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.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 13, 2009
HELLO, WHEN MY CAR IS FULL FUEL I CAN HEAR THE FUEL MOVE AND CAUSE NOISE WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 13, 2009
HELLO, WHEN MY CAR IS FULL FUEL I CAN HEAR THE FUEL MOVING AND SPECIALLY WHEN I HIT BRAKE PEDAL. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 12, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOORMATS WERE NOT SECURED BECAUSE THEY WERE PLACED ON TOP OF AN EXISTING CARPETED FLOORMAT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE FLOORMATS MOVED FORWARD AND INTERFERED WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE TO 86 MPH. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A CITATION. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE HER MATS WERE CARPETED, THEY WERE EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E082000 (EQUIPMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 65,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Mar 10, 2009
SUBMISSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE DEFECT NOTIFICATION REGARDING HIS 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. REQUESTING A FINAL ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE CONTINUING SUBSTANTIAL DEFECT(S) OR CONDITION(S). **NAR** *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE THROTTLE STICKS, THE RPM'S STICK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB
Tires, Mar 10, 2009
WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2007 AND IT WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES. THE CAR TIRES WERE FINE THE FIRST WINTER. THE NEXT WINTER IN 2008 I STARTED NOTICING THE CAR WAS HAVING ISSUES WHEN THERE WAS VERY LITTLE SNOW ON THE DRIVE WAY OR ROAD. THE CAR WAS SLIPPERY AND THE FRONT TWO TRIES JUST HAD PROBLEMS. THIS WINTER I ALMOST WOULD HAVE BEEN RAN OVER BY ANOTHER CAR WHILE THIS CAR TIRES JUST WOULD NOT MOVE AND SLIPPED AND WAS IN BETWEEN TWO LANES. I FINALLY CHANGED THE TIRES WHEN I HAD 2500 MILES ONLY IN MY CAR. MY HUSBAND CALLED TOYOTA DEALER AND SPOKE WITH THEM AND THEY BLAME BRIDESTONE. I HAD TO GET THE CAR ON THE ROAD SIDE AND THE POLICE HAD TO REMOVE MY CAR AS IT WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. I HOPE YOU LOOK AT THE TIRERACK WEBSITE FOR OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME KIND OF ISSUES. THE TIRES JUST GET STUCK AND DON'T BUDGE. ALSO PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. THIS IS A RIP OFF TO CONSUMERS TO CHANGE TIRES WHEN THE CAR IS JUST 2 YRS OLD. THANKS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 5, 2009
CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY ON ROLLING HILLS WHICH IS LIKELY GOING TO CAUSE COLLISIONS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL ALLOW THE SPEED TO DECREASE BY AS MUCH AS 5 MPH WHILE DESCENDING DOWN THE A HILL, THEN AS IT BEGINS TO CLIMB IT QUICKLY ACCELERATES WAY OVER THE TARGET SPEED. THIS CAUSES A WHIPLASH EFFECT TO ALL PASSENGERS AND MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND COLLIDE WITH VEHICLES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Mar 4, 2009
VVTI LINE IN 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 63000 MILES BURST OUT OF THE BLUE. ENGINE OIL EVERYWHERE. PART NOT IN STOCK, WILL TAKE 3 WEEKS FOR PART TO COME IN. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 27, 2009
MY GAS PEDAL ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Feb 26, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JULY OF 2008, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE RPM GAUGE WOULD JUMP BACK AND FORTH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. APPROXIMATELY SIX WEEKS LATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY BEGAN TO GAIN SPEED, SHE DROVE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE RECALIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INVESTIGATION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Steering, Suspension, Tires, Feb 24, 2009
I BOUGHT A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY BRAND NEW AND HAD IT 2 DAYS WHEN NEEDING TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A FRONT END PROBLEM. THE SUBFRAME BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED AND ALIGNED. I HAVE WORN OUT 3 SETS OF TIRES IN 2 YEARS. THE CAR ONLY HAS 50K MILES ON IT. ALL DIFFERENT BRANDS OF TIRES USED AND THE FIRST 2 WORE OUT AT 18,000 MILES BUT THE LAST WORE OUT AT AROUND 5,000. IT HAS BEEN ON AN ALIGNMENT RACK 3 TIMES AND EACH TIME NEEDING SMALL ADJUSTMENTS. THE CAR ALSO HAS A BINDING NOISE UPON TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT. CALLED DEALERSHIPS AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING OR EVEN CONFIRM THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH CAR. I AM DISGUISED. I HAVE SPENT OVER $1000.00 ON A CAR THAT IS STILL NEW. HELP WITH ALL THE MONEY TOYOTA IS MAKING THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE AND HAVE A RECALL ON THE ISSUES AND REIMBURSE OWNERS. I DO NOT EXPECT TO PUT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS OUT ON A NEW VEHICLE. *TR
Tires, Feb 23, 2009
