Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| TSB-0106-08 | 06/11/2008 | 10025856 | Toyota: front suspension- some 2007-2008 model year avalon, camry, camry hv, and solara vehicles may exhibit a steering wheel flutter and/or a body vibration (floor or seats) at highway speeds (approx. 65-75 mph [105-121 km/h]). *pe | 09/10/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 02/08/2013 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the front coil springs had fractured due to rust. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 73,000. mah | |||
| 02/08/2013 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that both front coil srpings on the vehicle had broekn due to rust. the contact found the failure when they took the vehicle to have the tires replaced. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the contact did call the manufacturer and was told the coil springs were no longer under warranty. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 73,000.rl | |||
| 01/11/2012 | 59000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the struts were leaking. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic did not advise as to what caused the struts to leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 59,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 01/11/2012 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the struts were leaking. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic did not advise as to what caused the struts to leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 59,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 01/11/2012 | 59000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated the struts were leaking upon purchasing the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic test. the mechanic did not state what caused the struts to leak. the contact did not replaced the struts. the failure mileage 59,000. vin not available. jo | |||
| 12/18/2012 | 71000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle started from parked condition. as operator tapped the gas pedal lightly to take it out of parked condition, the vehicle suddenly had a very high speed causing loss of control and the vehicle hit a house. apparently it caused a open throttle condition. pressing brake only aggravated the condition (adding more speed) . this happened with an experienced driver with over 10 years of driving record and 0 incident (not even a parking ticket). all earlier recall were done by dealer. *tr | |||
| 12/18/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Vehicle started from parked condition. as operator tapped the gas pedal lightly to take it out of parked condition, the vehicle suddenly had a very high speed causing loss of control and the vehicle hit a house. apparently it caused a open throttle condition. pressing brake only aggravated the condition (adding more speed) . this happened with an experienced driver with over 10 years of driving record and 0 incident (not even a parking ticket). all earlier recall were done by dealer. | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while driving approximately 55 mph over a road bump, the vehicle began to drive extremely hard. the contact continued to drive and inspected the vehicle once he reached his residence. the contact noticed that the four struts were leaking oil. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the four struts would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 11/19/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the dealer advised that the front axle failed. in addition, the vehicle was leaking engine oil. the vehicle was repaired. the engine oil ring and the front axle were replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage was 73,000. | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while driving approximately 55 mph over a road bump, the vehicle began to drive extremely hard. the contact continued to drive and inspected the vehicle once he reached his residence. the contact noticed that the four struts were leaking oil. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the four struts would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. kmj | |||
| 11/19/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the dealer advised that the front axle failed. in addition, the vehicle was leaking engine oil. the vehicle was repaired. the engine oil ring and the front axle were replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage was 73,000. | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while driving approximately 55 mph over a bump, the vehicle began to perform roughly. the contact continued to drive and inspected the vehicle upon reaching the residence. the contact noticed that the four struts were leaking oil. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the four struts would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. js | |||
| 11/19/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the dealer advised that the front axle failed. in addition, the vehicle was leaking engine oil. the vehicle was repaired. the engine oil ring and the front axle were replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage was 73,000. kmj | |||
| 11/19/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for inspection the dealer advised that the vehicle front axle failed and the vehicle was leaking engine oil. the vehicle was repaired. the engine oil ring and the front axle was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage was 73,000. li | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 69712 | ||
