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:
12 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,244 miles
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My Toyota did not exhibit the sticky dashboard until June of 2017. I was told that the recall only went until May 0F 2017 and was refused by Toyota. It seems to me that it was a definite factory defect and should have been corrected. Now I have this continous glare which affects both day and night visability.
I am complaining about my 2007 Toyota Camry SE car. This car has a dashboard problem that can cause severe accidents. Its dashboard is becoming sticky, smelly and shiny as a mirror. The problem has been developing for years and it is getting worse. When I call a Toyota dealer about 3-4 years ago to ask whether there was a recall or other solution to this problem, I was told there was no recall and they could do nothing. This year, the problem is becoming severe since the shiny dashboard often blinds my eyes and I almost hit a walker. I googled this problem and found tons of similar complains and some lucky costumers got free replacement. So, I called the same dealer again asking about the policy. I was told that there was a recall several years ago, but it expired two years ago, so they could do nothing. This answer is ridiculous considering I called them before. I then call the headquarter. The operator told me that it was not a recall, but an extended 10-year warrantee. Since my car has been more than ten years, Toyota will not be responsible for the dashboard unless I have written evidence that I contacted Toyota before about the dashboard. My complains are as follows: (1)this dashboard problem should be a recall since it can cause dangerous accidents. As mentioned, the specular reflection from the shiny dashboard can blind the drivers and make the driving very dangerous. Toyota must have known this problem a long time ago and should notice all costumers to change the dashboard for free, instead of finding excuses to reject most unlucky customers. Toyota should be responsible and care about its customers' lives. (2)Toyota shouldn't put the burden of providing evidence only on costumers. The request of written evidence that I contacted the dealer before is ridiculous. The fact that the dealer failed to provide me a right suggestion/solution becomes my fault.
The dashboard is sticky and melting and it puts a glare in front windshield day and night which make it hard to see. I bought car from its original owner and it was doing this when I got it. I thought it was because it was recently detailed, and come to find out, this is a permanent issue.
2007 Toyota Camry's were installed with a sun visor that was later recalled due to a defect in the inner plastic body.... making the arm unable to hold the visor in place effectively, obstructing the view of the driver. I went to Toyota who said that the recall is expired and I would have to pay full price. I never received information regarding the recall.
After the car engine odometer hit 70.000 the car started to burn oil more than normal. I took the car for an oil change and the car had very little oil. Since then I had to add 3 quarts of oil in between oil change at 78.000 and 2 quarts of oil in between oil change at 83.000 miles.
- Atwater, CA, USA
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Dashboard is sticky and cracked in multiple places much like that on the sienna when it had a problem. It is our son's car that we drove for the first time in a while so we do not know the date the problem started.
The dash on my 2007 Camry is sticky and soft. It creates a glare that at times makes it difficult to see. It accumulates dust and dirt. I contacted Toyota regarding any recall and was told there is nothing. In addition both visors have failed which also appears to be an issue with this year of vehicle.
"takata recall" while driving my 2007 Camry I've always noticed that my dashboard was extremely sticky and seemed to be melting. My wife noticed and said it wasn't normal she google it and said that it was a recall on the dashboards being defected. I'm trying to find out what step do I need to take in rectifying this issue.
The dashboard of my Camry is melting and giving off fumes that we can smell and could be hazardous to our health. We have developed a coughs since this happened. The fumes are coating the inside of our windshield and makes it difficult to see. I have contacted Toyota usa and Toyota Japan and they refuse to do anything about it.the vehicle was in motion when we had difficulty seeing through the windshield.
Melting dashboard. Bought a used 2007 Camry. Thought the dashboard was just overdone with armour all. Found out the dashboard is melting causing multiple problems but the dangerous glare is the biggest concern. Called Toyota. They said there was a time limit on this defect being fixed. They have admitted this is a defect but wont fix it.
Sticky dashboard, glare. Driving hazard, obstruction of driver's view. Kenny kent Toyota dealer said they could not help me. Gave me 800-331-4331 Toyota customer service. Spoke to 2 people. I did not receive warranty notification. Cannot drive car when sun is shining. Told I will have to pay for dash replacement.
The dashboard in my Camry is tacky and sticky. I have the service bulletin but they are telling me it is expired. It is really a bad issue. Toyota has made billions from selling cars in America alone and they allowed defective materials to used in the construction of their cars and that is not fair to the consumer. This should be a total recall in place of a service bulletin. This could be a safety hazard should someone come in contact with this defective material in a crash.
The dashboard glare and sticky falling apart condition is obviously an issue. We were never informed that Toyota was replacing these dashboards. I have a 2007 Camry with only 80,000 miles on it and want to have the dashboard replaced. Obviously they know it was dangerously shiny and sticky as they replace them for 10 years. The national Toyota people told me it was too late for them to help me even though they know it's an issue! what if anything can I do?
My dash is melting, sticky and visibility is impaired by glare. I just found this information out through a friend. I placed a call to Toyota they told me there was a recall on my dash. I did not receive said recall. This glare is impairing my visibility. Toyota said the recall was out of warranty. They will not honor repair. Again I did not receive recalls. I have been at the same address for 20 years. I did receive the other 2 recalls and they have been completed. Now ask yourself if I addressed the other two recalls why would I not have addressed this one. The Camry has 76680 miles on it it has been very well taken care of. I have been the only owner. I think needs to be looked into. Safety hazard work with me here.
Issue 1: recall on sticky dash registered with quality imports of fwb in 2016 and never resolved. I checked back with them repeatedly and was told the part was on back-order. They have now moved locations. Issue 2: driver's side sun-visor will not maintain position. It flops down in driver's vision. Both issues resulted while vehicle was stationary.
Sticky, shiny dashboard. The dashboard has gotten soft and gooey and is now very shiny. It makes it almost impossible to see out of the windshield on a sunny day. I have looked it up on line and it is a very common problem. Supposedly Toyota notified owners and offered to replace some of them but we moved and were never notified. This is a serious safety issue and I cant for the life of me understand why there has not been a full blown recall. Again, on a sunny day there is so much glare from the dash onto the windshield that it is difficult to see out.
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- Sebastian, FL, USA