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.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 15V689000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 14V743000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 12V491000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 10V017000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E082000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
3,615 reports, newest first.
Visibility, Aug 24, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY DRIVER'S SIDE SUNVISOR DROOPS - ALL OF A SUDDEN MY SUNVISOR DROOPS AND OBSCURES MY VISION WHILE DRIVING; SEEMS LIKE POOR WORKMANSHIP FOR IT TO FAIL. *TR
Equipment, Aug 24, 2010
MY 2007 CAMRY SMELLS HORRIBLY LIKE MOLD AND MILDEW. THE MOLD IS IN THE A/C BUT I CAN'T GET SUNNYSIDE TOYOTA TO REPLACE THE A/C AND CLEAN THE VENTS. WHAT DO I DO? I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW IN MARCH 2006. I FINALLY FOUND A DOCTOR WHO COULD DIAGNOSE WHAT WAS WRONG. THE MOLD IN THE A/C OF MY TOYOTA HAS CAUSED MY LEG MUSCLES TO BE WEAKEN SO I HAVE ALOT OF PAIN WALKING AND A LARGE BUMP ON MY LEG. TOYOTA HAS BEEN NICE BUT WON'T CLEAN OUT MY A/C OR VENTS AND WON'T ADMIT THIS IS A VERY VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2007 CAMRY. I AM HIGH SENSITIVE TO MOLD AND IT HAS CAUSED ALOT OF SICK DAYS, DOCTORS APPTS, AND PAIN. I WOULD LIKE THEM TO REPLACE THE A/C AND I AM SURE THERE WILL FIND THE MOLD. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 24, 2010
I HAD A WEIRD SYSTEM LOCKUP (MAY BE ABS LOCKUP)/SHUTDOWN ISSUE WHEN DRIVING THE 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY (RECALL SERVICE DONE ALREADY). I WAS DRIVING THE CAR SLOWLY AND TOOK EXIT (20-30 MPH SPEED) FROM NJ-TURNPIKE AND HEARD A STRANGE SOUND AND THE CAR RAN LOOSE SO I APPLIED A LITTLE BRAKE AS IT WAS ON A TURN (EXIT). THE CAR SUDDENLY LOCKED UP AND SPUN AROUND AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. AND THE DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE HIT ON A CURB AND HALTED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I CALLED UP COPS AND DIDN'T SWITCH OFF THE IGNITION. THEN COPS HELPED ME TO TAKE THE CAR THRU THE EXIT AND IT WAS RUNNING NORMALLY AFTER THAT. BUT I AM HEARING SOME OOZING SOUND WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING 40-50 MPH AND > 60 MPH SPEED FROM THERE ON. I WENT TO DEALER/SERVICE AND THEY ARE NOT GIVING ANY CLUE, AND SAID NO ISSUES WITH DIAGNOSIS. I'VE GIVEN THE CAR AGAIN TODAY AS THEY WERE NOT HAVING THE TIME TO DO THE TEST DRIVE YESTERDAY TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE STRANGE SOUND IS. THE INCIDENT WAS SCARY AND COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL/CRASH. IT WAS VERY LUCKY TO ESCAPE WITHOUT ANY INJURY OR CAR DAMAGES AS THERE WAS NO CAR/TRUCK BEHIND ME FOR FEW SECONDS. MY WIFE WAS SHOCKED TO SEE IT HAPPENED AS WE WERE TRAVELLING WITH OUR 18 MONTHS OLD KID. *TR
Visibility, Aug 18, 2010
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR BECAME LOOSE AND FELL INTO MY WIFE'S FIELD OF VISION. NOW IT IS SO LOOSE IT WILL NO LONGER STAY IN THE UP POSITION. I AM REMOVING IT AND PLAN TO REPLACE IT IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE BUT WANTED TO REPORT THIS AS A POSSIBLE SAFETY DEFECT. *TR
Power train, Aug 18, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE ABNORMALLY WHEN DRIVING 45 MPH. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FRONT AXLES WERE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 128,000.
Visibility, Aug 17, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WOULD NOT REMAIN IN THE UPWARD POSITION AND WOULD FLAP DOWN, DISTRACTING THE CONTACT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE VISOR COMPLETELY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE VISOR COULD BE REPAIRED AT HER EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000. UPDATED 11/08/10 * BF UPDATED 11/10/10*JB
Vehicle speed control, Aug 17, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES STUCK ACCELERATOR. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT REGARDING BEING ASSIGNED A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH A BROKEN WINDSHIELD AND GAS LIGHT ON AFTER THE EVENT OF THE CAMRY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL AFTER ALMOST CRASHING INTO AN OAK TREE. THE FIRST TIME THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, SHE HAD ONLY DRIVEN FOUR MILES BEFORE THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED AGAIN. SHE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AND CUT OFF THE ENGINE, AND STOPPED SAFELY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL OVER 90 MPH. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Aug 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPAIRED. THE DEALER CUT THE LENGTH OF THE PEDAL. THE PEDAL WAS TOO SHORT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO REACH IT. THE ONLY WAY SHE WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE PEDAL WAS IF HER FOOT REMAINED ELEVATED INSTEAD OF HAVING HER HEEL ON THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO FIX THE PEDAL. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 32300.
