATION I'VE COME ACROSS THAT I FELT NEEDED TO BE FIXED BY THE COMPANY, NO MATTER HOW OLD THE CAR IS. TOYOTA TOLD ME IT HAD NO IDEA ABOUT THIS BEING AN ISSUE. CLEARLY FROM WHAT I'VE READ ONLINE, THEY ARE IN DENIAL. MOST REPORTS I'VE SEEN ONLINE ARE IN TEXAS AND FLORIDA. I'M REPORTING THIS ISSUE FROM ST. LOUIS, MO. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Aug 30, 2014
I PURCHASED THE CAMRY BACK IN 2010. CAR WAS GREAT, LOOKED GREAT. DASH LOOKED GOOD, OR AT LEAST I THOUGHT THE DEALERS DETAILER MADE IT LOOK GOOD. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, NOTICED THE DASH WAS INCREDIBLY STICKY. TOOK IT TO BACK TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM AND EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER THE DASHBOARD, AND IT WAS OUT OF MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALER TOO AND THEY SAID TOYOTA WOULD NOT COVER EITHER. THE DASH IS INCREDIBLY STICKY, LIKE THE GLUE THAT TOYOTA USED TO GLUE THE TOP MATERIAL DOWN ON THE DASH IS SEEPING THROUGH THE TOP LAYER. THE GLUE CREATES AN INCREDIBLE GLARE WHEN DRIVING, WHICH CAN BE INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS DURING SUNNY DAYS AS IT MAKES THINGS HARD TO SEE UNLESS YOU'RE WEARING A PAIR OF SUNGLASSES, AND EVEN SO THE GLARE IS STILL THERE. THE GLUE ALSO MAKES THINGS STICK TO THE DASH, MAKING IT INCREDIBLY HARD TO CLEAN AS WELL, WHICH CAN ALSO SHOW UP ON THE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. I'VE NEVER USED ANY GREASY, OR OILY PRODUCTS TO CLEAN MY DASH AS I WAS WORRIED ABOUT MAKING THE GLUE/GLARE PROBLEM EVEN WORSE. I'M TEMPTED TO EITHER BUY A DASH COVER, WHICH IRONICALLY WILL STICK TO THE DASHBOARD, OR TINT MY WINDSHIELD TO KEEP THE GLARE DOWN. IT'S VERY DISAPPOINTING TOYOTA CHEAPED OUT ON THE MATERIAL USED IN THE DASH, THAT'S GOING TO HURT RESALE VALUE FOR ALL CAMRYS WITH THE ISSUE DOWN THE ROAD, AND CAN CREATE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IF THE GLARE IS BAD ENOUGH FOR SOME PEOPLE. I MODERATE A TOYOTA FORUM AND I SEE THIS EXACT ISSUE POP UP A LOT. I'VE INCLUDED A FEW LINKS FOR REFERENCE. HTTP://WWW.TOYOTANATION.COM/FORUM/104-5TH-6TH-GENERATION-2002-2006-2007-2011/391341-2007-TOYOTA-CAMRY-DASHBOARD-MELTING-UNDER-FLORIDA-HEAT.HTML HTTP://WWW.NAIRALAND.COM/1095499/07-08-CAMRY-DASHBOARD-MELTING HTTP://WWW.HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM/STORY/21726645/EXCLUSIVE-SOME-TOYOTA-CAMRYS-SUFFER-FROM-STICKY-CRACKING-DASHBOARDS. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Aug 30, 2014
THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IS MELTING AND CAUSING A HUGE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. IT LOOKS LIKE I SLATHERED BABY OIL ON THE FIRST 5 INCHES OF THE DASHBOARD. THIS CAUSES DIFFICULTY SEEING OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD ESPECIALLY IN THE FLORIDA SUN. THIS SHOULD BE A MANUFACTURE RECALL SINCE IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN FOR DRIVERS. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Aug 29, 2014
I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN NOVEMBER 2006 FROM A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND KEEP IT PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN IT'S NOT BEING USED. ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, THE HEAT OF THE SUN BEGAN MELTING MY DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO LOOK VERY GLOSSY AND SHINY AND FEEL VERY STICKY, LIKE GLUE. PARTS OF IT BEGAN TO PEEL. WHEN I AM DRIVING ON A HOT SUNNY DAY, THE SHINE OF THE DASHBOARD CREATES A GLARE ON MY WINDSHIELD THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP HOPING THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR IT AS IT IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, BUT THEY SAID THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY AROUND $3,000 TO REPLACE THE DASH. THEY ALSO ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA CAMRY MODELS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 2007 AND 2010, YET THEY NEVER ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT'S CLEAR FROM THIS THAT IT WAS PERFECTLY FEASIBLE FOR THEM TO USE A DIFFERENT MATERIAL MADE TO WITHSTAND HEAT IN WARMER CLIMATES, BUT THEY DID NOT. THIS MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT IS HAZARDOUS AS IT CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION WHEN THE GLARE IS STRONG. I KINDLY REQUEST THAT THE NHTSA TAKE SOME ACTION TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Aug 26, 2014
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HAS DEVELOPED A VERY SOFT AND VERY STICKY DASHBOARD. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS SOME SORT OF RESIDUE BUT THE DASHBOARD JUST KEPT GETTING WORSE. YOU CAN NOT TOUCH IT WITHOUT LEAVING A MARK ON IT, EITHER A FINGER PRINT OR A NICK FROM CATCHING IT WITH YOUR FINGERNAIL. ANY AND ALL DUST PARTICLES STICK TO ITS SURFACE AND BECAUSE OF THE EXTREME STICKINESS IT CAN NOT BE CLEANED OFF. THE GLARE FROM THE SUN IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PART! YOU CAN NOT SEE, EVEN WITH VISOR DOWN AND SUNGLASSES ON! *TR
