My 2011 Toyota Camry has a deteriorating dash. It is sticky and very shiny in spots. The glare from this has made it very difficult to drive. I searched for info on this and discovered there had been a recall! I did not receive this notification, despite keeping my contact info current. My Camry has less than 83,000 miles. I am having trouble seeing through the glare, and no longer feel safe driving my Camry. Please help.
2011 Toyota Camry visibility complaints
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Over a period of time lately the dashboard has become shiny and sticky. The glare off of the shiny area from the sun blocks the drivers vision
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the sunroof while driving at various speeds. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Dashboard has become shiny and extremely sticky. On sunny days or at knight light can reflect off the dashboard into the windshield. This causes an intense glare making it extremely difficult to see forward. This effect can be seen stationary or in motion in cities or on the highway. Toyota issued an enhanced warranty however many older cars are no longer covered and the issues still persist. I purchased my car used from a third party and was never informed about the enhanced warranty that covered this issue. When I learned that this warranty existed it was too late and mar car was no longer covered.
The drivers side sun visor, while positioned in trhe retaining clip, continues to rotate downward, hampering the drivers view. Condition is worsening with time.
While driving, the driver-side sun visor drooped down and could no longer support itself. This safety issue resulted in a dangerous obstruction of view. I've had to remove the sun visor until it can be repaired.
Passenger side shade visor sagged down and will not stay in place. This happened on my 2011 camry se, same thing happened on my 2007 camry se and a recall fixed that. Why is this 2011 camry to be repaired by toyota as was the 2007? Also, the sun roof has been noisy since I bought the car aug 31, 2010. Why is that not recalled.? Am I the only one with these issues?
I was not sent any notice of the defective plastic clips holding up 2007-2011 toyota camrys. Instead, our sun visor lost resistance in 9/2019 and started obstructing our visibility and making it hard to see out the windshield. The sun visor would no longer stay up, but hang ~2/3 of the way down. I contacted toyota and printed out the complaints as well as the fact that toyota never informed us of the issue with the defective visor clips within the extended warranty time frame -which has happened to many. We are being told to replace and repair it ourselves for $195 though they agreed it's a safety hazard as well as the clips are defective. Our local dealership was cordial but said it was out of their hands and a toyota headquarters decision. Please look at the multiple complaints here: https://www.toyoheadquarters.com/threads/2007-2011-toyota-camry-and-camry-hybrid-sun-visor-warranty-extension-ztt.114/page-5 http://m.carcomplaints.com/toyota/camry/2011/accessories-interior/sun_visor_will_not_stay_up.shtml I believe toyota is in the wrong and should have to fix all faulty clips especially when blocking your visibility. I was unable to see other drivers in the course of driving. I could not see safety signs when turning, on the highway, etc. Because of this, I had to rip off the left side sun visor out of concern an accident would occur.
There is significant distortion of visibility through the rear windshield during both day and night, moving and stopped.the biggest issue at night is that one vehicle appears multiplied with multiple sets of headlights, mostly up and down with the defogging lines but also in a wavy pattern between defogger lines. During the daytime, it obscures the edges of vehicles with the wavy pattern and has the same headlight issue as nighttime driving if it's raining. There is no after-market tint applied and there has been no damage to the windshield. It makes changing lanes at night or in the rain difficult and unsafe if there are any other vehicles on the road behind me since the distortion makes it difficult to determine distance and which lane they may be in.
I had noticed the dashboard on my 2011 toyota camry hybrid became very sticky and shiny in the early months of 2019. The sunlight shining through the windshields most likely created this condition. It is impossible to clean or to remove the very shiny/sticky effect. Subsequently it causes a reflective glare from the shiny surface onto the windshield, possibly creating a driving hazard. I consulted a toyota dealership who quoted me a price to replace the entire dash as they do not even attempt to clean them...spefically stating they had not seen any ever successfully corrected by repair. Considering how expensive it would be to have this part replaced by a toyota dealership, and reports online of many other similar experiences by owners of toyotas of similar makes and models, it is my belief that the federal safety agency should consider issuing a recall for this issue.