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Aug 12, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STRUTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT LEAK COMING THE STRUTS. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE LEAKING WAS NORMAL, BUT, THEY WOULD MONITOR IT EVERY 5,000 MILES. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET BACK TO THE DEALER WITHIN THE 5,000 MILES AND BY THE TIME HE DID RETURN, THE STRUTS WERE LEAKING PAST THE LOWER SPRING SEAT. THE QUALITY OF THE RIDE; ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS HAD WORSENED. ALL FOUR STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Suspension, Aug 11, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WERE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,830 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,840.
Electrical system, Aug 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. SHE ATTEMPTED TO LOCK THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT LOCK. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT START UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL REPEATED ATTEMPTS. SHE SAID THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED NEAR ELECTRICAL TOWERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN LOW SPEED THE VEHICLE STALLED AND A SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD STATING THAT THE KEY WAS NOT DETECTED. SHE HAD A PASSENGER HOLD THE KEYLESS ENTRY DEVICE NEXT TO THE STEERING COLUMN IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 9, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH UP A HILL, HE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ONE PASSENGER WAS SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE NECK AND MINOR PAIN ALL OVER HIS BODY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VIN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
Visibility, Aug 7, 2010
DRIVER SIDE VISOR BROKEN AND OBSTRUCTING VIEW. VISOR WAS REMOVED BY OWNER DUE TO SAFETY REASONS. PASSENGER SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY EXTENDED TO WINDSHIELD. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 6, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING ENGINE OIL AT AN UNUSUALLY RAPID RATE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE OIL CONSUMPTION WAS NORMAL. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC BUT WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE ANY FAILURE CODES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD POTENTIALLY STALL OR THE ENGINE COULD BE DESTROYED BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Visibility, Aug 5, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DOES NOT STAY UP IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. IT FELL DOWN ON ME WHEN DRIVING A FEW WEEKS AGO TO WHICH I NARROWLY AVOIDED A SERIOUS CRASH. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IT IS DEFECTIVE. A PIECE OF THEIR MACHINERY IS BLOCKING MY VIEW BECAUSE IT DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. WE HAVE A PREMIUM WARRANTY UP TO 100K MILES ON THE VEHICLE (BUMPER TO BUMPER) AND WE ARE AT 51K MILES CURRENTLY. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT REPAIRED TO WHICH THEY CLAIM THAT THE SUN VISOR IS A COSMETIC ISSUE TO WHICH THEY WONT REPLACE IT. I HAVE VISITED THE DEALERSHIP ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH SEVERAL PHONE CALLS TO TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS TO WHICH THEY APPRECIATE MY CONCERN AND UNLESS THEY RECEIVE A HIGH VOLUME OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ISSUE THEY WONT INSTITUTE A RECALL. DOING RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND MANY OF THE SAME ISSUES WITH OTHER TOYOTAS. THEY DISMISS MY CLAIM WITH COP OUT REPLIES NOT TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE CONCERN FOR MY SAFETY OF MYSELF AND PASSENGERS WHO RIDE WITH ME. PLEASE HELP!!!!! SOMEONE SOONER OR LATER WILL GET SERIOUSLY INJURED OR WORSE KILLED BECAUSE OF THEIR SAFETY DEFECT. I DO BELIEVE THAT MY RIGHT TO SEE IS NOT A COSMETIC ISSUE AND A SERIOUS SAFETY VIOLATION!!!!!! ALL I ASK FOR IS THEM TO OWN UP TO THEIR DEFECTS AND FIX THEM ASAP. *TR
Suspension, Aug 5, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR STRUTS WERE LEAKING OIL PAST THE LOWER SPRING SEAT. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE LEAK WAS NORMAL.THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THEY PERFORMED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND PERFORMED REPAIRS TO CORRECT THE LEAKAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 30, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND BEGAN FUNCTIONING NORMALLY AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES WHEN FIRM PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES TO AVOID A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
