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, 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
Engine and engine cooling, May 26, 2010
LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN KAGEN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE COMPENSATION FOR TOYOTA REPAIRS AND CAR RENTAL COSTS NOTE: LETTER FORWARDED FROM CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VVT-I OIL LINE IS A RUBBER HOSE WHICH ROUTES A HIGH PRESSURE FLOW OF HOT ENGINE OIL OUTSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE RUBBER DETERIORATES OVER TIME AND CAN UNEXPECTEDLY BREAK OR RUPTURE FROM 19,000 TO OVER 100,000 MILES AND CAN LEAD TO VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIRS WHEN RUNNING THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL CAUSING SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. MOST OWNERS REPORTED THERE WAS NO WARNING FROM THE OIL OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THEY DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY NOTICED A PUDDLE OF OIL ON THE GROUND. THE MANUFACTURING FIX WAS INSTITUTED IN NORTH AMERICA PLANTS IN APRIL 2008. THE ASSEMBLY FIX WAS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE METAL AND RUBBER ASSEMBLY WITH AN ALL METAL OIL LINE. THE CONSUMER STATED HER VEHICLE LOST OIL SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPROACHED HER VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DO THE REPAIRS, SO THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER ESTABLISHMENT WHERE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. ACCORDING TO THE LETTER WRITTEN BY THE ESTABLISHMENT THAT REPLACED THE ENGINE; THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE HAD LOCKED UP, THE ENGINE WAS TIGHT AND OIL WAS ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND UNDER THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED, THEY FOUND SPUN BEARINGS, AND THE CRANK AND TWO RODS WERE NO GOOD. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. SHE HAD TO RE-ADJUST HER SEAT TO BE ABLE TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT A BOLT HAD DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE MOUNT AND HAD PUNCTURED TWO OF THE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT WHERE THE BRAKE LINES WERE BEING REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 53,035.
Vehicle speed control, May 24, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES DISTRESS WITH RESULT OF REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TGW THE CONSUMER ALLOWED THE DEALER TO SHORTEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH WAS NEVER IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE FLOOR MAT. THE VEHICLE IS NOW DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE CONSUMER STATED HER FOOT NOW SLIPS OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SHE HAS TO SIT CLOSER TO THE STEERING WHEEL. *JB
Electrical system, May 21, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN PUTTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE KEY WOULD REMAIN STUCK AND HE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY. A LOCKSMITH WAS CONTACTED AND WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,800.
Equipment, Other or unspecified, May 21, 2010
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2009 ON TWO (2) SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCELERATED WITHOUT APPARENT CAUSE. THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER I HAD BEEN SHOPPING AT THE HUNTINGTON MALL FOR CHRISTMAS. I WAS COMING UP TO A REDLIGHT BEHIND SEVERAL AUTOMOBILES WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED. I VEERED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID HITTING THE AUTOMOBILE IN FRONT OF ME AND BRAKED AS HARD AS I COULD. I ALSO PUT THE AUTOMOBILE IN PARK AS SOON AS I COULD. BEFORE THIS, I HAD AN INCIDENT OF SLIGHT ACCELERATION, BUT I DON'T RECALL EXACTLY WHEN OR WHERE-JUST THAT I MENTIONED TO MY HUSBAND THAT I FELT THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO STOP WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE. ON JANUARY 6, 2010, I TOOK THE CAMRY TO THE DEALERSHIP IN WHICH I PURCHASED IT FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND REQUESTED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO LOOK AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ON JANUARY 22, 2010, THE CAMRY HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO A BUSTED OIL TUBE (WHICH WAS LATER IDENTIFIED AS A RECALL) AND AGAIN, I ASKED THE REPAIR DEPARTMENT TO CHECK THE PEDAL. MY HUSBAND ACCOMPANIED ME TO PICK THE CAR UP LATER THAT AFTERNOON AND WHEN I ASKED IF THE PEDAL HAD BEEN CHECKED, THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT THE PEDAL HAD BEEN CHECKED AND HE HAD DRIVEN THE CAR AND COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THE SERVICE ADVISOR RELATED TO US THAT "SOMETHING ABOUT A RECALL WAS ON THE NEWS ABOUT 4:00 A.M. THAT VERY MORNING". AFTER THE PUBLIC RECALL AND TWO LETTERS ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS FINALLY CONTACTED BY THE DEALERSHIP TO BRING MY AUTOMOBILE IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS. SINCE THAT TIME, I'VE TAKEN THE CAMRY IN FOR A STEERING WHEEL CONCERN, WHICH WARRANTED NO APPARENT CAUSE, AND RECENTLY EXPERIENCED ANOTHER INCIDENT WITH ACCELERATION. THE ACCELERATION WAS MORE OF A REVVING OF THE ENGINE RATHER THAN AN OUT OF CONTROL ACCELERATION. I WOULD LIKE OTHERS TO KNOW ABOUT THESE INCIDENCE AND HOPEFULLY AVOID INJURIES. [XXX] *TR
