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.
Suspension, Jan 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUTS WERE LEAKING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC DID NOT ADVISE AS TO WHAT CAUSED THE STRUTS TO LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. UPDATED 03/01/13*LJ
Visibility/wiper, Jan 28, 2013
WAS DRIVING AND PUT VISOR DOWN ON DRIVER SIDE AND IT SNAPPED AND HAD TO HOLD IT UP WHILE DRIVING. WAS VERY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING SO RESEARCHED HOW TO TAKE IT COMPLETELY OFF UNTIL I COULD AFFORD TO REPLACE IT. LESS THAN A WEEK LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT REALLY UPSETS ME BECAUSE I HAVE SENSITIVE EYES AND DRIVES TOWARDS THE SUN EVERY MORNING WHEN IT'S THE WORST AND IS VERY DANGEROUS NOT ONLY FOR ME AND MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR BUT, ALSO THE PEOPLE I CAN'T SEE. I'M LIKE MOST PEOPLE WHO LIVE PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK AND COMING UP WITH OVER 200 DOLLARS TO FIX SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BUILT TO LAST IN THE FIRST PLACE REALLY MAKES ME WANT TO NOT OWN A TOYOTA. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 27, 2013
ABS WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR ON DASH, INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BRAKING. SYSTEM RESET AND CAR WAS FINE FOR COUPLE OF WEEKS THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN. SYSTEM RESET AGAIN - FINE FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW THE LIGHTS ARE ON AND STAY ON. TOYOTA DEALER WANTS $2500-3,000 TO REPAIR SYSTEM AND TELLS ME IT IS RARE AND HAVEN'T SEEN IT IN OTHER VEHICLES OF MY TYPE. YET I FIND SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL OF MY VEHICLE ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. COINCIDENCE?? *TR UPDATED 07/30/13*LJ
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Jan 27, 2013
WATER LEAKING IN THE HEADLINER, CAUSING THE FOOT WELLS TO BE WET. THE DRAIN LINE FROM THE MOON ROOF "GUTTER" DISCONNECTED FROM THE DRAIN LINE PAN AND WATER DRAINS AND ACCUMULATES IN THE FOOT WELL. DURING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS THERE IS AN EXTREME CONDENSATION BUILT-UP ON THE INTERIOR OF WINDOWS. USE OF HEATER WILL GENERATE HIGH HUMIDITY IN THE CABIN AND FOGGING OF THE WINDOW. THE FLUID IN THE CABIN ALONG WITH THE HEATING AND COOLING AT NIGHT HAS CREATED A PROBLEM CYCLE. *TR
Structure, Jan 24, 2013
CRACKS ALL OVER DASHBOARD AND GLOVE COMPARTMENT. CRACKS AND PEELING NOT WARRANTED. CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY GARAGED AND ALSO WINDOW COVER TO PREVENT HEAT. MANY CLAIMS AGAINST TOYOTA FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Engine, Jan 23, 2013
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS PERFORMED WELL TO THIS POINT BUT THE OTHER DAY THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FLASHED A COUPLE TIMES. A CHECK SHOWED THE LEVEL COMPLETELY OFF THE STICK AND TOOK 2.5 QUARTS TO FILL. ENGINE OIL HAD JUST BEEN CHANGED 2500 MILES PREVIOUS TO THIS. SINCE FILLING TO THE MARK, IT HAS USED AN ADDITIONAL .5 QUARTS IN THE LAST 500 MILES. CAR IS GARAGED WHEN NOT BEING DRIVEN AND DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LEAKING (NO SPOTS ON GARAGE FLOOR). SOME SOOT IN TAIL PIPE BUT IS NOT SMOKING. I HAVE OWNED ~9 DIFFERENT CARS AND NEVER HAD ONE USE OIL LIKE THIS. INFORMATION ON TOYOTA'S WEB SITE INDICATES THIS IS NORMAL. VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED WITH DEFECTIVE ENGINE. *TR
Visibility, Jan 23, 2013
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW OPENED OR CLOSED SLOWLY AND MADE NOISE AT THE BEGINNING. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE WINDOW WOULDN'T OPEN OR CLOSE. I CALLED TOYOTA COMPANY WHO SAID IT'S NOT IN THE RECALL LIST AND THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THE MANNER WAS VERY BAD AND IGNORANT. *TR
Engine, Jan 23, 2013
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN THE EARLY MORNING, ALL OF A SUDDEN ENGINE STARTED MAKING SOME WIRED NOISE AND WITHIN NEXT 2 MIN VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF FREEWAY (SOMEHOW MANAGED TO PULL IT OUT TO SHOULDER) COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL INJURY, THEN TOWED THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, THEY FOUND THAT ENGINE SIZED BECAUSE OF WATERPUMP BREAKDOWN,(IT DIDN'T GIVE ME NO TIME TO TAKE THAT INTO DEALER ) HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN FOR SUCH A LOW MILES AND ABT 5.5 YEARS OLD AND WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE, WAS COMPLAINED ABT THIS TO TOYOTA BUT DIDN'T GET A SATISFACTORY ANSWERS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jan 23, 2013
