10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 34,585 miles
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The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, he was unable to see the road due to the reflection from the glossy and sticky dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
- Bloomington, IL, USA
2009 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to several cracks in dashboard. The consumer stated the dashboard became sticky and shiny. The shiny service causes a blinding glare. The consumer was not made aware of the extended warranty that had expired.
- Metropolis, IL, USA
I have been concerned about my Camry's dash board. It has become very disturbing due to it literally melting. I can't even touch my dash board without my fingers and hands getting stuck to it. My car is a daily driver but the Texas heat has ruined what I try to keep in pristine condition.
- Katy, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky and melted. In addition, there was a glare that obscured the contact's vision while driving. The contact called coad Toyota paducah (3941 mike smith dr, paducah, ky 42001) and was informed that the failure was not covered under the warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
- Metropolis, IL, USA
My 2009 Toyota Camry has an issue with the dashboard the dashboard is sticky and seems like is slowly melting.
- Irvine, CA, USA
Melting dashboard
- Clinton, IA, USA
Extremely sticky, overheated, smelly, hot dashboard.was always somewhat sticky, but now cannot touch, like glue. Afraid to drive, smells, even covered is beyond sticky and has reflective glare, difficult to see. Live in tx. Parked and in motion. Sticky after 5 min on road. Is like super glue, afraid will burn.car garaged. The consumer stated the manufacturer was notified but, the recall expired.
- Temple, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving in the rain, the windshield fogged up and impaired the contact's vision. The contact stated that the dashboard material became worn over time due to heat and affected the windshield. The dealer had not been contacted. The manufacturer stated that a special warranty had just expired; therefore, they could not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
- Memphis, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and there was a sticky substance that caused a glare on the windshield. The failure caused the contact's visibility to be diminished. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
- Holiday, FL, USA
Melting and sticky dash and I have not received a letter concerning this. There was a recall but I have yet to receive any information that will allow me to have it replaced.
- Stafford, TX, USA
Approximately January 2013 the dashboard in my Camry began to get extremely sticky. I went to the dealer in March or April 2014 and they told me they could not do anything about it, but they knew about it.
- Miami, FL, USA
I have owned this car since new, living in New Jersey never a problem. Moved to Florida and the dashboard seems to be melting.it is extremely sticky and shiny causing a glare on front windshield that makes it very hard to see when driving. I have tried to clean it with soap and water to reduce the glare and it doesn't seem to do anything.could you please tell me if there is any recall on this car.
- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA
In 2012, I started to notice the beginning of my dashboard melting on my 2009 Camry. This has gotten progressively worse as time went on. The entire surface of the dashboard is sticky and shiny. I cannot even touch my dashboard without leaving a fingerprint. There is a puddle of melted dash closer to the windshield. My main concern is that the melted dashboard creates a glare when I am driving which is distracting and dangerous. Thank you.
- Baton Rouge, LA, USA
My 2009 Camry dashboard is melting. The leather console between seats has cracked.the electrical system keeps shorting out. All cigarette lighters/charger locations have shorted out including the aux. A week after buying my car the safety feature to lock place mat in place broke. Nearly causing a car wreck as the place mat lodged in between the gas and brake. The radio, location where speedometer, clock, and service lights locations are fogged up and getting worse daily. When I took my car to the dealership about the dashboard I was told, "it was my fault. Probably caused by a cleaning product." Which I knew was entirely not true. Cigarette lighter covers have dry rot and broken, plastic/leather has dry rot under all 4 windows leaving scratch looking marks, dry rot paint by stick shift is peeling. Headlights fog up easily with water in them. I was in a car wreck a couple of years ago.when I was going about 10 mph and a vehicle ran the red light hitting the right side of vehicles front area. They were going at least 45 mph. No airbag deployed. Underneath front of car is a plastic piece that keeps falling down. Some days I am unable to take car out of park unless I turn the wheel, "hard". I have never received anything via mail about any recalls on my vehicle. I still live at the same address! took car to dealer again about front passenger window and driver side window not being able to roll down or up windows. I had to pay quite a bit of money to have fixed. Passenger window switch is broken and still is just like drivers side was. Was told" it was most likely because someone tried to break into my car." Which I knew was not the case. I am very disgusted and considering filing a lawsuit against Toyota. I bought a lemon car! I keep my oil changes up to date, fluids, filters, etc.I have never felt so disappointed in a vehicle purchase in my life. I'd like a full refund.
- Ocean Springs, MS, USA
The dashboard of my 2009 Camry is melting. It creates a dangerous, blinding glare. I am concerned that is will cause an accident. I have called my local dealer and was told that there has not been any recalls of the dashboard. It is very sticky and cannot be cleaned with anything as paper sticks to it when wiped. This is truly a safety issue. There are several issues with the dashboard that need to be addressed and quickly. Please investigate these issues and recall the dashboards to help save lives.
- Slidell, LA, USA
The dashboard on the vehicle started melting and peeling. If touched the plastic on the dashboard will come off.
- Alton, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and left a shiny and sticky substance on the surface. The contact mentioned that when the sun shined on the dashboard, it created a glare that blocked the contact's visibility. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 36,000. Updated 3/13/15 updated 9/8/2017
- Spanish Fort , AL, USA
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.
- Tampa, FL, USA
Toyota Camry 2009, bought car 2 years ago. Every summer dash heats up start melting and cause glare on windshield needs to be fixed, cause obstructive vision and excessive heat almost unbearable. In summer very sticky to the touch no accidents as of yet but concerned with the over heating and cating fire. Bf updated 8/17/2015
- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA
- Ontario, CA, USA