2007 Toyota Camry Interior & seats Problems

My 2007 Toyota Camry has a severely melted and sticky dashboard, a known manufacturing defect (Program ZE6). The surface has become highly reflective, creating a blinding sun glare on the windshield that significantly obstructs my visibility while driving, posing an immediate safety hazard. Additionally, the melting material releases pungent chemical fumes (VOCs) in the cabin, causing respiratory discomfort and health concerns. Despite being a documented safety defect, Toyota refused a goodwill repair because the initial warranty program has expired. A safety defect that impairs driver vision should not have an expiration date.

NHTSA ID

11725828

Incident

May 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact had received notification of the Toyota Warranty Enhancement Program – ZE6. The contact stated that gradually over time the dashboard had started peeling and cracking. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was advised to be patient for the parts to become available. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

NHTSA ID

11635725

Incident

Dec 14, 2021

Mileage

50,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured and was previously replaced under Toyota Campaign Number: ZE6. The contact stated that the new dashboard was sticky and melting, causing a reflection on the windshield, which reduced the driver's ability to see the roadway. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

NHTSA ID

11620377

Incident

Apr 17, 2024

Mileage

154,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor had separated and detached. The contact stated that a new sun visor was purchased online however, the contact was unable to install the part due to a significant amount of dried glue. The contact attempted to scrape off the glue but was unable to remove the glue. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, who made the same assessment and informed the contact that the new sun visor could not be installed. The contact stated that the vision of the roadway and the traffic lights were significantly reduced or impaired while driving on a sunny day due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

NHTSA ID

11564438

Incident

Jan 9, 2021

Mileage

70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard had started melting due to high humidity. The defect had caused a glare and obstructed the view of the driver while driving. Additionally, the surface of the dashboard was sticky to the touch. The contact called the dealer and was informed of an Extended Warranty program related to the failure. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

NHTSA ID

11544691

Incident

Sep 10, 2023

Mileage

147,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was significantly sticky and shiny. The contact stated that the shiny portion of the dashboard was reflecting onto the windshield, impairing the visibility of the roadway, which nearly caused a crash. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the Extended Warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ID

11521166

Incident

May 9, 2018

Mileage

50,000 mi

The dashboard of my Camry gets a sticky gloss when the sun is shining. The reflection from the glossy dashboard is reflected onto my windshield making driving hazardous whenever the sun is shining or if the weather is hot. I have to cover the dashboard with a towel to keep myself and other drivers safe because it is very difficult to see through the glared windshield. Dealer was contacted and I was told a recall was sent (about six years ago) but it never arrived to my home. You report regarding recalls, which I accessed today, says there are no unrepaired recalls for my vehicle. I am at risk, my passengers are at risk and every other driver on the road are at risk due to this well known, documented flaw in the 2007 Toyota Camrys.

NHTSA ID

11477711

Incident

Aug 5, 2022

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the plastic dashboard material melted and was shiny causing a glare from the sunlight. The contact indicated that while driving during daylight hours, the glare caused a visibility hazard to the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11474037

Incident

Oct 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the plastic dashboard material had become melted and shiny causing glare from the sunlight. The contact indicated that while driving during daylight hours the glare caused a visibility hazard to the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 170,000.

NHTSA ID

11433358

Incident

Sep 1, 2021

Mileage

170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was extremely hot and had started melting. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact also stated that a quart of engine oil needed to be added each time the vehicle was refueled. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing unknown engine repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the abnormal oil consumption persisted. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ID

11423641

Incident

Jan 1, 2019

Mileage

130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE UN-LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V491000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. UPDATED 03/31/14*LJ UPDATED 04/09/14

NHTSA ID

10563368

Incident

Feb 6, 2014

Mileage

59,000 mi

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DISSATISFACTORY REPAIR WORK ON VEHICLES POWER WINDOW UNIT AND DOORS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO HIS VISIT TO THE DEALER, THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORKED FINE ON THE DRIVER AND REAR DOORS. UPON REACHING WORK A FEW HOURS LATER AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR, THREE OF THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND AN INSPECTION REVEALED ALL THREE ACTUATORS WERE DEAD. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WOULD COST$ 1,800 TO FIX. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A COINCIDENCE THAT THE DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE POWER WINDOW UNIT.

