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.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jun 20, 2013
AS I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY OVER 60 MPH ON THE EXPRESSWAY, MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT BOTH CAME ON. THE SPEEDOMETER WENT DOWN TO 0 SPEED AND THE RPM & TEMPERATURE GAUGE WERE BOUNCING UP & DOWN. THE AC FAN ALSO SHUT OFF. I TRIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON A PARKING LOT AND THEY DO NOT WORK WHEN THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAPPENS!! I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT "SEEMS" TO BE THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY AND THAT REPAIRING IT WILL BE $2500+. THEY DID TELL ME THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THAT IT IS NOTHING I DID WRONG- JUST A "DEFECTIVE" PART THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT RECALLED "YET". I FORESEE CLASS-ACTION SUITS/CASES REGARDING THIS ISSUE IN THE NEAR FUTURE!! I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED AT TOYOTA'S UNRELIABILITY AND LACK OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. *TR
Engine, Jun 20, 2013
EXTREME OIL CONSUMPTION-HAVE TO ADD 1 QUART PER WEEK. *TR
Visibility, Jun 20, 2013
DRIVER'S SIDE SUNVISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. REMOVED VISOR AND THE ENTIRE PLASTIC IS BROKEN. VISOR IS VERY RARELY USED AND ACCORDING TO INTERNET BLOGS THIS IS A VERY COMMON, RIDICULOUS ISSUE FOR THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Engine, Jun 20, 2013
I WENT TO WORLD TOYOTA ON 3/1/13 TO GET NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I MENTIONED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED AND REPORTED THAT I NEEDED A R/R CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR REPLACED.THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS RESET. I WAS TOLD I DIDN'T HAVE TO REPLACE THE PART AT THAT TIME, BUT WOULD HAVE TO GET IT REPLACED WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN.THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND MAINTENANCE REQ LIGHTS CAME ON 6/11.I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC RUN. I WAS TOLD THE CAMSHAFT GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.I CONTACTED WORLD TOYOTA TO HAVE THE PART ORDERED AND MADE AN APPT TO COME IN ON 6/21. ON 6/17, I HEARD 2 LOUD POPPING NOISES. I CHECKED THE OIL B/C THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE OIL PAN. I CHECKED THE DIP STICK TWICE AND NOTICED IT WAS DRY. I PLACED 3 QUARTS OF MOTOR OIL IN THE CAR.I STARTED THE ENGINE. IT STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND. I PARKED AND CONTACTED WORLD TOYOTA TO EXPLAIN THE SITUATION. I TOWED THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 6/19.THE SVC ADVISOR TOLD ME THE SHORT BLOCK ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; THIS WAS DUE TO NO FAULT OF MY OWN.THERE WERE NO NORMAL WARNING SIGNS: CHECK OIL LIGHT OR BLACK SMOKE. I GOT ALL THE RECOMMENDED SVCS AT THE CORRECT INTERVALS. WHEN I ASKED WHERE THE OIL WENT, I WAS TOLD IT EVAPORATED.THE INSPECTION REPORT STATES I NEED REFURBISHED ENGINE OR A NEW SHORT BLOCK FOR $5,500 AND $6,400. I WAS TOLD THOSE WERE THE BEST PRICES THAT WORLD TOYOTA COULD OFFER BECAUSE THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. I CALLED THE TOYOTA CX EXP CTR TO VOICE MY COMPLAINT AND EXPLAINED THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT THERE ARE COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE, OIL CONSUMPTION. I WAS TOLD THEY COULD REIMBURSE ME $2,000 FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE OR GIVE ME $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE OF A NEW OR USED TOYOTA VEHICLE ONCE I SUBMIT AN INVOICE STATING I PAID FOR THE SVC AND THAT THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY WORLD TOYOTA. *TR
