2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid body problems

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Body · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact called on behalf of his mom who owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and sticky. The contact mentioned that the failure caused a glare in the driver's face, which made it difficult to drive. Toyota walnut creek (2100 n broadway, walnut creek, ca 94596, (925) 357-3700) was contacted and they stated that everyone was notified of the extended warranty for the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the warranty expired last year. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed May 15, 2019 · Body · CA

Dash headboard is very sticky and when driving in sunny conditions there is a really bad glare.

Filed Apr 29, 2019 · Body · 140,000 miles · MO

I'm having a glare on my windshield (when I'm driving and particularly in sunny conditions) from my dashboard that has melted. It's become very shiny and makes it difficult to see when driving. I have tried cleaning it but because of the substance it is not possible to clean it.

Filed Aug 30, 2018 · Body, Visibility · TX

Dashboard melts in the sun creating a sticky shiny surface that reflects onto the windshield and inhibits visibility. I cannot see out of the car during the day anymore due to the reflection.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Body · 92,000 miles · NY

My dashboard has become extremely shinny and the glare is impeding on my visibility in the forward area. I hit a garbage can on a sunny day. Thank god it wasn't a person. This seems to be a defect in the manufacturing of the dashboard material used by toyota.

Filed Dec 24, 2014 · Body, Visibility · FL

The dashboard gets extremely soft and sticky when the interior of the car gets hot (>90 degrees) and causes a bad glare on the windshield that makes it difficult to see when driving.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Body · 61,243 miles · GA

I was driving the vehicle and had the sun glare of the dashboard which has completely melted, I was unable to see the car in front of me which came to a complete stop. Given the glare of the dashboard which has melted completely due to intense sun from florida I was involved in a car accident since I cannot see car in front of me due to the large glare. My defect in the car is that the dashboard is melting and creating a very intense glare which is preventing me from being able to see and unfortunately was involved in a car accident.

Filed Sep 26, 2014 · Body · 90,000 miles · CA

The dashboard on my toyota camry appears to be slowly melting leaving behind a sticky residue and a shine on 90% of the flat surface. The real hazard is that the shine on the dashboard reflects on the windshield making it very difficult to drive especially in daylight. The stickiness of-course is a nuisance. I have noticed that the stickiness is less in the morning but increases as the sun comes out. I have taken the car to the dealer but they refused to look at it since it is not a part that is broken. They suggested that I have the interior detailed which I don't want to do in the fear the surface on the dashboard will come off!

Filed Sep 1, 2014 · Body · FL

The dashboard of this car became very soft and began melting in areas. It was reported to maroone toyota service department and was advised to contact toyota. They did not provide assistance. The problem continues to get worse and the dashboard is deteriorating.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Body · 84,000 miles · FL

The dashboard is completely sticky and ruined. Nothing cleans it or takes the stickiness away. It causes a reflection on the windshield and interferes with my vision. This is a safety issue that toyota should recall and replace! It's very dangerous!