| When i do 70k miles maintenance in toyota dealer, they told me my car has water pump leak, oil pan gasket leak and front struts leak. and i heard many camry owner suffered from water pump leak. i think it is potential safty issue. so i report this. no accident happen. | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 48790 | 1 | |
| Took my vehicle to the dealership for routine maintenance. they told me that i need to replace my front struts(found front shock absorbers leaking) which would cost $1254. i did search online and found that this is a common issue among 2007 toyota camrys. would toyota do anything about this premature defective issue? *tr | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 48790 | ||
| Took my vehicle to the dealship for routine maintenance. they told me that i neeed to replace my front struts(found front shock absorbers leaking) which would cost $1254. i did search online and found that this is a common issue among 2007 toyota camrys. would toyota do anything about this premature defective issue? | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 29168 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance when he was informed that the passenger side, driver's side and rear struts was leaking fluids, which would require replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified who advised that the failure was caused by normal wear and tear. the manufacturer offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 29,168. kmj | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 29168 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated the vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance to the dealer and was informed that the right, left and rear struts was leaking fluids. the dealer stated they would have to replace them at their cost. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified who stated that was wear and tear and normal on the vehicle. the manufacturer offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 29,168. | |||
| 10/08/2012 | 28000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the front end of the vehicle started to shake. also, the contact stated that when coming to a stop the vehicle would veer to the right. the contact replaced the first set of tires at 28,000 and would need to replace them again at 55,000. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who decided to perform an all wheel alaignment and replaced the front end steering. the contact stated that the remedy made the shaking stopped but the vehicle was still pulling to the right when coming to a stop. the failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.pmb | |||
| 10/08/2012 | 28000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle starts to shake at 70 mph. the contact also stated that when coming to a stop the vehicle pulls to the right. the contact had to replace their first set of tires at 28,000 and will have to change them again at 55,000. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle had an alaignment and the front end steering replaced. the contact stated the shaking stopped and the new set of tires had not had time to wear down, but that the vehicle still pulls to the right when coming to a stop. the failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.rl | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by a private mechanic, it was found that all four struts were leaking abnormally. the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer or a mechanic for the issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by a private mechanic, it was found that all four struts were leaking abnormally. the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer or a mechanic for the issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. kmj | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced by a private mechanic it was found that all 4 struts were leaking. the vehicle was not taken to a toyota mechanic for the issue. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure was 40,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. mh | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 82000 | 1 | |
| Sitting in car with engine off when a loud bang noise occurred. it turned out to be the left front spring breaking. i lost a piece off the bottom of spring about six inches long. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 82000 | ||
| Sitting in car with engine off when a loud bang noise occured. it turned out to be the left front spring breaking. i lost a piece off the bottom of spring about six inches long. | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 29200 | 1 | 12/24/2006 |
| 2007 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to struts repairs *tgw when the consumer took the vehicle for a regular maintenance check-up, he was informed the struts were leaking and needed to be replaced. the cost for the struts along with the alignment of the struts was $1100. the consumer for over three years about the brakes squeaking constantly and how bumpy the drive was. *jb | |||
| 06/08/2012 | 30000 | ||
| 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 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) !!!! | |||
