2008 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Visibility is the leading concern among 1,178 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 109 involved a crash and 17 involved a fire. 71 people were injured.
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
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
Representative owner complaints: visibility
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Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Aug 4, 2015
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BEGAN TO SLOWLY DROP DOWN AND EVENTUALLY FELL COMPLETELY OFF FALLING INTO MY FACE AND ONTO MY LAP. THE VISOR APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN OFF AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS HELD TO THE CAR ITSELF. THERE WAS NO WARNING IT WAS ABOUT TO BREAK COMPLETELY OFF AND FALL ON MY FACE. WHEN TOYOTA WAS CALLED TO CHECK TO SEE IF IT IS A KNOW ISSUE, TOYOTA'S RESPONSE WAS THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE. APPARENTLY THE SUN VISORS ARE DROOPING AND BREAKING ON SELECT MODELS, CAUSING THEN TO FALL OFF. THEY ADVISED MY VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THIS VISOR ISSUE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NOT A RECALL. I ADVISED TOYOTA THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK OFTEN DRIVING IN THE DIRECTION OF DIRECT SUN. NOT HAVING A VISOR IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I NOW AM CONCERNED ABVOUT THIS ISSUE. TOYOTA'S RESPONSE WAS THIS IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THE VEHICLE WARRANTY AND THEY WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR COST. TOYOTA ADVISED IF I WANTED TO HAVE THE ISSUE FIXED, I WOULD NEED TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE AT MY COST. THIS ISSUE IS MORE AROUND SAFETY AND SUPPORTING THE "KNOWN ISSUE." I NOW AM AT RISK OF AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT A WORKING VISOR DUE TO THIS KNOWN ISSUE WHICH TOYOTA THEMSELVES IDENTIFIED.
Visibility/wiper, Jul 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE SUN VISOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY AND ENCOUNTERED THE CONTACTS HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Jul 9, 2015
ON MAY 22, 2015, WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR, THE SUN VISOR WAS DOWN. I TRIED TO PUT IT BACK INTO ITS PROPER PLACE, BUT IT WOULD NOT STAY UP. NO MATTER WHAT I TRIED, IT KEPT FLOPPING DOWN, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW WHEN DRIVING. IF I PUSH IT FORWARD TOWARD THE FRONT WINDOW, I CAN SEE BETTER, BUT STILL I DON'T HAVE MAXIMUM VISIBILITY. IT FLOPS BACK DOWN AT TIMES, TOTALLY BLOCKING MY VIEW OF THE ROAD AND THE REVIEW MIRROR. THIS IS A DEFINITELY SAFETY HAZARD AND IF AUTHORITIES WERE AWARE, I WOULD PROBABLY BE GIVEN A CITATION FOR DRIVING AN UNSAFE CAR. WHEN IT FLOPS DOWN AND OBSTRUCTS VIEW OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, THE ONLY WAY I CAN SEE WHAT IS BEHIND ME IS BY USING THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WHICH TAKES LONGER AND, THEREFORE, COULD EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I FIND THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SUN VISOR PROBLEM, YET TOYOTA CONTINUES TO DENY RESPONSIBILITY. IF THIS IS THE WAY TOYOTA STANDS BEHIND THEIR CARS, I NEED TO RETURN TO NISSAN FOR MY NEXT CAR.
Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Jun 5, 2015
THE SUN VISOR IS BROKEN. IT OCCURRED THROUGH NORMAL USE. THE CARS THAT WERE AFFECTED BY THE 2007 TO 2011 CAMRY. TOYOTA IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT.
Visibility/wiper, Jun 4, 2015
THE PASSENGER SIDE SUNVISOR FLOPS DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW.
