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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:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,419 miles

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2007 Toyota Camry suspension problems

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2007 Toyota Camry Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #35

Jun 082012

Camry 4-cyl

  • 30,000 miles

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

I took my 2007 Camry le (~30K mileage) in for 5K mile service (via my Toyota prepaid maintenance contract 4 yr/55K.) & technician found a leaking front strut. I was told that I'll have to replace the strut & do the alignment for ~$1100 from my own pocket. He mentioned that the struts is heavily leaking. When I asked him, how it happened, he said that it didn't happen overnight & happens gradually. Since it is not under warranty anymore (Toyota never told me about this leak on purpose, when it was under warranty), the guy said that I'll have to pay for all expenses. Toyota is a fraud company & should pay for all these damages for hiding the truth from customers so that they'll wait until the warranty is over & then they'll try to rip off the customer. I'll appreciate if some one can pay attention to this issue & ask for recall of these faulty struts as soon as possible, since there are too many complaints for 2007 Toyota Camry especially when you need to replace struts at so less mileages (~30,000) !!!!

- Cupertino, CA, USA

problem #34

Apr 272012

Camry 4-cyl

  • 36,000 miles
I took my 2007 Camry (approx. 36,000 mileage) in for 5000 mile service (oil change, fluid checks, tire rotation, etc.) technician found a leaking front strut. I was told they would replace the one strut. After checking online and speaking with Toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331 a case number was opened and it was recommended by a technician that struts be replaced as a pair. Car has had a very floaty, bouncy, out of control feel on highway dips. It is Saturday so I am awaiting a call on Monday as to whether or not the dealer/service department will replace as a pair. I have Toyota platinum coverage with no deductible so this should be free but I see enough complaints online regarding this issue to feel I should also report it.

- Clayton, CA, USA

problem #33

May 012010

Camry 4-cyl

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance when she was informed that the front and rear struts were leaking. In addition, the sun visors would not remain upright and was impairing the contact's view of the roadway. The dealer advised the contact to replace the struts. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but failed to offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 40,000 and the failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 04/19/12 the consumer also stated the brakes would squeal when they were applied. The dealer found the front rotors were glazed. Updated 04/25/12

- River Ridge, LA, USA

problem #32

Feb 012012

Camry

  • 35,425 miles

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

We just moved to Nevada and began noticing that after driving at highway speeds of 75mph that the car will make a rubbing, grinding sound in the front end for the next ten+ miles at low city speeds. It is definitely connected to the front wheels as the sound speeds or slows as the driving speed does. It is becoming longer after each trip to town. We drive 50 miles at the high speed to get to the metropolis. All driving is on paved roads. Concern that we may have front end problems driving at high speeds and possible accidents. Toyota has no place to request or look up the problem on their website.

- Logandale, NV, USA

problem #31

Feb 062012

Camry

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that all four struts leaked and had to be replaced at 35,000 miles. The contact stated that the struts were leaking again and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not willing to replace the struts even though they admitted that the struts were faulty. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 48,209.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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problem #30

Jul 012011

Camry

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the front driver side wheel. A local mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle had a suspension failure on both the front driver and passenger side. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #29

May 062011

Camry 4-cyl

  • 29,992 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken in to the dealer for routine maintenance. While inspecting the vehicle, they found that the front passenger and rear driver side struts were leaking. The dealer informed the contact that the struts needed replacing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 29,992 and the current mileage was 35,000. Updated 03/09/12 the consumer stated on April 5, 2011, she took the vehicle for a routine oil change. She was informed the right and left rear struts were leaking. The consumer went to the dealership and was told her vehicle did meet the requirements because the vehicle had less than 35,000 miles. However, the vehicle was more than three years old. They offered to replace the struts at a cost of $ $668.77. The consumer went for her 35,000 mile check-up a month later, and was informed one of the struts had worsened and needed to be replaced. Updated 03/14/12

- Cornelius, NC, USA

problem #28

Sep 282011

Camry

  • 49,000 miles
High beam headlights came on and would not turn off. Fuses had to be pulled due to the battery being drained. Online research shows there is an apparent problem with the headlight relay or switch but there is no information online where they are located. Also there is a severe knocking noise in the front end. The rack and pinion had to be changed as well as the struts and the car doesn't even have 50K miles on it. Toyota is junk!

- Livingston, LA, USA

problem #27

Sep 062011

Camry 4-cyl

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an independent mechanic when she was informed that all four struts needed to be replaced because they were leaking. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 10/27/11 updated 11/02/11

- Woodbury, MN, USA

problem #26

Jul 092011

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,135 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that front drivers side strut, as well as one rear strut was defective. As a result, all four tires experienced excessive tread wear. The failures were identified during a routine inspection. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where two out of the four struts were replaced; the front driver's side strut as well as one of the rear struts. The two struts that were replaced were also leaking fluid. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover the expenses for the two strut repairs, but refused to replace the tires. The failure mileage was 19,135 updated 09/07/11

- Somers, NY, USA

problem #25

May 032011

Camry

  • 39,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic shop for a routine oil change where it was discovered that all four shocks were leaking fluids abnormally. The contact was referred to the dealer. The dealer advised that the leak was normal and there was no need to replace the shocks. They also informed him that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed him to take the vehicle to a different dealer for a second opinion and possible repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #24

Feb 272011

Camry

  • 24,936 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that they started hearing noises in the front and rear wheel wells on the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the front and rear struts were defective and needed to be replaced. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer was 25,300.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #23

Dec 042010

Camry 6-cyl

  • 43,000 miles
I have a 2007 toyoto Camry ce. In December 0F 2010 I had new tires installed after 42,000 miles and the Firestone dealer stated that all four struts were leaking and that replcement would cost approximately $1575.19. I suggest that this is a safety defect that should be looked into.

- Metairie , LA, USA

problem #22

Nov 102010

Camry 4-cyl

  • 24,024 miles
I was stop at the stop light waiting for the light to turn green. When light turn green, I proceeded to make left hand turn into the undivided ramp. The steering would not return to the right. I turn the steering wheel as fast as I can to the right, but vehicle would not go to the right. On coming traffic hit me head on and collided head on with no air bags deployed at all. Bruised on head due to hitting head on driver side window. Insurance company had taken all parts for investigation. My left wheel was torn in half like it was open up by a can opening. Ball joints were off also.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #21

Sep 012010

Camry 4-cyl

  • 0 miles
Toyota Camry 2007 - persistent vibration steering at highway speed - not being resolved by a series of attempts such as balancing, tire replacement, alignment, brake component replacement. The steering vibration was part of a Toyota service bulletin but despite the specific instruction on how to fix the problem, the vibration was never eliminated. Lately, vehicle also showing vibration when braking - also at highway speeds. Brake repaired at dealer without results. Toyota dealer has provided no further resolution option. The concern is if this is a result of the original steering vibration with the vehicle showing further deterioration.

- Novi, MI, USA

problem #20

Oct 242010

Camry

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed by the dealer that fluid was leaking from the front and rear struts. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 51,000.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #19

Aug 122010

(reported on)

Camry

  • 28,000 miles
2007 Toyota Camry. Consumer states problem with vehicle struts the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated and there was a slight leak coming the struts. The consumer was told the leaking was normal, but, they would monitor it every 5,000 miles. The consumer was unable to get back to the dealer within the 5,000 miles and by the time he did return, the struts were leaking past the lower spring seat. The quality of the ride; especially when going over bumps had worsened. All four struts were leaking and had to be replaced.

- Diamond Bar, CA, USA

problem #18

Feb 042010

Camry

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that all four struts were leaking oil past the lower spring seat. The dealer advised that the leak was normal.the vehicle was not repaired. The contact then took the vehicle to a local repair facility where they performed a wheel alignment and performed repairs to correct the leakage. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Diamond Bar, CA, USA

problem #17

Jul 012007

Camry

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The driver stated that after she purchased the vehicle, it started to accelerate intermittently on it's own when she drove in reverse or drive gears. The vehicle began to shake excessively. The struts on the vehicle were also defective. The dealer was notified several times and she had not received a response from them when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 10,000. The current mileage was 62,000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #16

Feb 012010

Camry 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Toyota Camry struts leaking. Consumer states when the vehicle was having brakes and tires replaced the mechanic noticed the leak and said it was normal. When the vehicle went back to mechanic the struts were leaking excessively and could cause the tires to wear out quickly.

- Oak Park, CA, USA

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