2007 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 3,615 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 314 involved a crash and 72 involved a fire. 199 people were injured and 4 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Campaign 15V689000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign 14V743000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 10, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 12V491000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 21, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 10V017000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 09V388000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentSep 26, 2007
CERTAIN ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (AWFM) SPECIFICALLY SOLD AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON THE 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES. THE AWFM INCLUDES TWO GROMMET HOLES AND RETAINING HOOKS (CLIPS) TO SECURE THE MAT TO THE VEHICLE'S CARPET. IF THE AWFM IS NOT SECURED BY ITSELF OR IF IT IS PLACED ON TOP OF AN EXISTING CARPETING FLOOR MAT, THE MAT COULD MOVE FORWARD DURING THE VEHICLE USAGE AND IT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION WHEN RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, IT MAY INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES ABOUT THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH NOT ALL OF THESE OWNERS WILL HAVE PURCHASED THE ALL WEATHER MATS. IF THE OWNER HAD NOT PURCHASED THE MATS, THEY ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL. THIS LETTER WILL ADVISE OWNERS WHEN REPLACEMENT MATS WILL BE AVAILABLE OR HOW TO RETURN THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT SET TO OBTAIN A REFUND. A SECOND LETTER WILL BE SENT AFTER MATS ARE AVAILABLE REQUESTING OWNERS TO RETURN THEIR MATS TO A LEXUS OR TOYOTA DEALER FOR EXCHANGE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAT. THE FIRST LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE SENT DURING EARLY OCTOBER 2007 AND THE SECOND IN LATE NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THE LEXUS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-255-3987 OR THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AT 1-888-270-9371.
Campaign 07E082000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsApr 3, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 06V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
3,615 reports, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 2, 2007
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS CUSTOMER WANTS TO TURN THE CAR IN AT NO COST TO HIM**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD START. *JB
Visibility, Aug 2, 2007
OILY RESIDUE ON INSIDE OF WINDSHIELD FROM A/C VENTS. I HAVE BEEN INTO KOONS TOYOTA ON THREE DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, THE LAST TIME BEING 01 AUG 07. SERVICE MANAGER REPLIED AS FOLLOWS: CONTACTED DISTRICT MANAGER. ADVISED THAT CONDITION IS NORMAL AS A RESULT OF INTERIOR PLASTICS AND FABRICS BREATHING. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 26, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AFTER THREE SECONDS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE OR ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jul 26, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH ITS COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE ONLY ACCELERATES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS ALMOST DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3771 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 25, 2007
OUR 2007 CAMRY LE 4-CYL AUTOMATIC EXHIBITS A 2-4 SECOND HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FORM A STOP. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, UNPREDICTABLE AND POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS. SOMETIME YOU PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL A LOT AND THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE AND OTHER TIMES YOU BARELY PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE PEDAL AND THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT THE CAR IS RARELY DRIVEN BECAUSE IT FEELS SO UNSAFE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN SURGE FORWARD AFTER APPROXIMATELY 50-80 FEET WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 23, 2007
OWN A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY LE-V6. POOR ACCELERATION!!! DEALER PLAYED IT OFF AS IT'S A COMPUTER THROTTLE SO IT TAKES TIME FOR THROTTLE AND ENGINE TO COMMUNICATE!!?? SO IN OTHER WORDS LIVE WITH IT. VERY FEARFUL ON HIGHWAYS AS THE CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE TO KEEP UP WITH PASSING OR MERGING VEHICLES. HARD TO TAKE OFF FROM COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT HESITATION. VERY UNSAFE. NO RECALLS AT THIS TIME. HOPEFULLY THERE WILL BE SINCE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE/COMPLAINT!! *JB
Power train, Jul 19, 2007, crash
GETTING OFF ON THE OFF RAMP AND THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CAR BEHIND ME TRIED TO MISS ME BUT ENDED UP HITTING ME IN THE SIDE REAR. WHY DOES THIS CAMRY LOSE ALL POWER AT ONCE AND ACCELERATES SPORADICALLY. IF THIS IS NOT RECALLED AND FIXED SOON I WILL HAVE TO TRADE IT IN AND IT WON'T BE FOR ANOTHER TOYOTA!!! MY FAMILY IS AT RISK AND IT IS NOT WORTH IT WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE TRUST IN YOUR VEHICLE. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN DECELERATING TO STOP AND THEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATES FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DO NOT KNOW HOW IT CAN BE REMEDIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 5,725 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,225. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB
Suspension, Power train, Structure, Jul 19, 2007
VEHICLE INFORMATION: 2007 CAMRY SE V6 PURCHASED IN TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA IN SEP 2007 ? VEHICLE MANUFACTURING DATE AUG 29, 2007. DEFICIENCIES: 1) HESITATION THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION (EVEN WITH FULL THROTTLE) AFTER DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC (STOP AND GO) OR DRIVING VERY PASSIVELY. THIS SYMPTOM IS CONSISTENCE AND HESITATION IS LONG AND COMMON IS 80 KLM SPEED. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT DOWN SHIFT AT ALL. CHANGE MY DEALER AFTER REPORTING IT TWICE WITH NO ACTION. NEW DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND HAS REPROGRAMMED THE TRANSMISSION CHIP AS PER TSB. (WILL PICK UP THE VEHICLE TODAY) 2) CRACKLING NOISE FROM CONTROL ARE AND DASHBOARD NEXT TO WINDSHIELD DURING ENTIRE COLD SEASON. NOISES APPEAR EVERY FEW SECOND. OVER 90% OF THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARS DURING WARMER WEATHER. CHANGE MY DEALER AFTER REPORTING IT TWICE WITH NO ACTION. NEW DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND HAS ADDED ADDITIONAL INSULATION AS PER TSB TO CONTROL AREA ONLY. THE DASHBOARD NOISE NEXT TO WINDSHIELD COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. I HAVE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER DURING WINTER MONTH TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN. 3) THUMPING NOISE FROM REAR END OF THE VEHICLE ON BUMPS (LIKE A LOSE WATERMELON IN YOUR TRUNK). AGAIN, FIRST DEALER DID NOTHING. NEW DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND HAS ADDED ADDITIONAL INSULATION TO STRUTS AS PER TSB, 4) HIGH REVVING AND TRANSMISSION NOT IN GEAR IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION. SIMILAR RESPONSE AS YOU ARE DRIVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND YOU CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE WHILE CHANGING GEAR. NEW DEALER SUGGEST THAT THE REPROGRAMMING SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS. *TR
Air bags, Jul 18, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. ON JULY 06, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALL SIX AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT, ALONG WITH HIS WIFE AND CHILD, WERE TRANSPORTED FROM THE SCENE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, AND SHOULDER INJURIES. HIS WIFE SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES AS WELL AS A BROKEN HIP. THE CHILD SUSTAINED LACERATIONS OVER HER ARMS AND LEGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE AND HIS WIFE ARE BOTH CURRENTLY IN PHYSICAL THERAPY DUE TO THEIR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 7,500.
Electrical system, Jul 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND WAS INFORMED OF A CRACK IN THE BATTERY. TOYOTA IS UNSURE IF THE BATTERY CAN BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 6,146. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED THE REPAIR INVOICE. UPDATED 08/20/07 *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS THE TRANSMISSION PREVENTS THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED. OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE SURGES TO HIGH SPEEDS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. SHE STATED THAT SHE WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS CRASHES DUE TO THE FAILURE. TOYOTA STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ARE WORKING ON A SOLUTION. HOWEVER, THEY CANNOT ASSIST THE CONTACT UNTIL THAT TIME. SHE STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SURGES 5-10 MPH OVER THE LIMIT IN WHICH IT IS SET. THE FAILURE CAUSES HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 7,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ERRATICALLY, EITHER BARELY ENGAGING OR SURGING FORWARD. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET, THE VEHICLE SURGES 5-10 MPH ABOVE THE SET LIMIT. UPDATED 09/05/07. *JB
Power train, Jul 18, 2007
SEVERE HESITATION PROBLEM WITH 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY TRANSMISSION--NOT AN INCIDENT BUT AN ONGOING PROBLEM. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jul 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. HE STATED THAT HE HAS ALMOST BEEN IN SEVERAL CRASHES DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE BEGAN APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE MONTHS AGO AND HAS BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING MORE COULD BE DONE. THE INCIDENT DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 7,859 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR
Structure, Jul 18, 2007
TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2007 BLACK PAINT IS DEFECTIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY. TOYOTA CHANGED TO A WATER BASED PAINT TWO YEARS AGO, AND THE PRODUCT IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECTIVE DESIGN AND PROCESS. TOYOTA IS HIDING THIS FACT FROM ITS CUSTOMER BASE. CALL TOYOTA CORPORATE GET CASE NUMBER AND COMPLAINT LIKE CRAZY. FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. BE HONEST, YOU PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR A DEFECTIVE PAINT JOB AND THEY KNEW IT. NEVER BUY A TOYOTA AGAIN! *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 17, 2007
