2009 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Vehicle speed control is the leading concern among 1,412 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 160 involved a crash and 22 involved a fire. 90 people were injured and 2 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.
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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.
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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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Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveJan 16, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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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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Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchMar 7, 2012
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 CAMRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2009, AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VENZA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE CONTACT-TYPE STOP LAMP SWITCH, SILICONE GREASE MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE SWITCH WHICH COULD CAUSE CONTACT RESISTANCE. IF THIS OCCURS, WARNING LAMPS COULD ILLUMINATE, A NO START CONDITION COULD RESULT, THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT SHIFT FROM THE PARK POSITION, OR THE VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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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.
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Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine and engine cooling, Mar 19, 2010
AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MY CAR ENGINE SPED UP, FORCING ME TO PRESS DOWN HARDER ON THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO INCREASE IN SPEED, AND I PLACED THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL, AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE RACED QUITE HIGH. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE STOPPED, AND I RESTARTED IT A FEW SECONDS LATER WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MY FOOT HAD NOT BEEN ON THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE TIME I STOPPED AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT UNTIL I RESUMED MY TRAVELS, AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE. NOT SURE ABOUT THE MODEL YEAR; IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A 2010 MODEL. I RENTED THE CAR IN LAS VEGAS FROM ADVANTAGE AND HAVE ASKED FOR THE VIN, BUT HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THE COMPANY YET. IT IS THEIR CAR # [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Visibility, Mar 17, 2010
IN MY 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, THE RECIRCULATION SWITCH TURNS OFF AFTER ABOUT THREE MINUTES, LETTING IN AIR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WHENEVER I'M BEHIND A DIESEL VEHICLE. MY CAR FILLS WITH FUMES THAT AFFECT MY BREATHING. THE FIRST TIME I WENT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A STANDARD FIX, AND WOULD COST ME $50. WHEN I WENT IN A SECOND TIME, AND SAID I DIDN'T WANT TO PAY, THEY SAID THERE WAS NO WAY TO FIX IT. IT'S CLEAR TO ME THAT THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT, THAT WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS, AND THAT TOYOTA NEEDS TO FIX IT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Interior lighting, Mar 3, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE MOMENTARILY BEFORE DECREASING SPEED. SHE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION NOR HAD THE MANUFACTURER BEEN CONTACTED. SHE DID RECEIVE AN INTERIM LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER ADVISING HER TO REMOVE THE FLOOR MATS, STATING THAT THEY COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO HESITATED WHEN IT WAS STARTED ON OCCASION AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASHED ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 19,926.
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. HE STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE BRAKES, 3 DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER; HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DONATED TO A FACILITY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 16,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Feb 24, 2010
ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 15MPH AND WAS TOWED TO TOYOTA AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH CAR. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 23, 2010
MY CAR EXPERIENCED SUDDEN & STRONG ENGINE SURGING - THE PEDAL DID NOT SEEM TO BE INVOLVED. YET, REQUIRED DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND THE BRAKE HAD TO BE APPLIED VERY STRONGLY TO CONTROL THE SPEED. IT IS A 2009 CAMRY, BUT NOT ON THE TOYOTA RECALL LIST (THIS WAS CONFIRMED W/THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP). THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, FOUND NO INDICATION OF IT IN THE COMPUTER/ELECTRONIC LOGS IN THE CAR. THEY HAD THEIR SERVICE MANAGER & QUALITY CONTROL MANAGERS CHECK IT. NO ONE CAN IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. YET, IT WAS REAL AND QUITE FRIGHTENING. I AM CONCERNED AND BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE PROBLEMS OTHER THAN THE GAS PEDAL ISSUE CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Feb 18, 2010
2009 CAMRY 4CYL. - WHEN ENGINE WAS STARTED, WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED TO OVER 4500 RPM WITHOUT ANY CONTACT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. ONLY WAY TO SLOW THE ENGINE WAS TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE ENGINE WAS STARTED WITH NO ISSUE. DEALER REPORTED "NO PROBLEM FOUND". OWNER BELIEVES IT IS A FAULTY COMPUTER OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY LXE. HE STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 35 MPH THE RADIATOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER OFF THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED THERE WAS RADIATOR FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THEY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COOLING COIL WERE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST WITH THE COST OF THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 26,837.