| 04/27/2012 | 36000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-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. kmj | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs when she was informed that the struts both front and rear were leaking. also, the sun visors would not remain in an upright position and was impairing her view of the road. the dealer advised the contact to replace the struts. the manufacturer was aware of the failure but failed to offer any assistance. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 40,000 and the failure mileage was 20,000. bw | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- 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 repair to the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000 and the current mileage was 77,000. nw | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 30419 | ||
| Tl-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 30,419 and the current mileage was 35,000. kmj | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 30419 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated the vehicle was taken in to the dealer for routine maintenance. while inspecting the vehicle they found the right front and left rear struts leaking. the dealer informed her the struts needed replacing at the owners expense of $678. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 30,419 and the current mileage was 35,000. mw | |||
| 09/06/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl* 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. | |||
| 09/06/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl-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. kmj | |||
| 09/06/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl-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. sm. | |||
| 07/09/2011 | 19000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated the left front and right rear struts are defective. this caused tire wear to all four tires and replacement of struts which cost $1500 to the contact. upon inspection they notice both failure on the tires and the struts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced two out of four struts that was leaking. one in the front and one in the rear. the manufacturer was contacted who stated they will replaced one front and one back struts. they did not replace any tires. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 19,100. mw | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 39000 | ||
| Tl* 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. | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 39000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated all four shocks are leaking fluid. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic shop for a routine oil change and was told the shocks are leaking and to take the vehicle to the dealer. . the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him they are leaking at a normal level and there was no need to replace them. they also informed him there are no recalls or warranty for this failure. the manufacturer was contacted and informed him to try another dealer for the inspection and repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 39,000....mw | |||
| 02/27/2011 | 24936 | ||
| Tl*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. | |||
| 02/27/2011 | 24936 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated they started hearing noises coming from the front and rear wheel wells on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to their mechanic and was told the front and rear struts were defective and needed to be replaced. the contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 24,936 and the current mileage was 25,300.rl | |||
| 12/04/2010 | 43000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 0 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 10/24/2010 | 51000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while the vehicle was being serviced at an authorized dealer the mechanic advised her that fluid was leaking from the front and rear struts. the vehicle has not been repaired and the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the failure and current mileage were 51,000. vwb | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 128000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that when driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle would vibrate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the front axles were defective and caused the vehicle. the vehicle was being repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer and was awaiting a response. the current and failure mileages were approximately 128,000-bk | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 28000 | 1 | |
| 2007 toyota camry. consumer states problem with vehicle struts *tgw 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. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 10000 | ||
| Tl*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. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 1 | 02/21/2007 | |
| 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. *kb | |||
| 02/05/2010 | 30000 | 1 | |