Visibility, Aug 25, 2014
THE DRIVER`S & PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR DOESN'T STAY WHERE IT SHOULD BE, NOT UP ALL THE WAY OR DOWN ALL THE WAY. VERY BAD VISIBILITY AND NOT COMFORTABLE FEELING . *TR
Visibility, Aug 15, 2014
THE SUN VISOR SEEMS TO BE DEFECTED AND KEPT FALLING DOWN THEREFORE I HAD TO TAKE IT OUT. AND AM CLAIMING FOR A FIX OR A NEW ONE. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Aug 13, 2014
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND HAS BEEN FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF SOME CLEANER THAT I USED. THEN I FOUND OUT THAT MANY 2007 CAMRY OWNERS ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO ADMIT THAT THEY HAVE A DEFECTED PRODUCT. I AM 62 YEARS OLD AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ANOTHER VEHICLE - AND I'VE HAD OTHER TOYOTAS . WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL???????????????? THE DEALERSHIP TRY TO PASS IT OFF AS THE CONSUMERS' FAULT WHEN IT IS ACTUALLY TOYOTA'S. WHAT CAN I DO? *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Aug 13, 2014
MELTING, STICKY DASH WHICH CAUSES A GLARE DURING DAYLIGHT DRIVING. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Aug 13, 2014
MY 2007 CAMRY'S DASHBOARD SEEMS TO BE "MELTING." IT IS VERY STICKY AND REFLECTS A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD - MAKING IT HARD TO SEE. I AM AFRAID IT WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, SO I KNOW THERE MUST BE A SOLUTION OR A RECALL SOON. TOYOTA CHANGED DASHBOARD MATERIAL IN 2009 (FROM WHAT I HEARD ON THE NEWS) SO IT MAKES ME BELIEVE THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE ISSUE... PLEASE HELP! *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Aug 11, 2014
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND HAS BECOME VERY STICKY. THE GLARE EFFECT MY VISION WHICH HAS CAUSE CLOSE ACCIDENTS. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Aug 8, 2014
THE DASHBOARD HAS A MOLTEN STICKY APPEARANCE. IT IS EXTREMELY REFLECTIVE AND WHEN IN DIRECT LIGHT (SUCH AS THE SUN) THE GLARE IS REFLECTED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THIS CAUSES A GLARE IN THE DRIVERS EYES WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHILST IN MOTION. OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE DESCRIBED THIS PHENOMENA AS THE "DASHBOARD MELTING". *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Aug 6, 2014
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID'S DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND THE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSED BY THE MELTED SURFACE IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Aug 5, 2014
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A GLARE APPEARED ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT MADE IT DIFFICULT TO VIEW THE ROAD. THE GLARE WAS DUE TO THE DASHBOARD MELTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS ALSO STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. JCC UPFDATED 09/16/14*LJ UPDATED 1/13/2015 *JS
Air bags, Structure, Visibility/wiper, Jul 31, 2014
DASHBOARD HAS BEGUN TO DETERIORATE. IT HAS A STICKY FILM ON IT THAT REFLECTS SUNLIGHT INTO THE DRIVER'S FACE. THE DASHBOARD HAS BEGUN TO BE VERY STICKY AND LOOKS LIKE IT'S GOING TO START TO FALL APART. MORE THAN AESTHETICALLY DISAPPOINTING IS THE SAFETY ISSUE. THE REFLECTION FROM THE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AT TIMES. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Jul 30, 2014
MY DASH BOARD IS MELTING AND IT HAS A SHINY GLARE WHEN THE SUN HITS THE DASH IT CAUSES A GLARE AND YOU CAN NOT SEE GOOD OUT OF THE WIND SHIELD. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND TOYOTA WILL NOT FIX THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT SO MANY OF US OWNERS DO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I BOUGHT MY TOYOTA BRAND NEW AND I NOTICED AFTER ABOUT 3 YEARS OF OWNING THE CAR THAT THE DASH WAS VERY STICKY AND SHINY. I DID TAKE IT TO HOLLYWOOD TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD FIX IT IF I PAID HALF. SINCE THIS WAS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT I TOLD THEM THAT I WOULD NOT BE WILLING TO PAY FOR THIS AWFUL PRODUCT THAT THEY MADE. ITS VERY DANGEROUS AND IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
Visibility, Jul 29, 2014
THE DRIVER SUN VISOR BECAME LOOSE AD WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE CREATING A HAZARD TO THE DRIVER. THE VISOR IS IN MY FACE AND OBSTRUCTS MY VISION. *JS