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.
Power train, May 12, 2008
MY TRANSMISSION HESITATES AT @35MPH. TOYOTA SAYS IT'S A NO-FIX. IT IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION TO NOT KNOW WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN. IT'S BOUND TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AT SOME POINT. THIS IS A CONSTANT SITUATION SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN JUNE 2006, AND IT NOW HAS 32,000 MILES. IT OCCURS CONSTANTLY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Structure, May 9, 2008
BAD SMELL COMING FROM THE AC WHEN IS INITIALLY TURN ON AND 5 DAYS AGO FIND OUT THE RUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND BACK ON THE SAME SIDE ARE SOAKING WET. MECHANIC FROM THE DEALER STATED THAT ONE AC HOSE INSIDE THE CAR, UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD WAS TUGGED IN. THEN THE MANAGER STATED IT WAS THE OUTSIDE HOSE FROM THE AC. THEY STATE THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WATER DAMAGE. WANT COSTUMER TO PAY 1,480 TO CHANGE THE RUGS. ONLY 9,707 MILES, THEY ARE BEING DISHONEST TO THE CUSTOMERS. ALSO, SLOW ACCELERATION AND JUMPY RIDE. *TR
Structure, May 8, 2008
VERY POOR PAINT ON MY CAMRY 2007. *TR
Air bags, May 5, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH. SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE WALL OF A HOUSE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS FILED; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AIR BAG. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT STRUCK. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO HER NECK, BACK, AND FEET. THE KILLEEN POLICE DEPARTMENT FILED REPORT NUMBER 08-1463. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,100.
Power train, Electrical system, May 1, 2008
INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS FREQUENTLY, PARTICULARLY WHEN I BRAKE AND DECELERATE FROM ABOVE 30MPH, THEN MAKE A TURN, SUCH AS EXITING AN OFF RAMP, AT ABOUT 5-20 MPH, I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO ACCELERATE OUT OF THE TURN, AND THE THROTTLE DOES NOT RESPOND FOR ABOUT 3 TO 15 SECONDS. I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHERE I CANNOT DEPEND ON THE VEHICLE RESPONDING TO THE THROTTLE ALLOWING ME TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS UNDER OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES, AND IS COMPLETELY UNPREDICTABLE, BUT THE ABOVE SCENARIO IS THE MOST CONSISTENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TOYOTA FOR THIS ISSUE FOR THE SECOND TIME AND WAS TOLD: '..THAT IS THE WAY IT IS..' AND "..THIS IS HOW THE FLY-BY-WIRE SYSTEM WORKS IN THE CAMRY.." BY THE SERVICE TECH OF POWER TOYOTA IRVINE ON TUESDAY APR 29. HE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND ENCOURAGED ME TO SPEAK WITH THE TECH ROBERT WHO KNOWS HOW TO WORK AROUND THE ISSUE BY MANIPULATING THE THROTTLE AND RECOMMENDED THAT I COMPLAIN DIRECTLY TO TOYOTA. HE ALSO MENTIONED THAT IF I BUG TOYOTA, THEY WILL BE MOTIVATED TO '.. FIX THE SOFTWARE, PUT A NEW COMPUTER IN IT, OR TAKE CARE OF YOU SOME OTHER WAY..' *TR
Power train, Apr 29, 2008
WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PETAL THE CAR DOESN'T PICK UP SPEED FROM A STOP. IT IS DELAYED. ANOTHER INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR WENT IT TO NEUTRAL. BUT THE FINAL STRAW WAS WHEN I HAD PARKED ON MY DRIVE WAY(4/25/08) WHICH IS SORT OF A INCLINE I HAD PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND AS A EXTRA SAFETY PRECAUTION I PRESSED MY EMERGENCY BRAKE UPON DOING SO THE CAR MALFUNCTIONED AND SWITCHED GEARS AND ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY PULLING ME UNDER AS I STEPPED OUT THE CAR AND RUNNING OVER MY FOOT CRUSHING IT. WHEN THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT SAID THERE MUST HAVE BEEN A COMPUTER ERROR WHICH THEY THEN RESET THE SYSTEM. *TR
Tires, Apr 29, 2008
I HAVE A NEW 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN JULY 2007 AND I CURRENTLY HAVE JUST OVER 10,000 MILES. I BROUGHT IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE (AT GOODYEAR) AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY FRONT TIRES ARE DOWN TO 3/32". WHEN I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA, THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME IT WAS MY FAULT. *TR
Suspension, Tires, Apr 28, 2008
