2010 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Vehicle speed control is the leading concern among 612 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 11th highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 101 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 60 people were injured.
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
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
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Equipment, other, labelsApr 9, 2013
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 13V123000 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.
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Service brakes, hydraulicFeb 9, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CAMRYS. THE LENGTH OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4-CYLINDER (2AR-FE) ENGINE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT, SUCH THAT THE GAP BETWEEN THE CRIMP ON THE PRESSURE HOSE AND THE BRAKE TUBE FOR THE LEFT REAR BRAKE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES THE BRAKE TUBE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE CRIMP AND MAY WEAR AND THEN PERFORATE.
A BRAKE TUBE PERFORATION MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. A LEAK IN BRAKE FLUID MAY IMPACT BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND, IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR ADJUST THE BRAKE TUBE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. 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
612 reports, newest first.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Feb 11, 2010
ANOTHER TOYOTA CONSUMER WITH NO FIX, THEY KEEP SAYING YOUR CAR IS NOT INCLUDED YOUR NOT HAVING THOSE ISSUES... YOUR CAR WAS BUILT IN JAPAN... I DON'T CARE IT IS HAVING MIND OF ITS OWN AND I SUGGESTED TO THEM IT IS NOT FLOOR MATS ETC... THAT AT THAT TIME AND STILL I FELT IT TO BE A COMPUTER ISSUE WITH GAS PEDAL AS MY CAR INDEED HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN AND TAKES OFF IN A FLASH OR WILL NOT STOP ENGINE CONTINUES TO RACE RPM WITH BRAKE SMASHED DOWN I HAVE OWN THIS 2010 CAMRY SINCE JUNE OF 2009 HAVE 2000 MILES OF USE OUT OF IT AND SHAKY ONES TO SAY THE LEAST... NO CONCERN FROM TOYOTA RUN AROUND ALL THE TIME LIKE IM MAKING UP STORIES AS AGAIN YOUR CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THESE PROBLEMS 31,000.00 PROBLEM FOR ME AS CAR IS NOT SAFE IS NOT USABLE AND CAN NOT BE TRADED NO ONE WANTS AND VALUES CONTINUE TO FALL QUICKLY....... MAKE THEM ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 10, 2010, crash
I AM NOT A TOYOTA OWNER, HOWEVER I BELIEVE I AM THE VICTIM OF A TOYOTA ACCIDENT. YESTERDAY, MY CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF MY OFFICE AT AROUND 10:45 AM I HEAR A CRASH AND SEE MY VEHICLE (2008 CHEVY EQUINOX) PICK UP OFF THE GROUND. VEHICLE OWNER PHUONG VO, DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY HAD SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF MY CAR, AND DAMAGED IT FROM FRONT TO BACK, INCLUDING REMOVING MY BACK AXEL COMPLETELY. WHEN I CAME OUTSIDE, THERE WAS AN ADDITIONAL TRUCK FOLLOWING THIS CAMRY. APPARENTLY THE CAMRY HAD HIT THIS PERSONS CAR, HE GOT IN IT TO FOLLOW THE DRIVER, AND THEN WITNESSED THE DRIVER HIT AN ADDITIONAL 5 CARS BEFORE CRASHING INTO MINE AND COMING TO A STOP! NOW I AM VERY UPSET BECAUSE, NOT ONLY DOES THIS TOYOTA DRIVER NOT HAVE ENOUGH INSURANCE TO COVER MY DAMAGES, BUT HIS INSURANCE COMPANY IS REFUSING TO PAY FOR MY DAMAGES AND PROVIDE ME WITH A RENTAL VEHICLE. I DID NOTHING WRONG. JUST WENT TO WORK YESTERDAY, AND NOW I AM OUT OF A $500 DEDUCTIBLE, AND MY VEHICLE IS EXPECTED TO TAKE WEEKS BEFORE BEING REPAIRED. FURTHERMORE, THE ST LOUIS POLICE DEPARTMENT HAD REPORTED THAT WHEN AN OFFICIER TRIED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IT SEEMED AS IF THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR. *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2010
