Wiper problems of the 2009 Toyota Camry - part 2

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving 5 mph, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the front passenger side door. The contact exited the vehicle. The fire department was not called and there was no fire report. There were no injuries. The contact drove the vehicle away from the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v491000 (visibility). The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

I purchased a used 2009 Camry base model from the original owner. She notified me that the driver side visor is broken on the inside of the visor. It hangs down obstructing driver's view even when snapped into place. I took it to a shop to be fixed and they told me they have seen this on almost every 2009 Camry and there is no way to fix it, only replace it at my own cost. This is a defect that should have been recalled.

I bought my 2009 Toyota Camry le 2. 4 in 2011 and last year I started having problem with driver side sun visor, it started not to stay complete closed and started to stay open, I took the vehicle to the dealer, they said it needs to be replaced but I did not want to pay for it, now I am trying to see if this is a recall or manufacturer fault.

I am having an issue with the dashboard melting. The surface of the dashboard has become shiny and creates a glare on the windshield.

Rear window defroster has big air bubbles compromising visibility. Also the I had replaced the passenger side visor 3 times for being broken when pulled down for use.

The vehicle dashobard is melting and cracking, this is a known Toyota issue on this model. It creates a very shiny reflection during high sun times, and at night. It is extremley dangerous, and Toyota said they knew about it and did an extended warranty. But as they did not view it as a safety issue they did not notify any of the toytoa owners. This is aabsolutley a safety issue.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side visor detached on the left corner and failed to close. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Our driver side visor becomes extremely floppy lately. We didn't know there was a recall on models similar to our 2009 Toyota Camry. It's barely out of warranty now and it's a big safety concern. We have owned many cars, and not one has a visor issue, please help!!!.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:15v689000 (visibility) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was informed by the dealer the remedy part was on back order for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while at various speeds, while the sun reflecting on the dashboard it will melt the dashboard. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Aw.

The sun visor fell in a perfect position blocking my view while traveling through a busy intersection I had to stop to adjust, the visor it falls all the time Toyota refused to repair or fix it.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving 45 mph, the passenger side sun visor fractured without warning. The contact stated that the driver side sun visor made a clicking noise and was close to fracturing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Passenger mirror stop responding after few seconds. When I use mirror switch to driver side again and back a can use ( up, down , right, left) for a few seconds and it stop again.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact state that while operating the vehicle the driver side sun visor would fall down into the line of sight of the driver creating an visibility hazard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that a spring had failed which caused the failure. No further information was available. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000 . Jft.

Since we have purchased this vehicle, both sun visor's have broken due to poor design which utilizes plastic tabs where the visor pivots up and down. The visors subsequently hang down obscuring visibility. We purchased a driver's side about 1 year ago at a cost of $90. 00 and on July 24th the passenger side visor broke and now needs replacing. This will be a cycle, because even the replacement visor has the same plastic pivot. We live in alabama and the summer sun virtually bakes the part. I expect this to continue happening. Very disappointing design. I've owned cars for over 30 years and never known sun visors to break like this.

My visor broke for no apparent reason. Visors typically don't come off of cars that are even much older than my 2009 Toyota. This happened while I was driving and adjusting my visibility from the sun.

My dashboard is melting and sticky. It makes a glare on my windshield and is hard to see at times and I feel like Toyota should fix the issue for free.

This is for a 2009 Toyota Camry se 4 door sedan. The driver side visor becomes completely loose and rotates and falls down just like one would bring it down to block sunlight. This hampers the vision of the driver.

In 2015 I received several recall notices from Toyota, inc. The first of several were the sun visors defect. Although mechanicsville Toyota fixed it when they fixed the engine consumption problem in 2015, it currently has the same problem as the visor on the driver's side doesn't stay up/defective. The second, the dashboard area will crack due to sun exposure which it has tiny cracks. However, the major was recall on, engine oil consumption. Mechanicsville Toyota, 6546 mechanicsville tpke. Mechanicsville, va fixed the problem, however, the problem has returned. This defect will cause the engine to lock if oil consumption isn't checked and added regularly.

Moonroof exploded while in the middle of the san mateo bridge. Immediately heard wind noise coming from the moonroof (the shade fortunately was drawn). I saw no obvious gravel on the bridge and no vehicles in my immediate vicinity that might account for it. Thought for a second that something dropped off a landing plane and realized that something like that would have easily punched through the shade. I examined the damage less than ten minutes later when I arrived at my destination. Saw shattered glass and a hole that was almost centered. Found no marks on the top side of the shade to indicate an object hitting. The edges of the hole tilted upwards. Temperature at the time is estimated to be low 60s, sunny, and no discernible wind. Inside temp was set at 67 or 68 and the fan was set on the low 2 setting. My husband examined the car when I returned home about 3 1/2 hours later. He searched through the shattered glass and found no objects. He tested the tilted edge to see what flexibility it had when I asked if air flow might have distorted the opening in the glass. It was quite stiff and he said that was unlikely. He (phd in engineering) concluded that there was no evidence of an object and commented the moonroof appeared as if it shattered upwards due to structural stress. I have a number of photos of the damage, one taken 10 minutes afterwards, the rest when I returned home. The Toyota representative is holding on to the rock theory.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the drivers side sunviser would not hold in protection against the sun. The failure occured servral times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 68,000. Pp.

