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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Structure, Visibility/wiper, Oct 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL GLARE, CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VISION TO BECOME IMPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE GLARE WAS DUE TO A STICKY DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE DASHBOARD REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Visibility/wiper, Sep 3, 2013
ON OR AROUND THIS DATE MY DRIVER SIDE VISOR BEGAN TO DROOP. IT WOULD SLOWLY DROP & OVER THE COURSE OF A FEW MONTHS COMPLETELY DROPPED, YOU COULDN'T PUT IT BACK INTO ITS UPRIGHT POSITION, OR ANY POSITION & IT OBSCURED MY VISIBILITY. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER & THEY REPLACED IT AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE IT WAS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. THE GUY IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT THE VISORS WERE BREAKING AND THAT IT WAS KNOWN. THEY WOULDN'T REPLACE MY PASSENGER ONE (EVEN THOUGH THEY KNEW IT WOULD BREAK) BECAUSE IT WAS NOT BROKEN. I TRIED TO TELL HIM THAT BEING THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE I COULDN'T SEE WITH IT JUST HANGING THERE. WELL, LOW AND BEHOLD, AFTER MY WARRANTY RAN OUT MY PASSENGER ONE BROKE. I JUST TOOK IT DOWN, MY HUSBAND TRIED TO FIX IT BUT COULDN'T. I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE IT. NOW THE DRIVER'S SIDE ONE THAT I INITIALLY REPLACED IS BREAKING AGAIN!!! SAME PROBLEM. I CAN NOT AND WILL NOT DISH OUT ALMOST $200 FREAKING DOLLARS EVERY TIME ONE OF THESE BREAKS!!! THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED!! ESPECIALLY FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE BECAUSE THAT IS DANGEROUS!!! YOU CANNOT SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THAT IS JUST HANGING IN THE WAY. IF YOU TAKE IT DOWN THEN THE SUN IS IN YOUR EYES, AND THAT IS DANGEROUS. WHY IS IT THAT PEOPLE CANNOT SEE THAT THIS PROBLEM MAKES VISIBILITY VERY BAD OR YOU HAVE NONE AT ALL WHEN THIS HAPPENS?? *JB
Visibility, Sep 3, 2013
AFTER 95,000 MILES OF USAGE THE SUN VISOR HAS DECIDED TO COME APART AND I'M NO LONGER ABLE TO USE IT TO BLOCK THE SUN OR STORE IT IN A SAFE MANNER. EVERY PASSING DAY IT SEEMS THE VISOR GETS LOWER AND LOWER UNTIL I CAN NO LONGER SEE THE ROAD CORRECTLY. I ALMOST HAVE TO DRIVE HOLDING THE SUN VISOR UP. IT DOESN'T FEEL SAFE BUT I DON'T YET HAVE THE FUNDS TO REPLACE IT. AND EVEN IF I DID REPLACE IT, IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT HAPPENS AGAIN FROM WHAT I'VE BEEN READING. *JB
Visibility/wiper, Aug 18, 2013
THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR JUST FLOPPED DOWN AND BLOCKED MY VIEW... *TR
Visibility, Equipment, Aug 16, 2013
MY SUN VISORS ON BOTH SIDES HAVE MESSED UP AND NOW HAVE BOTH BEEN REPLACED. MY CD PLAYER ALSO STARTED MESSING UP EARLIER THIS YEAR. IT SAYS THERE'S A CD IN, BUT THERE'S NOT. YOU CAN'T LOAD A CD OR EJECT IT. THE SERVICE CENTER AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY DON'T SEE ANYTHING JAMMED IN THERE AND THAT I WOULD BE BETTER OFF REPLACING IT WITH AN AFTERMARKET STEREO SYSTEM B/C IT WOULD BE CHEAPER AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO SEND MY CAR OFF TO HAVE IT FIXED. HOPEFULLY, I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AND A RECALL WILL BE ISSUED! *TR
Visibility/wiper, Aug 15, 2013
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP, SWINGS DOWN. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Aug 4, 2013
PASSENGER SUN VISOR FELL FROM IT'S FOLDED POSITION FROM CEILING. 2 OR 3 DAYS LATER THE VISOR COMPLETELY FALLS OFF THE SUPPORT ARM ALTOGETHER. NOT EVEN IN USE DURING EITHER INCIDENT. NO PASSENGER EVEN IN THE SEAT USING THE VISOR. 1-2 WEEKS LATER THE SAME THING OCCURS WITH THE DRIVER'S VISOR. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH ALL 2007-2008 CAMRY'S. TOYOTA HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THE SUN VISORS FOR ALL CAMRY'S BUILT IN THE U.S.A., BUT HAS ELECTED NOT TO OFFER THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY TO IT'S OWNERS OF THE JAPANESE BUILT MODELS (SUCH AS MINE). THE VISORS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH TOYOTA FOR REPLACEMENT AND THEY ASK $230 PER VISOR PLUS LABOR FOR INSTALL (OVER $500 WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE). UPON CALLING TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE TO ASK WHY THEY AREN'T OFFERING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR JAPANESE BUILT MODELS THAT ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AS THEIR AMERICAN-BUILT COUNTERPARTS THEY HAD NO ANSWERS FOR ME. THEY DID OFFER TO EXTEND ME A ONE-TIME CREDIT FOR $250 IN REPAIRS TO OFFSET THE COST OF THEIR INFERIOR PRODUCT AND KNOWN PROBLEM. THIS DOESN'T EVEN COVER 50% OF THE COST OF PARTS AND LABOR TO HAVE BOTH OF THE VISORS REPAIRED. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 24, 2013
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP, SWINGS DOWN. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 15, 2013
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR/SHADE IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE VISOR WON'T STAY UP, IT FLOPS DOWN AND IS DIFFICULT TO SEE TO DRIVE. I CAN SEE THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT 2007/2008 TOYOTA CAMRY MODELS. IT IS A DRIVING HAZARD AND SHOULD BE RECALLED TO REPLACE IT. *TR
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility, Structure, Jul 12, 2013
A NOISE IS COMING FROM THE SUNROOF THAT SOUNDS LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY OR GOING AROUND A CORNER OR OVER A BUMP. I HAVE OWNED 3 TOYOTAS AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO FRUSTRATED AS I AM WITH OWNING THIS TOYOTA 2008 CAMRY. FROM THE BEGINNING THE CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES THAT CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, THE SUNVISORS FALLING, THE REAR WHEEL BEARING TO BE REPLACED AND NOW THE SUNROOF. I'M TAKING TIME TO WRITE THIS BECAUSE I WANT OWNERS OF TOYOTA TO BE AWARE OF HOW POORLY TOYOTA IS HANDLING THESE PROBLEM. TOYOTA HAS STALLED TAKING ACTION SO THAT WHEN THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT THAN IS THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. SHAME ON TOYOTA. INSTEAD OF SPENDING SO MUCH TIME IN LEARNING HOW TO AVOID DOING THE RIGHT THING THEY SHOULD CONCENTRATE ON DOING THE RESPONSIBLE THING. TOYOTA YOU LOST A LOYAL CUSTOMER. SINCERELY *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 8, 2013
MY DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND IT WOULD NOT LIFT BACK UP. IT ONLY HAS 33,000 MILES ON THE CAR. SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 7, 2013
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR HAS STARTED DROOPING. THE INTERNAL TENSION MECHANISM OF THE SUN VISOR NO LONGER HOLDS IT IN POSITION AND NOW IT HANGS STRAIGHT DOWN. WHEN LOOKING AT IT CLOSER, THE VISOR PULLED COMPLETELY OFF THE METAL ROD THAT ATTACHES TO THE ROOF. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jun 25, 2013
SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS COME OUT OF ITS HOUSING AND DANGLES DANGEROUSLY IN THE DRIVERS LINE OF VISION. VISOR WILL NOT GO BACK UP NOR WILL IT COME OFF THE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VISOR. *TR
Visibility, Jun 20, 2013
THE PASSENGER VISOR NO LONGER STAYS IN THE PROPER POSITION, IT FLOPS. THIS HAPPENED WITH MY DRIVERS SIDE ABOUT A YEAR AGO. MUST BE MADE BAD IS ALL I CAN FIGURE. *TR
Visibility/wiper, May 29, 2013
THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE NO LONGER STAYS IN THE "UP" POSITION RESTING AGAINST THE ROOF. THE VISOR HANGS AT DANGEROUS EYE LEVEL BECAUSE THE SPRING MECHANISM TO HOLD THE VISOR IN THE RESTING POSITION AGAINST THE ROOF IS DEFECTIVE. I'VE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN TRAFFIC WHEN THE VISOR SUDDENLY FALLS AND BLOCKS THE SIGHT OF THE DRIVER. *TR
Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiper, May 16, 2013
MY VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS WOBBLING AROUND AND WOULD GET IN MY WAY OF DRIVING NUMEROUS TIMES. ONE DAY THE ENTIRE VISOR FINALLY JUST FELL OFF AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS MY PASSENGER SIDE VISOR DID THE SAME THING. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL, IT IMPAIRS YOUR DRIVING WHEN THE VISOR STARTS MALFUNCTIONING AND IF THE SUN IS OUT AND THERE IS NOW NOW VISOR, THE GLARE COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SEEING SOMEONE OR ANOTHER VEHICLE. TOYOTA NEEDS TO STEP UP AND COVER THIS ISSUE. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Apr 21, 2013
