Just purchased a used 2008 toyota camry on 7/15/15. On 9/1/15 we were driving at about 25mph. When we put the driver's side visor down to protect against the crucial sunlight the visor snapped! Currently will not stay up or completely down. This is causing a safety issue because its nearly impossible to see with the visor snapped.
2008 Toyota Camry visibility complaints
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The sun visor became weak and has broken completely. I would venture to say the visor has less than the average amount of normal wear and tear. The visor itself will not stay up in the proper position nor stay down/back (more flatly adjacent to the windshield). This causes decreased/awkward visibility when driving in general and offers no relief when needed from driving into the sun's path. It is also very distracting (even frustrating) when operating the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving, there was an odor of smoke emitting from the driver side door window switches. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was able to remove the switch. The contact stated that the switch overheated and melted. The switch was disconnected. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v491000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,446.
While driving, the driver side sun visor began to slowly drop down and eventually fell completely off falling into my face and onto my lap. The visor appears to have broken off at the point where it is held to the car itself. There was no warning it was about to break completely off and fall on my face. When toyota was called to check to see if it is a know issue, toyota's response was there is a known issue with my vehicle. Apparently the sun visors are drooping and breaking on select models, causing then to fall off. They advised my vehicle was included in this visor issue. However, there is not a recall. I advised toyota this is a safety issue. I drive to and from work often driving in the direction of direct sun. Not having a visor is a safety issue. I now am concerned abvout this issue. Toyota's response was this is no longer covered under the vehicle warranty and they will not cover the repair cost. Toyota advised if I wanted to have the issue fixed, I would need to purchase a new one at my cost. This issue is more around safety and supporting the "known issue." I now am at risk of an accident without a working visor due to this known issue which toyota themselves identified.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving at 25 MPH, the sun visor opened independently and encountered the contacts head. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sun visor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
On may 22, 2015, when I got into my car, the sun visor was down. I tried to put it back into its proper place, but it would not stay up. No matter what I tried, it kept flopping down, obstructing the view when driving. If I push it forward toward the front window, I can see better, but still I don't have maximum visibility. It flops back down at times, totally blocking my view of the road and the review mirror. This is a definitely safety hazard and if authorities were aware, I would probably be given a citation for driving an unsafe car. When it flops down and obstructs view of the rear view mirror, the only way I can see what is behind me is by using the side view mirrors which takes longer and, therefore, could easily cause an accident. I find that many others have filed complaints about the sun visor problem, yet toyota continues to deny responsibility. If this is the way toyota stands behind their cars, I need to return to nissan for my next car.
The sun visor is broken. It occurred through normal use. The cars that were affected by the 2007 to 2011 camry. Toyota is not standing behind their product.
The passenger side sunvisor flops down unexpectedly obstructing the drivers view.
The sun visor on the drivers side won't stay in place - it falls down and totally obstructs my view out of the front window. Toyota refuses to fix this so I now have it tied up with string so I can see out the window. I don't know how long this temporary fix will last! This is my first toyota - I've always had fords for many years (40+) and have never experienced this problem with any other car! Toyota received numerous complaints about this - especially with the 2007 thru 2011 camry models. They sent us a "enhancement warranty" in 2012. Earlier this year, the sun visor began to slowly drop only about an inch. Living in michigan with all the ice and snow and since the dealer is about 50 minutes away in good weather, I decided to bring my car in for this when my oil change was due, which was in may. When I called to make the appointment I was told that it's out of warranty and no longer covered by the enhanced warranty - that it expired in jan 2015. I called the 800 # and they refused to cover it. This is a dangerous situation - which blocks the front window view - it is a clear safety hazard!! The sun visor on the drivers side of my car is completely dropped (won't stay up at all), while tons of others toyota owners have same/similar problems - they have either dropped or drop suddenly when going over bumps, etc. - in others, they never know when this will happen and their view is obstructed! Toyota is aware of this problem but refuses to acknowledge that this should be a recall!! Toyota new motto should be "money is more important than lives" - or is this already their motto? Please don't let toyota get away this serious defect too!! Shame on toyota again!!
Re: recall power window master switch this vehicle is showing recall item not taken care of. Long ago I called the manufacturer and they conference called the dealership repair shop. The shop keeps saying they already addressed this recall, but the manufacturer says it has not been resolved. The shop says I came in on a self pay basis and they already did my safety recall but the records show it was never done. To address this issue, they should just complete the service, or re do it if that's the case, (if it was already done) I have no idea if its safe to drive. If I tried to sell the vehicle or trade it in ect...its showing this service recall was never taken care of...
I purchased this 2007 car new in late 2006. After about 5 years, the dashboard began to get shiny and very sticky. It appeared to be melting. If you touch it, it is sticky and can easily be gouged. No amount of cleaning is able to resolve the shiny, sticky mess. During the day, the dashboard has so much glare that it is nearly impossible to see out the windshield (car has a grey interior with a light grey dash) without putting a towel or dark sweatshirt on the dash to cover the glare. I have never used any chemical product on the dash. No armor all or other products were ever used. I live in southern georgia just north of the florida border now. When I purchased the car, I lived in massachusetts. I moved to georgia in 2008 and the problem started in 2011-2012. This is an extreme safety hazard due to the glare during the day significantly limiting visibility. To date, toyota denies the problem and refuses to assist in resolving what is an obvious manufacturing defect. I have seen hundreds of the same complaints on line and in various internet forums.
