Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v689000 (visibility); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, while driving various speeds, the dashboard would melt due to the sun's reflection. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
2009 Toyota Camry visibility complaints
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The sunvisors for driver and passenger side fail down. They block the view when I am driving . It is dangerous
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving 5 MPH, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the front passenger side door. The contact exited the vehicle. The fire department was not called and there was no fire report. There were no injuries. The contact drove the vehicle away from the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v491000 (visibility). The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
My excessive oil consumption engine needed repairs per a toyota major recall. I took the car and as you can see below it has been a very frustrating experience. After being told that my 2009 toyota camry was on a recall list, I was given a possible repair date of within 10 months. I waited and was given a drop off date of 1/23/2017. I was given a rental car and went on to work. After 5 days I was told my car was ready but, that I would have to pay for parts that were removed/replaced to do the work on the recall. I questioned why I was being charged for consequential damages to parts that should be included as part of the labor due to the recall. I got fetched a long story from toyotas 800 number and I had no choice but, go pick up my car and pay the $269.54. I picked it up and noticed that it was driven 58 miles, upon leaving and as I got on the main road I noticed that there was a huge crack on my windshield as well. I called back and spoke to [xxx] , he was rude, a bully, and accused me of lying about the damage. I begged them to pull their security tapes which they refused. Toyota should pay for this recall to include any parts that should get damaged in the process as they perform their repairs. I'm asking for a full refund and an investigation into the damaged windshield. I refuse to go back to their store and prefer to have the windshield replaced at either my residence or place of employment. I've owned 3 toyotas and refuse to go by and purchase my next car from [xxx]. I realize that I am a single customer however; I work hard for my money. I've never tried to abuse my car and I keep up with the maintenance. In my opinion [xxx] should be retrained. His lack of professionalism is going to cost you guys thousands and you will continue to lose valuable customers if you continue to refuse to do the right thing. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I purchased a used 2009 camry base model from the original owner. She notified me that the driver side visor is broken on the inside of the visor. It hangs down obstructing driver's view even when snapped into place. I took it to a shop to be fixed and they told me they have seen this on almost every 2009 camry and there is no way to fix it, only replace it at my own cost. This is a defect that should have been recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving 45 MPH, the passenger side sun visor fractured without warning. The contact stated that the driver side sun visor made a clicking noise and was close to fracturing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Rear window defroster has big air bubbles compromising visibility. Also the I had replaced the passenger side visor 3 times for being broken when pulled down for use.
Our driver side visor becomes extremely floppy lately. We didn't know there was a recall on models similar to our 2009 toyota camry. It's barely out of warranty now and it's a big safety concern. We have owned many cars, and not one has a visor issue, please help!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side visor detached on the left corner and failed to close. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The sun visor fell in a perfect position blocking my view while traveling through a busy intersection I had to stop to adjust, the visor it falls all the time toyota refused to repair or fix it.
Passenger mirror stop responding after few seconds. When I use mirror switch to driver side again and back a can use ( up, down , right, left) for a few seconds and it stop again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While operating the vehicle, the driver side sun visor fell down into the line of sight of the driver creating a visibility hazard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that a spring failed, which caused the failure. No further information was available. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Since we have purchased this vehicle, both sun visor's have broken due to poor design which utilizes plastic tabs where the visor pivots up and down. The visors subsequently hang down obscuring visibility. We purchased a driver's side about 1 year ago at a cost of $90.00 and on july 24th the passenger side visor broke and now needs replacing. This will be a cycle, because even the replacement visor has the same plastic pivot. We live in alabama and the summer sun virtually bakes the part. I expect this to continue happening. Very disappointing design. I've owned cars for over 30 years and never known sun visors to break like this. Updated 9/15/15
The dashboard on my camry has become very sticky and shiny causing a bright glare on the windshield. It is difficult to see past the glare during night and day driving. It has been difficult to drive because the glare is distracting and blocks the front view of the driver.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v491000 (visibility); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact state that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My visor broke for no apparent reason. Visors typically don't come off of cars that are even much older than my 2009 toyota. This happened while I was driving and adjusting my visibility from the sun.
