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.
Electrical system, Apr 12, 2010
I OWN A TOYOTA CAMRY 2007 SE. I HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE FOR A PROBLEM REPORTED BY OTHERS: MOMENTARY HESITATION IN ACCELERATION WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS. I HAVE HAD THE COMPUTER REPROGRAMMED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THIS IS JUST HOW IT IS MADE. IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AT A CRITICAL TIME. IN ADDITION, I HAD ANOTHER ODD EXPERIENCE. I HAD STARTED THE CAR WHILE IN MY GARAGE, FASTENED MY SEAT BELT, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND UNFORTUNATELY REACHED FOR THE OPEN CAR DOOR AT THE SAME TIME I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD WHILE MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR DOOR TOOK OUT SHELVING AND MY CHEST FREEZER AND THE WHEELS WERE STILL SPINNING AND HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF. NEEDLESS TO SAY IT CAUSED PROPERTY DAMAGE AND OVER $3,000 DAMAGE TO MY CAR. OF COURSE I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY AND THEY CHECKED IT AND SAID THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE CAR AND THAT THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE. THERE WERE NO BULLETINS ON THIS ISSUE. THEY MADE ME FEEL STUPID AND SAID THAT OBVIOUSLY I HAD MY FOOT ON THE GAS. I KNOW THAT MY FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK. WITH ALL OF THE RECALL ISSUES, I AM BECOMING FRIGHTENED ABOUT DRIVING THIS CAR!! *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 12, 2010
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA ACCELERATION PROBLEM FM OWNER OF A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ELECTRONICS MODULE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED WHEN RESEARCHING SUDDEN ACCELERATION EPISODES.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Apr 9, 2010
I HAVE TOYOTA CAMRY 2007. I HAD EXPERIENCED THE RPM SHOOTING UP IN LOW ACCELERATION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR IN EARLY FEB 2010, BUT THE DEALER DETECTED NO PROBLEM. HOWEVER, AS THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND IT HAPPENED FREQUENTLY, SO I TOOK THE VIDEO OF SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER, AND WENT BACK TO DEALER WITH THE VIDEO. MECHANICS AT THE DEALER TRIED TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH COMPUTER HOOKED TO MY CAR, AND I DROVE THE CAR WITH THEM. BUT AGAIN, THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF TOYOTA VEHICLES, AND ASKED ME TO COME BACK IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. TOYOTA DID NOT PERFORM ANY REPAIR AT THAT TIME. HOWEVER, AFTER THIS VISIT TO THE DEALER, I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS FREQUENTLY. I MAY HAVE NOTICED IT FEW TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH ALTHOUGH I FEEL THAT ACCELERATION SEEM UNSTEADY. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM AS REPORTED ON THE NEWS. HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED THAT THE PROBLEM I HAVE MIGHT BE RELATED TO THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE THE VIDEO IF IT CAN HELP NHTSA'S CURRENT INVESTIGATION FOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF TOYOTA VEHICLES. THE CONSUMER FELT THE TRANSMISSION TEMPORARILY DISENGAGED OR DOWN SHIFTED TEMPORARILY. THE RPM JUMPED ABOUT 200-500 RPMS MOMENTARILY. WHEN IT HAPPENED, THE CONSUMER FELT AN ABRUPT, BUT SLIGHT JERK, BUT IT DIDN'T ACCELERATE IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER. UPDATED 04/29/10 *JB
Vehicle speed control, Apr 8, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. HE REFERENCED RECALL 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL) AND STATED THAT AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR, IT WAS MORE DIFFICULT FOR THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE TO REACH THE BRAKE PEDAL SINCE IT WAS PLACED LOWER TO THE FLOOR. HE STATED THAT ONLY THE TIPS OF THE DRIVERS TOES TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SHE HAD TO LIFT HER FEET OVER THE CARPET TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BUT HAD RECEIVED NO CORRESPONDENCE WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 36,996.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 8, 2010, crash