I purchased a new 2009 Toyota Camry se, after owning ten Toyota vehicles since 1978. I still own four today! I have never experienced anything like this issue in another car. In 2014-2015 (estimated) my entire dash board became sticky, as if I had poured oil on it. Today it releases a thick sticky residue onto the front windshield when parked in the sun. This makes the dash impossible to wipe. . . As towels, sponges, even leaves, etc. , get stuck to it (see pics). I can't drive my car without first wiping the inside of the windshield each time it is parked in the sun, or this residue makes it opaque (see pics. . . After wiping it). This situation is exacerbated when driving towards the sun (see pics) and is a safety issue!! I'm concerned how the deteriorated condition of my dash affects the deployment of the passenger airbag or if it still even operates correctly? on 8/16/19, I discovered that Toyota extended its warranty to ten years from the original purchase date. Mine was 7/29/09. . . Putting me only two weeks out of their 10-year warranty coverage. Toyota corporate and my dealership told me they could not offer any assistance in my case ("1 day or 1 mile over warranty and we won't help"). When challenged, Toyota could not confirm letters were mailed to all affected owners, only that an effort was made to send letters to some owners in 2015. Multiple models over several years are involved. I spent 8 hours on the phone appealing their decision, without success. A new dashboard costs $2600. 00 (installed)!! I reported this issue here because it is a manufacturing/safety issue resulting from Toyota's use of sub par materials. . . Like defective windshield wipers. . . If you can't see out of your windshield at freeways speeds because of the glare from your dashboard, or the residue stuck on your windshield. . . You are at risk of an accident. Please contact me if you have questions?.

The dashboard on my Camry has become very sticky and shiny causing a bright glare on the windshield. It is difficult to see past the glare during night and day driving. It has been difficult to drive because the glare is distracting and blocks the front view of the driver.

Toyota Camry 2009. When dash heats up it starts shinning and cause glare on windshield, it causes obstructive vision to the driver's visibility of the roadway. In addition, the material on the dashboard would become very sticky as if it were melting.

The dashboard of my car is melting and becoming very shiny. The dashboard is so shiny that I have to wear sunglasses to drive because of the excessive glare on my eyes.

Sticky dashboard and glare makes driving dangerous.

The dashboard to my Camry is very sticky. I live in the state of florida and the glare on the wind shield caused by the melting dashboard is so bad I have to lean to my right while driving in order to see better. This is definitely a safety issue and I need some information ASAP on getting this problem resolved. It's a shame that Toyota does not correct this issue. How many accidents/deaths have to occur before something is done!?.

Beginning in summer 2014, the 2009 Toyota Camry le dashboard has gradually become very shiny. The shininess now produces a glare on the windshield and makes it difficult to see through the windshield at times. In addition, the shiny area of the dashboard has become increasingly sticky with a tacky feel to it. No commercial products have been used to clean the windshield, and car is under cover the majority of the time.

Like many others I have read about online my dashboard is melting and sticking causing a constant glare in my windshield making it hard to see in front of me. I strongly believe this is an ongoing and dangerous issue that should be addressed by the automakers.

Driver's side sun visor suddenly "flopped" down impairing vision while driving. Will not hold in the upper or fully extended position. Hangs directly in my line of sight.

My dash board is sticky and melted looking. The glare it causes makes it very difficult to see. If I don't wear sunshades I cant see. I called Toyota to make a complaint and they said they can't do anything because it is out of warranty. Also my passanger side window will only work occasionally.

Noticed drivers side sun visor would not stay up. It blocks my view. When I try to put it up ( forwards or back, it just falls back to the down position. I replaced it once for the same reason and it turned out that it was broken. Now, about a year later, I have the exact same problem. I checked for recalls and my VIN number says that there is no recall, but I know this is a popular problem.

The dashboard is melting and reflecting onto the windshield.

Dashboard is sticky and shiny. I brought the car to west kendall Toyota. Advisor said he would get me a quote. The quote for me is $400 to replace the dashboard. This is not right and Toyota should cover the total cost. The sheen on the dash also creates a glare on sunny days, which create a safety hazard. Toyota is avoiding a recall for the use of inferior parts.

From the start of this year I have realized that my dashboard seems to be melting. Its sticky and shiny and the shininess becomes distracting. I cant wipe it much because particles will stick to it. Toyota is stating I must pay for a new dashboard but I feel that isn't fair due to a defect with the car dashboard. I live in the us virgin islands and temperatures are always hot. I have owned a few cars and been in all my family members cars and have never experienced a melting dashboard.

The visor on the passenger side keeps falling down, causing blocking of view while driving. This is constant and have heard through others with a Camry- that this is a defect.