2011 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Visibility/wiper is the leading concern among 623 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 110 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 91 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
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
Suspension, front, control arm, lower armNov 13, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011 Toyota Camry vehicles manufactured March 8, 2011, to July 20, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing. The damage could cause the boot to leak lubricant grease which could then cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely.
A loosened ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V732000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 13V014000 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
Representative owner complaints
623 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Oct 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE WOULD DEPRESS THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED TOYOTA MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,663. UPDATED 11-04-13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ONE OF THE STRUTS WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING. UPDATED 11/06/2013 *JS
Visibility, Oct 5, 2013
DRIVER SUN VISOR BROKE OFF. I WENT TO A TOYOTA DEALER TO GET THIS FIXED THE DAY AFTER IT FELL AND WAS THERE FOR OVER AN 1 HR. THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND I PAID $90.99 FOR THE PART AND THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER FOR 3 TO 6 WEEKS. I CALLED TOYOTA SERVICES AND AFTER BEING ON THE LINE FOR ONE HOUR, TOYOTA WILL REIMBURSE THE PART; BUT NOT THE LABOR; WHICH WILL BE OVER $30.00. THE REIMBURSEMENT WILL ALSO TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS. I LOOKED ON YOUTUBE AND IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT THAT IS AFFECTING SEVERAL TOYOTA CAMRY'S SINCE 2007; MINE IS A 2011. I WAS TOLD SINCE THIS ITEM IS NOT IN A RECALL I WON'T BE REIMBURSED COMPLETELY. PLEASE ORDER THEM TO FIX THIS DEFECT. *TR
Service brakes, Sep 24, 2013
THE BRAKES WERE MAKING NOISE. TOOK IN THE CAR TO A LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SHOP AND THEY SAID THE REAR BRAKES WERE HANGING UP. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE PADS WERE DISCOLORED. THE RIGHT REAR CALIPERS HAD BLACK MATERIAL ON THE INSIDE NEXT TO THE PADS. THE PADS AND CALIPERS ON BOTH REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE AFTER THE WORK WAS COMPLETED. *JS
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Sep 22, 2013, crash
I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE ADJACENT TO THE PUTTING GREEN AT MY CONDOMINIUM. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD, JUMPED THE CURB, AND HIT A CONCRETE BENCH PLACED AT THE EDGE OF THE GREEN. THE BRAKE DID NOT WORK. THE IMPACT WAS SO FORCEFUL IT DESTROYED THE BENCH, AND THE CAR HAD TO BE JACKED UP TO GET IT OFF A LARGE PIECE OF CONCRETE. THANK GOODNESS THE GOLFER WAS NOT CLOSE TO THE CAR. THE CAR WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REPAIRED FOR $2,410.58 IN DAMAGES. BEING AFRAID THAT THIS "SUDDEN ACCELERATION" WOULD OCCUR AGAIN, I TRADED THE CAR IN FOR A DIFFERENT BRAND. BECAUSE OF "FRAME DAMAGE" (WHICH GOES TO SHOW THE FORCE AND SPEED OF IMPACT), I ONLY RECEIVED $10,000 FOR MY TRADE-IN INSTEAD OF THE $14,000 BLUE BOOK/EDMUNDS/NADA VALUE.
