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.
Visibility, Nov 26, 2012
REAR VIEW MIRROR INSIDE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE WINDSHIELD. A PIECE OF THE WINDSHIELD CAME OFF WITH THE MIRROR. WE ARE NOW FACED WITH POSSIBLY HAVING TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
Seats, Nov 23, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACTIVATING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WARMER, THE SEAT BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. UPDATED 12/26/12 *BF
Service brakes, Nov 22, 2012
THIS IS IN FOLLOW UP TO INCIDENT ODI ID 10453342. AFTER FOUR SEPARATE BRAKE FAILURES AND SUBSEQUENT DELIVERIES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY VALVE IN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR. SYMPTOMS: ACCUMULATOR PUMP RUNNING EVERY 10 TO 15 SECONDS WHEN IT SHOULD RUN ONLY OCCASIONALLY. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT DIAGNOSTICS REVEALED THAT NO BRAKING WAS AVAILABLE TO THE REAR WHEELS AT POINT OF FAILURE. THE ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 55,218 MILES. TWO WEEKS SUBSEQUENT TO THE WARRANTY REPAIR, A FIFTH BRAKING FAILURE OCCURRED (OCTOBER 30, 2012). THIS TIME WITH A WARNING TONE (NOT HEARD ON PREVIOUS FAILURES). THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN. DEALERSHIP STATES THE NEW ACTUATOR HAD FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY VOLTAGE REGULATOR. THE ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN UNDER WARRANTY. 23 DAYS HAVE PASSED SINCE THE LAST FAILURE AND THE BRAKES ARE WORKING NORMALLY. IT SEEMS THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR (THE SQUARE ALUMINUM MODULE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE WITH MANY HYDRAULIC LINES COMING OUT OF IT) IS A WEAK COMPONENT IN THE TOYOTA 2007 CAMRY HV. *TR
Suspension, Engine, Nov 21, 2012
WHEN I DO 70K MILES MAINTENANCE IN TOYOTA DEALER, THEY TOLD ME MY CAR HAS WATER PUMP LEAK, OIL PAN GASKET LEAK AND FRONT STRUTS LEAK. AND I HEARD MANY CAMRY OWNER SUFFERED FROM WATER PUMP LEAK. I THINK IT IS POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. SO I REPORT THIS. NO ACCIDENT HAPPEN. *TR
Seats, Nov 20, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING ON HIS SEAT WARMERS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE SAFELY. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CONTACTED. A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PENDING AN INVESTIGATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Engine, Nov 14, 2012
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 6 CYL. - PREMATURE WATER PUMP FAILURE WITH 32,755 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING LEAKING WATER PUMPS. THEY CLAIMED THAT THEY WOULD GIVE ME A DISCOUNT ON A NEW PUMP....LABOR & PARTS TOTALED OVER $800.00 !! *TR
Steering, Nov 13, 2012
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS (1-5 MPH) BACKING UP OR FORWARD - A CLUNKING SOUND IS FELT ON STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, A BIT OF LOOSENESS IS FELT ON THE CONNECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE TIRES. THE CLUNKING DOESN'T HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 10 MPH. DEALER (CAPITAL TOYOTA IN SAN JOSE, CA) TOLD ME THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS TO BE RE-GREASED. I'M CONCERNED THAT THERE ARE LOTS OF OTHER 2007 CAMRY OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, AND SOME HAVE LOST CONTROL. *TR
Suspension, Nov 9, 2012
TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO REPLACE MY FRONT STRUTS(FOUND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING) WHICH WOULD COST $1254. I DID SEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG 2007 TOYOTA CAMRYS. WOULD TOYOTA DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PREMATURE DEFECTIVE ISSUE? *TR
Visibility/wiper, Nov 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD CONTINUALLY RELEASE FROM ITS HOUSING AND HANG DOWN, OBSTRUCTING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT COMPLETELY REMOVED THE SUN VISOR FROM THE VEHICLE AND WHEN NEEDED, HE WOULD MANUALLY HOLD THE SUN VISOR IN PLACE. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR THE FAILURE BUT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 1, 2012