| February 5, 2010 re: leaky struts on toyota camry i have purchased my 2007 toyota camry from dch toyota dealership in simi valley. i have been informed by 2 certified mechanics outside of the dealership that my struts were leaking. they found the problem when they did an oil change, brakes and tire replacements. i took the car to dch toyota for an inspection when the car had only 30,000 miles on it, they said that it was normal seepage and they did not make a note in the computer that they had inspected it. the car was still under warranty at that time i took the car to them again yesterday when the car had 60,441 miles on it. the dealership's mechanic indicated that the struts were leaking excessively and that could cause the tires to wear out much more quickly. by the way, i have replaced all 4 tires and the rear brakes during the 3 years that i've had the car. i'm certain that it's highly unusual for the struts to leak at such low mileage. the two certified mechanics outside of dealership have had the same opinion. i have print outs of numerous complaints about the same issue from other camry owners who have reported their problems on various websites on the internet. dch toyota has told me that i would have to pay $2,300.00 to get the struts replaced additionally, all 4 rims on my car have rusted completely all around the rims. they have asked me to take the car into the dealership on february 19th for them to have it inspected by their district manager. after the inspection, they will let me know if they will replace the rims under manufacturer warranty or not. i need your help with this matter because i believe that leaky struts is a defect has not gotten attention from toyota manufacturers even though there have been a lot of complaints. the problem will cause my tires and brakes to wear out much much more quickly. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 100 | 1 | |
| Toyota front suspension problems starting with 2007 camry this needs to be investigated toyota seems to want to ignore this problem. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2005 | 0 | 1 | |
| I purchased my toyota camry le in june 2007, since that time i have had several front end alignments on my vehicle by different businesses. after the alignments, the car still pulls to either side and doesn't ride straight. the toyota dealership claims there is nothing they can do and the car alignment is fine. i have talked with other toyota camry owners that have the same issue with their camry's also. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2007 toyota camry and i feel a vibration between 40 and 42 mph, particularly during highway driving. i have the tires rotated and checked on a regular basis and the road conditions are smooth and dry. *tr | |||
| 12/06/2007 | 42000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased, the struts have been replaced five times. the defective struts have caused the tires to wear faster than usual. the contact had to replace the tires at 30,000 miles. the dealer stated that the struts are leaking and since there is no recall he will be responsible for the repairs. the contact stated that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this is a safety issue. the failure mileage was 42,000. | |||
| 10/21/2009 | 29000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle has 29000 miles. all tires are worn out and had to be replaced per toyota dealer inspection. bought 4 tires at bridgestone (original tire manufacturer). bridgestone said all 4 struts are leaking and might have contributed to the premature tire worn out. toyota's response is: warranty is 3 yrs or 36000 miles which ever comes first, and vehicle turned 3 yrs in july 09. therefore it is not under warranty. it is quite a coincidence that all struts started leaking right after vehicle turned 3 yrs and therefore not under warrant any more even though vehicle still has 6000 miles to reach 36000 miles. *tr | |||
| 02/24/2009 | 1 | ||
| I bought a 2007 toyota camry brand new and had it 2 days when needing to take it back to the dealership for a front end problem. the subframe bolts were loose and needed to be tightened and aligned. i have worn out 3 sets of tires in 2 years. the car only has 50k miles on it. all different brands of tires used and the first 2 wore out at 18,000 miles but the last wore out at around 5,000. it has been on an alignment rack 3 times and each time needing small adjustments. the car also has a binding noise upon turning the wheel to the left. called dealerships and they will do nothing or even confirm that there is a problem with car. i am disguised. i have spent over $1000.00 on a car that is still new. help with all the money toyota is making they should be held accountable and have a recall on the issues and reimburse owners. i do not expect to put hundreds of dollars out on a new vehicle. *tr | |||
| 04/13/2008 | 0 | 1 | |
| Struts are leaking at 34,000 miles on 2007 camry. i was told by dealer that there is bulletin on leaking strut. but toyota will replace it only if it is leaking heavily. they do not replace under warranty if it ldo not leaks heavily. this is safety issue. (1) toyota new about strut issues but never notified owner. (2) toyota is unwilling to replace even leaky ones (3) they do not pay for alignment after strut replacement. which they should. *tr | |||
| 10/29/2007 | 2645 | 5 | |
| Vibration throughout speed range, very noticeable at highway speeds. three sets of tires, two sets of wheels, multiple attempts to balance wheels. *tr | |||
| 04/13/2007 | 9753 | 1 | 03/30/2006 |
| One car accident. front end shimmy led to an uncontrollable spin in right lane of highway (62-63 mph in a 65 zone, road dry, no sand, ice, water, oil), spun into left guardrail, bounced off and hit right side guardrail head on 45-60 mph. front/knee airbags did not deploy, seatbelt caught too late, leading to driver (only person in car) hitting head on steering wheel and knee on center console. injuries include concussion, whiplash, right knee/hip pain/damage, headaches, backaches, dizziness, neck/back soreness, forgetfulness following accident (random short term memory loss). car totaled (front end destroyed, other damage), problem reported to toyota. toyota rep appeared to be trying to blame driver on airbag/seatbelt failures but is sending investigator to check auto. insurance company has inspected vehicle. driver not ticketed by police (deemed not at fault for accident). *tr | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Suspension and steering. i have noticed when i am driving on the freeway at a speed of about 60+mph, that any dips or bumps causes my cars to sway side to side, and the steering wheel jerks in a different direction. i took my car to the dealership on 11/11/06 and they could not duplicate the problem. i know why, because they did not do a true test drive. my car was checked in with 3544 miles and when i left the dealership something told me to check my mileage and it showed 3548 and at that time i was 1/2 a mile from the dealership. so, i know they did not take my car on the highway, so i will be taking my car back. *jb | |||
