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.
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
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.
Campaign 13V014000 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
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.
Campaign 12V091000 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
Representative owner complaints: structure
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Structure, Nov 24, 2014
THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND IS NOW CRACKING AND WARPING IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. IMPEDES VISIBILITY AND I WORRY IT COULD AFFECT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Structure, Nov 21, 2014
STICKY DASHBOARD PROVIDES GLARE. THIS CAUSES DISTRACTION AND GLARE. BECAUSE OF STICKINESS, I CAN'T MOUNT MY GPS AND THAT FORCES ME TO KEEP LOOKING DOWN AND NOT PAY ATTENTION TO ROAD. I HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS AND TOYOTA WOULD NOT FIX THIS ISSUE. I NEVER HAVE THIS PROBLEM IN MY 2004 CAMRY. IT SEEMS THIS IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE. *TR
Structure, Nov 19, 2014
SENT IN COMPLAINT 11/15/2014 ON DETERIORATING DASHBOARD ON MY 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FLORIDA # ONE SERVICE MANAGER TOOK CARE OF PROBLEM REPLACED DASHBOARD AT NO COST TO ME. THANK YOU TOYOTA *TR
Structure, Nov 19, 2014
THE DASHBOARD GETS REAL SOFT AND STICKY WHEN THE SUN HITS IT. IT MAKES A GLARE AND CAUSES DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD ALSO AFFECT AIRBAG OPERATION. *TR
Structure, Nov 18, 2014
THE DASH IS VERY SOFT AND CRACKING. IT IS VERY SHINING AND GIVES OFF A GLARE WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. NO COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN USED ON IT. THE DEALER IN BRADENTON FL SAYS THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT AND I COULD REPLACE IT FOR ABOUT 2200.00 DOLLARS AS IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. WHILE SEARCHING THE WEB FOR A SOLUTION I CAME ACROSS MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. MY HUSBANDS 2006 TACOMA DOES NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE, IN ADDITION, THE NEWER MODELS ALL REDESIGNED DASHES. TOYOTA NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND REPLACE THE DASH. IT TAKES AWAY FROM THE RESALE VALUE. *TR
Structure, Nov 15, 2014
THE DASHBOARD OF MY TOYOTA CAMRY 2009 HAS BECOME VERY STICKY. I HAVE TRIED TO CLEAN IT BUT CANNOT REMOVE WHATEVER IS MAKING IT STICKY. THIS BECAME NOTICEABLE ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO. WHILE SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR A PRODUCT TO CLEAN THE DASHBOARD, I HAVE ONLY FOUND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING DASHBOARD STICKY AND MELTING PROBLEMS FROM OTHER TOYOTA CAMRY OWNERS. I RESIDE IN FLORIDA, WHICH IS ONE OF THE STATES WITH THE MAJORITY OF COMPLAINTS ARE COMING FROM. SOME OWNERS REPORT THAT THE DASHBOARD IS CAUSING EXTREME GLARE COMING FROM THEIR STICKY DASHBOARD MAKING VISIBILITY AN ISSUE. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS I USE A WINDSHIELD COVER IN MY CAR AND HAVE HAD ALL OF THE WINDOWS TINTED TO CUT DOWN ON THE HEAT IN THE CAR. *TR
Structure, Service brakes, Nov 14, 2014
