2008 Toyota Camry: airbag warning light

Filed Dec 6, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 158,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving various speeds, the horn would sound independently when making right and left turns. Also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated independently. The contact drove the vehicle to the local dealer (westchester toyota sales, 2167 central park ave, yonkers, ny, 10710) where it was diagnosed that the bracket within the steering wheel failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the steering wheel and air bag were properly intact. The dealer stated that the failure was due to wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired because the contact felt that he was not at fault and a crash did not occur. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist, the vehicle was not under warranty, and there was no recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Airbags · 96,600 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. After starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,600.

Filed Oct 18, 2013 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · NY

A spider got into the A/C drainage tube causing water to drip inside of the car. This caused the airbag light to go on in the car. Prior to bringing it to the dealer I cleaned out the car and noticed the floor was soaking wet under all of the mats. The dealer told me I could not drive the vehicle with the airbag light on that it is dangerous. I was informed that it would not be covered by the platinum warranty I took out when I purchased the car. I had to pay for the repairs even though it's a hazard. Today I found out that there was a recall on camrys, avalons and others but for the 2012 and 13 models. I called toyota headquarters and they told me they would not reimburse me because my car was not included in the recall even though it's the exact same issue. I'm lucky the airbag did not deploy on it's own and cause damage to me. Please help!! Thank you.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · TX · crash

This is a part of a certified letter I sent to toyota on feb. 18, 2010: report / notice: my 2008 toyota camry has exhibited various malfunctions brake malfunction acceleration malfunction on my first incident. I have been driving for over 40 years and have never had a fault accident until last month, 1/26/2010. My 2008 toyota camry accelerated forward. I am not sure whether it was caused by the accelerator pedal or the brake malfunction: I had the brake on, accelerator off. Second incident. On feb. 16,2010, while I was driving at approximately 10 MPH coming to a stop light, I pressed my brake pedal. The brake started shaking and making a weird noise as if gears were moving/grinding. It was unlike the antilock brake SRS symptom. I immediately placed my car on park and stopped the car. Thank god that I had enough time/space between my car and the car in front of me: I had started stopping well ahead, as I usually do. When I stopped the car, the car behind me started honking: it was rush hour. When the car in front started moving, I started my car again and drove into the nearest parking lot. I started my car and drove in circles in the parking lot. It return to normal. I am afraid to drive my car now. I am a 59 year old teacher / grandmother and would like to live a little while longer. I have not received my recall letter as promised. Will you please fix: (1) accelerator pedal, (2) brake pedal, (3) carpet problem. Please know that as an american, I am likewise concerned for toyota's financial losses and hope that you are able to fair well. " approximately 3 days later (I have the paperwork), toyota called and I went in that day to have it fixed. They stated that my toyota camry did not have the problem because it was made in japan. They worked on it anyway and stated that they had changed the computer to bypass the accelerator pedal. I still am fearful. Please help me make sure it is fixed completely. Thank you

Filed Oct 27, 2008 · Airbags, Visibility · 2,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving various speeds, the air bag light illuminated. Everytime he started the vehicle, the light would illuminate. Secondly, he noticed that the automatic window on the driver's side would no longer go all the way down when the control was pushed once. He currently has to keep his finger on the button in order for it to go all the way down. The dealer advised him to take the vehicle in for inspection. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 2,020 and failure mileage was approximately 2,000.