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 18, 2011
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUN VISORS DO NOT STAY IN PLACE WHEN NOT IN USE. THE HAZARD IS THAT WHEN A PERSON ENTERS THE CAR, THE SUN VISOR HITS HIS OR HER HEAD IF THEY ARE NOT CAREFUL. ALSO, BECAUSE THE SUN VISOR IS LOWER THAN MOST NORMAL SUN VISORS, IT BLOCKS THE DRIVER'S VIEW SOMEWHAT. I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND I'VE HAD TROUBLE EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW IN 2007. TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE, I HAVE TIED THE SUN VISOR WITH DUCT TAPE, AND CONNECTED IT TO THE TOP HANDLE AND THE EYE GLASS TRAY (AT THE TOP MIDDLE OF THE CAR CABIN). IF I HAVE TO USE THE VISOR FOR SUN, IT CONSTANTLY SWINGS AND IS A DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. THEREFORE, I WEAR SUNGLASSES FOR THIS DEFECT. *KB
Visibility, Jul 17, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY AND THE SUN VISORS HAVE BEEN SAGGING WHEN IN THE STOWED POSITION FOR A YEAR OR MORE. TODAY, THE DRIVERS-SIDE VISOR HAS DECIDED TO FALL INTO MY FIELD OF VISION WHILE DRIVING. I TRIED TO STOW THE VISOR, BUT IT WILL NO LONGER STAY PUT. I HAD TO REMOVE THE VISOR FROM THE ROOF. AS OF YET, I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AS IT IS A SUNDAY. I WILL CONTACT TOYOTA TOMORROW AND SEE WHAT IT WILL COST ME. I HAVE READ MANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND THAT IS WHAT LET ME TO YOUR SITE. *TR
Visibility, Jul 15, 2011
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP, THE DRIVER CAN BECOME BLINDED WHEN THE VISOR BECOMES LOOSE AND IT CANNOT BE PUSHED BACK UP TO LIE FLUSH WITH THE ROOF. IT ALSO CANNOT BE MOVED TO THE SIDE.
Other or unspecified, Jul 15, 2011
THE PASSENGER SUN VISOR DOES NOT WORK.
Power train, Jul 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE BEFORE JERKING INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT PERFORM ANY REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS INTENDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,087.
Other or unspecified, Jul 13, 2011
THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR IS BROKEN WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE ARM/BRACKET. IT DOESN'T WANT TO STAY UP. EITHER WAY I TRY TO PUSH IT (BACKWARDS OR UPWARD), IT FALLS BACK DOWN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT IS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE RED LIGHTS UNLESS YOU STRAIN TO PEER UNDERNEATH THE VISOR. PLEASE HELP!
Visibility, Jul 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR FAILED, AS A RESULT IT CONTINUED TO FALL DOWN BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Visibility, Jul 12, 2011
DRIVERS SIDE SUNVISOR FAILURE. *TT
Exterior lighting, Jul 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY FAILED. THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WERE THEN ENGAGED IN ORDER TO ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY. MOMENTS LATER, THE SIMILAR FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE BOTH HIGH BEAM BULBS AND THE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED, AT DIFFERENT TIMES. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ALL FOUR HEADLIGHT BULBS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AND POSSIBLY, THE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 40,000.
Visibility, Jul 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT REMAIN IN AN UPWARD STATIONARY POSITION. THE SUN VISOR WAS FRACTURED ALONG THE SEAM WHICH WAS LOCATED NEAR THE SUPPORT BRACKET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE SAFETY CONCERN WITH THE SUN VISOR OBSTRUCTING THE VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,400. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Jul 11, 2011
DRIVER'S VISOR JUST BROKE, FLOPPING DOWN IN FRONT OF MY SON'S LINE OF VISION WHILE HE WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT.
Suspension, Jul 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WOULD SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED AND STATED THAT ALL FOUR STRUTS AND STRUT RODS BOTH FRONT AND REAR WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 48,000.
