general problems of the 2009 Toyota Camry - part 1

My son wrecked cause of the stickiness of the dashboard the light reflected and he was in an accident . You guys mailed the safest notice to his grandmother at a assisted living facility and I have proof she didn’t get mail there so my son shouldn’t have to suffer we have already put a new motor in it and can’t deive.

My grandma bought a 2009 Toyota Camry well kept she passed away in 2019 and she gave me the car what I read second owner has a 10 warranty they said there was a safety recall on the dashboard she was in a nursing home facility and that where her mail went and she was bedfast and we have proof of that the dashboard is so sticky there is so much glare from it I’ve wrecked and I know the time frame has past but I read the owner had 10 years it is such a great car but I can’t drive it please help me I can provide proof of everything but I’m scared I will get killed.

The dashboard has turned into a sticky residue that reflects a blinding glair and is hazardous to see & drive. Toyota has declined to extend the recall warranty to replace the dash even though this is a hazard and has nearly caused accidents. Please help me get Toyota to make good on replacing.

Dash board has become sticky due to the adhesive seeping out; causes major visual impairments while driving due to the reflection of the sun off of the sticky/disgusting/shiny dashboard.

I bought my 2009 Camry on [xxx] new in kentucky and have had this vehicle up to the current date of 08-02-2024. In fact, I recently acquired my deceased (2 April 2024) mother's 2009 Camry and will be submitting a claim as well. My vehicle has only been owned by myself and taken extremely good care of and stored in a garage when not being driven. Approximately in June/July 2024 I began noticing that my dashboard was becoming sticky, as though it was actually melting!!!! it would get worse as long as it was out of the garage and was in the sun, heat and humidity. The longer time goes that the car is in these conditions it gets so shiny that the reflection makes seeing difficult!!! I went to the dealership here in augusta, GA where my mother's vehicle was purchased since I am here resolving her estate and the problem started. Prior to doing this, I got online to do a search to see why this could be happening and discovered many complaints like mine all over the us and there was actually a class action lawsuit submitted regarding Toyota not fixing the problem. Also, I discovered there had been a recall or campaign for the 2007-2011 Camry. It had also been extended until 2019. I never received any notification nor had my mother or I would have already looked into the matter even though I didn't have the problem until now!!!!! I was told by the dealer to call corporate. I did and was told to submit a claim, which I did, file#[xxx] on 31 July 2024 and received a response on 1 August 2024 that there wasn't anything Toyota could do because the campaign had expired and it would be at my own expense to get repaired. Not acceptable!!! I can't help that my problem didn't start until the campaign expired or I was never notified of an issue!!!! it is defective material and unsafe issues due to the problem!!!!!!! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I've been into automobile accidents and the passenger airbag never deployed. Few years back I took my vehicle for the sticky dashboard recall, Toyota replaced it. Few years later the dashboard is sticky and shiny worst than the first time, I called Toyota to get it replaced free of charge and they told me that is not the responsibility and denied to fix the replaced sticky dashboard. I almost have gotten in accidents do to the shiny glare from the dashboard.

My vehicle has been a one owner vehicle, my mother and now me as she passed on 2 April 2024. My vehicle has been stored in a garage except when it is being driven. My vehicle has been taken care of extremely well and maintenance done as required. The oil has been changed every 3,000 miles since it has been owned. Approximately in June 2024 I began to notice my dashboard was sticky, cracking and actually melting! it gets worse as long as it is out of the garage,in the heat/sun and humidity for any length of time. The longer times goes that the car is in these conditions it gets shiny that the reflection makes a glare which makes seeing difficult! I went to the dealership where the vehicle was purchased brand new, milton ruben, augusta GA 30907. Prior to going to the dealership, I got online to do a search to see why this could be happening and discovered many complaints like mine all over the us had been submitted in previous years. I began reading the complaints and discovered the problem was due to Toyota using defective material to make their dashboards in Toyota/Lexus vehicles made in 2007-2011. I discovered there had been a recall or campaign for these vehicles, it had been extended once or twice until 2019. My problem is that I never received any notification or did my mother!we would have immediately taken our vehicles into the dealership. I cannot help that the recall or campaign for this issue had expired prior to my car showing a problem!while reading the complaints I noticed there was a class action lawsuit filed,but I don't know the outcome. I was told by the dealership that they were aware of the problem but there wasn't anything they could do except replace the dashboard at my expense. Totally unacceptable!!!they told me that I would need to call the corporate office to see what they could do. I did, submit a claim, file #240802000525 2 Aug 2024. Toyota didn't reply but was told by the case manager that my case was closed without action. Unacceptable!!!!.

