2007 Toyota Camry: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 30, 2026 · Engine, Lights · CA

Vehicle runs low of engine oil quickly. I've gotten oil changes by dealer and always explain i have to purchase oil every 3 weeks to top off. Was told its a leak but I never see oil on the ground where I park.Its been like this since I've purchased the vehicle. The headlights are not bright no matter if i change the bulb or the actual headlight

Filed Nov 15, 2022 · Lights · CA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving, the front low-beam headlights were very dim while activated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that it was a common failure due to the material used to design the headlight housings. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact stated that the dealer technician would have to remove the entire bumper in order to sand and clean the interior of the headlights.

Filed Feb 21, 2021 · Lights · 180,000 miles · TX

Low beam lights are too dim to see at night.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · 110,000 miles · KY

My safety issue is the melting rubber dashboard issue becoming sticky, shiny and reflecting a glare reducing and blinding my visibility when driving. I purchased in 2016 a used toyota camry le from a used car dealership. In summer 2018 I noticed the dashboard was tacky to the touch. I asked at a car supplies and parts store if they knew what caused this but no one could help me. I asked carmax one time about this and told it must me something I put on the car which I had not. Then this summer 2019 the dashboard became so sticky and shiny with melting rubber and glare so blinding it reduces my view of the road and now is very dangerous to drive in any bright sunshine or oncoming car headlights. On 10-13-2019 while driving I turned a curve on a busy road and was completely blinded by glare and narrowly missed hitting an oncoming car. I keep a clean car and all glass so this is not a buildup on the glass. On 10-14-2019 I began online research and found there had indeed been a problem so I went directly to toyota customer care and emailed this problem and requested assistance. I then spoke with a customer care person that advised me there was a special extended warranty program but that program had expired august 2017 and there was nothing they would do. I expressly inquired how could they know they have a dangerous situation in cars and offer no assistance. They said they went to each states dmv to get address of toyota owners of affected cars and mailed them. I explained I bought this car in 2016 and what do they offer to make my car safe. I got only apologies. This is evidently a known and long term safety problem with toyota cars and is at a dangerous level for many owners of used toyota's with no corrective steps available.

Filed Feb 19, 2019 · Lights · 119,000 miles · SC

Horrible low-beam lighting. Toyota response is "give me over $1,000 and we will replace fixtures". I have owned many cars in the last 54 years (one for 18 yrs) and never had headlight problems. Toyota ought to be embarrassed into at least replacing them at cost. I'm guessing the coating on the lens is defective because nothing else has corrected the problem.

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Lights · AL

The condensation on my headlights are horrible. I have had them cleaned numerous times but it keeps coming back. Also, my headlights on low beam are ineffective and I cannot see anything when I'm driving at night. I have to use my high beam to get any kind of lighting to see where I'm going at night

Filed Aug 23, 2017 · Lights · LA

Dangerous headlighs are messed up condensation ,tyhe lens are horrible can't drive my car at night unless the lights are on bright thats not lawful can't see the lines on the pavement the toyota co.should be responsible tried cleaners as seen on tv didn't work and lots of other stuff,headlights cost at least $200.00 can't afford that I paid a lot of money for that car ,please get the toyota makers to recall these ,talk about a safety hazard ,see my photos ,on dim lights and brights.thank you

Filed Aug 23, 2017 · Lights · LA

Headlights condensation can't drive at night dim lights so messed up can't see the road lines tried cleaning with advertised cleaner never worked ,those lights cost $200.00 each I can't afford that I paid a lot of money for that car the toyota co should pay for that ,there should be a recall on those ,see photos ,please help

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Lights · 85,000 miles · OH

The low beam headlights have a near 0% effectiveness. I leave the headlight switch in the "always on" position, but at night I often have to switch the headlights off and then back on to verify they are on. When they are on at night, the headlights are at near 0% effectiveness.

Filed Oct 30, 2016 · Lights · 5 miles · TX

The quality of low beam lights for night driving is insufficient for driving. I have complained to my toyota dealership in baytown tx and their recommendations of cleaning the lenses and replacing the bulbs has had no effect. High beams work fine. My first complaint was in 2008 and every time I brought the car in for maintenance, etc. Maintenance. I'm afraid for my life at night when it is inconvenient to use my high beams. For courtesy sake my spouse refuses to use the high beams on the numerous farm market roads we drive at night but I am in the passenger seat where the black horse or cow or god forbid a person will emerge. My spouse and sons all agree it's a major problem. Please help me.I would get rid of my camry but I am still waiting for the dash recall to happen. Toyota is impossible to deal with. I don't know how I can provide pictures of the inferior low beam lighting. With my health issues I doubt if I would survive an accident due to this problem.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

1) front headlamps burn weak and plastic lens covers yellowed over time, latter problem of which is that lenses can't be cleaned by either commercial auto solvents or by local mechanic, creating safety hazard for driving at night. Price quoted for parts alone via toyota is $818 for headlamp set, plus labor. I have owned 2 other camry models and never had any issue with headlamp obfuscation due to lens material or bulb composition. This vehicle's headlamp lens composition is filmy to cloudy to naked eye in daylight, not nearly crystal clear as when new.. Even if bulbs were replaced the lens would obscure radius and length of headlamp for any night distance driving other than heavily lit streets. Must use high beams at night when possible and when not hazard to oncoming drivers. Even high beam distance dull. Noticed while driving on highway and other cars illuminate their own pathway far better than my own. Night time driving on rural, semi-rural, county, suburban or unlighted state and local highways in particular are a hazard. 2) engine has regularly burned 1 quart of oil about every 1,000 miles since car had clocked 60k miles. Underwent oil test under extended recall bulletin via toyota and it deemed car within specs (time of year and type of oil can vary amount of oil burned but recommended 5w20 results in 2-3 quarts a month burned off, no leaks, 75% highway driving.). Bigger issue is oil can get dangerously low (at least quarter inch below dipstick low level) and no dashboard warning light comes on. Oil levels must be checked manually at least weekly and/or at fill-up to ensure oil tank has enough oil. Generally have been adding 2 to 3 quarts a month. Despite tech bulletin recommendations, toyota says I am ineligible for mechanical remediation. Car currently runs and has 160k miles +/- on it. Date below is approximate for 60k mileage..

Filed Jul 3, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 131,000 miles · NJ

Driving at normal speed my headlights would go out by themselves. To get them on again I would have to turn the switch on and off. I was stopped twic by state trooper and given a warning.