CarComplaints.com Notes: Owners are reporting that their engines are running out of oil awfully quick. As in, 1 quart every 1,200 miles. Toyota maintains that’s with the “normal†operating range of the 2AZ-FE while owners maintain that’s complete BS.
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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Lost power steering while parking the car, ps light also became on. The car became difficult to steer, but was able to complete parking job as the car was almost in parking position. Called aaa and towed the car home (2pm, no dealer was open) and later drove to a nearby dealer (the aaa driver told me how to handle the steering). The initial diagnostic by the dealer (stevens creek Toyota, san jose, ca) is an ECU failure. Dealer told me that we were luck as it is very hard to control the car with this problem. I was lucky that it happened while we were parking the car. If it happened on highway, it can potentially cause crash for sure. Car is 2008 Camry hybrid, 105K mile. Well maintained, all maintenance work were done by Toyota dealer. What made me extremely concerned is that this car has a history of critical safety function failure in the past. 1) driver side winder switch was overheated and generated a lot of smokes. Dealer said the switch has a defect, and I believe it led to a recall later. 2) driver side window wiper stopped moving while driving in rain, lost visibility in seconds. Dealer said a defect in the motor cause the problem, but not sure whether it led to a recall. 3) ps / ECU problem that made the car hard to control. I think Toyota is doing extremely poor on their car's safety. The dealer report is not done yet. I will update it later thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The dashboard is cracking and meaty and I've been calling every Toyota because I know this is a recall and they been telling me that they can't help me with this problem they said that I have to pay for it 1,500$ I will get on contact with the tv news and let them know what's going on with Toyota I really love Toyota but at this point I'm really upset with this.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. While driving various speeds, the horn would sound independently when making right and left turns. Also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated independently. The contact drove the vehicle to the local dealer (westchester Toyota sales, 2167 central park ave, yonkers, NY, 10710) where it was diagnosed that the bracket within the steering wheel failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the steering wheel and air bag were properly intact. The dealer stated that the failure was due to wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired because the contact felt that he was not at fault and a crash did not occur. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist, the vehicle was not under warranty, and there was no recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.
I purchased a used/certified 2008 Toyota Camry in 2012. I had not noticed any problems with the car until about a month ago when I kept hearing a bumping sound coming from the the passenger rear tire, after having the tires air pressure checked the problem seemed to be gone. However, later the car began pulling to the left, whenever I drove on a side street, the pulling was not there on the freeway. Things changed on this past Sunday, on my way to take my grandchildren home from church the steering wheel was uncontrollable and the car pulled sharply to the left and I decided to pull off the street, I was afraid to continue driving because I didn't want to put my grandchildren in any further danger. I had to call my daughter to come pick us up. The car was taken to the repair shop to get a wheel alignment. I told them about the problem with the steering wheel they assured me that they would be able to take care of the problem. The problem with the steering is still there, why hasn't there been a recall for this problem. I am afraid to drive my car!
I purchased my 2008 Toyota Camry SE on 8/18/2012. Several days after the purchase I noticed that the dashboard was excessively sticky and shiny, so much so that the glare on the windshield made it difficult to see through the windshield while driving. I then returned to the dealership to complain about the matter, but no one at the dealership had any answers and their only solution to remedy the problem was to suggest that I purchase a dashboard cover.
The dashboard of my Camry SE began to crystallize and became sticky to the touch. It is now so sticky that the least touch and nick pulls the vinyl right off. It is so shiny that it gives off a reflection while driving. It is very distracting when driving as it seems that something is in your eyes. The glare makes for a dangerous situation because your judgment is affected. This is a safety hazard and should be recalled by the dealer. I have several others with Camry having the same problem.
In summer of 2013, power steering pump failed on 2008 Toyota Camry. Car was very difficult to steer, turn and park but had to be driven, though unsafe to drive, for 3 days while pump was ordered and replaced. In the week before the power steering pump failed, the engine was found to be burning oil and had to be rebuilt. During this same month (August, 2013), the gas cover could not be opened to refill the gas tank while out of town, requiring a temporary cable fix by an out-of-town dealer. In the summer of 2014, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) actuator failed, also causing loss of speedometer, temperature and tachometer functions. ABS actuator part was ordered and replaced. Then a week later, the brake booster failed (check engine light on multiple times), leaking when brake was depressed. These are just the major safety failures of this 2008 Toyota Camry, which has had other problems, purchased new in 2007 and maintained by the same dealer. This car is not safe or reliable to drive.
The vehicle suddenly lost control and was not responding to the steering. It started swaying and hit the cement barrier on the left. This looks like a internal car failure. I have had this car for since 2008 and had bought it brand new. It is completely up to date with the maintenance and oil change etc.
While traveling down interstate 40 East, the steering locked and it was impossible to control the vehicle. Ultimately the vehicle flipped and rolled several times winding up in the median facing West.