The dashboard has molten and become shiny. The windshield reflects light from the dashboard that may cause accident due to poor driver's vision.
Vehicle dash started melting and became reflective. This is hazardous situation. Now it is a stage when driving under sun becomes unbearable and reflection is so bad that it is very difficult to see. Dash is completely melted and being poor design. Dealer said it happens in 1 out of 10 cars.
The dashboard is starting to melt and is causing glare on the front windshield while driving. Nothing remedies it and there is question as to whether or not the passenger air bag will deploy properly due to the increased elasticity of the dashboard.
Driving on the freeway, I pulled my sun visor down and it flopped in front of me. I had no choice but to pull it off as it wouldn't stay in position, up or down. I wrote to toyota and they refused to have it repaired, but they offered me a $750 discount on my next toyota purchase! Under the circumstances, I could easily have been in an accident and consider the incident a serious safety hazard. I researched the problem and found there are many such incidents. In fact one site showed hundreds of complaints for the very same thing.
The top of the entire dash is melting causing a very high gloss appearance which makes a glare on the inside of windshield making it difficult to drive at night especially with lights from oncoming traffic glaring of windshield. It also has some glare during the day as you can see the shiny dash reflecting off the inside of windshield. Some days worse than others depending on the temperature or amount the sun has been hitting the top of dash thus melting it more and making it more shiny.
Opened door on driver side, attempted to pull sunvisor down and it broke and would not stay up. Took to dealer and paid to get it fixed. Now two years later same problem with the same sun visor, broken will not stay up, dangling.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the visor fell obstructing the driver's vision as another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained back and leg injuries. The front passenger sustained neck and back injuries. Both, the driver and passenger required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000. ...updated 12-03-14
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side sun visors separated from the connecting metal piece. The plastic rod that connected to the metal in order to maintain stability was cracked. The driver side sun visor fractured once and the passenger side visor fractured twice. The dealer repaired the vehicle after the first failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired again after the failures recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
On the freeway, I pulled my sun visor down and it "flopped" down and couldn't be put in either the up or down position. In the situation I was in, I had to steer with one hand while holding the visor up out of the way so I could see. I sensed this was not a safe thing to do so I just pulled the visor off completely. I'd had a little difficulty with it not staying in position before but this was much worse. I asked toyota to fix it, but instead they offered me a $750 discount on my next purchase!!! I told them that one had nothing to do with the other. I also asked them to check on line with ipetitions that had 527 signatures with the same issue.
Our family owns a 2004 toyota tundra which we love so that made us buy a camry in 2008 big mistake! Ever since I bought this car new in 08' had nothing but mechanical issues and as of date 6 recalls and counting. A month after I purchased the veh they replaced my axle, brakes and then that's when the recalls starting coming in. From my visors falling to now the window recalls. My front dashboard is nasty sticky no matter how I clean it it's gross the sticky won't go away and the arms rests on the driver door and passenger sides are both rotten from the inside their cracked and broken. I don't use arm rests so they shouldn't be! The top ceiling cloth in my car fell down the 4th month I had my vehicle so my father spray glued it (how sad is that!). This was my first car I purchased brand new so going thru this after complaints at the dealership they still didn't do anything. I'm so upset I have no words left to say about this vehicle I'm driving a crap car that's falling apart from the day I purchased it. Thank you toyota!!!!! Unless they take care of my car situation I will never recommend toyota to anyone nor buy another toyota it's sad!!!
My brakes needed replacing at approx. 40-44k miles. My belts/water pump broke/cracked at approx 50k miles. The mechanic said the water pump, if it ever broke at all, shouldn't break till min. 100k miles. I am about to take the camry to a mechanic to check engine racing and grinding front passenger side window motor. This car has been a money pit with awful visibility. I've spent many thousands on this car before it reach 50k miles.
The dashboard is melting from the sun and it throws a glare upon the driver's front window and obstructs the driver's visibility.
The dashboard is melting and sticky. It causes glare interfering my view.
Front dashboard has become sticky and shiny. The glare is now worse than typical and makes it difficult to drive.
Sun visor fails to retract and hangs into drivers field of vision. It appears the entire housing has busted out of the driver and passenger sun visors.
My dashboard has practically melted. It shines and reflects onto the windshield while I'm driving, impairing my vision. Whenever I try to wipe it, whatever I'm using sticks to it and won't come off without tearing and leaving pieces on it. Not only is it an eyesore, but it makes it very difficult to drive.
I have 2008 camry and have had a melting dashboard for few years. This is absolutely a safety issue because the melted surface reflects sunlight onto the windshield making it difficult to see through the glare. In addition the melted dashboard could fuse with the airbag cover and cause it to malfunction. I question what kind of chemicals may be released in the air as well.
The issue with my 2008 toyota camry, is the dash board is starting to melt. Thus making it hard to see while driving. I'm concerned with this because it can be a safety issue while on the road.
Dashboard is melting, very sticky and makes a reflexion on the windshield that make it very difficult to drive. Sun visor driver side does not stay up,suddenly fails to work properly causing extremelly dificult time for driving. Both issues put the life of the driver and passengers in danger.
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