Power train, Electrical system, May 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH IN REVERSE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEATED WARNING LIGHT AND MASTER WARNING LIGHT INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. UNEXPECTEDLY, THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE REVERSE POSITION. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER WAITING A PERIOD OF EIGHT TO TEN MINUTES AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE PROBLEM WAS A NATURAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,717.
Service brakes, Electric, May 18, 2010
AT ABOUT 45,000 MILES MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID DEVELOPED AN INTERMITTENT UNSETTLING FEELING OF BRIEF BRAKE FAILURE AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS ON LEVEL DRY PAVEMENT WITH LIGHT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AND WITHOUT ENGAGING THE ABS. IN THE 5/18/10 ISSUE OF THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, CLICK & CLACK THEORIZED THAT IT MAY HAVE "SOMETHING TO DO WITH WHEN THE HYBRID SWITCHES FROM REGENERATIVE BRAKING TO TRADITIONAL FRICTION BRAKING." *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 15, 2010
TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO REPLY TO MY EMAIL OF MARCH 10 SEEKING INFORMATION TO BE PREPARED FOR ACCELERATOR PROBLEMS WITH MY CAMRY. CUSTOMER [XXX] 03/10/2010 03:01 PM I HAVE A 2007 CAMRY SE 4-CYL. I'VE HAD THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. THERE ARE REPORTS THAT SOME CARS MALFUNCTION EVEN AFTER REPAIR. I'M TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO BE PREPARED FOR THAT JUST IN CASE. PEOPLE ARE ADVISED THAT IF THERE IS A PROBLEM TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL OR TURN OFF THE IGNITION. BUT THE REPORTS I'VE SEEN SAID YOU CAN DO THOSE THINGS ON SOME CARS BUT NOT OTHERS. I'D LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN WITH MY CAR. WILL IT LET ME SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL (AUTO TRANSMISSION)? WILL IT LET ME TURN OFF THE IGNITION? IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I CAN DO IF I HAVE A PROBLEM? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air bags, May 14, 2010
THE PLASTIC CASE FOR AIRBAG BETWEEN THE FRONT AND SIDE WINDOW IS DEFECTIVE AND BECOME LOOSE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 12, 2010
ON LISTED DATE AT APPROXIMATELY 0940, MY MOTHER IN LAW WAS OPERATING MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN LA PLATA, MD. AS SHE PULLED LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND PLACED IN ON THE BRAKE AND WENT TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE LURCHED AGGRESSIVELY FORWARD, JUMPING SEVERAL FEET INTO THE GRASS AT THAT LOCATION. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE SINCE HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, PLACE IN INTO REVERSE AND PARK IT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. SHE REPORTED IT TO ME IMMEDIATELY. SHE HAD MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND KNEW THAT I HAD AN UNWANTED ACCELERATION INCIDENT IN JAN. 2008. THAT INCIDENT (ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK TO FLOOR- REPORTED TO NHTSA (REF ODI #10214714), WAS INVESTIGATED BY SCOTT YON OF NHTSA WHO ALSO PERSONALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE IN APRIL 2010. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. *TR
Power train, May 11, 2010
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STOPPED WORKING AND WOULD TURN OFF. MY CAR IS UNDRIVABLE, THE DEALERSHIP STATES IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY THAT IS FAILING AND IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE APPROXIMATE COST OF REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY IS 1,000. I CALLED TOYOTA CORP. TO ASK FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE IN PAYMENT DUE TO THE FACT MY CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I AM OUTSIDE THE 60,000 WARRANTY TOYOTA REFUSED TO ASSIST IN THE PAYMENT FOR THE REPAIR OF MY 3 YEAR OLD CAR. *TR
Power train, May 11, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE SHIFTER WAS REPROGRAMMED; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE DEALER THEN STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXPENSES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE DEALERSHIP AND TRY TO ASSIST WITH A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 116,000.