I was driving the vehicle and hit a bump, and the driver side sunvisor dropped down into the sunshield position. I almost got in an accident because I couldn’t see and then I couldn’t get the sunvisor to stay up. This is the fourth sunvisor we have bought from Toyota. All of the three other sunvisors have done the exact same thing and I feel this is dangerous. The people at Toyota confided in me that this is a big problem with many Toyota’s. I am concerned that had my wife been driving she would have gotten in an accident because the sunvisor obstructed the view of the driver. Toyota to charge us $270 for both driver and passenger side sunvisors. Our mechanic put them in for free.

I am not complaining about my vehicle, but about the many vehicles on the road today with headlights that are not focused enough, or just too bright. Especially vehicles like pickup trucks that have headlights mounted at about the same height as my windshield and rear window. These vehicles headlights are so bright that they hit all my mirrors and blind me at night from behind. In addition many newer vehicles with "modern style" extra bright and auto dimming headlights as oncoming traffic also blind me to the point where I cannot safely see the road ahead. I appreciate that seeing ahead is important, but with oncoming traffic it is also important that I can see ahead safely as well. Thank you.

Dear, I am writing to formally document a complaint regarding the abs (anti-lock braking system) warning lights actuator in my 2009 Toyota Camry hybrid, I noticed an issue with the abs system, which prompted the activation of the warning lights on my vehicle’s dashboard. The problem I encountered involves the following: 1. Abs warning lights: the abs warning lights, including the abs indicator and the brake system warning light, suddenly illuminated on the dashboard without any prior warning or indication of an issue. 2. Braking performance: subsequent to the illumination of the warning lights, I noticed a significant decrease in the vehicle’s braking performance, especially during emergency stops and when driving on slippery or wet surfaces. This issue presents a serious safety concern as it impacts the vehicle’s ability to maintain safe braking in various conditions. Confirming the abs actuator as the likely source of the problem. I kindly request that this complaint be addressed promptly, as I believe that a malfunctioning abs system poses a substantial safety risk to both the driver and other road users. I trust that Toyota’s commitment to customer safety and satisfaction will lead to a quick resolution of this matter. Please contact me at 224-410-9928 or jeetpatel910998@gmail. Com to schedule the necessary repairs or to discuss any additional information required. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to this pressing issue. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely,.

Dashboard melted. Causes a glare and tacky texture. The dash board emits a chemical smell in the car.

Dashboard is sticky when cold and hot, we have done our best to keep it clean but I have had enough it was hot and my kid leaned on it and it was super hot and the material literally got stuck to her arm and the back of her shirt. I would like this to get taken care off, is not right that they were created this way and people suffer the consequences.

My black 2009 Camry se has a black sticky/melting dash which Toyota only covered replacement of for a 10 yr period. I didn’t drive it much for the first several years, the odometer now has only 90,000 miles. The sticky dash became an increasingly noticeable safety hazard a couple of years ago. When driving with the sun hitting the sticky, melting, shiny black dash, the glare is blinding to where I cannot see the road. The sun causes the dash to be reflected off the windshield. Yes, the safety of anyone in the car is at risk when the sun is coming through the windshield. It is available for inspection any time. The rick hendrick Toyota dealer I used for my cracked dash 4 runner informed me that if I had been having the Camry regularly serviced at a Toyota dealer then Toyota would have likely covered the dash replacement after the recall period ended. I brought the Camry into stone mountain Toyota to replace the recalled brake lamp assembly in Nov 2021. They failed to replace it adequately and so a mile from the dealership the Camry would not move after I stopped at a stoplight. So, no, I have not had either of these Toyota dealers, or any others confirm the issue, since they weren’t going to replace it under warranty anyway. Neither dealer asked to confirm the issue. My wife has confirmed the sticky dash safety glare issue. No warning messages light up when the dash is a safety hazard. Toyota corp refused to warranty/recall replacement in 2020/2021 even though I explained this safety issue. Today, Dec 7, 2022 I called Toyota corp again and they again refused to cover replacement of the dash under warranty/recall and referred me to NHTSA.