VSC SYSTEM, CHECK ENGINE, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. I WAS BRAKING AND THE BRAKE PEDDLE PUSHED BACK AT ME, RELEASING THE BRAKES. WHEN I CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES, THE USUAL RESISTANCE AND BRAKING POWER WAS GONE. I HAD TO PRESS DOWN AS HARD AS I COULD TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND TENDS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DISCOVER A PROBLEM AS THE COMPUTER DID NOT RECORD AN ERROR. INTERNET RESEARCH INDICATED OTHER TOYOTA HYBRID OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AND DETERMINED THE CAUSE WAS THE STROKE SENSOR. WHEN I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP, THEY INSISTED I CHANGE THE TIRES. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. *TR UPDATED 07/30/13*LJ UPDATED 8/22/13 *CN
Engine, Oct 30, 2012
THE WATER PUMP FAILED. I WAS TOLD BY MY LOCAL SERVICE CENTER THAT THEY ARE SEEING MANY OF THE FAILURES, SPECIFICALLY THE 2007 HYBRID WITH THE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Oct 22, 2012, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND ONCE THE CONTACT RESTARTED AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE FAILURE RECURRED AS THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELRATED BACKWARD. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Engine, Oct 22, 2012
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY ENGINE HAS BEEN BURNING OIL FOR THE LAST ONE YEAR. THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE THAT CAN DAMAGE THE ENGINE VERY SOON. IF I DON'T FILL THE ENGINE WITH ADDITIONAL OIL BETWEEN TWO OIL CHANGES, WHEN ITS TIME TO CHANGE OIL, NOTHING COMES OUT FROM THE ENGINE - THE ENTIRE OIL IS BEING BURNT BY THE ENGINE AND THE RED OIL CHANGE SIGN COMES OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A SERIOUS QUALITY ISSUE WITH TOYOTA. I NEVER HAD TO DEAL WITH SIMILAR ISSUES WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE. WHEN I TOLD THE TOYOTA DEALER, THEY REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM - THEY ASKED MY TO KEEP ADDING OIL. IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2001 - 06 TOYOTAS FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF TOYOTA OWNERS WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE - PLEASE GOOGLE IT TO CHECK. THEREFORE, I AM REQUESTING AN NHTSA INVESTIGATION OF THIS ENGINE PROBLEM AND START A RECALL OF ALL 2007 CAMRY ENGINES ASAP. WILL APPRECIATE ANY HELP FROM NHTSA. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Oct 20, 2012
THE AREA ON THE FRONT PART OF THE DASHBOARD (NEXT TO THE WINDSHIELD) HAS BECOME STICKY AND SHINY. IT IS TACKY TO THE TOUCH AND EASILY GOUGES. IT CREATES A GLARE FOR THE DRIVER THAT CAN IMPAIR HIS ABILITY TO DRIVE. WE HAVE TRIED WASHING THE AREA AND IT DOES NOT IMPROVE THE CONDITION! IT IS DANGEROUS AND UNSIGHTLY! *TR
Service brakes, Oct 20, 2012
THE FIRST INDICATION WAS THE CRL CAME ON WITH CODES P0171 AND THEN P0174. WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, THERE IS A HISSING NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD BASICALLY GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IT SOUNDS AS IF THIS HAS HAPPENED QUITE A BIT WITH THIS MODEL AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER MUST BE REPLACED AND THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT THIS POINT. *TR
Structure, Oct 19, 2012
DASHBOARD IS MELTING, SOFT, AND STICKY TO TOUCH. DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT IS MELTING, IT HAS BECOME VERY SHINY AND BRIGHT. THE SHINY MELTING DASHBOARD CREATES A LARGE BRIGHT REFLECTION IN THE WINDSHIELD THAT CAN'T BE LOOKED AT OR THROUGH. THIS ISSUE IMPAIRS THE DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD AHEAD. *TR
Suspension, Oct 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE, DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR STRUTS WAS LEAKING FLUIDS, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,168.
