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.
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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.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 9, 2008
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS YET TO BE FIXED. SHE BELIEVES THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE FIXED DUE TO THE WARRANTY. *KB THE LOCK ON THE SEATBELT WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB
Power train, Jul 9, 2008
MY 2007 CAMRY LE V6 ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED WHEN ACCELERATING. THE GEAR DOES NOT SHIFT AND THE CAR SLOWS DOWN. VERY SCARY. ALMOST GOT HIT ON FREEWAY WHEN IT DID THIS. *TR
Power train, Jul 9, 2008
2007 CAMRY-TRANSMISSIONS HESITATES-WAS IN 3 + TIMES TO CORRECT...NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AND VERY UNSAFE. WAS RECALIBRATED TWICE, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. HAVE HAD NUMEROUS NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS HESITATION IN THE TRANSMISSION. WENT THROUGH TOYOTA ARBITRATION, WAS DENIED. THERE IS A REAL DESIGN DEFECT WITH THIS VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED VERY UNSAFE TO OPERATE. *TR
Steering, Jul 6, 2008
EARLY IN 2008 I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND TURNED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT AT SLOW SPEED AND THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RETURN TO CENTER UNTIL I PULLED IT BACK. I WENT TO A LARGE EMPTY PARKING LOT LATER AND NOTICED THAT WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT IT WOULD NOT RETURN TO CENTER UNLESS YOU PULLED IT BACK. THIS IS ONLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. I TOOK THE CAR TO DESERT TOYOTA ON 1/21/08 INVOICE NUMBER TOCS263971 AND THEY REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT NOTED ON TSB ST002-07. I DROVE THE CAR AFTER THAT AND NOTICED ONLY A SMALL CHANGE AND THE WHEEL STILL WOULD NOT RETURN WHEN TURNED SHARPLY TO EITHER SIDE. I RETURNED TO DESERT TOYOTA ON 1/30/08 INVOICE TOCS264822 AND THEY OPENED A CASE WITH TOYOTA #080300212. ON 4/18/08 INVOICETOCS273903 FIELD TECHNICIAN LOREN MUNCEE CAME TO TOWN TO EXAMINE THE CAR. HE COMPARED IT TO A CAR THAT WAS SUPPOSEDLY EQUIPPED EXACTLY LIKE OURS AND SAID IT DID THE SAME THING OURS DID. HE ALSO NOTED THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL FAILURES ON 4/28,29,AND 30 I SPOKE TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DEALT WITH JULIE(1800-331-4331 EXT 73115) I WAS TOLD THAT TOYOTA HAD DONE ALL THEY WERE GOING TO AND MY NEXT STEP, IF I WAS NOT SATISFIED, WAS ARBITRATION. I HAVE THE ARBITRATION PAPERWORK BUT HAVE NOT SUBMITTED IT YET. *TR
Air bags, Jul 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAG SENOR WAS NOT OPERATING WITH A CERTAIN WEIGHT OCCUPANCY IN THE SEAT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON A CONSTANT BASIS AND THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED, AND THAT THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,920.
