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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Visibility, Seat belts, Apr 7, 2012
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR STARTED TO FALL APART AROUND MARCH 2011, IT BECAME SAFETY ISSUE AS IT FAILED TO STAY IN STOWED POSITION AND WAS ONLY MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT FELL OFF ALTOGETHER. WENT TO DEALER TO BUY REPLACEMENT AT COST OF $121.85. NOW PASSENGER SIDE VISOR IS DOING THE SAME THING AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED SOON. ALSO REAR LAP SEAT BELT IS UNSERVICEABLE DUE TO LOCKED-IN RETRACTED POSITION. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING MORE OIL THAN NORMAL. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE OIL AND NOTICED THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL WAS CHANGED 4,700 MILES PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ADDED ONE QUART OF OIL TO THE VEHICLE AND THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. AN OIL CHANGE WAS PERFORMED HOWEVER, SIX DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO OIL LEAKS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 6, 2012
CAR IS BURNING EXCESSIVE OIL AND PER THE DEALERSHIP, THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. FROM WHAT I SEE ONLINE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 5, 2012
I TOOK THE 2007 CAMRY WITH ABOUT 67,000 MILES TO THE REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE OF A SQUEALING NOISE: THE REAR ROTORS WERE WORN OUT COMPLETELY AND THE REAR BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $459.00. AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. SOMETIMES IT WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT AND IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK TO THE LEFT. ON APRIL 5, I TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALERSHIP WHERE THE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE MACHINED AT A COST OF $85. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE OKAY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 5, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BURN EXCESSIVE OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD CHECK THE OIL LEVEL EVERY ONE THOUSAND MILES AND WOULD HAVE TO ADD ONE QUART OF OIL IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES AT 3,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OF THE LEAK BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 147,000.
Visibility, Apr 3, 2012
CONCERNING THE DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR SUN VISOR; THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE VISOR SEPARATED FROM METAL ARM THAT ATTACHES TO THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE (THE PLASTIC CASING CRACKED). THE VISOR WAS DANGLING FROM THE METAL ATTACHMENT AND OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW, HITTING MY FOREHEAD AS I WOULD BRAKE OR ACCELERATE. HAD TO PULL IT OFF COMPLETELY TO AVOID VISIBILITY OBSTRUCTION, DISTRACTION FROM DRIVING, AND BEING STRICKEN ON MY FOREHEAD! *TR
Visibility, Apr 2, 2012
DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR HAS BROKEN AND IS HANGING IN THE LINE OF VISION. THIS IS CAUSING AN OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW FOR THE DRIVER WHETHER IN THE FORWARD FACING POSITION OR ROTATED TO THE LEFT SIDE WHERE IT BLOCKS THE DRIVER'S VISION TO THE LEFT. THE VISOR WAS NOT BEING MISHANDLED WHEN IT BROKE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE PROPERLY AND CAUSES PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING AND TRYING TO DEAL WITH THE VISOR IN ORDER TO IMPROVE VISIBILITY OF THE ROAD. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2007 CAMRY YET TOYOTA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE VISORS. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Visibility, Apr 1, 2012
THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR HAS DROPPED ON BOTH OF OUR 2007 CAMRY'S THAT WE OWN. ONE IS SO BAD THAT WE REMOVED IT BECAUSE YOU CAN'T SEE WITH IT DOWN. HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE DRIVING EAST OR WEST YOU ARE BLINDED BY THE SUN. THE OTHER CAR IS JUST AS BAD BECAUSE THE VISOR WON'T STAY UP. THIS TOO IS A PROBLEM FOR DRIVER SAFETY AND FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS!!! THIS ISN'T A COINCIDENCE THAT OUT OF ALL CAMRY'S SOLD THAT WE GOT THE TWO WHERE THE VISORS FAILED. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL!! WHY SHOULD THE OWNER BE HELD TO PAYING FOR THIS EXPENSE WHEN IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT? *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 28, 2012
ON FOUR OCCASIONS WHEN BRAKING IN CITY TRAFFIC, THE BRAKE SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE FAILED AND BRAKING WAS LOST. ON TWO OF THE OCCASIONS I HAD TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE SHOULDER TO AVOID COLLISION WITH THE MOTORIST IN FRONT OF ME AND APPLY VERY HEAVY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES TO HALT THE VEHICLE OVER A MUCH LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE THAN NORMAL. CONDITIONS WERE: DRY ROAD, NO BUMPS OR DEBRIS ON THE ROAD, STOP AND GO CITY TRAFFIC, GENTLE BRAKING PRESSURE ON PEDDLE WHEN INITIALLY TRYING TO STOP. VEHICLE IS WELL MAINTAINED BY THE DEALERSHIP. INDICATORS: BIG RED BRAKES INDICATOR LIT UP, ABS LIGHT CAME ON, CHECK VSC SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON, ANTI SKID LIGHT CAME ON, TRIANGLE WITH (!) LIGHT CAME ON, ORANGE CIRCLE WITH (!) LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO UPDATED THE COMPUTER AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ME. WITHIN THREE DAYS OF RECEIVING THE VEHICLE BACK, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN WITH THE SAME ABOVE CONDITIONS AND INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REMAINS THERE PRESENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP ASSERTS THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIND ANY FAULT CODES OR REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM AND ARE UNAUTHORIZED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS WITHOUT PROVING A PROBLEM EXISTS. I CONTACTED TOYOTA USA AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO THEM AND AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS A RECORD OF THE SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THEM WITH THIS BRAKE FAILURE. I AM TERRIFIED OF AND WILL NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE NOW UNLESS A PROBLEM IS FOUND AND CORRECTED. CAN YOU PROVIDE ASSISTANCE OR ADVISE ON WHAT CAN BE DONE TO FORCE TOYOTA TO REPLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE? I NOTE I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WHO HAS REPORTED THIS FAILURE. I AM STUCK WITH A VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY THAT IS A DEATH TRAP AND UNDER GOOD CONSCIENCE CAN NOT BE SOLD TO ANOTHER PERSON.
