The dashboard of my Camry gets a sticky gloss when the sun is shining. The reflection from the glossy dashboard is reflected onto my windshield making driving hazardous whenever the sun is shining or if the weather is hot. I have to cover the dashboard with a towel to keep myself and other drivers safe because it is very difficult to see through the glared windshield. Dealer was contacted and I was told a recall was sent (about six years ago) but it never arrived to my home. You report regarding recalls, which I accessed today, says there are no unrepaired recalls for my vehicle. I am at risk, my passengers are at risk and every other driver on the road are at risk due to this well known, documented flaw in the 2007 Toyota Camrys.
2007 Toyota Camry body complaints
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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the plastic dashboard material melted and was shiny causing a glare from the sunlight. The contact indicated that while driving during daylight hours, the glare caused a visibility hazard to the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the plastic dashboard material had become melted and shiny causing glare from the sunlight. The contact indicated that while driving during daylight hours the glare caused a visibility hazard to the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 170,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was extremely hot and had started melting. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact also stated that a quart of engine oil needed to be added each time the vehicle was refueled. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing unknown engine repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the abnormal oil consumption persisted. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Melted and sticky dashboard significant glare that it is unsafe to drive the car
As soon as I drove this car off the lot, the "tire balance" light came on. The tires were low so I put air in them and the light is still on. The front bumper skirt scrapes on every dip in the road it seems, sounding horrible. Then, it got caught on a parking stop which loosened the skirt so it now hangs even lower and scrapes bottom over every crack in the road.
Driver side visor flaps down to forehead level when stationary. Flaps down pointing down when in motion going over bump. Visor does not stay tucked in its stow away position. Caused injury to right temple getting into the car. Caused forehead injury at a sudden stop. Dealt we refused to replace or repair. Toyota claims the the recall ended in 2018 so the part is not eligible for replacement.
About a year ago, I noticed that the dashboard was not firm. It dented very easily. This year, I did not drive much, but when I did, the dashboard was melting and shiny, reflecting in the windshield, making visibility dangerously insufficient while driving. The problem is much worse on sunny days. Dashboard can not be cleaned, since it is gooey. Precise date is hard to say, because of covid restrictions and cautions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and experienced cracking and separation. The contacted indicated that after a ten-year-old child touched the melting dashboard, residue from the dashboard was present on the child's hand. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.
There was a recall on dashboard on my vehicle and toyota won't replace the dash now because they say that the replacement period is over now however I'm military and this happened when I was deploy. I have tried calling them however they don't have any answers for me. Thanks so much for your help.
Dashboard is getting soft and shiny and pieces of it come off very easily. It reflects onto the windshield and makes it very difficult to see when the sun is out.
Dashboard melt.
I just bought this toyota camry and didn't realize until after that the dashboard is very sticky and gets really shiney as the temperature rises. This causes a glare on the windshield. After researching I found out that toyota issued a extended warranty. However they said that it expired on 5/31/17 and they cant do anything. This is a safety issue and I believe that it should be recalled and they should replace the dashboard. The car only has 68370 miles and has a long life. I do feel that my life is in danger with this known problem that they don't want to fix. Please help!!!!! This issue is all of the time.
My 2007 toyota camry dashboard is very sticky and seems to be melting. With the slightest tap to it, pieces of the rubber on the dashboard will break off. I have done some research and apparently there was a recall on the car because of the dashboards during the time I purchased it but being that I was not the owner in toyota's log I was not notified. I have contacted toyota via telephone and gotten no results and I have went to a toyota lot and still haven't got any results. Any and everything is able to stick to the dashboards putting it at risk of becoming home for microorganisms and possibly causing respiratory issues for me. I am not able to disinfect the dashboard because everything sticks to it. In the past I would no doubt recommend toyota to everyone due to the fact that my family has been a long time supporter of toyota but currently I would not recommend them because they refuse to fix something that is a manufacturers issue.
Melted and sticky dashboard.
I was driving at about 25mph on montgomery drive in philadelphia (city street) in the morning of 12/9/2019. It was raining lightly. The car in front of me was about 4 to 5 car-lengths ahead. It braked as another car tried to cut in, and I also immediately braked. My brake felt grinding and my car continued to slide into the back of the car in front of me.
Dashboard is wearing touble. Its sticky and all cracked up
Melting dashboard, sticky shiny and creates glare on windshield that is unsafe.
