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.
Air bags, Sep 10, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT FAILED TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN TIME. HE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5,200. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED NUMEROUS PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/26/07 *TR
Vehicle speed control, Sep 6, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY HESITATED AND JERKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OCCASIONALLY STALL BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS UNRECOGNIZABLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Sep 6, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. APPROXIMATELY 3-4 SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COMPUTER CAUSED THE FAILURE AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Tires, Sep 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL400, SIZE P225/60R16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO TREAD REMAINING ON THE TWO FRONT TIRES. SHE SPOKE WITH BRIDGESTONE AND THEY WERE UNINTERESTED IN THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES ON THE TIRES AND VEHICLE WERE 13,000.
Power train, Visibility, Sep 5, 2007
07 TOYOTA CAMRY--TRANSMISSION FAILURES AND WIND LIKE NOISE AT ALL TIMES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE WITH A 3-5 SECOND PAUSE BEFORE DRIVE ENGAGES AND A SUDDEN LUNGE. UPDATED 09/25/07 *TR
Vehicle speed control, Sep 1, 2007
I HAVE A NEW 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT HESITATES WHEN YOU NEED TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. IT ALMOST STALLS. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN INVOLVED IN 3 DIFFERENT ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS HESITATION. THE DEALER MAINTENANCE MANGER TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND COMPLAINT WITH THIS VEHICLE AND HAS STATED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. I ALSO HAVE A FRIEND WITH A 07 RAV WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. THE RPM'S ARE CONSTANTLY UP AND DOWN SEARCHING FOR GEARS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT BEFORE PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE LOST. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Aug 31, 2007
NEAR MISS: 2007 CAMRY SE WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL REGARDLESS IF ADEQUATE DISTANCE BETWEEN CARS IS ESTABLISHED, WHEN GOING UP AN INCLINE THE CAR GAINS 5 MPH. THIS CAUSES IT TO RAPIDLY OVERTAKE THE CAR IN FRONT. IF BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED A COLLISION WOULD ENSUE. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER, THE CAR CHECKED WITH NO ERROR CODES. *JB *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF TOYOTA CLAIMED THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED TO GAIN MORE POWER. UPDATED 12/12/07
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. WHEN DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE BEGAN ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,300.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 28, 2007
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 CYLINDER. FAILS TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. CRUISE CONTROL OPERATES POORLY AND SURGES. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Aug 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. A FEW DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE RPMS ARE HIGH AND THEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATES. SHE MUST DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO MERGE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES, BUT THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO PERFORM IN THAT MANNER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,000. UPDATED 01-16-08. *KB *JB
Power train, Aug 26, 2007
2007 CAMRY TRANSMISSION FLARE. *TR
Power train, Aug 25, 2007
BOUGHT 2007 CAMRY SE ON JULY 23, 2007. HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THE FOLLOWING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS: 1. TRANSMISSION "BOGS DOWN" OR HESITATES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, FOR ABOUT 2-3 SECONDS. RE-CALIBRATION OF THE ECM DID NOT HELP. I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN A CRASH IN MY 24 YEARS OF DRIVING, BUT WITHIN THE FIRST 21 DAYS OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE, I HAVE CAUSED THREE CRASHES TO *ALMOST* OCCUR. THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THEN WHEN THE PEDAL IS PUSHED DOWN TO THE FLOOR, IT OVER-COMPENSATES AND I'VE ALMOST RAN OVER THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME. THE OTHER TWO TIMES OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLES BEHIND ME HAVE ALMOST RUN ME OVER...THEIR VEHICLES ACCELERATE NORMALLY, WHILE MINE HAS A 2-3 SECOND DELAY. 2. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SEEMS TO BE CONFUSED WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 28 TO 35, 38 TO 42, AND 45 TO 51. IT SHIFTS CONTINUALLY AND AT THIS RATE, THIS TRANSMISSION WILL BE WORE OUT BY 37,000 MILES (BUT THEY WON'T CARE, BECAUSE BY THEN THE WARRANTY WILL BE EXPIRED). THIS IS CLEARLY AN UNSAFE SITUATION AND *SOMEONE* NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT BEFORE IT CAUSES A FATAL CRASH. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH OR AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALSO HESITATES AS IF IT WILL STALL, BUT DRAMATICALLY DECELERATES INSTEAD. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY IMPROPER CALIBRATION. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THIS FAILURE. SOME DEALERS HAVE REFUSED TO REPAIR HER VEHICLE AND STATED THAT IT WAS DESIGNED TO PERFORM IN THAT MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.
