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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:
20 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 0
Average Mileage:
105,297 miles

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2007 Toyota Camry brakes problems

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2007 Toyota Camry Owner Comments (Page 5 of 11)

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problem #140

Aug 032016

Camry

  • 118,000 miles

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

On an intermittent basis, brake and ABS indicator lights illuminate on instrument panel, tachometer and speedometer are inoperative or indicator needles jumping, temperature gauge inoperative, A/C not functioning. Occurs while driving and when stationary. Based on internet research other drivers state problem is with ABS ECU. Dealer indicates Toyota will not fund repair. Based on apparent frequency of problem, Toyota should cover cost of repair. Per dealer, part costs about $1700.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #139

May 112016

Camry

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving various speeds, the speedometer became inoperable and the ABS light constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

- Morrisville, VT, USA

problem #138

Jul 202016

Camry

  • 88,100 miles
July 2016, check engine light came on. Diagnostic indicated code P171. Was advised it was a laundry list of systems to check for this code. ( replaced the following; flex pipe, 02 sensor, spark plugs and fuel pump. For a total of 1400.00) while driving on I-95 at 60 mph, airbag light, brake light, ABS light and seat belt light all illuminated at the same time. Techometer surged out of control, engine temp gauge displayed no reading and speedometer went to zero. Oh and yeah, the ac that was blowing very cold air switched to warm or hot. All of these issues happened at the same time on the highway at 60 mph. Ironically, the check engine light did not illuminate and the mechanic is unable to determine the cause as there is no code issued from the computer for this very dangerous problem. This problem happens randomly and there is no warning. The engine performs normal during this issue with the exception of the ac that fails every time. This issue can and has happened when the car is sitting parked with engine running and while in motion. I am so afraid that this eventually will cause a serious accident or death. And the most annoying part is no mechanic can tell any of us why this happens or how to fix it. Please, please, help us before the worst happens.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #137

Apr 152016

Camry

  • 136,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving at any speed, the instrument panel flashed, the temperature gauge fluctuated from cold to hot, the speedometer went to zero, and the oil and ABS warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator associated with the ABS failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #136

May 282016

Camry

  • 160,000 miles
Periodically when driving or at a stop, the speedometer goes to zero, the emergency brake and ABS lights go on, temperature gauge occasionally goes to cold, and the tachometer gauge fluctuates. Toyota dealer says it's the brake actuator ECU which, just for the part, runs around $2000. I see a recall for the hybrid but not my model and noticed other owners complaining about the same issue on the web. My car is only worth about $5000. I have owned Camry in the past but this is the first time I have any real issues with this year model. I have a 1989 that is still running with almost 350,000 miles on it. My present vehicle only has a little over 160,000.

- Yucca Valley, CA, USA

problem #135

May 202016

Camry

  • 58,700 miles
My oil light comes on every time I break

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #134

May 162016

Camry

  • miles

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

I bought my Toyota Camry in 2007 brand new. Recently I applied the brake and heard air leaking sound and the car can not be stopped immediately.. today, the check engine light is on and sent to the mechanic and found that the brake booster is defected need to replace it and cost around $1600. Having search at the internet and revealed that complaints of this issue are existed. I feel that Toyota should recall this part.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

problem #133

May 132016

Camry

  • 172,256 miles
While running (sitting still or moving) the dashboard gauges will go crazy. The speedometer will go to 0, the brake and ABS lights will come on and the RPM may bounce around. The temp gauge may also drop to C. otherwise, the car appears fine. This can happen at any time (engine cold or warm, driving in city or highway). The length of the episodes vary from a second (or less) to 20+ minutes. From a little research, I can tell other Toyota Camry (around the same year) owners have also encountered this issue.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #132

Mar 262016

Camry

  • miles
I don't have received mile of warrant coverage for brake actuator problem. They have campaigned about 177,000 car has problem on 2014. My car has big problem on 2015. I went to body shop and retail shop for brake problem with stop on the freeway before warranty expired on 2015. But they cannot fix it but the car stops on the freeway on 2014,2015 but. I continued drive the car because not enough money for the fixed. I was fixed after third time stop on the way May 2016. Toyota center charged $1,700 for fixed brake problem.

- Oak Park, CA, USA

problem #131

Apr 172016

Camry

  • miles
While operating the vehicle (stationary or moving) the instrument panel will intermittently provide false/no information. Some of the known symptoms include the flashing of the malfunction lights for the ABS system and parking brake, the gauge needles showing zero while moving or bouncing intermittently, and the A/C system being inoperative.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #130

Apr 062016

Camry

  • miles

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

My Camry has check engine light on and oil needed to be changed once again in less than 3 months. Toyota has a recall on oil burning up but they checked last time and said it's okay. Evidently it's not. The mechanic recommended brake booster for the engine light issue which costs from $750-$1,200 which is hard to afford. This kind of issue can cost your life. Toyota needs to recall this and fix it since so many other people have the same issue.

