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.
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 24, 2010
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA WITH A V-6 ENGINE. AT 79000 MILES THE WATER PUMP FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY AND TOOK OUT THE TIMING BELT, WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO QUIT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 24, 2010
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, IT VIBRATES STRONGLY, ALMOST VIOLENTLY, AT SPEED ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES/HOUR. WHEN RAINING OR NOT. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THEY STATED IT WAS NORMAL ABS BRAKING. IT DOES SCARE ME IN THAT I AM AFRAID THAT IT COULD LEAD TO A MAJOR FAILURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. IT HAS BEEN A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM ALTHOUGH I ENTERED TODAY'S DATE BELOW. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 24, 2010
I WAS COMING OUT OF A BANK DRIVE-THROUGH WHEN SUDDENLY THE 2007 CAMRY-HYBRID, WITH APPROXIMATELY 34,000 MILES RAN, DID NOT STOP AT THE EXIT TO THE PRINCIPAL STREET, THANKFULLY NO CAR WAS COMING FROM THAT STREET. IT STARTED TO RUN ALSO WITH DIFFICULTY, AND THE VSC SYSTEM APPEARED ON THE SCREEN. I WENT DIRECTLY TO THE NEAREST DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS PROGRAMMING ISSUE, THEY RE-PROGRAM IT AND THAT WAS IT. THEY COULDN'T EXPLAIN WHY IT DEPROGRAMMED. ELEVEN MONTHS AFTER THAT EVENT, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. SUDDENLY, THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES, I GOT REALLY NERVOUS AND CALLED A TOWING COMPANY TO GET IT TO THE DEALER. I WAS AT LOW SPEED AND I COULD MANAGE TO STOP. THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR TWO WEEKS AND COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM OF WHY THE PROGRAMMING SCRAMBLE LIKE THAT, THEY JUST REPROGRAM IT AND THAT'S ALL FOR THEM. IN THE MEANTIME, I'M SCARED TO DEATH OF GOING TO THE HIGHWAY WITH THAT CAR, SPECIALLY WHEN I THINK IT CAN COMBINE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. SO FAR TOYOTA HAVE NOT OFFERED ME A SOLUTION AND I'M AFRAID TO USE MY CAR FOR THE SAFETY OF MY KIDS. PLEASE HELP BY INVESTIGATING THE SOFTWARE ON CAMRY'S AS WELL. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 24, 2010, crash
FAX FWD LTR FM (NJ) RE UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY, REPLY TO NEWARK, NJ OFC. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS SLOWING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN THE PARKING LOT AND WAS AT THE POINT OF ENGAGING THE PARKING GEAR TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND TOOK OFF ON ITS ON. THE VEHICLE JUMPED OVER THE CURB AND ONTO A MAJOR ROAD. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BURST ON IMPACT WITH THE CURB. THE CONSUMER WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STEP ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY PEDAL THAT WAS UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE HAD AFTERMARKET FLOOR MATS, SO THEREFORE THE CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENT. *JB SEE ALSO 10306806 THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE SUDDEN ACCELERATION MONTHS AFTER THE ACCIDENT. UPDATED 06/21/10*JB UPDATED 06/30/10.*JB UPDATED 08/04/10*JB UPDATED 08/06/10*JB UPDATED 10/01/10*JB
Suspension, Feb 24, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY STRUTS LEAKING. CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING BRAKES AND TIRES REPLACED THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE LEAK AND SAID IT WAS NORMAL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT BACK TO MECHANIC THE STRUTS WERE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY AND COULD CAUSE THE TIRES TO WEAR OUT QUICKLY. *KB
Vehicle speed control, Feb 23, 2010
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN COLD WEATHER: THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2007 ( 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4 CYL ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). THIS OCCURS DURING COLD WEATHER ( LESS THAN 30 F) AND DURING THE FIRST 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: WHEN I AM DRIVING WITH LIGHT PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND REMOVE MY FOOT TO SLOW DOWN, THE CAR ABRUPTLY SLOWS DOWN AFTER 1 TO 2 SECONDS (TACHOMETER DROPS FROM 1800 RPM TO 1000 RPM) AND MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER 1 TO 4 SECONDS, WITHOUT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CAR WILL THEN SPEED UP ( ANOTHER CLUNKING SOUND FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN). THE TACHOMETER JUMPS FROM 1000 TO 2000 RPM APPROXIMATELY. THIS OCCURS IN ALL GEARS AND IS SEVERE IN 3RD GEAR WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND BEGIN TO BRAKE. THE RESULT OF THIS MALFUNCTION IS IMMEDIATE SKIDDING ON ICE OR SNOW COVER SURFACES. IF I AM IN A TURN, THE CAR WILL START SKIDDING IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER. I LIVE IN NEW ENGLAND SO THE ROADS ARE OFTEN SLICK IN WINTER. I HAD REPORTED THIS TO SERVICE SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE CAR AND WAS TOLD IT'S NORMAL, THEY CAN'T REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM, THEY HAVE NO DIAGNOSTIC FAULTS, THEY CAN'T FIND MY SERVICE RECORDS, ETC. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE THIS COULD CAUSE SLIDING ACCIDENTS IN WINTER WEATHER AND MAY HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENTS IN THE PAST, PARTICULARLY WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT PREPARED FOR THIS EVENT. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THE GAS PEDAL THAT WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE A PART OF THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Air bags, Feb 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED FOR A WHILE; HOWEVER THE FAILURE RE-OCCURRED. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE REGIONAL MANAGER. THE MANAGER STATED THEY WILL COVER THE COST TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE; BUT THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,637.