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS REPAIRED PURSUANT TO LETTERS FROM TOYOTA ABOUT A RECALL. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AFTER THE "REPAIR" THE CAR ACCELERATED INTO THE WALL OF A BUSINESS IN ALBANY, GEORGIA. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS INJURED, BUT THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE BUSINESS AND THE VEHICLE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 8, 2010
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA ACCELERATION PROBLEM FM OWNER OF A 2007 CAMRY. *KB THE CONSUMER THE FIRST TIME SHE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, SHE WAS AT COMPLETE STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A FOUR-WAY STOP. HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE HEARD THE ENGINE REV AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL REALLY HARD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, NARROWLY MISSING A GROUP OF CHILDREN WHO WERE IN THE CROSSWALK. THE SECOND TIME, SHE WAS IN A TRAFFIC JAM AT A COMPLETE STOP, WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WHEN AGAIN THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. SHE STOOD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS SHE COULD. THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY FISH-TAILED A BIT BEFORE IT STOPPED WITHIN INCHES OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE FIRST THE DEALER SAID MAY BE IT WAS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM, SO THEY UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE AND THERE WERE NO MAJOR ISSUES FOR A WHILE. THE SECOND TIME, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE RE-CREATED AND THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE. THE DEALER DID INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR IN THE VEHICLE. *JB
Suspension, Apr 7, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT LEASED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A SAFETY INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN DETECTED THAT THE STRUTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO PASS INSPECTION. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE SERVICE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 33,000.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 7, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH APPROACHING A STOP SIGNAL. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGES. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPORT ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS AND TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 05/20/10. *LJ UPDATED 08/31/10*JB
Vehicle speed control, Apr 6, 2010, crash
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCELERATOR *GR THE CONSUMER SHE STATED SHE NOTICED RIGHT AWAY THERE WAS A SURGING/LUNGING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THE ACCELERATOR WAS APPLIED FROM A STOP. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT HER COMPLAINT WAS NEVER RESOLVED. IN FEBRUARY 2008, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A TREE AS SHE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. FEBRUARY 12, 2010, THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER DUE TO THE ACCELERATOR RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE IS STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. UPDATED 04/21/10.*JB
Suspension, Apr 6, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT NOTICED HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE A MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON TWO OCCASIONS. WHEN THE PROBLEM WAS DUPLICATED, THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AS IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. UPDATED 11/05/10. *LJ
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 6, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK IT WOULD ACCELERATE. MY CAR HAD TWO RECALLS. THE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR DURING MOST OF THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY. THEY CALLED ME AND INDICATED THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. DROVE CAR TO WORK AND CAR ACCELERATED AGAIN. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT IN A NEW DRIVE SHAFT. AT THAT POINT I WAS TOO SCARED TO GET BACK IN CAR. I HAD NO CONFIDENCE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED AND I DON'T REALLY THINK THEY KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR AS IT WAS STILL UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I COULD NOT GET BACK IN THAT CAR NOR COULD I AFFORD TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE. I QUALIFIED FOR THEIR 0% FINANCING ON A 2010 NEW PRODUCTION WITH NO RECALL AND FREE TWO YEAR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. I FELT TRAPPED WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO BUY THE CAR AS I HAD PUT $11,000 ON THE 2007 WHICH WAS A LOSS. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING OVER 30 YEARS AND NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT OR TICKET UNTIL I BOUGHT THIS CAR. *TR
