Toyota Camry Complaints (2010)

614 consumer complaints on file.

#11562173December 27, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Subject: camry rear window (defogger), tint film badly bubbling with poor or zero visibility Dealer: Al Hendrickson Toyota 5201 W Sample Rd Coconut Creek, Florida 33073 Phone: (954) 972-1100 Website: https://www.alhendricksontoyota.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp_sales Amount Paid: 0 It is about my 2010 Camry bought new in 2010. It is sparsely driven (about 4 months in a year), mileage: 18,900. In 2017, bubbles developed in the rear window to the extent that it was literally opaque with zero visibility. The problem was reported to the dealer, Hendrickson. The defective tint was replaced. It was a warranty replacement at no cost. The problem has re-occurred (2023). Hendrickson refuses to fix it. I complained to Toyota company on or about Dec 8th, 2023 with no response so far. On my morning walks, I pass through several car parking lots and I have noticed this problem on in several Camrys and some corollas It shows the problem is quite spread out in Toyota models. I believe it is a manufacturing defect and a safety issue (poor visibility) for which manufacturer should be responsible and fix the problem ?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539758August 21, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2010 Toyota Camry has a sticky dashboard issue. I am the second owner of the vehicle. Toyota had an open recall on sticky dashboard recall that ended in 2020 which i was not aware of during my ownership term. I took the car into dealership multiple times for oil change and tires and I was never informed of this. They sent letter about notice to previous owner. The car was never fixed under recall. When i contacted them, they mentioned the car notice was sent to previous owner and they can't honor the warranty anymore. This is a bunch of crap. They should be held liable for 1.) sending notice to wrong address 2.) not fixing a faulty design. An expiration on "safety recall" doesn't mean the problem goes away. The problem exists on my car and it is a road-hazard as the sticky-melting dashboard creates a glare on the windshield. The car is not driveable during day time when sun is shining. This is a serious safety issue and can lead to death of driver. I expect this issue to be fixed under their now closed-recall. Closing recall doesn't fix probelm for owners that didn't receive proper communication. I expect TOYOTA to fix this free of charge
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539865August 21, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
My 2010 Camry has become incredibly unsafe to drive or be in due to the dashboard melting. There is an unbelievably unsafe glare caused by the dashboard reflecting sunlight and the more the dash melts the more intense the glare becomes. There is also a smell that renders the vehicle almost worthless on hot days and causes headaches. This is on top of not being able to clean the dashboard because you cannot touch it with anything. All bugs and any dust that land on the dashboard live there permanently. You cannot wipe it with anything. Your finger prints stay on the dash with the lightest touch and often it becomes so hot you cannot touch it without potentially burning yourself. The dash melting is a safety hazard to everyone on the roadways. There are likely millions of cars with this defective dashboard that have not been repaired. I have contacted Toyota several times, including executives and high ranking corporate employees, and they say that they will not replace or help with this defective and unsafe cheap component that they used in order to increase their margins. The problem has been acknowledged by Toyota but they failed to contact an incredibly high number of owners that are affected. I first noticed the glare in 2014 and it has gotten progressively worse. I took the vehicle to a toyota dealership twice (2016/2023) and they refused to fix the defective dash both times. They expect owners to pay $3,500-$5,000 for a dashboard repair on a vehicle that has 100k+ mile life left yet is only worth around $5,000. They are essentially totaling cars that owners have worked hard to maintain and get the most out of. Toyota is stealing 10+ years of vehicle life from many consumers and placing the burden of their profit margins increasing onto consumers that buy toyotas because of their longevity and reliability.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538625August 15, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER
We have a 2010 Camry. It is having the sticky dash issue with it, which is a known issue with Toyota. And more concerning, the issue is causing a horrible glare on the windshield. This is a safety hazard as it is very hard to see. I understand there was a recall at one point, but since it is a huge safety concern, I would like Toyota to replace the dashboard at no cost to me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537321August 9, 2023
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1)the engine died upon stopping at the stop light,but was able to start again.the engine light & stability control light came on. the service dept replaced the battery and neutral switch was also replaced. 2) check engine light & stability control light came on again in the same situation.the technician suggested to remove the aftermarket alarm system for less than $1k(6hours of labor). I took the car to alarm installer to have it remove for a fraction of the dealer's price. this time i sought the help of BAR agent.Who had not shown at the service dept according to the Technician. i provided him all the receipt I had on hand. 3. took the car to another mechanic whose diagnosis was the same as the dealers.was advised to take it back to the dealer for they do not touch something that the dealer has started. back to the dealer, they replaced the shifter as it was contaminated by spilt coffee by the previous owner. 4) still, the same lights illuminated.this time car was in their shop from July 20th i was called two times to come and pick it up.but when I got there, not ready yet. today, I got there and was told that they could not do anything anymore. Either drive the car or towed somewhere else.my choice. how could i drive a car knowingly that it is not safe to do so. i was offered $7k( including all the monies I paid every time i drove off their lot.) to trade in for a new car in which i cannot afford in the first place. suggested to tow it back to the dealer where i bought it, Lexus of Sacramento. please advise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529577June 29, 2023