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.
Air bags, May 11, 2010, crash
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND HAD AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH A DEER RAN INTO THE SIDE OF MY CAR ON I -10 EAST BOUND IN FLA. THE DEER HIT THE DRIVERS DOOR AND LEFT FRONT FENDER AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 70 MPH THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR-BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT UET THE DOOR WAS DAMAGED AND THE WINDOW WAS SHATTERED.. I FILED AN ACCIDENT REPORT WITH THE FLA. HIGHWAY PATROL CASE NO. [XXX] . THE CAR IS IN THE REPAIR SHOP . PLEASE ADVISE. [XXX] PHONE[XXX] . THANKS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, May 11, 2010
I PURCHASED MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN 2006 WHEN THE NEW MODEL FIRST CAME OUT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER BUYING THE CAR I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT A HESITATION AND ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I WANTED TO RETURN THE CAR AND THEY TOLD ME NO IT WAS NOW A USED CAR. I CONTACTED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS AS WELL AND IN 2007 I WAS TOLD IT IS PROBABLY AND ELECTRONICS PROBLEM BUT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET. MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, I TOOK IT IN FOR THE SERVICE AND THE CAR IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. TOYOTA HAS DISMISSED MY COMPLAINTS. I HAVE FELT FROM DAY ONE THAT THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND CONTINUES TO BE UNSAFE. TOYOTA REFUSES TO GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK, I HAVE LOST RESALE VALUE AND CANNOT EVEN SELL THE CAR NOW. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED AND ANGRY OVER THIS SITUATION. I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PAY MY CAR LOAN EVEN THOUGH I REFUSE TO DRIVE THIS CAR. *TR
Tires, May 9, 2010
I PURCHASED 4 BRAND NEW TIRE'S, CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT, P215/60 R 94 T, AT MAVIS DISCOUNT TIRE IN JANUARY OF 2010. AFTER THREE MONTHS, AND APPROXIMATELY 3,000 MILES, ONE TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO A SIDEWALL EXPLOSION. THIS TIRE WAS THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. THIS TIRE WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT A NOMINAL COST, SINCE I HAD PURCHASED INSURANCE ON THE TIRES. EXACTLY ONE MONTH LATER, THE FRONT DRIVER TIRE BLEW OUT FROM THE SAME CAUSE, AND THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (THE FIRST TIRE FAILURE WAS ALSO A HIGHWAY FAILURE). THIS FAILURE WAS ALSO INSIDE THE SIDE WALL, AND NOT DUE TO DEBRIS OR POTHOLE. THIS MAKES TWO OF FOUR NEW TIRES EXPERIENCING DANGEROUS HIGHWAY FAILURE WITHIN THE FIRST 4,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. THIS 50% FAILURE RATE WITHOUT EXPLANATION I FEEL IS A SIGN OF A MANUFACTURERS PERFORMANCE DEFECT, GIVEN BOTH FAILURE OCCURRING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND WHEN THE TIRES WHERE IN NEW CONDITION. *TR
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, May 4, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AT THE INTERSECTION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND ONE PASSENGER FROM THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 26,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, May 4, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY *GR ***CONSUMER HAS ATTACHED A COMPLAINT FROM ANOTHER CONSUMER *GR THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TWO CORRECTIONS DONE TO THE THROTTLE SYSTEM AND THE ACCELERATION WHICH IS STILL NOT NORMAL, BUT ACCEPTABLE COMPARED TO WHAT IT WAS ORIGINALLY. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS STILL FAULTY, BUT THE CONSUMER DEVISED A WAY TO WORK AROUND THE PROBLEM, NOT CONVENIENT BUT IT WORKED. THE CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT A DELAYED ACCELERATION PROBLEM. THE ACCELERATION DELAY MOVED FROM 0 RPM TO ABOUT 2000 RPM WHERE IT WOULD GO FLAT FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS AND THEN RACED TO ABOUT 4,000 RPM BEFORE SETTLING DOWN. *JB
Vehicle speed control, May 3, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE GEAR, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH HER LAWN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE POLICE ARRIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED TWICE . THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 91,000.