Visibility, Jul 10, 2011
THIS HAS BEEN AND ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, BUT IN JANUARY THE SUN VISOR ONTHE PASSENGER SIDE COMPLETELY FELL DOWN AND BLOCKS MY VIEW. I CAN NOT GET THE VISOR TO RETURN TO THE UP POSITION. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND OUT HOW TO FIX IT, BUT TO NO AVAIL SHORT OF PURCHASING A NEW VISOR AND HAVING IT INSTALLED. I HAVE OWNED TOYOTAS SINCE 1981 AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY OF THE OTHER VEHICLES NO MATTER HOW OLD. THIS ONE MYSTERIOUSLY FAILED COMPLETELY AROUND 55K MILES. *TR
Visibility, Jul 10, 2011
2007 CAMRY - SUN VISOR JUST ABRUPTLY COMES OUT OF THE HOLDER - NO CRASH OR ABUSE .... WILL NOT STAY UP THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS I CAN NOT CONTROL THE VISOR FOR SUN AND TO SEE THE ROAD. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 9, 2011
@79K MILES, OIL LIGHT CAME ON. ADDED 1.5 QTS OF OIL. TOOK CAR IN FOR 80K SERVICE (ALL SERVICE UP TO DATE). TOLD DEALER OF LOW OIL PROBLEM. DEALER ADVISED 05/31/2011 DRIVEABILITY; CUSTOMER STATES THAT OIL LIGHT CAME ON DASH ABOUT 500 MILES AGO ADDED 1 QUART OF OIL SAW A CLOUD OF SMOKE FROM EXHAUST ..NOTE ADVISED CUSTOMER THAT TECH DID FIND OIL LOW PERFORMED OIL CHANGE AND MARKED DIP STICK ADDED DYE TO OIL ADVISED CUSTOMER TO RETURN WITH IN 500 MILES TO SEE IF ANY DYE RESIDUE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE E. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER @ ABOUT 700 MILES AND DEALER ADVISED 06/30/2011 ENGINE MINOR. CUSTOMER STATES THAT ENGINE WAS BURNING OIL WE TOPPED OFF OIL AND ADDED DYE CHECK AND ADVISE, AS PERTOM SINICA THAT AS PER TOYOTA SPEC IS EVERY CAR IS ALLOWED TO USE 1QT OF OIL IN 1200 MILES. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS GIVEN A CASE #, TOYOTA SENT CASE BACK TO DEALER, DEALER CALLED ME TO TELL ME THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE CAR IS RUNNING WITHIN SPECS. TOYOTA IN MY OPINION IS HIDING BEHIND THEIR 2007 CAMRY OWNERS MANUAL IN WHICH THEY TOLD ME TO CHECK. I READ THE OIL CONSUMPTION PAGE (PG 291) OF THE MANUAL AND IT ALSO STATES" A NEW ENGINE CONSUMES MORE OIL, SINCE ITS PISTONS, PISTON RINGS AND CYLINDER WALLS HAVE NOT BECOME CONDITIONED". TO ME THAT SAYS THERE IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE I AM BURNING MORE OIL AS THE CAR GETS OLDER. I OWN ANOTHER TOYOTA (2010). JUST TRADED IN A 2002 CAMRY WITH 203,000 MILES (NEVER HAD TO ADD A DROP OF OIL) AND OWNED A 1986 TOYOTA SUPRA DIED @ 246K MILES NEVER ADDED A DROP OF OIL. ONE OTHER THING THE 2007 CAMRY IS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY NOT THAT IT HELPS THIS PROBLEM. I AM WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO GET BACK TO ME AGAIN.
Visibility, Jul 7, 2011
SUN VISOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE HAS MALFUNCTIONED, WILL NO LONGER GO IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION AND WAS HANGING DOWN TO THE POINT OF BLOCKING VISION. VISOR HAD TO BE REMOVED TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE CAR. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jul 7, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 CAMRY SE MY VISOR FELL OFF HIT MY HEAD AND I ALMOST HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION. *TR
Visibility, Jul 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE SUN VISOR DOES NOT RETURN TO IT'S PROPER POSITION WHEN NOT IN USE AND IMPAIRED HER VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHO STATED THE SUN VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE SUN VISOR WAS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 8/29/11 *CN UPDATED 09/28/11*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 7, 2011
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4CL HIGH OIL BURNING RATE - CAR ENGINE WAS MAKING LOUD. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAD ALMOST NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. DAMAGE WAS DONE TO VARIOUS PARTS INCLUDING CRANK SHAFT, WATER PUMP. *TR
Visibility, Jul 7, 2011
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FAILURE - TOYOTA CAMRY 2007 - DRIVING ALONG AND THE VISOR JUST FLOPPED DOWN IMPEDING DRIVERS' VIEW OF THE ROAD! - INTERNAL MECHANISM BROKE - VISOR STAYS HANGING DOWN, DRIVER HAS TO HOLD IT UP UNTIL AT DESTINATION - HAVE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF SAME - WITH LITTLE COOPERATION FROM TOYOTA IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE - THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL - IT IS A DEFECTIVE COMPONENT AND IS A SAFETY CONCERN! *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE SPEEDOMETER, AIR CONDITIONER, AND THE BRAKES ALL MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. HE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SECOND DEALER WHO STATED THE BRAKE ACTUATOR HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
Visibility, Jul 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR FLIPPED DOWNWARD AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACTS VISION. THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD THE VISOR UP WITH HIS HAND TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE SUN VISOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP RON MORACCO. UPDATED 09/01/2011 *LN
Visibility, Jul 1, 2011
IN APRIL 2011, THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR ON MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY FELL DOWN ALL BY ITSELF. IT WAS TAPED TO THE ROOF OF THE CAR SINCE GETTING INTO THE SHOP WAS NOT AN OPTION AT THAT TIME. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE PASSENGER'S SUN VISOR FELL DOWN ALL BY ITSELF (IT TOO WAS TAPED TO THE ROOF OF THE CAR). THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THAT WE HAVE OUR MECHANIC WORK DONE AT AND THE SERVICE PERSON SAID THAT WE SHOULD CALL TOYOTA'S HOME OFFICE. THIS SAFETY ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE TOYOTA HOME OFFICE (CASE # WAS ASSIGNED) BUT THEY SEEMED UNCONCERNED ABOUT THE ISSUE. I EVEN MENTIONED TO THEM THAT CHECKS ON THE INTERNET REVEALED NUMEROUS PEOPLE REPORTING THIS SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY CONCERN AS VISIBILITY PROBLEMS EXIST WHEN THESE VISORS FALL DOWN. *TR
Visibility, Jul 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR EXECPECTEDLY FLIPS DOWNWARD DUE TO A PIECE OF BROKEN PLASTIC. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 31,000.
Visibility, Jun 28, 2011
2007 CAMRY; DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FALLS DOWN INTO LINE OF SIGHT AND WILL NOT STAY OUT OF THE WAY. THIS OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW WHEN DRIVING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. IT WILL NOT STAY UP OUT OF THE WAY. LOOKS LIKE THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT IS TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE PART. *TR