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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative owner complaints
3,615 reports, newest first.
Engine, Jul 30, 2012
I HAD MY OIL CHANGED ABOUT 5,000 MILES PREVIOUSLY TO A MOMENT WHEN MY OIL LIGHT CAME ON BARELY, AND THEN FLASHED BACK OFF. I DECIDED TO CHECK IT, JUST IN CASE, AND FOUND THAT I WAS TOTALLY WITHOUT OIL. I WENT TO TOYOTA AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS SIMPLY BECAUSE I HAD WAITED LONGER THAN SIX MONTHS TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE. I GOT THE OIL CHANGE, AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THEY THEN BEGAN AN "OIL CONSUMPTION CHECK" WHERE I BRING THE CAR IN EVERY 1000 MILES TO SEE IF IT HAS CONSUMED TOO MUCH OIL. AT THIS POINT IN MY OIL CONSUMPTION CHECK, AFTER ABOUT 3000 MILES, I'VE BURNED ABOUT 1.5 QUARTS OIL, ACCORDING TO THEM. THE CAR NOW HAS ABOUT 45K ON IT, AND I SAY IT SHOULDN'T BE BURNING SO MUCH OIL. THE CAR ALSO DOESN'T START AS RESPONSIVELY AS IT OUGHT TO. THE OIL ALSO LOOKS VERY DIRTY. TOYOTA CONTINUES TO TELL ME THIS IS NORMAL, BUT MANY CUSTOMERS ARE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES I'VE NOTICED IN ONLINE FORUMS, ETC., AND I SUSPECT TOYOTA IS AVOIDING TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR AN ENGINE PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 30, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD NOT REMAIN UPRIGHT IN ITS HOUSING. THE SUN VISOR WAS OBSTRUCTING THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Visibility/wiper, Jul 28, 2012
SUN VISOR WAS FINE, AND NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING IN MODERATE TRAFFIC THE SUN VISOR JUST FLOPPED DOWN OBSCURING MY VISION. IT WOULD NOT STAY BACK UP. I HAD TO HOLD IT UP WITH ONE HAND AND DRIVE WITH THE OTHER UNTIL I GOT HOME. IT IS NOW TAPED ONTO MY SUNROOF WITH DUCT TAPE. NOT GOOD AT ALL! *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT REMAIN SECURED IN ITS HOUSING. THE VISOR WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FALL, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SUN VISOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,217 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 220,000.
Visibility/wiper, Jul 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED AND IN POSITION WILL DRIVING. THE SUN VISOR WOULD IMPAIR THE CONTACT'S VISION OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,800.
Suspension, Jul 26, 2012
SITTING IN CAR WITH ENGINE OFF WHEN A LOUD BANG NOISE OCCURRED. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BREAKING. I LOST A PIECE OFF THE BOTTOM OF SPRING ABOUT SIX INCHES LONG. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 26, 2012
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IS DROOPING AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED AND ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 26, 2012
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH NOISE FROM ENGINE DUE TO WATER PUMP LEAKING. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE WATER PUMP SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED, WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE. *JB
Engine, Jul 25, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD TWO QUARTS OF OIL LEFT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD TO REPAIR THE RING SETS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Visibility, Jul 20, 2012
I PULLED THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR DOWN TO BLOCK THE SUN AND IT BROKE AND WAS JUST HANGING THERE BY SOME FABRIC. HAD TO QUICKLY PULL OVER INTO THE DITCH TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. NO HAPPY THAT THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ON THIS SINCE I SEE FROM ALL THE BLOGS THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR QUITE SOME TIME. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 20, 2012
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DANGLING. PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL OFF. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT REMAIN SECURE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. THE MALFUNCTION OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VISION WHENEVER DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Electrical system, Jul 19, 2012, fire
