10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
28 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
30 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,492 miles

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problem #38

Apr 142022

Camry

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owned a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH he fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle crashed into a water drain. There were no warning lights. There were no air bags deployed. There were no major injuries or medical reports filed. The vehicle was destroyed. There was a police report. There were no passengers. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000

- Rosamond, CA, USA

problem #37

Aug 262021

Camry

  • miles
I was driving behind a box truck and they made a abrupt stop so I had to as well and I rear ended the truck my brake peddle went all the way to the floor none of my airbags went off not one

- Vancouver , WA, USA

problem #36

Feb 022019

Camry

  • miles
While traveling down a city street, my driver side airbag deployed without impact. My vision was impaired by the airbag deployment causing me to lose control of my car and hit a curb to the right side of my vehicle. The impact did not deploy the right passenger side airbag.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

problem #35

Feb 102019

Camry

  • 107,700 miles
Experience involuntary acceleration of 2008 Toyota Camry. The car was traveling on a highway. I try to breaks but the car continued until it hit a medium. This was a front on collision. The airbags did not deploy. The car was totaled

- Wylie, TX, USA

problem #34

Jan 272018

Camry

  • 138,000 miles
Takata recall: I was involved in a collision on January 27, 2018 with a Jeep Ranger in my 2008 Toyota Camry. I was getting on the freeway exit road, the posted speed was 65mph and had no time to avoid the accident. After making contact with the Jeep my car then went into a fence. The air bags in my Camry never deployed. And I have suffered from injuries and significant medial bills as a result of the air bags failure to deploy.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #33

Oct 062017

Camry

  • 158,000 miles
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 NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

- Mt Vernon, NY, USA

problem #32

Oct 212017

Camry

  • miles
Just found out that there is a problem with air bags, , my dashboard is melting and went vero beach Toyota and they're no help, , how can I get help to fix the airbag and if possible the dashboard

- Fellsmere, FL, USA

problem #31

Jun 142013

Camry

  • 100,000 miles
Takata recall 2008 Camry is not a part of the recall but should be. I had an accident and the airbag almost separated my wrist from my arm and severely burned me. The cut was so deep they had to remove skin from me leg to close it. I have a huge scar and burn on my arm

- Garner, NC, USA

problem #30

Nov 192015

Camry

  • 100,000 miles
During an accident in November of 2015 I received substantial injuries as a result of the airbag not inflating or the seatbelt engaging. I spoke with the body shop as to why neither system worked as designed, they could not answer this question. They believed that the sensors were compressed to engage the air bags but it did not engage. They also noted that when I hit the brakes the seatbelts should have locked which would have kept me stationary instead of allow me to hit the driver door jam above the steering wheel. Both vehicles were in motion. The vehicle that hit me made a left turn into my front left quarter panel damaging the entire panel and part of the front driver door.

- Aiken, SC, USA

problem #29

Mar 192016

Camry

  • 85,540 miles
The crash happened in a parking lot on March 19th, 2016. I had entered into the parking spot, by turning right. The car had come to a complete stop and my foot was on the brake pedal. Suddenly I heard a loud revving noise and before I could even react to it, the car had jumped on to the walkway of the building. Since I had stopped, my foot was on the brake pedal and even though I was pressing on it really hard, the car didn't stop. It slowed down a little bit for a fraction of a second, but then accelerated itself again, jumped ahead once more, went through the awning of a business suite in the building and hit a light post. The airbags didn't deploy. The car was totaled. As, I had turned right to enter into the parking spot, the steering wheel was still turned to the right and the car turned right and went parallel to the cinder block wall of the building, instead of going straight and hitting the wall, which could have turned fatal for me and my child. This vehical had been recalled earlier. I had received the recall notice from Toyota in early 2010 for "potential floor mat interference with accelerator pedal (safety recall 90L)" and had it repaired in May 2010, from a local Toyota service center.

- Allen, TX, USA

problem #28

Apr 042016

Camry

  • 35,000 miles
Urgent safety recall, (re. NHTSA recall no. 15V-286 and 16V-128) perform immediately! do not drive! dealer has no parts an has no idea when parts are available! several thousand of dollars to sit unused in driveway for undetermined amount of time. Stranded with no transportation in rural area! what to do" drive and die"

- Baytown, TX, USA

problem #27

Mar 252015

Camry 4-cyl

  • 93,000 miles
I was in center lane. Driver in right lane changed lanes and struck my 08 Camry in passenger side. This forced my car head first into a concrete wall. A 3rd vehicle then struck the drivers door. Air bags did not deploy. I had to be taken to the er by ambulance. I incurred shoulder, neck and head injuries as a result of the air bag failure. Car was deemed a total loss.

