2009 Toyota Camry body & structure problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 10, 2026116,995 miINBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, there was a glare coming from the dashboard, making it difficult to see out the windshield while driving. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky to the touch and sunglasses were needed while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11755951 · source
2. Filed Jul 15, 202679,000 miNJBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the glare from the melted dashboard impaired visibility while driving. The contact stated that the glare from the melted dashboard was reflecting onto the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an…

   NHTSA complaint #11750635 · source
3. Filed Mar 11, 202660,000 miFLBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky, causing a shiny glare on the windshield, preventing the driver from seeing through the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11723559 · source
4. Filed Sep 10, 2025CABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky and melting. The contact stated that since moving to the desert, the dashboard coating had degraded and deteriorated. The shine created a glare on the windshield, preventing the contact from driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that it was an aesthetic issue, and the Customer Support Program warranty period had ended. The vehicle was not repaired.…

   NHTSA complaint #11686441 · source
5. Filed Mar 17, 202560,000 miFLBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the reflection from the melted dashboard impaired his view while driving. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky and shiny and reflected on the windshield while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the Extended…

   NHTSA complaint #11648671 · source
6. Filed Jan 27, 202520,000 miCABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard had started to fracture in several places. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled; however, the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case for the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11638809 · source
7. Filed Apr 25, 2024NYBody & StructureEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I bought my car in October 2009. I did not discover until years later that the pistons for the 2009 Toyota Camry Le did not fit correctly. This caused oil consumption problems, but it did not start happening until a 3-year warranty and at about 60-70 thousand miles. I did not get a notice of recall notice of Toyota's resolution to the problem, because they had the wrong apartment number and email address which I was told by Rep. Sherry and Rose at Toyota Corporation. Rep.…

   NHTSA complaint #11585326 · source
8. Filed Oct 30, 202397,000 miFLBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky, with a reflection on the windshield, which affected the visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the dashboard was replaced under Toyota Campaign Number: ZE6; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and notified the manufacturer, who informed the contact that the campaign had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11552672 · source
9. Filed Oct 20, 2023TXBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. The contact stated that the sun was reflecting on the dashboard, which caused the driver’s view to be obstructed. There was a sticky substance on the dashboard. Additionally, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The dashboard was replaced, but the failure recurred. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11551069 · source
10. Filed Apr 19, 2023CABody & StructureOther / Unknown

    I own a 2009 Toyota Camry with VIN [XXX]. The dashboard is hazardous i.e. sticky and shiny which makes it hard for me to see through the windshield going toward sunset or the sun is over the dashboard. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

    NHTSA complaint #11517968 · source
11. Filed Mar 6, 2023150,625 miNJBody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the gloss on the dashboard prevented the contact from properly seeing the roadway. The contact stated that the dashboard was extremely sticky. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,625.

    NHTSA complaint #11510328 · source
12. Filed Feb 3, 2023155,000 miILBody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, he was unable to see the road due to the reflection from the glossy and sticky dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11505410 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology