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CarComplaints.com Notes: An increasing number of Toyotas are experiencing excessive oil consumption and the 2007 Camry seems to be leading the charge.

Owners are reporting that their engines are deprived of oil halfway through their maintenance schedules and in some cases the damage is so bad that entirely new engines need to be installed, paid out of pocket. The issue may be a result of defective piston rings.

Toyota has issued a TSB for this problem, but maintains their stance that vehicles equipped with a 2AZ-FE engine are burning through a “normal” amount of oil.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,284 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2007 Toyota Camry Owner Comments

problem #17

Feb 012014

Camry

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My dashboard of my 2007 Toyota Camry has completely melted and is causing my view to be obstructed by the suns glare when driving. Toyota will not replace or fix this.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #16

Mar 162006

Camry

  • 45,000 miles
My 2007 Camry smells horribly like mold and mildew. The mold is in the A/C but I can't get sunnyside Toyota to replace the A/C and clean the vents. What do I do? I have been complaining since I bought the car brand new in March 2006. I finally found a doctor who could diagnose what was wrong. The mold in the A/C of my Toyota has caused my leg muscles to be weaken so I have alot of pain walking and a large bump on my leg. Toyota has been nice but won't clean out my A/C or vents and won't admit this is a very very common problem in the 2007 Camry. I am high sensitive to mold and it has caused alot of sick days, doctors appts, and pain. I would like them to replace the A/C and I am sure there will find the mold.

- Lorain , OH, USA

problem #15

Dec 192009

Camry

  • 52,500 miles
Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) October - December 2009 on two (2) separate occasions, my 2007 Toyota Camry accelerated without apparent cause. The second incident happened after I had been shopping at the huntington mall for christmas. I was coming up to a redlight behind several automobiles when the car accelerated. I veered to the right side of the road to avoid hitting the automobile in front of me and braked as hard as I could. I also put the automobile in park as soon as I could. Before this, I had an incident of slight acceleration, but I don't recall exactly when or where-just that I mentioned to my husband that I felt the car didn't want to stop when I applied the brake. On January 6, 2010, I took the Camry to the dealership in which I purchased it for a routine oil change and requested the service department to look at the accelerator pedal. On January 22, 2010, the Camry had to be towed into the dealership due to a busted oil tube (which was later identified as a recall) and again, I asked the repair department to check the pedal. My husband accompanied me to pick the car up later that afternoon and when I asked if the pedal had been checked, the service advisor told my husband that the pedal had been checked and he had driven the car and couldn't find any problems. The service advisor related to us that "something about a recall was on the news about 4:00 a.M. that very morning". after the public recall and two letters addressing this issue with the dealership, I was finally contacted by the dealership to bring my automobile in for recall repairs. Since that time, I've taken the Camry in for a steering wheel concern, which warranted no apparent cause, and recently experienced another incident with acceleration. The acceleration was more of a revving of the engine rather than an out of control acceleration. I would like others to know about these incidence and hopefully avoid injuries. [xxx]

- Huntington, WV, USA

problem #14

Mar 152010

Camry

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving for work with my Toyota Camry 2007. While accelerating to get on the highway, around the end of the ramp, my vehicle suddenly accelerated with no controls working from the driver's seat either for the steering wheel or the brake. In a matter of a few seconds, the vehicle went a few times in a zig-zag manner and subsequently hit a semi-trailer which was southbound on the highway. My car was completely smashed in the front and totaled later. This incident occurred after my car went through the accelerator pedal replacement as per recommendation of the Toyota recall procedure. I could have been easily killed in this accident. I got a traffic ticket for the first time in my life after having a ticket-free driving record for the past 11+ years. I am pleading 'not guilty' for this ticket because the defective Toyota car was responsible for the accident and not my error.

- Sylvania, OH, USA

problem #13

Mar 052010

Camry

  • 57,434 miles
2007 Toyota Camry recalled had the new parts installed @ dealership. After which I experienced the accelerator sticking and not slowing down without pressure to brakes. Returned to the dealership and they said they couldn't duplicate the problem, found no fault codes and rechecked the fixes they had previously installed. The problem still remains, the car doesn't decelerate when you let off the accelerator and in fact had an instance of it speeding up and decelerating freely on it's own. The dealership informed me there is nothing they can do as their computers didn't find anything wrong but as the owner of this vehicle there is clearly something wrong with it that I do not feel safe driving this vehicle.