| 10/31/2006 | 10 | 999 | 10/26/2006 |
| Since new the alignment is off on car. steering wheel and wheels are not in sync. when turning left it seems to flex the body of car. two separate dealers attempted to correct with poor results. car now has 400 miles and same problem. *jb | |||
| 09/21/2006 | 700 | 1 | 09/02/2006 |
| There is a clunking noise coming from the steering wheel when my car loaded with 4 people. *jb | |||
| 09/10/2006 | 500 | 1 | 08/22/2006 |
| Vehicle floats at highway speeds as if the wind was pushing the car side to side. *jb | |||
| 08/11/2006 | 2272 | 1 | 06/10/2006 |
| My 2007 camry has defective suspension components that results in the inability to safely carry more than two (2) people. my wife and i traveled out of town on vacation and we attempted to take two other family members with us but were not able to do this. the rear of the vehicle dropped very low when the four of us loaded up and started to depart on our trip. the car was very hard to drive and any bumps on the highway caused the car to actually bottom out on the suspension stops. oncoming vehicles at night were flashing their high beam lights because my car's lights were aimed too high as a result of the suspension sagging in the rear. another problem with the car is the windshield wipers operating at the high speed setting during heavy rain. the car actually rocks laterally side to side as the wiper arms sweep across the windshield. this motion is very severe and is very totally unacceptable. the car has a very loud wind noise at highway speeds on both the driver and passenger sides, also driving in a heavy rain, the water displaced by the front tires sounds like it is coming into the front driver and passenger compartment causing a very loud noise. i have owned several toyota camry vehicles, the last one prior to this 2007 xle was a 2005 xle camry. i have never experienced any of the problems listed in this complaint. the 2007 xle has excellent power and very good highway mileage. i sincerely wish toyota motor corp. would find a way to correct these problems. the defective suspension has forced me to not allow any more than two (2) people at a time. and for information the owners manual states the maximum allowable load is 900 lbs. the load weight including baggage was approx 720 lbs when i attempted to drive the car on the trip. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 48000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to control at highway speeds and would shake excessively. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was inspected and stated that all four struts and strut rods both front and rear were leaking and needed to be replaced. a private mechanic confirmed the identical failure. the manufacturer had not been notified. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 50,000. the approximate failure mileage 48,000. rvk | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 48000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to control at highway speeds and would shake excessively. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was inspected and the contact was informed that all four struts and strut rods both front and rear were leaking and needed to be replaced. a private mechanic confirmed that failure. the manufacturer had not been notified. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 50,000. the approximate failure mileage 48,000. bw | |||
| 02/25/2011 | 53600 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry xle. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds and attempting to turn in either direction, the steering wheel would exhibit an unusual noise. after taking the vehicle to a dealer for inspection, he was advised that the left front strut had a severe leak and that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced as well in the steering column. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that it was not covered under warranty. the failure mileage was approximately 53,600. | |||
| 02/25/2011 | 53600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry xle. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds he noticed that there was a noise in the steering column when he made turns. after taking it to a dealer for inspection they advised him that the left front strut had a severe leak and that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced as well in the steering column. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that it was not covered under warranty. the failure mileage was approximately 53,600. tb | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that when the vehicle is parked he notice a fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer and informed the contact that the struts had failed. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000. tb | |||
| 12/10/2009 | 43000 | ||