MY 2007 TOYOTA WITH ONLY 14,000 MILES ON IT IS ALREADY OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND WEARING THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES. I THOUGHT THAT I HAD A DEFECTIVE TIRE BECAUSE OF THE THUMPING NOISE AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS BECAUSE I DID NOT ROTATE THE TIRES. I HAD ROTATED THE TIRES 1 TIME DURING THE 14,000 MILES AND THE REAR TIRE WAS "CUPPING" THE SAME AS THE FRONT TIRE. THIS PROVED THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS BAD PROBABLY FROM THE FACTORY. I TALKED WITH THE SALESMAN AT THE DEALER AND HE SAID THAT I SHOULD PROBABLY HAVE AN ALIGNMENT DONE EVERY 6 MONTHS. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE ON A NEW CAR UNTIL I BOUGHT NEW TIRES. THEY DID NOT OFFER ME ANYTHING EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT IF I WERE SOMEONE WHO WAS NOT AWARE OF WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH MY TIRES DUE TO IMPROPER ALIGNMENT FROM THE FACTORY AND THE TIRE WOULD WEAR ON THE INSIDE (AS MINE ARE) WHERE IT IS NOT NOTICEABLE THERE COULD BE BLOWOUT OF THE TIRE RESULTING IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND EVEN DEATH. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE TOYOTA ISSUE A RECALL ON ALL 2007 CAMRYS FOR FRONT END ALIGNMENT OR ELSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HAD TO GET THEIR VEHICLE ALIGNED (AS I AM ABOUT TO) DUE TO THE FACT THE DEALERS ARE UNWILLING TO WARRANT THIS WORK. I HAVE READ CONSUMER WEB SIGHTS AND THERE ARE A LOT OF THESE CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE, IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, MAKE TOYOTA ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS FAILURE OF DESIGN. *TR
Steering, Apr 23, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH AND CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE. THE DEALER REBALANCED THE TIRES, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS A YEAR LATER. A MECHANIC DROVE THE VEHICLE, CONFIRMED THE VIBRATION, BUT PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,900.
Steering, Suspension, Apr 21, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,848 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 254. UPDATED 5/6/08 *CN UPDATED 05/06/08 *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 19, 2008
THROTTLE LAG WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC OR FROM STOP. DID NOT HAVE THIS ON MY 1999 SOLARA. *TR
Power train, Apr 15, 2008, crash
I HAVE TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4-CYL FOR APPROX. 1 YR NOW AND IT CONSTANTLY HESITATES WHEN I AM DRIVING OR IF I AM AT A STOP AND TRY TO PULL OFF. MY CAR HAVE BEEN IN 3 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE MY CAR FAIL TO ACELERATE WHEN NEEDED FROM A STOP SIGN. I HAVE GOTTEN TO THE POINT I AM CONSTANTLY LOOKING IN MY REAR VIEW BECAUSE I AM SO AFRAID I AM GOING TO GET HIT FROM THE BACK OF MY CAR. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND WAS TOLD IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE RELAY SYSTEM OF SOME SORT, BUT NO PROBLEM THAT IS THE WAY THE '07'S OPERATE. THERE DEFINITELY SHOULD BE SOME TYPE OF RECALL BY NOW. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE FOR ME OR SOMEONE ELSE LIFE. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 14, 2008
AFTER SLOWING TO MAKE A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE ACCELERATOR "STICKS" PREVENTING/SLOWING ACCELERATION IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE TURN OUT OF THE INTERSECTION AND CLEAR OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. JUDGING FROM INTERNET SITES THROUGH GOOGLE, THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS (MINE INCLUDED) ARE AWARE OF, BUT DO NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 10, 2008
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY V6 IS BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY, ALL SYMPTOMS INDICATE THAT THE OIL SKIMMER RING IS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN IN TWO CYLINDERS. THE VEHICLE IS SMOKING ONES IN A WILE BUT A LOT. MOSTLY AFTER DRIVING LONGER DISTANCE ON FREEWAY OR IN THE MORNING AFTER STARTUP, SOMETIMES AFTER LEFT TURNS THE OIL CHOKES THE ENGINE AT SOME POINT, CAUSING IT TO STALL AND THROWS EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SMOKE. I FOUND OTHER CONSUMERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM IN CANADA WITH THE SAME MODEL AND SIMILAR AGE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLES HAVE LOW MILEAGE BETWEEN 8,000-3,0000 SUPPORTING THE POSSIBILITY THAT IT MAY BE MANUFACTURING DEFECT. TOYOTA REFUSED TO CURE THE PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE I DIDN'T KEEP MY RECEIPTS OF MY MAINTENANCE. I THINK A TRAINEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WRONG INSTALLATION OF THE PISTON RINGS AND MAY BE MORE OUT THERE. *TR
Power train, Apr 10, 2008