- Monticello, IL, USA

problem #12

Feb 072010

Camry

  • 30,000 miles
I have a 2007 Japanese-made Camry. I bought at a premium (well above invoice and above msrp because servco Hawaii does not give discounts) thinking I was paying for a reliable and well-made vehicle. I have had other Toyota but none with as many problems as this vehicle. And, with all the news of accelerator problems, I would like my problems checked and not be charged for it. I do not like the idea of having to pay $103 (1hr labor) X 3 different accelerator issues + another $103 to see why there is the smell of gasoline coming from the A/C vent. 1. when stepping on the accelerator, I will get no response... I continue to depress the gas, still no response. Then finally, the car will thrust forward violently. This has been mentioned to Toyota Hawaii dealer several times saying it was normal for drive by wire vehicle and that it will take some getting used to. 2. when accelerating slowly, the car will rev high without the automatic transmission upshifting.. I have to depress the gas more and the car will rev even higher before upshifting. 3. on 2 different times, the car has revved and jumped forward while not in gear. The first time was at an intersection. I shifted into neutral with the P-brake on and it felt as if someone hit my car from the rear. The car jumped into the busy crosswalk about 2 feet until I hit the brake pedal and shifted it back into drive. Another time was at the drive-thru window in park. The car didn't move but jerked violently. Both were on flat surfaces. 4. when under heavy acceleration, the car sometimes give off the smell of gasoline. It is not exhaust fumes but smells of raw gasoline. A/C in recirculate mode. I also have been having numerous other quality problems with excessive rattling of trim and door ajar alarm going off for no reason.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #11

Mar 012010

Camry

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Was parking my 2007 Toyota Camry in parking lot between two cars when my car suddenly accelerated causing me to hit two cars in the spaces adjacent to the parking space I was entering. These cars were in front of the space I was entering. This occurred after recall repairs to the gas pedal were made on 2/11/10.

- New Bern, NC, USA

problem #10

Mar 272007

Camry

  • 5,146 miles
I as pulling into a parking space, car accelerated - jumped a curb, hitting a tree and broke my nose, and damaged the whole front of my car.. on June 27, 2009 I was pulling into a parking space again, Camry accelerated hitting the SUV in front of my car. Took it in to pauly Toyota in crystal lake, il and they sent me away saying there is nothing wrong with my 2007 Camry. I also had two very near accidents, but I was able to stop in time. I am deathly afraid to drive this car. I don't know when it will accelerate again. And the dealer refuses to help me out. Please help me!

- Huntley, IL, USA

problem #9

Jun 122009

Camry

  • 24,000 miles
On 6-12-2009 approximately 5pm. I had an incident with my 2007 Toyota Camry. We were on vacation, driving to southern shores, nc. Stopped at: The Virginia diner got in the Camry. To start the car that is equipped with the option, smart key, you must depress the foot brake and push the start button to start the engine. Again, to place the car in gear, the foot brake must be depressed. I placed the car in reverse and the engine began to race with the brake being push as hard as I could, the car couldn't be held. It moved backward. I hit a parked pickup truck and drove it into a SUV parked next to it. The incident took only seconds. I exchanged information with the owners of the damaged vehicles. Someone called the sussex co. Sheriff, who arrived, checked for injuries. There were none and he said, that this happening on private property without injuries, means he would not submit a police report. My Camry was received the most damage, about $5,000. It was drivable and the trunk lid stayed latched and was able to be opened with the dash release. Nationwide insurance paid all of the damages. My deductible was $500. I had no idea how this happened and assumed it was user error. With the news reports and receiving the recall notice from Toyota. The Toyota floor mat was attached to the floor with the safety catches. I removed the mat as directed. I feel that the accident was caused by a system error. I took my '07 Camry to my dealer, Toyota of greensburg after my explanation, the service manager, told me that I shouldn't be driving the car and rented a loaner car for me. He said, that a corporate service representative would examine my auto. I'm waiting to hear from the dealer.

- Mckeesport, PA, USA

problem #8

Jan 272010

Camry

  • miles
Since there is recall on the Toyota Camry I have one. Why have I not received a letter this could put me and my child in danger or kill both of us. I think it is wrong that I had to here it from the tv instead of from the Toyota dealerships. Nothing has happen to my car yet and hopely not. But how can I make sure it will be safe and if not what are they going to do give me something else to drive if this dose not fix the problem

- Dahlonega, GA, USA

problem #7

Sep 162008

Camry

  • 30,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Wife was driving down hwy 77 Arkansas city Kansas, making a pass she lost control after she slid off shoulder at bend of the road. Out of the multiple air bags only one deployed the passengers side curtain. After reviewing the crash site and reading report the first hit to the car was drivers side front end, it was a very hard hit. Steering bag should have gone off as it dug into a turn around mound. Went up and down wide median ditch starting a six turn rolling of the 2007 Toyota Camry. She went out sun roof even though she had seat belt on. Medical report stats seat belt marks and severe leg injuries. She will never be the same and I'm lucky to still have her. I will use all means to find out why the so called safety features on this car did not prevent some of the damage to this wonderful women.

