2006 Toyota CAMRY: complaints, problems and recalls

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE USING THE HEATER, THE HEAT SYSTEM RELEASED AN UNIDENTIFIED ODOR. AS A RESULT OF THE ODOR, ALL PASSENGERS INSIDE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THROAT, NOSE AND BRONCHIAL TUBES ITCHING AND BURNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED AND ASKED THAT THE VEHICLE BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. UPDATED 03/09/06

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10150098 at NHTSA ↗

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VISIBILITY OF THE WINDSHIELD IS DISTORTED. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONTACT IS UNABLE TO FOCUS THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WITHOUT BECOMING DIZZY AND LIGHT HEADED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE WINDSHIELD WAS INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THERE WERE NO DEFECTS IN THE WINDSHIELD.

Owner-reported narrative. 2,022 miles reported. Look up ODI 10150316 at NHTSA ↗

1) NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE NOTICED 2) WAS BACKING UP IN A WAL MART PARKING LOT AFTER SHOPPING - STARTED THE CAR, PLACED FOOT ON BREAK, SHIFTED VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, GRADUALLY LIFTED FOOT OFF BREAK AS NORMAL TO BACK OUT AND CAR ENGINE SURGED TO HIGH SPEED DRIVING VEHICLE INTO PARKED BEHIND. LUCKILY NO PERSON WAS INJURED ONLY 3 CAR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 3) NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE AS OF YET TOYOTA HAS BE CONTACTED INVESTIGATION TO BE SCHEDULED IN NEXT MONTH. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 6,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10150350 at NHTSA ↗

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TURN SIGNALS DISENGAGE ONLY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED AT LEAST 170 DEGREES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. UPDATED 4/6/2006 - *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153173 at NHTSA ↗

2006 CAMRY, ONLY 5 THOUSAND MILES, BACK RIGHT CONTINENTAL BRAND TIRE UNEXPECTEDLY AND SUDDENLY BLEW OUT AND WAS COMPLETELY OBLITERATED, AT 75 MPH, RUINED THE RIM, AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO LOOSE STABILITY AND RUINED THE RIM. VEHICLE SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES ON THE FREEWAY, HIT THE MEDIAN ON THE LEFT SIDE, CAUSING THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AND RIM TO ALSO BE RUINED, AS WELL AS DAMAGING THE DRIVE TRAIN. NO OTHER CARS WERE INVOLVED, BUT PASSENGERS COULD'VE BEEN KILLED AND WERE EXTREMELY SHAKEN. WE BELIEVE THE CONTINENTAL TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AND INFERIO…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153662 at NHTSA ↗

2006 CAMRY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND IGNITION KEY REFUSED TO TURN. *TS *NM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10154081 at NHTSA ↗

AFTER DRIVING THE AUTOMOBILE FOR SOME TIME (THE ENGINE WAS FULLY WARMED), THE ENGINE QUIT AND THE DASH BOARD CEASED ALL INDICATIONS. THIS OCCURRED IN TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC WAS VERY LIGHT AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ENGINE RESTARTED WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED. THIS OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10154767 at NHTSA ↗

2006 CAMRY LE SURGED AHEAD WHEN FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. WENT SEVERAL FEET BEFORE STOPPING. *JB SEE ODI 10155629 ALSO. *DSY

Owner-reported narrative. 1,468 miles reported. Look up ODI 10155560 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2005-11-22 (November 22, 2005)

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" THE VEHICLES' TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL OR PLACARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE B-PILLAR INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE SPARE TIRE SIZE.

Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Reported: 2010-02-03 (February 3, 2010)

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Reported: 2010-02-03 (February 3, 2010)

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Reported: 2014-11-19 (November 19, 2014)

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Reported: 2016-06-02 (June 2, 2016)

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.