Sticky, shiny dash on Camry due to manufactuing defect.

Sticky, shiny, melting dash on Camry from manufacturing defect. No recall just a now expired extended warranty. Glare on windshield leaves driving car very dangerous.

I currently a 2009 Toyota Camry I was financed a year ago not even a year ago. From tkp autos in eastlake, ohio. This car consumes too much oil, so I use marvel mystery oil so every 2300-3k miles I have to change the oil. . Also my key fob stopped working, I changed the batteries and they still dont work also the O2 sensors went as well and replaced them twice and they still keep stop working also I found a lot of information on consumer reports that the years 2007-2009 Toyota Camrys are highly unreliable cars to own or lease. Ive seen a lot of complaints and other owners who had the engine sieze on them as well. . These cars are a lemon and not safe to drive also my dash board is very sticky as well from the sun and it turns out that is a melting affect that is dangerous as well also I see the accelerator pedal can give away and that is dangerous as well there should be recalls for the oil consumption and everything else.

I am the original owner of a 2009 Toyota Camry. The dashboard which started melting in 2020 has caused a shiny film on the dashboard resulting in a shiny glare on my windshield when the sunlight hits the dashboard. This glare completely covers a portion of the windshield which prevents me from viewing the roadway ahead of me. Toyota has entered settlements ( extending its' warranty to mid 2017 )several lawsuits, but does live up to its' agreement. Toyota has breached settlement agreement by not providing the Toyota dealers with dashboard replacements in timely manner. Since my dashboard did not start deteriorating until 2020 I have been informed by Toyota that since the warranty time period has expired, that they will not pay for the cost to replace the dashboard. Deterioration was a latent defect. Time for NHTSA to get involved: investigate and then issue a national recall of the dashboards. Email: ruthbkoh@gmail. Com richard kine (562) 365-4796 Toyota has made empty promises to those who filed prior to mid 2017 and refuses to even make promises to those who file after that date. Whittier Toyota will be inspecting the vehicle Monday July 19 2021 and will issue me a report of the deteriorating dashboard and cost to replace it. Google: Toyota dashboard melting for obtain postings of various lawsuits in this matter.

While driving, on braking, the vehicle started making a grinding/rubbing noise appearing to come from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The noise seemed as if the vehicle engine/motor was going to seize up or something would break inside. Slowly took it to a local tire kingdom repair shop who would not do anything once they started the vehicle and were alarmed by the engine noise. Advised to take it to an engine repair shop. Slowly, cautiously drove home and parked. On starting the vehicle in the garage, next day, the engine seems to run fine on parked and neutral. On shifting to drive or reverse the rubbing/grinding noise begins again. Have been restrained to sitting at home instead of doing my ride sharing and delivery work. Recently had the timing chain and cam shaft gear replaced.

My dashboard is completely sticky and is causing a severe glare on the windshield therfore making it dangerously to drive. This has to be looked into ASAP! I have tried multiple cleaners and nothing works! #recall Toyota!I.

The dashboard in our 2009 Camry has gotten extremely sticky. I was cleaning the car yesterday since we are shortly passing the car onto our son. When I went to clean the dashboard, I noticed the stickiness, worse in a couple of spots. We did receive the 2015 letter from Toyota about the dashboard issue but as stated in the letter in bold, red print �if you have not experienced the condition described, there is no action necessary at this time. � we had no dashboard problem at the time so there was no reason to contact Toyota. Now we have a problem! the glare and odor from this issue is now a safety and health issue. Another concern is how this dashboard issue affects the electrical components and the airbag underneath. Toyota should address and repair this issue. I do not care if a vehicle is 5 days old, 5 years old, or 50 years old, a sticky, melting dashboard should never be a problem. Please address this problem!.

Dashboard is extremely sticky. The glare from the dashboard at times is almost a distraction. Was told there was a recall some time ago, but was never made aware or notified from Toyota.

