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.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 8, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. SHE REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V388000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SHE STATED THAT THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED EARLIER THIS YEARS; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD ACCELERATED TWICE SINCE THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE. SHE CALLED THE DEALER AFTER SHE EXPERIENCED THE FIRST FAILURE AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE RECALL WORK HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH , THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,225.
Visibility, Jul 7, 2010
DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP IN THE RAISED POSITION OR ALL THE WAY BACK TOWARDS WINDOW IN LOWERED POSITION. CONTINUES TO FALL INTO THE LOWER MOST POSITION, BLOCKING VIEW THROUGH FRONT WINDOW. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AND I NEEDED TO USE ONE HAND TO KEEP IT RAISED OUT OF MY LINE OF VISION. WILL BE CONTACTING DEALER/REGIONAL SERVICE IN AN ATTEMPT TO HAVE THEM REPAIR THE PROBLEM SINCE IT IS LISTED BY OTHER OWNERS ON NHTSA SITE AS A DEFECT COMPLAINT. *TR
Service brakes, Air, Jul 7, 2010, crash
CAR WAS IN REVERSE IN A PARKING LOT. APPLIED BRAKES BUT WITH NO RESPONSE. CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE AND HIT ANOTHER IN THE PARKING LOT. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED. CONTACTED DEALER AND WILL TAKE IT IN THIS FRIDAY 7/9/2010. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 7, 2010
DROVE APPROX. 1/4 MILE CAR LOST POWER, WITH A STRANGE METAL GRINDING NOISE, ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON (LOST POWER STEERING & BRAKE CAPABILITY) THEN STALLED. PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL THEN TURNED ENGINE OFF AND LET SIT APPROX. 2 OR 3 MINUTES. CAR RESTARTED. TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER: TECH STATED PERFORMED ST INSP. NO CODES & HEALTH CK & DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IS AS THE MANUFACTURER INTENDED. MILEAGE ON VEHICLE: 31,374. 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE AUTO. *TR
Air bags, Jul 6, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS FRONT DRIVER DOOR AND THE FRONT END OF HIS VEHICLE. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, DROVE OVER A CURB AND CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, ABDOMEN, AND WHIPLASH. THEY WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND THEY WERE DISCHARGED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. TOYOTA USA STATED THAT IT DEPENDS ON WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AND THE SPEED INVOLVED WHICH DETERMINED IF THE AIR BAG SHOULD DEPLOY OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.
Visibility, Jul 6, 2010
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY DRIVER SIDE VISOR GOT LOOSEN AND OBSTRUCTED MY VIEW WHILE DRIVING. I COULD NOT LIFT IT UP TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AROUND 60 MPH AND THE VISOR SUDDENLY OBSTRUCTED MY VIEW. I ALMOST HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF ME. THE DEALER (WOBURN TOYOTA, MA) REFUSED TO CHANGE THE VISOR AND TOLD ME IT IS NOT COVERED. I DID CONSTANT MAINTENANCE OF THE CAR AT THE DEALER. I HOPE TOYOTA STEPS UP AND RECALL THE VISORS AD THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND SOME ONE MIGHT NOT BE LUCKY LIKE ME AND BE INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT DUE TO VISOR OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, WHAT DOES THE MILEAGE HAVE TO DO WITH DEFECTIVE SUN VISORS? WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT A BROKEN RADIO, BUT RATHER SOMETHING THAT COULD POTENTIAL POSE A RISK OF HARM TO ME AND MY PASSENGERS SHOULD THE SITUATION NOT BE RESOLVED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTICED THAT THE OIL LIGHT HAD APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS BURNING THE OIL. THE DEALER ADDED OIL TO THE ENGINE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED FOR THE RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V388000 AND 10V017000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL. UPON RECEIVING THE VEHICLE FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE FELT THE VEHICLE VIBRATING WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND THE VIBRATIONS GOT MORE VIOLENT WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO BEGAN TO MOVE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE NORMAL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ADAPTING TO ITS NEW COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AGAIN WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 90,600.