Initially the sun visor will fell and block some driver side view. After a year or 2 later, it completely fell and will block the driver side view. This is a hazard condition and should have been recalled, toyota issued warranty bulletin(pol12-03) to replace certain VIN range of the camry 07~11, mine is the 2011, however I do not see the VIN in that document. I've bought 3 new camry in the past, only this one has the problem. Looking at the internet, many people have the same issue.and this should have been addressed by the toyota.
A while back I was pulling in my yard and my visor flipped down causing me to panic and blind my view then when I panicked I accedently hit the gas and drove into my mobile home causing damage to my home and about 2000 dollars of damage to my car I wrote toyota and they refused to pay for damage
Driver side visor would stay in place
Sun visors seem to have not been properly installed with correct parts went on line and google it seems that a lot of this year has same problems so they where hanging and it makes hard to see the one on the driver side fell off either way it's un safe yo drive like this I do not have money to fix it I am making payments and only had the vehicle for 2 years
Both the passenger and driver sun visors fell down and would not stay up. They eventually rotted and detached from the vehicle. The sun beams into my eyes as I am driving and this could potentially be dangerous.
Takata recall sun visors falling down.
The visor on the passenger side does not stay up any longer.
The driver side visor on my 2011 toyota camry drops down in front of my vision making it a hazard when I drive as my visibility is impaired. I hit my head on the visor when I get in and out of the car. Toyota should declare a recall and fix these defective visors
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota camry. The contact stated that the front driver's side visor failed to remain in place. The contact called woburn toyota at 781‑933‑1100 (located at 394 washington st, woburn, ma 01801) and was informed that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer also stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.
The driver's side sun visor falls down, blocking drivers view, the support arm failed.
While approaching an intersection, the sun visor just dropped down, blocking my view of the intersection and traffic light
Driver side sun visor came disconnected and lodged in angled, partially down position while driving, making it difficult to see. Had to pull over to fully disconnect visor as it was fully stuck otherwise. Reviewing tonight, this seems to be a common issue for this era camry.
Drivers side sun visor released will driving on freeway. Would not stay in place. Had to pull over and completely remove visor from rod to see. The next week, passenger side visor released and would not hold position.
Dashboard is sticky and melting in the heat. Noticed this problem while driving as the dashboard is up close to the steering wheel. You can feel how tacky the dashboard is.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota camry. The contact stated that the sun visor had been replaced twice on the driver's side and once on the front passenger side due to the part not staying connected in place without fracturing. The dealer (hamer toyota, 11041 sepulveda blvd, mission hills, ca 91345, (818) 365-9621) and the manufacturer both indicated that this was a known issue, but there was no service or recall campaigns. The contact was uncertain if the part would fail again. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000....updated 11/21/17 *bf updated 7/23/18*jb
The sun visor of my car cannot stay up. It keeps rotating downward and blocks my view. This is a wide-spread manufacturing defect of 2007-2011 camry. I informed toyota but they did not agree to fix my car. I also have a 2001 camry, which is 10 years older and its sun visors work fine. My friend has a 2010 camry and it also has the same sun visor problem. He did not get any recall notice from toyota for this problem either.
Toyota camrys have a known defect with the sun visor drooping down. Toyota is aware of the issue but is unwilling to extend the fix to all owners that are affected. This is their pol12-03. This also occurred to my car.
Sun visor drooping then falling off. Not honored under toyota pol12-03 even though the VIN range is within the policy. No replacement offered by toyota.
I called our local dealer after my wife's 2011 sun visor fell while she was driving and won't stay up. First the service person couldn't find the toyota memo. Then he found it but said only the interior parts are covered. I told him it's one unit. He spoke to a service tech and the tech confirmed it's one unit. Then he came back with we have to look at it then order the part. I will have to come back in a few days to have it installed. I told him I don't have time to make two trips to the dealer. He put me on hold and now claims she is out of her warranty period.
While driving on the highway and city streets the drivers side sunvisor flops down and must be taped up to the head liner untill its replaced. This is now the third drivers side sunvisor I have had to replace. All the used auto parts dealers say that as soon as one comes in its sold. The price has gone up from the first time I had to repalce it untill now from $135.00 the first time to now $250.00
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