Six problems related to battery have been reported for the 2007 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2007 Camry.
On Saturday August 11 2012 I was driving about 25 mph then I smelled smoke, seconds later I saw smoke coming out of the driver side door by the power window switch. I pulled over and disconnected the battery then I took the door apart and observed the actual window switch melted. I disconnected the power window switch and was able to safely drive home safely and are currently waiting for tomorrow Monday as the Toyota dealer service department is not open on Sunday's. Now im not able to open or close the windows but at least I prevented my car from catching on fire.
I wanted to pass along this fix as the TSB seem not to have a soulution . I have filed this under electrical as this is the common symptons (dash gauges jump) ; however the failure is in the brakes (abs distribution). I first noticed my dash gauges (temp, tach, spedometer, and transmission selection) were jumpy or non operative. It resembeled a low battery problem. The dealer 1st suggested I replace battery--still has problem, then they stated they found loose wire under dash--still had problem, finally (after I explained there were many online complaints of others with remedies that did not work) they advised Toyota had a TSB for the abs distribution that would cause dash gauges to work irradically. Part was replaced under extended warranty. Car seems fine. . . A plus, car no longer feels like brakes are dragging when letting off accelerator pedal. I hope this helps others.
My 2007 Camry xle is equipted with a Smart key system. When I enter the car I depress the foot break peddle and wait for the green light on the start button to turn green when it does I start the car. But some time there is no light yellow or green. I wait a short while and try again and maybe there is a green light or a yellow light or nothing. I changed the remote battery but that did not solve the problem. I called the dealer they told me to bring the Camry in for a test and the cost will be $ 90. 00 I think this is not fair. I talked to several Camry owners and they all have the same problem help please. Regards ghc.
2007 Toyota Camry xle -- I saw something on tv that there may be in an issue with power grids/electro magnetic fields and the newer Camry's. My wife has a 2007 Camry and there is full block in downtown tampa (next to teco our hq for power in tampa) that her push-button start will absolutely not work. Initially, I thought it was a battery issue with the responder and replaced it. The push button start worked everywhere except next to this grid and is still an issue -- we have to park one block away to go to that area. Although, there are no direct safety issues with this issue it may be good information for your overall study. There is definitely something there preventing her car to work correctly. Other vehicles in this same area have the same issue.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact took the vehicle to have the oil changed and was informed of a crack in the battery. Toyota is unsure if the battery can be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 6,146. The consumer provided the repair invoice. Updated 08/20/07.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle hesitates at intersections or while idling at stop signs. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately ten times. The dealer replaced the cpu on the computer and the vehicle operated normally for approximately one week. The contact stated that within ten key turns, the vehicle reprogrammed itself and he must disconnect the battery to reprogram it to its original setting. The failure remains uncorrected. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 10,000. Updated 02-12-08 the dealer stated replaced instrument panel assembly, a/c vent closest to steering wheel is loose,and hesitation between first and 2nd gear. Updated 02/12/08.