Electrical system, Oct 18, 2012
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT HAS INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEMS. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WILL CEASE TO INDICATE PROPER READINGS AND DROP TO ZERO. THE TACHOMETER WILL THEN BOUNCE BETWEEN ZERO AND WHAT I CAN ONLY ASSUME IS A CLOSE APPROXIMATION OF THE ACTUAL ENGINE RPM. AT THE SAME TIME, THE ABS AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE "EPISODE". THESE LAST ANYWHERE FROM 10 SECONDS TO 10 MINUTES. IN THE MEANTIME, THE CAR RUNS NORMALLY FROM WHAT I CAN DISCERN. I CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 OR SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT IDLING AND THESE EPISODES OCCUR. THERE ARE NO OTHER INDICATIONS THAT SOMETHING IS AMISS...NO ROUGH IDLING, NO ENGINE STALLING, JUST THE DISPLAY. *TR
Air bags, Oct 17, 2012, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE A MINIVAN MADE A U-TURN IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE WHILE I WAS HEADING STRAIGHT. MY VEHICLE HIT THE OTHER VEHICLES PASSENGERS SIDE FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE TIRE UPWARDS TO THE TIP OF HIS FRONT BUMPER AND MY CAR WAS DAMAGED ON THE IMPACT OF THE VEHICLE FROM MY DRIVERS SIDE BUMPER I THEN REARED OFF THE ROAD TO A DITCH AFTER IMPACT WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE WHERE I HEADED DOWNWARDS INTO ROCKS AND TREES. THE CAR WAS TOTALED, AND EVERYTHING INSIDE THE HOOD WAS FORCED FORWARD, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BEYOND REPAIR. THE BODY FRAME COULD NOT BE REPAIRED AND NOT ONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
Structure, Oct 17, 2012
DASHBOARD IS DETERIORATING/DISINTEGRATING....VERY STICKY TO TOUCH AND HAS CONSISTENCY OF MODELING CLAY. A "SHINE" IS DEVELOPING ON THE DASHBOARD AND REFLECTING TO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD----VERY DANGEROUS/VERY DISTRACTING! *TR
Engine, Oct 16, 2012
BOUGHT THIS CAMRY NEW IN 2007 FOR MY WIFE. I'VE MAINTAINED IT AS PER MFG SCHEDULE. AFTER HAVING OIL CHANGE DONE AT AROUND 65000 MILES, I WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & NOTICED OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. UPON ARRIVING HOME, CHECKED DIP STICK & THERE WAS NO OIL ON STICK!!. THIS WAS AFTER OIL CHANGE 2000 MILES AGO. I TOOK VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT SERVICE STATION TO GET CAR LOOKED AT & A NEW OIL CHANGE. THE TECH FOUND NO OIL LEAKS.. HE MENTIONED THAT HE HAD HEARD OF CAMRYS HAVING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS. WENT ON INTERNET, FOUND A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS OF CAMRYS, THIS AGE & WITH AROUND THE SAME MILEAGE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVEN'T TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AS I DON'T WANT TO BE TOLD "THAT THIS IS NORMAL:, "THAT EXPENSIVE REPAIRS ARE NECESSARY" BUT DON'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE ADD ME TO THE LIST OF VERY UNHAPPY & CONCERNED OWNERS. GIVEN TOYOTA'S TRACK RECORD,I DON'T HAVE ANY TRUST OR FAITH THAT THEY WILL DO THE RIGHT THING FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS UNLESS FORCED TO. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 12, 2012
WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR A WARNING ("CHECK VSC SYSTEM") APPEARED IN THE STATUS SCREEN AND ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER, ANOTHER MESSAGE APPEARED ("CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM"). THEN, THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING. THE IMPULSE ALLOWED FOR DRIVING THE CAR TO THE ROAD SIDE. TRIED TO POWER IT BACK WITHOUT SUCCESS. IT WAS REQUIRED TO TOW THE CAR HOME AND THEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC. PRIOR THIS INCIDENT THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS WARNINGS OR SIGNS. UPDATE: TODAY RECEIVED COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT DIAGNOSTIC TEST CONFIRMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE HYBRID SYSTEM INVERTER MODULE AND THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Steering, Oct 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FIRST SET OF TIRES AT 28,000 MILES AND NEEDED TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN AT 55,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE AN ALL WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT END STEERING WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR REMEDIED THE STEERING FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ABNORMALLY VEER TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Exterior lighting, Oct 10, 2012