| 2007 toyota camry xle purchased in thousand oaks ca at dch toyota. took car in for oil change service at independent repair shop in dec 2009 and was told that the one front stut and two rear struts were leaking. the car has approx. 43000 miles - they and i were both shocked that 3 out of 4 were leaking. shop recommended that i replace all four struts for $1500. was told if i didnt have them replaced it would eventually affect my suspension. took car next to toyota dealer for recall, and had them check struts too. they indicated that only both rear struts were leaking, and recommended replacement too - not urgent but soon. called another independent toyota shop - this shop said there was a technical service bulletin on this issue to clarify what is a true leak, and that i shouldn't worry. i am shocked that toyota dealer didn't mention service bulletin to me. so, i am not sure if this is a real problem or not. i will have struts looked at again at next service appt. | |||
| 04/17/2010 | 44000 | 1 | |
| 2007 toyota camry, took in for service and was told that the front struts were badly cracked, the car has 44000 miles. was told that it was my fault that they were cracked, must be hitting potholes or driving over speed bumps too fast. was told if i didn't have them replaced it would ruin my tires & breaks. had them replaced but did some checking on-line and there are many complaints regarding this same issue-for some it was replacing the struts at 30000 miles. this doesn't seem right to me. now the dealer, after i've presented this information has reimbursed me for the parts and then i was even offered a great deal on a brand new car. this seems very strange. does toyota know something about struts and not owing up to it? struts shouldn't go at 30,000 or 44,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 04/07/2010 | 33000 | ||
| Tl*the contact leased a 2007 toyota camry. the contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a safety inspection. the technician detected that the struts were defective, and the vehicle failed to pass inspection. the authorized dealer was notified and stated that the service warranty had expired. the failure and current mileages were 33,000. | |||
| 02/05/2010 | 30000 | 1 | |
| February 5, 2010 re: leaky struts on toyota camry i have purchased my 2007 toyota camry from dch toyota dealership in simi valley. i have been informed by 2 certified mechanics outside of the dealership that my struts were leaking. they found the problem when they did an oil change, brakes and tire replacements. i took the car to dch toyota for an inspection when the car had only 30,000 miles on it, they said that it was normal seepage and they did not make a note in the computer that they had inspected it. the car was still under warranty at that time i took the car to them again yesterday when the car had 60,441 miles on it. the dealership's mechanic indicated that the struts were leaking excessively and that could cause the tires to wear out much more quickly. by the way, i have replaced all 4 tires and the rear brakes during the 3 years that i've had the car. i'm certain that it's highly unusual for the struts to leak at such low mileage. the two certified mechanics outside of dealership have had the same opinion. i have print outs of numerous complaints about the same issue from other camry owners who have reported their problems on various websites on the internet. dch toyota has told me that i would have to pay $2,300.00 to get the struts replaced additionally, all 4 rims on my car have rusted completely all around the rims. they have asked me to take the car into the dealership on february 19th for them to have it inspected by their district manager. after the inspection, they will let me know if they will replace the rims under manufacturer warranty or not. i need your help with this matter because i believe that leaky struts is a defect has not gotten attention from toyota manufacturers even though there have been a lot of complaints. the problem will cause my tires and brakes to wear out much much more quickly. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 42400 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that when he was having the two front tires on the vehicle changed, the mechanic noticed oil leaking from the front right strut along with dust accumulation. he stated that the strut needed to be replaced. he had not spoken with the dealer or the manufacturer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 42,440. the failure mileage was approximately 42,400. | |||
| 12/24/2009 | 74000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2007 toyota camry. both front struts are leaking oil and had to be replaced. *tr | |||
| 03/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2007 toyota camry se, there is a looseness and clunking noise from the steering wheel. this happens when the wheel is turned from left to right ( stopped) and driving at low city speeds. had the car to the dealer multiple times for this incident and it could be duplicated in front of the service adviser and technician.. after attempting to repair no fix was done. a district toyota rep was dispatched to tell me this was normal for the car. not able to accept the answer given, i made a service appointment with another toyota dealer to have my car checked. deja vu...service writer hears the noise, get a technician to confirm the noise on a test drive. both confirm the noise in the front end of the vehicle. make an appointment, applies service bulletin:00207, did not fix problem. called toyota district rep, indicates again this is the nature of this model......please help !! *tr | |||