DRIFTING IN 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT LEFT AND RIGHT BUT NOT GO STRAIGHT. AFTER SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS AND REPLACEMENT OF TIRES AND WHEELS A NEW WRACK WAS INSTALLED AND THAT ELIMINATED THE PROBLEM. I AM AWARE OF 3 OTHER 2010 CAMRYS AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Feb 9, 2010
I OWN A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE AND I HAVE NOTICED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE CAR WILL DRIFT INTO OTHER LANES. I ALMOST LOST CONTROL WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR IN MY LANE. MY CAR ALMOST SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL AND I TOOK MY FOOT COMPLETELY OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR TO REGAIN CONTROL. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 500 MILES. I ATTRIBUTED THAT SPECIFIC INCIDENT TO A CROSS WIND HOWEVER I HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR SITUATIONS WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAR REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO CONSTANTLY ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL TO STAY IN THE APPROPRIATE LANE. I CURRENTLY HAVE 1500 MILES ON THIS CAR. *TR UPDATED IVOQ 12/10/10
Other or unspecified, Feb 9, 2010
I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. MY CAR HAS DRIVEN "DIFFERENTLY" SINCE I PURCHASED IT. I WILL BE AT A STOP LIGHT, AND IT WILL JUST START MOVING-EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. IT FEELS LIKE IT DRIVES IN CRUISE CONTROL AND JUST DOESN'T LET UP. AFTER THIS RECALL, I AM 100% NERVOUS TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. IS THIS HOW IT STARTS? I CALL THE 800 # AND SIT ON HOLD FOREVER, OR I AM TOLD FURTHER INFORMATION IS FORTHCOMING. I DRIVE 60 MILES A DAY AND HAVE A SMALL CHILD. MY CAR IS BRAND NEW, IT SHOULD NOT BE DOING THIS. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 8, 2010
I OWN A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. I WAS TOLD BY ONE DEALERSHIP THAT MY CAR IS NOT AFFECTED. I WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP THAT MY CAR IS INCLUDED IN THE ACCELERATOR RECALL. FIRST, WHEN I PUT THE KEYS IN MY CAR AND START IT, IT WILL START TO ACCELERATE TO 2000 RPMS FOR 30 SECS TO A MINUTE BEFORE GOING BELOW 1000RPMS. ALSO, WHEN I DRIVE AROUND TOWN, THE CAR WILL REMAIN ACCELERATED EVEN AFTER I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL OR EVEN AFTER I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO, AND IF MY CAR IS NOT PART OF A RECALL, THIS COULD BE MORE OF A SYSTEMATIC PROBLEM (EITHER WITH THE ELECTRIC CHIP OR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL I HAVE) THAN WHAT EVERYONE THINKS NOW. I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALER 2-3 TIMES (PRIOR TO THE RECALL) AND THEY SAID IT WAS "NORMAL" FOR ALL CAMRYS. BUT THIS IS OBVIOUSLY NOT NORMAL. *CN
Parking brake, Feb 8, 2010, crash
MY TOYOTA 2010 CAMRY ACCELERATED BY PRESSING MY BRAKES,AND MY CAR CRASHED IN TO SOME BUSHES AT A STORE PARKINGLOT.AFTERWARDS I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO MY TOYOTA DEALER. THERE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG .I DONT BELIEVE THIS?
