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:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,997 miles
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I have been driving for 11 years, I have only owned Toyota's. I am extremely disappointed with my most recent Camry purchase. My dashboard is completely coming to pieces!!! its extremely soft and delicate. Cannot be touched in heat or pieces will come off, and deep scratches are made from the passing of a finger nail. I have never seen something like this in my life. I am disappointed in the dash board material. I take well care of my cars, washing it weekly. I will probably reconsider purchasing another Toyota, I thought I was getting my money's worth...apparently im getting what I paid for. What a fail!! its only 6 years old and it looks more worn out than the first Camry I ever owned! interior material is cheap. Honestly considering turning in my 2007 Toyota Camry for a better quality vehicle. Heartbreaking to see my hard earned money come to pieces before I have even finished paying for it. Repairing it out of my pocket is not even an option.
I have a 2007 lecamry and my wife noticed a couple of weeks ago that the dashboard was real sticky I tried cleaning with a rag with water also noticed that the windshield was getting real hazy I tried to clean that even went to a glass company. I called lou fusz in St. Louis, mo. Made an appointment with them on 8-30-2013 they called the manufacture up Toyota they said it was past the warranty she called the extended warranty company up they said it was not covered. Lou fusz came to the conclusion that the dash was causing the haziness on the windshield they said that they could replace the dash for $1600.this dash is dangerous it is putting a chemical called plasticsizes out it bubbles and the dash is comming off this is ridiculous that Toyota can get by with this can a class action lawsuit be brought against Toyota there seems to be a lot of cars all over the country doing this can you contact me on this thank you [xxxx] [xxxx] [xxxx] [xxxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I have a 2007 Toyota Camry and I purchased a extended warranty when I bought the car in 2007 that warranty expired August 1, 2013 a few days after it had expired my driver side visor will not stay up! I do not hang anything on it like cd holder or anything. It is driving me crazy because it makes it very hard to see the road when I am driving and I feel this should be recalled sense there has been multiple complaints for the 2007 Camry with this same situation and it is a safety problem for many Camry owners. The visor sometimes even hits me in the head when I try to get out of my car. I have had many issues with this car from day one and I am not very happy that this has not been recalled yet. Seems like Toyota does not care for the safety of their customers. Also on top of the visor my shock coil broke on the passenger side which the extended warranty did cover sense it happened before August 1st but now the strut is leaking oil on that same side, I brought it to the Toyota dealer in June 2013 and they told me they won't replace it because even though it is leaking oil it is not 100% broken yet and told me the warranty wont cover it until it completely blows! I told them I have a young child that I have to think of this safety along with mine and was shocked that even though it is leaking oil (which is not good) cause at any moment while driving it can bust that Toyota doesn't recognize it, its not like it will heal on its own so I feel it should have been replaced under my warranty that I paid almost $1000 for when I purchased the car! I hope Toyota will recall the visor issue for their customers. I am going to contact Toyota directly on Monday to see if I can get anywhere with this safety issue.
I have a gen6 Toyota Camry with a dash that has been getting sticky and seems to be melting. This has been slowly getting worse over the past 2 years. This has never been cleaned with chemicals other than soap and water. The dash closest to the window has become 'glossy' to the point of causing visibility issues and reflection of exterior lighting. I have searched the web extensively and there seems to be no 'one' answer. Some dealers are replacing dash, some are offering to cover materials and some only offering 10-20% discounts. Can you contact me or refer me to the proper department to submit a claim for a replacement. As this is clearly a Toyota 'product related' problem, I would expect that Toyota would have a resolution to fix/replace the dash as needed.
- Orlando, FL, USA
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I have a 2007 Toyota Camry and the dashboard is melting. The dashboard towards the windshield is always in a liquid state and the rest of the dashboard is soft. In the sunshine and at night under street lights the dashboard reflects a glare onto the windshield that impairs the drivers entire vision of the road. Also on the passenger side of the dashboard the outline of the airbag compartment can be seen. I believe the glare on the windshield is a hazard and due to the current condition of the dashboard the passenger airbag may fail to deploy when needed. The dashboard has not been treated with chemicals that may have caused this problem. It has always been cleaned with a wet wash cloth.
I have a 2007 Toyota Camry and the dashboard is melting. The dashboard towards the windshield is always in a liquid state and the rest of the dashboard is soft. In the sunshine and at night under street lights the dashboard reflects a glare onto the windshield that impairs the drivers entire vision of the road. Also on the passenger side of the dashboard the outline of the airbag compartment can be seen. I believe the glare on the windshield is a hazard and due to the current condition of the dashboard the passenger airbag may fail to deploy when needed. The dashboard has not been treated with chemicals that may have caused this problem. It has always been cleaned with a wet wash cloth.