- Glen Allen, VA, USA

problem #129

Apr 092016

Camry

  • 175,000 miles
Brake actuator failure. Brakes making chirping noise when you depress peddle. Check vsc system light come on. This is the second brake actuator failure resulting in replacement of unit.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #128

Mar 132016

Camry

  • 135,000 miles
I was driving my 2007 Toyota Camry le and the ABS and brake lights came on and the RPM gauge bounce around and speedometer stops working and stays on zero and I have read a lot of complaints and should be a recall on the problem and Toyota should be held responsible for this happening to a lot and several 2007 Toyota vehicles like the Camry. My name is [xxx]my cell is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Horn Lake, MS, USA

problem #127

Feb 292016

Camry

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed with a delayed response. All the instrument panel warning indicators, including the vsc indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

- Centereach, NY, USA

problem #126

Jan 232016

Camry

  • 115,000 miles
The ABS and brake lights of my Toyota 2007 Camry come on and off intermittently. When the lights are on, the whole dashboard readers; the speedometer, RPM, engine temperature and other gauges jump and flicker, the light markers for transmission gear and parking go off. The ac unit also did not work. I went to dealer to get it checked out but there were no codes to diagnose the issue. I was told to come back again when it happens for longer than a day. It keeps happening at various times of the day (morning and evening), when the car is stopped or moving, and on all types of roads and driving conditions (city streets, highway, at a stop light, at a stop sign, when I am turning). I have noticed that Toyota has already issued a recall for the same issue for the 2007 Camry hybrid. Given the sheer number of complaints I have read about this issue for the regular Camry 2007, it seems ridiculous that Toyota has not issued a recall for this for the 2007 Camry.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #125

Jan 152016

Camry

  • 150,000 miles
On two occasions, while traveling between 40-50 mph, the brakes started applying repeatedly on their own after I had pushed on the pedal to slow the car. This continued for several minutes even after bringing the car to a stop. There was an intermittent hissing sound from the area of the pedals. The pavement was dry and smooth both times. The incidents occurred about 1 month apart. The first incident was on a highway while making a slight curve to an exit ramp. The second time was driving straight on a city street in moderate to heavy traffic. After pulling over, the car would move slowly forward after I took my foot off of the brake in a slow jerking motion while the brakes applied themselves and continued with the hissing noise. After shutting ignition off and restarting the car, the problem stopped. My mechanic was not able to find anything wrong. Seems to be a braking issue with these cars and Toyota should step up and take responsibility before a tragedy occurs.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #124

Dec 132015

Camry

  • 121,000 miles
Vehicle having problem with ABS module. Same as many other complaints on NHTSA website. At random times, brake and ABS lights come on and speedometer drops to zero. May last for one or several minutes and eventually returns to normal. Alternates between functioning and not but has been malfunctioning more than it works. Mechanic diagnosed problem as ABS module. Brakes seem to be functioning correctly but not sure if working in ABS mode. Based on complaints on website, can't believe NHTSA has not forced a recall.

- Richmond, KY, USA

problem #123

Dec 202015

Camry

  • 120,000 miles
Brakes failed while trying to stop at a stop sign. The brakes failed while trying to stop on dry pavement. The brake pedal became very hard and the car continued threw the stop sign and stopped. The check engine light had been on for a day. I took the car to the dealer and was told it was bad gas. I drove the car for another day with hard brakes and then retuned to the dealer because of some near misses because the brakes were not working. The dealer found that the brake booster was bad. A quick check shows that this very common on 2007 Camry. These faulty boosters are safety hazard and should be recalled and replaced by Toyota before some one dies!

- Buhl, ID, USA

problem #122

Nov 192015

Camry

  • 100,000 miles
This is the 3rd accident I have been in related to the Toyota Camry 2007 braking system failing. In each instance, I had been going less than 35mph in traffic. I have had to press down really hard on the brake pedal and it doesn't come to a complete stop until 20-30 seconds late. The brake does not reduce the car speed like it should be to prevent an accident from happening. In addition to this, I have also noticed that when I brake there is vibration and the car shakes when trying to come to a complete stop. On top on this, the brake pedal feels as if it is getting stuck and I have to press down really hard before I can come to a complete stop. This is very frightening and I no longer feel safe driving this car.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #121

Dec 152015

Camry

  • 112,003 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stability control warning light and the traction control light illuminated. The contact also stated that the brakes also failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,003.

- Alton, VA, USA

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