Power train, Jun 26, 2008
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY CAR HAS A BAD HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO FREEWAY OR WHEN DOWNSHIFTING AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HAD TOYOTA DEALER CHECK CAR AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING OPERATED NORMALLY. THE SITUATION CAN BE DANGEROUS AND COULD EASILY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. THE LAG IS 1.5-2 SECONDS FROM THE TIME OF PUSHING THE THROTTLE HARD. *TR
Suspension, Jun 20, 2008
STRUTS ARE LEAKING AT 34,000 MILES ON 2007 CAMRY. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THERE IS BULLETIN ON LEAKING STRUT. BUT TOYOTA WILL REPLACE IT ONLY IF IT IS LEAKING HEAVILY. THEY DO NOT REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY IF IT LDO NOT LEAKS HEAVILY. THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE. (1) TOYOTA NEW ABOUT STRUT ISSUES BUT NEVER NOTIFIED OWNER. (2) TOYOTA IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE EVEN LEAKY ONES (3) THEY DO NOT PAY FOR ALIGNMENT AFTER STRUT REPLACEMENT. WHICH THEY SHOULD. *TR
Power train, Jun 18, 2008
MY 2007 CAMRY SE V6 HAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH HESITATION. IT HAS A 2 SECOND DELAY WHEN COMING INTO TRAFFIC. WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVING AND THEN COASTS AT ONE SPEED, AND YOU TRY TO MOVE INTO ANOTHER LANE BY PRESSING THE GAS, THE CAR WAITS AND THEN JOLTS FORWARD. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT CAN LEAD TO BEING REAR ENDED BY OTHER TRAFFIC. YOU KNOW THERE IS PLENTY OF TIME TO GET IN, BUT THE CAR REDUCED MUCH OF THAT TIME, BY NOT GOING ANYWHERE. *TR
Air bags, Jun 18, 2008
MY AIRBAGS ON BOTH SIDES CONTINUE TO FALL DOWN OUT OF THE CASING. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA CORPORATE 5 TIMES AND IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXITS. I CALLED TOYOTA AGAIN 2 WEEKS AGO AND THEY HAVE NOT RETURNED MY CALL. THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO MY FAMILY WITH THESE FALLING AIRBAGS. *TR
Equipment, Jun 17, 2008
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. EMITS A STRONG MUSTY MOLD SMELL. THE COMPANY IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A TEMPORARY FOAM TREATMENT THAT MIGHT LAST A YEAR AND SPRAYED A CHEMICAL INSIDE THE VENT SYSTEM. THE POSSIBILITY OF MOLD IN THE SYSTEM EXISTS AND COULD CAUSE SEVERE AGGRAVATION OF ALREADY EXISTING ALLERGY PROBLEMS. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. I THINK IT'S TIME TO HOLD TOYOTA ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
Power train, Jun 17, 2008
AFTER TAKING MY CAMRY XLE INTO THE DEALER FOR A "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" WARNING ON THE DASH, AND SOME UNUSUAL SHIFTING AND HESITATION, THEY SAID IT WAS TAKEN CARE OF. THE PROBLEM CAME BACK WITHIN A FEW DAYS AND WORSENED. WHILE ON THE FREEWAY THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY GAVE OUT AND THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY IMMOBILE, WITH ONLY 30,000 ON THE CAR. DEALER SENT AWAY FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION AND REPLACED IT WITH A NOTE THAT IT HAD BEEN SOAKED IN AN UNKNOWN FLUID, AND THEIR COULD BE SOME RESIDUAL LIQUID IN THE NEW TRANSMISSION. THE "CHECK VSC LIGHT" STILL FLICKS ON OCCASIONALLY AT START UP. *TR
Structure, Jun 16, 2008
SUN VISOR WONT STAY UP. IT GETS IN THE WAY OF MY VIEW. VANITY LIGHT NO LONGER WORKS. I HAVE NEVER BEEN ROUGH WITH THE VISOR, IT JUST SUDDENLY STOPPED GOING UP. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 12, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE VEERED LEFT AND RIGHT. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CALIPER WAS WORN BECAUSE IT WAS NOT COMPLETELY RELEASING THE BRAKE. THE DEALER WENT TO AUTOMOTIVE SCHOOL; THEREFORE, HE DID NOT NOTIFY THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC. THE FAILURE OCCURS IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 8, 2008, crash
ON THE DATE IN QUESTION, I WAS STANDING STILL AT A RED LIGHT. THERE WAS HEAVY RAIN. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WAS APPROXIMATELY 5 CAR-LENGTHS AHEAD OF ME. TRAFFIC SUDDENLY CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. I HIT MY BRAKE, SKIDDED THE ENTIRE DISTANCE BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME AND HIT IT IN THE REAR. MY ENTIRE FRONT-END WAS SMASHED IN; THE VEHICLE I HIT WAS A LATE MODEL FORD EXPLORER WHICH SUSTAINED NO DAMAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, HOWEVER, MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, MY ENTIRE FRONT END WAS DEMOLISHED AFTER PROCEEDING A SHORT DISTANCE AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. THERE WERE FLUIDS LEAKING AND SMOKE EMANATING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE WAS DECLARED BY THE POLICE TO BE UNDRIVEABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. *TR
Power train, Jun 6, 2008
2007 CAMRY HAD HESITATION PROBLEM, DEALERSHIP RESET THE COMPUTER, IT WAS OK FOR A FEW MONTHS. AFTER THE FEW MONTHS THE CAR HAS THE HESITATION PROBLEM AGAIN. HARD TO ACCELERATE, DOES NOT LIKE TO GO WHEN YOU TRY TO PULL OUT OR WHEN YOU TRY TO CHANGE LANES. *TR
Power train, Jun 5, 2008
I PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN SEPT. 2006. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS, WITH LESS THAN A 1000 MILES, I REALIZED THAT THERE WAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION; DELAYED ACCELERATIONS WHEN TRYING TO ATTAIN SPEED, WHEN DRIVING AROUND 40 MILES THE CAR PERFORMS LIKE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT REQUIRES SHIFTING DOWN TO A LOWER GEAR TO GAIN SPEED,AND WHEN DRIVING ON AN INCLINE THERE IS A NOTICEABLE DROP IN SPEED. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO DICK DYER TOYOTA, THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR. ON OR ABOUT THE THIRD VISIT I WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED A COMPUTER UPDATE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. AFTER THE UPDATE THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. I CONTINUED TO COMPLAIN. TO SUMMARIZE THE ORDEAL, I COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA'S NATIONAL CENTER FOR DISPUTE SETTLEMENT. THE MATTER WENT INTO ARBITRATION. IN THE HEARING I HAD ONE OTHER PERSON, AND THE NAME OF FIVE (5) OTHER PEOPLE WHO OWNED 2007TOYOTA CAMRY WHO WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE, REGINA WILLIAMS AGREED THAT SHE HAD HEARD THE SAME CONCERNS THAT I HAVE FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS. BEING AN OWNER OF TWO PREVIOUS TOYOTA CAMRYS I COMPARED THE PERFORMANCE. MS. WILLIAMS SAID THE CARS COULD NOT BE COMPARED, THAT THE CAR IS PERFORMING THE WAY IT S SUPPOSE TO, AND THAT IT IS JUST ENGINEERED DIFFERENT. THE OUTCOME FROM THE ARBITRATION SIDE WITH MS. WILLIAMS/ TOYOTA, SAYING THAT THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS; THAT THERE IS NO DEFECT BUT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL. I AM VERY DISCOURAGED AND DON'T BELIEVE I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY PRICE FOR POOR ENGINEERING. ALL I WANTED WAS A NEW CAR. NO ONE HAS BEEN INJURED IN MY AUTOMOBILE SO FAR. BUT I FEEL AWFUL LY INSECURE WHEN DRIVING, PARTICULAR ON INTERSTATE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND I DON'T WANT TO WAIT FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN FOR PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND THE POOR ENGINEERING OF THIS PARTICULAR MODEL.THANK YOU FOR YOU ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. *TR
Structure, Jun 3, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUBBER WITHIN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS LOOSE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR ANOTHER REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,460 UPDATED 7/3/08 *CN
Engine and engine cooling, May 28, 2008
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID CEASED FUNCTIONING (LOST ALL PWER) WITH 13,300 MILES ON IT. A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON SAYING CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM, FOLLOWED BY A WARNING SAYING CHECK ENGINE, FOLLOWED BY AN EXCLAMATION POINT. I WAS 200 MILES FROM HOME WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO WHICH IT WAS TOWED COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. I HAVE LOOKED ON-LINE AND FOUND OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME VEHICLE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THEIR DEALERSHIPS WERE NOT ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THOSE VEHICLES. ONE GENTLEMAN WAS ON THE FREEWAY BETWEEN TWO TRUCKS WHEN HIS CAMRY HYBRID LOST ALL POWER. I AM VERY HESITANT TO DRIVE THE CAR NOW. *TR
Power train, May 23, 2008
I HAVE NOTICED THESE SOMETIMES DANGEROUS BEHAVIORS BY MY CAR AND ITS TRANSMISSION: + WHEN I BRAKE, INSTEAD OF DOWN SHIFTING, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS UP AND CAUSES THE CAR TO ROLL FASTER ' ACCELERATING. + ON A DOWNHILL SLOPE, SOMETIMES THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSES THE CAR TO SUDDENLY SLOW. + DOWNSHIFTING FROM 4TH GEAR TO 3RD IS A HARD SHIFT. + ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS IS WHEN I ACCELERATED (HIGHWAY MERGE LANE) AND THE TRANSMISSION UP-SHIFT HESITATES. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSIONS UNPREDICTABLE SHIFTING PERFORMANCE. MOST RECENTLY WHEN I WAS MERGING ONTO AN INTERSTATE, AS I APPROACHED THE MERGING SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AS I ACCELERATED, AND I WAS UNABLE TO MERGE SAFELY ' I HAD TO PULL ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE TO AVOID A COLLISION. THE SUDDEN UP-SHIFTING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES HAS CAUSED SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS OF A REAR END COLLISION. THE SUDDEN DOWNSHIFTING ON A SLOPE HAS CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL ON SNOW-COVERED ROADWAYS. *TR
Power train, May 20, 2008
I PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE IN APRIL OF 2006. THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. IT'S A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A HIGHWAY OR PASS ANOTHER CAR . WHEN I PRESS THE ACCELERATION, THE CAR HESITATES AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS IT ACCELERATES. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 19, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE PULLING INTO A REST AREA WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT COULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. HE CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE MINNESOTA STATE POLICE FILED REPORT NUMBER 0810176. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. UPDATED 06/16/08 *BF
Tires, May 14, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE CPMS VALVES AND ALL FOUR TIRES. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE, THE TIRE PRESSURE REGULATOR SYSTEM LIGHT WAS STILL ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE TOYOTA DEALER STATED THAT THE MOST LIKELY EXPLANATION WAS BECAUSE OF AN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE VALVE SENSORS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE IT HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 50,000.