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE ON JULY 15, 2012 12:15 PM, DRIVING BACK FROM CHURCH ABOUT 3 MILES FROM HOME, WE NOTICED A HORRIBLE RUBBER BURNING SMELL. AS WE CONTINUE DRIVING NO MORE THAN A MILE, THE VEHICLE DRIVER WINDOW POWER SWITCH STARTED SMOKING; UPON TRYING TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS TO AVOID THE SHOCKING SMELL, THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN. INFANT AND ADULTS STARTED COUGHING PROFUSELY. AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON AND WE TURNED IT OFF WITH NO CHANGE. WINDOWS WERE STUCK AND NOT ABLE TO ROLL DOWN, THE SMELL AND COUGH GOT STRONGER. WE HAD TO PULL OVER TO GET AIR AND HAD THE TODDLER AND YOUNG ADULTS WALK HOME DUE TO THE SMELL. WE TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR ABOUT HALF HOUR TO COOL DOWN WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS. AS SOON AS THE CAR'S IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED ON IT STARTED SMOKING AGAIN, PER THE TOYOTA CAR DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW 5 YEARS AGO; THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND A HEALTH HAZARD. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO TOYOTA CORPORATION ON MONDAY JULY 16, 2012 AND AS OF TODAY THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2012 AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT TOYOTA; THEY RETURNED MY CALL JUST TO INFORM ME THAT MY CASE WAS ESCALATED TO A SUPERVISOR AND THAT I WILL GET A CALL BACK TOMORROW. PER THE TOYOTA DEALER THAT INSPECTED MY VEHICLE, THE ISSUE IS THE MASTER POWER SWITCH. THE DEALER WAS NICE ENOUGH TO WAIVE THE INSPECTION FEE DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE ISSUE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, I NOTICED THAT SOMETIMES THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR DID NOT LOCK UPON SETTING THE ALARM. AS TIME WENT BY IT STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THEN THE SAME DOOR, FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN ON OCCASIONS AND THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT IT ROLLED DOWN BY ITSELF. I ROLLED THE WINDOW UP AND AFTER THE INCIDENT ALL 4 WINDOWS ARE NONFUNCTIONAL. *TR
Service brakes, Jul 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND EXITED THE ROAD TO A SAFE AREA. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE BRAKE BOOSTER BEING DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,400. AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,800.
Visibility, Jul 17, 2012
DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR DANGLES BY THE LEFT SIDE ARM, IMPEDING VISIBILITY. VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN NORMAL, UPRIGHT POSITION NOR IS IT ABLE TO BE MANIPULATED SO IT'S NOT IN MY VIEW. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 17, 2012, fire
I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 5MPH APPROACHING A LEFT TURN LANE WHEN I SMELLED A STRONG BURNING PLASTIC ODOR. I SAW SMOKE ARISING FROM MY DRIVER'S DOOR AND REALIZED IT WAS COMING FROM MY CAR! I COULD SEE THERE WAS A FIRE IN BETWEEN MY DOOR WHEN I LOOKED AT MY DRIVER'S DOOR CONTROL UNIT. I TURNED OFF MY ENGINE AND TURNED ON MY HAZARD LIGHT. I WAITED FOR THE TRAFFIC TO CLEAR BEFORE CROSSING THE STREET WITH MY 9 YR DAUGHTER. I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHICH RESPONDED WITHIN 5 MINUTES. WHEN THEY ARRIVED THE FIRE HAD ALREADY STOPPED SO ONE OF THE FIREMEN DROVE THE CAR TO THE PARKING LOT NEARBY TO CLEAR TRAFFIC. THE BUTTON THAT CONTROLS THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR HAD MELTED FROM THE FIRE. THIS VERY WINDOW STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. BUT SOMEHOW FROM THE FIRE, THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WENT DOWN ON ITS OWN. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE SERVICEMAN INFORMED ME THAT HE'S NEVER HEARD OF SUCH PROBLEMS WITH TOYOTA. I ASKED FOR TOYOTA CORPORATE NUMBER AND CONTACTED THEM. THEY TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT THERE HAVE BEEN 129 CASES OF DOOR FIRES REPORTED TO THEM. AFTER INSPECTING THE DOOR, THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS A SHORT IN THE DOOR CONTROL UNIT. THE COST TO REPLACE THE UNIT IS $545 AND DOOR PANEL IS $800. I'M AWAITING FOR TOYOTA CORPORATE OFFICE TO INSPECT THE DOOR BEFORE GETTING THE DOOR REPAIRED. SO FAR I HAVE TO BE THE PERSON PURSUING THE MATTER. THE DEALERSHIP OFFERS NO HELP. TOYOTA CORPORATE SAID IT WILL TAKE UP TO 30 DAYS TO GIVE ME THE REPORT. I INFORMED THEM THAT IT HAS TO BE FASTER THAN THAT BECAUSE I NEED MY CAR FOR TRANSPORTATION SO THEY SHORTENED THE TIME TO 10 DAYS. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BECAME PARTIALLY DETACHED OBSCURING THE VISION OF THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR DIAGNOSIS FROM THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 129,396.
