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
1,412 reports, newest first.
Structure, Oct 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO MELT AND CONTAINED A STICKY SUBSTANCE. THE STICKY SUBSTANCE PRODUCED A GLARE THAT BLOCKED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Other or unspecified, Oct 5, 2015
IN SPITE OF KEEPING SUN SHADES UP ALL THE TIME THE CAR IS PARKED, MY DASHBOARD IS INCREASINGLY STICKY AND MELTING. THE SHINY GLARE THAT HAS DEVELOPED ON THE DASHBOARD REFLECTS IN MY EYES AND MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE SAFELY.
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,500.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Sep 22, 2015
STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING ON REACHING THE SPEED OF 60 MPH. IT WAS MORE PROMINENT WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT WHILE IT WAS NOT AS MUCH WHILE NEGOTIATING THE BENDS. HOWEVER, NO VIBRATION WAS FELT AT SLOWER SPEEDS. I HAVE GOT BOTH FRONT AND REAR ROTORS AND BREAK PADS CHANGED RECENTLY, ALL WHEELS HAVE BEEN BALANCED AND ALIGNMENT DONE. I WONDER IF THE MANUFACTURER WOULD TAKE CARE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE AND RECOMMEND REMEDY.
Air bags, Sep 21, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NO FURTHER DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Engine, Sep 21, 2015
LETTER TO SENATOR CORNYN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE TOYOTA DEFECT LETTER FOR HIS TOYOTA MODEL. *SMD 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA SENT HIM A LETTER REGARDING AN EXCESSIVE USE OF OIL DEFECT WITH HIS VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE SPENT SEVERAL MONTHS TRYING TO WORK WITH TOYOTA CONCERNING THE REPAIR. HE SUBMITTED ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TOYOTA REQUESTED. BUT IN THE END, THEY DENIED HIS CLAIM, DUE TO LACK OF DOCUMENTATION. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE HAD THE VEHICLE FIXED, AT HIS EXPENSE. *JB
Engine, Sep 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Engine, Sep 18, 2015
ENGINE OIL DRIES UP AFTER SOME DAYS AFTER OIL CHANGE WITHOUT ANY LEAK OR ANYTHING. IT IS HAPPENING SO MANY TIMES THAT I MADE SURE AND CHECKED ENGINE OIL AND AFTER 20 30 DAYS THERE WILL BE NO OIL IN ENGINE AND THE ENGINE WARNING DO NOT COME ON. THERE IS NO LEAK UDER THE CAR. I MADE SURE BY PUTTING CARDBOARD UNDER CAR SO IF THER IS DRIP I CAN SEE . I CHECKED WITH SO MANY MECHANICS LAST 3 YEARS NO ONE KNOWS WHY THIS IS HAPPENING.
Electrical system, Sep 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAT CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT LENS AND PLASTIC COVERING TO SOFTEN AND SCRATCH CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS COVER TO BECOME CLOUDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Service brakes, Sep 14, 2015, crash
I HAVE BEEN FEELING FROM LAST 2 OR 3 DAYS THAT MY TOYOTA CAMRY BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING RIGHT AND THEY REQUIRED ADDITIONAL PEDALING TO BRAKE AND SOMEHOW I WAS ABLE TO FEEL THAT IT WAS TAKING EXTRA TIME AND DISTANCE TO STOP AND WAS PLANNING TO SHOW THIS TO TOYOTA DEALER TODAY , I HAVE TALKED ABOUT THIS DURING PREVIOUS SERVICE WITH TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER DURING MY PREVIOUS SERVICE & THEY TOLD ME EVERYTHING WAS OK AND MY BRAKE PADS WERE GOOD,BUT UNFORTUNATELY MY FEARS CAME TRUE TODAY THEN WHEN I WAS DRIVING 20-25MPH AND SUDDENLY A CAR AHEAD OF ME ALMOST 20-25FEET AHEAD BRAKED AND I PUSHED HARD TO BRAKE BUT I COULD FEEL IT WAS NOT BRAKING RIGHT OR THE HYBRIDS BRAKING SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND MY CAR DIDN'T STOP IN THE RIGHT TIME AND WE HIT THE CAR AHEAD OF US.
Engine, Sep 11, 2015
THE CAR USES AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL. THE PROBLEM STARTED AROUND 45,000 MILES AND CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. TOYOTA KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM, AND HAS SENT ME A TSB. UNDER THE TSB THEY WILL TOP OFF YOUR OIL, SEAL UP ANY WAY THAT OIL GOES IN OR OUT AND YOU DRIVE 1000 MILES AND THEY MEASURE THE OIL TO SEE IF YOU HAVE LOST A FULL QUART. I HAVE NEVER IN MY 40 YEARS OF DRIVING HAD A CAR THAT LOST THAT MUCH OIL. TOYOTA IS AVOIDING TAKING CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO FIX IT. THEY KNOW THEY HAVE BAD PISTONS.
