The dashboard of my vehicle has become very sticky and shiny causing a visibility hazard due to the reflection on the windshield. The dealer advised that the only "remedy" is to replace the dashboard since I am unable to even touch the surface to possibly wipe off the shine. Toyota (all vehicle manufacturers for the matter) should be charged with the responsibility of installing materials that do not become a hazard to drivers over time.
2007 Toyota Camry body complaints
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My dash board is melting and it reflect glares on windshield so bad you can hardly see when sunny outside.
Over the past couple years I have noticed that the dash on my 2007 camry has started to change. It has become sticky and is starting to peel away from the underlying foam. It appears to be worse on the upper portion of the dash where the sun/heat would shine. When I contacted my local dealership about this issue at my last service they said they were unaware of the problem and that I must have used a chemical to cause this problem. I told them that I had done some research about this and that it seems to be a common problem with this year/model. They told me I would need a new dash. It would take a day and a half to install and cost just under $2100. I purchased this car new december 2006. It has been well taken care of, never used any chemicals on the dash to have caused this issue.
Dashboard is melting. Whenever sun is up, reflection from this melted dashboard on windshield is so bad, you can't even see good.
Currently, I own two toyotas and in the past was a loyal customer. I was driving down the road in my 2007 camry in january and suddenly my sun visor dropped down temporarily blinding me. I tried to get it to go back up, but it kept dropping down while I was in traffic. I had to drive home with one hand holding the visor and the other on the steering wheel. Clearly, as this was a mass produced vehicle, I could not have been the only person with this issue. So, I called the new toyota of clermont dealership just a few blocks from my home. I asked for the service department. They asked for my VIN number and then informed me that there were two recalls, but nothing that covered the broken visor. I was very surprised as the visor was far more dangerous than either of the other issues. On friday 2/28/14, I found online that there were a ton of other complaints about the sun visor and that there was a "warranty extension" for 2007 camrys. I took my camry over to the dealership and was informed by david the service manager that I had missed the "warranty extension" by two weeks. When I told them that they had misled me by telling me that the visor was not covered weeks ago, they informed me that the service receptionist was not trained on warranty extensions, only on recalls. I called the 800-gotoyota line and received no support. First of all toyota should have made this a recall because it is definitely a passenger safety issue. It literally renders the vehicle undriveable. They used deception in making it a warranty extension. Is this how they maintain a high rating for quality. Is this how the limit the cost of recalls? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The dash has become very sticky and shiny like it is melting. When you drive towards the sun, the glare off the shiny dash is so bad you cannot see out of the windshield. Toyota will not recognize that there is a problem and will only give a small loyalty amount towards the repair since the vehicle is out of warranty. I have been talking to toyota for since 2011 and they are not willing to help. This is a tremendous safety issue.
I purchased a new toyota camry 2007, I have cared for the car well, have kept it in my garage, and do not use everyday. About 8 months ago, I noticed that parts of the dashboard were beginning to peel off. I took my car to the dealership and they told me that this was due to the heat and to not touch it. Over the last four months the peeling on the dashboard has grown worse.the dashboard now looks shiny as if oil has been applied to the surface. When touched it feels sticky. I took the car to the dealership again and I was told it was due to the high temperature in florida, and that they could not fix it, because my warranty had expire. They told me that this was a common problem with toyota models manufacture between 2007 and 2010 yet they never did a recall for this factory defect. I talked to corporate and they are willing to pay half. I don't believe this is fair as it is not my fault that toyota used low quality material that has been unable to withstand heat in florida. I would appreciate if you could take some action to help address this matter. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard became melted and fractured. The dash board was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.
Toyota camry 2007 dashboard has become sticky and shiny and appears to be melting. This causes an extreme glare on the windshield from the reflection that impairs the drivers entire vision of the road.
