CarComplaints.com Notes: An increasing number of Toyotas are experiencing excessive oil consumption and the 2007 Camry seems to be leading the charge.
Owners are reporting that their engines are deprived of oil halfway through their maintenance schedules and in some cases the damage is so bad that entirely new engines need to be installed, paid out of pocket. The issue may be a result of defective piston rings.
Toyota has issued a TSB for this problem, but maintains their stance that vehicles equipped with a 2AZ-FE engine are burning through a “normal†amount of oil.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
20 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 0
Average Mileage:
104,479 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While traveling 40 mph, the contact attempted to brake and the anti-lock brake system indicator illuminated. The vehicle slid until it finally stopped. There was no crash. The vehicle was driven carefully back to the contact's home. An independent mechanic confirmed that the failure was due to the anti-lock brake actuator. Mckinnon Toyota (235 price dr, clanton, al 35046, (205) 755-3430) requested that the contact bring in the vehicle for diagnostic testing at her expense. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer provided a case number and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 145,500. The VIN was invalid.
When outdoor temperatures get cold, my brake light comes on, then I get a check vsc system and my ABS light and traction lights come on, more over my brakes are less responsive (go soft).
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle would not stop. The emergency brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. In addition, the check engine and brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation Toyota weston (4050 weston rd, davie, fl 33331, (954) 644-4867) where it was repaired per technical service bulletin NHTSA id number: 10132793 (electronic stability control, service brakes). The brake actuator assembly was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
- Miramar, FL, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the brakes made a weird, clicking noise. Also, the brakes seized while the brake pedal was being depressed. In addition, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the vehicle made beeping sounds while driving. The contact drove the vehicle to southern 441 Toyota (9205 southern blvd, royal palm beach, fl 33411, 561-693-1393) where they diagnosed that the brakes were faulty and the battery was defective. The parts were replaced; however, the failure continued. The contact took the vehicle to several independent mechanics to be serviced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
I have a 2007 Toyota Camry hybrid with 132,000 miles. My first experience with the vsc system warning lights happened at 96,000 miles. The dealer stayed I had a leak in the brake actuator and charged me $150 to diagnose, and $2600 to repair, I declined the repair and took it to a shop near me. They repaired the problem for $1000 and it lasted about two years, and ow it's back. I have soft brakes, noise coming from the brake pump and a constant warning bell while driving.
2007 Toyota Camry hybrid brake actuator failure. Toyota enhanced warranty extended the manufacturing defect for both time and mileage. The time frame has expired but the mileage allotment was not even close to end (only 103,000 miles on car). This defect should have been a recall since this is a common issue to numerous Toyota Camry's. they issued the enhanced warranty to reduce the financial burden of a recall and limit the number of complaints by only assisting owners who experienced this brake failure during their time frame. I am a senior who only drives the car to the grocery store. When returning from shopping, all the brake and anti skid lights lit up and we took the car straight home. We then took car to dealership the next day. I am being penalized because I am a senior who does not use their car excessively. The enhanced warranty time frame has expired, but the mileage allotment was not even close. This is a manufacturing defect and the car should have been recalled years ago.
The brake lights systems and ABS lights comes out as I start the car and all gauges stop working, the ac don't work when this happens. I can't tell how fast im going because the speedometer gauge failed to provide the correct reading, the ABS control module and emergency warning indicator illuminates on the screen. This happens while I am driving, it does ramdonly and now is more frecuently.
My wife was driving to work the check engine light, vsc light and ABS lights appeared on the dashboard. Then the brakes were really mushy and it took a lot of force to stop the car. She pulled over and turned the car off. When she restarted the car the lights were still on. She was able to slowly drive back home.
Brakes not working correctly. Brake pressure is inconsistent and all of the lights came on in the dash at the same time! unsafe brake conditions due to Toyota part defect
My 2007 Toyota Camry SE V6 brakes failed to deploy. On my way home from work, I pressed the brake pedal to stop at a red light, no brakes! I pumped the brakes and all I heard was hissing air sound. I believe it is the brake booster from the numerous complaints describing the same issue. I had no warning lights of any kind. This could have been a life ending event. Toyota needs to correct this issue. Where is the recall?
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving at an unknown speed, the speedometer gauge failed to provide the correct reading and the ABS control module and emergency warning indicators illuminated. Also the cooling component of the air conditioner failed to function. Furthermore, while at a stop sign, the vehicle began to power down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
ABS control module needs replacing. Brake and ABS light come on, no A/C and speedometer goes to 0. brake lights don't work during episodes which could cause you to get rear ended. These episodes occur while idling and driving.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop in a timely manner. The contact stated that the brake pedal had to be depressed several times before the vehicle stopped. In addition, the check vehicle stability control and two other unknown warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to smithtown Toyota (360 East jericho turnpike, smithtown, NY 11787, (844) 547-4559) where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 198,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While the contact's spouse was driving at an unknown speed and attempting to stop, the driver had to depress the brake pedal several times. The contact also stated that the vehicle shook when stopping. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (tarbox Toyota, 3671 quaker ln, North kingstown, ri 02852, (401) 884-5438) where it was diagnosed that the ABS actuator needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
ABS, speedometer, tachometer, RPM and A/C jumps on and off all over the place. I took it to a Toyota dealer, could not find what was the problem but they assumed it may be the ABS module or some other modules may not be talking to each other. I have researched on line Toyota Camry forums and and found they are lots of Toyota Camry owners with the same issues. This is a very safety issue because im not able to see at the speed my car is going when driving it because tachometer gauges among the others gauges working intermittent (on and off) I request for Toyota to place a recall for all Toyota Camry having this mayor safety electronics problems. I would not mind paying for repair if Toyota dealer knew what the problem was but they don't know and if the repair did not exceed ocer thousands of dollars for something that the manufacture has failed to addressed and fix. Thank you.
Vsc warning came on including traction, ABS, brake, + 2 warning lights. The ABS pump keeps making noise every 5 to 10 seconds even when the car is off. The brakes feel different. This happened while I was on the highway going 70mph
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle lost all brake functionality. The anti-lock brake system and slip indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to riverhead Toyota (1655 old country rd, riverhead, NY 11901) where it was diagnosed that the ABS actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the brake system needed to be repaired; however, Toyota could not cover the cost because the extended warranty was expired. The failure mileage was 81,970.
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