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 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
Air bags, Oct 24, 2014, crash
MY HUSBAND & I WERE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A DEER ON JUNE 8, 2014, WITH OUR 2009 CAMRY HYBRID. WE WERE TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE 72 EAST AROUND JACKSONVILLE, IL. IT WAS A FRONT END COLLISION AS YOU WILL SEE IN THE PICTURES. NEITHER OF US WAS INJURED; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HAD THIS BEEN SOMETHING STATIONARY THAT WE HAD THE COLLISION WITH WE WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. CAN YOU TELL ME WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN? I AM NOW VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY IN MY CAR. - THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE REPORTED THIS AND HAVE GOTTEN NO FOLLOW UP. *TR
Steering, Oct 20, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED RIGHT TO SWITCH LANES AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED LEFT INSTEAD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE WAS 135,000.
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
Structure, Oct 17, 2014
DASHBOARD IS "MELTING". *TR
Electrical system, Oct 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM ALL THE SPEAKERS AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Air bags, Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK AND ALL THE WINDOWS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE MASTER WINDOW MECHANISM IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD OVERHEATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND VERIFIED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V014000 (AIR BAGS, SEATS) OR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V491000 (VISIBILITY). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
Seat belts, Oct 15, 2014, crash
THE CAMRY WAS TAKING A SPEED HUMPS AND WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY AN F-150 GRAND RANCH TRUCK. THE CAMRY PASSENGER SEAT BELT NEVER HOLD THE OCCUPANT IN POSITION. SHE FLEW OVER THE DASHBOARD AND HIT IT WITH HER FACE. THE SEAT BELT NEVER RETAIN HER IN POSITION, SO I'M MAKING A COMPLAINT TO INVESTIGATE THIS. THANK YOU *TR
Structure, Oct 13, 2014
MY VEHICLE HAS A STICKY MELTED DASHBOARD THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS COMPLAINT IS TO SUPPORT THE RECALL OF THIS DASHBOARD. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY SAID THE DASHBOARD WAS APPROXIMATELY $1400 THAT I AM NOT WILLING TO PAY. I STILL OWE MY VEHICLE AND SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS STICKY- MIRROR ALMOST-MELTING DASHBOARD. EXCELLENT VEHICLE BUT DISAPPOINTED ON THIS PART OF IT. IT IS A HAZARD BECAUSE OF THE GLARE IT CAUSES ON THE ROAD WITH THE SUN AND MOST OF THE TIME THERE IS NO GOOD VISIBILITY. *TR
Exterior lighting, Structure, Other or unspecified, Oct 8, 2014, crash
BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC DURING RUSH HOUR; DODGE TRUCK W/TRAILER HITCH STOPPED ON A DIME; I RAN INTO BACK OF TRUCK; BUT THEN MY CAR LUNGED FORWARD ON ITS OWN ACCORD AND I HIT THE TRUCK A SECOND TIME. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND IT LUNGED! CAR IS IN THE SHOP BUT I STILL HAVE NOT FOUND OUT WHAT THE COST OF DAMAGE WILL BE OR THE TIME FRAME FOR REPAIRS. IT HAS LUNGED BEFORE; BUT I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE THIS BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *TR
Structure, Oct 8, 2014
DASH BOARD MELTING, GLARES MAKING DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AND FRONT WINDSHIELD IS HAZZY, NOT CLEAR VIEW OF ROAD. MAY BE MELTED POLYMERS VAPOR I AM BREATHING ? *TR
Suspension, Service brakes, Oct 7, 2014
AFTER BRINGING THE CAR TO GET BRAKES CHECKED, WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON THE CAR. THIS CAR IS ONLY DRIVEN ON PAVED ROADS, IN A WELL MAINTAINED AREA. THE CAR HAS SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 48000 MILES ON IT. STRUTS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER ON A CAR WHEN THE DRIVEN IN THE ENVIRONMENT WE LIVE IN. *TR
Structure, Oct 7, 2014
DASHBORD MELTING CAN YOU REPLACE IT. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Oct 5, 2014
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR UNABLE TO TOTALLY FOLD BACK, THE VISOR HAD A LITTLE BIT LOOSE AND CANNOT RETURN BACK TO THE TOP CEILING OF THE CAR. IT STARTED GETTING WORSE MONTHS BY MONTH, FINALLY BY AUGUST,2014,IT TOTALLY CANNOT FLIP BACK TO ORIGINAL TOP . IT CANNOT BE USED TO BLOCK SUN LIGHT FROM THE FRONT IN THE MORNING OR EVENING TIME. IT CAUSE SAFETY ISSUE. I COMPLAINT TO TOYOTA FOR EXCHANGE. BUT DEALER WANT ME TO WAIT FOR AT LEAST 4 - 6 WEEKS TO GET PARTS. *TR
Structure, Oct 2, 2014
THE DASH IS MELTING AND CRACKING ALL OVER THE ENTIRE DASH. *TR
Structure, Oct 2, 2014
THE DASHBOARD HAS BECOME VERY STICKY AND SHINY, CAUSING A GLARE FROM THE SUN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TOYOTA AND THEY COULD NOT AND WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I SEE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND BELIEVE THE DASHBOARD SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
Structure, Oct 1, 2014
THE DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND PRODUCES A BRIGHT GLARE ONTO THE WINDSHIELD, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO LOOK THROUGH. I HAVE TRIED TO CLEAN IT THINKING IT WAS GUNK OR BUILD UP, BUT IT DOESN'T NOT DO ANY GOOD OR CHANGES ANYTHING TO THE MATERIAL. IT CONTINUES TO BE VERY STICKY. THIS IS NOT ONLY A HAZARD, BUT ALSO VERY UNAESTHETIC. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Structure, Sep 30, 2014
ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO I NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD ON MY TOYOTA LOOKED VERY SHINY AND FELT VERY STICKY. AS THE MONTHS WENT ON I NOTICED THAT WHEN THE CAR WAS LEFT IN THE SUN THE DASHBOARD BECAME EXTREMELY STICKY, AND WHEN TOUCHED, THE MELTED MATERIAL STUCK TO MY FINGERS. THE DASHBOARD IS LITERALLY MELTING., IT IS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN THE DAYLIGHT IN THE BRIGHT SUN, AS THE SHINE FROM THE DASHBOARD FORMS A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO READ SIGNS OR SEE THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. I LIVE IN FLORIDA WHERE IT IS HOT AND SUNNY MOST OF THE TIME. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Structure, Sep 30, 2014
2009 TOYOTA CAMRY SE DRIVER SIDE TOP OF DASHBOARD MELTING MAKING A CRACK ABOUT 1/16 TO 1/8 OF AN INCH. IT LOOKS LIKE A PATCH ON THE DASHBOARD COMPARED TO APPROXIMATELY THE SIZE OF AN ADULT HAND. THE MELTING AREA GETS WORST WITH THE HEAT AND LIFTING UP WITH AN UNEVEN BUMP ON THE DASHBOARD. NOTE: VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED ON ANY ACCIDENTS 9/30/2014. *TR
Structure, Sep 29, 2014
MY 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY DASHBOARD IS ALSO STICKY WITH A HI GLOSS SHINE. I DID NOT DO ANY THING ABOUT IT OR SAY ANYTHING ABOUT IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR MUCH. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW AND I HAVE ONLY 2100 MILES ON IT. I AM REALLY CONCERN ABOUT IT NOW BECAUSE I AM DRIVING IT MORE OFTEN . THE SUN IS CAUSES A BAD REFLECTION / GLARE ON THE WINDOW WHICH , I CAN BARELY SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I FOUND THAT OTHER OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A HAZARD AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BEFORE ANY ADDITIONAL ACCIDENT OCCUR. *TR
Electrical system, Sep 28, 2014
2009 TOYOTA CAMRY NO POWER TO RADIO AND AC/HEATER MOTOR FUSE 1 AND 2 OR GOOD RELAYS ARE GOOD PLEASE ADVISE. *TR
Structure, Sep 27, 2014
THE DASHBOARD IN THE CAR IS MELTING. THE MELTING IS VERY STICKY AND SHINY. THIS CAUSES A GLARE ON THE DASHBOARD WHICH IS VERY BAD IN THE LOUISIANA SUN, ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING INTO THE SUN, WHICH I DO EVERY DAY ON THE WAY TO AND ON THE WAY BACK FROM WORK. THIS GLARE HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET INTO SEVERAL WRECKS BECAUSE IT'S HARD TO SEE. I HAVE VERY SENSITIVE EYES AND I DO WEAR SUNGLASSES, BUT THE GLARE IS STILL VERY BRIGHT. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE AS I SEE IT'S NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE AND I WOULD HATE TO GET INTO A WRECK BECAUSE OF IT AND POSSIBLY HAVE SOMEONE OR MYSELF HURT OR KILLED. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 26, 2014, crash
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH HYDROPLANED ON AN HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP THAT WAS A SHARP LOOP/CURVE. THE CAR HIT HEAD ON THE END OF THE GUARDRAIL WHICH HAD A SQUARE PLATE. THE ENTIRE FRONT END AND HOOD OF THE CAMRY WAS SMASHED AND THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT WHICH SOMEWHAT RESTRAINED ME BUT HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUFFERED A CONCUSSION. *TR