Visibility/wiper, May 23, 2015
THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WON'T STAY IN PLACE - IT FALLS DOWN AND TOTALLY OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW OUT OF THE FRONT WINDOW. TOYOTA REFUSES TO FIX THIS SO I NOW HAVE IT TIED UP WITH STRING SO I CAN SEE OUT THE WINDOW. I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG THIS TEMPORARY FIX WILL LAST! THIS IS MY FIRST TOYOTA - I'VE ALWAYS HAD FORDS FOR MANY YEARS (40+) AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER CAR! TOYOTA RECEIVED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS - ESPECIALLY WITH THE 2007 THRU 2011 CAMRY MODELS. THEY SENT US A "ENHANCEMENT WARRANTY" IN 2012. EARLIER THIS YEAR, THE SUN VISOR BEGAN TO SLOWLY DROP ONLY ABOUT AN INCH. LIVING IN MICHIGAN WITH ALL THE ICE AND SNOW AND SINCE THE DEALER IS ABOUT 50 MINUTES AWAY IN GOOD WEATHER, I DECIDED TO BRING MY CAR IN FOR THIS WHEN MY OIL CHANGE WAS DUE, WHICH WAS IN MAY. WHEN I CALLED TO MAKE THE APPOINTMENT I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY AND NO LONGER COVERED BY THE ENHANCED WARRANTY - THAT IT EXPIRED IN JAN 2015. I CALLED THE 800 # AND THEY REFUSED TO COVER IT. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION - WHICH BLOCKS THE FRONT WINDOW VIEW - IT IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD!! THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY CAR IS COMPLETELY DROPPED (WON'T STAY UP AT ALL), WHILE TONS OF OTHERS TOYOTA OWNERS HAVE SAME/SIMILAR PROBLEMS - THEY HAVE EITHER DROPPED OR DROP SUDDENLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, ETC. - IN OTHERS, THEY NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN AND THEIR VIEW IS OBSTRUCTED! TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL!! TOYOTA NEW MOTTO SHOULD BE "MONEY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LIVES" - OR IS THIS ALREADY THEIR MOTTO? PLEASE DON'T LET TOYOTA GET AWAY THIS SERIOUS DEFECT TOO!! SHAME ON TOYOTA AGAIN!!
Visibility, Feb 2, 2015
RE: RECALL POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH THIS VEHICLE IS SHOWING RECALL ITEM NOT TAKEN CARE OF. LONG AGO I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY CONFERENCE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP. THE SHOP KEEPS SAYING THEY ALREADY ADDRESSED THIS RECALL, BUT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS IT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THE SHOP SAYS I CAME IN ON A SELF PAY BASIS AND THEY ALREADY DID MY SAFETY RECALL BUT THE RECORDS SHOW IT WAS NEVER DONE. TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, THEY SHOULD JUST COMPLETE THE SERVICE, OR RE DO IT IF THAT'S THE CASE, (IF IT WAS ALREADY DONE) I HAVE NO IDEA IF ITS SAFE TO DRIVE. IF I TRIED TO SELL THE VEHICLE OR TRADE IT IN ECT...ITS SHOWING THIS SERVICE RECALL WAS NEVER TAKEN CARE OF... *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jan 4, 2015
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK DUE TO DEFECT IN CONVERTIBLE TOPS RUBBING OFF WIRES, KNOWN DEFECT IN MOST ALL CONVERTIBLES IN THIS LINE. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Jan 2, 2015
I PURCHASED THIS 2007 CAR NEW IN LATE 2006. AFTER ABOUT 5 YEARS, THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO GET SHINY AND VERY STICKY. IT APPEARED TO BE MELTING. IF YOU TOUCH IT, IT IS STICKY AND CAN EASILY BE GOUGED. NO AMOUNT OF CLEANING IS ABLE TO RESOLVE THE SHINY, STICKY MESS. DURING THE DAY, THE DASHBOARD HAS SO MUCH GLARE THAT IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT THE WINDSHIELD (CAR HAS A GREY INTERIOR WITH A LIGHT GREY DASH) WITHOUT PUTTING A TOWEL OR DARK SWEATSHIRT ON THE DASH TO COVER THE GLARE. I HAVE NEVER USED ANY CHEMICAL PRODUCT ON THE DASH. NO ARMOR ALL OR OTHER PRODUCTS WERE EVER USED. I LIVE IN SOUTHERN GEORGIA JUST NORTH OF THE FLORIDA BORDER NOW. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, I LIVED IN MASSACHUSETTS. I MOVED TO GEORGIA IN 2008 AND THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 2011-2012. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE GLARE DURING THE DAY SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITING VISIBILITY. TO DATE, TOYOTA DENIES THE PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO ASSIST IN RESOLVING WHAT IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON LINE AND IN VARIOUS INTERNET FORUMS. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Dec 24, 2014
