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.
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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.
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.
Visibility, Sep 9, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DRIVER CLOSED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, SHE HEARD A POP NOISE. THE DRIVER THEN NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE BACK WINDOW. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND MORE GLASS THEN DROPPED OUT OF IT AS SHE DROVE OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER TOOK PICTURES OF THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,442. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,410.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 3, 2010, crash
2009 TOYOTA CAMRY, WAS WEST BOUND ON 5TH AND CROSSED OVER THE CENTERLINE AND STRUCK UNIT TWO. UNIT TWO ROLLED INTO THE DITCH. *BF UPDATED 09/24/10
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 3, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT THE BRAKES FAILED AND HE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. HE SUFFERED NECK, SHOULDER, AND BACK INJURIES. THE POLICE RESPONDED TO THE CRASH AND FILED A REPORT BUT HE DOESN'T HAVE A COPY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
Air bags, Sep 1, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER WAS REPORTED INJURED. THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN BY PRIVATE VEHICLE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. IT WAS NOT YET EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 24,000.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 31, 2010, crash
WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN MY DRIVEWAY MY 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HAD SUDDEN SURGE WITH MY FEET ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR RAN AWAY AND HIT MY HOUSE, BIRD BATHS, SMOKER ON TRAILER, WENT INTO NEIGHBORS DRIVEWAY AND HIT A VAN AND FINALLY CAME TO REST IN A HEDGE ROW. THE PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND POLICE REPORT SHOW THE BRAKES WERE ON. THE GAS PEDAL WAS REPLACED IN MARCH UNDER THE RECALL. IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *TR
Visibility, Aug 29, 2010
2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DROPPED TO THE DOWN POSITION BLOCKING SITE VISIBILITY ( THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND WAS IN MOTION ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY) AND IT WILL NOT STAY IN THE RETRACTED (AGAINST THE ROOF) POSITION. IT CONTINUES TO OBSTRUCT VISION WHEN IN THE FORWARD POSITION AND BLOCKS PERIPHERAL VISION WHEN SWUNG UP AGAINST THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. WHEN THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED THEIR REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT IT IS A COMMON AND ONGOING PROBLEM THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA. SEARCHES ON THE INTERNET REVEAL THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS PERSISTED FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. IT IS HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THIS PROBLEM WILL LEAD TO VEHICULAR DAMAGED AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY IF IT HAS NOT ALREADY. *TR
Power train, Aug 28, 2010
I OWN A 2009 CAMRY...ONE THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED AND WILL BE ADDRESSED THROUGH MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. HOWEVER, ON THREE OR FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AS I WAS BACKING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE AND/OR MY GARAGE, AS I APPLIED MY BRAKES, THERE WOULD BE A SIMULTANEOUS ACCELERATION. I DO NOT BELIEVE IT IS RELATED TO THE CURRENT ACCELERATION/FLOOR MAT ISSUE NOR MY STEPPING ON THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME BUT I JUST WANTED TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION IN THE EVENT THAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME CONCERN. THANKS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 27, 2010, crash
MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED VERY QUICKLY, SHE WAS QUICK ENOUGH TO TURN THE WHEEL SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT AND HIT THE FRONT LEFT FENDER ON THE WALL OF THE BUILDING, SHE ALSO HIT A PARKING SIGN ON THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS OVER $7500. NO AIR BAGS WERE ACTIVATED. THIS IS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT WE HAD BROUGHT INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL IN APRIL OF 2010. MY WIFE DOES NOT BELIEVE SHE STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL BUT THAT THE CAR JUST SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 26, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD METAL TO METAL SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE SOUND WOULD CEASE ONCE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER THEN DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE FRACTURED IN TWO. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 26,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 26, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM 2 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF HER HOME, ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A ROW OF HEDGES BEFORE THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED HOWEVER, THERE WAS EXTENSIVE BODY DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 21, 2010
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AFTER RECALL FIX APPLIED. RECALL REPAIRS MADE ON 2-10-2010. TWO TIMES ON 8-19-2010 THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL AND APPLYING THE BRAKE. THE FIRST WAS IN THE MORNING WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY THE CONCRETE BUMPER. THE SECOND WAS IN THE EVENING. AFTER REMOVING THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO APPLY THE BREAK WHILE DRIVING TO SLOW FOR A SPEED BUMP. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. REPAIRS MADE AT 22,055 MILES, 27,264 CURRENT MILES. 2009 CAMRY LE 4 CYL. *TR
Seats, Aug 19, 2010, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A SILVER DOLLAR SIZED BURN IN THE SEAT VINYL. SHE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF A FIRE BUT APPEARED THAT THE SEAT HAD SOMEHOW OVERHEATED AND MELTED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,122. UPDATED 11/16/10. *LJ
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 16, 2010
CAR AIR SYSTEM SMELLS MOLDY AND HAS FROM DAY ONE WHEN NEW. COMPLAINED TO DEALER WHO CHANGED THE HEPA FILTER AND CHECKED DRAIN PLUG (IT WAS CLEAR). SAME RESULT. SPRAYING AIR INTAKE WITH LYSOL SEEMS TO HELP FOR A SHORT WHILE. PRETTY DISGUSTING. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 9, 2010
MY 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY'S ACCELERATION WAS STUCK AT 3000 RPM FOR A ABOUT 5 SECONDS EVEN AFTER I HIT BREAK MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS HAPPENED AFTER TOYOTA RECALL FIX. *TR
Equipment, Aug 5, 2010
CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT OVER THE REPLACEMENT COST TO UPDATE A GPS SYSTEM IN 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE MEMORY CD FOR THE GPS NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE THE CONSUMER $199.00 FOR SIMPLY REPLACING THE CD WITH AN UPDATED VERSION. THE CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURERS SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO CHARGE EXORBITANT AMOUNTS MONEY FOR A PART THAT HAS AN INTRINSIC VALUE OR COST OF A DOLLAR. *JB
Parking brake, Power train, Aug 2, 2010
SEVERAL WEEKS AGO, I HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENCES, WHERE MY 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY GEAR LEVER WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF TURNING ON/OFF IGNITION, DEPRESSING BRAKES, AND TUGGING LEVER, THE GEAR WOULD THEN SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. ON 08-01-2010, I WENT TO THE MALL AND SPENT SEVERAL HOURS THERE. WHEN I TURNED ON THE IGNITION, FEET ON THE BRAKES, THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT BUDGE. AFTER 30-45 MINUTES OF TRYING TO SHIFT THE LEVER, I DECIDED TO CALL MALL SECURITY TO CALL FOR A TOW. THE SECURITY GUARD SUGGESTED THAT HE SHOULD GIVE IT A TRY, "THE LEVER SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE". I WAS VERY CONCERNED. IN THE PREVIOUS INCIDENCES, IT NEVER TOOK SO LONG FOR