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 28, 2010, crash
I HAVE A TOYOTA HYBRID 07 , I TURNED ON CAR MADE HORRIBLE LOAD NOISE THE SPEEDOMETER WENT UP TO 100 MPH IN SECONDS THE TWO FRONT TIRES WERE SHAKING HORRIBLY LIKE THE CAR WANTED TO TAKE OFF THE CAR KEEP MAKING LAUD NOISE I HONESTLY THOUGH THE CAR WAS GOING TO BLOW UP . I THANK GOD THAT I WASN'T IN ROAD WHEN IT HAPPENED , AM VERY AFRAID TO GET INTO CAR THERE IS NO WAY I WILL BE ABLE TO DRIVE THAT CAR AGAIN I VALUE MY LIFE TOO MUCH AND ITS SAD THAT TOYOTA JUST THINKS ABOUT MONEY AND NOT LIVES OF PEOPLE . I SAY THIS BECAUSE THEY SAID "WELL BRING IT IN IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN" YEAH RIGHT AND WHAT IF IT DOES BUT AM DEAD , OR CRITICALLY INJURED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 28, 2010, crash
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE GEAR SELECTOR PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE BODY DAMAGES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $6,000. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD AN ENGINEER PERFORM A FURTHER INSPECTION ON THE VEHICLE IN WHICH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WAS UPGRADED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
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.
Service brakes, Air, Structure, Vehicle speed control, Jun 24, 2010, crash
ON APRIL 27, 2010, I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. I USUALLY BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE VERY SLOWLY SO THAT I CAN STOP AT ANYTIME. AFTER I HAD CLEARED THE PARKING SPACE AND BEFORE I COULD EXCHANGE GEARS, THE CAR (2007 TOYOTA CAMRY) KEPT ON REVERSING. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP. IT STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A VAN WHICH WAS ADJACENT TO A POLICE CAR. LUCKILY THE POLICE OFFICER WITNESSED THE ENTIRE ACCIDENT. WHEN THE POLICE OFFICER APPROACHED MY CAR HE STATED THAT "I THOUGHT YOU WERE GOING TO HIT ME." I REPLIED BY SAYING "MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP; I COULD STOP THE CAR." I INFORMED THE POLICE OFFICER THAT WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE POLICE REPORT INDICATES THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION. THIS STATEMENT IS ALSO WANT THE MECHANIC SAID WHEN HE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO WORK ON THE CAR. *TR
Air bags, Jun 22, 2010, crash
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. LETTER FROM ATTORNEY SENT ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER IN REGARDS TO INJURIES SUSTAINED WHEN DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY*TGW
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 22, 2010
WARPED ROTORS ON 2007 CAMRY AT APPROX. 13,000, AGAIN AT AROUND 50,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 68,000 MILES. REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY FIRST TIME, I PAID THE SECOND TIME, AND TOYOTA SAYS I MUST PAY AGAIN THE THIRD TIME. ARE OTHERS HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM? TOYOTA REF. NUMBER IS [XXX] REF NUMBER WITH TOYOTA IS [XXX] ON 6/22/10. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, Vehicle speed control, Jun 15, 2010
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. I TOOK IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER ON 4/2/2010 FOR THE GAS PEDAL MODIFICATION AND MENTIONED A THUMPING SOUND WHENEVER I WENT OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. I WAS TOLD THAT A PART THAT HOLDS A HEAT SHIELD IN PLACE UNDER THE GAS TANK HAD RUSTED AWAY AND THE HEAT SHIELD WAS MAKING THE NOISE. DID I WANT IT FIXED? OF COURSE I DID, WHO WANTS THE EXHAUST PIPE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE GAS TANK? I PAID THE $153.81 TO HAVE THE HEAT SHIELD PROBLEM FIXED, AND ASKED WHY AN IMPORTANT PART LIKE THAT HAD FAILED AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES? THEY TOLD ME IT'S PROBABLY BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER AND THE SNOW AND THE RUST. MY PROBLEM REMAINS - WHY A FAILURE ON A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PART AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES? AT LEAST A THIRD OF TOYOTA'S SALES HAVE TO BE IN PLACES WHERE THERE'S SNOW. APPEARS THEY'RE USING CHEAP PARTS IN CRITICAL PLACES WHICH COULD CAUSE DISASTROUS CONSEQUENCES. HOW COULD A PART THAT HOLDS A HEATSHIELD IN PLACE RUST OUT AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES? *TR