Dashboard became sticky and melted into a glob which hinders my ability to see and I called in 2017 to have it replaced and was told I was a month too late which is ridiculous. It's progressed even more in the past three years to the point I had to put something on it to make the glare go away. It looks so tacky and I believe they should fix it.

When driving outside especially day time and when hot and humid, the car's dash becomes sticky and soft. I bought my car new in albuquerque, nm and the lived in CA, I did not notice the problem. Neither I received any notification from Toyota dealership or none in the service center checked with on this issue or told me that this could happen and hence need to be replaced as they did with unintended acceleration issue and power window switch malfunction. Now I have been experiencing this dash stickiness issue and Toyota in hawaii is refusing to replace the defective and substandard product that they has put in at their own expense as they have done for millions of other customers. The reason doe refusal is that my car just passed 10 years since it was bought. But had I been known of this issue before even experiencing it, I would have got it replaced. I had been taking my vehicle regularly to Toyota service, but none bothered to check on this. Since it is not my issue and it is becasue of they using a defective part, they should help me in replacing it completely at their expenditure. I am with my family and I am very much concerned about the safety and risks associated with this issue as it could emit chemicals because of melting or chances of fire accident. Please help me to have the servco Toyota replace my dash. I brought this to continental us Toyota head office, but they again directed me to servco Toyota, hawaii, but they are refusing to help. Please intervene and help me get this fixed.

Melting dashboard.

My 2009 Toyota Camry has an issue with the dashboard the dashboard is sticky and seems like is slowly melting.

Cruise control and horn stopped working and airbag light on.

There is a recall on my VIN 4t1be46kx9u404855 but yet I haven't received a recall information in my mail. Can you please assist me with this? thanks.

I have just purchased this vehicle for my daughter. The dashboard is very sticky and seems to stay that way. I have other complaints on here as well. I believe there has been a recall on this but the date to repair has expired? is there anyway I can get this issue resolved? thank you very much.

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I own a 2009 Camry le. The material that covers the dashboard is sticky and peeling off. This has been happening since 2018. When the sun shines the light reflects and is very distracting while driving. Toyota issued a recall for this problem. I called them today (1/27/20) but they say it is now expired. I am wondering how this can be addressed for my vehicle since I never got the original paperwork because I moved. Please advise. Thanks in advance, marcia dawkins.

In our 2009 Toyota Camry, there was a temporary dash replacement program. It was considered a warranty extension as opposed to a recall and it was a limited time where owners could take the vehicle back to the dealership and have it repaired during that limited time spa. I purchased the vehicle this past year and upon purchasing and spending a summer in san antonio with my 2009 Toyota Camry I experienced what the dash recall/Toyota replacement policy was intended to repair. The dash turns to mush in the heat and it is very, almost malleable. From a safety standpoint, it creates a glare that makes it impossible to see from the drivers point of view and furthermore there's been reported problems with the airbags deploying because of the melting dash. I spoke with Toyota about possibly helping me repair my dash and they said that even though it is a safety concern that they are no longer responsible for repairing the manufactures damages. I wanted to file a claim for reconsideration in hopes that they would be liable for replacing anything that could potential he be a hazard or a danger to my family.

I check the oil weekly in the vehicle despite it being driven sporadically. The oil burns off quickly and I have to replace frequently. This issue has been going on for some time.

2009 Toyota Camry is burning oil. Toyota did not do a recall or contact the owner that this was a known issue. I am over my "years' but within the mileage. They will not place/rebuild the motor.

Dashboard is stciky and shines thr reflexion of the sun while driving, at the point where it becomes hard to see.

Recently �August 2019� I purchased a 2009 Toyota Camry on a �cloudy day� for my son to drive to n. C. For college. He came home for an overnight visit and I noticed his dash was very shiny and had a horrible glare. The glare was so bad I would not allow him to drive the car due to this impairing his ability to see. I noticed on Toyota's website there is a recall on the dash but read lots of complaints that Toyota was not replacing them in a timely fashion and for only so many years. As you can see from the photo this is for sure a visibility hazard and my son or others could be killed due to inability to see.