| 04/24/2008 | 14000 | 1 | |
| My 2007 toyota with only 14,000 miles on it is already out of alignment and wearing the inside of the tires. i thought that i had a defective tire because of the thumping noise and was told by the dealer that it was because i did not rotate the tires. i had rotated the tires 1 time during the 14,000 miles and the rear tire was cupping the same as the front tire. this proved that the alignment was bad probably from the factory. i talked with the salesman at the dealer and he said that i should probably have an alignment done every 6 months. i have never had to get an alignment done on a new car until i bought new tires. they did not offer me anything even though the car is still under warranty. i feel that this is a safety issue due to the fact that if i were someone who was not aware of what was going on with my tires due to improper alignment from the factory and the tire would wear on the inside (as mine are) where it is not noticeable there could be blowout of the tire resulting in a serious accident and even death. i would like to see toyota issue a recall on all 2007 camrys for front end alignment or else reimbursement for those who have had to get their vehicle aligned (as i am about to) due to the fact the dealers are unwilling to warrant this work. i have read consumer web sights and there are a lot of these cars with the same problem. please, in the interest of safety, make toyota accountable for this failure of design. *tr | |||
| 01/30/2007 | 4800 | 25 | 05/29/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the vehicle was pulling to the right and she was told by the dealer that it was operating normally. the manager drove the vehicle in the left lane and experienced no pulling. however, when driving in the right lane there was pulling to the right, and he also stated it was normal due to the road conditions, crown in road. the contact was constantly pulling the wheel to the left while driving. the failure occurred each time the contact drove the vehicle , and was concerned about the safety risk involved. the contact has experienced this since purchasing the vehicle on may 30, 2006 and she thought it would subside and it was currently the same but has not gotten worse. the dealer replaced the struts ,and stated this may not make a difference and thad the same failure again. *ak updated 02/22/07.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 29200 | 1 | 12/24/2006 |
| 2007 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to struts repairs *tgw when the consumer took the vehicle for a regular maintenance check-up, he was informed the struts were leaking and needed to be replaced. the cost for the struts along with the alignment of the struts was $1100. the consumer for over three years about the brakes squeaking constantly and how bumpy the drive was. *jb | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 1 | 11/01/2006 | |
| 2007 toyota camry. consumer states there was movement coming from the front suspension struts and they leak oil. suspension front struts need to be replaced *tgw | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2007 toyota camry lug nuts were only half way on after being serviced. *nj the consumer stated he has 20 inch rims on the vehicle and the lugs nuts being half way on, couldn't possibly be safe. also, the struts had to be replaced. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact noticed hydraulic fluid leaking from the shock absorbers. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where a mechanic informed the contact that the hydraulic fluid was leaking from the front and rear shock absorbers. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealership for a diagnostic test on two occasions. when the problem was duplicated, the dealer stated that nothing could be done to repair the vehicle as it was no longer under warranty. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. the current mileage was approximately 41,000. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 48000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to control at highway speeds and would shake excessively. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was inspected and stated that all four struts and strut rods both front and rear were leaking and needed to be replaced. a private mechanic confirmed the identical failure. the manufacturer had not been notified. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 50,000. the approximate failure mileage 48,000. rvk | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 48000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to control at highway speeds and would shake excessively. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was inspected and the contact was informed that all four struts and strut rods both front and rear were leaking and needed to be replaced. a private mechanic confirmed that failure. the manufacturer had not been notified. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 50,000. the approximate failure mileage 48,000. bw | |||
| 05/17/2011 | 42000 | ||
| 2007 toyota camry. car developed instability would suddenly veer from lane to lane and fishtail. found left rear suspension lower arm to have nut fallen off and bolt 80% backed out. this is the bolt that fasteens upright hub carrier to suspension. photos taken. bolt removed for inspection of damage, reinstalled and new nut placed on suspension. | |||
| 02/05/2010 | 30000 | 1 | |