- Wellington, KS, USA

problem #6

Jun 142008

Camry

  • miles
2007 Toyota Camry manufacturer's defect of the air conditioning system. Emits a strong musty mold smell. The company is aware of this problem and has done nothing. Dealership performed a temporary foam treatment that might last a year and sprayed a chemical inside the vent system. The possibility of mold in the system exists and could cause severe aggravation of already existing allergy problems. I have read many complaints from all over the country. I think it's time to hold Toyota accountable.

- Tarpon Springs, FL, USA

problem #5

Jan 112008

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,000 miles
I purchased a 2007 Toyota Camry in March 2006. This new vehicle had several defects including the replacement of a dash by the dealer after delivery. The quality of the brake rotors on this vehicle are unsatisfactory. I have had the rotors replaced five times. The vehicle has approx. 46,000 miles. I have had two independent repair shops evaluate the factory rotors and they both come to the same conclusion, poor quality rotors. It's not how the vehicle is being operated since we are not causing anything that would cause these rotors to warp the way they do. We do not drive our vehicles hard, just to cause more maintenance expenses. Toyota has paid for replacing the rotors once. They have also charged me twice for the same work and I have paid twice to another auto shop. I tried to file a complaint through Toyota and that was useless. I will never purchase a Toyota vehicle again. Real sad how they were handling my complaint.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 072007

Camry 6-cyl

  • miles
2007 Toyota Camry with sudden acceleration without warning. Consumer states that the vehicle surged forward while pulling into a parking space and came to rest after hitting a building. She stated there was over $8,000 in damages. The consumer state the manufacturer issued a recall for the floor mats.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #3

Jan 122008

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,252 miles
On Saturday 1/12/08 the accelerator on my 2007 Toyota Camry stuck to the floor!! I pumped the pedal a few times but that didn't free it. I had to slip it into neutral and cut the engine. I was able to safely coast into a parking lot but was highly upset! I looked down and did not see anything interfering with the pedal, so I placed the vehicle into park and started it up and pumped the pedal again. It slowly came out. (it felt as though hydraulic pressure had been released.) I put it into drive and slowly pulled forward. It seemed ok so I drove it slowly straight to the dealer. When I got there I told them what happened. (if this had happened when my 68 yr. Old mother in law was driving my children to school in this car as she usually does, I don't think she would have reacted as I did!) the dealership called me less than two hours later and told me that they had already checked my car and that there was nothing was wrong with it. They said they thought my car mat had gotten stuck on the accelerator (not one of theirs, but a very heavy thick rubber one.) I explained I had looked down to see if anything was stuck once I had the vehicle safely stopped and could see nothing interfering with the pedal! they told me they were basing this assumption on the fact that there was an outline for my car mat near the gas pedal. I told them, adamantly, that I didn't care where the outline was, that I had visually inspected it and that nothing was stuck! they informed me that, that was their position on the matter and basically the explanation they were sticking to. I don't feel this car is safe! I have lost my confidence in Toyota and seriously doubt I will ever purchase another.

- Laplata, MD, USA

problem #2

May 202006

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles
The 2007 Toyota Camry le 4cyl automatic sedan experienced hesitation, unintended acceleration and complete lack of response to the depression of the accelerator pedal; two times creatiing situations that easily could have caused an accident. The first time I was trying to merge onto a high-speed lane of a highway. I pushed the accelerator pedal and the car did absolutely nothing, then roared to life, but too late. I had to brake because I didn't have enough time to make it. Then, about a year later the accelerator stuck and the engine revved to 6000 rpms, and would not come down. I was forced to pull over and shut it down. Both of these times I brought it to the local Toyota dealer and they couldn't find anything. The most recent time, after the stuck accelerator pedal incident, they had it all day and sent it home with a service man who could not duplicate the situation. I seriously fear bodily injury or death in the future if this isn't fixed and fixed right.

- Danvers, MA, USA

problem #1

Jun 272006

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 500 miles
Upon acceleration a deep thud is heard in the rear end area. All possible areas of loose articles were checked. Dealer cannot seem to find. Rear wheel well material comes loose and hangs. Dashboard had to be torn out to fix ac rattle. Jbl bluetooth radio malfunctioned and needed replacing.

- Cumming, GA, USA

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