Visibility, Jun 19, 2013
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR BECAME LOOSE AND BROKEN. IT CANNOT BE USED BECAUSE IT FLOPS DOWN INTO THE VISION OF THE DRIVER WHILE DRIVING. IT HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CAR. *TR
Structure, Jun 19, 2013
I HAVE A GEN6 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A DASH THAT HAS BEEN GETTING STICKY AND SEEMS TO BE MELTING. THIS HAS BEEN SLOWLY GETTING WORSE OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS. THIS HAS NEVER BEEN CLEANED WITH CHEMICALS OTHER THAN SOAP AND WATER. THE DASH CLOSEST TO THE WINDOW HAS BECOME 'GLOSSY' TO THE POINT OF CAUSING VISIBILITY ISSUES AND REFLECTION OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING. I HAVE SEARCHED THE WEB EXTENSIVELY AND THERE SEEMS TO BE NO 'ONE' ANSWER. SOME DEALERS ARE REPLACING DASH, SOME ARE OFFERING TO COVER MATERIALS AND SOME ONLY OFFERING 10-20% DISCOUNTS. CAN YOU CONTACT ME OR REFER ME TO THE PROPER DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A CLAIM FOR A REPLACEMENT. AS THIS IS CLEARLY A TOYOTA 'PRODUCT RELATED' PROBLEM, I WOULD EXPECT THAT TOYOTA WOULD HAVE A RESOLUTION TO FIX/REPLACE THE DASH AS NEEDED. *TR
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 18, 2013
AT 59,000 MILES, THE CHECK VS SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON, AS WELL AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALER. AT THE TIME, I STILL HAD THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY REPLACED "BANK 2" IGNITION COIL AND CHARGED ME $100 DEDUCTIBLE. AT 70,528 MILES THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED. CHECK VSC SYSTEM AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AT THE TIME, STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BAD # 6 COIL. THEY CHARGED ME THE $100 DEDUCTIBLE. AT 90,000 MILES (NOW) THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS. I AM ASSUMING IT IS ANOTHER BAD IGNITION COIL. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE 2007 CAMRY'S IGNITION COILS. I CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP REPLACING IGNITION COILS BY A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, ESPECIALLY NOW THAT MY CAR IS NOT UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. I ALSO HAD TOYOTA REPLACE CLIPS ON THE AIR BAG COVER ON PASSENGER SIDE IN 2008. THE PART STILL SAGS. IT IS DEFECTIVE. IT IS IN THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT I BROUGHT IT IN AT LEAST TWICE FOR THE SAGGING AIR BAG COVER. THE NEW CLIPS DID NOT FIX IT. *TR
Visibility, Jun 16, 2013
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. IT KEEPS FLOPPING DOWN AND AFFECTS VISIBILITY. *TR
Service brakes, Jun 15, 2013
I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD. AS I APPROACH THE LIGHT MY CAR WOULDN'T STOP MY BRAKE I BEGAN TO NOTICE BRAKE WERE BEING PUSHED TO THE FLOOR I BEGAN TO TRY TOPUMP BRAKES . AS I WAS TRYIN TO STOP CAR I HEARD THIS NOISE LIKE AIR WAS COMING OUT OF TIRES. THEN I REALIZED IT WAS MY BRAKES MAKING NOISE . I PULL UP EMERGENCY BRAKE AND WAS ABLE TO STOP. MY 4 MTH OLD GRAND BABY WAS IN HIS CAR SEAT IN BACK, ALL I COULD DO WAS PRAY AND THANK GOD. I WASN'T FAR FROM MY HOME. I DROVE CAR HOME USING EMERGENCY BRAKES. NEXT DAY MY HUSBAND TOOK CAR TO SHOP. THEY ARE SAYING MY BRAKE BOOST HAS BROKEN AND WAS LEAKING AND THERE ADVICE WAS NOT TO DRIVE CAR. LEAVE IT WITH THEM .THIS HAPPEN ALL OF A CERTAIN, I HAD DROVE THAT CAR EVERY DAY THIS WK. TO FIX THIS CAR IT IS GOING TO COST 1300 DOLLARS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Jun 14, 2013