Steering, Electrical system, Jul 16, 2012
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR DROVE OVER A POT HOLE MOMENTS LATER THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR AND NEARLY RAN INTO A MEDIUM IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" WARNING CAME ON SCREEN, ALONG WITH P/S, BRAKE, ABS. I WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE. TOW TRUCK CAME. THE TOW DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RELEASE THE CAR INTO DRIVE POSITION HOWEVER THE WHEELS WERE NOT TURNING. WHEN WE GOT TO THE DEALERSHIP HE HAD TO FORCE THE STEERING WHEELS TO MOVE THE CAR. DEALERSHIP SAYS A "FUSE" WENT OUT. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE FUSE GOING OUT WAS NOT AS A RESULT OF THE POT HOLE AND THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT THE ISSUE IS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS HAD MY CAR FOR 12 DAYS AND WAS NOT ABLE TO RECREATE "THE FUSE" TO GO OUT. *TR
Visibility, Jul 16, 2012
1.) MY DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR CAME LOOSE AND I TOOK IT TO GET IT REPAIRED. THEY PUT THE VISOR BACK, BUT, THE LIGHTS NEVER WORKED. FEW MONTHS AFTER IT CAME LOOSE AND KEPT BLOCKING MY VIEW, AND I KEPT GETTING HITTING ON MY HEAD WHILE GETTING IN THE CAR. THIS WEEK IT COMPLETELY CAME OFF (FELL) AND NOW I AM BEING BURNT IN THE SUN, SINCE THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NO PROTECTION. I WANT MY VISOR TO BE REPLACED BY TOYOTA, BECAUSE MY CARE WAS NOT THAT OLD WHEN IT FIRST CAME LOOSE. 2.) MY CAR DOES NOT PICKUP SPEED IF THE AC OR HEATING IS ON. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER TO CHECK AND HE SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE, I AM PUMPING GAS, BUT, THE CAR IS GOING NOWHERE. IT STALLS FOR FEW SECONDS AND SOMETIMES, IT JUST FEELS AS IF I AM LOSING CONTROL, AS IF THE CAR IS RUNNING ON IT'S OWN, W/O ME PUMPING GAS, IT PICKS UP SPEED. PS: I AM NEVER BUYING ANOTHER TOYOTA. *TR
Service brakes, Jul 14, 2012
JUST OVER A YEAR AGO, THE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" WARNING STARTED COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY IN MY VEHICLE. IT WOULD GO OFF AGAIN AFTER A COUPLE OF VEHICLE STARTS AND STOPS OVER TIME. THE DEALERSHIP RAN A DIAGNOSTIC, SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE, AND SENT ME ALONG MY WAY. AFTER A FEW MONTHS IT PROGRESSED TO THE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM", THE RED "BRAKE" LIGHT, THE LITTLE YELLOW TRIANGLE WITH THE "!" AND THE STABILITY CONTROL ICON ON STAYING ON ALL THE TIME. AFTER A FEW MORE MONTHS THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES WOULD LOSE POWER WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD START AND THIS WOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD, CONSTANT "BEEP." IT WOULD LAST ABOUT A MINUTE, POWER WOULD RETURN TO THE BRAKES. AFTER A FEW MORE MONTHS THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES STARTED LOSING POWER SEEMINGLY AT RANDOM WHILE I WOULD BE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I CAN STOP OR DECELERATE, BUT I HAVE TO APPLY FAR MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND MY BRAKING DISTANCE IS GREATLY INCREASED. IT'S A THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN NOW, AND THEY ARE CLAIMING THAT THEY HAVE "NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM BEFORE" AND HAVE "NO IDEA HOW TO FIX IT." *TR
Steering, Jul 13, 2012
