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, Jul 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS WOULD NOT REMAIN SECURE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE ONLY THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 8/6/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL.
Visibility/wiper, Jul 10, 2012
THE DRIVERS SUNVISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. IT DROPS DOWN AND OBSTRUCTS YOUR VISION . THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Visibility, Jul 8, 2012
MY TOYOTA CAMRY 2007 HAS DEFECTED THE VISOR WON'T STAY UP IF FLOPS DOWN AND IS DIFFICULT TO SEE TO DRIVE. IT CAN'T BE MOVED TO THE SIDE EITHER, AS IT IS BROKEN AT THE TOP. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, A LOT OF TOYOTA OWNERS HAS THIS SAME PROBLEM. TOYOTA SHOULD BE HAS RECALL THIS DEFECTIVE PART REPLACEMENT. *TR
Visibility, Jul 8, 2012
SUN VISOR HAS BROKEN AND DROPS DOWN TO BLOCK DRIVERS VIEW. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON BOTH SIDES, THOUGH NOT SIMULTANEOUSLY. VISOR MUST BE HELD IN OUT OF THE WAY POSITION UNTIL SOMETHING SUCH AS TAPE CAN BE FIXED TO HOLD IT UP. GIVEN THE SUDDENNESS OF THE INCIDENT, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VIEW AT A CRITICAL TIME. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 6, 2012, fire
I STARTED MY CAR AND STARTED TO DRIVE DOWN THE STREET. I JUST STARTED WHEN SMOKE CAME FROM DASH AND LEFT DOOR AND FIRE STARTED IN THE LEFT DOOR. MY ARM WAS BURNED. MY EMPLOYER CHECKED INTERNET. MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 6, 2012
VISOR ON DRIVERS SIDE FELL DOWN BLOCKING A FORWARD VIEW. *TR
Visibility, Jul 5, 2012
DRIVER'S SUNVISOR BROKE AND HUNG DOWN BLOCKING MY VISION WHILE DRIVING. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. *TR
Structure, Jul 5, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MELTING OCCURRED WHERE THE DASHBOARD MADE CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PORTION OF THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE AIR BAG WAS COMPROMISED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PORTIONS OF THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,101.
Visibility, Jul 3, 2012
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FALLS DOWN AND WILL NOT STAY UP. THIS CREATES A VISABILITY PROBLEM WHEN I AM DRIVING. *JS
Service brakes, Jul 3, 2012
CAR PURCHASED NEW ON 5/9/2007. ONLY 30,800 MILES & HAD THE OIL CHANGED. THE CAR WAS SQUEALING. MECH. DETERMINED THE LEFT REAR INSIDE BRAKE PAD WAS ALMOST GONE!! FRONT PADS/ROTORS FINE. THIS IS A CASE OF PREMATURE REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR THAT TOYOTA IS AWARE OF. THEY ISSUED A TSB. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL & ALL WORK DONE SHOULD BE COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE!! NOW I HAVE TO PAY $250.00 TO HAVE THE ENTIRE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FIXED=2 ROTORS TURNED, 4 DISC BRAKE PADS, & LABOR. TOYOTA IS COMPLETELY AT FAULT. *JS
Visibility, Jul 2, 2012
THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT STAY UP. THIS IS A DRIVING HAZARD AS IT BLOCKS THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. *JS
Engine, Jul 1, 2012
MY SON DROVE THE CAR ON HIGHWAY ABOUT 10 MINUTES AT 10PM AND HE SAW THE ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE CAN WAS A LITTLE BIT SHAKING. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES, THE CAR SPEED SLOWED DOWN QUICKLY AND THERE WERE SMOKE FROM FRONT HOOD. HE PULLED THE CAR BY SHOULDER, THEN CAR WAS TOTALLY DEAD. THE MECHANIC TECHNICIAN GAVE A REPORT AFTER CHECKING THE CAR THAT "WATERPUMP FAILED AND ENGINE RAN TOO LONG WITHOUT COOLANT AND MELTED ENGINE". WHAT A SHAME THE TOYOTA CAR QUALITY IT IS AS I WAS ALWAYS REGULARLY MAINTAINED MY CAR BY TOYOTA DEALER. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VISOR CONTINUED FALLING AND WOULD NOT REMAIN CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Visibility, Jun 28, 2012
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL OFF IT'S CLIP AND OBSCURED MY VISIBILITY. UNDERSTAND COMMON PROBLEM WIITH THE CAMRY. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jun 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT REMAIN CLOSED AND CONTINUALLY FELL DOWN, OBSTRUCTING THE CONTACT'S VISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE VISOR WOULD ALSO FALL DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Jun 27, 2012
OUR DRIVERSIDE SUNVISOR STARTED DROOPING AND THE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING! *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jun 27, 2012
THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE WON'T STAY UP IF FLOPS DOWN AND IS DIFFICULT TO SEE TO DRIVE. IT FLOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND I HAD TO SLOW DOWN PUSH IT TO SIDE WAYS AND CONTINUE DRIVING AND LATER NEED TO REMOVE IT COMPLETELY TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE PIECE THAT GOES INTO THE SUNVISOR ITSELF THAT HOLDS THE VISOR UP IS BROKEN. IT LOOKS TO HAVE COME OUT OF ITS "SLOT". THE METAL BRACKET WITHIN VISOR BROKE THE PLASTIC SLOT THAT HOLDS THE BRACKET. *TR
