2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid body problems

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Body · CA · fire

Unfortunately on 4of july I happen to be driving home from work as im driving entering the intersection to enter freeway I start smelling strong gas fumes half way into the freeway I start seeing smoke rise up so I pulled over grabbed whatever I could as I back away from the vehicle the entire front of the vehicle catches on fire I call 911 and unfortunately because insurance company was off they towed my vehicle that is now a total loss I've only had this vehicle for 4 months I purchased through a dealership I put almost 4000 the first down payment and unfortunately because I didnt have full coverage everyone I have contact is no help I also had to rush to the hospital the day after I just thank the lord I didnt have my children with me I hope there is something that you guys can do for me and my family

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Body, Lights · 130,899 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

On may 8th 2015 , I was taking a traffic in a curb on irvington ave newark nj the steering wheel stuck and I could not have any break so then the car goes straight with me to a pot light,I have serious injuries in my chest and lower back, my car is completely broken( drier's fender,front light,radiator, support radiator, lower arm control , water pump,wood,wheels,bumper etc...and the rest of the name that I don't remember the following week ,I contacted toyota ; they opened a claim until 30 days and about another 60 days after inspected my car they sent a letter and they told me they can't do nothing for me ;there's nothing wrong with the car.please help me cause the needs a lot of money to be fixed.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 66,000 miles · CA

I started to feel sticky spots on the top-side dashboard facing windshield. The soft, sticky spots were accumulating light-colored dust over the past year. They were not greasy, but extremely sticky and tacky to the touch. The accumulated dust was not cleanable or able to be removed without damaging dashboard material. (I rubbed off the top layer of plastic trying to gently clean with a wet poly towel). They were starting to reflect off my windshield during daytime driving. I ignored this issue for a while but lately noticed the interior glare is getting worse toward the front of my dashboard at the windshield junction. It's especially present on bright days where the sun is high up. This is presenting a potentially serious safety issue with regards to outward driving visibility. Toyota has been contacted and I started a problem case with them. I am awaiting further instructions on what toyota wants to do next with my vehicle. A special "warranty enhancement" has been started to address this "cosmetic concern." please look into this potentially serious safety issue to ensure toyota is addressing this problem appropriately and expeditiously for owners.

Filed Oct 18, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 90,000 miles · TX

The dash on my 2007 toyota camry hybrid is melting, leaving a thick liquidy, shiny surface that reflects the sun and makes driving unsafe. There is no visor that will protect me from reflections from this sticky shiny mess. Thousands of people have this, and toyota is not stepping up to the plate and acknowledging the defect in materials that is causing this safety issue.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Body · 74,500 miles · SC

My dashboard has melted and become very sticky and shiny to the point that a glare reflects off of it onto the windshield dangerously inhibiting visibility.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Body · 97,000 miles · CA

I have a 2007 camry hybrid. The dashboard is constantly sticky and it feels like it's literally melting away. Especially when it gets hot, I can gouge out the plastic. I talked to the local dealer, and he said I would have to replace the dash. Doesn't seem like its normal wear and tear. Also creating a shine which is causing a glare on the windshield. Concerned about reduced visibility and air bag deployment.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 100,000 miles · FL

Dashboard is beginning to melt creating a pronounced glare on windshield.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 100,000 miles · GU

The dashboard on my 2007 toyota camry hybrid is melting! It creates a glare on the windshield which is distracting and dangerous. Anything placed on it sticks. Just touching it with a fingernail causes indentations and nicks.

Filed Sep 21, 2014 · Body · 50,000 miles · FL

The dashboard has been melting, now it is very shiny and sticky. When it is sunny outside there is a glare on the windsheild that makes it hard to see.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Body · TX

We bought this 2007 toyota camry hybrid in january 2007. I started noticing the dashboard began to get sticky and shiny. I've never used any harsh chemicals or any chemicals used to clean the dashboard. The rest of the car is well taken care of but as the years went by, the dashboard has just gotten worse. I began doing research and found that others had the same problem. Many have been told it's not part of the warranty. I believe it's a manufacture's defect. Not only is it dirty looking, it also has a shine to it and that has potential to be very dangerous. Especially on a bright sunny day, the shine from the dashboard reflects up to the windshield making it very difficult to see and the same issue arises when driving at night.