Wiper problems of the 2009 Toyota Camry - part 1

I purchased a 2009 Toyota Camry on [xxx]. After a few years, the dashboard became soft and sticky. During the summer of 2018, I noticed it melting on a hot sunny day. I looked into having it replaced. There was a warranty enhancement notification letter previously sent to me, which stated this type of known problem would be covered for up to 10 years since car was first placed in service. Unfortunately, I didn’t determine this was enough of a problem to me until [xxx]. I missed the warranty extension by 5 days. I contacted newbold Toyota on June 29, 2018, and the service manager said that after the 10 years, it was the manufacturer's responsibility and there is nothing they can do, except to charge me for the repair. The repair was estimated at approx. $1,500 for the dashboard replacement. At first, I thought "OH well, I can live with this. " but now the dashboard has melted so much that it now reflects sunlight into the windshield so badly that it is has become a safety hazard. It is very difficult to see through the windshield when driving towards the sun or with the sun directly above on a sunny day (even while wearing sunglasses). So the defective dashboard is now causing a very hazardous driving condition. So I contacted the national Toyota customer service center, and they said essentially the same thing as newbold Toyota. There was nothing they can do now. Since this design/material flaw has caused such a serious hazard when driving the car, and this is now a safety issue, I believe Toyota should be held responsible and should pay for the repair to fix this safety issue. When I purchased this car, I had no idea the dashboard had an expiration date. Had I noticed the melting a few days earlier they would have paid for the replacement. So why does their responsibility to fix this defect/safety issue end after 10 years? I don’t believe Toyota considers this a safety issue, or I believe they would fix it. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.

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.

The replaced dashboard ( the first dashboard was replaced due to a recall about melting dashboards) is now melting just like the first one and is causing significant glare in on the windshield. Avoided two (2) near accidents when the glare from the sun impaired my vision of the traffic in front of me.

Soon after I purchased this 2009 Camry in June 2022 with only 59k miles, the dash pad became very sticky and it's producing a glare on the windshield making it hard to see at times. When I called Toyota customer service, I was told the recall for this car was only good for 10 years and had expired. I called the previous owner and he stated that Toyota never notified him of this recall. This is a safety issue and should be addressed by Toyota.

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.

Dashboard surface has become very shiny which creates a glare and significantly reduced visibility in some circumstances. Dash surface seems to be melting as it is shiny and also sticky when touched. We are the original owners and this vehicle was garaged most of its life, however now when the vehicle has been parked outdoors the dash surface has become shiny resulting in a unsafe reflection in some driving situations.

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.

I was diving my car on a 200 mile trip and I noticed that the driver side sun visor fell down and wouldn't stay up even when it was in its stowed position. During the day it progressive got worst. I now have to physically hold it in place so I can see while driving. I first thought my kid broke it, but that wasn't the case. Since I'm an engineer, I usually repair my car on my own. So I went looking on the internet for a replacement part and that is when I stumbled on the recall. My failure seemed to follow the same failure mode called out in the recall. However, my visor didn't fail during the recall window. However, in my engineering opinion, this is a part the will fail at some point in the cars life and the manufacture should have done a recall and replace on every car manufactured during the years that used the same parts. Toyota no longer recognizes this as a problem. The more that the visor is used the more likely this failure will occur. Bottom line, it is a safety hazard that had a band aide approach to repairing it and should be revisited since more then likely it will occur on any vehicle that didn't experience the failure during the recall window.

While driving into the sun, the sun reflects off the dash causing you to not be able to see out the windshield. The dash has a tacky feel to it and is extremely shiny and any light that comes in trough the windshield reflect back at the windshield causing you to not be able to see what is in front of you. No warning of this issue with the vehicle. I have tried cleaning the dash with special cleaners to remove the shimmer however no resolution. The only resolution I have heard of is to have the dash completely replaced with the aftermarket dash that is made out of a different component.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky,, decorating, melting and there was a glare that obscured the viewing vision. . There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called principle Toyota 7370 winchester rd, memphis, TN 38125: (877) 217-4003 who stated that the failure was not covered under the warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who referred contact to NHTSA and provided case number 1911120733. The failure mileage was 86,000. Ap.

The glare from the sticky dashboard is making the vehicle more dangerous to drive.

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.

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.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving, the driver's side sun visor detached and prevented the contact from viewing the road. The contact stated that the passenger side sun visor had previously detached and was replaced by him. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.

I own a 2009 Toyota Camry that has the sticky dashboard problem and causes glare on the windshield that causes unsafe operating. I have spoken with Toyota and they have acknowledged there is a problem but will not fix the dashboard. Attached is a picture of the windshield and there is a vehicle you can see in front but barely.

Melting dashboard become reflective hindering/blinding driver during daytime driving.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and becoming very sticky and shiny. The glare from the sun reflected onto the dashboard, which obstructed the contact's view. In addition, while driving in the rain with the windshield wipers activated, the water remained on the windshield and the contact was unable to view the road. The contact called antioch Toyota (located at 1817 auto center dr, antioch, CA 94509, (925) 778-4800) and was informed that the warranty was expired and would not cover the repair. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.