The dashboard seems to be disintegrating. The area on the front part of the dashboard (closest to the windshield) seems to be the worse, although the problem is spreading to the entire dash. It is sticky, tacky, shiny and gouges easily. This problem is creating a glare and is dangerous. The dash is basically melting. I worry about the function of the airbags. Is there documentation that states the safety of the airbag is not compromised" what about the windshield" Toyota needs to fix this problem.
I own Camry SE 2007. Dashboard of the car is starting to melt, surface is very sticky, shiny and when touched with finger it is coming off like a glue. While driving the surface is so shiny it creates very bright glare from sun light, sometimes it blinds driver's road visibility creating a potential road hazard dashboard surface has turned into a very soft material and it can be easily scraped off to expose the underlying insulation.
The area on the front part of the dashboard (next to the windshield) has become sticky and shiny. It is tacky to the touch and easily gouges. It creates a glare for the driver that can impair his ability to drive. We have tried washing the area and it does not improve the condition! it is dangerous and unsightly!
The dashboard of my 2007 Toyota Camry SE has been melting and there is a shine reflection of the dashboard in the windshield creating a visibility problem. I bought this car brand new when it came out at maroon Toyota at weston, fl. When I started with the problem I took it to this dealership and the manager said my car was our of warranty and could do nothing. I also took it to headquarters Toyota in miami where I have been taking my car for maintenance and I got the same reply. I called Toyota usa and the agent said he can't do anything else either because the dashboard of the car has a warranty of only 3 years. This is a manufacturing defect of the car. I never heard of a melting dashboard and my car right now has less than 65K and this started when it was around 50K miles. Please, can you help? I am sure I cannot be the only one complaining. Thank you
On September 2011, the texture of my dashboard started changing to a shiny tacky texture, and the closer to the window the more severe it was. I must add that I take great care of my vehicle and whenever it's parked outside I use interior windshield covers to protect it from the sun and heat. In an attempt to clean it, I noticed the dashboard was disintegrating. It was coming right off and it was impossible to remove the sticky texture. Furthermore, the dashboard is so soft that it can be scrapped right off with a nail or any slightly sharp object. I've been investigating this issue, and it appears to be common on 2007 Camry's and 2007 Lexus' vehicles. I created a video demonstrating this defect and have posted it on youtube. It can be found by searching "Toyota Camry sticky dashboard" or by clicking on this link www.youtube.com/watch?V=47W3slkgvp0&feature=email
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the entire length of the dashboard melted for an unknown reason. The vehicle was not inspected and the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the sun visor plastic holder detached from its housing, causing the sun visor to hang abnormally. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 45,000.
2007 Camry indigo blue paint scratches. Under each entry door handle there are tons of scratches, as if you have many rings on your fingers scratching the paint. I bought the car new in 2007 and this issue presented itself from the beginning. It's like the top layer of paint will not stay on because you can see the primer layer right under the blue paint scratches.
2007 Toyota Camry. Consumer states that the dashboard is disintegrating or melting. Consumer is concerned since the dash holds all the instrument panel gauges, and panels.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry le. The contact stated that whenever it rained there was a puddle of water on the drivers side floor. The first time the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, they stated that the drain plugs were installed correctly. The second time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the entire vehicle had to be vacuumed out and the carpet cleaned. The failure occurred three times and the dealer was unable to correct the failure. The manufacturer was willing to assume responsibility for the repair cost; however, the contact feels that the failure may eventually cause other components to fail. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 45000.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. Each time it rained the drivers side floor was extremely wet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who removed the carpet, cleaned it twice and reinstalled the same carpet. They also cleaned the ac hose that was clogged with debris and the vehicle was repaired under the warranty. The failure recurred after the dealer previously repaired it. The dealer was contacted again but informed her that they really don't know where the water was coming from and they were unable to repair the failure. The manufacturer was called and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.
On April 27, 2010, I was backing out of a parking space. I usually back out of a parking space very slowly so that I can stop at anytime. After I had cleared the parking space and before I could exchange gears, the car (2007 Toyota Camry) kept on reversing. I put my foot on the brake but the car did not stop. It stopped when it hit a van which was adjacent to a police car. Luckily the police officer witnessed the entire accident. When the police officer approached my car he stated that "I thought you were going to hit me." I replied by saying "my car would not stop; I could stop the car." I informed the police officer that when I put my foot on the brake, the car continued to accelerate. The police report indicates that there was a problem with the acceleration. This statement is also want the mechanic said when he put the car in reverse to work on the car.
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- Miami, FL, USA