Visibility, Mar 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR DETACHED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR DETACHED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Visibility, Mar 23, 2012
THE SUN VISOR STARTED FLOPPING DOWN WHEN I WAS DRIVING. IT WOULD NOT STAY UP. I USED A STRAIGHT PIN TO HELP HOLD IT UP OUT OF WAY SO THAT I COULD DRIVE, BUT NEEDED IT WHEN FACING THE SUN TO BLOCK OUT THE SUN'S RAYS. *TR
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility, Mar 22, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR STRUTS WERE LEAKING. IN ADDITION, THE SUN VISORS WOULD NOT REMAIN UPRIGHT AND WAS IMPAIRING THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE STRUTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT FAILED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 04/19/12*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BRAKES WOULD SQUEAL WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. THE DEALER FOUND THE FRONT ROTORS WERE GLAZED. UPDATED 04/25/12
Visibility, Mar 22, 2012
THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR NO LONGER STAYS IN THE UP OURT OF THE WAY POSITION. THE VISOR NOW FLOPS DOWN AND DOES NOT STAY UP CAUSING A EMPAIRMENT OF YOUR VISION. IF PUSHED TO THE SIDE WINDOW IT IS STILL DOWN BLOCKING MY SIDE VISION. THIS IS A VERY COMMON COMPAINT FROM MANY TOYOTA CAMRY OWNERS. *TR
Power train, Mar 21, 2012
I WAS DRIVING ALONG AT ABOUT 40MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS NO POWER GOING TO THE WHEELS. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT NO POWER WAS GOING TO THE WHEELS. LUCKILY, I WAS ON A CITY STREET AND I WAS ABLE TO COAST AROUND A CORNER. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND CAUGHT MY BREATH, AND THEN WHEN I PUT IT IN GEAR IT RAN OKAY. THE NEXT DAY, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN--LOSS OF POWER--COASTING TO A STOP. I DOUBLE CHECKED AND THE CAR WAS IN FACT IN DRIVE--BUT NO POWER TO THE WHEELS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE HYBRID ECM (WHICH THEY HAVE RETAINED) AND THE PARK/NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH. (WHICH I HAVE). *TR *JS
Visibility, Mar 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUNVISOR WILL NOT REMAIN IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND CONTINUED TO FALL, OBSTRUCTING THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SUNVISOR WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
Visibility, Mar 19, 2012
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE AND WILL NOT GO BACK UP. THIS INHIBITS MY ABILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY ESPECIALLY IN BRIGHT AND LOW LIGHT SITUATIONS AS WELL AS IN GENERAL BECAUSE IT OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW. TOYOTA WILL NOT FIX IT UNLESS I PAY $150! *JS
Electrical system, Mar 15, 2012, fire
WHILE DRIVING CAR, SMOKE AND HEAT STARTED COMING FROM UNDER DRIVERS SEAT,FRONT DASH, AND DRIVERS DOOR.THE VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT FIRE SO I PULLED OVER AND CALLED 911 AND FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED AND PUT OUT FIRE IN FRONT COMPARTMENT OF CAR . *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 12, 2012
DURING THE LAST 2 OR 3 OIL CHANGES THE SHOP I WAS AT NOTED THAT THE CAR WAS LOW ON OIL WHEN IT CAME IT. I'VE ALWAYS MADE SURE THEY FILLED IT TO THE TOP AND WHILE CHECKING IT RECENTLY IN BETWEEN CHANGES (2K BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE WAS DUE) THE DIPSTICK WAS ONLY SHOWING OIL AT THE HALFWAY MARKS BETWEEN THE TWO DOTS ON THE STICK. I ALSO NOTICED THAT DURING HARD ACCELERATION ON THE HIGHWAY SMOKE IS COMING OUT OF THE TAILPIPE. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE LEAKS AND THE CAR HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT TO JOIN THE GROWING NUMBER OF CAMRY OWNERS THAT ARE HAVING THIS OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. A CAR WITH LESS THAN 100K MILES SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. AND THE FACT THAT TOYOTA STATES THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR SOME OIL TO BE BURNED IN BETWEEN CHANGES DOES NOT SIT WELL WITH ME. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND TOYOTA NEEDS TO STEP UP AND FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR
Electrical system, Mar 9, 2012
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW OF ANY FIRES SO FAR REPORTED, THAT HAVE OCCURRED SPONTANEOUSLY OR ONLY WHEN THE WINDOW SWITCH WAS IN OPERATION OR HAD BEEN USED SHORTLY BEFORE THE FIRE *TGW
Visibility, Mar 8, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A SMOKE ODOR CAME FROM THE WINDOW CONTROL PANEL. THE CONTACT THEN POURED WATER OVER THE CONTROL PANEL TO STOP THE PANEL FROM IGNITING INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 148,996.