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Feb 6, 2010, crash
MY 2 MONTHS OLD 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS IN ACCIDENT DUE TO NOT ABLE TO STOP. THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED BUT GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT THE WALL. THE RESULTING DAMAGE WAS BROKEN FRONT AXCEL, INFALTING BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS ETC.. THE TOTAL REPAIR COST WAS AROUND $14000.00 MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND SHE IS EXPERIENCED DRIVER. SHE HAD MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE CAR EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT, THE TOYOTA RECALL WAS NOT MADE PUBLIC SO I IGNORED HER COMPLAINT. *CN
Power train, Feb 6, 2010, crash
WHILE PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO THE FRONT OF OUR HOUSE. ( UNCOMMANDED ACCELRATION) I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT MY CAR IS NOT UNDER CURRENT RECALL. *CN
Vehicle speed control, Feb 5, 2010, crash
IN TRYING TO PARK THE 2010 CAMRY TOYOTA IN THE GARAGE, THERE WAS AN ACCELERATOR FAILURE IN THAT THE CAR SUDDENLY PICKET UP GREAT SPEED CAUSING A CAR CRASH AND DAMAGE. THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO TOYOTA, TODATE - 14 DAYS LATER - THE PROBLEM IS NOT FULLY RESOLVED. IT SEEMS THAT TOYOTA ADMINISTRATION IS DENYING ANY RESPONSIBILITIES. WE NEED YOUR HELP TOO. *TR
Power train, Feb 5, 2010
I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, DRIVING IN A RAMP, THE CAR WILL SLIDE BACK DOWN TO THE BOTTOM IF I RELEASE MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE. MANY TIMES, IN A STOP AND GO SITUATION, I ALMOST HIT THE CAR BEHIND ME. *TR
Exterior lighting, Feb 5, 2010
2/5/2010 ON AUGUST 10, 2009 WE PURCHASED A NEW 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. ON THE WAY HOME 9:00 P. M. WE NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILLS GAVE US 4FT. OF VISIBILITY. ALSO TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT, AT RIGHT ANGLES WE HAD LIMITED VISIBILITY. WE NOTIFIED THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY BY PHONE AND A LETTER ON 8/11/09. THE NEXT DAY WE DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AGAIN WE NOTIFIED THE DEALER. THE SALESMAN TOLD US TO TAKE IT IN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. ON 8/13/09 @ 9:00 AM, MY WIFE TOOK THE CAMRY TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT HE ONLY HAD SLIGHT ADJUSTMENT, AND THAT HE ADJUSTED THE LIGHTS. UPON DRIVING IT AGAIN AT NIGHT WE STILL HAD THE PROBLEM. WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER. THEY GAVE US A CASE NUMBER, AND HE TOLD US TO CONTACT OUR DEALER AGAIN. ON AUGUST 25, 2009, AT 11:30 AM WE HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO GO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY WERE GOING TO TRY AND INSTALL SYLVANIA BRIGHTER BULBS BUT TOYOTA WOULD ALLOW THEM. EVENTUALLY THE DEALERSHIP TOLD US THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SET TO TOYOTA COMPANY SPECS AND THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THAT THEY COULD DO. (MILEAGE IN 188 MILEAGE OUT 247 AT KINGS TOYOTA ON 8/25/09). WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 2,800 MILES ON OUR CAMRY AS OF TODAY. WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AFTER IT GETS DARK. TOYOTA TOLD US THERE IS NOTHING MORE THAT THEY CAN DO. THEY TOLD US IN IS UP TO COMPANY SPECS. *TR
Exterior lighting, Feb 5, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON AN INCLINE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY IN VISIBILITY AS A RESULT OF POOR ILLUMINATION FROM THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS CONFORMED TO THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20. UPDATED 3/8/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. UPDATED 07/09/10.*JB
Power train, Feb 5, 2010
