I have not had any accidents because of the melting dashboard and hope I don't. It is an issue that should be dealt with. It seems that toyota will not do anything about unless they are made to so. My dashboard has gotten soft and continues to get soft even though I keep it garaged. There are glares and gouges now. Those are distracting and can easily result in me or someone else having a crash because of it. There are numerous complaints online regarding this issue.I have spoken to corporate and the local dealer and have come away frustrated. All they want to do is assist in the replacement of the dash, and I would have to pay$1100 myself. It not right for the consumer to pay such a price when the car maker has clearly made a defective product.
2007 Toyota Camry body complaints
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In my 2007 toyota camry, at first (approx. 2011) the dashboard would feel sticky, as if something had spilled on it. However the stickiness could not be cleaned up. It was in fact the material of the dashboard melting. It continues to get worse and spreads across a larger area, to the point that now (2014) the dash cannot be touched without a mark being left in the melted material. It looks wet and is so glossy that the glare is impossible to see through most of the day. This is clearly a manufacturers defect and should be recalled as it is a safety hazard, not just with the blinding glare which impairs vision, but because the passenger airbag is contained inside of the dashboard and the dashboard being melted may affect its deployment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky and began to melt. The failure caused a glare on the windshield and impaired the contact's vision. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
My 2007 toyota camry dashboard started to melt this summer. I typically wipe away the dust with a clean microfiber cloth from time to time. I have been unable to do so this entire summer because anything that touches the dashboard sticks to it. It's now getting to the point that it creates a glare on the windshield and can be hard to see on a sunny day. Toyota should recall this and replace it with a dashboard that won't do the same thing. I understand wear and tear but this is ridiculous. I have had many cars and this is the first situation I've come across that I felt needed to be fixed by the company, no matter how old the car is. Toyota told me it had no idea about this being an issue. Clearly from what I've read online, they are in denial. Most reports I've seen online are in texas and florida. I'm reporting this issue from st. Louis, mo.
The upper part of the dashboard (toward the windshield) has become soft and sticky. It is essentially melting. I have tried to clean it but that only makes it worse. It is now just a sticky goo.
I've noticed my 2007 camry dashboard is melting under the hot florida sun. In the mornings is not as sticky but when heat starts going up the dashboard get stickier and shiny making a glare on windshield making it difficult to see. This is a problem I cannot have it is a safety issue and it needs to be addressed. Please someone help!
As I was driving east on a 4 lane highway the sun was hitting my dashboard and because of the melting condition of the dashboard there was a glare in front of me that impaired my vision. It forced me to make a left hand turn to get way from the glare. This dash board becomes so sticky in the heat that I cant display parking passes in the window because I won't be able to remove them. Because of this I run the risk of being ticketed. A dashboard should not be in this condition. It is made of faulty material.
A few inches of the front dashboard area nearest the front window melted and would get on the sunscreen and from there on to the front window. I spoke to the service person at my dealership and on the advice of his manager I sent an email to toyota. They only offered to pay for half of the replacement cost. I had the dashboard replaced and had to pay $688.70.
Dash board is melting, sticky, needs replacement and creating a glare, which, in turn, causes a reflection that effects the driver from the glare. This has become a safety issue.
Melting dashboard.
Dashboard is melting and is very sticky. Glare from the shiny causes distraction on the road. Hard to see the road because of the shine. Dashboard is melting and is very sticky.
My dashboard has been melting for the last 5 years.
I purchased the camry back in 2010. Car was great, looked great. Dash looked good, or at least I thought the dealers detailer made it look good. Shortly afterwards, noticed the dash was incredibly sticky. Took it to back to the dealer I bought it from and extended warranty would not cover the dashboard, and it was out of manufacturers warranty. Took it to toyota dealer too and they said toyota would not cover either. The dash is incredibly sticky, like the glue that toyota used to glue the top material down on the dash is seeping through the top layer. The glue creates an incredible glare when driving, which can be incredibly dangerous during sunny days as it makes things hard to see unless you're wearing a pair of sunglasses, and even so the glare is still there. The glue also makes things stick to the dash, making it incredibly hard to clean as well, which can also show up on the glare on the windshield. I've never used any greasy, or oily products to clean my dash as I was worried about making the glue/glare problem even worse. I'm tempted to either buy a dash cover, which ironically will stick to the dashboard, or tint my windshield to keep the glare down. It's very disappointing toyota cheaped out on the material used in the dash, that's going to hurt resale value for all camrys with the issue down the road, and can create dangerous conditions if the glare is bad enough for some people. I moderate a toyota forum and I see this exact issue pop up a lot. I've included a few links for reference. Http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/104-5th-6th-generation-2002-2006-2007-2011/391341-2007-toyota-camry-dashboard-melting-under-florida-heat.html http://www.nairaland.com/1095499/07-08-camry-dashboard-melting http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/21726645/exclusive-some-toyota-camrys-suffer-from-sticky-cracking-dashboards.
My dashboard is melting away on my 2007 toyota camry.
A few months ago, notice that the dashboard was sticky and very soft, it looks like melt rubber. I had been in car washes and after a couple of hours the melting sensation comes back.