Steering, Apr 6, 2010
ARRIVED AT TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO PICK UP MY 2007 CAMRY HYBRID AFTER SERVICING AND WORK ON FLOOR MAT AND "ELECTRONIC STEERING ASSEMBLY" RECALLS. TO THIS POINT I HAD NO PROBLEM WITH THE CAR WHATSOEVER, EVER. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS UNABLE TO BEGIN WORK ON THE STEERING ASSEMBLY RECALL BECAUSE THE PART HAD NOT ARRIVED FROM TOYOTA YET, BUT THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE PART ARRIVED. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED 100 DEGREES RIGHT, THEN LEFT, ON ITS OWN. THEN I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL MORE THAN 1-2 INCHES IN EITHER DIRECTION. I REPEATEDLY PROTESTED TO THE SERVICE REPS ON DUTY THAT THERE WAS A STEERING PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. EACH SERVICE REP DENIED ANY PROBLEM, AND WAS UNWILLING EVEN TO WALK 60 FEET TO CHECK THE CAR. FIRST SERVICE REP TOLD ME THE CAR WAS "CORRECTING" AS IT WAS SUPPOSED TO DO IN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. SECOND SERVICE REP TOLD ME THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEM, THAT THE CAR WAS PERFECTLY SAFE TO DRIVE, AND THAT I "MUST NOT BE USED TO DRIVING WITH FULLY INFLATED TIRES." THEY URGED ME TO DRIVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT AND INTO THE SIERRAS (WHERE THEY KNEW I WAS HEADING THAT DAY), BUT I REFUSED. ULTIMATELY I ESCALATED MY COMPLAINT TO THE DEALERSHIP'S CUSTOMER RELATIONS MGR. WHO CONSULTED WITH A MECHANIC. AND AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. THE DEALERSHIP KEPT THE CAR SEVERAL DAYS UNTIL A NEW "RACK"/ELECTRONIC STEERING ASSEMBLY ARRIVED FROM TOYOTA AND WAS INSTALLED. THEY INFORMED ME THE PART REPLACED WAS THE SAME PART WHICH WAS THE SUBJECT OF THE "STEERING RECALL." THE CAR NOW DRIVES MUCH AS BEFORE, WITH THE STEERING A BIT STIFFER. ALTHOUGH TOYOTA HAS REPLACED THE PART, I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE INITIAL REACTION OF SERVICE PERSONNEL, THEIR INSISTENCE THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING AND THAT THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY SAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 6, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS IN DRIVING IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC IN THE LEFT LANE, FOLLOWING A SAFE DISTANCE TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN A CAR FROM THE RIGHT LANE SUDDENLY CUT IN FRONT OF HIM. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP, BUT THE VEHICLE INSTANTLY SPUN AROUND TO THE RIGHT BARELY MISSING ANOTHER CAR IN THE RIGHT LANE AND HEADED FOR A GROUP OF TREES OFF THE GRASSY RIGHT HAND SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. HE WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL BY RELEASING THE BRAKE AND STEERING OUT OF THE SPIN. BUT, HE OVERCORRECTED AND CROSSED THE HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC AGAIN, AND ALMOST T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH IN THE MEDIAN OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER STATED HE DID NOT STEER INTO THE SPIN, HE KEPT THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT AND JAMMED ON THE BRAKES IN AN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY PANIC STOP. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL INSTANTLY AND TOTALLY LOCKED UP; THERE WAS A CLOUD OF BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM THE RIGHT WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE PIVOTED ON THAT WHEEL AND HEADED TOWARD THE RIGHT SHOULDER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A FAILURE WITH THE ABS AND NOT A STEERING PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Apr 5, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REMOVING HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 5, 2010
