CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 Camry used to be adorned with our “Seal of Pretty Good†but that was before an alarming number of complaints started rolling in for excessive oil consumption.
Owners are being caught off-guard with how quickly their cars are running out of oil. No leaks, no spills, just 1 quart of vanishing oil in as little as 1,200 miles. Toyota maintains this is “normal†for the 2AZ-FE engine, even though they issued a TSB for the problem in August of 2011.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,477 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.
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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.
The dash is melting and causes a glare night and day. It's like it is high gloss. I was never sent anything in the mail about this issue. I have two Camry and both are the same. This started in 2016, I thought the people at auto bell screwed my car up for a couple years until I stopped by the Toyota dealership.
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.
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.
- Conway, AR, USA
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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.
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.
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.
My dashboard is melting. The glue is oozing through the top and now restricts my forward visibility when driving during the day. It is very sticky/reflective and I am concerned that now I cannot see all objects in front of me. If the sun is at the right angle it is blinding.
There is a recall on my VIN [xxx] but yet I haven't received a recall information in my mail. Can you please assist me with this? thanks information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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.
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 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, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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- Henrico, VA, USA