WHILE DRIVING, THE VSC LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT , BRAKE LIGHT, AND ANOTHER LIGHT ALL CAME ON. NO APPARENT PROBLEMS AT OPERATING SPEED, BUT AT LOWER SPEEDS I CAN FEEL PULSATING IN THE BRAKES AND ON LOW SPEED TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL PULSATES A LITTLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE BRAKES WILL FAIL. REPAIR ESTIMATE FROM THE DEALER IS FAR MORE THAN WE CAN AFFORD. MY RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CAMRY HYBRID. I BELIEVE THIS DESERVES A RECALL. *TR
Structure, Jun 14, 2013
CAR PARKED IN SUN, DASHBOARD MATERIAL GETTING VERY STICKY/GOOEY. IF TOUCHED, IT GETS DAMAGED. IT SHOWS A VERY SHINY APPEARANCE WHEN HOT ( LIKE IF YOU USED A TIRE SHINE ON IT), ON SUNNY DAYS IT CREATES A LOT OF GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD AFFECTING VISIBILITY. DASH CANNOT BE WIPED WITH ANYTHING BECAUSE IT IS VERY STICKY AND GOOEY. I CAN ACCEPT DASHBOARD DAMAGE ON A 10YEAR PLUS CAR, BUT NOT ON A 6 YEAR OLD CAR.THIS IS CLEARLY A MATERIAL DEFECT AND IT PROMPTS FOR A RECALL. SPECIALLY BECAUSE OF THE GLARE ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD THE DASH CREATES WHEN IT IS VERY HOT. *TR
Engine, Jun 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BURNED EXCESSIVE OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE PISTON ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATED FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jun 10, 2013
THE SUN VISOR ROTATED DOWNWARD ON ITS OWN DURING TRAVEL, AND WILL NO LONGER STOW IN ITS ORIGINAL FULLY UP POSITION. PLEASE REFER TO TOYOTA WARRANTY POLICY BULLETIN POL 12-3, THIS BULLETIN IS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT COVER MY VIN SERIES OF JTN. *TR
Air bags, Structure, Jun 8, 2013
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING. THE DASHBOARD TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD IS ALWAYS IN A LIQUID STATE AND THE REST OF THE DASHBOARD IS SOFT. IN THE SUNSHINE AND AT NIGHT UNDER STREET LIGHTS THE DASHBOARD REFLECTS A GLARE ONTO THE WINDSHIELD THAT IMPAIRS THE DRIVERS ENTIRE VISION OF THE ROAD. ALSO ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD THE OUTLINE OF THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT CAN BE SEEN. I BELIEVE THE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD IS A HAZARD AND DUE TO THE CURRENT CONDITION OF THE DASHBOARD THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED. THE DASHBOARD HAS NOT BEEN TREATED WITH CHEMICALS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS PROBLEM. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN CLEANED WITH A WET WASH CLOTH. *TR
Air bags, Structure, Jun 8, 2013
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING. THE DASHBOARD TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD IS ALWAYS IN A LIQUID STATE AND THE REST OF THE DASHBOARD IS SOFT. IN THE SUNSHINE AND AT NIGHT UNDER STREET LIGHTS THE DASHBOARD REFLECTS A GLARE ONTO THE WINDSHIELD THAT IMPAIRS THE DRIVERS ENTIRE VISION OF THE ROAD. ALSO ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD THE OUTLINE OF THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT CAN BE SEEN. I BELIEVE THE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD IS A HAZARD AND DUE TO THE CURRENT CONDITION OF THE DASHBOARD THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED. THE DASHBOARD HAS NOT BEEN TREATED WITH CHEMICALS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS PROBLEM. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN CLEANED WITH A WET WASH CLOTH. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jun 7, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VSC CHECK SYSTEM, ABS, HAZARDS, AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. BASICALLY, MY DASHBOARD LIT UP. THE CAR ALSO STARTED TO LOSE BRAKING POWER, SO I PULLED OVER. I TRIED TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE ENGINE 3 TIMES, BUT ALL THE LIGHTS WERE STILL THERE. I HAD AN EVENT TO ATTEND, AND DROVE MY CAR IN FEAR. AFTER FINALLY ABLE TO TAKE THE CAR TO RUN DIAGNOSTICS AT THE DEALER, I WAS QUOTED $3000 TO REPLACE A FAULTY BRAKE ACCUMULATOR. I AM ALSO AWARE THAT THIS ISSUE IS MORE COMMON, ESPECIALLY ON TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRIDS AROUND 5 YEARS OLD. IT IS RIDICULOUS TO HAVE TO PAY 10% OF MY CAR'S ORIGINAL PRICE, SINCE IT IS A WIDESPREAD SAFETY HAZARD. IT IS BEYOND COINCIDENCE THAT TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRIDS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Engine, Jun 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BURNED ONE QUART OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING OIL BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WERE THE OIL LEAK WAS COMING FROM. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE IS STILL WITHIN THE TOLERANCE OF OIL CONSUMPTION. THEY MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ALTHOUGH IT WAS RELATED TO THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. THE OIL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHENEVER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jun 6, 2013
WE OWNED THIS TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID SINCE 10/20/2012. THIS MORNING ABOUT 6:10AM, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO A SPEED OF 40MPH ON UNIVERSITY DRIVE NORTH BOUND. SHE WAS PASSING A POTHOLE WHICH HAD STAND WATER. SHE SLIGHTLY PRESS THE BRAKES,BUT WHEN SHE CAME OUT OF THE POTHOLE,THE CAR INSTEAD OF SLOW DOWN, WENT "CRAZY" TO A SPEED OF 60 MPH. MY WIFE KEEP THE BRAKES PRESSED BUT THE CAR WAS OUT OF CONTROL; CAR WENT ACROSS FROM EAST TO WEST, JUMPING TWO LINES. WHEN THE CAR WAS CLOSE TO HIT THE MEDIAN, SHE STEER IT,TO CROSS IN THE MIDDLE THEN WENT CRAZY SOUTH BOND,WHERE SHE WAS COMING FROM.THE CAMRY FINAL STOPPED AFTER ABOUT 50 SECONDS,SHE WAS AGAINST THE INCOMING TRAFFIC.THE POINT IS THAT THIS CAR INSTEAD OF STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED,TAKES MORE SPEED. THANK YOU. *TR
Engine, Jun 6, 2013
MY 2007 CAMRY IS CONSUMING AROUND 3.5 QUARTS BETWEEN 5000MILES OIL CHANGE INTERVALS. THIS CONSUMPTION IS QUITE HIGH BY ANY STANDARD . I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS SOME SORT OF A MANUFACTURING/DESIGN FLAW WHICH COMES UP ONCE THE VEHICLE COMES OUT OF WARRANTY PERIOD. THERE ARE NO LEAKS OR VISIBLE SIGNS OF OIL LOSS, I HATE TO SAY THE ENGINE IS BURNING THE OIL AND POLLUTING THE ENVIRONMENT. TOYOTA SHOULD ACKNOWLEDGE AND FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR ALL CAMRY CUSTOMERS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 4, 2013
WHILE DRIVING MY WIFE'S 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID THE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" WARNING CAME ON. POWER BRAKE SYSTEM TURNED OFF AND THE CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO STOP. I PULLED OVER AND TRIED TO RESET THE ERROR BY TURNING THE CAR OFF THEN ON AGAIN A FEW TIMES. STILL NO LUCK. I FELT I COULD GET IT TO THE DEALER A COUPLE MILES AWAY SINCE THE STREETS I USED WEREN'T HIGHLY TRAFFICKED. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE VSC COMPUTER HAD FAILED AND THAT IT WAS A $2200 REPAIR. I DID A QUICK SEARCH: HTTP://BIT.LY/VJ77M5 AND FOUND THIS THREAD OF THIS ISSUE BEING A SOMEWHAT COMMON ISSUE AND SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN BUT NOW RECALL: HTTP://BIT.LY/XAMKAA. *TR UPDATED 7/31/13 *CN THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR, TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER IT WOULD STOP COMPLETELY WITHOUT SLOWING DOWN. WHEN TRAVELING ABOVE 25 MPH, IT WOULD TAKE LONGER TO STOP.