THE"CHECK VSC SYSTEM" SENSOR CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WAS DOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON THE ROAD. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE GOOD AND I KEEP UP WITH MAINTENANCE. THE ABS FAILURE LIGHT, BRAKE AND WARNING ICONS. I HAVE IT CHECKED OUT AND I'M TOLD BY TOYOTA CAR'S ABS ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM AND WATER PUMP MUST BE REPLACED AND THAT THEY HADN'T HAVE SUCH ISSUES BEFORE. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH, THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT AMONG TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID OWNERS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW AND WORSE, MY BREAK PADS AND TIRES ARE BRAND NEW. THIS SHOULDN'T BE AN ISSUE BUT BREAKS PULSATE AND MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE AS YOU CAN'T CONTROL BREAKS WHEN NEEDED, ESPECIALLY, WHILE PARKED ON A INCLINED POSITION. I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IF MY BREAKS WERE TO FAIL BECAUSE TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THIS AS A VITAL RECALL REPAIR. WITHOUT BRAKES YOU CAN KILL OR INJURE SOMEONE AND THAT BAD WATER PUMP CAN CAUSE YOUR ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AND HAVE TOYOTA TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS SITUATION! *TR
Air bags, Jan 18, 2013, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN AN ATTEMPT TO STEER FROM CRASHING INTO AN ANIMAL, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND CHEST. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED HOWEVER, IT WAS SCHEDULED FOR INSPECTION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Visibility/wiper, Jan 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL IN REGARD TO THE SUN VISOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW SUN VISOR. IMMEDIATELY AFTER HAVING THE REPAIRS PERFORMED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VISOR COULD NOT BE RELEASED AT A CERTAIN ANGLE TO WHERE THE SUN WOULD BE BLOCKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,100. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Structure, Jan 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS HAND BECAME STUCK TO THE DASHBOARD AS A RESULT OF IT MELTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. ..UPDATED 02/25/13 *BF UPDATED 02/27/13
Visibility/wiper, Jan 15, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH OVERHEATED AND SHORTENED THE CIRCUIT FOR THE REMAINING THREE POWER WINDOWS. THERE WERE NO FLAMES PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V491000 (VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS) HOWEVER, THE REMAINING DAMAGES THAT RESULTED FROM THE OVERHEATED SWITCH WERE NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK WHENEVER PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. THE FAILURE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT PRESENT PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,133.
Engine, Jan 15, 2013
I OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING MORE OIL THAN USUAL. THE CHECK OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED OFTEN. THE CONTACT HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT 69,000 MILES AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THERE WAS LESS THAN HALF A QUART OF OIL LEFT AT APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MILES. THE CONTACT HAD THE OIL CHANGED AGAIN AND THE SAME ISSUE RECURRED. *TR
Service brakes, Jan 12, 2013
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A RAINY DAY AND WHEN I TRIED TO BRAKE, THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIVE AND I HAD TO DRIVE OFF THE HIGHWAY TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN I PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE, THE PEDAL GOT STUCK AND KEPT ACCELERATING. I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG AND THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE SAME SCENARIO. INSTEAD THEY GAVE ME A LIST OF OTHER "ISSUES" THAT NEEDED TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. I KINDLY DECLINED. *TR
Engine, Jan 12, 2013
OIL SIGN ON DASH WAS LIGHTING UP (ON AND OFF) - CHECKED OIL IN VEHICLE - TOTALLY EMPTY . NO OIL LEAKS EVER ! HAVE NO IDEA WHERE IT WENT . I HAD LAST OIL CHANGE AROUND 3,000 MILES AGO. LAST COUPLE OF TIMES I HAD MY OIL CHANGES DONE - SERVICE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT MY ENGINE OIL WAS EXTREMELY LOW , AND THAT THEY SAW NO LEAKS . I WENT ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND SCORES OF THE SAME COMPLAINT , ABOUT THE 2007 CAMRY , 4 CYL.. JUDGING BY ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS I'VE READ IT IS QUITE APPARENT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO TOYOTA'S ATTENTION . THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE RECALLED AND PROPERLY FIXED. *TR