- Northport, AL, USA

problem #26

Jan 262015

Camry

  • 96,600 miles
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.

- Enumclaw, WA, USA

problem #25

Nov 102014

Camry 4-cyl

  • 136,000 miles
My family and I were getting into the car for a day trip and my father in-law, who is a larger man (approximately 300 pounds), sat in the front passenger seat. When he did so, the passenger seat airbag and seat belt sensor lights came on. My husband checked to be sure that the sensors under that seat were connected and they were. The airbag and seat belt sensor lights have continued to remain on each time the car is running.

- Gray, TN, USA

problem #24

Nov 292014

Camry 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, another vehicle proceeded through a stop sign resulting in the vehicle crashing into the contacts vehicle on the front passengers side. None of the air bags deployed. The contacts husband sustained injuries to the face that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 1/13/15

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #23

Oct 062014

Camry 4-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
I was at a stop sign crossing an intersection that has no traffic signals. The speed limit on the street I was crossing is 45 mph. I looked both ways and saw no cars, so I proceeded to cross the intersection. As I entered the intersection, I was struck by a truck in the left front corner panel of my car. I spun several times and was struck again in the back of my car. I was knocked unconscious and did not regain consciousness until I was in the ambulance. I was transported to a trauma hospital where I was treated for a broken clavicle, broken ribs, multiple deep body bruising, and a concussion. I underwent surgery to repair my clavicle and to this day still recovering from my injuries. I am writing today to request an investigation be made into the fact that none of my air bags deployed in this accident. I have reached out to Toyota and received no resolution. I would think that with the multiple points of impact on my vehicle that my side curtain air bag or my driver's airbag would have deployed. I believe that if the airbags had deployed, I possible would not have had the broken bones I suffered. I feel this issue needs to be looked into for at the very least to prevent further accident injuries. My car had been in for service multiple times over the year prior for engine issues and my engine did need to be rebuilt. I feel that my airbags may have been faulty as well. I am asking that Toyota be investigated for their practices and that I be compensated at the very least for wages lost due to time lost from work and medical expenses. Thank you for your time....updated 12/03/14

- Gresham, OR, USA

problem #22

Sep 252014

Camry 4-cyl

  • 59,617 miles
Camry is hit by a pick up truck on the left passenger side, causing the Camry to lose control and rotate more than 360 degrees on the road but none of the airbags, even the side airbags deployed. I called Toyota and asked by the side airbags did not deploy and was told that they could inspect it but they will be charging me $99 to check why the airbags didn't deploy. I was obviously distraught over the fact that they will charge me first before they can look at a potential safety issue about my vehicle and the person we talked to just basically asked me to call back if I wanted them to look into it and hung up.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #21

May 212014

Camry

  • 88,000 miles
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

- Rockingham, NC, USA

problem #20

Aug 202014

Camry 4-cyl

  • 90,268 miles
I was driving in a residential area and I was talk with my friend and I took my eyes off the road and before I knew it, it was too late and I went straight up the curb through the front lawn an crashed into the pillar of the patio and the garage. The air bags did not deploy I hit the steering wheel with my upper chest an chin and mouth then someone asked me if I was ok an said they called 911 and they helped me get out of the car an asked if I was hurt and that my air bags didn't deploy. The cops and ambulance arrived and I was immediately checked out. I told them I was ok, but my chest hurt a little and my jaw. They said I was lucky it wasn't, especially with the air bags not deploying. Updated 09-03-14

- Montebello, CA, USA

problem #19

Jul 252014

Camry

  • miles
I have a Toyota Camry 2008 with 31,500 miles dashboard are melty and sticky, my concern is this affect air bags also this looks like a manufacture defect due to many complains on networks. I went to a Toyota dealer they're willing to replace the dashboard and I have to pay for labor. That's is telling you they are aware of the problem. I decide to fixed but I told them is any recall comes up they will need to reimburse my money due to this is factory defect. This is a safety hazard we are not sure this affect airbags and shine reflect on the dashboard can affect your vision while you are driving.

- Sebring, FL, USA

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