general problems of the 2001 Toyota Camry

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. The contact was driving 20 mph and attempted to adjust the driver's side electronic seat adjuster. The seat adjuster failed and the seat was abnormally reclined toward the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who adjusted the driver seat into a higher position that would not allow the contact to reach the steering wheel. The dealer denied any further assistance with the driver seat failure. There were no further repairs. The failure and current mileage was 113,000.

Front passenger seat would tilt when turning corners; bolt securing seat was "broken off" allowing an unsecured seat to move. Seat had to be removed to replace broken bolt, thus 1 hr service charge and 3. 50 charge for bolts. I had Toyota garage replace both rear bolts to assure safety of my passengers.

Front driver's seat has loose track and rocks while driving. Dealer attempted a quick fix per TSB to no avail. Toyota rep advised Toyota would replace the seat track, but dealer stated I would have to cover the $350. 00 labor charge. I was advised there was a technical service bulletin on defect, but I still had to pay for the labor. If there is a known defect, materilas and labor should be at the expense of Toyota.

Consumer cut hand while trying to get a piece of paper from underneath one of the seats. The consumer's left wrist was cut by a sharp object under the seat. The consumer went to the hospital and had to receive stiches. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the problem was a manufacturer's defect.

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When brakes are applied rapidly driver's seat moves.

Drivers seat feels like cushion fails on door side, allowing driver to feel hard wire structure and connectors in seat.

The front seats are defectively designed, creating a health and safety hazard.