NHTSA ID

10489801

Incident

Dec 1, 2012

WHEN UTILIZING LATCH SYSTEM MY OTHER CHILDREN CAN'T ACCESS THEIR SAFETY BELTS IN BACK SEAT. *TR

NHTSA ID

10472776

Incident

May 28, 2012

Mileage

150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR FLIPPED DOWN AND STRUCK HER IN THE FACE WHILE OBSTRUCTING HER VISION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE SUN VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. UPDATED 09/27/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS OTHER ISSUES SUCH AS THE TRUNK RELEASE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS THE SEAT BELT BEING INOPERATIVE. (DAUGHTER WROTE IN ON BEHALF OF HER MOTHER, WHO IS THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE) UPDATED 11/02/11

NHTSA ID

10413640

Incident

Mar 1, 2011

Mileage

44,000 mi

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH SAFETY DOOR LOCK CONCERNS. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF ALL DOORS UNLOCK OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF ALL THE DOORS STAY LOCKED UNTIL YOU OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR. SHE FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *KB

NHTSA ID

10217176

Incident

Jan 1, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH A KEY THAT WILL NOT OPEN THE TRUNK. THE TRUNK CAN STILL OPEN WITH THE AUTOMATIC KEY PAD. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT IF THE TRUNK IS LOCKED WITH A KEY, IT SHOULD ONLY BE ABLE TO OPEN WITH A KEY AND NOT THE KEY PAD. THE DEALER OFFERED TO UNHOOK THE KEY PAD FEATURE, HOWEVER, NO REPAIR WAS MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,500.

NHTSA ID

10205821

Incident

Oct 15, 2007

Mileage

5 mi

I BOUGHT 2007 CAMRY LE AT POWAY TOYOTA LAST 7-25-06. ABOUT 2ND WEEK OF AUGUST I PULLED THE LATCH HOOD OPENER INSIDE MY CAR TO CHECK MY ENGINE AND NEXT THING YOU KNOW THE HANDLE THAT WAS HOLDING THE WIRE BROKE. NOW, EVERYTIME I HAVE TO OPEN MY HOOD I HAVE TO PULL THE WIRE BECAUSE THE PLASTIC THAT WAS HOLDING THE WIRE BROKE OFF. I OWNED A HONDA CIVIC FOR 11 YRS AND MY HOOD OPENER NEVER BREAKS. I HAVE NOT YET REPORT THIS INCIDENT AT POWAY TOYOTA BECAUSE THERE WAS AN INCIDENT AT THAT TIME WHEN I SERVICED MY CAR FOR TEFLON AND SCOTCH GUARD AND WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK THEY SCRAPE THE BOTTOM FRONT PANEL OF MY CAR AND FOR MY INCONVENIENCE I HAVE TO BRING IT THERE TO HAVE THEM FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. I WAS NOT HAPPY AT ALL AT THEIR SERVICE AFTER WHAT THEY'VE DONE TO MY BRAND NEW CAR WHICH I JUST BOUGHT LAST 7-25 AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE I WOULD FIND A DEFECT TO MY CAR. *NM

NHTSA ID

10166784

Incident

Aug 14, 2006

UPON ACCELERATION A DEEP THUD IS HEARD IN THE REAR END AREA. ALL POSSIBLE AREAS OF LOOSE ARTICLES WERE CHECKED. DEALER CANNOT SEEM TO FIND. REAR WHEEL WELL MATERIAL COMES LOOSE AND HANGS. DASHBOARD HAD TO BE TORN OUT TO FIX AC RATTLE. JBL BLUETOOTH RADIO MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED REPLACING. *NM

NHTSA ID

10165473

Incident

Jun 27, 2006

Mileage

500 mi