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.
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Representative owner complaints
3,615 reports, newest first.
Power train, Jun 6, 2007
2007 TOYATA CAMRY SE WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINE HESITATES ON ACCELERATION. THIS HAPPENS MAINLY FROM A STOP AND ON ACCELERATIONS AT SLOWER SPEEDS. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS
Power train, Jun 6, 2007
THERE IS A HESITATION UPON ACCELERATING WHEN PASSING, EXITING INTERSTATE OR STARTING UP HILL AFTER TURNING A CORNER. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE DELAY OF ACCELERATION.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN DRIVING 10MPH OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE MANUFACTURER GAVE THE CONTACT A WORK ORDER TO HAVE THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER'S CONCLUSION WAS THAT THE VEHICLE IS COMPUTERIZED AND IT IS TRYING TO GET USED TO THE CONTACT'S DRIVING HABITS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7878 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7678. THE ENGINE SIZE AND POWER TRAIN INFORMATION WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Visibility, Jun 4, 2007
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SE. I NOTICED FILM STARTED TO PEEL OFF FROM MY FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD. I AM UNSURE WHAT CAUSED IT BUT IT REALLY POISES A TREMENDOUS HAZARD. IT DISTORTS THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER AND MAY LEAD TO TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS. I HOPE THERE ARE NO OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME ISSUES. THE DEALER, LONGO TOYOTA, INDICATED THIS WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND WOULD REPLACE BOTH WINDSHIELDS. *TR
Air bags, May 31, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. ON MAY 29, 2007, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FOUR TIMES BY AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER. NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED. THE CRASH OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. HE AND HIS WIFE WERE AMBULANCED FROM THE SCENE. HE SUSTAINED KNEE INJURIES AND A CONCUSSION AND HIS WIFE SUFFERED NECK INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY ARE BOTH CURRENTLY IN THERAPY DUE TO THE INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CAN GET THE POLICE REPORT. THE VIN, PURCHASE DATE, AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 17,000. UPDATED 08/15/07. *JB
Power train, May 31, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE APPROACHING A FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE HESITATED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR SECONDS. HE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TO KEEP FROM ENTERING THE FREEWAY IN FRONT OF AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER. TOYOTA ADVISED HIM "TO ADJUST HIS DRIVING HABITS AND GET USED TO IT". THE CONTACT IS TERRIFIED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 400 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED THE REPAIR INVOICES. UPDATED 09/07/07 *TR
Seat belts, May 30, 2007
I PURCHASED A TOYOTA CAMRY LE 2007 MODEL WITH 2.4 LITER 4 CYLINDER ON MAR 18 2007. AFTER FIRST 15 -30 DAYS, I STARTED NOTICING A SQUEAK OR A KIND OF RATTLE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT SUPPORT AREA. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALERS SITE WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM BUT SAID EVERYTHING IS NORMAL. AFTER LOT OF EFFORT FROM MY SIDE TO CONVINCE THE GRAVITY OF THE PROBLEM TO THE DEALER CONSIDERING SEAT BELT AS MOST CRITICAL ELEMENT FOR DRIVERS SAFETY, DEALER AGREED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. AFTER A WEEK LONG EFFORT THE PROBLEM WAS PARTIALLY FIXED. THE SQUEAKS ARE AUDIBLE EVEN NOW WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED RIGHT OR OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE SURFACE OF THE ROAD IS UNEVEN. THE TECHNICIAN AT DEALERS SITE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS BEHAVIOR BUT IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT FIX TO THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS FOUND TO BE ONLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT B PILLAR AREA. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ON THE CONTRARY DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I AM DEEPLY CONCERNED WITH SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE SINCE PROPER ANALYSIS AS TO ROOT CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DONE BY THE SERVICE PERSONNEL. ONE CAN IMAGINE THE SECURITY RISK THIS PROBLEM POSES TO THE VEHICLE DRIVER AS IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION REQUEST NHTSA TO KINDLY INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER WITH DUE DILIGENCE AND ENSURE MANUFACTURER DOES A SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AND TAKES ALL OBLIGATION NECESSARY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 27, 2007
ON THE INTERSTATE, THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 2007 CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER CAR CAUSES OVER-AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION (5 - 3 DOWNSHIFT) WHEN RESUME IS SELECTED AT 10 - 15 MPH BELOW SET SPEED. THE CAR OVERSHOOTS SET SPEED BY 2 - 3 MPH AND OFTEN CAUSES A COLLISION POTENTIAL WITH THE CAR IN FRONT. I HAVE HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR AND AVOID A COLLISION. THE CAR ALSO OVER-AGGRESSIVELY ACCELERATES (5 - 4 DOWNSHIFT) WHEN TOPPING OUT ON INTERSTATE OVERPASSES - OFTEN OVERSHOOTING SET SPEED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Equipment, May 26, 2007
THE 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4CYL AUTOMATIC SEDAN EXPERIENCED HESITATION, UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND COMPLETE LACK OF RESPONSE TO THE DEPRESSION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL; TWO TIMES CREATIING SITUATIONS THAT EASILY COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A HIGH-SPEED LANE OF A HIGHWAY. I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE CAR DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, THEN ROARED TO LIFE, BUT TOO LATE. I HAD TO BRAKE BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO MAKE IT. THEN, ABOUT A YEAR LATER THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND THE ENGINE REVVED TO 6000 RPMS, AND WOULD NOT COME DOWN. I WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT DOWN. BOTH OF THESE TIMES I BROUGHT IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. THE MOST RECENT TIME, AFTER THE STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL INCIDENT, THEY HAD IT ALL DAY AND SENT IT HOME WITH A SERVICE MAN WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE SITUATION. I SERIOUSLY FEAR BODILY INJURY OR DEATH IN THE FUTURE IF THIS ISN'T FIXED AND FIXED RIGHT. *AK
Vehicle speed control, May 25, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HER TO PRETEND THAT THERE IS AN EGG UNDERNEATH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIR, BUT OFFERED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THEY WOULD ALSO NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO A NEWSPAPER AGENCY. WHILE DRIVING LAST WEEK, THE CONTACT'S WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE ALMOST INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT PLAYED A RECORDING OF THE MEETING BETWEEN THE DEALER AND HIMSELF. THE RECORDING STATED THAT THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND TOLD THE CONTACT TO LEAVE AFTER BEING THERE FOR FIVE HOURS. THEY DEALER OFFERED ANOTHER VEHICLE, BUT STATED THAT IN ORDER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE, THEY WOULD NEED $12,000. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 7,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.
Fuel system, Other, May 22, 2007
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND IT HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. IT IS LIKE WHEN I PULLED OUT FROM A STOP SIGN OR A STOP LIGHT THE CAR DID NOT WANT TO GO. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS. I TOOK THE CAR TO TOYOTA OF GASTONIA ON APRIL 19TH 2007 FOR THIS PROBLEM , THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME HE WAS GOING TO DO A WORK ORDER, AND IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT 1 TO 2 HRS. TO FIX IT. THEN SHORTLY HE CAME BACK AND TOLD ME THEY WERE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING TO THE CAR THAT HE WOULD CALL ME BACK WITH AN APPOINTMENT IN A COUPLE WEEKS. FOUR WEEKS HAD GONE BY. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO TOYOTA OF GASTONIA ON MAY 17TH 2007 ANOTHER TECHNICIAN DID ANOTHER WORK ORDER AND THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP ONLY ABOUT 30 MINTUES. THEN THEY SAID THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN FIXED. ON MAY 20, 2007 MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT FROM A STOP SIGN AND IT STALLED ON ME AGAIN. FOR THE THIRD TIME I WENT BACK TO TOYOTA OF GASTONIA ON MAY 21ST A GENTLEMAN NAMED GREG DID ANOTHER WORK ORDER ON MY CAR AND SCHEDULED AN APPT. FOR ME TO MEET WITH A REPRESENTATIVE ON THURSDAY MAY 24TH AT 1:00 PM.. WHY DO I NEED TO BE MEETING WITH A REPRESENTATIVE AND NOT SOMEONE IN THE SERVICE DEPT. SINCE THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR WITH ONLY 7,000 MILES. *AK
Power train, May 18, 2007
I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 05/16/07, AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE ECM( ENGINE CONTROL MODULE). THE CAR SEEMED TO BE MUCH BETTER IN TERMS OF ERRATIC SHIFTING AND ACCELERATION. I WOULD SUGGEST TO ANYONE WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM TO HAVE THIS PROCEDURE DONE.*AK
Vehicle speed control, May 17, 2007
CRUISE CONTROL IS EXTREMELY ERRATIC AND IS COMPLETELY UNUSABLE. ITS IS SCARY AND DANGEROUS. I HAVE TRIED TO USE IT ABOUT 5 OR 6 TIMES. ALWAYS A PROBLEM. THIS MAY BE RELATED TO THE ACCELERATION HESITATION AND ENGINE REVVING PROBLEMS PREVIOUSLY REFERENCED. ODI NUMBER 10191074. *AK
Vehicle speed control, May 17, 2007
2007 CAMRY XLE 4-CYLINDER PURCHASED IN APRIL 2006. CAR UNPREDICTABLY HESITATED AND JERKED UPON ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES THE HESITATION LASTED A SECOND, WHILE OTHER TIMES IT LASTED AT LEAST THREE SECONDS. OCCURRED MOST OFTEN WHEN ACCELERATING FROM COASTING, WHILE CHANGING LANES, OR WHILE ACCELERATING THROUGH A TURN. CRUISE CONTROL WAS JERKY , AND CONSTANTLY REVVED THE ENGINE BEFORE ENGAGING. IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY. I HAD TWO SAFETY RELATED INCIDENTS. WHILE PROCEEDING THROUGH A LEFT TURN ON HARD PACKED SNOW I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE THROUGH THE END OF THE TURN AND THE CAR HESITATED THEN GRABBED, CAUSING THE FRONT WHEELS TO SPIN AND LOOSE TRACTION. I STOPPED THE CAR IN THE FAR LEFT ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC. A SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DECELERATING IN A LEFT TURN LANE AND APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT A LARGE INTERSECTION. WHILE APPROACHING, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. I ACCELERATED AND BEGAN THE TURN AND THE ENGINE REVVED AND ENGAGEMENT WAS DELAYED, CAUSING THE FRONT WHEELS TO LOSE TRACTION. IN BOTH CASES I WAS MOVING SLOWLY, AND HAD A LEFT TURN ARROW SO THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. AT PRESENT, I AM CAREFUL WHEN MAKING TURNS WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC, ACCELERATING, CHANGING LANES OR PASSING SLOWER VEHICLES. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST THE ACCELERATION SO AS NOT TO INCREASE THE RPMS SO MUCH THAT THE CAR WILL JERK FORWARD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED. HOWEVER, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPENSATE FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THE DEALERSHIP BY PHONE. IN FEBRUARY I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ANY SUCH PROBLEM. ALSO, THEY STATED THAT SOME HESITATION WAS NORMAL. I WAS ADVISED THAT I SHOULD WAIT UNTIL A BETTER SOLUTION HAS BEEN DEVISED. IN MARCH I REQUESTED THAT THEY MAKE A NOTE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT DOCUMENT MY COMPLAINT OVER THE PHONE. I MUST LEAVE IT WITH THEM TO LET SOMEONE ELSE TAKE IT FOR A DRIVE. *AK
Vehicle speed control, May 17, 2007