EMAIL SENT TO BRIDGESTONE TIRES ON MONDAY FEB. 23,2008 AT 6:45PM FROM THERE WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.BRIDGESTONE-FIRESTONE.COM/ TIRES IN QUESTION ARE:: P215/60R16 TURANZA EL400 I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT HAS APPROX. 31,000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD MY TIRES ARE DOWN TO THE WEAR BELTS . I'M LIKE WHAT!! YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME, I HAVE TO PURCHASE TIRES AT 30,000 MILES.I TOOK IT TO HARRELSON TOYOTA IN ROCK HILL SC. THEY TELL ME THE SAME THING. I WAS THEN ADVISED TO CALL TOYOTA OF CALIFORNIA AND FILE A COMPLAINT.( I HAVE DONE THAT) THEY ADVISED THAT I CALL BRIDGESTONE. (I'M SENDING THIS EMAIL TO YOU)I DONT FEEL LIKE WITH A NEW CAR I HAVE HAD SINCE LAST JAN. I SHOULD BE BUYING TIRES, BECAUSE THEY ARE DOWN TO THE WEAR BELTS. KINDA LIKE YOU WOULDNT EXPECT TO HAVE TO REPLACE YOU TV AFTER WATCHING IT FOR ONE YEAR AND IT GOES OUT EVEN THOUGH YOU USE IT EVERYDAY. MY POINT IS I SHOULDNT BE BUYING ANOTHER SET OF TIRES AT 30,000. I THINK BRIDGESTONE SHOULD REPLACE MY TIRES. I AM 40 YEARS OLD AND THE ONLY PERSON THAT DRIVES THIS CAR, BECAUSE MY KIDS ARE TO YOUNG TO DRIVE. SO WITH THIS BEING SAID, I HAVE COPIED THIS EMAIL AND SAVED IT TO MY FILES. I WILL BE CONTACTING GEICO INSURANCE CO AND LETTING THEM KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM IN THE EVENT I HAVE A BLOW OUT, AND HAVE DAMAGES I AM AND WILL HOLD BRIDGESTONE ACCOUNTABLE.(SAFETY OF MY KIDS AND MYSELF). I HAVE ALSO FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND WITH NHTSA. I WILL PATEINTLY WAIT FOR A VOUCHER FROM YOU TO REPLACE MY TIRES. IF I DONT HEAR FROM YOU BY APRIL 1,2009. I WILL SEEK LEGAL ACTION AT THIS TIME. THANK YOU! -SUSAN J. SMITH *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Tires, Feb 22, 2009
I NOTICED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY NEW 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT THE CAR HESITATED ON ACCELERATION. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THAT IT WAS BECAUSE IT WAS NEW. I ALSO OWN A 1993 CAMRY, WHICH HAS NEVER GIVEN US A PROBLEM. BESIDES GAS AND OIL CHANGES THIS CAR STILL RUNS WELL. HAD I KNOWN THAT THIS NEWER MODEL WAS GOING TO BE SCARY TO DRIVE I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED IT. LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. IT CONTINUES TO HESITATE WHEN YOU NEED TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, IN REVERSE IT FLIES OUT OF THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN NOT PRESSING ON THE GAS...I REFUSE TO LET MY 16 YEAR OLD DRIVE IT AND FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM. PS I ALSO HAD TO HAVE MY TIRES CHANGED AFTER ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES, THEY WERE COMPLETELY WORN. *TR
Suspension, Feb 13, 2009
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SE, THERE IS A LOOSENESS AND CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ( STOPPED) AND DRIVING AT LOW CITY SPEEDS. HAD THE CAR TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THIS INCIDENT AND IT COULD BE DUPLICATED IN FRONT OF THE SERVICE ADVISER AND TECHNICIAN.. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR NO FIX WAS DONE. A DISTRICT TOYOTA REP WAS DISPATCHED TO TELL ME THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THE CAR. NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT THE ANSWER GIVEN, I MADE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALER TO HAVE MY CAR CHECKED. DEJA VU...SERVICE WRITER HEARS THE NOISE, GET A TECHNICIAN TO CONFIRM THE NOISE ON A TEST DRIVE. BOTH CONFIRM THE NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, APPLIES SERVICE BULLETIN:00207, DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. CALLED TOYOTA DISTRICT REP, INDICATES AGAIN THIS IS THE NATURE OF THIS MODEL......PLEASE HELP !! *TR
Visibility, Jan 22, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 65 MPH. SUNROOF EXPLODED OUT. GLASS WENT ALL OVER MY HUSBAND, ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK AS HE WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. TOOK THE CAMRY TO DEALERSHIP (AFTER TAKING PICS), THEY COMMENTED "OH, WE'VE SEEN THIS BEFORE." FIXED THE SUNROOF, AND CHARGED $1000. THIS IS DANGEROUS. NOTHING HIT THE WINDOW, OR IT WOULD HAVE SHATTERED IN INSTEAD OF EXPLODING OUT. MAYBE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE PRESSURE IN THE CAR. *TR
Structure, Jan 13, 2009
I HAVE 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE WHICH HAS 67000 MILES. ALL MY FRONT AND REAR STRUCK IS GONE AND LIKING. PRIME TOYOTA DEALER REFUSE TO FIX THIS KIND PROBLEM. I AM SURPRISED WITHIN TWO YEAR MY CAR STRUCTURE GONE. I DROVE SO MANY CAR WHICH HAD AROUND 200,000 MILE AND I NEVER HAD PROBLEM. SO I WOULD LIKE TO PUT THIS COMPLAIN FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. THANK YOU *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 13, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH IN A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT DRIVE THRU, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INADVERTENTLY. THE DRIVER REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE, CROSSED OVER THE MEDIAN, AND CRASHED INTO A DUMPSTER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLATTENED. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E082000 (EQUIPMENT). THE RECALL PERTAINED TO THE FLOOR MATS MOVING FORWARD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS RECALL SPECIFICALLY CORRESPONDS TO THE CRASH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 110,000.
Air bags, Jan 8, 2009, crash
I LIVE IN CANADA BUT I THOUGHT THIS WAS RELATIVE AS I NOTICE A RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR CAR FOR THIS PRECISE PROBLEM. I HAD A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID WAS HIT ON FEB 12,2008, BUT A MINIVAN THAT HAD LOST CONTROL AND COME INTO OUR LANE. MY TOYOTA CAMRY WAS HIT FRONT OFFSET, POSSIBLY TWO IMPACTS FROM MINIVAN AS THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS CRUSHED. THE CAR WAS WRITTEN OFF AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DEPLOYED AND THE KNEE AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED. ,BUT EVENTHOUGH MY FRONT DRIVER DOOR WAS CRUSHED IN AND I COULD NOT OPEN IT MYSELF AND SOMEONE OPENED MY VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE, THE SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT DEPLOYED NOR WAS THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I SUFFERED A MILD CONCUSSION FROM THE ACCIDENT AND AM STILL RECEIVING TREATMENT TO DATE. THANK YOU *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 20, 2008
I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID HOME IN A LIGHT SNOW STORM. AT SLIGHT INCLINES WHERE THERE WERE STOPLIGHTS, THE CAR'S TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WILL KILL ALL POWER AND I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE MORE THAN 1 MPH, A SCARY SITUATION SINCE I WAS SITTING IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY, TRUCK-FILLED INTERSECTION WITH NO WAY TO GET OUT. THIS SITUATION REPEATED ITSELF 6 - 7 TIMES OVER A 3 HOUR PERIOD. FINALLY, I HAD A FRIEND WITH A TOW TRUCK COME AND PLOW DIRECTLY AHEAD OF ME AND SPREAD SAND SO I COULD GET TO MY DRIVEWAY. I REREAD THE OWNER'S MANUAL TO BE SURE THAT THERE WASN'T AN OVERRIDE BUTTON FOR THE VTC BUT NO THERE IS NOT ONE, AT LEAST ON THIS MODEL. I CALLED MY TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER WHO SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT HELP ME. I CONTACTED TOYOTA'S CONSUMER AID GROUP AND THEY SAID MY DEALER SHOULD CHECK IT OUT. I HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT A WEEK EARLIER WITH NO ISSUE. THERE APPEARS TO BE A LOT OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE .....SEE HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/NEWS04/2008/01/PRIUS_WINTER.HTML I AM A PROFESSIONAL SALES ENGINEER DRIVING IN ALL WEATHER TYPES FOR MANY MANY YEARS. I DON'T GET SCARED. I WAS TERRIFIED WITH THE LACK OF CONTROL I HAD ON THIS CAR. IN NORMAL WEATHER, THIS VEHICLE IS A DREAM-COME-TRUE. BUT, I WON'T DRIVE IT AGAIN IF THERE IS A CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE FORECAST. SOMEONE HAS PROBABLY ALREADY DIED BECAUSE THERE IS NO WAY TO OVERRIDE THIS TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 28, 2008
2007 CAMRY USES A PEDAL POSITION SENSOR AND A THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (DRIVE BY WIRE) SO THERE IS NO ACTUAL MECHANICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE BODY. HOWEVER, HESITATES FREQUENTLY ESPECIALLY WHEN DECELERATING (THROUGH A TOLL OR FOR TRAFFIC) AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG AT DEALER WHEN SERVICE, I WAS TOLD BY THE TECHNICIAN OTHERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Nov 16, 2008
CAMRY 2007 SE V6. ACCELERATION PROBLEMS, HESITATES AT TAKE OFF, TRANSMISSION SLIPS LIKE ITS SEARCHING FOR A GEAR, SMELL FROM A/C. ENGINE TICKS WHEN I TAKE OFF AND DON'T LET IT WARM UP EVEN THOUGH ITS WARM OUTSIDE. HAD PROBLEMS WITH TIRES, HAD THEM REPLACED. LOUD ROAD NOISE CAR NOT VERY SOUND PROOF. FEELS LIKE STEERING WHEEL "STICKS"FOR JUST A SECOND LONG ENOUGH TO SCARE ME LIKE SOMEONE IS HOLDING IT. *TR
Tires, Nov 13, 2008