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
Visibility, Jul 16, 2010
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION. IT WAS UP WHEN I PARKED THE CAR AND DOWN THE NEXT TIME I DROVE IT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO GET THE RECALL WORK COMPLETED FOR THE MATS AND ACC. PEDAL AND REQUESTED THE SERVICE MAN LOOK AT THE SUN VISOR. HE TOLD ME IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND I WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE THE PARTS MYSELF. HE ALSO DID NOT REMOVE THE VISOR WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS I CANNOT SEE TO DRIVE EXCEPT BY HOLDING UP THE VISOR. I HAD TO REMOVE THE VISOR MYSELF TO SAFELY DRIVE MY CAR. *TR
Air bags, Tires, Jul 15, 2010, crash
ON 6/26/2010, A SPEEDING NISSAN ALTIMA RAN A STOP SIGN AND COLLIDED WITH MY TOYOTA CAMRY LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAUSING MY CAR TO LOOSE CONTROL, JUMP THE CURB TO IT'S RIGHT AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A FIRE HYDRANT PROTECTIVE BARRIER. THE OTHER CAR CONTINUED TO HIT MY CAR FROM BEHIND ON THE LEFT REAR FURTHER CAUSING THE HEAD ON IMPACT AND FRONTAL DAMAGE. THE AIRBAGS OF MY TOYOTA FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIRBAGS OF THE ALTIMA DID DEPLOY. BECAUSE IF THE SEVERITY OF THE IMPACT AND FRONTAL AND OTHER DAMAGE, MY TOYOTA CAMRY WAS TOTALED. THE IMPACT ALSO CAUSED THE TWO LEFT SIDE TIRES TO BLOW OUT. ALSO AS THE TOYOTA CAMRY JUMPED THE CURB, IT HIT A METAL TRAFFIC SIGN CAUSING IT TO BE CUT OFF COMPLETELY AT THE BOTTOM. *TR
Visibility, Jul 13, 2010
2007 CAMRY LE, DRIVERS SIDE SUNVISOR WILL NOT HOLD IN UPRIGHT LOCKED POSITION AND SUBSEQUENTLY FALLS INTO VIEW WHILE DRIVING. REMOVED DUE TO REPEATED HAZARD OF OBSTRUCTING VIEW. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 13, 2010
I HAVE A CAMRY 2007 XLE WITH 36K MILES. I STARTED NOTICING SOME BRAKE PULSATION WHEN BRAKES APPLIED AT HIGH SPEEDS, OVER 60 MILES PER HOUR, SPECIALLY ON DOWNHILLS. THIS SENSATION STARTED APPEARING AT AROUND 34K MILES. THE STEERING DID NOT VIBRATE AT THAT TIME. I TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE FOR ITS 35K MILES. TWO DAYS AFTER THE CAR WAS SERVICED I HAD A LONG DRIVE AND STARTED NOTICING STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, SOME TIMES MORE VIBRATION THAN OTHERS. ALL WHEN BRAKES APPLIED AT OVER 60 MPH WHEN APPLYING BRAKES MODERATELY TO STRONGLY. I CALLED THE DEALER AND I SAID THAT THE CAR STARTED VIBRATING AFTER SERVICE. HE SAID, THEY DON'T REMOVE BRAKES OR ROTORS WHEN THEY DO MINOR SERVICE TO THE CAR. I ASKED WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE AND HE SAID THAT THE ROTORS MIGHT BE WARPED. THEY WOULD PERFORM A ROTOR RESURFACING AND POSSIBLY PADS REPLACEMENT, DESPITE THE PADS LOOKED OVER 7MM, QUITE NEW FOR REPLACEMENT. I HAVE READ A LOT OF CAMRY COMPLAINTS WITH WARPED ROTORS. THE DEALER SAID ROTORS CANNOT BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. I AM UPSET BECAUSE ROTORS SHOULD BE NOT WARPED AT 36K MILES AND SPECIALLY WHEN PADS LOOK IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE. ESTIMATED JOB WOULD BE AROUND $260.THE CAR FEELS UNSAFE WHEN BREAKING NOW. TOYOTA SHOULD LOOK AT THIS QUALITY ISSUES AND OFFER REPLACEMENT. *TR
Visibility, Jul 12, 2010
DRIVER'S SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN UPRIGHT POSITION WHICH OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVER'S VIEW. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 10, 2010
TWICE IN 24 HOURS, RIGHT AFTER I HAD ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AT THE DEALERSHIP, WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE OF MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE THE ABS KICKED IN. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO TOYOTA BUT THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I RODE WITH THE TECHNICIAN BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS SITUATION IS DANGEROUS AND FRIGHTENING. *TR
Power train, Jul 8, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE START POSITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT MOVE FROM PARK TO DRIVE GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SELECTOR WOULD HESITATE WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35000.