DASHBOARD ON MY 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID BOUGHT IN FLORIDA NEW HAS BECOME A DANGER TO DRIVING DO TO THE SHINY AND STICKINESS ON THE DASHBOARD. BACK IN AUGUST 13, 2014 I NOTICED WHEN DRIVING IN THE DAYLIGHT THE GLARE FROM THE DASHBOARD DISTORTS YOUR VIEW THE PROBLEM IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE I CALLED THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND I TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER THE PROBLEM HE SAID THEY KNOW ABOUT IT AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO.I WENT TO A CAR DETAILING SERVICE AND THEY SAID IT IS THE WORSE THEY SEEN HE ALSO CHECKED ON THE WEBSITE FOR A SOLUTION, NOW IT IS UP TO NHTSA TO FORCE TOYOTA TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOME ONE GETS KILLED. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Nov 12, 2014
BEGINNING IN SUMMER 2014, THE 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY LE DASHBOARD HAS GRADUALLY BECOME VERY SHINY. THE SHININESS NOW PRODUCES A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AT TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE SHINY AREA OF THE DASHBOARD HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY STICKY WITH A TACKY FEEL TO IT. NO COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN USED TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD, AND CAR IS UNDER COVER THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME. *TR
Structure, Nov 10, 2014
THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2009 CAMRY IS MELTING. IT CREATES A DANGEROUS, BLINDING GLARE. I AM CONCERNED THAT IS WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY RECALLS OF THE DASHBOARD. THIS IS TRULY A SAFETY ISSUE. I REALLY HOPE A BODY COUNT IS NOT NEEDED TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE. NOT ONLY IS THE GLARE A PROBLEM, BUT THE CONCERN ABOUT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING PROPERLY, IS ALSO A CONCERN. THE OTHER ISSUE IS WHO KNOWS WHAT CHEMICALS ARE BEING RELEASED INTO THE CAR. THERE ARE SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE DASHBOARD THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED AND QUICKLY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THESE ISSUES AND RECALL THE DASHBOARDS TO HELP SAVE LIVES. *TR
Exterior lighting, Structure, Nov 8, 2014, crash
GLARE DUE TO MELTED DASHBOARD CAUSE DELAY REACTION DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY RESULTING IN DOUBLE IMPACT. THE DASHBOARD ISSUE LOOKS TO BE A COSMETIC ISSUE BUT IT REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS CLEARLY A POOR MANUFACTURING PRODUCT THAT WHEN IN CONTACT WITH THE SUN TURNS INTO A SHINNY STICKY RESIDUE THAT REFLECTS THE DIRECT LIGHT RIGHT INTO DE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S FACE. TOYOTA SHOULD STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT AND REPLACE THE POORLY DESIGNED DASHBOARDS BEFORE A FATALITY OCCURS. *TR
Structure, Nov 5, 2014
I HAVE A TOYOTA CAMRY SE, AND MY DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND BLINDING. IT HAS MELTED A LOT. IT IS SO SHINY SEEING BECOMES NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE GLARE, AND IS NOW A SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
Structure, Nov 5, 2014
THE DASHBOARD GETS REAL SOFT AND STICKY WHEN THE SUN HITS IT. IT MAKES A GLARE AND CAUSES DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Nov 4, 2014
MY DASHBOARD IS MELTING CAUSING A GLARE FROM THE SUN. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Nov 4, 2014
MY DASHBOARD IS PEELING AND MELTING. WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR, THE SUN REFLECTS ON MY SHINY MELTED DASHBOARD AND CAUSES A GLARE ON MY WINDSHIELD. THE GLARE MAKES IT HARD TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND MAKES IT HARD TO DRIVE ON CERTAIN HOURS OF THE DAY. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Nov 1, 2014
THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR IS MELTING AND BECOMING VERY SHINY. THE DASHBOARD IS SO SHINY THAT I HAVE TO WEAR SUNGLASSES TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF THE EXCESSIVE GLARE ON MY EYES. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Nov 1, 2014
VEHICLE DASHBOARD APPEARS TO BE MELTING. WHEN THE SUN HITS THE SHINY DASHBOARD, THERE IS A GLARE THAT BOUNCES OFF THE WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRING DRIVER VISIBILITY. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Oct 31, 2014
THE DASH ON THE CAMRY BECOMES VERY TACKY AND REFLECTIVE, ESPECIALLY DURING WARMER WEATHER. OBSCURES VISION THROUGH WINDSHIELD DUE TO GLARE AND REFLECTION. ALSO CONCERNED OF ANY TOXIC FUMES WHICH MAY BE RELEASED DUE TO THIS CHEMICAL REACTION IN AN ENCLOSED CABIN OF A VEHICLE. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Oct 31, 2014
NO LONG AFTER THE PURCHASE OF MY 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY THE DASHBOARD IS OILY AND STICKY. THE DASHBOARD NOW APPEARS TO BE MELTING. THE DASHBOARD PRODUCES SUCH A GLARE THAT IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I THINK TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. *TR
Structure, Oct 29, 2014
FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS MY DASHBOARD HAS BEEN OILY AND STICKY WHEN IT IS EXPOSED TO THE SUN. I LIVE IN FLORIDA, WHERE IT IS ALWAYS HOT. WHEN I AM DRIVING IN THE DAYTIME, THERE IS A GLARE THAT THE DASHBOARD GIVE TO THE WINDSHIELD. IT IS SO STICKY AND GLOSSY THAT ONE TIME I PUT A SUN VISOR IN THE WINDSHIELD TO PROTECT THE DASHBOARD AND THE SUNVISOR STUCK TO THE DASHBOARD DUE TO THE STICKINESS. THE GLARE TO THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE SHINY, OILY DASHBOARD IS A HAZARD AND SHOULD BE FIXED ASAP BEFORE AN VEHICLE ACCIDENT OCCURS. *TR
Structure, Oct 28, 2014
DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND STICKY TO TOUCH. WHEN DRIVING IN THE SUN, THE WINDSHIELD IS HARD TO SEE FROM THE GLARING OF THE MELTING DASH BOARD AND LIMITED VISIBILITY OF THE ROAD. *TR
Structure, Oct 27, 2014
THE VINYL DASHBOARD SURFACE IS STICKY AND, IN AREAS CLOSE TO THE WINDSHIELD, THE SURFACE HAS MELTED TO A SHINY, GLARY LOOK. I CANNOT WIPE IT WITH A CLOTH BECAUSE IT STICKS TO THE SURFACE. PRESSING LIGHTLY THE SURFACE WITH MY FINGERNAIL LEAVES A DEEP PERMANENT MARK AS THE SURFACE HAS NO ELASTICITY. EVEN LIGHT IMPACT, SUCH AS FROM NORMAL USE OF A SUN REFLECTIVE WINDSHIELD SHADE, LEAVES MARKS ON THE SURFACE. THE EDGES OF THE DASHBOARD ARE CHIPPING EASILY. *TR
Structure, Oct 26, 2014
I NOTICED MY DASHBOARD STARTING TO MELT IN EARLY 2012. AT FIRST, I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS OR HOW TO FIX IT, AND LATER REALIZED IT WAS MELTING FROM THE HEAT. I CAN'T USE A WINDSHIELD MAT TO BLOCK OUT THE SUN BECAUSE IT STICKS TO THE DASHBOARD AND LEAVES MARKS. THERE IS NO WAY TO CLEAN THE DASHBOARD AND IF YOU TOUCH IT, IT CREATES PERMANENT DENTS AND/OR MARKS. IT'S STICKY AND GIVES OFF A BAD SMELL. IT CAUSES A GLARE AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. *TR
Structure, Oct 25, 2014
THE DASHBOARD HAS BECOME VERY STICKY AND IS MELTING. OTHER INTERIOR PARTS ARE BECOMING TACKY TO THE TOUCH ALSO. THE GLOSSY FILM ON THE DASH MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN THE SUN IS REFLECTING OFF OF IT AND CREATES A DANGER OF WRECKING. *TR
Structure, Oct 20, 2014
CAR WAS LEFT INSIDE GARAGE ALL SUMMER. WHEN I TOOK IT OUT FOR A RIDE, DASHBOARD BECAME ALL STICKY AND GLARY FROM THE SUN. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Oct 18, 2014
MY DASHBOARD IS VERY STICKY. CAN'T CLEAN IT OFF. IT ALSO CHIPS VERY EASILY. IT'S ALMOST PLUSH...?? ON TOP OF ALL THAT, THE GLARE IT GIVES OFF IS VERY UNSAFE! *TR