Power train, Aug 20, 2007
CONSTANT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, TOYOTA SAYS HESITATION IS NORMAL, THEY CAN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS, BUT ONE TOYOTA MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE BELIEVED TOYOTA OVER-DESIGNED THEIR CAR. *TR
Tires, Aug 20, 2007, crash
DAUGHTER DRIVING HOME ON I-81 IN VA AND REAR DRIVER TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TOYOTA CAMRY (2007) IS ONLY 3 MONTHS OLD AND HAS 6,00 MILES. SHE SAYS SHE CHECKED BEFORE LEAVING AND WAS GOING 70-75MPH. IT WAS 4 AM ABOUT 75 F. I BELIEVE IT IS A FAULTY TIRE: BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL 400 02 P215 60R16 94 V M+S. SHE ENDED UP IN A DITCH, IT WAS THAT OR HITTING A TRUCK. AMBULANCES, FIRE AND POLICE RESPONDED BUT THANKFULLY SHE WAS NOT HURT. THE CAR SUFFERED FRONT PLASTIC BUMPER DAMAGE. *TR
Power train, Aug 17, 2007
BOUGHT NEW 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN MARCH, 2007. CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE FLARE UP IN RPM WITH CORRESPONDING DOWN SHIFTING OF TRANSMISSION DRIVING ON INCLINED ROAD, HOWEVER SLIGHTLY INCLINED. CAR CANNOT HOLD SET SPEED ON CRUISE CONTROL WITHOUT DOWN SHIFTING AND GOING LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL OVER- SHOOTING SET SPEED BEFORE SHIFTING BACK UP AGAIN. HAVE HAD TSB INSTALLED WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. IT DID NOT. HAVE HAD CAR INTO TOYOTA DEALER 4 TIMES WITH SAME PROBLEMS (STILL NOT FIXED). *JB
Electrical system, Aug 17, 2007
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE WITH SMART KEY , KEYLESS IGNITION. PAGE 320 OF THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES CAUTION "DO NOT TOUCH THE ENGINE START STOP SWITCH WHILE DRIVING", IN BRACKETED YELLOW BACKGROUND. NEXT PARAGRAPH STATES IN REGULAR BW PRINT; "IF YOU HAVE TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP,PRESS AND HOLD THE ENGINE START SWITCH FOR MORE THAN THREE SECONDS. THE FALLACY OF THIS IS THE VEHICLE SPEED MUST BE UNDER 3 MPH. IF YOU APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE/PARKING BRAKE THE ENGINE WILL QUIT AT BELOW 40 MPH. I WENT THRU SEVERAL TESTS TO DETERMINE THIS FLAW. THIS IS POOR DESIGN. I HAVE HEARD VIA TV THAT THE LEXUS 350 ,ALMOST SAME VEHICLE AS CAMRY XLE EXCEPT FOR NICER INTERIOR AND SEATS, HAS AN UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION PROBLEM. PROBABLY ALL 2007 LEXUS VEHICLES HAVE KEYLESS ( SMART KEY) IGNITION. IF YOU WERE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND GOT UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION WITH SMART KEY YOU WOULD BE IN A BAD SITUATION. I HAVE NOT HAD AN UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION AND DO NOT WANT ONE AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 16, 2007
FROM ALMOST THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD HESITATION ( APPX. 1 TO 3 SECONDS) WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE HAS A FOUR CYLINDER ENGINE. I NOW SEE THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2007 CAMRY. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 14, 2007
I HAVE A 2007 CAMRY XLE WITH 13,000 MILES. FROM THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED THE CAR, IT HAS HAD A SEVERE HESITATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE BOTH FROM A STOP AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (PASSING, MERGING INTO TRAFFIC). IN ADDITION, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SLIP BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR (APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH) BEFORE IT LOCKS INTO GEAR AND BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. I TOLD THE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE PROBLEMS AT MY LAST OIL CHANGE. THEY HOOKED IT UP TO THE COMPUTER AND TEST DROVE AND WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE PROBLEM. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE ACCELERATION DELAY WAS DUE TO THE COMPUTER NEEDING TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE ENGINE, AND THIS WAS A NORMAL DELAY AND THAT I WOULD "JUST HAVE TO GET USED TO IT". ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THIS DELAY IN ACCELERATION HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB
Visibility, Aug 14, 2007
I PULLED THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW UP TO CLOSE IT, I DID NOT SEE MY FRIEND'S FINGER THERE, THE GLASS CUT THE SKIN OF THE FINGER TIP AREA AND IT WAS BLEEDING. I HAVE TRIED MYSELF AND THE GLASS PUSHED MY FINGER VERY HARD. A CHILD FINGER BONE CAN BE BROKEN EASILY. THERE IS NO SAFETY ON ALL THE WINDOWS. THIS IS VERY BAD FOR KIDS OR FAMILIES. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE HESITATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. AS OF AUGUST 10, 2007, THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,900 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Power train, Aug 10, 2007
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A BRAND NEW TOYOTA SOLARA 2007 IN APRIL 2007. SINCE THEN I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR MORE THEN 5 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS FOR THE SAME DEFECT. BUT THEY CANNOT REPAIR IT. I REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATE ON ACCELERATION ON ALL OCCASION. WHENEVER I MAKE A TURN (LET OR RIGHT TURN) THE CAR WILL "PAUSE" AND LOST IN POWER, LOST OF TRANSMISSION FOR SECONDS. THE CAR SIMPLY "RETARDED" AND SIMPLY ROLL ON THE ROAD WITHOUT TRANSMISSION CONTROL...WHENEVER I NEED TO STEP ON GAS TO ESCAPE FROM A SITUATION ON THE FREEWAY, THE CAR AGAIN WILL "PAUSE" AND HESITATE, I REGARD THAT THE CAR IS "RETARDED". IT SIMPLY LOST IN TRANSMISSION DURING THAT SHORT PAUSE, I FELT SO DANGEROUS ON THE ROAD WITH SUCH DEFAULTED VEHICLE. I READ ON THE COMPLIANT FROM NHTSA AND SURPRISE TO FIND THAT THERE ARE SO MANY OF THE CAMRY OWNER ARE FACING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA SOLARA IS ALSO A CAMRY BREED, HENCE I THINK THESE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS SHOUD WARRANT THE GOVERNMENT TO ACT AGAINST THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER TO DO A RECALL AND REPAIR. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH TOYOTA, I HOPE I WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH NHTSA TO START DOING SOMETHING GOOD FOR US THE CONSUMER WITH ALL THESE COMPLAINTS. SINCERELY. *TR
Power train, Aug 7, 2007
TRANSMISSION HESITATION HAPPENS DAILY, TALKED DEALER THEY SAID ALL CAMRYS DO THIS NOTHING CAN BE DONE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 6, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATES APPROXIMATELY 3-5 SECONDS AFTER ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE OPERATES NORMALLY 8-10 SECONDS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAS ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INCORRECT COMPUTER CALIBRATION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Air bags, Aug 4, 2007
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW 2007 CAMRY LE AUTOMOBILE FROM A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ACTIVATION WEIGHT SENSOR IS INCONSISTENT IN BEHAVIOR AND UNABLE TO READJUST TO A NEW WEIGHT READING DURING A TRIP. MY WIFE WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS PLUS CLOTHES. ONE TIME OUT OF SEVEN THE AIRBAG SENSOR WILL NOT REGISTER HER AS BEING SUFFICIENTLY HEAVY TO ACTIVATE THE AIRBAG. I ONCE RESTARTED THE CAR SEVEN TIMES TO TRY TO GET IT TO REGISTER. I THEN MOVED MYSELF (174 LBS PLUS CLOTHES) TO THE PASSENGER SEAT, STARTED THE CAR WITH AN EMPTY DRIVER'S SEAT, GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND LET MY WIFE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG CAME ON WHILE I WAS SITTING THERE, AND DID NOT CHANGE (TO OFF) AFTER MY WIFE REPLACED ME DURING THE 20 MINUTE TRIP. I HAVE HAD TO USE THIS TECHNIQUE EACH TIME THE SENSOR REFUSES TO TURN THE AIRBAG ON WHEN MY WIFE IS THE FRONT PASSENGER. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO TWO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS TO HAVE THE SENSOR CHECKED OUT, AND THEY BOTH INSIST IT IS WORKING FINE. I SUSPECT THAT TOYOTA IS USING SUBSTANDARD PARTS THAT DO NOT DEAL WELL WITH MODERATELY HIGH EXTERNAL TEMPERATURES; SUCH AS THOSE NOT FOUND INSIDE A CLIMATE CONTROLLED MAINTENANCE BAY. I FEAR THAT IN HASTE WE MAY MISS ONE TIME IT DOES NOT TURN ON AND GET INTO A SERIOUS COLLISION THAT INJURES MY WIFE. *TR