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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 9 of 11)

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problem #41

Dec 252009

Camry

  • 26,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry which was purchased in 2008. He stated that within 5,000 miles of purchasing the vehicle, both the left and right front axles failed and were replaced under warranty. While driving 70 mph, the engine revved and the vehicle began to accelerate. The vehicle accelerated over 118 mph for approximately 3 miles while the contact was depressing the brake pedal in an attempt to stop the acceleration. The vehicle did not slow down. He then forced the vehicle into neutral and the vehicle began to coast until finally coming to a stop. The dealer was contacted and they advised him not to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact had not yet heard from Toyota, to date. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 26,000.

- Burbank, CA, USA

problem #40

Aug 172009

Camry

  • miles
I have a 2009 Toyota Camry/le and when the vehicle in "cruise control" mode going down a hill the speed increases up to 15mph. At that point I turn the cruise control off to slow the vehicle down. I have no problems with the cruise control other than going "down" hill. Not sure if this is normal for the vehicle or not. Tw*

- Santee, CA, USA

problem #39

Aug 242009

Camry

  • 2,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle accelerated into the intersection through a red light and crashed into a vehicle. She engaged the brake pedal with both feet. There were no injuries. A police report is available if needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and it was repaired. The Toyota manufacturer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 2,000.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #38

Jan 262010

Camry

  • 38,500 miles

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

Whom it may concern: My wife and I bought our 2009 Camry for safety. So we could feel safe taking our children to their sporting events, school, etc. We have been experiencing the throttle sticking issue. The entire time we have had the car. First at 10,000 miles, 18,000 miles, 33,123 miles, 36,000 miles, and 38,500. My wife took the car in the third time at 33,123 miles to thompson Toyota in edgewood md insisting it wasn't the floor mats. They insisted it was the floor mats even though my wife said other wise. The ran a diagnostic on the problem and couldn't find anything. They blamed it on a dirty air filter and carbon build up on the throttle body. My wife requested to be taken back and be shown this, they refused to show her the dirty throttle body. Tompson Toyota wanted to charge my wife $200 to perform this service. She called me and I told her to bring the car home. The fifth time it happened at 38,500 miles on the car. My wife and I were driving to the grocery story when the car accelerated to 80mph. On the last two occasions this happened the floor mats were out.

- Perryville, MD, USA

problem #37

Aug 222009

Camry

  • 4,240 miles
While driving home with my wife in her 2009 Toyota Camry le and approaching a traffic controlled intersection that was still some distance away, we suddenly traveled the distance to the intersection very quickly and by the time I was able to slow the vehicle down, we were in the middle of the intersection. The result was a collision with another vehicle crossing the intersection. The other vehicle was not significantly damaged, but our vehicle was a total loss. Thankfully, there were no injuries. At the time, the most reasonable explanation appeared to be inclement weather; [it happened during a strong rain storm]. we assumed that what seemed like a very rapid traversing of distance and the unresponsiveness of the vehicle was due to poor visibility and slippage. Yet I remember remarking to my wife that the vehicle had appeared to accelerate on its own, but I had no way of confirming this. I am now convinced that this was actually the cause.

- Lake Hiawatha, NJ, USA

problem #36

Jan 072010

Camry

  • 15 miles
I write you in regard the Toyota recall, I bougth a Toyota Camry 2009 and I've received a recall letter, first one about the mats, but they never contact to solve the problem, now I received another one about the acceleration stuck, in this letter they say that they will advise in another separate letter when a campaign remedy is available for my vehicle. In fact, the accelerator stuck me twice, today I was trying to call all numbers I have (Toyota customer service, Toyota experience service, Toyota of orlando and central Florida Toyota) to see when they going to solve this but nobody knows nothing, meanwhile the people are risk their own lives and the others in an unsecure car.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #35

Aug 122009

Camry

  • 10,007 miles

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

Accelerator stuck, wide open position, sudden acceleration to high speed, while driving. Unable to stop vehicle with braking system.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #34

Jan 202010

Camry

  • 750 miles
I have noticed that my 2009 Camry idles very fast and the dealer says this is normal. My around town gas mileage is way off from the original estimates!!!!!several times I have noticed that the acceleration will drop off the second that I take my foot off the pedal. Please advise asap!!!!!!!!!

- Kings Park, NY, USA

problem #33

Dec 102009

Camry

  • 25,000 miles
Gas pedal stuck. Cause by the floor mat was removed and still semi sticks.

- Modesto , CA, USA

problem #32

Jan 212010

Camry

  • 5,000 miles
Toyota motor sales (tms), U.S.a., Inc., today announced that it is instructing Toyota dealers to temporarily suspend sales of eight models involved in the recall for sticking accelerator pedal, announced on January 21, 2010.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #31

Jan 242010

Camry

  • 19,854 miles

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

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. Approximately one month ago the the contact stated that her radio display was not visible whenever she started the vehicle. Within a few weeks, the rear power windows began opening on their own. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when the brakes were engaged; however, the vehicle would not stop which caused her to crash into a vehicle in front of her. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a body shop who advised the contact that there was also an electrical failure since the vehicle would start. The repair shop made several attempts to start the vehicle and was unsuccessful. The manufacturer advised her that the recall repair will start in April and that she would have to wait until then. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The failure mileage was 19854.