The warning lights went on and immediate the vehicle shut down while I was traveling a city street in san francisco, California (dewey blvd). Fortunately the street is fairly level and I wasn't on a hill. I loss power to the brake, steering and everything as everything was dead. I was able to coast to a curb putting all my effort to stop the car. I tried starting and moved about 10 feet before everything went dead again. I did not move it further I called for a tow (aaa) and the initial diagnosis was that the alternator was dead. The car was towed to a mechanic who also said that this alternator was dead and it was replaced. I told him where it happened and he said I was lucky that I wasn't on the freeway.
When pulling into a gravel parking space at less than 5mph. Car suddenly accelerated full throttle, jumped a concrete parking stop, became partially airborne on the right side, coming down in a depression after 25 ft. Brake was fully depressed through event. Visual inspection and manual check after incident showed nothing impeding either gas pedal or brake. Mats firmly attached. We have photos of the acceleration tracks and the ditch where it landed. Damage to fascia, bumper, air dam. Alignment, possible tire damage. Est. $800 - $1200. Our complaint is car sat at dealer for 2 months deemed unsafe to drive. The outcome was that nothing was recorded on the black box and vehicle passed inspections on a lift. Therefore even though this was an unintended acceleration issue Toyota will do nothing. Recommendation from both consumer reports and edmunds is a brake override should be installed. When this was mentioned they said no the car doesn't need it. One of our complaints is Toyota motor sales U.S.a. took 2 months to resolve this. They didn't return phone calls or notify the dealer of any results. Dealer stated Toyota wouldn't let them work on the car and it was listed unsafe to drive. During this 2 months we had to rent a car out of pocket (insurance paid 2 weeks). Over $1000. Both my wife and I feel very lucky this incident didn't happen on a busy highway or next to a solid wall. If it had there was a good chance we could have been injured and the damage much worse. Dealing with both the dealer and Toyota U.S.a. was frustrating and pointless. We have picked up the car and are considering trading it in but are shocked to find in 2 years it has deprecated by $8000! this has been a complete nightmare and a monetary loss as well. To at least get the brake override would be some satisfaction. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that when driving at multiple speeds, the vehicle would shake. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the intermediate steering shaft would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacture was alerted of this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Check vsc system warning and brake and other warning lights lighting up on dashboard. Difficulty braking with lurching forward when at a complete stop. Needed to pump on brakes several times to come to a complete stop, loss of braking ability.
When the steering wheel is turned it causes distorted movement and the wheel is difficult to turn. It also produces harsh noise. This may cause vehicle maneuvering problem and may lead to crashes.
I have a 2008 Toyota Camry with a certified warranty. There is a clicking sound in the steering wheel when turning. I took it to Toyota and they said that it needed a grease kit for the steering shaft assembly and this would not be covered under my extended warranty. If they replaced the steering shaft, it would be covered. They also stated this could happen again and I may have to do a grease service again down the road. I took it to my local mechanic and asked them what they thought and they found that the 2007 had issues with the steering shaft assembly and the remedy was to replace the steering shaft with an updated part. They recommended replacement as it would occur again. I communicated with Toyota corporate and the local Toyota and their position was firm that they should not have to replace the steering shaft under warranty terms. They also stated that this should not cause any issues if I did not do the grease kit so I did not have them provide the service. Long story short, it sounds like my 2008 (which was manufactured in 2007) was assembled with the wrong steering shaft part but they have created a grease kit to avoid having to replace this under warranty. Is there any additional action I can take to have Toyota provide the appropriate remedy to this such as replace it with the more updated steering shaft? I appreciate your help and look forward to your response. Have a great day!
I bought my 08 Camry in 2010 as a used but certified Toyota. I noticed right away that the car seemed out of alignment. I mentioned before we closed the deal and they told me not to worry they would re-align the vehicle at my convenience. Long story short, the dealer stood behind their word and re-aligned the vehicle several times. Nothing has fixed the problem! the car constantly pulls, usually to the left but even sometimes to the right. It's like the steering has a mind of its own. The dealer has chalked it up to "sensitive steering". I've put new tires and new brakes all the way around the vehicle and it has made no difference. If I'd known this steering problem was going to persist I would have never bought the vehicle.
I have a 2008 Camry that has steering issues. The steering wheel is loose and hard to control with severe vibration at speeds of 35mph and up. I have made several trips to the Toyota dealer and told "nothing is wrong" with the car. I have had new brakes and rotors recently as well as new tires. I can not get help from anyone with the above issue. I do not feel safe driving this car let alone putting my kids in it, however I do not have a choice. Toyota needs to do the right thing and issue a recall on the 2008 Camry.
While turning the Toyota steering wheel, I can notice a severe clicking or thumping sound from the steering wheel. It appears there is a problem with the suspension or the struts. I took my Toyota to get it check out a few months before the warranty expired. They indicated the struts were leaking. One strut was severely leaking so they replaced it. The other strut was also leaking but not as severe so it was not replaced. However, the steering column has the aforementioned noise and I know, through internet searches, that many owners have experienced this problem. It's likely a mass defect that should be looked at asap before someone is severely injured. My wife uses the car to take my children to school so I am very concerned about the safety of the vehicle.
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