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2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 602 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, most often about the brakes (70% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Camry Hybrid model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Brakes
421 complaints · 70%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
As I was approaching a pedestrian crossing, the ABS light and check vsc light and brake light went on in my Camry Hybrid. When I tried to apply brakes to stop, I realized that the brakes completely failed. I did a sharp evasive turn and hit the curb hard in attempt not to run over pedestrians in the crossing! The…
My brake actuator has failed costing me $3000 to repair. When I was turning the corner the brake failed almost causing a huge accident. I called Toyota for help. No one is helping me. Im stuck with teh cost and very shocked with the lives I put in danger. Tt
Speed control
160 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control, accelerator pedal.
I was driving care and warning light came on to check the vsc system. Per Toyota service error code c1391 represented core vsc ABS brake control module failure. Full unit includes ABS accentuator pump assembly and computer control. This case was reported to: Toyota motor sales, USA, inc. Your case is filed at our…
While driving to work on 1/27/14 my brake, ABS, check vsc and red warning lights turned on. It was almost impossible to brake. I had to pull off and turn the vehicle off and hope the issue would resolve it. After a few times it finally did. I have taken it to the dealer in the past and it was diagnosed as my ABS…
Stability control
115 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles.
There is a leak in the ABS accumulator that causes my brakes to pulse and a alarm to sound, which is a loud whining noise. I have had my rotors and brake pads replaces but that did not resolve the issue, my mechanic thinks is it the accumulator, which cost 1800 dollars just for the part. I have researched and seen…
The contact owns a 2007 Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that when attempting to turn the vehicle in either direction, the vehicle would veer in the opposite direction. The vehicle stability control warning lamp initially illuminated followed by all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminating. The…
Electrical
46 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
When driving one day with my new born in the car, the lights associated with my brakes all came on. Following, my brakes started reacting funny when pushed on the pedal. The dash said something about svc system check vsc
I was turning into my office parking lot when my "check vsc system", brake light, stability control light, etc came on. Immediately, my brakes were practically gone and fortunately nobody was coming the other direction or I wouldn't have been able to stop. Over the next few months, this same thing happened every few…
Engine
45 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
First: I got check vsc system when I made a u-turn. I read the failure code is c1391. So, it means ABS accumulator is leaking. I also noticed ABS accumulator was pretty noise about two month before. I though it may be a problem, but I did not pay attention on it because I was suffering the engine oil consumption. Now…
When shifted into reverse while car not on or when car on but key not detected or during delay between key detection car will roll backwards but will not allow driver to drive forward.
Visibility and wipers
34 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, defroster/defogger/hvac system, power window devices and controls, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that the driver side visor fell from its housing and would not remain secured, obstructing the driver's view of the roadway. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage…
As I was driving the driver side sun visor unexpectedly and suddenly fell into my field of vision and would not maintain an upright position.
Body and structure
30 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The dashboard of my 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is melting!! The melting is creating a glare on the windshield making it very hard to see at times. A simple internet search will yield you 100's of results of the same complaint for this make/model. Toyota is aware of the issue as they have changed the material used on the…
My dashboard has melted and become very sticky and shiny to the point that a glare reflects off of it onto the windshield dangerously inhibiting visibility.
Steering
28 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system.
Creaking/crunching sound in steering column when turning or accelerating. Took the vehicle to dealer and they said they "could not duplicate". Issue is getting worse is very loud.
Driving on freeway, power steering went out. Ps light came on pulled over, turned car off for few min, started it up and worked ok. It's hppeed 6 times so far.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
Visibility and wipers: power window devices and controls
Risk: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the pwms circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin december 20, 2015. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is c0m.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor company (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 tundra, sequoia, corolla, corolla matrix and scion xb, 2008-2011 highlander and highlander hybrid, 2007 camry and camry hybrid, 2009 camry and camry hybrid, 2006-2011 rav4, 2006-2010 yaris, and 2009-2010 scion xd and pontiac vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the power window master switch (pwms), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Visibility and wipers: power window devices and controls
Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their toyota dealer or the toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331. General motors will contact the pontiac vibe owners affected by this recall and gm dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact pontiac customer care at 1-800-762-2737.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 camry, camry hybrid, rav4, corolla, corolla matrix, tundra, sequoia, highlander, highlander hybrid, yaris, scion xb, scion xd and pontiac vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Brake actuator malfunction
Summary
On june 25, 2014, toyota initiated a warranty enhancement program (ze1) to extend warranty coverage for the brake actuator assembly and skid control ecu/brake pedal stroke sensor in certain my 2007 to 2011 toyota camry hybrid vehicles. Toyota's program covers repairs related to two conditions:internal malfunctions of the brake actuator assembly; and overly sensitive monitoring logic for the brake pedal stroke sensor.primary coverage provides warranty enhancement until november 30, 2015, with no mileage limitation.after the primary coverage period ends, secondary coverage is provided for 10 years or 150,000 miles from the date of first use, whichever occurs first.in addition, on july 10, 2014
Power window master switch fire
Summary
On october 10, 2012, toyota initiated a safety recall of approximately 2.5 million u.s. Vehicles involving the following models and model years:2007-2009 camry and camry hybrid, 2009 corolla and corolla matrix, 2008 highlander and highlander hybrid, 2007-2009 rav4, 2008-2009 scion xb and xd, 2008-2009 sequoia, 2007-2008 tundra, 2007-2008 yaris, and 2009 pontiac vibe.see NHTSA recall number 12v-491 for more details, including the affected vehicle manufacture dates for each vehicle model.note that only early-production 2009 model year vehicles are included in the recall.toyota and gm dealers will inspect the power window master switch (pwms) assemblies and apply a specialized grease that inhib
Power window master switch fire
Summary
Odi has identified certain toyota vehicles experiencing a higher rate of fire and thermal event incidents among all toyota vehicles that use the same power window master switch design.they include a total of approximately 1.4 million model year (my) 2007 through 2009 camry, camry hybrid, rav4 and yaris vehicles built from approximately september 2006 through august 2008, as well as all my 2008 highlander hybrid vehicles.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea12-006) to further study the alleged defect and its consequences.the odi reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.NHTSA.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 104
Questions about the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (421 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); speed control (160 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles); stability control (115 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 22, 2015 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- It is the most complained-about Camry Hybrid model year since 2000, with 602 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.