Visibility, May 13, 2008
SEVERE SUN GLARE REFLECTING FROM THE BRUSHED STAINLESS STEEL APPLIQUES APPLIED TO THE DASH, CENTER CONSOLE, AND FRONT DOOR PANELS INTERFERES WITH DRIVER AND PASSENGER VISION TO THE POINT OF BEING A DRIVING SAFETY HAZARD DURING SOME LIGHTING CONDITIONS (HIGH SUN ANGLE DURING THE MAY-SEPTEMBER SEASON). THE APPLIQUES ACT LIKE A MIRROR AND CAN DIRECT THE SUN'S RAYS DIRECTLY AT THE EYES CAUSING TEMPORARY VISION PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE IS A 2007 TOYOTA HYBRID "50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION" WITH SPECIAL FACTORY UPGRADES (INCLUDING THESE APPLIQUES). TO MY KNOWLEDGE ONLY 2500 CARS OF THIS TYPE WERE MANUFACTURED AND SOLD. TOYOTA DENIES A PROBLEM EXISTS AND STATES THE CAR WAS "CERTIFIED" FOR SALE BY THE NHTSA. I HAVE DIGITAL PHOTOS OF THE GLARE CONDITIONS THAT I COULD EMAIL TO YOU. PLEASE ADVISE. I AM REMOVING AND REPLACING THE APPLIQUES WITH NON REFLECTIVE MATERIAL AT MY EXPENSE. ON A RECENT LONG TRIP IT WAS NECESSARY TO COVER THE REFLECTIVE AREAS WITH MAPS, A PURSE AND OTHER ITEMS TO AVOID THE GLARE. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. THANK YOU. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 13, 2008
I BOUGHT A 2007 CAMRY IN JUNE OF 06. THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN KENTUCKY. THE FRONT AND BACK BRAKES HAVE SQUEALED ALMOST FROM THE FIRST DAY AND I STARTED REPORTING THE PROBLEM AT THE FIRST DEALERSHIP SERVICE. BOTH TSB'S HAVE BEEN APPLIED BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. A TECHNICIAN FINALLY HEARD A SQUEAK AND ANTI SQUEAKING LUBRICANT WAS ALSO APPLIED BUT ONLY LASTED A WEEK. LEFT THE CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP LAST MONDAY NIGHT AND THE DISTRICT PERSON CAME TUESDAY. THE RESPONSE WAS THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE SQUEAL SO COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. OF COURSE THEY SQUEALED TWICE ON THE WAY HOME. I SEE I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO HAD THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND FORTUNATELY THE TSB FIXED THAT PROBLEM. THEN THE BLACK WHEEL RIMS UNDER THE HUB CAPS RUSTED HORRIBLY AND THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY. NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE THESE PROBLEMS WITH A NEW CAR. *TR
Power train, May 13, 2008
I PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE IN APRIL 2007. THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. IT'S A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A HIGHWAY. WHEN I PRESS THE ACCELERATION, THE CAR HESITATES AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS, IT WILL JERK FORWARD. *TR