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HESITATED WHEN ACCELERATING I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TOYOTA THISWAS NORMAL AND ALL CAMRYS DO THIS I HAVE DRIVEN OTHERS AND THEY HESITATED BUT IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION . THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS IT MADE IT HAZARDOUS TO ENTER FREEWAYS I WAS TOLD A HESITATION OF 1 TO 3 SECONDS WAS NORMAL I HAVE SEEN THIS SAME COMPLAINT FROM OTHER OWNERS IN OTHER STATES, AND FEELT THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jul 16, 2007
TOYOTA CAMRY, 2007, HESITATES BEFORE REACTING TO DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND VARIOUS DRIVING MANUEVERS. THIS MODEL CAMRY IS UNSAFE. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jul 16, 2007
AT LOW SPEEDS, WHEN NORMALLY PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, THE AUTOMOBILE HESITATES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND THEN "JERKS" FORWARD AFTER THIS DELAY. THERE APPEARS TO BE A "DEAD SPOT" IN THE ACCELERATION PEDAL POSITION WHERE THE CAR ACCELERATION HESITATES. WHEN PULLING INTO A TRAFFIC LANE, THIS UNEXPECTED HESITATION LEAVES THE CAR OCCUPANTS IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION OF BEING HIT BY OTHER AUTOMOBILES. THE CONDITION IS AT ITS WORST WHEN THE AUTOMOBILE ENGINE HAS NOT FULLY WARMED. I FEEL THE UNEXPECTED HESITATION AT LOW SPEEDS OF MY AUTOMOBILE IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OF AUTOMOBILE OCCUPANTS IF NOT CORRECTED. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 16, 2007
2007 CAMRY SE 4CYL. SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE RELATED TO HESITATION AND LACK OF ACCELERATION. WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC FROM A LOW SPEED OR FROM A DEAD STOP THE CAR BARELY RESPONDS TO THE ACCELERATOR. IT WILL SLOWLY ALLOW YOU TO PROCEED BUT WILL NOT ACCELERATE FOR UP TO 3 OR 4 SECONDS, EVEN IF THE GAS PEDDLE IS FULLY PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. MY FAMILY AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN HIT A NUMBER OF TIMES OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS THAT WE'VE OWNED THIS CAR. OTHERWISE WE REALLY LIKE THIS CAR BUT BELIEVE IT TO BE UNSAFE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP CHECKED IT OUT AND AGREES THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THAT TOYOTA IS AWARE OF IT BUT TO DATE THERE IS NO FIX. THIS IS NOT A MINOR NUISANCE ISSUE IT'S A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AND THE NHSTA NEEDS TO GET INVOLVED TO HELP PRESSURE TOYOTA TO FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE PEOPLE ARE SEVERELY HURT OR KILLED. *TR
Structure, Jul 16, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 2 MPH, THE CONTACT'S WIFE DROVE OVER THE CEMENT DIVIDER. THE DIVIDER WAS APPROXIMATELY FOUR INCHES HIGH. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT SPOILER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD DETACHED. ON JULY 12, 2007, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPOILER DETACHED DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE VEHICLE STRIKING THE CEMENT DIVIDER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 22,070 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,030.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jul 13, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND EXPERIENCES ACCELERATION FAILURE SINCE IT WAS A NEW VEHICLE. THEN, ON JULY 11, 2007, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST ALL MOTIVE POWER AND WAS DISABLED PARTIALLY BLOCKING A LANE OF TRAFFIC ON AN INTERSTATE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. THE POLICE ASSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO A SAFE LOCATION. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE RUBBER FLOORMAT MAY HAVE GOTTEN STUCK UNDERNEATH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSED THE HESITATION CONCERN. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE FOR THE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 12,968. THE FAILURE MILEAGE FOR THE HESITATION ISSUE WAS 12,960. *DSY UPDATED 09/10/07 *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 13, 2007
I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN CONSUMER COMPLAINT: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10188438 (COMPONENT: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL). WHENEVER I START UP A STEEP OR SLIGHTLY STEEP HILL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE CAR DOESN'T START TO ACCELERATE SOON ENOUGH. THEN, IT APPEARS TO ACCELERATE ALL AT ONCE. I HAVE STARTED ACCELERATING THE CAR MYSELF, RATHER THAN ALLOWING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ACCELERATE, ON HILLS. AS STATED IN THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT, THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS FINE ON FAIRLY LEVEL GROUND.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S POWER IS WEAK AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THERE ARE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRESENT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS. THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD AND THE GEARS ARE DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS HAVING SOFTWARE FAILURE, WHICH THEY REPROGRAMMED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND A VALID VIN WERE UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 1,920 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13.
Power train, Jul 11, 2007
SLUGGISH TRANSMISSION. WHEN MERGING TO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC I FOUND EXTREMELY SLUGGISH RESPONSE TO TRANSMISSION. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED IN MORE THEN ONE OCCASION. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY 2007 CAMRYS. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING OVER 12 YEARS AND NEVER HAD ANY SUCH PROBLEM. *AK