WHEN I PURCHASED MY 2007 CAMRY LE IT CAME EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL 400 02 TIRES. I HAVE FOLLOWED THE RECOMMENDED SERVICE AND BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY DEALER FOR SERVICING. AT 24000 MILES THE TIRES TREAD WAS WORN TO UNDER 2/32NDS OF AN INCH AND THE TIRES ARE COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON. I FILED A CLAIM WITH AN AUTHORIZED BRIDGESTONE DEALER WHICH WAS DENIED ON THE BASIS THAT THE TIRES ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. I HAVE RECEIVED NO COMPENSATION FROM EITHER THE TOYOTA DEALER OR BRIDGESTONE. NO TIRE THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED SHOULD HAVE SUCH A SHORT TREAD LIFE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
Power train, Oct 28, 2008
FROM THE TIME I PURCHASED THE CAR I NOTICED THAT WHEN I FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL OR JUST STEPPED ON IT TO PASS A CAR, THERE WOULD BE A HESITATION OF 4-5 SECONDS BEFORE IT WOULD WIND UP AND THEN GO. I TALKED TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THAT YES THEY WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE EARLY MODELS OF 2007'S AND HE GOT APPROVAL FROM TOYOTA TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT A NEW PROGRAM NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED ON THE TRANSMISSION. THEY DID IT BUT IT IS STILL THE SAME. ON 10-25-08 I WENT TO THE DEALER TO AGAIN COMPLAIN AND THEY SAID THAT I WOULD JUST HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE WHEN YOU ACCELERATE YOU NEED THE CAR TO RESPOND, WHICH IT WILL NOT DO. *TR
Tires, Oct 24, 2008
I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN MAY 2006. I HAVE HAD THE TIRES, BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL-400 ,ROTATED REGULARLY SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR. I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES SQUEALING UPON BREAKING AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRE TREADS ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND A BRIDGESTONE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT WEARING EVENLY BUT THEY COULD BE REPLACED AT A FEE OF OVER $400. I PRESENTLY HAVE 12,300 MILES ON MY CAR AND THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Oct 22, 2008, crash
ON SEPT. 1, 2008, I WAS DRIVING NORTH THROUGH PA. ON I-79. I WAS USING THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA FOR THE FIRST TIME. I PULLED INTO A REST AREA. AS I WAS ABOUT TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE, I STOPPED FOR SOME PEDESTRIANS TO PASS BY. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO PULL INTO THE PARKING SPACE, MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A VERY HIGH SPEED AS IF I HAD PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I ASSURE YOU, I BARELY TOUCHED THE GAS PEDAL. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE CAR WENT OVER A HIGH CURB, WENT THROUGH A PICNIC AREA AND DOWN A HILL INTO SOME WEEDS BEFORE I COULD BRING IT TO A STOP. I REALLY HAD TO PUSH ON THE BRAKE WITH ALL MY STRENGTH. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR OR ITS SPEED. AS A RESULT, I HIT A PERSON WALKING IN THE PICNIC AREA AND SHE SUSTAINED VERY SERIOUS INJURIES. I HAVE RECEIVED A CARELESS DRIVING CITATION AND MAY BE FACING A MAJOR LAWSUIT. I FEEL I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE AND THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AT LEAST WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. I BELIEVE THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND PUT MY FOOT ON THE BREAK. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR FEAR THEY WOULD JUST COVER UP THE PROBLEM. *TR
Air bags, Oct 8, 2008, crash
I WAS A PASSENGER IN MY CAR AND MY BOYFRIEND WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 101 (NORTHBOUND) IN SAN FRANCISCO AND WERE STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THE REAR ABOUT 20-30 MPH. NEITHER AIRBAG WENT OFF FROM THE COLLISION, CAUSING ME TO HIT MY HEAD ON THE DASH AND MY BOYFRIEND HITTING HIS LEGS ON THE DASH AND STEERING CONSOLE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON INDICATING IT WAS DEPLOYED AND THE REPAIR SHOP IS INFORMING US THAT IT HAS TO BE REPLACED. *TR