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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 Camry used to be adorned with our “Seal of Pretty Good” but that was before an alarming number of complaints started rolling in for excessive oil consumption.

Owners are being caught off-guard with how quickly their cars are running out of oil. No leaks, no spills, just 1 quart of vanishing oil in as little as 1,200 miles. Toyota maintains this is “normal” for the 2AZ-FE engine, even though they issued a TSB for the problem in August of 2011.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
67 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
23 / 2
Average Mileage:
25,343 miles

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2009 Toyota Camry Owner Comments (Page 5 of 11)

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problem #121

Apr 152009

Camry

  • 6,000 miles

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

Uncontrollable acceleration for my 2009 Toyota Camry for 20 seconds. No accident.

- South Hamilton, MA, USA

problem #120

Mar 092010

Camry

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving out of a parking lot the vehicle suddenly surged forward without warning. Prior to the recent failure, the vehicle was repaired according to recall NHTSA campaign id 09V388000 and 10V017000, vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal. The current and failure mileages were 36,000.

- Ingleside, TX, USA

problem #119

Feb 142010

Camry

  • 23,516 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving 25 mph on normal road conditions and approaching a traffic light, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and lunged forward when the brakes were applied. The contact was able to cease the acceleration of the vehicle and stated that the failure would occur in every instance of vehicle operation. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 10V017000 (vehicle speed control: Accelerator pedal); however, the remedy failed to correct the safety defect. The authorized dealer has been notified to schedule an appointment. The failure mileage was 23,516 and the current mileage was unknown.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #118

Oct 122009

Camry

  • 9,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact parked the vehicle in the residence garage. The engine remained running with the gear shifter placed in the park position. Immediately after the driver exit the vehicle, there was an unintended surge of acceleration. The vehicle crashed into the trash cans and garden cart that were in the garage. The vehicle engine was turned off. There were minor damages to the front bumper and front driver side door. The vehicle was taken to a collision center for the body damage estimate. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 9,000.

- Rotonda West, FL, USA

problem #117

Mar 102010

Camry

  • 16,553 miles
I had the recall work done the weekend before this incident for the accelerator pedal and shut off switch for the brake pedal. I was pulling into a parking spot with my foot on the brake pedal, then the car tried to accelerate on its own and lurching forward.

- Enon, OH, USA

problem #116

Mar 062010

Camry

  • 11,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While the contact was driving 25 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact was able to apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 11000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #115

Jan 202010

Camry

  • 17,500 miles

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

I was driving my 2009 Toyota Camry xle on a las vegas street on January 20, 2010 going 40-45 miles an hour when it suddenly accelerated on its own. I attempted to slow down by putting my foot under the gas pedal and after the 4th try, it worked and started to slow down. It is one of the years and models recalled by Toyota.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #114

Jul 162009

Camry

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. When the contact drives the vehicle approximately 30 mph he noticed that it began to hesitate and suddenly accelerate without warning. Also, when the vehicle is driven from a cold start or in the morning the contact noticed that the vehicle will momentarily continue to accelerate after he had taken his foot off of the accelerator pedal.the vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 8000, the current mileage is 9000.

- Prattville, AL, USA

problem #113

Jan 232009

Camry

  • 16,967 miles
I rented a 2009 Toyota Camry from enterprise-rent-A-car. On January 23, 2009, at approximately 7:30 a.M., I was the belted driver of the subject 2009 Toyota Camry. I was driving at a safe rate of speed, proceeding eastbound on cardinal drive in woodbridge, Virginia. As I reached the intersection of cardinal drive and jefferson davis highway, the Camry suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed and I was unable to stop the vehicle by braking. The Camry impacted a 2005 Dodge Caravan that was attempting to make a left hand turn from neabsco road onto southbound jefferson davis highway. As a result of the collision, I suffered a loss of consciousness and sustained serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, as well as neck, back and leg injuries.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #112

Feb 242010

Camry

  • 26,000 miles
On 2/24/10 recall was performed on 2009 Camry Toyota at orland park, il. Toyota reshaped gas pedal, added reinforcement metal bar in gas pedal, removed padding under the carpet near the gas pedal to prevent interference and reprogrammed computer. The vehicle is now so loud due to outside noise and vibrations under my feet that I hear and feel everything hitting my wheels and under carriage. This is horrible. Something needs to be done. I this purchased vehicle because of its luxurious ride and performance, it has been ruined.

- Matteson, IL, USA

problem #111

Mar 092010

Camry

  • miles

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

On March 9, 2010 I took my 09 Toyota Camry in for the floormat recall and to have the cruise control looked at for an acceleration issue. When the cruise control slows down it will kick into about 5,000 RPM's for about 10 seconds and put me at least 10 mph over the speed I set it to. (which is usually when I turn it off!!!) when I picked my car up at the end of the day I noticed that my gas pedal has been shaved off at the bottom making it very short and difficult to drive with plus my floor mats had not been modified as I was told they should have been. I was also told that the problem with my cruise control could not be duplicated but to bring my car back if I have problems in the future. I was then told that it is 'normal' for Toyota cars to rapidly accelerate with the cruise control on (at 5,000 rpms"?? really??")and that a 5-8 mph difference in the speed you set the cruise control at is also 'normal'. I just looked up the kbb on my car and think I might be able to get out of it without a loss. I am seriously considering it.

