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:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,628 miles
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The front struts are already leaking on my Toyota Camry 2009. The vehicle has around 52,000 miles and the struts shouldn't be leaking this early in the car's life. The mechanic wants $549 to replace. Absurd.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the struts were leaking. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who stated that the struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.
I found out my Camry le 2009 had leaking oil on all 4 struts near 40000 miles. It must have been leaking before my warranty expired but didn't notice until an oil change after the warranty expiration. I called Toyota and let them know during the summer of 2012, but the Toyota call center told me that they never had a complaint with the struts. Now my car is over 64000 miles and I found out about this web site to report this incident. Toyota should do the recall. I am the only driver of my car and I rarely have any passengers in my car and use the car for going to work on a mostly highway driving course. Toyota should definitely have a recall for this since I've seen many complaints about the leaking struts.
I went to mechanic for oil change and been advised that the all struts are leaking. Front struts are in really bed shape. Total cost is about $ 1600. I did some search on google and mechanic also told me this is well known issue for 2009 Camry, and advise us to contact Toyota. I contacted Toyota and Toyota was aware about this issue. They have bulletin but no action was taken from their side. Customer service has no supervisor onsite, if you are not satisfied with answer. They closed my case on phone only. Our mechanic stated for safety, struts has to be replaced. As Toyota knows about these defective parts; but these parts are expensive so not ready to take responsibility. I am driving this car everyday with my son (age 6) I hope government will intefere and will make Toyota responsible for replacement for all cases. Approximate miles: 40500.
Brought to mechanic and been advised that the front passenger side strut is leaking. Mechanic also told us he saw two other similar cases for 2009 Camry, and advise us to contact Toyota. Toyota was aware of the failure but no safety issue and not under warranty item. Our mechanic stated for safety, front strut coil, spring and mount should be replaced. I am sure Toyota know the current issue of this design fault; but the replacement parts and recalls will be expensive to them. But for long term, my mechanic told me the leaking will create safety issue. Approximate miles: 40200.
- Temple City, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance when the technician advised that the rear struts were leaking and would have to be replaced. Additionally, the technician stated that the front and rear tires would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,400.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle inspected for an unrelated issue, the mechanic advised him that there was a leak near the passenger's side front strut. The mechanic diagnosed that the front passenger's side strut needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the leak was a normal characteristic of the vehicle and that there were no failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 40,800. Updated 03/21/13 updated 05/09/2013
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, she heard a banging sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the front strut coil, coil springs, strut mount and, sway bar links would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 43,053.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that he noticed there was a leak near the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the front struts needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 58,700.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while having the tires replaced, she was notified that the struts were leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure but stated that according to the manufacturer specifications the struts did not have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 29,689...updated 03/18/13
I am writing about the prevalent problem of leaking struts on Toyota Camry 2009. In Sept of 2012 I took my car to a mechanic for a oil change and multi point inspection and I was told that my car front struts were leaking. The car had approximately 30,000 miles on it at the time. I normally have my tires balanced and rotated every 6 to 7,000 miles and noticed very heavy wearing of the tire. I took it to a auto repair shop and I was informed the struts should not leak at few such a low mileage. When called the Toyota customer service I was told it was out of warranty as 3 years passed. I understand as per the conversation that Toyota is completely aware of the problem and chooses to ignore it. This problem should be subject to a recall as it endangers people lives.
After getting the third set of tires, I noticed that all four struts were leaking. The second set of tires wore out prematurely. Also, the driver's side sun visor started flapping and would no longer stay up. I had to remove the visor because it started to block my view.
In may of 2012, I took my car to the Toyota dealer because another mechanic told me the struts were leaking. The car had approximately 37,000 miles on it at the time and new tires. I took it to avondale Toyota and they told me that all struts experienced small leakage and it was no problem. I normally have my tires balanced and rotated every 6-7,000 miles and noticed recently that the interior tread on the tires was wearing excessively. I took it to an independent reputable auto repair shop that I have used for years and they told me that an alignment would only be a temporary fix since the struts were leaking and the cause of the uneven wear on the tires. I then called avondale Toyota and asked if there was a technical service bulletin for this problem. She said no after talking to a service representative and I then told her that I had T-sb-0145-11 in my hand. I made an appointment and arrived to talk to dexter a service employee and he said there was nothing he could do about it since it was over the 36,000 miles. I have discussed this with several mechanics and they all informed me that struts should not leak at those few highway miles and the only way to fix the problem is to put new struts on the car. I have driven inifiniti and Acura vehicles over 130,000 each and not replaced the struts. I know Toyota is completely aware of the problem and chooses to ignore it. This problem should be subject to a recall as it can endanger lives because of the tire wear problem. I checked on the internet and there are numerous complaints about the same problem.
Struts on my 2009 Camry starting leaking around 30000 miles. Since the car is under warranty, Toyota dealer checked them out in September 2011 and indicated that a small amount of leak is normal and struts need not be replaced. Now (November 18, 2012) I have 45,000 miles on my car (out of warranty) and a mechanic checked the struts out and indicated that all four struts are leaking very badly and must be replaced. This is premature failure and Toyota should replace struts on 2009 Camry without charge.
Was having the oil changed when I was informed the struts on the vehicle were leaking. 30,000 miles on the vehicle. I was told that the cost to replace the struts would be $1671.55. I called Toyota customer service to file a complaint. I was told the car was out of warranty and there is nothing they would or could do. It appears this is a standard problem on these automobiles and Toyota refuses to do anything about it. The situation is getting worse now. I really worry about the safety of the car and will be getting rid of it asap. I will never purchase anther Toyota and will inform everyone I know of the issue. I have no confidence Toyota will do anything to resolve this without legal intervention. They refuse to do anything for me because the car was out of warranty even though it only has 30000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the front struts were leaking. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.
Vehicle pulls hard to the left no matter what speed or lane you are in. Have visited the local Toyota dealership numerous times and all they do is switch the tires around. Vehicle has had 4 front end alignments and none have corrected the issue. Vehicle now has 80,000 miles on it and I am on my 5th set of tires due to the wear in them.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for unrelated service when the mechanic advised her that the struts were leaking. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection or repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed excessive shaking and a loud rumbling sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that all four struts would have to be replaced because they were leaking. Also all four tires would also have to be replaced due to excessive wear caused by the struts. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
While backing out of my garage unto the driveway and then into the street, it caused a unintended acceleration while driving in reverse, causing almost a 90 degree spin and I had to slam on the brakes for it to finally stop. This happened once on 4/18/12 and then again the exact same thing happened again on 6/8/2012. The first time it happened I thought it was something I did and then when it happened again I knew that "something was really wrong" and when I realized the danger over that weekend I parked the car in my garage and have not driven it since. Now I am hearing of car door panels catching on fire for 2007-2009 Camry...I will not even drive this car, it will be towed to the dealership this week. I will not be killed or kill someone waiting for something happen. I will never buy another Toyota product again.
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- Turlock, CA, USA