general problems of the 2009 Toyota Camry - part 2

My dash is melting. I've never received a recall. It's chipping off and I was told the recall expired. How am I supposed to get it fixed if never a recall. Also my engine has been leaking oil and I've had it serviced properly and in a timely fashion the entire time I've had it. It's the seals that keep leaking. Ive never received any recall information on my Toyota. Ever. So I'm not very satisfied with the notification process. Im attaching pictures of my dash.

I bought this car used and I didn't realize the dash was damaged, it just looked shiny but upon my cleaning it the first time my cleaning cloth stuck to it this is when I realized that something was wrong. The car lot wasn't responsible because it was an as-is sale. This has gotten worse to the point that I can barely see to drive when the sun hits the dash it causes a terrible glare on the windshield. I have to try and look over it and to the side of it and it's nearly caused me to wreck several times already. Yesterday was really a close call and that is the reason that I'm trying to find a solution for this problem now, I've found that this is actually an issue with this year and make of vehicle and not that the previous owner had put something on it's I had thought. I'm sending a picture along with this. The entire dash is like this but the drivers side is the worst.

Front of dashboard is very sticky, specially when it gets hot outside. If I place my finger on dashboard some of the rubber comes off or even leaves finger prints.

The dashboard of the car is melting and is very shiny and sticky. When the sun or headlights hit the windshield it is blinding and I can't see. I have tried to clean it with hot soapy water, as I was instructed, but it will not come off.

My dashboard is melting and causes a constant glare that obstructs my view while driving. When I told Toyota about this they said it was out of warranty. I have never been contacted by Toyota regarding this is a possibility of happening. Sunshades did not prevent the melting as it gets worse yearly and I use shades daily. Toyota needs to be responsible for fixing because this puts my life as well as others in danger due to the major glare.

Drivers side sun visor will not stay up. It has gradually gotten worse to the point it won't stay in up position or fully toward the windshield either. It is really a visibility issue but didn't seem to meet that criteria. I am sure that their was a recall for this some years back, but it is not listed on the NHTSA or Toyota websites.

Toyota is aware that they manufactured this car and others with a defective dashboard. They have already been sued for this. The melted dashboard causes a glare in the window making driving unsafe and people have been in accidents. Plus, the goey dashboard may cause the airbags to fail. Rather than recalling the defective cars and replacing the dashboards on all these cars, Toyota chose to offer a 10 year warranty. First of all, I never received notification of this warranty, but it would not have made any difference if I would have, because the problem occurred in my car 2 months after the 10 year warranty expired. Car brakes wear out, tires need replacing, dash boards are not suppose to melt! I imagine Toyota expects the dashboards to melt in most cars after 10 years and this is why they offered a 10 year warranty. They can now profit from their own manufacturers defect.

The dashboard is melting and sticky and has a glare the comes off of it.

I have called my local Toyota dealer to report a sticky, melting dashboard. I called several months ago to report this but it was stated that no recalls were out on this. I saw on the news last week about this same issue and I called again on 8/5/2019 and was told again that no recalls were out. I use a sun guard for my windshield but that only helps minimally. My dashboard has been melting for about 3 months and I have no solutions. How do I proceed to do something about this?.

My Camry dashboard melted such that it is now reflective like a mirror or glass onto my front window. The glare on the front window is unsafe for clear viewing. This happened after the warranty expired on may of 2018. But, a safety issue caused by a melting of the dashboard should not have a limit to it's necessary repair by Toyota. I have videos of the danger, but your only accepting jpgs below.

Dashboard melt - dash when heated by sun or temperature -melts and turns into a glossy glue consistance which reflects on windshield and prohibits sight thru the glare - prevents driver sight and safety paper sticks to it and so does any flying bugs, trash, or other objects it comes in contact with. You cannot see on coming traffic or navigate turns safely.

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.

Sun visors will not stay up causing hazardous view obstruction.

