| Issue ID | 1493516 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11123128 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 28/08/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The problem started in my vehicle last summer, but i didn't know about ther extended warranty. The date i entered was the date i contacted toyota as i found information about this problem on the internet. I bought my vehicle used and went to the local toyota dealer asking if there were any problems i should know about, as i needed an extra key made and i inquired why i was there. I was told no problems, no recalls. I noticed the dashboard getting sticky the summer of 2017, but thought it was caused by the cleaner i used on the dashboard. This summer was even hotter and the finish on the dashboard began peeling, cracking, becoming shiney, and very very sticky to touch. So i did a google search. I typed in "how to clean a sticky dashboard" and guess what popped up, toyota camry's problems with a defective dashboard. They didn't recall it even though it covered several years, instead they extended the warranty. I bought my car used. I check with a local dealer, and i was told no issues. I called toyota today, and, i'm sol as the warranty has expired as of 11/2017. If i had known i could have gotten it replaced. I would also like to mention the defective visors, which i replaced at my cost as the extended warranty had expired. The fall down w/o warning and could have caused a crash. Lets not forget the oil burning issue. This vehicle is from 2005-2011 is riddled with problems and toyota is leaving those of us who purchase used vehicles out in the cold. I'll never buy a toyota again if this is the customer service they provide to customers. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NILES, MI |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BE46K78UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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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