TIRES
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry equipped with Starfire Tires, Tire Line: Solarus A/S, Tire Size: 215/60/R16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle wobbled due to all four tires losing air. The contact purchased a compressor to constantly add air to all four tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was a nail in the front driver's side tire, and the mechanic patched the front driver's side tire. The vehicle was then taken to a Goodyear service center, and it was determined that the front driver's side tire had a cut in the tread. The technician replaced the front driver's side tire and adjusted the air pressure in all four tires; however, the failure recurred with all four tires losing air. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,800.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512504March 18, 2023
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Dear Representative. I am submitting a complaint as per Request #605168 Replacement of stick dashboard by Toyota. I have 2010 Toyota Camry and I am the original owner. I have sticky dashboard problem since 2012/2013 and so recently I was just looking around to replace it as now bugs and other things started sticking on it. During my search I found that Toyota has this as recall in 2015/2017 and so I reached out to them for replacement. They rejected my request stating that they had sent me 2 letters notifying about the replacement and I had not responded. I responded back to Toyota confirming that I have not received any letters from Toyota in regards to dashboard. If I had received letters, why would not I replace it. I would like to request NHTSA to investigate the issue further as I asked Toyota if they had any proof to show that I have received the letter and they did not respond to it. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511978March 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and was sticky. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that an unknown letter was sent to vehicle owners regarding the failure; however, the contact had not received the letter. The dealer informed the contact that the dashboard needed to be replaced and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506799February 11, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The dashboard is melting, creating utterly shiny layer on top, making it almost impossible to drive ( due to glare and reflection in windshield) during even during normal daylight, let alone at night with incoming traffic headlights on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499644December 31, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
On 2 occasions the car's brakes failed and caused a collision. The brake pedal was pressed all the way down to avoid a collision but instead the car shook and continued moving causing a collision. the car 2010 camry was previously involved in a recall due to leaking brake fluid but repair was never done
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
3
Deaths:
0
#11495600December 1, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sticky and Shiny Dashboard causes lots of reflection on windscreen hampering road visibility during direct sunlight and night driving. I am scared driving my car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11495324November 29, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My Toyota Camry Has been turned down for a melting and shiny dashboard replacement. Toyota says they notified me but I never received a notice in the mail. I called them at least four times, but they would not do the necessary replacement, saying that I was beyond the period of their offer to replace it. The problem seemed to occur some years after the purchase which was not visible till about two years ago. I consider this a safety problem because of the glare in the modern tilted windshields. I would like help on this problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11495354November 29, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
when accelerating the car jerk before riding smooth
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486296September 25, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
melting dashboard is a safety hazard as it reflects in the windshield
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468366June 9, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dash is melting can’t clean it or set anything on it and creates a glare and is very dangerous!! Please recall!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463521May 5, 2022
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the sun visor fell down blocking the contacts view and was making abnormal sounds. The failure caused a visibility hazard while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71, 000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461207April 18, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dashboard is melting and creating a glare on the windscreen which makes driving dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457454March 19, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dashboard melting, bugs stuck to it. What repair/replacement is there?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442795December 6, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The transmission was slipping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission filter was faulty and clogged. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442048November 29, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The dashboard of my car is extremely sticky and is now causing a glare when I drive. This is a safety hazard due to the fact that the light from other cars/stoplights reflects off the shiny/sticky surface. This problem is very prevalent in other cars as well. I tried to get it fixed through extended warranty, but that ended in 2020. I believe that Toyota should extend this warranty as we were in a lockdown for all of 2020, and I was not able to visit a repair shop. There were no warning lamps/messages prior to the failure of my dashboard, making it more dangerous as I found out when I had a glare from another car reflecting off my dashboard and temporarily blinding my view.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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