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 26, 2012
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STRUTS REPAIRS *TGW WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECK-UP, HE WAS INFORMED THE STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THE STRUTS ALONG WITH THE ALIGNMENT OF THE STRUTS WAS $1100. THE CONSUMER FOR OVER THREE YEARS ABOUT THE BRAKES SQUEAKING CONSTANTLY AND HOW BUMPY THE DRIVE WAS. *JB
Structure, Wheels, Service brakes, Jun 25, 2012, crash
WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN TO TAKE AN EXIT TO RAMP, I APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND TAKE THE CURVE BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WHILE CONTROLLING IT I PRESSED ON EMERGENCY BRAKES AND BROUGHT CAR TO SUDDEN STOP BUT ALSO HIT THE CURVE ON THE SIDE OF THE HWY. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH TOYOTA AND HAD HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE. *TR
Visibility, Jun 25, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR FELL DOWN AND BLOCKED HER FIELD OF VISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WAS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY FOR THE VISOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 08/07/12*LJ
Visibility, Structure, Jun 24, 2012
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE. THE ARM THAT GOES INTO THE SUN VISOR CAME OUT OF THE SUN VISOR. IT SEEMS THAT IT BROKE THE PLASTIC INSIDE THE VISOR THAT HOLDS IT IN PLACE. THIS CAUSED THE VISOR TO KEEP FALLING AND NOT STAY IN PLACE. IT CREATED A HAZARD SO I COMPLETELY REMOVED THE VISOR. THE TAB ON THE BAR THAT ALLOWS THE VISOR TO SNAP INTO PLACE HAS BECOME VERY STIFF TO WHERE IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ROTATE AROUND. THE STIFFNESS OF THE ARM SEEMS TO BE WHAT PROBABLY BROKE THE PLASTIC. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jun 22, 2012
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE. THE VISOR WON'T STAY UP. IT FLOPS DOWN AND IS DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING. E.G. THE UPPER HALF OF MY VISIBILITY IS GONE. IT CAN'T BE MOVED TO THE SIDE EITHER, AS IT IS BROKEN AT THE TOP. AFTER 5 DAYS OF DRIVING WITH THE BROKEN SUN VISOR, I ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN TODAY DUE TO THE LIMITED VISIBILITY. TOYOTA DEALER CHARGES $160 TOTAL TO REPLACE IT. I TAKE CARE OF MY CAR WELL. I READ COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER CAMRY OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. IT'S HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THIS IS A DEFECT. TOYOTA DEALER CHARGES $160 TOTAL TO REPLACE IT. *TT
Electrical system, Jun 22, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ELECTRONIC BURNING SMELL EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CONFIRMED A SHORTAGE IN THE DOOR PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 88,500.
Electrical system, Jun 21, 2012
UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A SMELL SIMILAR TO THAT OF WHAT ONE WOULD EXPECT FROM AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO THE NEAREST DEALER FOR SERVICE. ANYTHING RELATED TO AUDIO NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE AUDIO FROM THE NAVIGATION UNIT, AM, FM, CD, SATELLITE RADIO, AUX AND BLUETOOTH WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. I WAS INFORMED WHAT HAPPENED WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WHERE THE SPRING ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE TRUNK POPS OUT OF PLACE, TOUCHES THE BACK SPEAKER AND CREATES A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT. THE FUSE IN THE CIRCUIT BLEW BUT THE CURRENT KEPT GOING. I WAS TOLD THIS DESTROYED THE ENTIRE AUDIO SYSTEM AND IT WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $2000 TO REPLACE. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS, HOWEVER, IT IS AND HAS BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE. I BELIEVE THAT BECAUSE THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT WAS KNOWN TO EXIST, AND NOTHING WAS EVER MENTIONED ABOUT IT OR DONE ABOUT IT TO CORRECT IT, TOYOTA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRING THE DAMAGE THAT WAS CAUSED. THE ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL VERY EASILY COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE HAD I NOT TAKEN IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONS. *TT UPDATED 08/21/12
Engine, Jun 21, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING ROUTINE INSPECTION AND AN OIL CHANGE, MORE THAN HALF OF THE OIL LEVEL WAS CONSUMED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ADDED ONE QUART OF OIL TO THE VEHICLE AND TWO WEEKS LATER THE OIL WAS LESS THAN HALF FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING A NORMAL AMOUNT OF OIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 121,000.