I WAS NOTIFIED MY RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT WAS OUT EARLY IN JULY, 2011. I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED AND WAS INFORMED THAT A "MODULE" NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THESE WERE 'HIGH INTENSITY" LIGHTS. ON JULY 12,2011 THE MODULE WAS ORDERED BY MY MECHANIC AND INSTALLED ON JULY 13, 2012. IN FEB, 2012 MY LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. MY MECHANIC ORDERED A NEW MODULE ON FEB 15, 2012 AND WAS INSTALLED ON MARCH 1, 2012. IN JUNE, 2012 I WAS STOPPED BY POLICE FOR HAVING ONLY ONE HEADLIGHT. AT THAT TIME MY LEFT HEADLIGHT WAS OUT AGAIN (ONLY 3 MONTHS LATER). WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS I NOTICED THAT INTERMITTENTLY MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES THE RIGHT, SOMETIMES THE LEFT, AND SOMETIME BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. IF I SWITCHED FROM AUTO TO ON, BOTH HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN BACK ON FOR ABOUT 5 MINS THEN EITHER ONE OR BOTH WOULD SHUT OFF. IF I SWITCHED FROM ON TO AUTO, THE SAME WOULD HAPPEN FOR A COUPLE MINUTES.I RETURNED TO MY MECHANIC, BUT UPON DRIVING AND KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON HE COULD NOT GET THE SAME THING TO HAPPEN.THAT WAS ON JULY 20, 2012. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE HAD TO REFRAIN FROM USING MY CAR AFTER DARK, BECAUSE FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF. THERE ARE TIMES I HAVE ALL LIGHTS AND THEN ANOTHER DRIVER WILL INFORM ME THAT I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS AT ALL. I AM AWARE THAT THE TOYOTA PRIUS HAD AN ISSUE WITH THIS HAPPENING AND AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AS WELL.THESE LIGHTS AND MODULES ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND HAVING TO REPLACE THEM EVERY 6 MONTHS OR ON A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD SEEMS RIDICULOUS WHILE AFTER REPLACING, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES.THE LACK OF HEADLIGHTS AND NOT KNOWING WHEN THEY GO OUT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND PUTS ME AND MY FAMILY AT RISK FOR INJURY AS WELL AS OTHERS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS A GENERAL PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA CARS WITH THESE TYPE OF LIGHTS OR AN ISOLATED CASE. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Oct 9, 2012
I PURCHASED MY CAMRY USED IN AUGUST 2010 AND A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER OWNING THE CAR, THE DRIVER SIDE SUNVISOR HAD TO BE REMOVED BECAUSE IT FLOPPED DOWN AND WOULD NOT STAY UP WHEN PUT UP. IN JULY 2012, THE EXACT SAME IDENTICAL THING HAPPENED WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND IT'S NOW HANGING DOWN AND WILL NOT GO BACK UP AND STAY. I CAN FEEL IN THE SEEM THAT IT'S BROKEN BUT CANNOT FIX IT. EVERYONE, INCLUDING MYSELF THAT GETS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE HITS THEIR HEADS ON IT SINCE IT'S HANGING DOWN. IT'S DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OF BLOCKING THE VIEWS ESPECIALLY WITH THE DRIVER SIDE...THAT'S WHY WE REMOVED IT COMPLETELY. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE SOMETIME AGO AND ALL THEY SAID WAS THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE ITEMS. RIDICULOUS! I'VE PRICED THE VISORS THRU THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE CAR AND THE PRICE WAS AROUND $100. TOYOTA NEEDS TO REPLACE THEM, I FEEL! *TR