THE LEVER TO SHIFT. THE INCIDENCES HAVE OCCURRED FIRST THING IN THE MORNING; AFTER WORK OR AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A NUMBER OF HOURS. ON 08-02-2010, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, FIRST THING IN THE MORNING; I WAS THERE AT 6:35AM. AFTER I EXPLAINED THE ABOVE, THEY INSPECTED AND TEST DROVE THE CAR. THE SERVICE PERSON CAME BACK TO ME AND INFORMED ME THAT SOMETHING MUST HAVE SPILLED ON/IN THE GEAR BOX. I ABSOLUTELY DENIED THAT ASSUMPTION. HE THEN STATED THAT THEY WOULD TAKE APART THE GEAR BOX. AGAIN, HE CAME BACK AND STATED THAT SOMETHING STICKY WAS FOUND "ON TOP" AND GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR REPLACING GEAR SHAFT. AGAIN, I ABSOLUTELY DENIED THAT ANYTHING FELL ON OR IN THE GEAR BOX. AND, WHY WAS I NOT SUMMONED TO LOOK AND THIS STICKY RESIDUE. HE THEN CALLED THE SERVICE MANAGER, WHO ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THAT HE COULD NOT JUSTIFY REPLACING GEAR SHAFT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS NOT BEING DETECTED AT THE PRESENT TIME. AND, THERE IS ABOUT 7 OR 8 REASONS WHY THE GEAR LEVER WOULD NOT SHIFT. HOWEVER, THEY GAVE ME A QUOTE TO REPLACE GEAR SHAFT. I WAS ABLE TO SPEAK TO ONE OF THE TECHNICIANS, WITHOUT THE MANAGER BEING PRESENT, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING DEFINITELY WRONG WITH THE GEAR SHAFT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 31, 2010
2009 TOYOTA CAMRY, AC SMELL LIKE A ROTTEN EGG. ONLINE SEARCH SHOWS THAT MANY CAR OWNERS HAVE THIS ISSUE. THIS SMELL IS SO INTENSE THAT CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN W/O WINDOWS OPEN. IT GIVES HEAD-ACHE AND HARD TO BEAR WITH IT. THIS ISSUE SHOULD HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A MAJOR ISSUE REQUIRING RECALL SINCE WE MAY END-UP SPENDING MORE MONEY ON HEALTH ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH IT. IMPACT OF THIS ON ECONOMY DUE TO LOSS OF WORKING DAY AND PRODUCTIVITY CAN NOT IGNORED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 28, 2010
2009 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCELERATION PROBLEM HAPPENED AFTER RECALL FIXES. WAS PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE SLOWLY WHEN ACC. PEDAL DROPPED AND ENGINE ZOOMED. I WAS ABLE TO STOMP HARD ON BRAKES AND NOT HIT THE BUILDING SINCE HYBRID GAS PART OF ENGINE DISENGAGES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS USED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Jul 28, 2010, crash, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE CONTACT LIGHTLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPIN INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THE SKID CONTROL SAFETY DEVICE DID NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS NECK AS WELL AS OTHER MINOR SCRATCHES AND BRUISING. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL BODY REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN ESTIMATE OF THE DAMAGES. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DECISION FROM HIS INSURANCE COMPANY AS TO WHAT WOULD BE DONE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 22,354.
Seat belts, Jul 20, 2010
A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO WHEN I TRIED TO RAISE THE SHOULDER HEIGHT OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT, I HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE THUMB PRESSURE TO PUSH ON THE ELLIPTICAL BUTTON TO UNLOCK THE ADJUSTER AND RAISE IT. DURING THIS PROCESS I HEARD SOMETHING SNAP INSIDE THE PLASTIC ENCLOSURE AND THE VERTICAL HEIGHT BUTTON CANNOT BE DEPRESSED, HENCE THE MECHANISM IS LOCKED IN PLACE AND CANNOT BE MOVED IN EITHER THE UP OR DOWN DIRECTION. NOTE, THAT THE SEAT BELT RECOIL AND TENSIONER WORK FINE. WHEN I SHOWED THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE EVALUATOR THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER PROBLEM, HE COMMENTED ON A ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH (.250') GROOVE IN THE PLASTIC RETAINER HOUSING AND MENTIONED THAT HE NEVER SAW HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN. THE SERVICE EVALUATOR RAN HIS OWN CARFAX AND VERIFIED THAT THE RECORD WAS CLEAN. BUT HE COULD NOT APPROVE A FACTORY WARRANTY REPLACEMENT BECAUSE OF THE GROOVE IN THE PLASTIC HOUSING. I