Other or unspecified, Feb 23, 2010
FAX FWD LTR FM (OH) OWNER OF 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY CONCERNED THAT THE TOYOTA SUDDEN ACCELERATION RECALL IS NOT PROPERLY COMPENSATING OWNERS OF TOYOTA VEHICLES. *KB
Vehicle speed control, Feb 23, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER STATES SHE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FLOOR MATS AND IS STATING THE FLOOR MATS ARE NOT THE ISSUE. *KB WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN, THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. HOWEVER, WHEN SHE STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WOULD ACCELERATE. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Feb 23, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE ENGINE ROARED, BUT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT REACT. *KB WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY RESPONDED, IT CAME WITH A RUSH OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE LOCAL DEALER ADJUSTED THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT HAPPENED TWICE. *JB UPDATED 12/09/14
Vehicle speed control, Feb 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RESPOND NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE ACCELERATION OCCURRED ONCE AGAIN AND ONCE AGAIN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSIS INDICATED THAT THE CODE NEEDED TO BE RESET FOR THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE NO LONGER ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10000. UPDATED 3/16/10 *CN UPDATED 06.01.10.*JB
Fuel system, Other, Vehicle speed control, Feb 23, 2010
THE GAS PEDAL AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED ITSELF CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AND HIT THE SIDE CONCRETE CURB CAUSING ABOUT $14500 DAMAGE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 23, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY, LUNGED FORWARD INTO THE RIGHT LANE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE BUT NO ONE INSPECTED IT TO FIND OUT WHY IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HE HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER OR THE DEALER TO-DATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32,465. UPDATED 3/24/10 *CN UPDATED 07/14/10.*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 22, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND EXITING OFF THE INTERSTATE, I ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RAMP BEFORE TURNING ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT CAR NEVER CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHICH FORCED ME TO ENTER ONTO THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT REGARD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. LUCKILY THE RIGHT LANE WAS CLEAR AND I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE THAT DAY SO THEY COULD WORK ON IT THE NEXT DAY. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BAD BRAKE BOOSTER WHICH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $600. THE BRAKE FAILURE HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING. THE ONLY THING I EVER NOTICED PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING WAS THAT SOMETIMES THERE WOULD BE A SWOOSHING SOUND ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 22, 2010, crash
ON NOVEMBER 5, 2008 I WAS LEAVING MY SON'S SOCCER PRACTICE AND MY ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK ON MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. I HIT A SCHOOL AND WENT THROUGH A 100 FOOT FENCE WHEN MY CAR BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE FENCE AND THE FENCE BECAME CAUGHT UNDERNEATH MY CAR. MY CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING FULL FORCE AND MY TIRES WERE BURNING RUBBER. I WAS ABLE TO FINALLY SLAM MY STICKSHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND THE CAR STOPPED. TOYOTA WAS CONTACTED SHORTLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND SENT SOMEONE OUT TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AT THE BODY SHOP. THEY SENT ME A LETTER STATING THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. *TR
Visibility, Feb 22, 2010
I JUST HAVE TO PUT THIS COMPLAINT IN BECAUSE TOYOTA BLEW ME OFF AND MADE ME PAY $186.00 TO REPAIR THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THAT JUST STARTED FALLING ON ME ONE DAY WHEN I WAS DRIVING LONG DISTANCE. I TOLD THEM THAT THERE IS NO WAY THAT A 2007 SUN VISOR ON ANY CAR SHOULD BE FALLING DOWN AND HITTING THE DIVER THEY TOLD ME IT DIDN'T MATTER THAT THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TO FIX THIS DANGER I HAD TO PAY. I COULDN'T DRIVE AROUND WITH MY VISOR FALLING DOWN IN MY FACE AS I WAS TRYING TO DRIVE SO I PAID THE MONEY BUT I LET THEM KNOW THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO A 2007 CAMRY. I HAVE PURCHASED TOYOTA'S SINCE 1982 AND AFTER THE WAY I WAS TREATED I WILL NOT BE BACK TO BUY A TOYOTA. MARK MY WORD THOUGH THE NEXT PROBLEM YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT ARE THE VISORS FALLING DOWN IN THE FACE OF THE DRIVERS. PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS BEFORE SOMEBODY IS HURT WHEN IT HAPPENS TO THEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 22, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY AND ATTEMPTING STOP, THE BRAKE FAILED. THE VEHICLE HIT A TRUCKS REAR BUMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER GAVE THE VEHICLE BACK AND DID NOT INFORM THE CONTACT OF THE DIAGNOSIS OF THE VEHICLE.. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT NUMBER 1001143929. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 33,000.