Dash board is melting and cracking, looks awful cannot be touched because it immediately makes a mark. It is shiny and causes a glare on windshield. Cannot believe how the quality of a car as is the toyota can have something like this happening and does nothing about, what a great way to keep your clients happy!!
Dashboard is melting and causes a glare on the windshield.
The dashboard on my 2007 toyota camry is melting and causing a huge glare on the windshield. It looks like I slathered baby oil on the first 5 inches of the dashboard. This causes difficulty seeing out of the windshield especially in the florida sun. This should be a manufacture recall since it is a serious safety concern for drivers.
2007 toyota camry developed melted dashboard. Dashboard became severely sticky and gummy and continually worsened. Melted dashboard creates a significant glare on windshield which is a safety hazard. Melted dashboard also raises a concern for proper operation of airbags. Toyota USA and local toyota dealerships have been notified on multiple occasions. Articles/news stories from hawaii to texas and florida have presented a similar problem and various online complaints and discussions highlight a similar concern.
Dash board started melting causing a glare on the windshield. Dash board is extremely sticky and insects, dirt and anything that comes in contact with the dash stick to it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard developed a sticky substance that was bubbling and deteriorating. The sticky substance created a glare, which impacted the contact's visibility while operating the vehicle. The dealer stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
I purchased a new 2007 toyota camry in november 2006 from a toyota dealership and keep it parked in my garage when it's not being used. About two years ago, the heat of the sun began melting my dashboard. The dashboard started to look very glossy and shiny and feel very sticky, like glue. Parts of it began to peel. When I am driving on a hot sunny day, the shine of the dashboard creates a glare on my windshield that makes it difficult to see the road ahead. I took it to the toyota dealership hoping that they would repair it as it is a manufacturer's defect, but they said that I would have to pay around $3,000 to replace the dash. They also acknowledged that this was a common problem with toyota camry models manufactured between 2007 and 2010, yet they never issued a recall for this problem. It's clear from this that it was perfectly feasible for them to use a different material made to withstand heat in warmer climates, but they did not. This manufacturer's defect is hazardous as it can impair the driver's vision when the glare is strong. I kindly request that the federal safety agency take some action to address this issue.
Noticed that my dashboard had an glare, when I attempted to wipe it down, the towel begin to stick.
The dashboard is melting. It is very glossy and sticky. The gloss creates a glare when driving. When you touch it your hand gets stuck to the dashboard.
Approximately 2 years after the purchase of our 2007 toyota camry, the dashboard started becoming sticky as if a paste was on it. Everything sticks to it and it is impossible to clean because it will literally peel off. I determined that it melted in the florida heat. After hearing that this is happening to other cars and leaving the same dangerous glare when driving I too agree that toyota needs to rectify this issue because it is not an isolated incident as I thought previously.
Dash gets sticky in the hot weather, when it is out in the sun or in the garage.
The dashboard on my car is literally melting. It now has a glare that has created blind spots in the daytime which is very dangerous. I called toyota and the rep I spoke to flat out lied about there being an issue. She told me that due to the warranty expiration I would have to pay the full cost of replacing the dashboard. She said it was the first time she heard of it when I know that is not true due to a tv station report in florida reporting on the issue and the hundreds of camry owners that have the same issue. There should be a recall for this dashboard! I don't see why the consumer should have to pay to replace the dashboard when it is an obvious manufacturer defect. It should be recalled due to the blind spot it creates as well as it could be emitting toxic fumes from the melting substandard materials.
My 2007 toyota camry has developed a very soft and very sticky dashboard. At first I thought it was some sort of residue but the dashboard just kept getting worse. You can not touch it without leaving a mark on it, either a finger print or a nick from catching it with your fingernail. Any and all dust particles stick to its surface and because of the extreme stickiness it can not be cleaned off. The glare from the sun is the most dangerous part! You can not see, even with visor down and sunglasses on!
My dash board is melting. It seems this is a current issue faced by many owners and toyota has yet to address it. It seems as if extreme heat will make the dashboard malleable and especially susceptible to nicks and scratches. It is impossible to clean. Any rag, wipe, etc. Leaves sticky fibers in the already tacky surface.
Dashboard of subject vehicle started displaying signs of a very sticky substance in the summer of 2013. I purchased this vehicle in dec. Of 2010 with one previous owner .. Signs of melting dashboard did not appear for several years past the warranty. Internet search reveals that numerous toyota owners have experienced this same problem. After dealing with toyota directly, I was told they would provide a replacement dashboard but that I would have to pay $624 in labor. My position is that this is either a products liability, implied warranty of merchantability, or latent defect issue and has no bearing on an expired warranty. In addition, there may be a safety concern with deployment of the airbag due to deteriorating dashboard, not to mention the possibility of toxic fumes circulating throughout the vehicle. I firmly believe that toyota should issue a recall due to numerous similar complaints (see http://tsikot.com/forums/toyota-cars-talk-80/2008-camry-sticky-dashboard-89916/ also http://www.justanswer.com/toyota/70no2-toyota-camry-se-sticky-dashboard-2007 camry-how.html and http://www.howtomake.org/0pvgkmoneyls3w74/toyota-camry-sticky-dashboard.html).
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