2009 Toyota Camry Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 80
- 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 80 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- side visor · 20 records
- glare windshield · 9 records
- melting dashboard · 8 records
- dashboard melting · 8 records
- sticky shiny · 7 records
- very sticky · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
The glare from the sticky dashboard is making the vehicle more dangerous to drive
ODI 11257836
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Recently 'august 2019' i purchased a 2009 toyota camry on a 'cloudy day' for my son to drive to n.c. For college. He came home for an overnight visit and i noticed his dash was very shiny and had a horrible glare. The glare was so bad i would not allow him to drive the car due to this impairing his ability to see. I noticed on toyota's website there is a recall on the dash but read lots of complaints that toyota was…
ODI 11255701
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Toyota is aware that they manufactured this car and others with a defective dashboard. They have already been sued for this. The melted dashboard causes a glare in the window making driving unsafe and people have been in accidents. Plus, the goey dashboard may cause the airbags to fail. Rather than recalling the defective cars and replacing the dashboards on all these cars, toyota chose to offer a 10 year warranty.…
ODI 11217319
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
My camry dashboard melted such that it is now reflective like a mirror or glass onto my front window. The glare on the front window is unsafe for clear viewing. This happened after the warranty expired on may of 2018. But, a safety issue caused by a melting of the dashboard should not have a limit to it's necessary repair by toyota. I have videos of the danger, but your only accepting jpgs below.
ODI 11210438
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard melt - dash when heated by sun or temperature -melts and turns into a glossy glue consistance which reflects on windshield and prohibits sight thru the glare - prevents driver sight and safety paper sticks to it and so does any flying bugs, trash, or other objects it comes in contact with. You cannot see on coming traffic or navigate turns safely.
ODI 11219972
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving, the driver's side sun visor detached and prevented the contact from viewing the road. The contact stated that the passenger side sun visor had previously detached and was replaced by him. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 11195883
Visibility/Wiper
I own a 2009 toyota camry that has the sticky dashboard problem and causes glare on the windshield that causes unsafe operating. I have spoken with toyota and they have acknowledged there is a problem but will not fix the dashboard. Attached is a picture of the windshield and there is a vehicle you can see in front but barely.
ODI 11194798
Visibility/Wiper
Melting dashboard become reflective hindering/blinding driver during daytime driving.
ODI 11217831
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and becoming very sticky and shiny. The glare from the sun reflected onto the dashboard, which obstructed the contact's view. In addition, while driving in the rain with the windshield wipers activated, the water remained on the windshield and the contact was unable to view the road. The contact called antioch toyota (located…
ODI 11210880
Visibility/Wiper
The driver visor droops down. It just recently started doing this. It blocks visibility when driving. It will not stay up. When i got into my car this evening it was down and would not stay in the up position.
ODI 11129183
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving unknown speeds, the sun visor spontaneously rotated downwards and obstructed the contact's view of the windshield. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called the local dealer (bobby rahal toyota, 6711 carlisle pike, mechanicsburg, pa 17050, [redacted]) and was informed that parts were not available, but could be ordered. The vehicle was…
ODI 11127922
Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard has melted and is sticky and shiny which has created an intense glare on the windshield making it very difficult to see some spots while driving. The shiny dashboard does not return to normal even in cooler temperatures, or if a sunshade is used. The shiny sticky goo like film can not be wiped away either.
ODI 11243332
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
2009 camry hybrid melting dashboard. This is a safety issue as one can't see incoming traffic or pedestrians when driving into the sun. I have been in few close call incidents where i couldn't see pedestrians or traffic infront of me. Please recall this problem with the melting/cracking dashboard.
ODI 11121764
Visibility/Wiper
I purchased a 2009 toyota camry on june 23, 2008. After a few years, the dashboard became soft and sticky. Just this last summer, i noticed it melting on a hot sunny day. I looked into having it replaced. There was a warranty enhancement notification letter previously sent to me, which stated this type of known problem would be covered for up to 10 years since car was first placed in service. Unfortunately, i didn't…
ODI 11120751
Visibility/Wiper
I was denied replacement of a melted dashboard because the extended warranty had expired (by 2 business days). The 2009 camry dashboard melting is a safety hazard. It casts a jarring glare onto the entire windshield and makes driving unsafe. Visibility is compromised. Someone is going to get hurt. This should not have been an extended warranty program. This should be a recall. Injuries or worse are imminent. Please…
ODI 11110804
Visibility/Wiper
GLARE FROM MELTED DASHBOARD
ODI 11256211
Visibility/Wiper
The sun visor on the driver's side broke off. Unable to block the low horizon sun from shining into the driver's face when driving towards the sun.
ODI 11265756
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving in the rain, the windshield fogged up and impaired the contact's vision. The contact stated that the dashboard material became worn over time due to heat and affected the windshield. The dealer had not been contacted. The manufacturer stated that a special warranty had just expired; therefore, they could not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
ODI 11142188
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard started melting. Dashboard has become sticky, shiny and greasy. Now sunlight reflects back on windshield glass, and reduces visibility of road. On bright sunny day, sunlight reflection on windshield makes it impossible to drive without covering dashboard.
ODI 11258719
Body · Visibility/Wiper
I recently bought a used 2009 camry, with a melting dashboard. The car salesperson told me it's just cleaner, so of course i believed them. Although, when i got home i read all about toyota's problem with melting dashboards. I am very upset with this company's interior manufacturing. There is an intense reflection on the windshield due to the sticky dashboard. This makes it hard to see while driving.
ODI 11015203
Visibility/Wiper
Sun visors are faulty design. Heat (sun) cause expansion of the plastic joints to expand/contract eventually leading to failure. The visor hangs down blocking driver's vision. Replacements cost $90 or more and the same problem exists because of faulty design.
ODI 11064430
Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard begins to melt when in sunlight. When hot to touch, hands will stick. First noticed when using a new sun visor. All we did was extend the visor towards bottom of windshield and picked up scratches. Vehicle was stationary.
ODI 11011118
Visibility/Wiper
Sun visor sags. There was a service bulletin and toyota says we received it via mail. The car was purchased at a toyota dealer that went out of business in greenbrook nj. We took the car to dch and have not received any recall notifications. The driver side visor was falling down. We contacted them and they said it is out by 4 years yet we never received any notifications. We contacted them about not receiving it…
ODI 11265854
Visibility/Wiper
The sunvisors for driver and passenger side fail down. They block the view when i am driving . It is dangerous
ODI 10983068
Door · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving 5 mph, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the front passenger side door. The contact exited the vehicle. The fire department was not called and there was no fire report. There were no injuries. The contact drove the vehicle away from the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was included…
Fire reported
ODI 10971869
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Toyota Camry.
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