Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| TSB-0339-10 | 12/01/2010 | 10037646 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| TSB-0339-10 | 12/01/2010 | 10037646 | Toyota: some vehicles may make a water leak at the front floor area. there is a sealer problem on the engine compartment wall. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| 01503 | 07/09/2003 | 01503 | 10019593 | Water leak at front floor. *tt | 03/31/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/07/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Rear speaker grill covers disintegrated and crumbled as a result of sun exposure. the web discussion groups shows this happening to all camrys. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 55331 | 1 | |
| Problems with the sunroof. cables broke unexpectedly, roof is not able to be secured. vehicle is and has been garage kept since new. dealer said the entire pulley system broke for unknown reasons. there was a bulletin in 2003. it has taken me a while to find this site to report. *tr | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 15668 | 2 | 08/05/2004 |
| O2 sensors failed due to rodents or rabbits chewing the plastic wiring housing the internal electrical wires. o2 sensors had to be replaced at a cost of about $600. the outside coatings or sheaths for the wiring is made of a soy based plastic, and possibly containing a fish oil in the sheath, which attracts rodents and rabbits, and they chew on the plastic wire coverings, thereby destroying the o2 sensor's wiring mechanism. this problem is prevalent in the denver and mountain states areas and should be corrected as the problem could lead to engine fires or engine failures. the wiring housing should be changed to a retardant type of wiring to prevent other incidents of this problem, and not just for toyota but for all manufacturers. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 12/16/2007 | 30000 | ||
| In parking garage i wanted to back up from post. i put car in reverse and had foot on brake. when i released brake slightly, the engine roared and the car lunged back and even with my foot mashing on the brake, the car jumped a curb in the garage and did not stop until it hit an suv and knocked it into a brick wall. my passenger suffered a subdural hematoma and was hospitalized in portland, or during christmas vacation. she had to remain in portand 30 days until she had a clear ctscan. january 21, 2013 i was stopped for stop sign with foot on the brake, when same vehicle lunged forward at about 30 mph. i had a repeat when i was braking to slow down for a turn, and vehicle just lunged forward and it took me half a block to get the car to stop. on january 26, 2013 i had a repeat of the stop sign incident. i had foot on brake and was at a complete stop, when car lunged forward. fortunately there were no cars coming and i safely made a left turn as it was a dead end street. again it took me about half a block to get the car to come to a stop again. i do not feel safe to drive this car and have left it with a local toyota dealer and had brakes repaired. i have spoken to service manager, rick, and at hq, robert, about my issues. toyota has politely brushed me off like a piece of lint both for the accident in 2007 and my current issues. i have joined the class action suit against toyota and am requesting the brake override as a stop-gas measure. i currently have 82,700 miles on vehicle and had planned to drive it for several more years. | |||
| 12/25/2012 | 107400 | ||
| I was approaching a freeway in atlanta, ga. as the connector curved, i was driving about 35 mph and gently braked about 200 feet from the freeway. the car immediately and violently accelerated, throwing my head back against the headrest; i braked harder but there was no response from the car; the car seemed to pivot on the right front tire and the rear end flew to my left about 240 degrees or so and struck the guard rail with the left rear quarter panel and bumper. the car then, continuing at high speed, ricocheted off the guard rail and the rear end pivoted toward the road, making the front bumper strike the same guard rail. the second collision scraped the paint off the center of the bumper but the impact seemed stronger than the damage would indicate. the second impact did stop the car. i make this report because my car was not one of those recalled by toyota for this problem; but, believe me, it happened. | |||
| 07/06/2010 | |||
| Problems with the sunroof. cables broke unexpectedly right after the third year. dealer said the entire pulley system broke for unknown reasons. dealer said warrenty had just expired, cost over $1000+ to replace it. two years ago, while drove on the freeway; the roof exploded, glass dropped all over, it was scary. paid $800+ and installed the new roof with dealer, a month later the pulley broke again. the dealer said we have to pay $1000+ again. it is different issue than the glass. total cost over $3000+ for just a sun roof itself. until now, i haven't replaced yet. i am afraid to keep replacing the pulley system. | |||
| 05/12/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph the driver side visor partially detatched and began to obstruct the view of the driver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the entire visor was taken off. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. dt | |||
| 07/11/2011 | 17000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the dashboard was starting to crack and there was concern about the air bags. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and a case was opened, but the manufacturer advised the contact that since there were no recalls for the failure, there was nothing that could be done to assist the contact. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 19,700. kmj | |||
| 07/11/2011 | 17000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated the dashboard is starting to crack and there is a concern about the air bags. the contact had spoken with the manufacturer and there was a case opened, but the manufacturer stated that since there was no recall there was nothing that could be done. the failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 19,700.rl | |||
| 09/26/2005 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Toyota camry se three times the front under bumper ground effects have broken. the plastic is irregular and weak. also they want 500 $ to replace two pieces of plastic. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 29000 | 1 | 09/06/2003 |
| Car was parked in driveway for 2 days on march 31 and april 1 during a driving rain storm car was not driven for 2 days. on friday afternoon april 1 at 3:3 pm opened car door and driver's side floor and carpeting was wet from gas pedal under seat to back seat. toyota said nothing was wrong and i must have driven in high water or parked where my car could flood. first of all car wasn't under water in my driveway, if that was the case, my entire car would be flooded, not just drivers side floorboard, and my house would be under water. second of all ,if i had driven in high water both sides of floor board would be wet. not just drivers side. on march 30th day before the storm my car came from toyota shop from getting a steering shaft put in the car. makes me wonder if they didn't seal something up around the firewall, anyway they are refusing to take responsibility. something is wrong with this car, is leaking on just the drivers side floorboard. also bad rattles in b pillars. *ak | |||
| 10/09/2003 | 200 | 1 | |
| Consumer stated while traveling 53 mph front end started shaking hard. consumer pulled vehicle over, and noticed passenger's side wheel well was on fire. *ak *la | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 12/10/2007 | 43215 | 1 | |
| Front seat on the drivers side moves when driving (stop for traffic or start after stopping) was advised their is no problem. also the front and rear bumpers have changed color from the original color. i have noticed numerous other blue camrys with the same discoloration of front and rear bumepers. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2004 | 100 | 1 | |
| The bumpers are lacking metal content. the bumper is easily dented when touching anything. consumer dented front right side bumper. the material design is poorly manufactured, and someone will be injured.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 09/02/2006 | 32291 | 1 | 07/02/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a rattle noise was heard coming from the front passenger door. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined a support rod in the door was loose and the door needed to be replaced. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 5 | ||
| Driver's door handle stuck while driver tried to open the door. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. also, while applying the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated and stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||