Melting dashboard and driver's side visor does not stay up. The melting dash causes a glare on the windshield causing visibility to be obstucted. I was told that I missed the warranty period but have never been sent anything about this problem.
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid visibility problems
11 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Toyota Camry Hybrid visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
- Risk
- If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Recall number 15V689000 · Recall details
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
- Risk
- If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1‑800‑331‑4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 12V491000 · Recall details
What 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While I was driving at about 65 MPH on a four lane divided highway, the driver's visor suddenly and unexpectedly rotated completely down, blocking my view out of the windshield so that I could not see ahead. It was a dangerous and frightening situation! I had to keep control of the car while holding the visor up so that I could get home safely and then get the car to the repair facility. Toyota knew that this safety hazard existed and was serious because it did a "warranty enhancement notice" for 2007 to 2011 camry hybrid sun visor brackets, but this expired for my car in may of 2016.
Driver side sun visor falls down unexpectedly. Will not stay in place except for full down position. This has been since the car was new. Was searching for how to fix it and found link to here. I understand that this is a common problem with all toyota visors and is due to bad design and poor materials. Toyota does not stand behind it and the replacement visors are the same junk as original.
My dashboard is melting. When it solidifies it becomes extremely reflective and obstructs the windshield view.
I have 2 complaints. 1) I was driving in local traffic when 5 warning lights appeared: master warning light, brake warning light, electronically controlled brake warning, ABS, slip indicator. I was surprised but my brakes continued to work on the drive home & to the dealership the next day. The lights never went off (some other owners have reported the lights go on & off). I do not have cold weather conditions (50s in dec). The dealership investigated & found it was consistent with the problem covered by the warranty enhancement program (pol14-04 or the federal safety agency 14001) for the brake actuator assembly & skid control ecu/brake pedal stroke sensor, & also an open recall on my car for a separate item with my brakes. My car symptoms were: when stopped at a light, the car would roll forward by inches unless I had my foot firmly depressed (knee locked); noises which sounded like air moving through tubing while braking; noises that sounded like a "pump" activating after my car had been turned off (up to 15 minutes). 2) toyota has an open extended warranty (csc 10046281-9238) on the sun visor assembly & sun visor bracket including the 2009 camry hybrid. My car has had this same problem for ~4 years: the driver's side sun visor will not fully go up & remain there. Most of the time it rests halfway down but from time to time it will come down with no warning. This blocks the driver's field of vision. What is frustrating is that I spoke to both the dealership & the toyota customer service center who both agree my problem sounds exactly like the problem described in this extended warranty. However, the part number for my car (74320-33c11-b0) is not listed among the accepted parts number, and my VIN doesn't match the listed vins. I hope corporate toyota will look into this and extend me the courtesy of repairing my sun visor! (dealer cost ~$250).
The dash on the camry becomes very tacky and reflective, especially during warmer weather. Obscures vision through windshield due to glare and reflection. Also concerned of any toxic fumes which may be released due to this chemical reaction in an enclosed cabin of a vehicle.
Sunvisor is not holding up. After contacting several of toyota dealerships with no avail I am finally complaining. I have noticed that there are many other toyota customers who have had similar issues with camry and camry hybrids sunvisors in models 2007-2011. Many thanks
My dashboard appears to be melting, it is sticky and causing an awful glare on the windshield which in turn restricts vision through the windshield, please help, toyota says there is nothing they can do?
Sun visor on the driver's side of the car no long stays up, consequently it blocks my vision when I don't want it to. Checked with my dealer and he said there is no active recall on this issue. Frankly, this defect is unsafe and unacceptable.
Noise made when turn on heater. This happened suddenly with no previous noises before. Had been in car driving and using heater for about an hour before the noise started. This vehicle also had two other issues. Passenger & driver visors wont stay up. The door locks wont work. They haven't worked since not long after purchased vehicle. One day they work, another not.
Questions about the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid visibility
Does the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid visibility?
Yes, 2 recalls: 15V689000, 12V491000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Camry Hybrid have the most visibility problems?
The Toyota Camry Hybrid model years with the most visibility complaints are 2007 (34 complaints), 2008 (29 complaints) and 2025 (24 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Yes. Camry Hybrid inverter recall lawsuit lands in federal court after owner says his new car sat at the dealer for six months (November 12, 2026).
Other 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Brakes 59Acceleration 19Body 16Driver assistance 15Engine 13Electrical 8Airbags 6Steering 3Locks 2Transmission 2Wheels 2Lights 1Seats 1Suspension 1Tires 1
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