THE DASHBOARD GETS EXTREMELY SOFT AND STICKY WHEN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR GETS HOT (>90 DEGREES) AND CAUSES A BAD GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING. *TR
Other or unspecified, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Visibility/wiper, Dec 8, 2014
MY DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING FOR THE LAST 2 MONTH AND NOW IS A STICKY AND HAS AN AWFUL GLARE THAT IS MAKING DRIVING VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME. THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING UNDER THE SUN. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Nov 22, 2014
THE DASHBOARD HAS MOLTEN AND BECOME SHINY. THE WINDSHIELD REFLECTS LIGHT FROM THE DASHBOARD THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT DUE TO POOR DRIVER'S VISION. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Nov 17, 2014
VEHICLE DASH STARTED MELTING AND BECAME REFLECTIVE. THIS IS HAZARDOUS SITUATION. NOW IT IS A STAGE WHEN DRIVING UNDER SUN BECOMES UNBEARABLE AND REFLECTION IS SO BAD THAT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE. DASH IS COMPLETELY MELTED AND BEING POOR DESIGN. DEALER SAID IT HAPPENS IN 1 OUT OF 10 CARS. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Nov 4, 2014
THE DASHBOARD IS STARTING TO MELT AND IS CAUSING GLARE ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. NOTHING REMEDIES IT AND THERE IS QUESTION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY PROPERLY DUE TO THE INCREASED ELASTICITY OF THE DASHBOARD. *TR
Visibility, Oct 23, 2014
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, I PULLED MY SUN VISOR DOWN AND IT FLOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO PULL IT OFF AS IT WOULDN'T STAY IN POSITION, UP OR DOWN. I WROTE TO TOYOTA AND THEY REFUSED TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, BUT THEY OFFERED ME A $750 DISCOUNT ON MY NEXT TOYOTA PURCHASE! UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, I COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND CONSIDER THE INCIDENT A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THERE ARE MANY SUCH INCIDENTS. IN FACT ONE SITE SHOWED HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE VERY SAME THING. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Oct 22, 2014
THE TOP OF THE ENTIRE DASH IS MELTING CAUSING A VERY HIGH GLOSS APPEARANCE WHICH MAKES A GLARE ON THE INSIDE OF WINDSHIELD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT ESPECIALLY WITH LIGHTS FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC GLARING OF WINDSHIELD. IT ALSO HAS SOME GLARE DURING THE DAY AS YOU CAN SEE THE SHINY DASH REFLECTING OFF THE INSIDE OF WINDSHIELD. SOME DAYS WORSE THAN OTHERS DEPENDING ON THE TEMPERATURE OR AMOUNT THE SUN HAS BEEN HITTING THE TOP OF DASH THUS MELTING IT MORE AND MAKING IT MORE SHINY. *TR
Air bags, Structure, Visibility/wiper, Oct 7, 2014
OVERNIGHT MY 2008 CAMRY SOLARA DASHBOARD HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS AND HAS BECOME TACKY AND SHINY. THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT CONTINUES TO PROGRESS TO CURRENT DATE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT CAUSES A GLARE WHEN SUN IS IN DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OR SUN IS BELOW 70 DEGREE PLANE TO REFLECT OFF THE DASH SURFACE. POLARIZED SUNGLASSES DEFER SOME OF THE GLARE. THERE IS A SAFETY CONCERNED WITH THE CRACKS EXPANDING AND CHANGING AND THE GUMMY SURFACE BLENDING AROUND AIRBAG LOCATION WHICH WILL PREVENT PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. TOYOTA USA AND DEALER WILL REPAIR AT MY COST WITH A VERY NOMINAL COST ADJUSTMENT ABOUT 20% FOR REPLACING THE DASH SURFACE. THE CAR IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE, ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT AT WORK OR RESIDENCE. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF TOYOTA CARS OR PERHAPS TENS OF THOUSANDS WITH THE SAME ISSUE OVER MULTIPLE MANUFACTURER YEARS. THE DEFECT BECOMES AN ISSUE SHORTLY AFTER THE CARS PASS THE WARRANTY PERIOD. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Sep 25, 2014
OPENED DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE, ATTEMPTED TO PULL SUNVISOR DOWN AND IT BROKE AND WOULD NOT STAY UP. TOOK TO DEALER AND PAID TO GET IT FIXED. NOW TWO YEARS LATER SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME SUN VISOR, BROKEN WILL NOT STAY UP, DANGLING. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Sep 23, 2014