The dashboard is disintegrating. The area on the front part of the dashboard (closest to the windshield) seems to be the worse, although the problem is spreading to the entire dash. It is sticky, tacky, shiny and gouges easily. This problem is creating a glare and is dangerous. The dash is basically melting. I worry about the function of the airbags. Recently my airbag light is coming on and then going out for no apparent reason. I fear that the dash will become so unstable that it will cause the airbag to deploy. Please help. I am afraid for anyone to sit on the driver's side of my car.
I own a 2007 camry. The dashboard of the car is melting, surface is very sticky, shiny and when touched with finger it is coming off like glue. While driving the surface is so glossy it creates very bright glare from sun light, sometimes it blinds driver's road visibility creating a potential road hazard. Dashboard surface has turned into a very soft material and it can be easily scraped off.
Dashboard is sticky and the condition is getting worse by the day. The whole dashboard is melting and this also creates a safety hazard since the visibility is impaired by the glare when days are sunny. There are numerous complaints for the same issue and I do not understand why no action has been taken to hold toyota responsible.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard had developed a sticky film and when in the sun, caused a blinding glare. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the dashboard needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Oiliness dashboard is making driving difficult while driving towards sun, it is reflecting the light towards my eyes. When I searched for the solution in internet, I have seen many other people are also having same problem with 2007 camry.
Dashboard has become sticky and shiny and appears to be melting. This cause an extreme glare on the windshield from the reflection.
I was driving my toyota camry se 2007 with my family in the car,we were in the freeway and for no apparent reason it caught fire , it is a complete loss..
The dashboard near to the windshield is tacky and sticky. It appears that the dash is releasing a chemical similar to glue. I've contacted multiple toyota dealerships and toyota directly and they claim to have never heard of this issue. But a simple search of the internet shows this happening nationwide. I did purchase my 2007 toyota camry se new at the end of 2006. My windows are tinted with 20% and I use a sunshade regularly and this problem has become more evident this past month/
I have been driving for 11 years, I have only owned toyota's. I am extremely disappointed with my most recent camry purchase. My dashboard is completely coming to pieces!!! Its extremely soft and delicate. Cannot be touched in heat or pieces will come off, and deep scratches are made from the passing of a finger nail. I have never seen something like this in my life. I am disappointed in the dash board material. I take well care of my cars, washing it weekly. I will probably reconsider purchasing another toyota, I thought I was getting my money's worth...apparently im getting what I paid for. What a fail!! Its only 6 years old and it looks more worn out than the first camry I ever owned! Interior material is cheap. Honestly considering turning in my 2007 toyota camry for a better quality vehicle. Heartbreaking to see my hard earned money come to pieces before I have even finished paying for it. Repairing it out of my pocket is not even an option.
I have a 2007 lecamry and my wife noticed a couple of weeks ago that the dashboard was real sticky I tried cleaning with a rag with water also noticed that the windshield was getting real hazy I tried to clean that even went to a glass company. I called lou fusz in st. Louis, mo. Made an appointment with them on 8-30-2013 they called the manufacture up toyota they said it was past the warranty she called the extended warranty company up they said it was not covered. Lou fusz came to the conclusion that the dash was causing the haziness on the windshield they said that they could replace the dash for $1600.this dash is dangerous it is putting a chemical called plasticsizes out it bubbles and the dash is comming off this is ridiculous that toyota can get by with this can a class action lawsuit be brought against toyota there seems to be a lot of cars all over the country doing this can you contact me on this thank you [xxxx] [xxxx] [xxxx] [xxxx] *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dashboard has been melting for several weeks and now is cracked open. Dashboard cover material from windshield to radio and across full width of vehicle is very sickly, cannot be cleaned without leaving cloth lint embedded in the dash cover material, is structurally unstable and too soft to touch without leaving damage and will easily peal off under fingernails. Light reflection from dashboard is greatly increased and at times distracting. No other interior parts ie plastic, metal, leather, carpet or cloth are affected.