CAR HAD A BURNING OIL SMELL THAT GREW STRONGER DURING ONE DAY. FINALLY HEARD A SMALL TICKING NOISE AS I CAME CLOSE TO HOME, SMELL WAS WORSE AND I CONNECTED THE TWO... HURRIED HOME 5 BLOCKS AWAY. OIL TRAIL BEHIND MY CAR TO THE HOME. CHECKED OIL, REQUIRED 4.5 QUARTS OF OIL TO BRING IT BACK TO LEVEL. RESEARCHED ON LINE TOYOTA OWNERS FORUM, MENTION OF OIL PIPE FROM CRANKCASE TO UPPER HEAD AREA LEAKING. A RUBBER HOSE THAT CONNECTED TWO METAL HOSES FAILED ON OTHER TOYOTAS, RAVS AND SOMETHING ELSE. CALLED TOYOTA REGARDING OIL LEAKS.. GAVE THEM MY VIN # AND WAS INFORMED THAT MY CAR DIDN'T FALL INTO A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT THE PROBLEM, AND MILEAGE WAS OVER 60K... EVEN THOUGH IT WAS EXACTLY LIKE THE OTHER CARS THAT ARE COVERED. CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER, BROUGHT THE CAR IN, RELATED TO THE SERVICE WRITER MY EXPERIENCE AS A SERVICE WRITER AND MECHANIC, ASKED IF HE COULD MAKE EXCEPTION OR CHECK WITH AREA REP. HE DID, REPAIR AS WERE COVERED FOR ME, BUT ONLY BECAUSE I KNEW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT AND A GOOD SERVICE WRITER. CONCERNED THAT MANY OTHERS THAT DON'T HAVE MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE OR GOOD EARS WON'T CATCH THIS, ENGINE DAMAGE WILL RESULT IF NOT CAUGHT IN TIME AND TOYOTA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR A WIDER RANGE OF CARS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THEY REPLACED THE RUBBER HOSE IN BETWEEN THE TWO LINES, APPARENTLY THERE IS A BETTER FIX, A COMPLETELY METAL OIL LINE THAT PREVENTS OIL BREAKING DOWN THE RUBBER HOSE. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 5, 2010, fire
THE ONLY THING I NOTICED BEFORE THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING A MONTH BEFORE AND THAT SAME WEEK I NOTICED MY BRIGHT LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON. THEN ON 3/18/10 MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. I TURNED ON CAR AS I WAS DRIVING I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE. I LOOKED DOWN AND SEEN SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCH. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, PARK AND OPEN MY CAR DOOR PARK FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR PANEL. DUE TO MY VEHICLE WARRANTY BEING EXPIRED THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP MADE ME GO THREW MY INSURANCE COMPANY REFUSING TO EVEN TOUCH THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FIRE WAS THE FIRST OF THAT KIND THAT THEY HAVE HEARD OF. I WAS TOLD THE FIRE STARTED BY THE WIRING IN THE DOOR BUT WHAT CAUSED THE WIRING TO CATCH ON FIRE. THEY TOLD ME THAT ALL THE WIRING IN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR PANEL IS BEING REPLACED. AS OF NOW THE DEALERSHIP IS HOLDING THE PARTS UNTIL TOYOTA PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS DEPARTMENT CONTACTS THEM. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 5, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED A FOREIGN PIECE OF RUBBER FOAM ON THE GROUND NEAR THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HAD BEEN GNAWED ON BY A RODENT. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,945 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 3, 2010
I OWN A 2007 CAMRY SOLARA, MY CARS GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK WHEN I AM AT A STOP LIGHT AND PROCEED INTO TRAFFIC THE CARS MOMENTARILY STAYS IN AN IDLED POSITION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, UNTIL IT KICKS FORWARD AND ACCELERATES. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AND FINANCIALLY I AM STILL PAYING FOR A CAR THAT IS PARKED, BECAUSE I DO NOT FEEL IT SAFE TO DRIVE. TOYOTA NEEDS TO PUT THE CAMRY SOLARA ON THE LIST. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND WITHOUT THE RECALL THEY REFUSE TO EVEN DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR MY CAR, AT MY EXPENSE NO LESS, I DO NOT FEEL THAT SOLARA OWNERS SHOULD BE IGNORED AND FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. I DO NOT WANT TO HURT MYSELF OR ANYONE ELSE BY TAKING A CHANCE ON DRIVING A CAR THAT IS OUT OF CONTROL. PUT THE SOLARA'S ON THE RECALL LIST, AND MAKE MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AT EASE WITH A REPAIR AND GAS PEDAL REPLACEMENT IMMEDIATELY. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 31, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUDDENLY CRASHED INTO A MAILBOX. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY CENTER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE WEEKS AFTER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) RECALL REMEDY REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 30, 2010