- Crawfordville, FL, USA

problem #110

Mar 052010

Camry

  • 11,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle accelerated. The contact was able to put the vehicle in neutral, with his foot on the brake, which made the vehicle stop accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the day before the accelerator failure for diagnostic and testing due to the recall. The dealer repaired the vehicle the day before the accelerator pedal defect. The vehicle was taken a second time to the dealer the day after the accelerator failure for dianostic and testing. The dealer could not duplicate the problem the second time. The approximate failure mileage was 11000. The approximate current mileage was 11000.

- Encino, CA, USA

problem #109

Jun 012009

Camry

  • 5,000 miles
While merging onto I-5 I pushed the resume speed selection on speed control. The car sped up and exceeded the preset speed of 59 mph and reached 80 mph. Neither applying the brakes or pushing the speed controls on/off switch turned the speed control off. I turned the key off and on to control the steering and used the parking brake to get the car to the shoulder. This was a very freighting experience so I just sat there for a while. I started the car and the engine a couple times and rpms went to the red line. The floor mat was laying flat and hooked. I looked under hood and nothing looked unusual. I started the engine again and it ran normally. I phoned the dealer's service dept, and they said it was probably the floor mats and a recall notice was in the works. We have driven the car about 5000 miles since incident, but we don't use the speed control. I am scheduled to have the accelerator pedal replaced this week.

- Lacey, WA, USA

problem #108

Dec 202009

Camry

  • 7,000 miles
We are senior citizens who only have one vehicle, a 2009 Toyota Camry. In December we had an incident where our vehicle was out of control and the speed was increasing no matter what we did. I called the dealer and was told that it was probably driver error. We recently received a recall letter for both the floormat problem and gas pedal. The service department at sylacauga Toyota was very rude and told me we could not get in for quite a few days and it would take 3 1/2 hours to repair. We are afraid to drive the car because it is a long way to the dealership. We have no other vehicle to use and I am ill and cannot be away from home sitting in a dealership for over 3 1/2 hours. I am petrified to get in our only vehicle.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #107

Dec 082009

Camry

  • miles
I'm complaining about the recall back in Dec. When I first learned about it I called my dealership hubert vester's Toyota of wilson where I brought my car from to set up a appointment to have it checked. The guy in service dept. Asked if I received a letter and I haven't and thats why I was calling to schedule a appt. They stated that if I haven't received than more than likely my Toyota was not one that was being recall. I was satisfied with that answer I then called customer and asked them or for them to make sure. Before I continue driving on the road. They assured me that my VIN# was not one of them. I also had a oil change on 01/21/10 and tire inspection noone mention it either. Okay so today (03/09/10) in the mail I received a letter stating that I need to have my car taken to the dealership for the recall. 4 months later I been riding on the road endanger my life and my family life. I just think that Toyota should have handle this better and I'm highly disappointed.

- Wilson, NC, USA

problem #106

Mar 062010

Camry

  • 15,500 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. She took the vehicle to the dealer for the accelerator replacement on February 23, 2010. On Saturday March 6,2010 while she was stopped at a stop sign, she attempted to accelerate to move into traffic and the vehicle did not accelerate. She continued to depress the accelerator and after a while the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated she will take the vehicle back to the dealer. She also stated that in December of 2009 she had an accident due to sudden acceleration while driving on dry pavement. The failure and the current mileage was 15,500.

- Allison Park , PA, USA

problem #105

Mar 062010

Camry

  • 15,500 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. She took the vehicle to the dealer for the accelerator replacement on February 23, 2010. On Saturday March 6,2010 while she was stopped at a stop sign, when she attempted to accelerate to move into traffic the vehicle did not accelerate. She continued to apply pressure to the accelerator and after a while the vehicle accelerated. She will take the vehicle back to the dealer. She also stated that in December of 2009 she had an accident due to sudden acceleration while driving on dry pavement. The failure and the current mileage was 15,500.

- Allison Park , PA, USA

problem #104

Mar 072010

Camry

  • 37,000 miles
I got the recall took my car in to be repaired and the accelerator is still sticking I am worried that over time as the vehicle ages it will not be safe to drive.

- Pikesville, MD, USA

problem #103

Mar 072010

Camry

  • 6,460 miles
Returning from church (my church is situated on a hill) my 2009 Toyota Camry suddenly accelerated while returning to the highway. I immediately stepped as hard as I could on the brake pressing it to the floor, I also shifted the transmission handle to park, it had no effect. I reached the bottom of the hill and shot across four traffic lanes and cut my wheel to the left and slammed into the guard rail. The car then seemed to stop and I was able to shift out of park to neutral. The brakes seemed to come back. However I parked the car and called the sheriffs office who took the accident report. I had the car towed to the Toyota dealer. I previously had both recalls performed on the car.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

problem #102

Mar 072010

Camry

  • miles
I own a 2009 Toyota Camry. A couple of times it would happen that the car would accelerate by itself. I was instructed on how to stop the car in these cases. About a couple of weeks ago I took my car in to repair the recall. They said they have fixed everything, but I have experienced the same issue again. I am wondering if this issue is going to get resolved once and for all. I love my car but I don't feel safe, specially after I have heard that there have been so many other incidents, not to mention deaths caused by this.

- Henderson, NV, USA

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