PRIOR TO JULY 17, 2010, THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR, HAD LOOSEN UP/BROKE AND WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE. THIS WAS A HAZARD AND I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE VISOR BEGAN MAKING NOISE SIMILAR TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, THEN THE NOISE WAS LOUDER. WE RECEIVED A "WARRANTY ENHANCE NOTICE" WHERE TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. WAS INFORMING US ABOUT EXTENDING THE WARRANTY OF THE VISORS FOR A PERIOD OF 7 YEARS. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSED THE OWNERS THAT HAD THEM REPLACED AND WE NEEDED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THE REPAIR ORDER, PROOF OF PAYMENT, AND PROOF OF OWNERSHIP. WE SUBMITTED THE REPAIR ORDER FROM THE TOYOTA DEALER THAT REPLACED THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WHICH IS ALSO PROOF THAT THE DEALER WAS PAID FOR, AND A COPY OF THE REGISTRATION; NO DEALER LET'S YOU LEAVE WITHOUT PAYING OR MAKE INVOICES AS A FAVOR FOR CONSUMERS; PLUS THE FACT THAT THEY ARE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MANUFACTURER. WELL, TO OUR SURPRISE THEY WANTED A RECEIPT ON HOW THIS BILL WAS PAID. THIS IS A TACTIC OF THE MANUFACTURER OR THE CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO AVOID OR DELAY THE REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS AND TO DISCOURAGE CONSUMERS FROM PURSUING THEIR CLAIMS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE OTHER VISOR AT NO CHARGE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR IS BEGINING TO MAKE THE SAME NOISE AS THE PREVIOUS ONE, NOT EVEN TWO YEARS FROM THE TIME IT WAS REPLACED. *TR
Visibility, Apr 4, 2013
THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT STAY UP CAUSING VISIBILITY ISSUES, ESPECIALLY FOR TALLER DRIVERS. THE PASSENGERS SIDE IS STARTING TO DROOP TOO SO I KNOW IT WON'T BE LONG BEFORE IT GOES TOO. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPLACE THIS AND IT WILL COST $150 PER SIDE PLUS TAX. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL, IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Mar 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEATHER STRIPPING THAT WAS AROUND THE WINDSHIELD MALFUNCTIONED, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE AIR AND WATER TO LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Visibility/wiper, Nov 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE SUN VISOR DETACHED AND HUNG FROM THE HOUSING MECHANISM, CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VISION TO BECOME OBSCURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE VISOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 71,000.
Visibility, Nov 5, 2012
THE SUN VISOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NO LONGER STAY IN PLACE. IT NOW DANGLES AND BLOCKS THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. *TR
Visibility, Nov 1, 2012
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR KEEPS DROPPING DOWN. SAFETY HAZARD SINCE IT OBSTRUCTS VIEW OF THE ROAD. *TR
Visibility, Oct 14, 2012
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP BECAUSE I THINK THE CLIPS BROKE, I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY OTHER TOYOTA CAMRY CARS. *TR
Visibility, Oct 13, 2012
WHILE DRIVING (AT VARIOUS SPEEDS) THE SUNVISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS DOWN BLOCKING VISION VIA THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. AS A SAFETY MEASURE AND TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT I HAVE TAPED BY SUNVISOR IN THE UP POSITION TO ENSURE IN DOES NOT FALL DOWN. I CALLED TOYOTA AND INQUIRED AS TO WHETHER THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL AND THE SAID NO. MY ONLY COURSE OF ACTION IS TO PAY TO HAVE SUNVISOR CHANGED OUT. *TR
Visibility, Oct 11, 2012
SUN VISOR ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BROKE AND WILL NOT STAY UP