| February 5, 2010 re: leaky struts on toyota camry i have purchased my 2007 toyota camry from dch toyota dealership in simi valley. i have been informed by 2 certified mechanics outside of the dealership that my struts were leaking. they found the problem when they did an oil change, brakes and tire replacements. i took the car to dch toyota for an inspection when the car had only 30,000 miles on it, they said that it was normal seepage and they did not make a note in the computer that they had inspected it. the car was still under warranty at that time i took the car to them again yesterday when the car had 60,441 miles on it. the dealership's mechanic indicated that the struts were leaking excessively and that could cause the tires to wear out much more quickly. by the way, i have replaced all 4 tires and the rear brakes during the 3 years that i've had the car. i'm certain that it's highly unusual for the struts to leak at such low mileage. the two certified mechanics outside of dealership have had the same opinion. i have print outs of numerous complaints about the same issue from other camry owners who have reported their problems on various websites on the internet. dch toyota has told me that i would have to pay $2,300.00 to get the struts replaced additionally, all 4 rims on my car have rusted completely all around the rims. they have asked me to take the car into the dealership on february 19th for them to have it inspected by their district manager. after the inspection, they will let me know if they will replace the rims under manufacturer warranty or not. i need your help with this matter because i believe that leaky struts is a defect has not gotten attention from toyota manufacturers even though there have been a lot of complaints. the problem will cause my tires and brakes to wear out much much more quickly. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2006 | 1 | 12 | 03/20/2006 |
| I bought a 2007 camry se v6 and have had nothing but problems with it. transmission slips, creaking dash and windshield, a pillar airbag cover replaced 3 times, center console stack does not line up, dash is not flush next to a & b pillars (haven't seen one yet that was), knocking noise in rear strut tower (fixed after two dealer visits, they added sound insulation), driver side armrest fabric peeling off (seen at first delivery of vehicle ), radio head unit freezes up randomly (dealer cannot fix because they cannot duplicate), steering is very loose and vehicle drifts on road (safety concern, dealer stated characteristic of tire), front grill loose on right side (dealer fixed) and seat plastic rail covers broken upon delivery (dealer fixed). vehicle also idles rough in cold weather (dealer stated bad gas).two to three second delay in acceleration (dealer stated this is normal). each dealer visit required me to leave the car once for ordering the part and a second time for installation. i have wasted way too much time at dealerships having my car repaired to ever consider buying another toyota again. over all i should have tested other cars before buying toyota based on its reliability alone. *tr | |||
| 06/03/2007 | 1 | 09/04/2006 | |
| Vehicle information: 2007 camry se v6 purchased in toronto, ontario, canada in sep 2007 ? vehicle manufacturing date aug 29, 2007. deficiencies: 1) hesitation the vehicle would not respond to acceleration (even with full throttle) after driving in heavy traffic (stop and go) or driving very passively. this symptom is consistence and hesitation is long and common is 80 klm speed. the vehicle does not down shift at all. change my dealer after reporting it twice with no action. new dealer has acknowledged the problem and has reprogrammed the transmission chip as per tsb. (will pick up the vehicle today) 2) crackling noise from control are and dashboard next to windshield during entire cold season. noises appear every few second. over 90% of the problem disappears during warmer weather. change my dealer after reporting it twice with no action. new dealer has acknowledged the problem and has added additional insulation as per tsb to control area only. the dashboard noise next to windshield could not be replicated. i have to bring the vehicle to dealer during winter month to replicate the problem before any action is taken. 3) thumping noise from rear end of the vehicle on bumps (like a lose watermelon in your trunk). again, first dealer did nothing. new dealer has acknowledged the problem and has added additional insulation to struts as per tsb, 4) high revving and transmission not in gear in sudden acceleration. similar response as you are driving a manual transmission and you continue to accelerate while changing gear. new dealer suggest that the reprogramming should take care of this. *tr | |||
| 06/27/2006 | 500 | 1 | |
| Upon acceleration a deep thud is heard in the rear end area. all possible areas of loose articles were checked. dealer cannot seem to find. rear wheel well material comes loose and hangs. dashboard had to be torn out to fix ac rattle. jbl bluetooth radio malfunctioned and needed replacing. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact noticed hydraulic fluid leaking from the shock absorbers. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where a mechanic informed the contact that the hydraulic fluid was leaking from the front and rear shock absorbers. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealership for a diagnostic test on two occasions. when the problem was duplicated, the dealer stated that nothing could be done to repair the vehicle as it was no longer under warranty. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. the current mileage was approximately 41,000. | |||