I BOUGHT A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT HAS THE NEW SIX SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN I WAS COASTING TO SLOW DOWN THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO DISENGAGE AND DID NOT HOLD BACK ANYMORE. I CAME WITHIN A FOOT OF RUNNING INTO THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WHICH WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THIS HAD HAPPENED MANY TIMES BEFORE BUT NEVER THIS CLOSE TO AN ACCIDENT. WHEN THE CAR REACHES AROUND 20MPH THE TRANSMISSION DOESN'T HOLD BACK ANY LONGER AND YOU HAVE TO PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE HARD. IT IS NOT A GOOD FEELING. ON MAY 22, 2009 I CALLED THE SALESMAN AND HE TOLD ME TO COME IN AND DRIVE ANOTHER 2010 CAMRY TO SEE IF THAT TRANSMISSION ACTED THE SAME SINCE THIS WAS THE FIRST YEAR FOR THE NEW SIX SPEED AUTOMATIC. I TOOK IT IN ON THE 22ND AND THE SALESMAN AND I TOOK A NEW 2010 CAMRY OUT FOR A DRIVE AND IT ACTED THE SAME WAY. SO THE CONCLUSION WAS THAT ALL THE 2010 CAMRYS WERE THE SAME AND I WOULD HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT. MY WIFE IS VERY LEARY ABOUT DRIVING THIS CAR AND AFRAID SHE WILL RUN INTO SOMEONE. WE HAVEN'T HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM.WE ARE VERY CONCERNED NOW THAT THE OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE ARISEN ABOUT THE CAMRY. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Feb 5, 2010
ABS BRAKE FAILURE ON MY 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. NO ACCIDENTS, AS I HAVE BEEN THROUGH TWO PROFESSIONAL DRIVING COURSES. HOWEVER, HEARING THE INCIDENTS OF THE PRIUS BRAKE ISSUES CAUGHT MY ATTENTION. THERE IS AN INCONSISTENCY WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY JOHNSON & JOHNSON FLEET CAMRY THAT WAS DELIVERED IN OCTOBER, 2009 (2010 MODEL). IF THERE IS A NEED TO "TAP THE BRAKES" THEY WILL LOCK UP AND THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD. WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON GRAVEL OR LOOSE/UNEVEN PAVEMENT, IT MAKES A CLICKING NOISE AND THE CAR SEEMS TO "HOP," RATHER THAN COME TO AN APPROPRIATE STOP. IT SEEMS IDENTICAL TO REPORTS/COMPLAINTS THAT I'VE HEARD AROUND THE PRIUS. NORMALLY, I WOULD NOT EVEN CONSIDER SENDING AN ALERT TO YOU. HOWEVER, HEARING INTERVIEWS ON THE NEWS AND READING FURTHER ABOUT THE RECALL, I FELT VERY COMPELLED TO LET YOU KNOW. I AM THE ASSIGNED DRIVER TO THIS FLEET VEHICLE. IT IS OWNED & LICENSED TO JOHNSON & JOHNSON HEALTHCARE SERVICES. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Feb 5, 2010
IN OCT 2009 WE PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID SEDAN. WE IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LAG OR DELAY WHEN WE APPLIED THE BRAKES. I NOTED TO MY WIFE THAT I NEVER CAME SO CLOSE TO THE CAR INFRONT OF ME WHEN STOPPING...REPEATEDLY. I TOLD THIS TO MY SALES REP AT THE DEALER AT WHICH I BOUGHT THE CAR, AND HE SAID, NO ISSUE. -HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY AT ALL SPEEDS. SO FAR NO ACCIDENT, BUT VERY CLOSE TO FREQUENTLY REAR-ENDING CARS - NO REPAIRS--TOLD NOT AN ISSUE I ASK THAT YOU ADD THE 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID TO THE LIST OF PROBLEM TOYOTAS. THANKS YOU *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 4, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT LEASED A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY ON DECEMBER, 29 2009. THE CONTACT HAS NOT EXPERIENCED THE ACCELERATION FAILURE; HOWEVER, SHE REQUESTED THE DEALER TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BACK AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT INTERESTED. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK AND HAS REFUSED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. SHE HAS ALSO NOTIFIED HER STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL WHO INFORMED HER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO OFFER HER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT ALSO CALLED THE TOYOTA HOTLINE SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY DID NOT ALLOW HER TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME.