THINK IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE EDGE OF THE SEAT BELT TO WEAR INTO THE PLASTIC HOUSING DEPENDING ON THE SHOULDER HEIGHT OF THE PERSON WITH THE SEAT PULLED UP. A SECOND OPINION FROM THE SERVICE DIRECTOR, DID NOT AGREE WITH ME THAT THE GROOVE IN THE PLASTIC COULD HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE WAY THE DRIVERS WORE THE SEAT IF IT WAS NEVER ADJUSTED FROM IT'S LOWEST HEIGHT SETTING. HE SAID THAT IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE .250 GROOVE HE WOULD GLADLY FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT IF HE SENT IN THE PART FOR A CLAIM IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION THE MANUFACTURER WOULD REJECT IT. I'M A BIT SURPRISED AT THIS, AS I WOULD THINK TOYOTA INTERIOR DESIGN ENGINEERING OR THE SUB TIER VENDOR WOULD, AT THE LEAST, LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE FLEET PROBLEMS ARE AND MAKE THEIR OWN ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT ON THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. I CAN UNDERSTAND TOYOTA TRYING TO MINIMIZE WARRANTY RETURNS AND I AM DISAPPOINTED IN THE DECISION AND FEEL THAT THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE SHOULD BE REPORTED FOR DOCUMENTATION AND RELIABILITY PURPOSES. *TR
Air bags, Jul 19, 2010, crash
TOYOTA CAMRY 2009 MODEL CRASH DID NOT DEPLOY ANY AIR BAGS. THE CRASH EXTENSIVELY DESTROYED THE FRONT AND THE FRONT LEFT SIDE WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE UP TO $14,000. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 13, 2010, crash
2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE MADE A STRANGE NOISE AND SUDDENLY IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RACE AND FINALLY SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHERE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 7, 2010
I HAVE A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY, I WAS DRIVING IT TO OCEAN CITY MD WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY CAR STALLS I STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT STARTED BUT STARTED TO MAKE A REALLY LOUD PINGING NOISE AND STALLED OUT AGAIN. SO I LOOK UNDER THE CAR AND THERE IS A REALLY BIG PUDDLE OF OIL. I TOWED IT TO TOYOTA SO THEY COULD TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. TURNS OUT A ROD OF SOME KIND CAME LOSE AND WENT THRU MY OIL PANEL WHICH DRAINED OUT ALL THE OIL IN TURN MAKING MY ENGINE SEIZE UP BECAUSE IT WAS GETTING NO OIL. TOYOTA WONT FIX IT BECAUSE I WAS LATE ON SOME OIL CHANGES AND GOT THE LAST ONE DONE BY SOMEBODY ELSE. AND THEY SAY IT COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSE THE OIL WAS LOW BUT THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE! *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 2, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED FOR THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA ID NUMBER 10V017000. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT A VERY LOW SPEED THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD RESULTING IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXAMINED BY THE DEALER TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 10,000.
Fuel system, Other, Vehicle speed control, Jul 1, 2010
AFTER PERFORMING A GAS PEDAL REOPERATION ON A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY THERE WAS A CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE AND A FEELING DETENT WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR AFTER A STOP. THE DEALER AGREED WITH THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE GAS PEDAL WITH A NEW ONE. THE NEW PEDAL IS A IMPROVEMENT BUT THE CLICKING IS STILL COMING FROM, I BELIEVE, THE SPRING INSIDE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HOUSING. THE DEALER SAID HE COULD NOT DO ANYTHING MORE. I PERSONALLY REMOVED THE PEDAL AND FILLED THE SPRING CAVITY FULL WITH VERY THICK LUBRICATION GREASE. THE NOISE IS NOW ABOUT 50%GONE, SOMETIMES FOR A DAY OR TWO BUT STILL RETURNS EVENTUALLY WHEN I SLIGHTLY PRESS ON THE PEDAL FROM A STOP. THE SPRING I THINK HAS TOO MUCH ROOM TO MOVE AROUND OR IS NOT REMAINING SEATED. THIS IS A VERY ANNOYING NUISANCE PROBLEM HEARING THIS CLICKING THAT DID NOT EXIST WHEN I HAD THE OLD STYLE GAS PEDAL. *TR