Visibility/wiper, Jun 4, 2013
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WAS LOOSE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. IT WOULD NOT FLIP UP OR STAY UP AT ANY GIVEN TIME. IT WOULD ALWAYS FLOP DOWN. THE PIECE HAD BROKEN SO MUCH THAT THE VISOR SAGGED IF I PUT IT TO THE LEFT OF ME. I WOULD HAVE TO DUCK MY HEAD DOWN TO SEE IF ANY TRAFFIC WAS COMING. I ONLY USED THE VISOR IF THE SUN WAS BRIGHT SO NOT BEING ABLE TO ADJUST IT TO BLOCK THE SUN CAUSED A LOT OF TROUBLE BECAUSE I'D HAVE TO DUCK MY HEAD TO LOOK BELOW IT ALL THE TIME WHEN DRIVING. I FINALLY HAD TO TAKE THE WHOLE THING OFF. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 4, 2013, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT'S WIFE STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE STILL HAD NOT STOPPED AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO THE CURB, SIDEWALK AND FINALLY A GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP WHERE AN ENGINEER THAT WAS SENT BY THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINEER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,134. ...UPDATED 07-15-13 *BF UPDATED 07/19/2013 *JS
Engine, Jun 3, 2013
WHILE MY FIANCEE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON THE FREEWAY ONE EVENING IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2011, THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON. WHEN SHE ARRIVED HOME I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AND FOUND THAT IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 3 QUARTS LOW (MAXIMUM CAPACITY IS 4.5 QUARTS). I HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AT A LOCAL FACILITY, LEXOLOGY, THAT SPECIALIZES IN TOYOTA/LEXUS. THE OWNER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND TOLD ME IT WAS A KNOWN EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION WITH THE 2AZ-F3 ENGINES. HE SHOWED ME THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (T-SB-0094-11), AND INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO COLLATERAL DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE IGNITION AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM THAT WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASE ITS CARBON FOOTPRINT. I SUBSEQUENTLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE AN INSPECTION TEST WAS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TSB AND THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND OPENED A CASE NUMBER (1202062104). THERE WERE SEVERAL EXCHANGES BY PHONE AND IN WRITING WITH TOYOTA IN ATTEMPT TO GET TOYOTA TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND OWNERSHIP OF THE PROBLEM. THE EXCHANGES WERE UNSUCCESSFUL AND I FILED A SMALL CLAIMS SUIT (SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA CASE # 13S00672). THE SMALL CLAIMS SUIT WAS ALSO UNSUCCESSFUL AND I AM NOW TAKING ANY AND ALL ACTION WITHIN MY POWER TO BRING THE MATTER TO THE ATTENTION OF OTHERS. I CAN SEE BY OTHER FILED COMPLAINTS THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. PERSONAL IMPACT ASIDE, THIS IS A VEHICLE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY ISSUE. I PUT ALMOST AS MUCH OIL IN THE CAR EVERY WEEK AS I DO GASOLINE. THE ADDITIONAL EMISSIONS CAUSED BY THE OIL BURNING IS BEING OFFSET PARTIALLY BY THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM, BUT ONLY PARTIALLY, AND EVENTUALLY WILL FAIL TO FILTER IT OUT ALTOGETHER. I URGE NHTSA TO TAKE ACTION AND RAISE THIS TO RECALL STATUS AND HOLD TOYOTA ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
Other or unspecified, May 31, 2013
I HAVE A 2007 CAMRY INTERMITTENTLY THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT LIT UP TOGETHER AND THE ODOMETER STOP WORKING SIMULTANEOUSLY. THESE PROBLEMS WOULD ALL GO AWAY SIMULTANEOUSLY FOR A WHILE BEFORE THEY ALL GO BAD AGAIN SIMULTANEOUSLY. ALSO THE AIRCONDITION WOULD STOP WORKING AT THE SAME TIME . I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME I NEED TO REPLACE MY BRAKE MODULATOR /CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY .I BEEN SEARCHING ON LINE TO SEE HOW MANY VEHICLE FROM TOYOTA HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND I FOUND THAT ALOT OF TOYOTA CAMRY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM , I THINK THIS NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED THANK YOU . *TR
Structure, May 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING THE SUMMER TIME, THE DASHBOARD GOT VERY HOT AND STICKY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOUCHED THE DASHBOARD AND PUT A HOLE IN IT WITH HER FINGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.