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:
13 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,566 miles
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The front dashboard of my car has melted. On a sunny day there is too much of a glare that I cannot see clearly to what is ahead. I cannot place anything on the dashboard because it sticks on there and it has began to chip off when I accidentally bump my nail on it. It is horrible and dangerous with that glare. If someone was on the side of the road I may not see them on time to let them pass by because of the glare and it is getting worse as it continues to melt even more.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that, over time, the dashboard began to melt, and produced a glare on the windshield. The vehicle was taken to fowler Toyota of tulsa (6868 E broken arrow expressway frontage rd, tulsa, ok 74145) where the dealer stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist since the vehicle was out of warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000...updated 10/26/17 updated 11/16/2017
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and had a glossy finish. The glare from the sun reflected off the dashboard and resulted in poor visibility while driving. The contact received an extended warranty from the manufacturer in reference to the structure of the dashboard; however, the failure did not occur until six weeks after the deadline ended. The manufacturer declined to replace the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (kc summers auto group, 117 S 19th St, mattoon, il, 61938). The dealer agreed with the manufacturer, but stated that they would assist with whatever the manufacturer stated. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
- Charleston, IL, USA
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The dashboard is starting to melt. When the outside temperature gets warm, 80 degrees plus, the dashboard is so sticky you can not put your hands on it.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving various speeds, the dashboard created a glare that caused the driver's vision to be obstructed. Bob tyler Toyota was contacted and stated that there was a warranty expansion on the condition of the dashboard that expired on May 31, 2017. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was no longer covered under the warranty expansion. The failure mileage was 189,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was prematurely deteriorating extensively, which could affect other components. In addition, the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V491000 (visibility). The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine when the recall would be provided by an authorized dealer and to determine if there was a solution to replace the dashboard by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Vehicle was in motion, approaching freeway ramp when suddenly the sunroof exploded. Good weather conditions, approximately 11:00 a.M., 04/13/17. Fortunately the inside shade panel was closed.
Made a 90 degree turn to park car, car rapidly accelerated and crashed into a wall within 25 feet of turning causing auto body damage. Data recorder report pulled from third party shows last five seconds before impact and recorded within.3 milliseconds rpb went from 400 to 2000 and speed went from 3.7 mph to 9.9 mph. Toyota wrote back and said nothing was wrong with car. If you review crash site and distance car turned to the building, it is impossible to accelerate that quickly in that short of distance. Vehicle was in motion on a city street turning into a private parking lot.
My daughter was driving our Camry to work on dry city pavement. She was going through an intersection (her light was green) when she was hit by a Cadillac escalade. The impact was hard enough it spun her around on a dry city street and made the car jump a curb. The escalade ran a red light. The side impact air bags did not deploy. Toyota said they behaved as expected.
I was driving into my garage and had just brake to let it ease in. My foot was still on the brake, when the car suddenly revved and lunged forward. The brake would not work, and it was as if the car had a mind of its own. It hit the crate that was in front of the wall, and forced a bike rack through the wall. The front bumper of my car was cracked in places. The car then stopped. So scary! I immediately called my dealership and was told they could not talk to me. I needed to call the corporation, which I did. After two months of waiting on a decision, I was told there is nothing wrong with my car, and that's that. I have since learned that there have been other incidents with Toyota just like mine. I am petrified to drive the car, and yet I am also afraid to pass it on to someone else. I don't want anyone hurt. I have called Toyota, and they do not return my calls I am wondering what I can do.
Dashboard is sticky to the touch and has a shiny appearance making it difficult to see due to the reflection from the sun created by the dashboard in the windshield. Dashboard appears to be melting.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and emitted a strong odor. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The repair could not be performed due to the parts being on back order. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and became extremely sticky. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced; however, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver side sun visor was detached from the vehicle and failed to stay up. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sun visor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,822.
My 07 Camry runs completely out of oil before it's time for it to be changed. I have had the car checked for oil leaks and has passed each time. After researching this issue I have found that the more miles on the car the faster it runs the oil out and with that being said I now have engine damage. Not to mention this car has been the absolute worst. I put my visors down one time and had to take them off because they wouldn't go back up. The power controls in my car don't work. I also found out tonight that there was a recall on the gas pedal in this death trap that happened before I owned it that I was never informed of but knew something had to be wrong with it because it kept sticking!! I am not the only person dealing with this and find it outrageous that it has not been fixed. My children used to ride in that car!! it is a ticking time bomb and something needs to be done about this!!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard was cracked and leaked a sticky substance. The rear window had air bubbles that made it difficult to see out the window. The doors on the passenger side leaked water during rainy conditions into the passenger side of the vehicle. In addition, an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Takata recall. My dashboard is soft and get softer. It getting sticky. The worst thing is the glare that comes off it is blinding. I have almost have accentdents becouse of this. Once the sun hit you real can not see. This is one thing toyoda must replace. I know if I get into an accentdent that's I first thing I will do, get a lawyer. In fact I have been told from one the it in pairs you so much that you get in a accentdent we can go after toyoda of not recalling a part that has a safety concern. It is so soft you nail just its it and makes a dent. I don't show in a pic but by the glove box there is a piece that ever rubs off. It is as thin as one coat of paint on the glove box. Every what what the so called dash is very cheap rudder that melts, easy the damage, can not clean it or anything. I love toyoda but this dash will make my buy something else, it's a pain in the ass.
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