Exterior lighting, May 1, 2010
SIMULTANEOUS HEADLIGHT FAILURE ON 2007 CAMRY HYBRID BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD WORK WHEN TOGGLED TO BRIGHTS. SINCE IT WAS QUITE DARK, WE USED THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND BRIGHTS WHEN THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AN APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED WITH A TOYOTA DEALER. UPDATED 05/12/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHTS. NOTHING IN THE SWITCHES WAS INVOLVED IN THE FAILURE. UPDATED 05/14/10.*JB *TR
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Apr 28, 2010
ON APRIL 17, 2010 I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 CAMRY HYBRID. WHEN I TRIED TO APPLY MY BRAKES, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. WHEN I PUSHED THE PEDAL MORE, THE CAR LOCKED DOWN. I LOOKED AT THE INFORMATION CENTER ON THE DASH AND IT HAD A WARNING "CHECK VSC SYSTEM." I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN SPARTANBURG, SC. THE GAVE ME A RENTAL AND TOLD ME THEY HAD TO DO FURTHER DIAGNOSTICS. AFTER 12 DAYS, MY CAR IS READY BUT THEY CAN GIVE ME NO REASON WHY THE SYSTEM FAILED. THEY REPLACED A SENSOR, BUT TOLD ME THIS ISSUE NEVER HAPPENS. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY ARE NOT HELPING ME WITH THIS MATTER AT ALL. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. I COULD HAVE CRASHED. MY DAUGHTER USED THE CAR ABOUT A MONTH AGO ON A TRIP AND SHE WOULD HAVE CRASHED IF THIS HAD HAPPENED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 28, 2010, crash
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. GAS PEDAL ISSUES *GR THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS EXITING HIS DRIVEWAY, HE SAW HIS NEIGHBOR COMING DOWN THE HILL, BUT HIS VEHICLE KEPT GOING FORWARD AND HE JUST BARELY MISSED HITTING HIS NEIGHBOR. LATER THAT DAY, WHEN THE CONSUMER APPROACHED AT AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS IN FRONT HIM, BUT SUDDENLY THAT MOTORIST SLAMMED ON HER BRAKES, AS ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING AT FULL SPEED. THE CONSUMER WAS A CAR LENGTH BEHIND THE VEHICLE SO, HE REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT GOING EVEN THOUGH THE CONSUMER WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE AS HARD AS HE COULD. THE CONSUMER HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 5 MPH. THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED ANOTHER INCIDENT O SUDDEN ACCELERATION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT WHICH HE THOUGH AT FIRST THAT HIS FOOT LEFT THE BRAKE PEDAL. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Apr 28, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. ACCELERATION ISSUES *GR THE CONSUMER STATED RIGHT FROM THE DAY OF PURCHASE AND IT STILL CONTINUES. HE NOTICED WHEN ANY TIME HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD ACCELERATE WITHOUT HIM STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE MODE WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT WOULD ACCELERATE TO ABOUT 40 MPH IN SECONDS AND CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE UNTIL THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. *JB