The driver visor droops down. It just recently started doing this. It blocks visibility when driving. It will not stay up. When I got into my car this evening it was down and would not stay in the up position.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving unknown speeds, the sun visor spontaneously rotated downwards and obstructed the contact's view of the windshield. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called the local dealer (bobby rahal Toyota, 6711 carlisle pike, mechanicsburg, PA 17050, (888) 376-3831) and was informed that parts were not available, but could be ordered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1809061540. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 50,000.

2009 Camry hybrid melting dashboard. This is a safety issue as one can't see incoming traffic or pedestrians when driving into the sun. I have been in few close call incidents where I couldn't see pedestrians or traffic infront of me. Please recall this problem with the melting/cracking dashboard.

The dashboard has melted and is sticky and shiny which has created an intense glare on the windshield making it very difficult to see some spots while driving. The shiny dashboard does not return to normal even in cooler temperatures, or if a sunshade is used. The shiny sticky goo like film can not be wiped away either.

I purchased a 2009 Toyota Camry on June 23, 2008. After a few years, the dashboard became soft and sticky. Just this last summer, I noticed it melting on a hot sunny day. I looked into having it replaced. There was a warranty enhancement notification letter previously sent to me, which stated this type of known problem would be covered for up to 10 years since car was first placed in service. Unfortunately, I didn't determine this was enough of a problem to me until June 28, 2018. I missed the warranty extension by 5 days. I contacted newbold Toyota on June 29, 2018, and the service manager said that after the 10 years, there is nothing they can do, except to charge me for the repair. The repair was estimated at approx. $1,500 for the dashboard replacement. At first, I thought "OH well, I can live with this. " but now the dashboard has melted so much that it now reflects sunlight into the windshield so badly that it is has become a safety hazard. It is very difficult to see through the windshield when driving towards the sun on a sunny day (even while wearing sunglasses). So the defective dashboard is now causing very hazardous driving condition. So I contacted the national Toyota customer service center, and they said essentially the same thing as newbold Toyota. There was nothing they can do now. Since this design/material flaw has caused such a serious hazard when driving the car, and this is now a safety issue, I believe Toyota should be held responsible and should pay for the repair to fix this safety issue. When I purchased this car, I had no idea the dashboard had an expiration date. If only I had noticed the melting a few days earlier they would have paid for the replacement. Why does their responsibility to fix a defect/safety issue end after 10 years. I have attached photo to show reflection on windshield but blinding glare is much worse in person.

I was denied replacement of a melted dashboard because the extended warranty had expired (by 2 business days). The 2009 Camry dashboard melting is a safety hazard. It casts a jarring glare onto the entire windshield and makes driving unsafe. Visibility is compromised. Someone is going to get hurt. This should not have been an extended warranty program. This should be a recall. Injuries or worse are imminent. Please act on behalf of consumers and establish a recall for Toyota melting dashboards.

Glare from melted dashboard.

The sun visor on the driver's side broke off. Unable to block the low horizon sun from shining into the driver's face when driving towards the sun.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that when she drove in the rain the windshield fogged up impairing her vision. The dashboard material wears over time with heat and that caused the windshield visibility to be hampered. The dealer had not been contacted. The manufacturer stated that a special warranty had just expired and they could not help the contact. The failure mileage was 80,000. Tf.

Dashboard started melting. Dashboard has become sticky, shiny and greasy. Now sunlight reflects back on windshield glass, and reduces visibility of road. On bright sunny day, sunlight reflection on windshield makes it impossible to drive without covering dashboard.

I recently bought a used 2009 Camry, with a melting dashboard. The car salesperson told me it's just cleaner, so of course I believed them. Although, when I got home I read all about Toyota's problem with melting dashboards. I am very upset with this company's interior manufacturing. There is an intense reflection on the windshield due to the sticky dashboard. This makes it hard to see while driving.

Sun visors are faulty design. Heat (sun) cause expansion of the plastic joints to expand/contract eventually leading to failure. The visor hangs down blocking driver's vision. Replacements cost $90 or more and the same problem exists because of faulty design.

Dashboard begins to melt when in sunlight. When hot to touch, hands will stick. First noticed when using a new sun visor. All we did was extend the visor towards bottom of windshield and picked up scratches. Vehicle was stationary.

Sun visor sags. There was a service bulletin and Toyota says we received it via mail. The car was purchased at a Toyota dealer that went out of business in greenbrook NJ. We took the car to dch and have not received any recall notifications. The driver side visor was falling down. We contacted them and they said it is out by 4 years yet we never received any notifications. We contacted them about not receiving it and they said we have the correct address. Now we pay for all the recalls and service bulletins. The visor would be a visibility factor when line of site is interrupted. We had to fix at our cost of 104. 00 for a plastic sun visor that had an obvious defect in the glue separated and it was not the fault of the owner.

The sunvisors for driver and passenger side fail down. They block the view when I am driving . It is dangerous.