10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,362 miles

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problem #72

May 102018

Camry

  • miles
Oil consumption - my 2009 Camry is using a lot of oil. Had the oil consumption test done and they said it was fine. 2 weeks later I'm already a quart low. At this rate there will be no oil left before the next oil change. Toyota customer service said excessive consumption use is 1.5 quarts every 1200 miles that is crazy. They were no help at all. I saw online this has effected cars from 2007 to 2011. So if you own one in this year range you basically have to add oil every week or two.

- Humboldt, TN, USA

problem #71

Jan 012014

Camry

  • miles
Dashboard has melted and cracked, making a terrible glare on the windshield. I recently realized that many with this make/madel vehicle have had the same issue

- Lawrenceburg, KY, USA

problem #70

Jan 192018

Camry

  • miles
Bought my vehicle this year and noticed the dashboard melts and is so sticky. Attempted to take it off but unable to.

- Lahaina, HI, USA

problem #69

Apr 022018

Camry

  • miles
On March 28,2018 van trow Toyota took my car to do oil consumption on my car.I got my car back on March 30,2018.on April 2,2018.every time I crank my car in morning and after I get off work.smoke is coming out my tailpipe.I didn't have this before my car went to dealership.I also have recall on dashboard that have not being replace yet.iam upset about my car.also my hood was standing by itself before going to dealership.now my hood gotta hold it.iam very upset.I have called Toyota corporated about.whats going on with my car

- Monroe, LA, USA

problem #68

Nov 302017

Camry

  • miles
Drivers side visor does not allow the driver to pull it all the way up or down impeding vision

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #67

Oct 192017

Camry

  • 229,800 miles
I was travel on the belt around richmond (295) headed South at approx. 70 mph and the back window was slightly cracked open. There was an explosion like sound going off and then I noticed that there was a hole in my sun roof. This occurred on 19 Oct 2017 @ 1800hrs. I looked for a rock or any other object that could have caused it and nothing was found.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #66

Jan 142016

Camry

  • miles
My dashboard is very sticky and melting. The sticky dashboard has a glare in the windshield and is very dangerous. I could hardly see where I'm going when the sun is shining. The glare from the dashboard shines in my face and sometimes blinds me. Please fix this issue.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #65

Jul 262016

Camry

  • miles
I'm an owner of a Toyota Camry 2009 my name is [xxx] I have just learned today that there is a recall and I'm asking for help with the oil problem. I'm adding quarts of oil and before the maintenance date for an oil change I am being told there's no oil in your engine. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Lanham, MD, USA

problem #64

Sep 232017

Camry

  • miles
While driving at various speeds the speedometer goes to 0 even though the car is still performing and accelerating. The ABS and brake lights come on. It seems like this is a known issue and should be recalled and repaired by Toyota.

- Poway, CA, USA

problem #63

Sep 102017

Camry

  • 91,500 miles
Odo meter malfunction, ABS light, brake light on. Ac not working

- Glenview, IL, USA

problem #62

Nov 022014

Camry

  • 82,000 miles
Stick dashboard that is deteriorating and creates glare that makes it difficult to Focus on roadway. Toyota did not notify me of recall and I missed the cutoff for warranty coverage. No takata airbag notice or any other recall issues have been sent to me from Toyota

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #61

Mar 012017

Camry

  • 6,000 miles
Takata recall 1) the stickyness of the dashboard, and (2) the shiny/reflective surface the dashboard creates, as a safety hazard. My teenage daughter has had the sticky residue cause difficulty in decision making with reflection. We are very concerned with her safety!we purchased this car in March 2017 from a retired owner.

- Tucker, GA, USA

problem #60

Jun 052014

Camry

  • 100,000 miles
My Camry burns oil excessively. I took their oil consumption test three times and each time they told me I passed yet before 2500 miles I had little to no oil in my engine. My sister had the same problem yet on the 5th time they replaced her engine now they tell me my vehicle is out of the warranty standards

- Glenwood, IL, USA

problem #59

Jun 242017

Camry

  • 33,807 miles
Water pump was making loud noise due to poor assembly line supplied from Toyota vender for this specific model due to play in pully /shaft /bearing, finaly water pump stops working, if car is in motion, there is chance of getting hot and catching fire.this happened at 33807 miles on odometer.I also searched google lots of people reported issue with water pump ranging mileage between 33000 to 45000 on odometer for this 2009 Toyota le 4 cyl 2.4L automatic engine of this specific model only

- Windsor Locks, CT, USA

problem #58

Jun 132017

Camry

  • miles
Fast wearing tires, under 22,000 miles and dealer says I need new tires.I fully expected closer to 40,000 miles as standard today. Dealer says treads are "4/32 all around".

- Warren, RI, USA

problem #57

May 012017

Camry

  • 157,000 miles
Sun visor on the drivers side will not stay snapped up, falls down inhibiting my ability to see safely while driving. I have to duck down to obtain a clear view of the road while driving.

- Pinconning, MI, USA

problem #56

Mar 282017

Camry

  • miles
Drivers side sun visor has almost completely fallen off. I have included pictures. This is becoming a safety issue as the visor now blocks my vision while driving. It will not fold up and out of the way. This has happened over 4 days.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #55

Dec 092016

Camry

  • miles
We have a 2009 Camry le with only 53,000 miles on it. The dash is starting to melt and stick.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #54

Aug 012009

Camry

  • miles
Motor oil light does not come on indicating that my oil is low or out. I have driven my car with absolutely no motor oil in it, because the light did not come on letting me know that I was out of motor oil. This has happened ever since I purchased the car in 2009.

- New Milford, CT, USA

problem #53

Nov 122016

Camry

  • miles
Motor oil is burning excessively I have to check the oil every weekend and the dealer says is normal, I think is not normal to keep adding oil when there is no leak. Dashboard is practically melting it was reported back in may because in the summer time it gets very sticky the dealer says it will take months or a year before they could fix it. Radio has a malfunction it was replaced back in 2014 because the screen turn black and not able to turn it on or off. In 2016 the radio is having problems again for the same reason and the dealer won't replace it anymore because the warranty is finished.

- Taylor, TX, USA

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