2007 CAMRY XLE 4-CYLINDER PURCHASED IN APRIL 2006. CAR UNPREDICTABLY HESITATES AND JERKED UPON ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES THE HESITATION LASTED A SECOND, WHILE OTHER TIMES IT LASTED AT LEAST THREE. SECONDS. OCCURRED MOST OFTEN WHEN ACCELERATING FROM COASTING, WHILE CHANGING LANES, OR WHILE ACCELERATING THROUGH A TURN. CRUISE CONTROL WAS JERKY AND CONSTANTLY REVVED THE ENGINE BEFORE ENGAGING. IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY I HAD TWO SAFETY RELATED INCIDENTS. WHILE PROCEEDING THROUGH A LEFT-TURN ON HARD PACKED SNOW I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE THROUGH THE END OF THE TURN AND THE CAR HESITATED THEN GRABBED, CAUSING THE FRONT WHEELS TO SPIN AND LOSE TRACTION. I STOPPED THE CAR IN THE FAR LEFT ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC. A SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DECELERATING IN A LEFT-TURN LANE AND APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT A LARGE INTERSECTION. WHILE APPROACHING THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. I ACCELERATED AND BEGAN THE TURN. THE ENGINE REVVED, AND ENGAGEMENT WAS DELAYED, CAUSING THE FRONT WHEELS TO LOSE TRACTION. IN BOTH CASES, I WAS MOVING SLOWLY , AND HAD A LEFT TURN ARROW SO THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. AT PRESENT, I AM CAREFUL WHEN MAKING TURNS WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC, ACCELERATING, CHANGING LANES OR PASSING SLOWER VEHICLES. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST ACCELERATION SO AS NOT TO INCREASE THE RPMS SO MUCH THAT THE CAR WILL JERK FORWARD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED . HOWEVER, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPENSATE FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THE DEALERSHIP BY PHONE. IN FEBRUARY I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ANY SUCH PROBLEM. THEY ADVISED THAT SOME HESITATION WAS NORMAL. I WAS ADVISED THAT I SHOULD WAIT UNTIL A BETTER SOLUTION HAS BEEN DEVISED. IN MARCH I REQUESTED THAT THEY MAKE A NOTE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT DOCUMENT MY COMPLAINT OVER THE PHONE. THEY SAID I MUST LEAVE IT WITH THEM TO LET SOMEONE ELSE TAKE IT FOR A DRIVE. *AK
Tires, May 17, 2007
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I RAN OVER A NAIL THAT PUNCTURED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE ,CAUSING IT TO DEFLATE SLOWLY. WHEN THE TIRE WAS COMPLETLY FLAT, AND I NOTICED THE SHAKING AND SLUGGISH HANDLING, I PULLED OVER TO INSPECT. MY TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR DID NOT WORK ,AND DID NOT NOTIFY ME OF THE PROBLEM. AFTER GETTING BACK INTO THE CAR THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR CAME ON, BUT ONLY WHILE PARKED AND WITH A COMPLETLY FLAT TIRE. THE MONEY SPENT ON THIS SAFETY FEATURE, IN MY OPINION, WAS USELESS. *AK
Power train, May 16, 2007
I DON'T NOT IF THIS IS A POWER TRAIN ISSUE OR NOT, BUT THIS VEHICLE, 2007' CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER CAN'T SEEM TO KEEP A SET SPEED WHEN IN CRUISE. IT IS CONSTANTLY FIGHTING ITSELF TO MAINTAIN A SPEED SHIFTING DOWN THEN UP SEVERAL TIMES. ALSO, WHEN TAKING OFF OR SLOWING FOR A TURN IT DOESN'T SEEM TO DOWN SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR. AND FINALLY WHEN IT DOES SHIFT IT THROWS YOU EVERYWHERE. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THE NEW CAMRY FOR THIS REASON ONLY. I LOVE EVERYTHING ELSE, BUT IF THIS ISN'T FIXED, I THINK THIS IS THE END OF TOYOTA BUYING.*AK
Electrical system, May 15, 2007
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE ENGINE HESITATED SEVERELY. ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION ATTEMPTS TO CROSS AT A CROSSROADS OR ENTER A FREEWAY WITH PLENTY OF TIME BEFORE TRAFFIC ARRIVED RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH OTHER CARS. THE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT TO OCCUR. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO GREENVILLE TOYOTA IN GREENVILLE NC, AND THEY SAID IT WAS A CHIP IN THE COMPUTER AND THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WERE UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. GREENVILLE TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVES ADVISED IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S ISSUE. *AK
Power train, May 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS POOR LAG AND RESPONSE TIME WHEN ACCELERATING. WHEN DRIVING 20-30 MPH AND SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR, THE VEHICLE DECELERATES AND PULLS BACK AS IF THERE IS NO OVERDRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE FIRST EXPERIENCED THE VEHICLE DELAY WITHIN THE FIRST 100 MILES AND IT HAS RECURRED EVER SINCE. THE WEATHER IS NOT A FACTOR. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 5,684 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.