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 9, 2010
SAFETY HAZARD!. 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY (LIKELY ALL HYBRID AUTOMOBILES) WILL CONTINUOUSLY RESTART THE GAS ENGINE TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY IF THE IGNITION SYSTEM IS NOT TURNED OFF WHEN DEPARTING THE VEHICLE. IF THE AUTO IS IN AN ATTACHED GARAGE THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL CO POISONING TO OCCUPANTS WITHIN THE DWELLING. I HAVE OBSERVED A HYBRID CONTINUOUSLY RESTARTING WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS CAR IS USUALLY KEPT IN AN ATTACHED GARAGE. THE OWNER FORGOT TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION UPON LEAVING THE CAR. THIS IS LIKELY A COMMON EVENT. THIS WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN SERIOUSLY INJURY OR DEATH, AND MAY HAVE ALREADY HAPPENED AND NOT BEEN PROPERLY IDENTIFIED AND REPORTED. I HAD REPORTED THIS SAFETY HAZARD TO THE NTSB IN MID-2009 WITH NO SUBSEQUENT NTSB ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OR FOLLOW-UP. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Feb 1, 2010
(2009 TOYOTA CAMRY) MY VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD CAUSING NEAR COLLISION WITH OTHER VEHICLE DURING NORMAL STOP AND GO. PROBLEM OCCURS PERIODICALLY, ACCORDING TO LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER'S NOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE CONCERN. VEHICLE REMAINS IN SAME CONDITION. THIS ISSUE IS NOT RELATED TO THE STICKING ACCELERATION PEDAL ISSUE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Structure, Jan 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY 2009. HE STATED THAT A PIECE OF METAL WAS HANGING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT FRAME, NEAR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. HE ALSO STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE BEGAN IDLING UNCONTROLLABLY AND WITHIN MINUTES IT WOULD SETTLE DOWN AND REPEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE PIECE OF METAL THAT WAS HANGING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED; YET, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE AGAIN, COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE A LEMON LAW COMPLAINT SINCE THE FAILURE COULD NOT DUPLICATED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4400.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 27, 2009
I HAVE A 2009 CAMRY LE I BOUGHT IN DECEMBER 2008. IT SHAKES ALOT IN THE COLD AND WAS TOLD ITS BECAUSE OF SNOW AND ICE BUILD UP, AND I ACCEPTED THAT. I THEN DROVE IT WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS 45 DEGREES WITH NO SNOW OR ICE AND IT STILL SHOOK, AS IF THE BALANCE WAS OFF BUT I KNOW ITS NOT.I LIVE IN BOSTON AND HOPE THEY CAN CORRECT IT, OTHERWISE I LIKE THE CAR. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 26, 2009
NEW TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2009. BOUGHT AT BILL PAGE TOYOTA-FALLS CHURCH-VA ON 05/30/09. ON 05/31/09 A/C WAS NOT WORKING, 06/01/09 CAR HAS BEEN FIXED AT DEALER AND A/C WORKED. THEN ON 06/25/09 , A/C WAS NOT WORKING AGAIN. TAKE CAR TO DEALER ON 06/26/09; TECHNICIAN SAID A/C SYSTEM LEAKED NEED TO ORDER PART. AND THE CAR NEED TO BACK TO DEALER ON 06/28/09 TO FIX. IF YOU BUY A NEW CAR WITH $28000.00 AND IT'S NOT FOR 1 MONTH YET YOU HAVE TO BACK TO DEALER TO FIX THE SAME PROBLEM TWICE LIKE THAT. WILL YOU BE HAPPY CUSTOMER? TOYOTA MADE THEIR OWN NAME DOWN TO HILL. WILL YOU BUY A NEW CAR FROM TOYOTA AGAIN IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE LIKE MINE? IN THE PAST I BOUGHT 6 CARS FROM TOYOTA. GOING FORWARD NO MORE TOYOTA FOR ME. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 31, 2009, fire
APPROX. 3PM CAR WAS PARKED, BLOCKHEATER PLUGGED IN, UNLOADED, LOCKED APPROX. 3:30PM NEIGHBOR INFORMS US THAT CAR IS ON FIRE. FIRE IN FRONT SECTION OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. APPROX. 3:45PM FIREMEN AND POLICE ARRIVE APPROX. 4PM FIRE EXTINGUISHED, POLICE INTERVIEW ME AND NEIGHBORS. RULE OUT ARSON. APPROX. 4:30PM CAR IS TOWED TO POLICE COMPOUND. MAR. 2 INSURANCE COMPANY CONTACTED. INVESTIGATION PROCEEDS WITH TOYOTA PRESENCE. TOTAL WRITE OFF. MAR. 23 PRELIMINARY REPORT - INDETERMINATE TO MUCH DAMAGE. BEGIN IN DRIVER FRONT CORNER, IN FRONT OF RADIATOR. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 14, 2009
I HAVE A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. I GOT AN OIL CHANGE. A DAY LATER THE DASH LIGHT CAME ON. I JUST ASSUMED THAT THEY DIDN'T RESET MY OIL CHANGE LIGHT. I DROVE IT FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS AND THEN TOOK A 300 MILE ROUND TRIP. WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME, I WAS HEARING A KNOCKING NOISE. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT THE OIL FILTER WAS NOT ON THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS OIL UNDER THE BODY OF THE CAR AND THAT I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO THIS ONE BURNED UP. HAS ANYONE EVER HAD AN OIL FILTER BLOWN OFF THE VEHICLE. I'M CURIOUS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT TOOK TWO WEEKS TO BURN UP AND OIL WOULD HAVE COME OUT FASTER IF THE OIL FILTER HAD BEEN LEFT OFF FROM THE OIL CHANGE. *TR