Tl* the contact's mother owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the sun melted the dashboard, which caused the area to become sticky and visible on the inside. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called toyota of downtown l.a. (located at 1901 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007, (213) 481-5074) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
There was originally a recall on the 2007 toyota camry that had a warranty to replace the melting dashboard. The melting dashboard is a safety hazard due to the glare that it produces. The car owner should not be made responsible for an error toyota created. My complaint is that a recall warranty should never expire for someone who paid for a vehicle with expectations that there would be no issues.
There was originally a recall on the 2007 toyota camry that had a warranty to replace the melting dashboard. The melting dashboard is a safety hazard due to the glare that it produces. The car owner should not be made responsible for an error toyota created. My complaint is that a recall warranty should never expire for someone who paid for a vehicle with expectations that there would be no issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and affected the contact's visibility. The vehicle was taken to toyota of hollywood (1841 n state road 7, hollywood, fl 33021, 855‑472‑9747) where the dashboard was replaced. The contact was charged a $250 service fee for the labor required for the repair. After the dashboard was replaced, the contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v689000 (visibility), which was related to the initial dashboard failure. The contact drove the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the dashboard was replaced. The dealer stated that the recall did not apply to the contact's vehicle because the dashboard had already been replaced. Recently, the dashboard began to melt again and affected the contact's visibility while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the recall and offered no assistance with having the dashboard replaced. The manufacturer did notify the contact that she would be entitled to a reimbursement for the initial fee for the first repair. The contact submitted the necessary paperwork to receive reimbursement, but had not heard back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Form #2 request #215013 chat transcript (e-mail) ...?.for replacement under a recall program but was told the recall has expired". Another consumer posted aug 8 2019 "defect of the dashboard for the 2007 avalon gulf specs [xxx] to be changed. One employee told me that they would not be changed because they did not contact me and when I was not convinced by his answer, another employee came to me and said that the offer of replacement had ended and also they are not calling to be replaced but the customer who goes to them to claim the replacement is approved after consulting the main company". My 2007 camry has approximately 57,000 mi. I owned a 2nd vehicle until it was donated may 2015. "everytime" I go in for service maintenance, because of low mi and excellent interior and exterior, I am approached by a salesman to purchase my vehicle. I have owned toyota camry's since 1989. Where is the integrity, ethics, loyalty, respect, safety and compassion for consumers? How in god's name is it legal to sell a vehicle to a consumer with a known defect? How in good conscience can a dealer, salesman sell a vehicle with a known defect with potential hazard to the consumer's safety? I never thought toyota motor corp would be in the same category as all of the manufacturers which have historically deceived consumers. Toyota made promises with a dashboard warranty program that was created after two class action lawsuits were filed in 2014. The automaker concedes the dashboards can melt but says the problem is only a cosmetic issue, not a safety issue, hence the reason no official recall has been ordered. According to the lawsuit, toyota won't be able to repair all the vehicles within the 10-year time limit of the secondary coverage warranty enhancement. Primary coverage of the warranty program expired on may 31, 2017. The lawsuit...?.form #3 to follow information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Sticky & degrading dash pad. My vehicle is past the "enhanced warranty" period for this problem but this is a serious safety issue that creates glare on the windshield making it hard to see while driving. This should be a mandatory recall. Please help.
My entire dashboard has been sticky / tacky for years. I do not know why or how it got this way. It accumulates dust and grime, and I have no way to properly clean it since all towels and cleaning cloths, unless extremely wet, get caught on it, and then it accumulates fibers from the cleaning cloths. If I press into the dashboard with my finger, it retains a fingerprint. I can easily cleave a piece off with my nail. Obvious when the dashboard is shiny on a sunny day, the glare is on the windshield that can cause problems. I just bought this car recently
Sticking dashboard is melting very sticky
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was extremely oily and was melting. The contact called toyota of glendora (located at 1949 auto centre dr, glendora, ca 91740, (909) 305-2000) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Large parts of dashboard melting or extruding glossy sticky residue, causing hazardous glare when driving. Toyota aware of situation and extended warranty for some models for this condition but not my model.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor failed to function and the dashboard was deteriorating. The owner was concerned that the dashboard failure could affect the structural integrity of the air bag components. The dealer from where the vehicle was purchased was contacted, but had not provided a manufacturer customer support program - lsc ze6 (toyota dash problem melting cracking warranty extension). The dealer stated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times and the contact was waiting for a case manager to respond with a resolution. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not have the dealer information handy. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer brown's toyota of glen burnie (7167 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061 (855)-424-4897) where a diagnostic test was performed and determine that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000. *tt consumer stated dealer extended the warranty to 2017 but consumer didn't get this effect until 2018.
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