Electrical system, Sep 20, 2013
I WAS JUST LEAVING WORK AND WHEN I WENT TO GO START MY CAR AS USUAL AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT CRAZY AND CAME ON OUT OF NOWHERE. MY RADIO WAS BLARING VERY LOUD AND I NEVER HAD IT ON TO BEGIN WITH! I'VE ALWAYS HEARD TOYOTA HAD SOME REALLY GOOD VEHICLES I HOPE THIS WAS JUST A ONE TIME DEAL AND I CAN GET IT FIXED SOON! OTHER THAN THAT GREAT CAR! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Sep 9, 2013
ON 9/7/13, WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO ROUTE 80 IN NJ, I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK FLAT ON THE FLOOR. I HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS NEXT TO ME. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO USE THE SIDE OF MY FOOT TO POP IT BACK UP. IT PERFORMED NORMALLY AFTER THAT, THOUGH I DID NOT PUSH IT TO THE FLOOR AGAIN. *TR
Structure, Sep 3, 2013
THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR PANELING IS DEFECTIVE. THE CLOTH ADHERING TO THE DOOR CUSHIONING IS PEELING OFF. WITHIN 1.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP THE PASSENGER SIDE PEELED. WITHIN ANOTHER YEAR AND A HALF THE DRIVER SIDE STARTED TO PEEL. *JB
Visibility/wiper, Aug 28, 2013
MY SUNVISOR DOES NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY UP AND IS NOW BLOCKING MY DRIVING VISION. I HAVE TO TAKE IT OFF THE REGULAR POSITION AND MOVE IT AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. THIS NOW PARTIALLY BLOCKS MY DRIVER SIDE VIEW. READ CSC-10046281-9258 BUT WAS DISAPPOINTED THAT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY MORE VEHICLES AFFECTED THAN ADVERTISED. *TT
Vehicle speed control, Aug 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT MANUAL FORCE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 10/22/13 *CN
Air bags, Aug 9, 2013, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OVER A BUMPY ROAD, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TRE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NO PERSONAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE CENTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Power train, Aug 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER REPAIRED NOR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8260. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Service brakes, Jul 22, 2013
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A STRONG PULSING AND VIBRATION IN THE CAR AND MAKES SLOWING DOWN UNSTABLE. BRAKES WERE JUST CHECKED AND ARE FINE ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. SINCE CAR WAS NEW, THERE IS A LOUD KNOCK THAT DEALER SAYS IS ABS SYSTEM RESETTING WHEN YOU START CAR. ALSO TIRES WEAR OUT MUCH TOO FAST WHICH DEALER SAYS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CAMRY SE DUE TO TUNING OF SUSPENSION, AS WELL HAS CAUSING RAPID WEARING OF BRAKE ROTORS. *TR
Steering, Jun 30, 2013
BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY ONTO THE STREET AND NOTICED THE STEERING WAS SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT AND FELT THICK. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TO TURN THE CORNER IT FELT SIMILAR, BUT NOT AS BAD. GOT HOME AND ASKED MY WIFE IF SHE NOTICED ANYTHING PREVIOUSLY AND SHE STATED NOW THAT I MENTIONED IT SHE DID, BUT DIDN'T THINK TO TELL ME. DROVE IT FOR ANOTHER FEW DAYS AND NO IMPROVEMENT WAS NOTICED. CONTACTED MY TOYOTA DEALER AND SCHEDULED AND APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013. THE MECHANIC AGREED IT WASN'T RIGHT, BUT THE BELT LOOKED GOOD AND THE FLUID WAS FULL WITH NO NOTICEABLE PROBLEM. A CALL TO TECH. SUPPORT SERVICES HAD ME RETURN FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTICS ON FRIDAY JUNE 28, 2013. METAL CONTAMINANTS WERE NOTICED INSIDE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THE RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP BE REPLACED. I AM WAITING FOR PARTS TO ARRIVE AND THE REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED. *TR
Steering, Jun 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND MADE A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND RECALIBRATION WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER PERFORMED A SECOND ALIGNMENT THE WITHIN A MONTH BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,700.
Tires, Jun 24, 2013
ON 6/20/2013, I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION AT AAMCO. THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLED ME IN TO LOOK AT MY TIRES. HE SHOWED ME THE METAL SHOWING THROUGH MY TIRES, AND TOLD ME THERE WAS NO NEED FOR A TIRE ROTATION. ALTHOUGH AAMCO DOES NOT SELL TIRES, HE RECOMMENDED THAT I TAKE MY CAR SOMEWHERE ELSE ASAP TO REPLACE THE TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE IN SUCH BAD SHAPE. ON 6/22/2013, I TOOK MY CAR TO GOODYEAR TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A BAD LEAK IN THE STRUTS WHICH CAUSED THE WEAR ON MY TIRES. WITH APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES ON MY CAR, THE GUY FROM GOODYEAR SAID THAT MY TIRES SHOULD NOT HAVE WORN DOWN THAT BADLY. HE RECOMMENDED THAT I CALL TOYOTA TO FIND OUT IF THEY HAD ANY RECALLS CONCERNING STRUTS WITH BAD LEAKS. HE ALSO SAID THAT THE LEAKAGE WOULD CONTINUE TO BE A PROBLEM UNTIL THEY WERE REPLACED, AND THAT IF NOT REPLACED, I COULD COUNT ON ABNORMAL WEAR ON MY BRAND NEW TIRES, AS WELL. THEREFORE, I WILL BE CONTACTING TOYOTA SOON. I SAW OTHER POSTS ON THIS SITE CONCERNING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS. SO, I DOUBT THEY WILL DO ANYTHING ABOUT MY ISSUE. HOWEVER, THE GUY FROM GOODYEAR SAID IT LOOKED LIKE A MANUFACTURER PROBLEM AND I SHOULD AT LEAST TRY TO GET THEM TO REPAIR AT NO COST. *TR
Air bags, Jun 18, 2013, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT AND SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND WAS NOT REPAIRED OR INSPECTED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Jun 11, 2013, crash
I WAS IN A LINE OF CARS IN THE TAKE-OUT LINE AT BURGER KING WAITING TO PLACE MY ORDER. THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN DRIVE AND MY RIGHT FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I PUT MY LEFT FOOT ALSO ON THE BRAKE, BUT WITH BOTH FEET AND ALL MY STRENGTH FELT THE CAR GOING FORWARD. SO AS NOT TO STRIKE THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I TURNED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT AND PLOWED INTO THE CURB, WENT OVER THE CURB, HIT A LARGE BUSH TRUNK, THROUGH THE BUST, MULCH AND ANOTHER BUST. THE ENGINE RACED OUT OF CONTROL AND COULD NOT BE HELD BY THE BRAKE.