Visibility, Feb 22, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD SMELL EXHAUST SMOKE EMITTING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE VENTS; HE NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN HE HAD TURNED THE VEHICLE ON RECIRCULATE MODE. HE WOULD THEN SEE THAT THE RECIRCULATE MODE WAS OFF. HE NOTICED THE PROBLEM ON A DAILY BASIS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT THE HUMIDITY IN THE VEHICLE WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE PROBLEM. HE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING TO REPAIR AS IT WAS NORMAL. HE HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO-DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000. UPDATED 003/30/10 *BF UPDATED 08/06/10
Vehicle speed control, Feb 21, 2010
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND SUDDENLY I SMELLED A BURNING ELECTRICAL ORDER IN MY CAR. THERE WERE NO LIGHTS OR ANYTHING THAT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2007 TOYOTA, CAMRY HYBRID. I DID HAVE MY CAR SERVICED FOR THE GAS PEDAL RECALL. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE OIL LEAKAGE RECALL THAT IS IN CANADA. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN MY CAR AND NEED HELP. I WANT MY FAMILY TO BE SAFE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Feb 21, 2010
I LEASE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN DRIVING UP A HILL. BECAUSE I WAS ON A HILL I GAVE THE CAR A LOT OF GAS. HOWEVER, THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED TO GO FURTHER THAN I INTENDED AND THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I PLACED THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND HIT THE BREAKS, WHICH STOPPED THE CAR WITHOUT INCIDENT. I HAD TO TAP THE GAS PEDAL A FEW TIMES TO GET IT TO DISENGAGE. TOYOTA APPLIED THE GAS PEDAL RECALL 'FIX' A FEW DAYS LATER. HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED THAT THEY HAVE NOT CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE GAS PEDAL WENT DOWN FURTHER THAN I PRESSED IT, MEANING THERE MAY BE SOME ELECTRONIC OR OTHER PROBLEM RATHER THAN 'STICKING.' I KNOW YOU HAVE MANY SUCH COMPLAINTS, BUT I THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO DETERMINE IF TOYOTA'S REMEDY IS ADEQUATE. THANK YOU. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Feb 20, 2010
MY 2007 CAMRY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DURING THE FIRST FEW MONTHS OF OPERATION IN APRIL AND MAY 2007 SURGED OR LUNGED WITHOUT CAUSE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO REPAIR, NO INCIDENTS OCCURRED IN THE PAST TWO YEARS. ONE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN STARTING UP FROM A STOP SIGN BESIDE SCHOOL CHILDREN WAITING AT A BUS STOP. ANOTHER INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN I SLOWLY MANEUVERED TO PARK IN A TIGHT SPACE BETWEEN TWO CARS. BOTH DRIVING INSTANCES REQUIRED FINE CONTROL AND VERY LITTLE GAS. BOTH INSTANCES OCCURRED ON COLD MORNINGS, A SHORT DISTANCE AND A SHORT TIME AFTER STARTING TO DRIVE IN THE MORNING. THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY REVVED LOUDLY AND LUNGED FORWARD, I BRAKED HARD, THEN IT SORT OF STALLED AND BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND LAGGED BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL CONTROL. THESE INCIDENTS WERE SCARY, COULD HAVE CAUSED PERSONAL OR PROPERTY INJURY AND OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY KNOWN CAUSE. THE CAR SEEMED CONFUSED. THE OTHER PREDOMINANT DRIVER OF THE CAR HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. MY CAR IS SUBJECT TO RECALLS. I HAVE REMOVED THE FLOOR MAT BUT NOT TAKEN IT FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPAIR. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS A COMPUTER GLITCH AND NOT THE FLOOR MAT OR THE GAS PEDAL. I RECEIVED A FLOOR MAT RECALL NOTICE EARLY IN OWNERSHIP, ON MY FIRST MAINTENANCE VISIT TO TOYOTA I WAS TOLD THAT MY FLOOR MAT WAS NOT THE DEFECTIVE ONE. SUBSEQUENT LETTERS HAVE SAID TO REMOVE THE MAT AND STATED THAT NO REPAIR IS READY, THEY WILL CONTACT ME. I TRIED TO CALL THE DEALER TWO WEEKS AGO TO ASK ABOUT A REPAIR AFTER NEWS REPORTS AND FURTHER RECALLS. MY CALL WAS PLACED ON HOLD FOR SO LONG, I HUNG UP AND HAVEN'T CALLED BACK. I THINK MY CAR HAS A POTENTIAL DANGEROUS PROBLEM BUT I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT TOYOTA IS CABLE OR WILL ADDRESS THAT PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT INDICATE MY CAR IS ELIMINATED FROM THE RECALL. *TR THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT ERRATIC PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL; THE ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE TACHOMETER, THERMOSTAT AND OTHER GAUGES BOUNCED UP AND DOWN. ALSO, THE AC STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER STATED THE ABS ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 09/14/15. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Feb 19, 2010, crash
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT TODAY. A PICKUP TRUCK BROADSIDED ME. AS SOON AS THE TRUCK HIT ME I HIT THE BRAKES. THE CAMRY DID NOT STOP AND INSTEAD QUICKLY ACCELERATED AND FISH TAILED OUT OF CONTROL. I FINALLY GAINED CONTROL OF THE STEERING BUT ENDED UP THREE LANES ACROSS FROM WHERE I WAS HIT AND INTO A GAS STATION HAVING TO DRIVE BETWEEN THE GAS PUMPS HOPING TO AVOID AN EXPLOSION. I HIT A PARKED CAR AT THE PUMP AND KEPT GOING ABOUT 5 TO 10 MORE FEET AND THE CAR FINALLY JUST STOPPED LIKE NOTHING HAPPEN. I COULD HAVE DIED TODAY! IT FELT LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON ICE OR LIKE SOMEONE FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR. I DO KNOW FOR CERTAINTY I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE ENTIRE TIME ALL THIS WAS HAPPENING. *TR
Power train, Feb 19, 2010
3-4 SECOND DELAY IN RESPONSE TIME WHEN MAKING A FAST LANE CHANGE - ENOUGH TIME TO CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC AND ONCE IN THE EVENING WHEN THERE WAS LITTLE TRAFFIC. THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED AN ECM CALIBRATION ENHANCEMENT TO CORRECT ANOTHER PROBLEM OF HESITATION WITH THE ACCELERATION & THEN A QUICK SURGE FORWARD. THIS WAS PERFORMED AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT; HOWEVER, IT DID NOT CORRECT MY CURRENT PROBLEM AS THE HESITATION HAPPENED AGAIN (THE 2ND TIME) AFTER THE CALIBRATION. DISCUSSED THIS AT LENGTH WITH THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ECM CALIBRATION WAS THE ONLY "FIX" PROVIDED TO THEM AND THAT SINCE I STILL HAD THE PROBLEM, I WOULD HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL TO NOT PRESS THE ACCELERATOR QUICKLY TO MAKE A FAST GETAWAY AS THE COMPUTER IS NOT ABLE TO PICK UP THE SIGNAL THAT QUICKLY. THEY COULD ONLY SUGGEST THAT I NEVER PRESS THE ACCELERATOR QUICKLY - TRY THAT ONE WHEN YOU HAVE TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY FAST. I AM NOT TRYING TO MAKE SOMETHING MORE OF THIS THAN IT IS. THERE ARE SOME MUCH MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS REPORTED ON THE INTERNET THAN THIS ONE. HOWEVER, IT IS SERIOUS. WHEN YOU CANNOT GET GAS WHEN YOU NEED IT, IT IS SERIOUS. THERE IS APPARENTLY A PROBLEM WITH THEIR ELECTRONICS. *TR
Power train, Feb 18, 2010
I HAVE 2007 CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH, WHEN I PEDDLED THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR DOES NOT PICK UP/ACCELERATE. THE RPM GOES FROM 2000 TO 4000 RPM, AND AFTER A COUPLE OF SECONDS OF DELAY CAR PICKS UP. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY, WHILE MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY WHERE THERE IS NO SHOULDER LANE AND YOU HAVE TO MERGE IN REALLY FAST. THE DEALER SAID IT'S A PROBLEM WITH THE SOFTWARE AND THEY UPDATED THE SOFTWARE IN MY CAR. I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT OCCURS FREQUENTLY IN WINTER. I WENT TO THE DEALER RECENTLY AND THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION, IT'S JUST THE WAY 2007 MODELS ARE. IN OTHER WORDS, THEY MADE A PIECE OF JUNK IN 2007 AND NOW THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I AM HOPING TO SEE THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE SOON. *TR