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:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,324 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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.
Sticky dash 'notification' or lack thereof, I called Toyota today to ask about this problem, since the car is 3 months out of the secondary warranty I'm screwed and stuck with a sticky, stinking (costly -$1600) mess. I've tried cleaning in with numerous products safe for the material to no avail, thinking it was something on it. I decided today to google and see if I could find a cleaner/resolution to my problem. I work long hours and honestly didn't think it could be a defective dash. The dash has even started to crack. I live in hot, humid Alabama and picking dead flies etc from the sticky mess isn't an easy or enjoyable job. I think Toyota should replace this dash immediately, this car is finally paid for and now this... arghhh what a pain !
The "dash panels" of my car is melting and it is all sticky, due to the high temperatures, which is a danger because it can cause a fire in the electrical parts that are under it. I need your immediate intervention, so that the Toyota takes charge of changing this piece for free as it is a manufacturing defect
While driving in this 100 degree weather I turn on the A/C then all of a sudden my brake light and ABS light comes on at the same time also my odometer and RPM needles stop working
This incident happened over time and was noticed approximately 4 years back. I just didn't know I could do anything about it until today when I googled "how to treat Toyota shiny sticky/melted dash board". I've contacted Toyota and they said they have sent out a letter stating that there was a warranty extension to anyone experiencing this issue. The problem was that as an owner I did not receive any notification of this warranty. I've had very visual distraction when driving in the direction of the sun. The dashboard is constantly being damaged when wiped with a clean/wet cloth. Toyota now states I am out of luck because I missed the warranty by 13 business days. This is a horrendous business practice to not replace a known issue. It has become a hazard on the road and should not be taken lightly.
Oil consumption - my 2009 Camry is using a lot of oil. Had the oil consumption test done and they said it was fine. 2 weeks later I'm already a quart low. At this rate there will be no oil left before the next oil change. Toyota customer service said excessive consumption use is 1.5 quarts every 1200 miles that is crazy. They were no help at all. I saw online this has effected cars from 2007 to 2011. So if you own one in this year range you basically have to add oil every week or two.
Dashboard has melted and cracked, making a terrible glare on the windshield. I recently realized that many with this make/madel vehicle have had the same issue
On March 28,2018 van trow Toyota took my car to do oil consumption on my car.I got my car back on March 30,2018.on April 2,2018.every time I crank my car in morning and after I get off work.smoke is coming out my tailpipe.I didn't have this before my car went to dealership.I also have recall on dashboard that have not being replace yet.iam upset about my car.also my hood was standing by itself before going to dealership.now my hood gotta hold it.iam very upset.I have called Toyota corporated about.whats going on with my car
I was travel on the belt around richmond (295) headed South at approx. 70 mph and the back window was slightly cracked open. There was an explosion like sound going off and then I noticed that there was a hole in my sun roof. This occurred on 19 Oct 2017 @ 1800hrs. I looked for a rock or any other object that could have caused it and nothing was found.
My dashboard is very sticky and melting. The sticky dashboard has a glare in the windshield and is very dangerous. I could hardly see where I'm going when the sun is shining. The glare from the dashboard shines in my face and sometimes blinds me. Please fix this issue.
I'm an owner of a Toyota Camry 2009 my name is [xxx] I have just learned today that there is a recall and I'm asking for help with the oil problem. I'm adding quarts of oil and before the maintenance date for an oil change I am being told there's no oil in your engine. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
While driving at various speeds the speedometer goes to 0 even though the car is still performing and accelerating. The ABS and brake lights come on. It seems like this is a known issue and should be recalled and repaired by Toyota.
Stick dashboard that is deteriorating and creates glare that makes it difficult to Focus on roadway. Toyota did not notify me of recall and I missed the cutoff for warranty coverage. No takata airbag notice or any other recall issues have been sent to me from Toyota
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- Pelham, AL, USA