Vehicle speed control, Feb 3, 2010
THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO OUR CLAIM OF UNRESOLVED WELL DOCUMENTED SAFETY ISSUES, (IE, UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION), ASSOCIATED WITH OUR 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY PURCHASED AT CAIN TOYOTA IN NORTH CANTON OHIO ON 7/30/09. BELIEVING THAT TOYOTA HAS INACCURATELY ASSIGNED THE CAUSE OF THE UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION & RESULTANT DEATHS & INJURIES, (NAMELY FAULTY FLOOR MATS AND/OR A STICKING GAS PEDAL SHAFT) WE HAVE NOT DRIVEN OUR 2010 CAMRY FOR MONTHS AS INDICATED BY THE CURRENT 1073 MILES RECORDED ON THE ODOMETER. WE BELIEVE THAT EITHER UNINTENTIONALLY OR BY MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE TOYOTA IS MISIDENTIFYING THE CAUSE OF THE NUMEROUS TOYOTA ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. THIS AVOIDANCE TACTIC IS VERY SIMILAR TO THAT ADOPTED BY FORD/FIRESTONE IN THE NUMEROUS YEAR 2000 EXPLORER ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS WHICH ALSO RESULTED IN DEATH AND INJURIES. AFTER FIRST DENYING ANY WRONG-DOING,FORD,(NOT FIRESTONE), ADMITTED TO THE SAFETY HAZARD SUCH THAT WE WERE COMPENSATED BY FORD FOR BOTH OUR 1993 & 2000 EXPLORERS. WITHOUT DOUBT THE EXTENSIVE INVOLVEMENT OF THE NHTSA IN THE EXPLORER ACCIDENTS AND RELATED SAFETY ISSUES WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN MOTIVATING FORD MANAGEMENT INTO DOING WHAT IS RIGHT FOR EXPLORER OWNERS. (I KNOW, BECAUSE WE POSSESSED TWO EXPLORERS THAT BENEFITED FROM FORD'S CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY. AT THIS TIME WITH TOYOTA WE BELIEVE THAT THE SAFETY HAZARD(S) ARE FAR MORE SERIOUS AND THE TOYOTA "DENIAL STAGE" IS FAR MORE ENTRENCHED IN THE MINDS OF TOYOTA MANAGEMENT POSSIBLY DUE TO THEIR LONG RECORD OF EXCELLENT SAFETY. HOWEVER, JUST ONE ACCOUNT OF THE 4 DEATHS ON 8/28/09 IN CALIFORNIA WHEN AN OFF-DUTY HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER, EXPERIENCED WITH MANY TYPES OF VEHICLES, DROVE FOR SOME 5 MILES AT SPEEDS OF 120MPH WAS SUBJECT TO UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION IN HIS LEXUS "LOANER". TOYOTA'S LOGIC IN BLAMING THE FLOOR MATS REFLECTS TECHNICAL INCOMPETENCE AT BEST AND OUT-OF-CONTROL STUPIDITY AT THE WORST. WE ALL RECOGNIZE THAT TOYOTA'S SAFETY RECORD HAS BEEN EXCELLENT IN THE PAST BUT EVEN THE DEITY HAS MADE MISTAKES!!!! *TR
Structure, Vehicle speed control, Feb 3, 2010
MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WHERE MY CRUISE CONTROL IS AT 5' O'CLOCK STEERING WHEEL IT RESET IS UP AND HIT MY LEG CAUSING THE CAR TO RUN UP WITH OUT ME KNOWING WHY. THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE. THIS NEEDS TO BE MOVED TO ANOTHER SPOT ON THE STEERING WHEEL.I HAVE A 2010 CAMRY SE. I REPORT IT TO DEALER THEY DID THINK IT WAS A PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Feb 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFOGGER MALFUNCTIONED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOWS WHEN IT IS WAS TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT IT SHOULD REMAIN ON LOW AND IT WOULD CLEAR THE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT ADVISED THE DEALER THAT HE COULD NOT SEE OUT OF THE WINDOW WHEN IT REMAINED ON HE. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190.