Visibility/wiper, Sep 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN INTO THE LINE OF SIGHT OF THE DRIVER CREATING A VISIBILITY HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT A SPRING FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Aug 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TACHOMETER GAUGE WAS NOT DISPLAYING THE CORRECT READING LEVELS, AND THE ODOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE ABS AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,283.
Steering, Aug 26, 2015
WHEN DRIVING VERY SLOWLY, THERE IS A CLICKING OR RATTLING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. THE CAR HAS 55,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE AS A WARN "INTERMEDIATE SHAFT." THEY ARE REPLACING IT AT A COST OF $550, PARTS AND LABOR. THE DEALER SAID THAT IN TIME THIS WOULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING SINCE 1956. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS PART HAS FAILED OUT OF 16 CARS WE HAVE OWNED. ALL HAVE HAD MANY MORE MILES ON THEM THIS TOYOTA. IN MY OPINION, THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. IT SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO RECALL AND FREE REPAIR.
Other or unspecified, Aug 19, 2015
I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. IN 2013 OR 2014 TOYOTA REPAIRED THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR IS DROOPING, IT HANGS FREELY AND WILL NOT REMAIN IN EITHER THE UP OR DOWN POSITION. TOYOTA SAYS THEY CAN'T REPAIR THIS SINCE THE CAR IS MORE THAN FIVE YEARS OLD.
Air bags, Aug 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN TO THE RIGHT, THE AIR BAG LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG ABRUPTLY DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG UNDER THE DASHBOARD RELEASED OBJECTS WITH JAGGED EDGES THAT CUT THE CONTACT'S LOWER LEGS AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Aug 10, 2015
I CANT GIVE A DEFINITVE DATE WHEN I NOTICED BUT I DID NOTICE IT SEEMED TO APPEAR AS IF I HAD PUT A COAT OF CONDITIONER ON IT, I ASSUMED IT WAS JUST A MATTER OF THE HEAT CAUSING EXCESS CONDITIONER TO LEACH OUT. I ATTEMPTED TO WIPE IT OFF AND REALIZED IT WAS STICKY AND IT WAS NEAR THE WARRANTY EXPIRATION TIME. ONE COLD MORING I GOT IN THE CAR AND REALIZED NO NORMAL DASHBOARD SHOULD LOOK LIKE THAT AND PRESSED IT WITH MY FINGERNAIL AND REALIZED IT WAS SOFT. I TAKE MY CAR IN ON FAIRLY REGULAR BASIS TO A TOYOTA DEALER. WHICH IS WHY I BELIEVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS SAW THE PATTERN OF CHANGE AND CHOOSE NOT TO DOCUMENT IT OR SAY ANYTHING AS IT MAY INVOLVE A PROBLEM THAT WOULD NOT INVOLVE PROFIT FOR TOYOTA OR THE DEALERSHIP. MY LAST TRIP WAS FOR A DEFECT ON THE VISOR AND I MENTIONED IT TO THE SERVICE AGENT WHO CHOOSE NOT TO MAKE ANY COMMENT WHICH I NOTED AS ODD ( A TYPICAL ACTION WHEN MANAGEMENT HAS INSTRUCED EMPLOYEES NOT TO COMMENT ON A KNOWN PROBLEM). A MONTH OR SO LATER I RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL THAT THEY WOUL TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH A COMPLIMENTARY FIX TO THE PROBLEM. THE LETTER I RECEIVED APPEARS TO BE A STALLING TACTIC TO GET CUSTOMERS TO WAIT, NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND OR SEEK REIMBURSEMENT UTILL IT'S TOO LATE FOR REDRESS. ON MY LAST VISIT I INSISTED THEY MAKE NOTE OF THE PROBLEM DUE TO DANGEROUS GLARE BEING REFLECTED OFF THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. I STATED IT WAS A GRAVE SAFETY ISSUE. THE LETTER STATED THEY NEEDED TO ACQUIRE ENOUH PARTS TO FIX THE CARS AND DO NO CONTACT THE DEALER TO WAIT FOR A NOTICE TO BRING YOUR CAR IN. IF I HAD AN ACCIDENT IT WOULD NOT TAKE OVER SIX MONTHS TO ACQUIRE THE PARTS IF I OR THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS PAYING FOR IT. BELIEVE ME IF CEO'S OF TOYOTA OR THERE LOVED ONES WERE DRIVING WITH THIS PROBLEM THEY WOULD IMMEDIATELY FIX THE PROBLEM, THEY PROBABLY HAVE AND KEPT IT OFF THE RECORD.