THE STEERING SHAFT MAKES A POPPING AND CLUNKING NOISE AT LOW SPEEDS. LOOSE STEERING PARTS ARE NEVER GOOD NEWS. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 12, 2012
DRIVER'S SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE, DANGEROUSLY BLOCKING DRIVER'S VISION. ABOUT 7 MONTHS LATER, THE PASSENGERS ALSO BROKE. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS DEFECT THAT CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 12, 2012
THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WILL NOT GO DOWN ALL THE WAY (AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD) AND NEITHER WILL IT STAY UP (AGAINST THE CAR INTERIOR CEILING). WHEN IT FLOPS DOWN IT OBSCURES VISIBILITY INTO THE REARVIEW MIRROR AS WELL AS OUT THE WINDSHIELD. THERE IS NO ANTICIPATING WHEN IT WILL COME DOWN. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT OUT OF THE WAY IS TO PUSH IT AGAINST THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, THUS OBSCURING THAT VIEW AND PROVIDING NO PROTECTION AGAINST THE SUN'S GLARE WHEN NEEDED. I HAVE READ COUNTLESS ACCOUNTS OF THIS SAME SITUATION AMONG OWNERS OF THIS SAME VEHICLE. I HAVE READ THAT SOME PART OF THE VISOR IS DEFECTIVE AND HAS BEEN REDESIGNED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE SITUATION WHICH TOYOTA HAS, IN MY OPINION, ADMITTED THERE IS A PROBLEM. I RESENT HAVING TO SPEND THE MONEY TO REPLACE THIS PART MYSELF BUT I WILL HAVE TO. I HOPE I CAN BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Jul 12, 2012
THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SE HAS BEEN MELTING AND THERE IS A SHINE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD IN THE WINDSHIELD CREATING A VISIBILITY PROBLEM. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW WHEN IT CAME OUT AT MAROON TOYOTA AT WESTON, FL. WHEN I STARTED WITH THE PROBLEM I TOOK IT TO THIS DEALERSHIP AND THE MANAGER SAID MY CAR WAS OUR OF WARRANTY AND COULD DO NOTHING. I ALSO TOOK IT TO HEADQUARTERS TOYOTA IN MIAMI WHERE I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR FOR MAINTENANCE AND I GOT THE SAME REPLY. I CALLED TOYOTA USA AND THE AGENT SAID HE CAN'T DO ANYTHING ELSE EITHER BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD OF THE CAR HAS A WARRANTY OF ONLY 3 YEARS. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE CAR. I NEVER HEARD OF A MELTING DASHBOARD AND MY CAR RIGHT NOW HAS LESS THAN 65K AND THIS STARTED WHEN IT WAS AROUND 50K MILES. PLEASE, CAN YOU HELP? I AM SURE I CANNOT BE THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING. THANK YOU *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 11, 2012
I WAS DRIVING IN CITY IN THE EVENING AND NOTICED THAT THE STREET APPEARED TO DARKEN. THE PASSENGER IN MY CAR TOLD ME TO PULL OVER SO WE COULD CHECK THE HEADLIGHT. THE DRIVER HEADLIGHTS OUT. I WENT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME IT MIGHT BE THE BULB BUT COULDN'T GUARANTEE IT. I COULD TRY IT OUT FOR 160.00. AND IF IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM TO COME BACK AND THEY'D CHECK ELECTRICAL. I WAS NOT FOOLISH ENOUGH TO DO THAT. I TRIED THE LIGHTS AGAIN FOR THE NEXT YEAR AND NOW BOTH LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF AT WILL. AT TIMES I HAVE HAD BOTH GO OFF. IF I TURN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN THEY LIGHTS RETURN ON SOMETIMES. OTHER TIMES I CHANGE THE SETTING AND USE THE OTHER SETTING TO GET BOTH LIGHTS. I'VE BEEN STOPPED BY THE LOCAL POLICE FOR HEADLIGHT OUT. I WILL BE FURIOUS IF I GET A TICKET OR HAVE TO PAY 2 K TO GET THIS FIXED WHEN IT'S A DEFECT FROM THE FACTORY. TOYOTA OWNS THIS! *TR