Electrical system, May 11, 2007
THE BLUISH GREENISH AND GREY LIGHTING ON THE 2007 CAMRY RADIO WAS SO BRIGHT THAT IT WAS DISTRACTING AT NIGHT. IT I WASSO BRIGHT THAT THE PEOPLE IN THE FRONT SEAT WERE ILLUMINATED BY IT, AND HAD TO WORK VERY HARD TO SCAN OUTSIDE THE CAR SINCE IT COMPLETELY RUINED NIGHT VISION. THERE WAS A DIMMER SETTING, BUT IT WAS TIED TO THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS. WHEN DIMMING THE RADIO ONE LOST THE ABILITY TO READ THE GAUGES. I WASVERY CONCERNED THAT THIS WAS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. WE CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER AND THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS TOYOTA'S CUSTOMER CARE CENTER. DESPITE THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM THE REPRESENTATIVE WITH HER OWN CAMRY THAT IT WAS A VERY BRIGHT LIGHT. TOYOTA WILL NOT WORK WITH US TO CHANGE IT IN ANYWAY, STATING THAT IT WAS A DESIGN ISSUE WITHOUT ENOUGH COMPLAINS. THEY WERE NOT INTERESTED IN SEEKING WAYS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. *AK
Power train, May 9, 2007
TOOK DELIVERY ON BRAND NEW 2007 CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH 29 MILES ON 05-02-2007. TWO HOURS LATER FLEW OUT OF TOWN FOR NEARLY A WEEK. CAME BACK AND DROVE CAR FOR ABOUT 100 MILES. PROBLEMS: HESITATED WHEN TURNING THROUGH INTERSECTION THEN LURCHED FORWARD WHEN PUT IN DRIVE AFTER BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. DRIFTEDTO THE LEFT. ALSO, SMELLED BURNING OIL. A CHECK ON INTERNET REVEALED THAT TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF PROBLEMS ON MODEL XLE 6 CYLINDER. NUMEROUS CURRENT COMPLAINTS BY NEW OWNERS. THIS WAS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE.*AK
Power train, May 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT IS LOSING POWER OR DOWNSHIFTING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A TURN AT 10 MPH. SHE STATED THAT IT IS PROBLEMATIC WHEN CHANGING LANES BECAUSE OF ITS FAILURE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE TAKES APPROXIMATELY THREE OR FOUR SECONDS BEFORE IT GAINS NORMAL SPEED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WAS DESIGNED TO PERFORM IN THAT MANNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 2,364 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. THE CONSUMER STATED FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA AND WAS INFORMED THERE WERE MANY COMPLAINTS FOR THIS DEFECT. UPDATED 09/04/04 *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 6, 2007
I PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE IN SEPTEMBER 2006. FIVE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, I NOTICED A LOUD "THUD" FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR DURING NORMAL ACCELERATION. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS BETWEEN HALF TO FULL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR EVALUATION. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ASSESSED THE CAR AND STATED, "IT WAS OPERATING WITH IN THE DESIGN PARAMETERS OF THE CAR, AND IT WAS JUST THE GAS IN THE TANK." IN ADDITION, THEY STATED "WE CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT IS A NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE CAR." I THEN FILED FOR ARBITRATION AND THE ARBITRATOR RULED IT WAS A DEFECT AND MUST BE REPAIRED BY TOYOTA. I HAVE MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER WHO STATED HE DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM, BUT THAT A TOYOTA TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE THERE TO DIRECT THE REPAIR OF THE DOCUMENTED PROBLEM. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY BE A SAFETY ISSUE; THEREFORE, I AM REQUESTING IMMEDIATE ACTION. I FEEL THAT IF THE CAR CANNOT BE REPAIRED TO MY SATISFACTION WITH TOTAL ELIMINATION OF ABOVE PROBLEM, THAT IT WILL STILL BE A SAFETY ISSUE, AND THAT TOYOTA RE-PURCHASE VEHICLE. *TR
Power train, May 4, 2007
MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY INTO FAST-MOVING TRAFFIC, THE CAR HESITATED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE IT DOWNSHIFTED AND STARTED TO ACCELERATE. ON-COMING CARS HAD TO BRAKE AND HONKED AT ME. THAT CAN BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *JB
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, May 4, 2007
I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY IN JUNE 2006. AFTER RETURNING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF THE SLUGGISH ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WAS CONSISTENT AND THE PASSING GEAR DOWNSHIFT FELT DELAYED AS IF THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION LAG BETWEEN THE TCM AND ACTUAL SWITCHING OF THE SHIFT SOLENOIDS AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 50 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT SET SPEED. ON STEEPER GRADES AND ON THE INTERSTATE THE DOWN SHIFTS ARE VERY FREQUENT AND AT TIMES VERY DRAMATIC. WHEN CRESTING A STEEP HILL THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS AT THE CREST AND TAKES 2 OR 3 SECONDS TO RELEASE THE THROTTLE, PICKING UP ANYWHERE FROM 10 TO 15 MPH AND I HAVE TO BREAK SUDDENLY IN ORDER TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CAME OUT IN SEPTEMBER OF 2006 FOR AN ECM CALIBRATION ENHANCEMENT TO SHIFTING PERFORMANCE AND SMOOTHNESS AND THIS NEW COMPUTER SOFTWARE HAD TO BE DOWNLOADED IN THE CAR AND THIS WOULD RECALIBRATE ECM (PCM) ENGINE & TRANSMISSION. THE CATCHER TO THIS IS THAT THE CUSTOMER HAS TO REQUEST THIS DOWNLOAD BEFORE THE DEALERSHIP WILL FOLLOW THROUGH. IF YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE BULLETIN HOW CAN AN AVERAGE CUSTOMER REQUEST THIS? THE DOWNLOAD WAS PERFORMED ON THIS CAR BUT DIDN'T HELP ANY. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK THE CAR BACK AND I WAS GIVEN A NEW ONE IN DEC. 2006. SAME THING WITH THIS ONE. I HAVE BEEN THROUGH NATIONAL CENTER FOR DISPUTE SETTLEMENT WITH AN APPOINTED ARBITRATOR WHO HAD THE CAR INSPECTED BY AN ASE INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR. HE AGREED WITH THE ABOVE BUT IN CONCLUSION STATED THAT TOYOTA SHOULD "DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY". I FEEL THAT THIS IS A NO WIN SITUATION FOR THE CONSUMER AND TOYOTA KNOWS ALL ABOUT THE PROBLEMS BUT JUST DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THEM. BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF SAFETY THE "LEMON LAW" SHOULD BE PUT INTO EFFECT AND THESE CARS RECALLED. TOYOTA IS NOT GOING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY UNLESS FORCED. THIS IS MY FIRST AND LAST TOYOTA VEHICLE. *JB