Service brakes, Aug 9, 2015, crash
2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES FOR BRAKES. REPEATED REQUESTS TO CHANGE BRAKE PADS, WHICH WAS INITIALLY THOUGHT TO BE THE PROBLEM BUT SEVERAL MECHANICS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THIS WAS NOT THE ISSUE. CONTACTED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS WHOM CONFIRMED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL. INSTEAD, OWNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT THEIR LOCAL DEALER ONLY IF A DASHBOARD WARNING BRAKE LIGHT IS LIT, WHICH WAS NOT APPLICABLE IN MY CASE ALTHOUGH A DEGREDATION IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS APPARENT. TOYOTA ONLY SENT A NOTICE REGARDING THE BRAKE-FLUID RESERVOIR TANK AND NO WARNING TO CONSUMERS OF A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK REGARDING A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM THAT WORSENS OVERTIME. CURRENTLY HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME SELLING THE VEHICLE DUE TO SAME FEEDBACK/COMPLAINT OF SLOW BRAKE RESPONSE, WHICH WORSENS WITH HIGHER SPEEDS AND/OR SUDDEN STOPS. REPORTS OF EXTRA EFFORT IN BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION, STRONG VIBRATION AND NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DO A QUICK STOP. THIS ISSUE HAS RESULTED IN THREE SEPARATE CAR ACCIDENTS WITH THREE DIFFERENT DRIVERS, WHEREIN TWO COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ONE STRUCK AN OBJECT, ALL WITHIN A 2-MONTH PERIOD. CLAIMS WHERE FILED UNDER MY INSURANCE AND ALL DRIVERS WERE DEEMED TO BE AT FAULT, BUT TOYOTA SHOULD BE HELD COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE (1) DEFECT, (2) FAILURE TO NOTIFY CONSUMERS OF AN URGENT SAFETY RISK AND (3) FAILURE TO RECALL, DESPITE THE NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND ACCIDENTS WITH NHTSA. TOYOTA'S IMPROPER HANDLING AND FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE A DEFECT IN THEIR PRODUCT WARRANTS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.
Equipment adaptive/mobility, Aug 8, 2015
THE DASHBOARD IS VERY STICKY AND MELTING CAUSING A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE TO DRIVE.
Visibility, Aug 5, 2015
SINCE WE HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, BOTH SUN VISOR'S HAVE BROKEN DUE TO POOR DESIGN WHICH UTILIZES PLASTIC TABS WHERE THE VISOR PIVOTS UP AND DOWN. THE VISORS SUBSEQUENTLY HANG DOWN OBSCURING VISIBILITY. WE PURCHASED A DRIVER'S SIDE ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO AT A COST OF $90.00 AND ON JULY 24TH THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR BROKE AND NOW NEEDS REPLACING. THIS WILL BE A CYCLE, BECAUSE EVEN THE REPLACEMENT VISOR HAS THE SAME PLASTIC PIVOT. WE LIVE IN ALABAMA AND THE SUMMER SUN VIRTUALLY BAKES THE PART. I EXPECT THIS TO CONTINUE HAPPENING. VERY DISAPPOINTING DESIGN. I'VE OWNED CARS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND NEVER KNOWN SUN VISORS TO BREAK LIKE THIS. UPDATED 9/15/15 *LN
Other or unspecified, Jul 29, 2015
I MADE AN ERA ON THE FORM JUST SENT. THE CONFIRMATION NUMBER (ODI NUMBER IS: 10744793. THERE WERE 2 HOLES IN THE REAR WINDOW OF MY PARKED VEHICLE; 1 WAS EXTRA LARGE AND THE OTHER ONE A LITTLE SMALLER. THE OTHER PORTION OF THE WINDOW WAS SHATTERED BUT STILL IN TACT. THE POLICE OFFICERS INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF THERE WAS FOUL PLAY, BUT NONE WAS FOUND. THEY FOUND NO ROCKS OR ANY THING ELSE IN THE CAR THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE DAMAGE
Other or unspecified, Jul 29, 2015
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT MY RESIDENCE. THERE WERE 2 HOLES IN THE IN THE REAR WINDOW;ONE WAS EXTRA LRGE AND THE OTHER SMALL. THE REST WAS SHATTERED, BUT STILL INTACT. THE POLICE INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF THERE WAS FOUL PLAY, BUT FOUND NONE.THEY FOUND ROCKS OR OR ANYTHING ELSE IN THE CAR THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE HOLES ETC. THE POLICE REPORT NUMBER IS 152829-OF. WHEN I CLOSED THE DOOR THE WHOLE THING CAVED IN. THE OFFICERS TAPED UP THE REAR FOR ME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER.
Structure, Jul 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON HOT DAYS, THE DASHBOARD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
Electrical system, Jul 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY WHILE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GROUND TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,970. UPDATED 10/06/15*LJ UPDATED 12/12/2017*CN
Electrical system, Jul 20, 2015
ABS LIGHT , BRAKE LIGHT COME ON DASHBOARD, SPEEDOMATER STOPS WORKING, RPM JUMPS UP AND DOWN, THERMASTAT STOPS WORKING, AC STOPS WORKING, I WAS TOLD BY A MECHINIC IT'S THE ABS MODULE AND CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED/ REPLACED BY THE DEALER.