Power train, Mar 8, 2012
CAR WILL HESITATE FOR NEARLY 3 SECONDS WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR HARD TO ENTER A FREEWAY FROM 30-40MPH ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP. DOES NOT REPEAT ITSELF AS THE CAR HAS TO BE UNDER A CERTAIN LOAD, THROTTLE POSITION, AND SPEED. THE RANDOMNESS OF THE ISSUE WILL LEAVE YOU STARTLED AND CRINGING IN FEAR OF A NEAR MISS. ENGINE SEEMS TO STALL THEN TRANSMISSION WILL FINALLY DROP DOWN ONE GEAR WHICH IS NOT ENOUGH TO BRING THE ENGINE RPM UP. THEN AT THE LAST MOMENT, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS AND THE MOTOR COMES ALIVE. HAPPENS SOMETIMES WHEN PASSING. ALL OTHER TIMES IT IS OK. THIS IS GOING TO GET SOMEONE KILLED. TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IS USELESS AS THEY DENY, DENY, DENY AND STATE THEY CAN'T REPLICATE. IT IS A DEFINITE SOFTWARE ISSUE BETWEEN THE ENGINE ECU AND THE TRANSMISSION ECU. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A 268BHP V6 ENGINE IF YOU CAN NOT UTILIZE THAT POWER WHEN NEEDED? *TR
Electrical system, Mar 7, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CONTROL PANEL CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER WERE ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 118,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Mar 7, 2012, fire
ON 12/26/11, I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ALONG WITH THREE PASSENGERS AND BEGAN TO SEE BLACK SMOKE THROUGHOUT THE CAR. I DETERMINED THAT THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE MASTER CONTROL PANEL ON THE DOOR. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE SMOKE IMMEDIATELY TURNED INTO FLAMES, WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY AND COMPLETE PANIC. LUCKILY, I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD ALL PASSENGERS IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE FLAMES CAUGHT THE LEFT SIDE OF MY ARM AND STARTED TO BURN MY COAT. DURING THIS ORDEAL, I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IMMEDIATELY DROPPED UNEXPECTEDLY. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE THE FLAMES QUICKLY INCREASED AND BEGAN SHOOTING INTO THE AIR UNCONTROLLABLY. ON INSTINCT, I DECIDED TO LEAVE THE CAR DOOR OPEN FACING THE STREET AS I WAS FEARFUL TO CLOSE THE DOOR, WHICH WOULD FURTHER EXACERBATE THE FIRE. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE A PIECE OF CLOTHING FROM THE TRUNK OF THE CAR AND USED IT TO PUT OUT THE FIRE WHILE SUSTAINING A BURN ON HIS HAND. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911 AS THEY DISPATCHED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE SCENE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND INDICATED THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. OVERALL, IT WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE FOR MYSELF AND FAMILY MEMBERS AS I STRONGLY FEEL THAT NO ONE HAS A CLEAR EXPLANATION AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AND FAILS TO ENSURE MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AND WELL BEING. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED MY INSURANCE AGENT, THE DEALERSHIP AND EXPLAINED THE INCIDENT IN DETAIL ALONG WITH FILING A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED AND FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE TAKEN. THIS INCIDENT FORTUNATELY DID NOT LEAD TO ANY SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURIES, HOWEVER THE EMOTIONAL TRAUMA AND DISTRESS CAUSED BY THE ORDEAL IS LONG-LASTING. *TR UPDATED 07/24/12
Electrical system, Mar 6, 2012, fire
AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND DRIVING THE DRIVER SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. WITHIN SECONDS SMOKE WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW CONTROLS. PRIOR TO PUTTING THE CAR IN DRIVE THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS DOWN. THE REAR WINDOW SWITCH WOULD NOT MOVE. THE DRIVER PULLED THE CAR OVER AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE SMOKE STOPPED COMING OUT OF THE WINDOW SWITCH. THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALER APPROXIMATELY 1-1/2 TO 2 MILES DOWN THE ROAD WHERE THEY ASSESSED THE PROBLEM AND DETERMINED THAT THE WINDOW SWITCH WAS BURNED OUT. THEY UNPLUGGED THE SWITCH AND ORDERED A NEW ONE WHICH WAS REPLACED ON 3/6/12. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 6, 2012
I HAVE 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION 1QT EVERY 1000MLS. *TR