- North Ridge, CA, USA

problem #30

Nov 302009

Camry

  • 8,111 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry le. While parking the vehicle at approximately 3 mph, the accelerate pedal stuck which caused the contact to crash into the front porch of a house. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The front passenger side fender was crushed. The manufacturer sent a representative to investigate the failure on January 11, 2010. The representative advised the contact that she would receive a report in the mail before she can have the vehicle repaired or replaced. The failure mileage was 8,111.

- Mason Town, PA, USA

problem #29

Jan 202010

Camry

  • 9,000 miles
When parallel parking (backing-up) on a city side street, car suddenly accelerated; jumping the curb and, luckily, crashing into a tree. Rear end damage estimated at $10,000. This '09 Camry purchased only 7 months ago, had less than 10,000 miles on it.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #28

Nov 162008

Camry

  • 70 miles
During the fall of 2008 I purchased a new 2009 Camry. November of 2008 I was driving at 70 mph when the car began to accelerate faster without pressing the accelerator. When I returned home I took the car to the local Toyota dealer and explained the problem. They checked it, drove it and said they didn't see anything wrong with the vehicle. I've had several other incidents of acceleration over the next year. I've removed the floor mat. Last week I was at the a shopping mall and was waiting to turn down a lane when the car accelerated. I would have hurt someone if anyone had been standing there. I called the Toyota company again and they said the recall only refers to floor mat problems.

- Bogart, GA, USA

problem #27

Aug 202009

Camry

  • miles
What type of action is being taken on the Toyota recall (acceleration issue) I have received a recall in October that states parts will not be available until spring of 2010. How many people have to die before this will bwe addressed by Toyota? we keep hearing on the new about the severe safety issue. But the dealers do not have any information. When will this be fixed. I have never felt so unsafe in a vehicle. I am afraid to drive my 2009 Camry.

- Hazleton, PA, USA

problem #26

Dec 212009

Camry

  • 13,000 miles
I was in a parking lot of a shopping complex and I was trying to look for a parking spot. There was a parking spot between 2 cars on the right side, I slowly turned right into the spot, the car was in the spot and the car was straight and my leg was on the brakes. Unexpectedly the car started accecelerating on its own, then the car with great speed climbed up the curb and hit the hair salon shop. The shop had 2-3 feet high brick wall and main door and other things are made with glass and metal frames. The car smashed the wall and glass door completely and landed inside the shop. I had to press the brakes really hard and finally it stopped there was a tire burning smell, I saw there was big drag tire mark on the shop floor. The air bags did not open. Fortunately nobody was injured nor there was any damages to other cars in the parking lot. I had received a recall letter from Toyota 1-2 months back and it indicated that the driver side floor mat can interfere with the gas pedal and it had suggested to remove the floor mat and keep it in the trunks until further notice. Then I had removed all the floor mats and were in the trunk at the time of accident. It is a 2009 Toyota Camry bought new and did regular maintenance at Toyota dealership. The car is now in 355 Toyota dealership in Maryland and Toyota has opened a case and are investigating the case on 01/19/2010.

- Elkridge, MD, USA

problem #25

Jul 182009

Camry

  • 6,975 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. She stated that while driving 15 mph and making a left turn, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a curb over an embankment. The contact sustained major injuries and a broken ankle. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer where the contact purchased the vehicle was notified and they stated that they would report it to Toyota. The contact has not driven the vehicle since the crash occurred. The failure and current mileages were 6975.

- Sidney, NY, USA

problem #24

Dec 222009

Camry

  • 10,500 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. During brake application at 30 mph the vehicle would not decelerate. Consequently he rear-ended a vehicle. Even after impact the vehicle continued to accelerate. This caused him to crash into the same vehicle for a second time. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 10500.

- Smithtown, NY, USA

problem #23

Nov 112009

Camry

  • 11,000 miles
On driving out of a parking lot, I suddenly felt a vibration on the gas pedal and the car immediately accelerated and went out of control and into an embankment. I slammed on the brake and put the car into park. The car sustained damage under the front end.

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #22

Nov 262009

Camry

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. Twice the vehicle suddenly accelerated while driving approximately 35 mph. Also the breaks would not respond during application. He would have to use the emergency brake several times. He received a ticket for driving over the speed limit. He contacted the manufacturer and filed a report. He was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer were he purchased it. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technician did not road test or diagnose the vehicle. The dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and gave him the key back. He told the dealer if they could not diagnose the failure to trade the vehicle. The vehicle was traded. The current and the failure mileages were 8,000.

- Centervlle, VA, USA

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