THE DASHBOARD TO MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA SPORT V6 IS EXTREMELY STICKY, GLOSSY, AND HIGHLY REFLECTIVE OF SUNLIGHT TO THE WINDSHIELD GLASS WITH EXCESSIVE GLARING AT CERTAIN TIMES TO CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. *TR
Visibility, Air bags, Sep 22, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VISOR FELL OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VISION AS ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND LEG INJURIES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. BOTH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. ...UPDATED 12-03-14 *BF
Visibility, Sep 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS SEPARATED FROM THE CONNECTING METAL PIECE. THE PLASTIC ROD THAT CONNECTED TO THE METAL IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN STABILITY WAS CRACKED. THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FRACTURED ONCE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR FRACTURED TWICE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AGAIN AFTER THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Visibility, Sep 18, 2014
ON THE FREEWAY, I PULLED MY SUN VISOR DOWN AND IT "FLOPPED" DOWN AND COULDN'T BE PUT IN EITHER THE UP OR DOWN POSITION. IN THE SITUATION I WAS IN, I HAD TO STEER WITH ONE HAND WHILE HOLDING THE VISOR UP OUT OF THE WAY SO I COULD SEE. I SENSED THIS WAS NOT A SAFE THING TO DO SO I JUST PULLED THE VISOR OFF COMPLETELY. I'D HAD A LITTLE DIFFICULTY WITH IT NOT STAYING IN POSITION BEFORE BUT THIS WAS MUCH WORSE. I ASKED TOYOTA TO FIX IT, BUT INSTEAD THEY OFFERED ME A $750 DISCOUNT ON MY NEXT PURCHASE!!! I TOLD THEM THAT ONE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OTHER. I ALSO ASKED THEM TO CHECK ON LINE WITH IPETITIONS THAT HAD 527 SIGNATURES WITH THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Structure, Sep 4, 2014
OUR FAMILY OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA WHICH WE LOVE SO THAT MADE US BUY A CAMRY IN 2008 BIG MISTAKE! EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN 08' HAD NOTHING BUT MECHANICAL ISSUES AND AS OF DATE 6 RECALLS AND COUNTING. A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEH THEY REPLACED MY AXLE, BRAKES AND THEN THAT'S WHEN THE RECALLS STARTING COMING IN. FROM MY VISORS FALLING TO NOW THE WINDOW RECALLS. MY FRONT DASHBOARD IS NASTY STICKY NO MATTER HOW I CLEAN IT IT'S GROSS THE STICKY WON'T GO AWAY AND THE ARMS RESTS ON THE DRIVER DOOR AND PASSENGER SIDES ARE BOTH ROTTEN FROM THE INSIDE THEIR CRACKED AND BROKEN. I DON'T USE ARM RESTS SO THEY SHOULDN'T BE! THE TOP CEILING CLOTH IN MY CAR FELL DOWN THE 4TH MONTH I HAD MY VEHICLE SO MY FATHER SPRAY GLUED IT (HOW SAD IS THAT!). THIS WAS MY FIRST CAR I PURCHASED BRAND NEW SO GOING THRU THIS AFTER COMPLAINTS AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY STILL DIDN'T DO ANYTHING. I'M SO UPSET I HAVE NO WORDS LEFT TO SAY ABOUT THIS VEHICLE I'M DRIVING A CRAP CAR THAT'S FALLING APART FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED IT. THANK YOU TOYOTA!!!!! UNLESS THEY TAKE CARE OF MY CAR SITUATION I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND TOYOTA TO ANYONE NOR BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA IT'S SAD!!! *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Sep 1, 2014
I HAVE LOVED MY TOYOTA SOLARA EXCEPT FOR ONE MAJOR ISSUE. A FEW YEARS AGO THE DASHBOARD BECAME STICKY AND GUMMY. EVERYTHING STICKS TO IT AND IT IS VERY SOFT TO THE TOUCH. IT IS TOTALLY MELTING AND THE DASHBOARD HAS CHANGED TO A SHINY SURFACE. THE BRIGHT AND SHINY DASHBOARD CREATES A HUGE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD RIGHT IN MY LINE OF VISION. LASTLY, THE DASHBOARD HAS BEGUN CRACKING...FIRST CRACK APPEARED BETWEEN THE AUDIO/RADIO SYSTEM AND THE GLOVE BOX A FEW WEEKS AGO. *TR
Visibility, Service brakes, Engine, Aug 29, 2014
MY BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING AT APPROX. 40-44K MILES. MY BELTS/WATER PUMP BROKE/CRACKED AT APPROX 50K MILES. THE MECHANIC SAID THE WATER PUMP, IF IT EVER BROKE AT ALL, SHOULDN'T BREAK TILL MIN. 100K MILES. I AM ABOUT TO TAKE THE CAMRY TO A MECHANIC TO CHECK ENGINE RACING AND GRINDING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR. THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT WITH AWFUL VISIBILITY. I'VE SPENT MANY THOUSANDS ON THIS CAR BEFORE IT REACH 50K MILES. *TR