Vehicle speed control, Feb 1, 2010
OWNER OF TOYOTA CAMRY 2010 HAS QUESTIONS ABOUT TOYOTA FLOOR MAT RECALL. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE FLOOR MAT BECAME STUCK UNDER THE GAS PEDAL. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA SHOULD INSTALL THE BRAKE OVERRIDE FEATURE IN ALL THE RECALLED VEHICLE. UPDATED 03/05/10
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jan 31, 2010
SINCE THE TIME I BOUGHT MY NEW 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY, I SAW ISSUES WITH THE WAY THE CAR TRANSMISSION WORKED AT SPEEDS FROM 0-50MPH. STARTING FROM THE FIRST WEEK OF MY USING THE CAR, I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES, ONLY TO BE SENT BACK AFTER A "TEST DRIVE" SAYING NOTHING IS WRONG. IN MY OWN LANGUAGE, I HAD BEEN EXPLAINING THE ISSUE WHICH NOW LOOKS EXACTLY SIMILAR TO THE 'STICKING GAS PEDAL" RECALL RECENTLY INFORMED BY TOYOTA. MY CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING WHILE BRAKING, OR WOULD START BRAKING WHEN MY FOOT IS OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I ALSO USED TO FEEL A JERK WHEN THE CAR MOVED BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 0-50MPH. I COMMUTE 70 MILES DAILY TO WORK AND I HAVE NOTICED THIS DAILY TO THE POINT THAT I HAVE STARTED IGNORING OUT OF DEEP FRUSTRATION. THE DEALER TEST DRIVES AND CAUSES EMBARRASSMENT SAYING THEY CANNOT RECREATE MY ISSUE. I LOGGED AN INCIDENT WITH TOYOTA (091214-000053). IT LED TO MY FOURTH VISIT TO THE DEALER WITH THE SAME ANSWER. TOYOTA'S RESPONSE FROM A CASE MANAGER WAS THAT IF THEY CANNOT RECREATE THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. I ALMOST FEEL THIS IS A HOPELESS CASE AS I DON'T THINK NEITHER TOYOTA NOR THE DEALERSHIP WERE TRULY SERIOUS ABOUT ASSISTING ME. THEY COULD HAVE AT LEAST INFORMED ME THAT THERE ARE SOME POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THEIR VEHICLES THAT THEY ARE WORKING ON. I REOPENED A NEW CASE (100130-000604). SO FAR I HAVE RECEIVED NO RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA. I DON'T THINK THEY ARE HANDLING THIS THE RIGHT WAY. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY MAJOR INCIDENTS, BUT I DON'T THINK I CAN WAIT FOR THAT TO HAPPEN TO GET THE ATTENTION OF TOYOTA OR ITS DEALER. THIS IS NOT A SMART WAY OF SOLVING AN ISSUE. I FEEL DISAPPOINTED, ANGRY AND HELPLESS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 29, 2010, crash
THE CAR IS A CAMRY TOYOTA, 2010,4DSD, PURCHASED ON DEC 28, 2009 BY NATIONAL HOME PLANS (TEL.[XXX]). HAS A FAULTY ACCELERATOR SYSTEM, CAUSING SUDDEN SPEED AND A CRASH, WITH DAMAGES, WHILE ENTERING THE GARAGE. WE ARE NOT GETTING SIGNIFICANT COOPERATION FROM TOYOTA. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO BODILY INJURY....PLEASE HELP. *TR INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Power train, Jan 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25.
Service brakes, Electric, Jan 27, 2010
CAMRY HYBRID 2010. BOUGHT NEW AND COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA OF SURGING FORWARD INCONSISTENCY DURING MY DAILY TWO HOUR COMMUTE. I ASKED IF THEY PLANNED TO FIX IT DURING MY LAST SERVICE VISIT AND THE ANSWER WAS "NOPE." WHEN ASKED THAT THEY DO FIX IT, THE ANSWER WAS, "NOPE!". YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IN APRIL WHEN THE PEDALS ARE GOING TO BE FIXED. I HAVE HAD NIGHTMARES OF SPEEDING OUT OF CONTROL AND AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE. THIS IS NOT THE CAR I THOUGHT I PURCHASED MONTHS AGO. *CN