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY, AND I AM HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WHEN I GIVE MY CAR A LITTLE GAS IT HESITATE AND THEN OUT OF KNOW WHERE MY CAR TAKES OFF. OR WHEN I AM DRIVING IT SEEMS IF I AM DRIVING A 5 SPEED. I HAVE TO GIVE MY CAR MORE GAS IN ORDER FOR IT TO GO TO THE NEXT GEAR. I SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FEEL MY CAR SHIFTING GEARS. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 4, 2008
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HESITATES WHEN YOU FIRST PRESS ON THE GAS. IT HAS HAPPENED AS LONG AS 3 SECONDS. FROM A STOPPED POSITION, PULLING OUT ON TO A HWY. AND GOING LEFT, MY CAR GOT ME OUT ON TO THE HWY. BUT THEN HESITATED. I WAS STILL PRESSING ON THE GAS HEAVILY, BUT MY CAR WAS NOT GOING! I WOULD ESTIMATE ABOUT 3 SECONDS. I HAD AN ONCOMING CAR TRAVELING TOWARD ME AND I WAS STOPPED IN HIS LANE UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING. THIS HESITATION HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. I WOULD SAY THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY CAR. TOYOTA SERVICE DEPT. SAYS HE HAS HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND THIS YEAR AND MAKE. HE KNEW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT AS SOON AS I MADE THE CALL TO HIM REGARDING THE PROBLEM. HE SAID THAT IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE MAIN COMPUTER IN THE CAR. I TOOK IT IN AND THEY HAD TO PREFORM AN "ECU UPDATE' WHICH HE SAID BASICALLY IS RESETTING THE COMPUTER. SOUNDS EASY, BUT IT TOOK THEM 2HRS TO COMPLETE. I AM AFRAID SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED DUE TO THIS "ECU" PROBLEM! I COULD HAVE BEEN!!! *TR
Air bags, Apr 2, 2008, crash
I OWN A TOYOTA CAMRY 2007, AND YESTERDAY AFTER A CRASH WERE THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER OF FRONT BUMPER COLLAPSE AND DAMAGE THE RADIATORS, ANY OF THE AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AROUND 30MPH BEFORE SHE CRASH ON THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. EVEN THE DEALER SALES REP. WAS SURPRISED ABOUT THE FAILURE, MY CAR WAS IMPORTED FROM U.S. BACK IN 2006. AS YEAR MODEL 2007. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 31, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE PEDAL EXTENDS TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO REMOVE HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR IT TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO APPROXIMATELY THREE DEALERS, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FILED CASE NUMBER 200801100060 WITH TOYOTA. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 04/23/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED EMERGENCY BRAKE GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE DEALER STATED BECAUSE OF THE PARTICULAR BRAKE SYSTEM AND THAT WAS NORMAL. UPDATED 04/23/08 *TR
Power train, Mar 24, 2008
THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED FROM HERTZ CORP. DURING THE TEST DRIVE WE NOTICED A HESITATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 25 AND 45 MPH. WE ALSO DROVE ANOTHER 2007 CAMRY WITH HIGHER MILEAGE AND IT DID NOT HAVE THE HESITATION PROBLEM. WE ASKED HERTZ TO HAVE A TOYOTA DEALER CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM. THE COMPUTER WAS 'FIXED' WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED SO IT WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER. EVERYTHING WAS 'OK'. THE STATEMENT WAS MADE BY THAT TOYOTA SERVICE ADVISER THAT THE COMPUTER USES A PROGRAM TO DETERMINE THE DRIVING HABITS OF EACH DRIVER AND THE HESITATION PROBLEM WOULD 'SELF CORRECT'. YEAH RIGHT. WE PURCHASED THE LOWER MILEAGE VEHICLE, AND HAVE DRIVEN ALMOST ANOTHER 5,000 MILES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM DID NOT 'SELF CORRECT'; IN FACT IT APPEARS TO HAVE WORSENED. THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN TAKEN TO A THIRD TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON MARCH 24, 2008 WITH THE SAME VERBAL FOOTWORK THAT IT'S A DRIVE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION. SOME DAY I MAY NEED TO ACCELERATE HARD TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT OR WHATEVER AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE INSTANT ACCELERATION INSTEAD OF A 1-3 SECOND DELAY. CONSIDERING THE HIGH TECH SYSTEMS AVAILABLE TO THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, I FIND IT UNCONSCIONABLE THAT TOYOTA CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I'VE REVIEWED THE NHTSA COMPLAINTS WEB SITE, EDMONDS, AND OTHER SITES AND FIND THIS PROBLEM IS PERVASIVE WITH OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES. I'M REQUESTING THAT A DEFECTS INVESTIGATION BE INITIATED TO ANALYZE AND DEVELOP A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THIS THROTTLE/TRANSMISSION HESITATION ISSUE RESULTS IN INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 24, 2008