I have a 2007 toyota camry and I purchased a extended warranty when I bought the car in 2007 that warranty expired august 1, 2013 a few days after it had expired my driver side visor will not stay up! I do not hang anything on it like cd holder or anything. It is driving me crazy because it makes it very hard to see the road when I am driving and I feel this should be recalled sense there has been multiple complaints for the 2007 camry with this same situation and it is a safety problem for many camry owners. The visor sometimes even hits me in the head when I try to get out of my car. I have had many issues with this car from day one and I am not very happy that this has not been recalled yet. Seems like toyota does not care for the safety of their customers. Also on top of the visor my shock coil broke on the passenger side which the extended warranty did cover sense it happened before august 1st but now the strut is leaking oil on that same side, I brought it to the toyota dealer in june 2013 and they told me they won't replace it because even though it is leaking oil it is not 100% broken yet and told me the warranty wont cover it until it completely blows! I told them I have a young child that I have to think of this safety along with mine and was shocked that even though it is leaking oil (which is not good) cause at any moment while driving it can bust that toyota doesn't recognize it, its not like it will heal on its own so I feel it should have been replaced under my warranty that I paid almost $1000.00 for when I purchased the car! I hope toyota will recall the visor issue for their customers. I am going to contact toyota directly on monday to see if I can get anywhere with this safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard had melted. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the dashboard was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 44,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the plastic cover for the dashboard melted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dashboard was not replaced. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 56,000.
Dashboard has melted and is very shiny. It causes a glare while driving on sunny days. Dashboard peels off when rubbing against it.
I have a gen6 toyota camry with a dash that has been getting sticky and seems to be melting. This has been slowly getting worse over the past 2 years. This has never been cleaned with chemicals other than soap and water. The dash closest to the window has become 'glossy' to the point of causing visibility issues and reflection of exterior lighting. I have searched the web extensively and there seems to be no 'one' answer. Some dealers are replacing dash, some are offering to cover materials and some only offering 10-20% discounts. Can you contact me or refer me to the proper department to submit a claim for a replacement. As this is clearly a toyota 'product related' problem, I would expect that toyota would have a resolution to fix/replace the dash as needed.
I have a 2007 toyota camry and the dashboard is melting. The dashboard towards the windshield is always in a liquid state and the rest of the dashboard is soft. In the sunshine and at night under street lights the dashboard reflects a glare onto the windshield that impairs the drivers entire vision of the road. Also on the passenger side of the dashboard the outline of the airbag compartment can be seen. I believe the glare on the windshield is a hazard and due to the current condition of the dashboard the passenger airbag may fail to deploy when needed. The dashboard has not been treated with chemicals that may have caused this problem. It has always been cleaned with a wet wash cloth.
I have a 2007 toyota camry and the dashboard is melting. The dashboard towards the windshield is always in a liquid state and the rest of the dashboard is soft. In the sunshine and at night under street lights the dashboard reflects a glare onto the windshield that impairs the drivers entire vision of the road. Also on the passenger side of the dashboard the outline of the airbag compartment can be seen. I believe the glare on the windshield is a hazard and due to the current condition of the dashboard the passenger airbag may fail to deploy when needed. The dashboard has not been treated with chemicals that may have caused this problem. It has always been cleaned with a wet wash cloth.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that during the summer time, the dashboard got very hot and sticky. The contact stated that she touched the dashboard and put a hole in it with her finger. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
The dashboard seems to be disintegrating. The area on the front part of the dashboard (closest to the windshield) seems to be the worse, although the problem is spreading to the entire dash. It is sticky, tacky, shiny and gouges easily. This problem is creating a glare and is dangerous. The dash is basically melting. I worry about the function of the airbags. Is there documentation that states the safety of the airbag is not compromised? What about the windshield? Toyota needs to fix this problem.
I purchased this automobile new in 2007. Approx 2 years ago the dash board started to melt. It is presently very soft and sticky to the touch. If you touch it with anything firm like a finger of edge of a sun visor it leaves a permanent mark. Small pieces are coming off the edges of the dash over the navigation screen. Car has always been in the garage when at home and I have always used a sun visor when parked away from home.
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