This is for a 2009 toyota camry se 4 door sedan. The driver side visor becomes completely loose and rotates and falls down just like one would bring it down to block sunlight. This hampers the vision of the driver.
The dashboard to my camry is very sticky. I live in the state of florida and the glare on the wind shield caused by the melting dashboard is so bad I have to lean to my right while driving in order to see better. This is definitely a safety issue and I need some information asap on getting this problem resolved. It's a shame that toyota does not correct this issue. How many accidents/deaths have to occur before something is done!?
Moonroof exploded while in the middle of the san mateo bridge. Immediately heard wind noise coming from the moonroof (the shade fortunately was drawn). I saw no obvious gravel on the bridge and no vehicles in my immediate vicinity that might account for it. Thought for a second that something dropped off a landing plane and realized that something like that would have easily punched through the shade. I examined the damage less than ten minutes later when I arrived at my destination. Saw shattered glass and a hole that was almost centered. Found no marks on the top side of the shade to indicate an object hitting. The edges of the hole tilted upwards. Temperature at the time is estimated to be low 60s, sunny, and no discernible wind. Inside temp was set at 67 or 68 and the fan was set on the low 2 setting. My husband examined the car when I returned home about 3 1/2 hours later. He searched through the shattered glass and found no objects. He tested the tilted edge to see what flexibility it had when I asked if air flow might have distorted the opening in the glass. It was quite stiff and he said that was unlikely. He (phd in engineering) concluded that there was no evidence of an object and commented the moonroof appeared as if it shattered upwards due to structural stress. I have a number of photos of the damage, one taken 10 minutes afterwards, the rest when I returned home. The toyota representative is holding on to the rock theory.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving 30 MPH, the driver side sun visor would not remain in position. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Driving 55 MPH on expressway when the glass moon roof exploded. There was no object hitting it. After stopping to inspect the damage, the glass looked as if it was slightly pushed upwards around the hole. The entire glass area was cracked, there was a hole about 12" x 5" in center.
Toyota camry 2009. When dash heats up it starts shining and cause glare on windshield, it causes obstructive vision to the driver's visibility of the roadway. In addition, the material on the dashboard would become very sticky as if it were melting.
From the start of this year I have realized that my dashboard seems to be melting. Its sticky and shiny and the shininess becomes distracting. I cant wipe it much because particles will stick to it. Toyota is stating I must pay for a new dashboard but I feel that isn't fair due to a defect with the car dashboard. I live in the us virgin islands and temperatures are always hot. I have owned a few cars and been in all my family members cars and have never experienced a melting dashboard.
Beginning in summer 2014, the 2009 toyota camry le dashboard has gradually become very shiny. The shininess now produces a glare on the windshield and makes it difficult to see through the windshield at times. In addition, the shiny area of the dashboard has become increasingly sticky with a tacky feel to it. No commercial products have been used to clean the windshield, and car is under cover the majority of the time.
My dashboard is melting causing a glare from the sun.
My dashboard is peeling and melting. When I drive my car, the sun reflects on my shiny melted dashboard and causes a glare on my windshield. The glare makes it hard to see through the windshield and makes it hard to drive on certain hours of the day.
The dashboard of my car is melting and becoming very shiny. The dashboard is so shiny that I have to wear sunglasses to drive because of the excessive glare on my eyes.
Vehicle dashboard appears to be melting. When the sun hits the shiny dashboard, there is a glare that bounces off the windshield, impairing driver visibility.
No long after the purchase of my 2009 toyota camry the dashboard is oily and sticky. The dashboard now appears to be melting. The dashboard produces such a glare that it makes it difficult to drive. I think toyota should recall these vehicles and correct the problem at no charge to the consumer.
My dashboard is very sticky. Can't clean it off. It also chips very easily. It's almost plush...?? On top of all that, the glare it gives off is very unsafe!
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