Wheels, Service brakes, Jun 2, 2013
I EXPERIENCED A SITUATION WITH BRAKE NO RESPONSES AFTER I STEP BRAKE SEVERAL TIMES AND FELT LIKE CAR ACCELERATING ON MAY 19TH, SUNDAY AFTERNOON ON A HIGHWAY WITH CAMRY 2011. IT WAS RAINING AND THE DEALER CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME IT COULD HAPPEN??. THE DEALER CHECKED THE DATA AND LET A FIELD TECHNICIAN CHECKED, THEN TOLD ME WHEN I WAS TRYING TO PUMP THE BRAKE TO REDUCE SPEED, THE CAR SMARTLY LET THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED IN TO AVOID LOCKING THE WHEEL, WHICH IS THE REASON WHAT I WAS FEELING BRAKE DID NOT RESPONSE AND ACCELERATING. BUT I ACTED SO QUICKLY TO TURN THE CAR ONTO THE HIGHWAY CURB TO AVOID CRASH INTO THE FRONT CAR, AFTER SEVERAL DAYS CHECK THE DEALER CONFIRMED WITH ME THE CAMRY FUNCTIONED NOTHING WRONG AND IT WAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE QUALITY RECALL REGARDING THE TOYOTA ACCELERATOR ISSUE! MAYBE IT IS TRUE, BUT AT LEAST THEY DID NOT CONVINCE ME WHY BRAKES SYSTEM DID NOT WORK ONCE ABS ENGAGED. I THINK THERE MUST BE A BUG IN THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE ABS SYSTEM CAUSING BRAKES NO PRESSURE NO RESPONSE AT ALL DURING THAT CRITICAL MOMENT. HOW DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG LIKE THAT IN MY CAMRY 2011 ?? *TR
Suspension, May 29, 2013
MY COMPLAINT IS TOWARDS THE TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY FOR FAILING TO IDENTIFY A PROBLEM THEY HAVE HAD WITH LEAKING STRUTS. AFTER SPEAKING WITH TOYOTA, I LEARNED THAT TOYOTA ENGINEERS HAVE DEEMED A SLIGHT LEAK OK AND THEY WILL NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL CARS AND HAD TO REPLACE LEAKING SHOCKS AND STRUTS BECAUSE IT JUST GETS WORSE AND CAUSES TIRE WEAR WHICH IN MY OPINION WOULD LEAD TO A SAFETY ISSUE. IT IS NOT MY INTENT TO BAD MOUTH TOYOTA, HOWEVER THEY HAVE TAKEN A CAREFREE APPROACH TO THIS PROBLEM WHICH CONCERNS ME. THANK YOU *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, May 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ALSO ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Vehicle speed control, May 14, 2013, crash
2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BUCKED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF HER SON'S VEHICLE. THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, INFORMED THE CONSUMER, MOST OF THE ACCIDENTS, WERE CAUSED MY THE FLOOR MATS. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD THICK MATS, THAT DID NOT GET CAUGHT UNDER THE GAS PEDAL.