Service brakes, Engine, Jan 8, 2013
MY BRAKE ACCUMULATOR PUMP STARTED TO FAIL ON MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED WEAKNESS ON THESE CARS. THERE IS HUNDREDS OF POSTS ONLINE WITH FRUSTRATED OWNERS HAVING THIS PART FAIL (PRIUS AND CAMRY HYBRID), AND TOYOTA CLAIM THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH IT; YET WHEN IT IS REPLACED, THEY REPLACE THE PART WITH A RE-DESIGNED AND DIFFERENT PART! THE COST OF THE PART ALONE IS $1900+ AND INSTALLED BY THE DEALER IT IS ABOUT $2700! THIS PART IS ALSO UNIQUE TO THE HYBRID BRAKING SYSTEM ON THIS CAR, YET IT IS "NOT COVERED" BY THE HYBRID SYSTEM 10 YEAR 100K MILE WARRANTY. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY RISK AS I HAVE SEEN OTHER POSTERS HAVE THEIR BRAKES FAIL AT HIGH SPEEDS DUE TO THIS ISSUE. THE WATER PUMP IS ALSO NOTORIOUS FOR FAILURE ON THIS CAR AT LOW MILEAGE AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED TO DATE. *TR
Service brakes, Jan 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AS THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY RESET. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL WEEK WITHOUT INCIDENT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE BRAKES WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Service brakes, Engine, Jan 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V491000 (VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS) AND SINCE THEN, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RPM GAUGE FLUCTUATES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Engine, Jan 7, 2013
ENGINE IS CONSUMING 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. I HAVE SEEN THAT THERE ARE SIMILAR COMPLAINS AND ITS SEEMS THAT DEALERSHIPS KNOW ABOUT IT ALREADY. I STRONGLY BELIEVE TOYOTA SHOULD FIX IT AND RECALL ALL TOYOTA CAMRY'S 2007. I WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR
Engine, Jan 7, 2013
MY TOYOTA CAMRY 07 (2.4 ENGINE) IS BURNING 2 QTS IN LAST 2 MONTHS. DIDN'T FIND ANY ENGINE LEAKAGE, NO SPOTS UNDER CAR. BEFORE IT IS BURNING TOO BUT LITTLE BIT LESS. I THINK THAT IS FACTORY PROBLEM WITH ENGINE DESIGN WHICH NEEDS TO BE RECALL. THANKS. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jan 5, 2013
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP CAUSING DRIVING VISIBILITY ISSUES TO THE POINT I HAD TO PULL IT DOWN. STILL HAVE VISIBILITY ISSUES WITHOUT A VISOR BUT HAVE LESS DANGEROUS THAN WITH THE DEFECTIVE ONE IN PLACE. NUMEROUS FORUMS INDICATE OTHER 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY'S WITH SAME ISSUE. SHOULD BE A TOYOTA RECALL ITEM VS. FLEECING CONSUMERS THE $200 FOR A DEALER TO REPLACE. *TR ## VIN FAILED ##
Suspension, Structure, Vehicle speed control, Jan 4, 2013, crash
VEHICLE STARTED FROM PARKED CONDITION. AS OPERATOR TAPPED THE GAS PEDAL LIGHTLY TO TAKE IT OUT OF PARKED CONDITION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HAD A VERY HIGH SPEED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE HIT A HOUSE. APPARENTLY IT CAUSED A OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION. PRESSING BRAKE ONLY AGGRAVATED THE CONDITION (ADDING MORE SPEED) . THIS HAPPENED WITH AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER WITH OVER 10 YEARS OF DRIVING RECORD AND 0 INCIDENT (NOT EVEN A PARKING TICKET). ALL EARLIER RECALL WERE DONE BY DEALER. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jan 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT REMAIN IN AN UPWARD SECURED POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
Engine, Jan 3, 2013
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AS USUAL AND NOTICED RED ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I BRAKE FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL WHEN I GOT HOME AND REALIZED THERE WAS NO OIL ON THE DIP STICK AT ALL! I ENDED UP PUTTING IN ABOUT 2 QTS OF OIL TO RETURN IT TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. AFTER RESEARCHING FOR THE PROBLEM, I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM AND BASICALLY THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REBUILT IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. SEEMS LIKE TOYOTA HASN'T BEEN HONEST ABOUT THEIR PRODUCTS POTENTIAL PROBLEMS LATELY. PLEASE PRESSURE TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. OTHERWISE I WILL NEVER BUY ANY TOYOTA PRODUCT AGAIN. AT THE SAME TIME, I RECALLED MY DEALERSHIP, WHERE I PURCHASED THE MAINTENANCE PACKAGE FROM, HAD PREVIOUSLY SUGGESTED THAT OIL PAN COULD HAVE BEEN LEAKING OIL. I WENT UNDER THE CAR, AND THERE WAS NO SIGN OF LEAKAGE AT ALL! THE DEALERSHIP ALWAYS KNEW ABOUT THE SERVICE BULLETIN AND WAS TRYING TO MISGUIDE ME! *TR