Steering, Jun 14, 2010
CLUNK/POP IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, REVERSING, AND TURNING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT OR MOVING STRAIGHT. SEEMS TO DO IT MOSTLY ONCE CAR IS WARMED UP, NOT WHEN FIRST DRIVING. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 14, 2010
LETTER REGARDING JERKING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE ; SEEKING HELP TO RESOLVE ISSUE WITH TOYOTA *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, IT WOULD JERK IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE FOR NO REASON. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE PEDALS WERE SENSITIVE AND SHE NEEDED TO GET USED TO THEM. THE DEALER THEN BLAMED THE PROBLEM ON THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH THE CONSUMER STATED WASN'T EVEN ON. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE THEN RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL REGARDING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THAT A BAR WOULD BE INSTALLED AS WELL AS FIXING THE CARPET. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING AND JERKING. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Jun 10, 2010
2007 TOYOTA SOLARA. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT WITH RESPONSE FROM DEALERSHIP REGARDING VEHICLE PROBLEMS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WHICH LEFT HIM WITH NO POWER AND UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE IN A RAINSTORM. THE CONSUMER DID MANAGE TO GET TO THE NEAREST EXIT SAFELY. *JB
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
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 4, 2010
MY CAR WAS IN THE RECALL LIST AND THEY HAVE CHANGED THE BAD PIECE 3 TIMES AND IM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS AND I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ANY WAY YOU COULD HELP CALL [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 3, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL). SINCE REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY EXHIBIT SUDDEN ACCELERATION FAILURES AND WOULD ALSO SURGE IN REVERSE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO REFERRED HER BACK TO THE DEALER WHICH MADE THE RECALL REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,452 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,135.
Air bags, Jun 2, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN SEPTEMBER OF 2008, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE AT 35 MPH. THE DRIVERS FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000.
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.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 1, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SHE GENTLY APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR AND IT INEXPLICABLY WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE FRANTICALLY TRIED TO PULL THE ACCELERATOR UP FROM THE FLOOR WITH HER FOOT, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS PICKING UP SPEED AND RACING UNCONTROLLABLY DOWN THE FREEWAY. SHE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW IT DOWN BY PRESSING FIRMLY ON THE BRAKES, BUT TO NO AVAIL. LUCKILY, SHE THREW THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AND PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FLOOR MATS WERE ANCHORED IN PLACE WITH FACTORY CLIPS AND INSTALLED CORRECTLY AT THE TIME HE TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMERS WIFE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND THEN PROCEEDED TO DRIVE, WHEN A SHORT WHILE LATER, THE ACCELERATOR SLAMMED TO THE FLOOR. AGAIN, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE DOWN THE FREEWAY. SHE THREW THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AGAIN AND BRAKED AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE. *JB
Vehicle speed control, May 28, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OVER A CEMENT BLOCK ONTO A CURB. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED DRIVING FOR TWO MILES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT THE CONTACT ALSO FILED AN INCIDENT REPORT WITH THE DMV. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) AND RECALL 07E082000 (EQUIPMENT) AND STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 38,300. UPDATED 07/19/10. *LJ UPDATED EVOQ. 07/29/10*JB UPDATED 09/20/10.*JB