Structure, May 13, 2013
HELLO THIS ISSUE HAPPENED WITH MY 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. YESTERDAY EVENING AT 7:30 PM I WAS TRYING TO GET INTO MY CAR. THE EDGE OF THE DRIVER SIDE CAR DOOR SLAMMED INTO MY HEAD AND PIERCED THROUGH IT. I HAD TO CALL 911 AND HAD TO GET 10 STITCHES ON MY FOREHEAD. ONCE I CAME BACK AND EXAMINED THE DOOR OF MY CAR WHAT I FOUND IS THAT THE EDGE OF CAR DOOR LOOKS LIKE SHARPENED KNIFE. THE RUBBER BEADING DOES NOT REACH TILL THE CORNER OF THE CAR DOOR (BOTH ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE).THE EDGE OF CAR DOOR IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. I CHECKED ANOTHER CAR AND THERE ARE NO ISSUES WITH THAT. THE RUBBER PADDING REACHES TILL THE CORNER FOR THAT CAR. *TR
Power train, Tires, Wheels, Apr 27, 2013
2011 CAMRY WITH 27,373 MILES ENTERED TRAFFIC ON FWY AT 50+ MPH STARTED TO SHIMMY VIOLENTLY ENGULFING ME FROM ALL SIDES IT WAS IF CAR WAS POSSESSED. IN MY 61 YEARS I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS. THE RADIO CUT OUT I FELT PRESSURE WAVES AND NOISE THROUGHOUT THE CAR. I FOUND A GAS STATION JUST OFF FWY AND CHECKED THE TIRES SINCE THAT SEEMED THE LOGICAL CULPRIT, I FOUND NOTHING UNUSUAL. TO GET HOME I HAD TO DRIVE ABOUT ANOTHER 20 FWY MILES KEEPING CAR AT OR UNDER 60. I ARRIVED AT DEALER AND WAITED 3 1/2 HOURS BEFORE BEING SHOWN POSSIBLE PROBLEM. ALL 4 TIRES HAD WHAT HE REFERRED TO AS "CUPPING," ON THE INSIDE RIM. THAT WOULD EXPLAIN THE ENTIRE CAR TURNING INTO A FREAK-SHOW LIKE NOTHING I EVER EXPERIENCED. THEIR SOLUTION WAS TO CHARGE ME FOR 4 NEW TIRES AT RETAIL. MECHANIC SAID TIRES LOOKED GOOD AND HAD 20,000 PLUS MILES LEFT. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO REPLACE, (IN MY OPINION), DEFECTED TIRES. TIRES WERE NOT OUT OF ALIGNMENT IF THEY WERE THEN THE DEALERSHIP IS AT FAULT SINCE THEY DID IT. I EXAMINED ALL 4 TIRES IN THE BAY WHILE IT WAS JACKED UP, NO EXCESSIVE WEAR SHOWED. WHO DO I SEE THAT WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY? THESE ARE BRIDGESTONE TIRES I THOUGHT WERE A SOLID BRAND. I WENT ONLINE TO SEE IF ANYONE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND FOUND SEVERAL. WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED TO ME IF THOSE 4 TIRES DECIDED THE PRESSURE WAS TOO MUCH AND BLEW SIMULTANEOUSLY, PROBABLY A HIDEOUS DEATH!? WIFE DRIVES THE CAR IT HERS. SHE HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. SHE CAN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR UNTIL VEHICLE IS WARMED UP AND EVEN THEN IT IS STIFF AND NOISY. ON A HILL THERE WAS NO GRAB IT WAS IF THE CAR HAD NO STOP IT LITERALLY TOOK BOTH FEET ONE ON BRAKE OTHER REVVING ENGINE TO KEEP FROM BACKING INTO A TRUCK. *TR
Air bags, Apr 13, 2013, crash
I WAS REAR ENDED CAUSING ME TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DESPITE THE IMPACT BEING SIGNIFICANT. *TR
Visibility, Visibility/wiper, Mar 25, 2013
I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 50 OVER THE KENT NARROW BRIDGE IN MARYLAND WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRASH. I THEN HEARD THE SOUND OF WIND AND GLASS BREAKING. I LOOK UP AT MY SUNROOF AND SAW BROKEN GLASS AND A LARGE HOLE IN THE SUN ROOF. THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED OUT, SO THERE WAS VERY LITTLE GLASS IN THE CAR. I DID NOT SEE ANY OBJECTS THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSE THIS OR ANY TRUCKS NEAR ME THAT WOULD HAVE DROPPED ANYTHING. THANK GOD THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED OUT AND NO BROKEN GLASS CAME INTO THE CAR WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. TOYOTA IS BULKING AT COVERING THIS UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE LOOK AT VERY CAREFULLY. I HAVE PICTURES IF NEEDED. *TR