WE HAVE A SIX CYLINDER, 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WE WERE PASSING A SEMI TRUCK ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY DEMONSTRATED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. APPLYING THE BRAKE AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL DID NOT STOP THE ACCELERATION. OUR ONLY RECOURSE WAS TO GET OFF THE INTERSTATE AND WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO STOP BY TURNING OFF THE KEY. IF THERE HAD BEEN A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR
Power train, Mar 19, 2008
HESITATION, SURGE. *TR
Air bags, Mar 16, 2008, crash, fire
IN A FRONT IN CRASH, AT ABOUT 45 - 50 MPH, THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T NOT DEPLOY ON A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY CE WITH 16,500 MILES. THE CAMRY WAS TOTALED BY INSURANCE ADJUSTER. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SET BELT, WHICH PROVIDED SOME SAFETY PREVENTION, BUT DRIVER RECEIVED SEVERAL BROKEN BONES IN RIB AREA AND A STRAINED NECK. *TR
Power train, Mar 15, 2008
I HAVE HAD MY COMPUTER "SOFTWARE" RE-INSTALLED 2X TO ATTEMPT TO FIX A LACK OF ACCELERATION. SEVERAL TIMES (MAKING A LEFT TURN) WHILE STARTING FROM A STOP, THE CAR WILL HESITATE FOR 2-4 SECONDS, GIVING APPROACHING CARS ENOUGH TIME TO COME CLOSE TO HITTING MY CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR AND AM NOT IN A FINANCIAL POSITION TO TRADE IT IN YET OR SELL IT OUTRIGHT. I OWE TOO MUCH ON THE LOAN YET TO DO SO, MAKING IT A DIFFICULT DECISION WITH MY FAMILY/CHILDREN. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE SLOW ACCELERATION IS MORE SO IN WARM WEATHER. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO FLARE-UP OVER WINTERTIME. COINCIDENCE? I ALSO WANTED TO MENTION THAT THE LAST TIME MY SOFTWARE WAS RE-SET, ON THE WAY HOME, THE ENGINE BEGAN RO RACE AND IT FELT LIKE A BRICK WAS ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE ENGINE RACED FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS AND THEN FELT LIKE IT "SHIFTED" BACK TO NORMAL RPM'S. I WAS GOING DOWN A HILL WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 15, 2008
BRAKES CLIPS (SHAMS) HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2X IN LESS THAN 35,000 MILES. FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS AT 14,000 MILES OR SO. VEHICLE MAKES LOUD SQUEALING NOISE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS (5-40MPH). AT LATEST REPAIR (MARCH 2008), DEALER MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY HAVE A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THEM FOR FAILURE. I AM CONVINCED THAT SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH THE ROTORS THOUGH---THUS AFFECTING THE BRAKE PADS, SHAMS, ETC. DEALER MECHANIC CLAIMS THAT THE CLIPS/SHAMS ARE OF POOR QUALITY AND THAT'S WHY THEY KEEP FAILING. I ASKED WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY FAIL AGAIN (I'LL BE OVER MY WARRANTY)--HE STATED THAT I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM THEN. WOW--HOW NICE TO HAVE A DEFECTIVE PART REPLACED 2X UNDER WARRANTY, AND THEN TOYOTA IS SCOTT-FREE IF IT HAPPENS A 3RD TIME NOW. *TR
Power train, Mar 12, 2008
I PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY, V-6, IN JULY 2006. IN NOVEMBER 2006, I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. VERY OFTEN, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES, THE TACHOMETER JUMPS AROUND 1500 AND THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE FOR A SHORT TIME. THIS HAPPENS ON A DAILY BASIS. I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALER, 4 OR 5 TIMES, AND HAVE GONE ON TEST DRIVES. WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENED, I WAS TOLD THAT'S THE WAY THE TRANSMISSION WORKS. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS NO SOFTWARE UPDATE OR TSB FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE LAST PERSON I SPOKE WITH (LAST MONTH), TOLD ME IT IS A DESIGN FLAW, BUT TOYOTA HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE I DON'T ALWAYS GET THE ACCELERATION THAT I NEED. CONSUMER REPORTS REPORTED ON THIS PROBLEM IN THEIR DECEMBER 2007 ISSUE. THEY RECEIVED NEGATIVE INFORMATION FROM READERS ABOUT THE V-6 TRANSMISSION. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TOYOTA THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AT THIS TIME. *TR