2009 Toyota Camry Suspension Problems
- 61
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 61 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- struts leaking · 26 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- four struts · 10 records
- front struts · 10 records
- repaired failure · 9 records
- independent mechanic · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 31 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Tl* 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.
ODI 10483376
Suspension
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…
ODI 10484093
Suspension
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…
ODI 10487503
Suspension
Tl* 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.
ODI 10470458
Suspension
Went to firestone to have oil change, brakes check and rotation/balance tires. Told all for struts have small leak and need to be replaced. $1400. Called toyota. Told they are still under warranty but that it is normal for struts to leak. Told me to bring it in. After reading other reviews and hearing similar complaints with no intentions of toyota to replace struts, i feel i will be wasting half a day or more to…
ODI 10461290
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that all four struts were leaking oil abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to a service center and the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact did not know what caused the struts to leak. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10460302
Suspension
The dealership said that the inspection revealed all four struts are "misting" , not considered a leak, with approximately 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 could do. I am very disappointed. I am feeling that i have been tricked. The…
ODI 10458975
Suspension
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…
ODI 10486430
Engine · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10462959
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that the rear struts were leaking fluid. The vehicle was inspected and the contact was informed that the rear struts needed to be replaced due to safety concerns. The dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls addressing the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10455834
Suspension
After routine oil change on 2009 camry, i was informed by a certified mechanic that 3 of 4 struts were leaking and must be replaced. The car is due for pennsylvania state safety inspection in august 2012 and i was informed it would not pass. I called toyota care customer service to file a complaint. I was told the car was out of warranty and there is nothing they could do. He said there were no warranty extensions…
ODI 10453669
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the front struts were leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the struts were performing as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the struts were performing as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10448293
Steering · Suspension
I have always service the vehicle which is in great conditions and all of sudden i start notice a clicking noise in the toyota camry steering (example backing out of the parking lot and turns. I believe this may be a product defective for camry intermediate steering shaft. There many people having the same symptoms. The mechanic said it is just like a rubber band type thing in the steering column stretched out and…
ODI 10534480
Suspension
I was told by a mechanic that the front two struts were leaking and to bring the car to dealership. Toyota plaza automall stated the mechanic checked out the noise and concern. Service manager stated they do leak and toyota allows ascertain amount to leak and are within toyota guidelines...you want to see this information? They greased something at the end of the driveshaft and said it's all fixed. I believed them.…
ODI 10430887
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact was driving under15 mph when a loud, abnormal noise emitted from the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed for the failure.the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10459550
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact took the vehicle to an independent repair shop for routine service when she was informed that all four struts were leaking oil and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. The consumer was informed the cost to replace the struts would be $1671.25. Updated evoq 12/01/11
ODI 10428094
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic to have the tires replaced when the mechanic advised him that the struts were leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that it was normal. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 32,878.
ODI 10426297
Suspension
Tl* 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…
ODI 10466280
Suspension
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.…
ODI 10485225
Suspension
Mavis said that struts are leaking.. Went to toyota they said it is sweating. My mechanic said they should replace struts under warranty they are definitely leaking. They refuse to do it. Called toyota headquarters and they refuse to fix and replace three struts. My mechanic said he is replacing a lot of camry struts because they are defective.
ODI 10413048
Suspension
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…
ODI 10515741
Accelerator Pedal · Electrical System · Exhaust System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
2009 toyota camry. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include electrical and mechanical issues *tgw the consumer had the vehicle inspected and it was determined there were several components that were defective such as the accelerator pedal, brakes, shocks, exhaust and cd player component and cable burning smell. *jb the consumer is requesting compensation for the body work repairs done to the vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10407888
Suspension
All four (4) struts are leaking, with approximately 30,000 miles on the vehicle. Dealership claims that this is normal. "normal" would show a little oil on the part of the strut that goes inside (smaller portion) the other part. Oil on the external (larger) cylinder is not "normal". Reports of this problem are all over the internet, despite toyota's refusal to resolve the problem. *tr
ODI 10401463
Suspension
Two of the four struts are leaking . Per toyota they are not leaking enough to warrant replacement under the warranty . Per my own mechanic the struts need to be replaced and it will fail west virginia inspection for it. You can tell the struts have issues because the tires are wearing in a matter consistent with strut issues. Toyota says the tire wear is normal for the type of tires i have , the manufacture says…
ODI 10383588
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that after having an oil change service by an independent mechanic, they advised him that the struts were leaking very heavily and advised taking the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where they advised him that the leakage was not severe enough to make repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10397481