My 2009 Toyota Camry le caught on fire Friday Jan 4 2018. I have no idea how it caught on fire. The only visible warning lights iilluminated was the windshield wiper light. No other warning lights active prior to fire. The vehicle was in motion at the time of the fire and was on a major highway in portland oregon. When the first started fire we saw sparks from under the hood and smoking and the vehicle started slowing down. Then the check engine lights etc started flashing on and off.

Sun visor flopping loose. Will not stay up & is blocking my driving vision. There was a recall on it & Toyota said it is not broken however, it was broken. Now they said recall expired in 2015. & want $145 to fix it. The sunvisor is blinding my eye site when I drive.

The dashboard has become exceedingly sticky. It is very distressing to say the least. A fly got stuck on it the other day and using a kleenex to remove it was a major mistake. However, the most upsetting consequence is the safety hazard created by shiny/reflection onto the windshield that is most concerning. I have inquired at Toyota what can be done and their only recommendation was to use a cleanser made for dashboards. Needless to say, it did not work.

Dashboard melting causing sticky and glare on windshield on my 2009 Toyota camary causes blind spots when driving afraid of having accident.

1. My paint is peeling 2. My dash is melting, very very sticky.

On my vehicle, my dashboard has developed a sticky residur on the entire dashboard. It appears that the dashboard has began to melt. Ive attempted to clean, etc with no positive results. This sticky residue has a substantial glare emitting off it that sometimes inpairs my visibility and often times creates a reflection on windshield hindering vision when ooerating vehicle. Second note is every sense this has began and gotten worse my car interior now has a distinct smell. Unsure what the smell is but it smells like an odor of a hot plastic material. My interior has been detailed rrc and the smell when not go away. I contacted Toyota because there has been numerous lawsuits and recalls in the past. I was Toyota will not fix because the recall had expired. If its creates unsafe driiving conditions, how can they put an expiration on the fix. The condition of dashboard I believe was created by a defective dashboard not made to withstand humidity or heat. Toyota knows this is a problems, but refuses to help loyal Toyota owners, like myself. I am very displeased with how they handled this. In the picture attached. The sun is overhead, so the reflection not bad but still visible. Look at bottom of windshield and you will see the reflection.

Dash board melting. Causes glare on windshield. And is very sticky.

Sudden cluster failure of dashboard while driving, possible short in abs control system causes loss of odometer and speedometer, jumping needle for engine temperature and tachomteter, loss of gear indicator light. Both check abs and brake lights are illuminated. Unplugging abs remedies engine, tachometer, and gear indicator. Still have no odometer, speedometer, and warning lights for brake and abs permanently illuminated.

While driving in this 100 degree weather I turn on the a/c then all of a sudden my brake light and abs light comes on at the same time also my odometer and rpm needles stop working.

Sticky, melting dashboard causes a glare when driving and makes it difficult to see while driving!.

Very sticky dashboard that is shiny and blindning.

Melting dash sticky shiny glare.

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.

Melting dash: I placed this under "air bags" because there is legitimate concern for their operation under the defective dash. Also, the glare from the shininess of the dash is a concern. I purchased it new in may 2008. My daughter has been driving it. The problem came to my attention literally days after the 10-year "warranty extension". I talked to my dealer and directly to Toyota and they would not resolve the defective dash. This is still a problem. It didn't go away after 10 years.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry, the contact is the second owner of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked in the contacts driveway and the vehicle burst into flames. No warning lights illuminated before the failure. The contact had received a recall notice for the drivers side window switch in August of 2017 and stated the recall had been completed by Toyota. The fire department was called and extinguished the vehicle fire under the hood, the vehicle was declared a total loss. A police report was filed at the scene. No medical attention was needed. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. Cb.

The car dashboard has become sticky and shines during day light and reflects in front glass and visibility is disturbed.

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.

Dashboard is completely melting ,scraping off.

Sun visor is broken -Toyota will not fix it. They said it was expired in 2015 & they want $150 to fix it. Is that true the recall expired in 2015? it broke 1 year ago.

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

Dash has become sticky and shiny. It causes an unsafe glare when driving into the sun.

The dashboard has become sticky and shiny. When driving while sunny the dashboard reflects into the windshield making it hard to see. This happened for the first time in 2017, but it is an ongoing problem.