| Issue ID | 785976 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10327009 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/12/09 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 toyota camry xle purchased in thousand oaks ca at dch toyota. Took car in for oil change service at independent repair shop in dec 2009 and was told that the one front strut and two rear struts were leaking. The car has approx. 43000 miles - they and i were both shocked that 3 out of 4 were leaking. Shop recommended that i replace all four struts for $1500. Was told if i didn't have them replaced it would eventually affect my suspension. Took car next to toyota dealer for recall, and had them check struts too. They indicated that only both rear struts were leaking, and recommended replacement too - not urgent but soon. Called another independent toyota shop - this shop said there was a technical service bulletin on this issue to clarify what is a true leak, and that i shouldn't worry. I am shocked that toyota dealer didn't mention service bulletin to me. So, i am not sure if this is a real problem or not. I will have struts looked at again at next service appt. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ALTOS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK46K27UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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