HEARD A LOAD NOICE ON A CAMRY HYBIRD 2007: AND WHENI TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE CHECK , THE DEALER INFORMED ME WITH A FAILED WATER BUMP NOT COVERED UNDER TOYOTA WARRENTY -AT A LOW LOW MILAGE 60,800
Vehicle speed control, Mar 30, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 09V388000 AND 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) REPAIRS PERFORMED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A CURB AND A FENCE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,100. UPDATED 05/11/10. *LJ
Vehicle speed control, Mar 30, 2010
I WANTED TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE WITH MY TOYOTA CAMRY RE. THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM, FOR YOU TO SHARE WITH YOUR ENGINEERS. I LEASED MY 2007 CAMRY IN AUGUST 2007 (VIN [XXX]), A 4 CYLINDER MODEL. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR LATER, I WAS ON THE FREEWAY PASSING A CAR WHEN I NEEDED A SUDDEN BURST OF SPEED, SO I FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR HARD. (I WAS USED TO A 6 CYLINDER WHICH REACTS INSTANTLY.) THE ACCELERATOR SEEMED TO STICK AND I EXPERIENCED A RACING ENGINE THAT WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY STOP THE CAR BY PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL AND BRAKING (NEEDLESS TO SAY, A LITTLE SHAKEN). AFTER I TURNED IT OFF, I IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND AGAIN IT RACED. I TURNED IT OFF AGAIN AND LET IT SIT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. AFTER RESTARTING IT, IT REACTED NORMALLY. I CAREFULLY DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE I WAS GIVEN THE FLOOR MAT EXPLANATION WHICH I ACCEPTED. I DID IN FACT HAVE MY FLOOR MATS LOOSE AND NOT IN THE PEGS. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A RECURRENCE. MY PERCEPTION IS THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED WHEN I STOMPED ON THE ACCELERATOR, AND AFTER TURNING OFF THE ENGINE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTARTING WITHOUT INCIDENT, I AM SPECULATING THAT THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS ABLE TO RESET ITSELF. THAT'S WHY I SUSPECT THE PROBLEM MAY BE ELECTRICAL OR THE VEHICLE COMPUTER, AND NOT MECHANICAL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other or unspecified, Mar 30, 2010
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND HAVE OWNED IT SINCE 2001. FROM ABOUT A YEAR AGO, THE GAS PEDAL SOMETIMES GETS STUCK. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I AM STOPPED AT A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, AND I HIT THE GAS PEDAL, IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT DEPRESS. I HAVE TO PUT A LOT OF BODY WEIGHT ON IT TO GET IT TO DEPRESS. THIS CAUSES INITIAL SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING QUITE OFTEN OFF LATE.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 29, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE. HE STATED HE HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE TACHOMETER REACHED OVER 7,000 RPM'S. HE IMMEDIATELY GRABBED THE SHIFT LEVER AND SWITCH IT TO NEUTRAL AND THEN AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE TO PARK. THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. THE CONSUMER STATED A SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED AGAIN WHILE PARKING AT A LOCAL BANK. *JB
Other or unspecified, Mar 29, 2010
I'VE HAD MY ENGIN AIR FILTER & CABIN AIR FILTER EATEN BY RODENTS; ONE CAUSED MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY TO STALL SEVERAL TIMES. ADDITIONALLY I HAD A RODENT DIE IN THE AREA BEHIND THE CABIN AIR FILTER & DECAYED. THIS OCCURRED AROUND JULY 2006. I'VE REP[LACED THE ENGIN AIR FILTER & THE CABIN FILTER MULTIBLE TIMES DUE TO THIS ISSUE & WILL NEED TO REPLACED AGAIN DURING MY NEXT STATE INSPECTION ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. DEALER REPLACED CABIN AIR FILTER ON JULY 14, 2006 - REPLACED ENGIN AIR FILTER ON MAY 23, 2007 - REPLACED ENGIN AIR FILTER ON JANUARY 11, 2008 - REPLACED ENGIN AIR FILTER & CABIN AIR FILTER ON JUNE 23, 2008 - REPLACED CABIN FILTER ON JUNE 26, 2009 - REPLACED ENGIN AIR FILTER ON MARCH 10, 2010.